Looking forward…..

 

Throughout June there were a number of initiatives to recognise #Volunteersweek.  I joined a number of webinars with the FIA Girls On Track UK membership to discuss the different volunteer roles available and how to get involved. Taster days are back!  Not in their full glory just yet but with a few tweaks the regions are pleased […]

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DAVE PIERRE – RIP

 

Dave Pierre was a major player in the Midlands Region of BMMC, following on as National Training Officer when Chris Hobson’s real job intervened in his work for the Club.  It was in this role that Dave played such a major role in the transfer of our Training and Grading Scheme to the then MSA – to become the […]

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A time to say thanks!

 

This year’s #VolunteersWeek runs from 1-7 June – please join us in recognising and thanking all #volunteersand all those who usually volunteer but have not been able to because of coronavirus. Thank you one and all! Assessments have started taking place at events around the country – particularly for those people who were hopeful of upgrading last year this helps recognise their achievements.  For Examining grades performing […]

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Charlotte named David Leslie Trophy winner 2020

 

The David Leslie Trophy for 2020 has been awarded to Charlotte Edwards! Well done Charlotte, a great achievement. The David Leslie Trophy was established in memory of this multi-talented racing driver tragically killed in a plane crash in 2008. The trophy is one of David Leslie’s racing helmets, donated to the club by his family, […]

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Spring into action!

 

We’ve had a month of Motorsport in England and now Scotland has the green light for some action.  Hopefully the other devolved powers will follow soon and other disciplines will be able to join in too. It’s a shame that spectators haven’t been allowed but soon they will be back too.  We must continue to follow the guidelines […]

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2020 Marshal of the Year announced

 

South Mids member David Joyce, aka “the Hairy DJ” is the recipient of the Barrie Williams Trophy and the 2020 BMMC Marshal of the Year award, but Covid regulations delayed the presentation of the trophy. On learning that Dave is due to go into hospital in May and will be absent from the “bank” while […]

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Motorsport is go……!

 

On 23 March it was one year since the first U.K. lockdown for COVID-19.  Since then millions of people have been bereaved, both as a result of the virus and due to other causes.  The restrictions we’ve been living under have meant that many people have had to grieve without the comfort of having friends and family […]

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