Great turnout today for the XKCC North Wales rail trip on the Ffestiniog Railway leaving Porthmadog for the 14 mile trip up to Blaenau Ffestiniog. There were 26 epic explorers who set out on the Mountain Spirit, for what turned out to be, a bit of an adventure!!!
The weather forecast was not good, but despite that there was a brilliant turnout today.
A very eventful trip up to Blaenau. As the train struggled up the incline as there were leaves on the rails.
We arrived in Blaenau 35 minutes late.
Had a quick look round Blaenau and took our seats ready for the return journey 
As we were waiting to depart we were told that all the coal had been used by the engine trying to get up the hill so we would have to wait for more coal to arrive. Not a problem as everyone was in high spirits and really enjoying themselves.
Got the coal and got back into Porthmadog station 80 minutes late but no problem - everybody enjoyed spending more time on the train and looking at the great scenery.
Good to have Adrian and Denise back with us today along with Steve Webley!!!
Thanks to Ian Walley for the write up.
We cannot take credit for the fortunate documentary on Ch 4 on Saturday night featuring this very trip, gave everyone a great briefing on the history, etc.
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We last visited in 2022 and in the poll for this years visits Portmeirion came out top of the list for 2025 so back we went. The weather was superb and we took 25 cars and 46 people on a lovely drive from Llanfairfechan to Portmeirion for a convivial lunch at Castell Deudraeth, then a superb guided tour of the village by the passionate and irrepressible Meurig. This place is a worldie in terms of specialness. We were then fortunate to be allowed to drive our cars through the village (see the excellent video shot by Caz Goldbourn on our Facebook Group, complete with Prisoner soundtrack).
We had an excellent day and great to welcome Christina and Tim, Alan and Mary and Bill and Ann along for their first trips with us as well as having Paul and Anita back with us.
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Marvelous turn out of 20 club cars for a glorious day bathed in sunshine. Eryri certainly had her Sunday best on as we took a super drive on (surprisingly) quiet roads up the Ogwen Valley on to the famous Evo Triangle then down to Abergele. The views and vistas were just stunning against a cloudless blue sky.
Then we reached our "secret" destination, the stunning garden of members, Robert and Margaret Smith who, ably abetted by Maureen and Marshall Carter laid on a fabulous BBQ. Thanks also to Valentina Drewitt for a special Russian salad and Imelda for her signature sherry trifle....
All in all a pretty perfect NWR Club Day, a fab Jag drive followed by sumptuous food... Was great to have Lesley and Mikey Coop (along with Lexy) for their first run with us. A special mention for birthday girl Louisa Hearsey who we are pleased chose to spend her special day with us.
After expenses we also generated a surplus of £150 which will go towards donations to our 2 chosen charities, North Wales Blood Bikes and the Welsh Air Ambulance.
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Many thanks to the 13 car drivers and partners who travelled down to Dolgellau to give the Mach Loop another go.

Despite 4 late withdrawals, 2 no shows, 2 late arrivals, the mother of all downpours with some aquaplaning practice, David’s broken suspension and a soggy picnic I really enjoyed it

In between all that we had some great banter, drove some lovely (dry) roads, saw some great scenery, had a look around 2 lovely towns in warm bright weather. We got to see John’s lovely white Mark 2, I gather once the Norwegian Ambassador’s car…Met a lovely XKR owner from SE Wales, yes, we gave him club leaflet and helped with some of his queries about his inherited car.

For a small fee I do promise not to name the 13 people who voted for a picnic!!!

The shame about the “in car” picnic was that the location was lovely and could have been idyllic but having successfully played “Ducks and Drakes” with the showers until then, the rain finally caught up with us.

The big question is do we give another go and try for 3rd time lucky!! or call it 2 and out…I shall put it in the vote for next year’s trips and you can decide….The big draw is that even the journey to get there is amazing, then it just gets better…

Just to let you know that was the Region’s 50th Outing, and we believe only the 2nd wet one, coincidentally both to the Mach Loop…..

One thing to add, we do treasure everyone’s support but we do have acknowledge Paul Dunkin’s dedication. For those who do not know Paul travels down from Southport every month to be with us, exceptional dedication.

