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Sad news

Please see the letter below regarding the sad passing of Ray Tyler.

Before joining Southern Car Club Ray was a member of B&DCC and served on the committee from November 1992 to October 1996.

B&DCC send our sincere condolences go to Sue and family at this very sad time.

“Hi everyone,

For those I haven’t already spoken to and who haven’t heard through other channels, I’m sorry to tell you that Ray Tyler, Southern Car Club stalwart, regular grafter on Rallye Sunseeker, The Wugging Stages, the Festival of Speed and umpteen other events as Forest Nine, died suddenly on Sunday 4 July.

Ray had just spent five days at his favourite event – the Goodwood Festival of Speed – and only a couple of hours before had been escorting Lewis Hamilton (as he had escorted many other motor sport stars over the weekend) as they signed autographs. He had a heart attack on the A27 Chichester Bypass shortly after leaving Goodwood. Fortunately, his daughter Lou had the presence of mind to turn on the hazard lights and steer the car into a lay-by where she applied the handbrake to prevent what could have been an even greater tragedy.

The funeral arrangements on Monday 19th July are as follows:

13.00 at Ringwood Parish Church, Market Place, Ringwood, BH24 1AW. There is a large public car park behind the church which serves the Furlong Shopping Centre. This is on the right-hand side immediately after you enter Ringwood from the A31.
This will be followed by a private ceremony at Bournemouth Crematorium for the family, and
A late BBQ lunch at Ellingham Cricket Club, Picket Post, Ringwood, BH24 3HN to which everyone is invited. As you travel east on the A31 out of Ringwood, turn left for the Shell Service Station on the crest of the hill at Picket Post and the Cricket Club is on the left immediately before the fuel station.

Sue, Nick, Emma and Lou have asked that, if you are able to attend the funeral, you wear your brightest motor sport shirts and anoraks as possible. They would love to see as many of Ray’s friends as possible joining them to celebrate Ray’s life, but to help the family with the catering arrangements, if you are planning to attend, I’d be grateful if you could let me know before the end of next week.

Finally, Sue and the family have asked that you don’t send flowers – they would rather you made a donation which will go to the Richard Burns Foundation.

Best regards

Neil

Neil Roden

The Laurels, 11 Highfield

Ilminster,

Somerset, TA19 9SR

Tel: 01460 259547”

Added 12/7/10

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Update on Rally Marshal Training Events

The web site of the British Motorsport Marshals Club (www.marshals.co.uk) has a quite comprehensive listing of training events.

The listing below includes 2 provisional dates.

The event on the 26th February would be at the Littledown Centre and is a pre-cursor to the Rallye Sunseeker that weekend. Details are still to be finalised.

The event on the 18th April is an ACSMC event and details are still to be finalised

Please check the BDCC web site for updates or get in touch with the contacts named to register or for further information.

Date Audience Location Status Contact

26th February Rally Marshals Bournemouth Prov alan@acsmc.com

18th April Rally Marshals Goodwood Prov steve@acsmc.com

Added 2/2/10

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BDCC returns to its roots......

From Monday 12th October, we have great pleasure in returning to ‘The Dudsbury’, 218 Christchurch Road, West Parley for our club meeting place. Yes of those of you who were members back in the earlier 90’s it the same, though its not the same OLD, as its had a major facelift under the new management. We look forward to seeing you there and thank ‘The Dudsbury’ for inviting us back.

For those newer members you that dont know where it is, here is a Multimap link and instructions below.

From Hurn or Bournemouth :-

If your heading towards Wimborne from the Parley Cross traffic lights, travel up the hill and just as you go round the right hand bend nearing the top, turn immediately left after the field into the lane (watch speed bumps) and when the road forks, take the left into the carpark.

From Wimborne or Poole :-

If your heading towards Parley Cross from the Haskins roundabouts, travel up the hill pass Dudsbury Golf Club, then The Horns Pub and The Owls Nest Pub. Just as you start to go down hill toward the lights, turn immediately right before the field into the lane (watch speed bumps) and when the road forks, take the left into the carpark.

Added 29/9/09

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Mutley Mayhem Sprint

As of 09/09/09 20 entries have been received for the Mutley Mayhem Sprint on 4th October, the event is the last round of the ASWMC Sprint Championship. Should our minimum entry of 33 not be reached then we will have to consider the possibility of cancelling the event. This is not a course of action that we want to take, and would ask that you support the event. Please download an entry and return to Jannine Loveys as soon as possible, to avoid an event being lost.

Added 9/9/09

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Prima Motorsport Stages

Up to date entry list available on line.

After only 12 days since the regulations were out for The Prima Motorsport Stages at Smeatharpe airfield, we have received an amazing 18 entries already.

To avoid disappointment get your entry in as soon possible. Down load regulations and entry form from the events web page

Added 8/9/09

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EGM

The committee are calling an EGM to discuss the possibility of adding an extra discipline, Auto Solo’s to the Championships for next year.

Come and have your say at Merley Court Touring Park on Monday 28th Sept 2009 at 9pm.

