South Midlands Training Day

ChrisA · 21 Feb 2009, 00:54 (Ref:2401153)

Just a quick reminder about the Sth Mids training day on Saturday 28th Feb. It is mainly a theory day, as practical was at Mallory a couple of weeks ago, covering everything bar fire training. Location is Sandy Village Hall, SG19 1BN, starting at 1000hrs. Arrive early, coffee/tea available. A buffet lunch will be supplied, if you are a ''veggie'' let us know. Contact details are caroline.ts@btinternet.com or PM me BEFORE Thursday 26th so I can pass on any information. Anybody welcome, no matter which region you are with.

rbs · 21 Feb 2009, 08:26 (Ref:2401259)

Chris, next year can you organise the training day so that it will not clash with the VSCC pomeroy trophy meeting at Silverstone. the VSCC also have an MSA approved training morning at this meeting.This clash has happened before.

ChrisA · 21 Feb 2009, 12:43 (Ref:2401346)

Bob, this training day was arranged before the end of last season, before this years fixtures were announced. Maybe the VSCC meeting should be held on a Sunday instead.

rbs · 21 Feb 2009, 17:37 (Ref:2401451)

The Pom has always taken place on a Saturday and for the last 3 years has had training session at the meeting. It is only since 2008 that our training day
has been moved from Sunday ( the last one was at the Honda F1 headquarters) to Saturday

Clive · 24 Feb 2009, 15:07 (Ref:2403202)

I'm staying out of this one..........

see you at the Pom Bob

rbs · 24 Feb 2009, 18:23 (Ref:2403329)

I will be there, I have sent apols to our chairman and asked for the clash to be avoided next year!!!!

Scoundrel · 26 Feb 2009, 15:04 (Ref:2404670)

Hi,

So we can leave the probans at home then????

Steven Humphrey · 26 Feb 2009, 17:51 (Ref:2404772)

Yes-the info I was sent just said to take some something warm and waterproof and maybe your marshalling gloves. Think there's some sort of rescue training going on but don't quote me on that!

ChrisA · 26 Feb 2009, 20:21 (Ref:2404880)

Everything bar fire training on Saturday. There will be a rescue unit to show you, and how everything on board works. Flagging too. A novice session. Lunch provided, also for our veggie friends.Tea and coffee provided. A limited amount of regalia should also be available. All the South Midlands Committee will be there ''entertaining'' you, along with Chris Hobson, the BMMC Chairman, to answer any questions anybody may have. See you all there.
Sandy Village Hall, Medusa Way, Sandy, SG19 1BN. Starts 10:00am. Refreshments from 09:30.

ChrisA · 28 Feb 2009, 18:47 (Ref:2406113)

A note to thank you to everyone who attended our training day today. Over 50 people there, our best attendance for a theory based day. Thanks also to the organisers, the MSV Rescue unit, Mike for his input as a driver, and an excellant buffet lunch. Good to see so many ''novices'' there too.

HairyDJ · 28 Feb 2009, 22:19 (Ref:2406244)

Yup, an excellent day loads of new info to process, and a lot more understanding of what other folk are getting up to / need from me when I'm out there.

Thanks again to all those who gave their time and expertise so willingly.

Cheers, David

almost forgot! - huge congrats to Tony for his double trophy win - hopefully those who know more can post a fresh thread and piccies tomorrow?

ChrisA · 28 Feb 2009, 23:26 (Ref:2406296)

Yes David I forgot to mention the awards that Tony won. The South Midlands New Marshal of the Year, and the John Nicol Trophy which is a National trophy. Well Done TONY.

Col_Rugby · 28 Feb 2009, 23:30 (Ref:2406299)

Tony who? I know a few tonys

ChrisA · 28 Feb 2009, 23:55 (Ref:2406310)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col_Rugby

Tony who? I know a few tonys

Tony Apsion, now in his third year as a marshal. ''Terrible-Tones'' here on 10ths

Col_Rugby · 28 Feb 2009, 23:59 (Ref:2406313)

I thought it might have been but didn't want to jump to the conclusion.

Well done Tony, I know how much work you put into your marshaling & the awards are richly deserved.

Hopefully you get to enjoy your racing as much as your marshaling

Col

Steven Humphrey · 1 Mar 2009, 11:19 (Ref:2406552)

Thanks to all involved for an informative day-was also good to put faces to names who have been so helpful during my first few months marshalling

Roll on 750mc at Snett in 2 weeks!

Chris-any chance of posting the quiz answers on here?

AndyT · 1 Mar 2009, 11:30 (Ref:2406557)

Very interesting and informative day.

Chris
Any chance of the answers to the quiz.

Andy

ChrisA · 1 Mar 2009, 13:27 (Ref:2406618)

Thank you for the positive comments received so far. As for the quiz answers, I will be publishing them in the next newsletter, together with an overview of the whole day.

Terrible-Tones · 2 Mar 2009, 16:28 (Ref:2407452)

Just to say thank you to everyone for making this such a great day. As usual I learnt loads - and thought that all the presentations were really interesting. Thanks to everyone who organised it - I can't begin to imagine how much time and effort you must freely give.

As mentioned in the thread already I was very shocked but humbled and honoured to receive the two trophys. The regional one one was honour enough - but I was simply stunned and wholly speechless for hours to receive the national award. Of course it is all down to the help and encouragement I have received from you guys - whether experienced or new, across the months.

So a huge thank you to you all.

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