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About arkwright

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  • Birthday 04/08/1945

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    dogs, cars, epecially Datsun/Nissan Z series & old police cars

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  1. I recall that an uncle of mine was a boss of some sort at Raglan engineering back in the '50's. I remember him saying that they started exporting lathes to the USA and had to change the name from Little John because the Americans used that word for the loo and they couldn't associate it with a lathe.
  2. Didn't he own 'Just Paul' on Front Street, Arnold as well?
  3. I too knew Stan the cobbler on Winchester St. He was very interested in firearms. I believe he had also been a prison officer and he told me he actually performed some hangings during this time. He always had a good story to tell and I spent many hours listening to him.
  4. I used to live on Sandfield road next to the corner shop. the last occupant of the top lodge was a very old man named Mr Hammond who I believe died there. I think his wife pre deceased him by a few years. As I recall he used to open and close the big wrought iron gates to the park every morning and evening. I think he passed away in the early 1960's but not certain of this now. Every autumn he would collect conkers from the trees at the top end of the park and store them in the old type blue paper sugar bags. He would give us small boys a bag of conkers in return for doing little jobs f
  5. Hello All, Well that’s the last evening meet for the year over and done with. I would like to say thanks to everyone who has attended and helped make this event a success in its first year. Wednesdays car the judges would most like to take home was BeeGeeVinz’s red 300ZXTT The bike the judges would most like to take home was won by a Lambretta scooter with almost as much chrome and mirrors as Vinz’ Z. (I must apologise as I can’t remember the owners name but I think he belonged to the Mansfield Road Runners scooter club. The winning entry ticket was held by Wooley from Club DIORI who
  6. Notts Car & Bike Show, Sherbrooke Scout Camp, Calverton NG14 6HP Wednesday 28 Sept 2011. NOTE: this will be the last event for this year. Once again there will be prizes for the Best Club Display, and The Car and the bike the judges would most like to take home. Hold on to your entry ticket for the final prize draw. Remember the nights are drawing in so we will start a little earlier at 5pm for those who can make it. I will have the floodlights switched on so we don’t have to close down too early. Stickyfingers will be there selling hot and cold food and drink. Last months Best
  7. Monthly car and bike show at Sherbrooke Scout Camp Calverton NG14 6HP Just a reminder. The next meeting at Calverton will be on Wednesday 24 August from 6pm, Remember to hold on to your entry tickets as there will be a prize draw about 8.30pm. Last months ticket prize was won by a skyline owner who received a De Walt tool kit.. The trophy for best car went to a Honda Civic and best bike to a Bandit. Best club display was won by the RS Owners club. Come on peeps get your flags and banners etc out, put your club top of the list.
  8. A Mansfield estate agent, Arthur Holder (used) to live in a house opposite the Table Top Tree. He wasn't short of a bob or two and his gardeners used to trim the tree. I doubt he's still alive and wonder if any relatives survive him there, however someone still trims the tree.
  9. Notts car and bike show JULY event. Hello everyone. The next evening meet will be held at Sherbrooke on Wednesday 27 July from 6pm. The burger van will be present and soft drinks will be available but no bar on this occasion ( my fault, - administrative breakdown). Two judges will ‘volunteer’ for the evening and a small trophy will be awarded to the car and the bike they would most like to take home. A trophy will also be awarded for the Best Club Display. Hold on to your entry tickets as each one is numbered. At 9pm a number will be called and the winner will receive a valuable p
  10. Notts car and bike show JUNE event. Hello everyone. The next evening meet will be held at Sherbrooke on Wednesday 22 June from 6pm. The licensed bar and burger van will be present. Two judges will ‘volunteer’ for the evening and a small trophy will be awarded to the car and the bike they would most like to take home. A trophy will also be awarded for the Best Club Display. Hold on to your entry tickets as each one is numbered. At 9pm a number will be called and the winner will receive a valuable prize. I hope to see you all there, let’s make this the top event in Notts, it’s alread
  11. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE 2011. From now on the meetings at Sherbrooke will be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month starting in June. Thanks to everyone for your support so far. The reason for the move is to avoid a clash with the Griffins and to get an extra show into each month, hopefully increasing attendance.
  12. Hello peeps The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 4 May, We hope to see you all again after last months great turn-out. Bring your friends and let's make it bigger and better. Remember: let us know what you think, comments, suggestions and constructive criticism is appreciated. We have already received requests for a second monthly meet. e-mail: nottscarshow hotmail / co /uk
  13. http://s37.photobuck...mview=slideshow borrowed these from another forum that attended. Only modern cars though.
  14. yes I have to admit that on the day my botty was going penny-sixpence until cars and bikes started to roll in but in the end it turned out quite well.