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Well it seems that 2020 has come up with a few well-used words, namely “Covid-19, Lockdown and Cancelled” but as things are now starting to get back to something like normality it’s good to see that our Regions are still functioning in one form or another, and it’s great to see four of them are once again having some form of “regular” monthly meets. Two of which are Central and Thames headed up by Tony Skerrett, Anthony Mason in London and Tim Maltby of Wessex (Well done Guys). I also see lots of social media activity which has been a blessing in these difficult times, and also Nick Thomas of the North East Region utilising Zoom to stay in touch with his Regional members. As a Regional Chairperson myself, I fully understand the frustration of not being able to organise events throughout the summer, so having very little to share in the Regional news section of Straight Six. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our Regional Sponsors for their continued support throughout these difficult times.

Throughout lockdown the Club office has continued to function, and although we have not had any major shows and very few smaller gatherings it’s great to hear from Michelle that due to the extra incentives offered that membership is continually increasing. A big thanks to Michelle, Lisa and Anya for all their commitment and dedication to the Club.

Since the lockdown has eased the motorsport side of the Club has resumed with the BMWcup racing, and we have trackdays planned over the coming months which are open to all members and non-members. Several

The board of the BMW Car Club GB invites you to participate in the 2020 Annual General Meeting.

Owing to the extraordinary times we find ourselves in, the Club has decided that the 2020 AGM will be held via an online conference call on Saturday October 10th, 2020, from 10am to 1pm.

All members are invited to participate and contribute as they are otherwise entitled to do, and we encourage members to register their interest to participate by Thursday October 8th so that they may be sent joining instructions and receive technical assistance. Member’s questions for the Q&A must be submitted two weeks in advance to office@ bmwcarclubgb.co.uk.

Email office@bmwcarclubgb.co.uk to register your attendance.

of us in the Central West Region have taken the opportunity to get involved with non-competitive hill climb events at both Prescott and Shelsley Walsh over the last couple of months and managed to get numerous runs up the hills. Dean Greenfield used his E39 M5 and E36 track car, Mike Pope his E92 330 and myself a 1971 Neue klasse 2000 (fondly known as Rhubarb.) It was great fun and I would recommend it if you get the opportunity to partake in whatever vehicle you have.

So hopefully the latter part of 2020 will finish as it started and we will appreciate what we have as a car club and try to draw a curtain over the bit in the middle. I for one now realise what a great calendar of events we have had in previous years and as the old saying goes “you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone”! So

looking forward to 2021!