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On Wednesday 9th July a group of us set off from Chester Services to the Great British Car Journey near Belper.
The route as suggested by Michael Hooton took us over the Cat and Fiddle to Buxton for a rendezvous with 3 further members. The weather had cleared and it was roof's down for all the convertibles!!
The views and road are sensational......
From Buxton it was a 26 mile drive down to TGBCJ through Matlock and Bakewell (no tarts jokes please!!)
Once at the centre we had 13 XK's with us, we signed in, had a quick lunch then explored.
What a fantastic place this is, such a selection of well presented British Cars..... For anyone who has not been this is a must for your list.... Just about every car I can remember and great to see even standard versions that I had as company cars. You can drive some of them if you wish.
Thanks to all who attended was a long trip but well worth it....
Great to welcome Barbara and John Reynolds-Davies along for their first trip!
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Our second appearance at the show and we had great support with 19 club XK's attending joined by another 6 Jaguars. Tremendous turn out as it was a clash with Father's Day and the weather got a tad damp at lunchtime.
Congratulations to Ben and Cathy Stafford for very deservedly winning the Best Presented Club Members Car as awarded by the Show Secretary.
The show also marked the 4th Anniversary of the Region and 48th Event. There were several present today who attended the first event in June 2021 and they along with many others continue to support the region and the club. Imelda and I would like to thank one and all for their continued support and for making this a thriving community.
Club Member David Carter was presented with a specially engraved Top Clubman award as he has attended all 48 of the Region's events, amazing support for the club.
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Great turnout today and, if you are going drive down the Tanat Valley then over the hills to Y Bala and take a ride on the lake railway, this was the weather to do it in. Setting off from the Rhug Estate after breakfast for a drive through mid Wales in perfect weather was just great fun. It is a long time since I had done that route and I had forgotten how magnificent the views are. The railway trip was great although I suspect some of us more smoked than the bacon!!! We had 19 jaguars and 36 people with us today, super support
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A great gathering for the annual event, we had 25 cars with us and 44 people altogether for tea.
We met for breakfast then drove to 2 Castled Towns, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, before finishing with afternoon tea at the stunning Chateau Rhianfa.
Big thanks for all who turned out today, great atmosphere, great people and most of all great Jaguar Drivers.
We welcomed several new members as well, Debbie and Dennis Quayle, Pat and Mike Ansell with their daughter and son in law, Andrea and Stephen Plus Margaret along for her first co-driver trip.
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Wonderful to see so many XK's in the glorious spring sunshine in North wales. Following breakfast in Llanfairfechan there was a fast drive down the A55 across Anglesey to Holyhead Breakwater Park for a return visit to meet the irrepressible Ranger Will and see more of the site and the fabulous vistas..
Then a lovely drive around the coast with some amazing views to Trearddur Bay for an excellent lunch in the renowned Sea Shanty Cafe.
Was great to welcome new members Elizabeth and Edward Parry-Jones for their first trip.
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Great turnout today for the first trip of the year, Breakfast at the Beach Pavilion (with the swanky new car park!), visit to the Airworld Aviation Museum at Caernarfon, an hour long drive on some great A Roads around the Lleyn to get to Dylans in Criccieth for a very convivial lunch.
The museum is quite quirky but one where you can get up close and personal with planes and get in the cockpits too.
The 17 cars started out in rain but the weather really cleared by the time we left the museum, the drive around the Lleyn proved excellent for views and pace..
Was great to welcome new members Kim and Nigel, Kaz and Richard, Gareth and Paul (R).
Big thanks to all who braved the early weather, the museum was interesting and as usual the banter over lunch was rich.
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North Wales Region
A great turnout for the NTCL today at the Bod Erw in St Asaph.
Good to see so may adopting the Blues Brothers theme, Pam Hodson stole the show and picked up the "Best Dressed" award for her portrayal of Reverend Cleophus James aka James Brown..
Was a very sociable occasion and we raised £120 for the Tommy's charity, many thanks to all who contributed and supplied raffle prizes..
https://www.tommys.org/
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Great end to the year for the North Wales Region with an excellent turnout for mid November. With our usual breakfast haunt still out of action due to car park works we gathered at the Brewers Fayre Conwy. Then moved on to the Conwy Brewery, with its amazing hilltop views of the bay, for a guided tour and tasting hosted by Dave. Some very nice brews were sampled and quite a few XK boots filled with clanking plunder!!
We then drove down the Conwy Valley and across to the delightful 450 year old Groes Inn for a delightful and relaxed lunch with much chat and banter.
This was a very relaxed and social trip to end our calendar for the year thanks to all for coming along.
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