BRIDGEND AUTOMOBILE CLUB

News Archive 2009

 

  • Thinking of Taking part in the Nav Scatter on 1st December ???   Well now there is an even better incentive for you - Mike, the landlord of the Barley Mow has offered a free Sunday  lunch to the winning Driver and Navigator !!!!  So come on come and have a go !!!

 

  • There will be a Karting Event taking place on Thursday 16th July at Llandow Karting Centre, please arrive by 6pm for a 6:30pm start. The cost will be £25 per entrant, these events are normally good fun so do come along !!!

All members are reminded to drive with care and consideration when attending and leaving all club events. Following the last Quarry event the Club received a number of comments concerning driving standards on the roads going to and from the Quarry.

 The Club have also had to write a letter of apology to one local resident concerning the driving of one particular member. We do not want to have to do this again. The last thing we want to do is annoy local residents, so please think about your driving.

The Club Rules state:-

"While driving to and from any venue, including the Club meeting venue, Club Members must not exceed any speed limits and comply with all aspects of the Highway Code and Road Traffic Act."


  • Next Woods Event : This takes place on Sunday 31st May - REMINDER, no knobbly tyres allowed !!!

  • Special Event Taking Place on Sunday 24th May 2009 in support of "Macmillan Cancer Support".
    Macmillan are a source of support, helping with all the things that people affected by cancer want and need. It's not only patients who live with cancer, so they also help carers, families and communities. They guide people through the system, supporting them every step of the way. They fund nurses and other specialist health care professionals and build cancer care centres, and they give so much more than just medical help. More info on http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx 

Treasure Hunt starting from the Odeon Car Park in Bridgend at 3pm

£10 Entry per Car

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Sunday Lunch will be available at the mystery destination at £7.95 per head

             

Please come along and support this very worthwhile cause.

  • Members are reminded that to take part in events organised by BAC you must produce your current Membership Card at Sign On, otherwise a "fine" of £1 must be paid.  In addition ALL cars being used on these events must have seatbelts fitted and they must be worn by the occupants when competing.  Please refer to the Club Handbook for more information

 

  • The Pencoed Car Show take place on Sunday 10th May full details here

 

 

  • The Motor Sports Association has unveiled a Code of Conduct in a bid to
    improve behaviour at motor sport events, full information here and on the MSA Forms Page


  • French Hill Climb Invitation - Click here for details

 

  • At the recent Committee Meeting held on 10th February it was decided that due to low turnout of entrants and costs involved, to raise the the cost of entry to Nav Scatters in line with other events. So from the next Nav Scatter on Tuesday March 3rd the cost of entry will be £10 per car. 

 

  • The Club Annual General Meeting\Awards Night will be taking place at 7:30pm on Saturday 21st February 2009 at the Victoria Inn at Sigingstone. Cost is £15 a head (that's the same price as last year !).  Please see Leighton Smith to book and pay for your place as soon as possible. Should be a good night so come along.

  • Important note: Please return awards made at last years AGM in a very clean condition to any Committee Member as soon as possible.

  • Please click here for further details and for 

    Notice of Motion form

    Nomination of Officers form 

    If you wish to bring any matter to the attention of the meeting, or wish to put yourself forward for nomination as an officer of the club, the relevant form must be completed and returned to the club secretary, Tom Pedersen by 14 February 2009.

 

         

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