The Mk1 Golf Owners Club History 2016
Ultimate Dubs
2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the Mk1 Golf GTI's launch in left hand drive form. It would be another 3 years until the UK got their right hand drive versions.
Back once again for the 2016 Show Season opener that is Ultimate Dubs. This year is the 10th anniversary of the inaugural show.
Dano (North West Massive) and Daisy (South West Softies) were there representing standard and modified Mk1 Golfs in 2006.
In 2016 the club won Best Club Stand - for the 4th time in a row!
Dubworth VW Festival
Moving forward and never standing still Cabrioanna organised a stand Dubworth VW Festival at Oulton Park and once more we took Best Club Stand which gave some owners the chance to drive round the track!
Stanford Hall
Stanford Hall on Sunday 2nd May was a MEGA stand - 50 cars in all!
So many that they couldn't all fit in the photo.
AG 2016
Annual Gathering time and we descended on Stratford Upon Avon Racecourse for the first time. Being a new venue to us meant fresh area to camp in, a new Show and Shine set up and traders in their own area.
Chairman - Graham Welch - Yomp
Treasurer - Matt Whitehead
Secretary - Andy Day - Hairyarse (stood down at the AGM)
Events Manager - Anna Bebbington - Cabrioanna
Membership - Dave Giles - Ginner
Website Manager - Adrian Daniels - Lhasadreams
Social Media Manager - Ansar Mahmood - Ans4r
Web Team Manager - Glen Dodsworth - EW
Communication Manager - Simon Berry - 36thCrazyFist
Design Manager - Joe90K
Merchandise Manager - Matt Norman -
Moderator Team Leader - Carl Chorley - Chortle
Regional Host Co-Ordinator - Amanda Palmer - m00
The Drive Out took owners to Broadway Tower, Worcester. At 1024ft above sea level the location provided a great view of surrounding countryside.
New categories for the Show and Shine were introduced along with some special awards for very deserving people.
Member Of The Year - Anna Bebbington
Best Daily Driver - Gareth Withers - TOC597Y
Top 5 Modified - Luke Holmes - VPL70Y
Top 5 Modified - Steven Robertson - L879HEC
Top 5 Modified - Barry Selwood - C250AFD
Top 5 Modified - Adam Baggot - GDE139X
Top 5 Modified - David Milligan - A743MPP
Top 5 Standard - David Hirons - WPJ642Y
Top 5 Standard - Dale Smith - UVV843S
Top 5 Standard - Christian Jackson - J360ETO
Top 5 Standard - Christian Dejumeister (Martin Devil in 2017)
Best Commercial - Max Smith - F203WNP
Best Engine - Walter Ainsworth Award - Nick Stephens - FAB619X
Jeremy Hillock Award For Best GTI - Rajan Paymaster - BBH643P
Best Paint - Steve Pridgeon - L938OAC
Best Interior - Neil Butler - BRO844X
Best Wheels - Stuart Pinney - DHA432Y
Best Regional Display - Berkshire
People's' Choice Award & Best In Show
Jim Henderson - HVB294N - Green 1975 swallowtail
The Peoples' Choice Award is sponsored by Crazyquiffs' Emporium. The colour of the winning car determines next years' theme.
Green is the colour for 2017.
Lifetime Member Presentation - Keith Keenan
Keith Keenan Trophy - Best Standard Hatchback - Richard Hall - A5RGH
If you've never been to the Annual Gathering, take a look here to see what you are missing.
Tour Of The East Coast Of Ireland
NEC Classic Car Show
Going from strength to strength, the club raised its profile in recent years due to the hard work and knowledge of Simon Berry (Communications Manager) and Adrian Daniels (Website Manager). Together they improved the online forum, Facebook content and media releases so member knew what was happening and when.
Their efforts - and the rest of the Clubs were recognised during an awards ceremony at the National Car Club Awards on 12th November 2016.
Another season closes and the planning starts all over again.
See you next year.