A good turnout of members met at the Thistle Hotel, Cheltenham for the 2007 Annual General Meeting and Prize giving. The weather was atrocious (again) but, for once, it didn't matter!

The formal business was dealt with efficiently with reports from the Chairman and Secretaries. The Treasurer reported that the accounts are in good health with a significant sum on deposit for the first time in a number of years. Gordon Russell reminded us of the tremendously successful racing season and outlined a provisional calendar for 2008. The Registrar outlined the good progress on the VIF scheme which is now accepted as the most appropriate vehicle documentation for 500s. Those who hadn't yet registered were strongly encouraged to do so.

The Committee and supporters agreed to stand again and were promptly re-elected before they could change their minds!

After the formal business, Nigel Challis raised a number of areas for discussion, in order to gain a feeling for the members views. These included the possibility of the Club buying a number of dedicated races in 2008, which received the overwhelming support of the membership and the possibility of changing the Club's name and logo which got a more mixed reception and will be developed further. There was a plea for marshals and administrators for the Club's annual hill climb at Wiscombe Park. This is a great event and an important source of income for the Club so please get in touch as soon as possible.

After lunch, we resumed for the annual prize-giving ceremony and the winners are.......

Jan picked up the John Parker Trophy.

John Jones receives the Coupe Cinzano.

Gordon Russell with the Trevellick Trophy.

Simon Frost collects the Iverna Wright  Trophy.

Hill Climb

John Parker Trophy (pre 1954)                                     1^{st Jan Nycz}

                                                                                     2^nd John Dent    

                                                                                     3^rd Alistair Dent

Girling Trophy (1954-1961)                                          1^st Mike Lawrence

                                                                                     2^nd Steve Lawrence

                                                                                     3^rd John Jones

Schroeder Trophy (Fastest time at Shelsley)                   1^st  Steve Lawrence

Alan Walker Trophy (Fastest at Prescott Classic)            1^st John Dent

Bodyline Trophy (Lowest aggregate at Lowton)              1^st Alistair Dent

                                                                                      2^nd Charles Reynolds

                                                                                      3^rd John Dent

Sprint

Douglas Sprint                                                                1^st Jan Nycz      

                                                                                      2^nd Humphrey Collis   

Circuit Racing                                                   1^st Mike Fowler

                                                                                      2^nd Roy Hunt

                                                                                      3^rd Neil Hodges

John Turner Trophy                                                        1st Neil Hodges

                                                                                       2nd John Turner

                                                                                       3rd James Holland

Strang Trophy (Best pre 52 car)                                      Hakan Sandberg

Other Awards

Perseverance Award                                                       Richard Bishop-Miller

Peter Collins Trophy (Most meritous performance)          Mike Fowler

Peter Kendall Trophy  (Most original car)                        John Bennett

Iverna Wright  Trophy (Dedicated supporter)                   Simon Frost

Trevellick Trophy (Best non series car)                            Gordon Russell

Fast Lady                                                                        Shirley Monro

Brian Hall Memorial Trophy (Literary merit)                     Richard Hodges

Chairman's Cup                                                               Richard Utley

Coupe Cinzano                                                                John Jones

Neil Hodges, fastest JAP on the circuits.

The Dent family picked up several awards.

The Lawrence family did well.

John finished second in the John Turner Trophy.