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The Standards arrive at Kingsbury Water Park

We met at Beckett's Farm near Wythall, south of Birmingham, and twelve cars assembled for the run - ten Standards and the MG TD of Jeff and Hilary Dunn, one-time Flying Twelve owners. A particular welcome went to Ted Pickering, on his first West Midlands group event with his Flying Nine. We'd only gone a mile when we realised the verges and woods were covered in bluebells - it was almost miraculous. Just one week of warmth and a bit of sun had done the trick.

Lunch was at the Kingsbury Water Park, where the highlight was the Echells Wood Railway, a 7 ¼" line. We were really impressed by the size and scope of this railway, which used to be at the showground at Stoneleigh. Ten owner Malcolm Graham showed us round, and we had a ride on his tram. It's well worth a visit; I'll be going back!

Later we completed the second part of the run to Hoar Park where we had well-deserved light refreshments before leaving for home just as the heavens opened.

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Steve O'Hara

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