Added 8/9/09

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Championship tables updated

All tables have been updated. As a reminder, please ensure that all points claimed are made in accordance with the club rules. This requires all persons to submit valid results, including start lists within 30 days of the event. Points can be submitted in person to Jannine Loveys or sent to her in hard copy to: 106 Evering Avenue, Poole, Dorset. BH12 4JH.

Points can also be submitted electronically via the web, using the link on the contacts page to the Championship Secretary. Where electronic copy is sent, this can be via the use of a valid link to the event website or a copy in pdf file version.

Added 30/8/09

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Seeded Entry List

Seed list available on line.

Added 19/6/09

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Anniversary Autocross venue change

Regulations and entry form available to download. The organisers have had to change venue, which is now at Lake Farm, West Holme, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6AQ Map ref: 194/881 857.

Added 11/6/09

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EVENT IS A RUNNER

With one month still to go, the Three Counties Stages at Smeatharpe airfield, has received 46 entries already. The maps have been approved, so its full steam ahead. There are still a few entries left. Regulations and entry form can be downloaded from the events web page.

Added 27/5/09

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Championship tables updated

All tables have been updated. As a reminder, please ensure that all points claimed are made in accordance with the club rules. This requires all persons to submit valid results, including start lists within 30 days of the event. Points can be submitted in person to David Gamblin or sent to him in hard copy to: 34 Bullfinch Close, Poole, Dorset. BH17 7UP.

Added 25/5/09

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Entries going quick

After only 10 days since the regulations were out for Three Counties Stage at Smeatharpe airfield, we have received an amazing 27 entries already. To avoid disappointment get your entry in as soon possible. Down load regulations and entry form from the events web page.

Added 13/5/09

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Entries start rolling in

Six days after regulations being available for Bournemouth & District Car Club’s Three Counties Stage at Smeatharpe airfield, 16 entries have already been received. As normal the event is being well supported. See event page in the calendar section.

Added 09/5/09

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Entries available

28th June see’s Bournemouth & District Car Club returning to Smeatharpe airfield to run their single venue Three Counties Stages. With a reduce entry of £165 for 8 stages on 100% tarmac/concrete. See event page in the calendar section.

Added 04/5/09

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New website launched

In our 25th year, Bournemouth & District Car Club are proud to launch their new website.

Over the coming months we are hoping to add new items and fingers crossed even a on-line shop.

Added 20/4/09

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Catch the Pigeon

Result available online.

Added 19/4/09

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On a sad note

PETER COOPER

1922 – 2009

The Committee of Bournemouth & District are saddened by the death of Peter Cooper who passed away on Saturday 28 March 2009, at the BEN home in Sunningdale, aged 86.

Peter spent more than 50 years in motor sport, including six years as MSA Chief Executive (from 1982 to 1987) and was a long-term member of the Motor Sports Council, including a spell as chairman (from 1982 to 1985). His achievements included finishing second overall on the 1954 RAC Rally, Chairman of the Kart Committee, a Steward of vast worldwide experience, and membership of the FIA World Council for many years and FISA Vice President d'honneur. His glorious career was officially recognized last year, with the Motor Sports Association's Lifetime Achievement award.

Colin Hilton, current Chief Executive of the Motor Sports Association, said: "Peter demonstrated an unrivalled commitment to the sport over many, many years, having held almost every possible post in that time. Perhaps his greatest achievement, however, is that he remained known, well-liked and greatly admired throughout motor sport by all those who came into contact with him, right through from club and national to international and World levels. He will be greatly missed."

On receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award last year, Peter said: "When I look back, I can say with confidence that if I'd spent half as much time on my business as I did on motor sport, I would have been a lot richer, but a lot less happy.”

Peter was one of the stalwarts of Bournemouth & District Car Club and served as their president for many years. Peter was always the gentleman, and held in high regard and respected by all that had the pleasure of knowing him, and was until only last year acting as a Club Steward at many Club events, but even though his health suffered, no one was able to pull the wool over his eyes!

He will be sadly missed by all of us at BDCC and our sincere condolences go to Sally and Peters’ family at this very sad time.

Added 30/3/09

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Local pairing take Bovington win.

Bournemouth & District Car Club member Anthony Willmington from Dorchester with co-driver Andy White take an impressive win. Beating second place Taunton’s James Harvey by 25 seconds. Results are available on events web page. We would like to thank everyone for their support and helping us raise £1500 pounds for ‘Help the Heroes’, £1500 for the ‘Army Benevolent Fund’ and £500 for the ‘Bovington Nursery’

Added 19/3/09

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Countdown to Bovington

Bournemouth & District Car Club are proud to bring sealed surface rallying back to the Bournemouth and Poole area.

On Sunday 15th March, 85 crews will be travelling to Dorset to compete in the Bovington Stages to be held on the army test track. The event including 8 stages and totalling 60 stage miles is raising funds for three charities, which are ‘Help the Heroes’, ‘Army Benevolent Fund’ and ‘Bovington Nursery’.

Added 22/2/09