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MORGAN THREE WHEELER North Devon day tour. On Friday 21st August we have planned a day out in North Devon. The ideal chance to meet some serious Morgan owners and users.
Meeting at 10.00 am at Moto Services Sampford Peverell, near Tiverton. This is Junction 27 off the M5 and the services are at the top of the junction by the roundabout. There is a garage, Travelodge and,There is a Costa Coffee, meet in the carpark. Sat Nav EX16 7HD.
https://www.google.com/…/M5+Services…/@50.9146219,-3.3609851
please note DO NOT make the mistake of coming off at Junction 28 and going into the services off the motorway there. We won't be there !
We intend to travel into North Devon on B Roads ideal; for the Morgan with a coffee stop first at Quince Honey Farm, South Molton. then on to Bideford for a light lunch break. The run will then continue along the Atlantic Highway ( A39) with a further stop in the afternoon. All stops are open air venues. I already know of some who are coming along please let me know if you plan to join us, either post here or e-mail me Ian on ipmogman@gmail.com
All above is subject to Social distancing and rules that are in place at the time and assumes a fine day weather wise.
Look forward to meeting up.
Ian and Maria Parkinson MTWC Touring

This is a shame - MOGster’s in Malvern and I’m in Bavaria.

Bavaria! Not work surely, you are retired . Nice idea but a long way for an afternoon.

I’m on a Grob G120TP course ✅

You won't get many passengers on that! Will you be at Barkston Heath soon????

That would be great if it was on 703NAS - who knows what the future holds Ian?

Ian
Hopefully see you there.
(dont forget parking longer than 2 hours at Costa and youll get fined)
Paul

Now, I wonder how you know that Paul ??
Will be good to see you, some are staying over Fri night, interest has been amazing !
Ian

Friday 21st August was the day of our North Devon Tour. Organised by Ian and Maria Parkinson.
Elbow nudging as greetings and social distancing based on the rules were in effect.
Nine Morgan Three Wheelers and two Pembletons met up near to J27 of the M5. The weather forecast was really miserable with rain all day but that does not deter proper enthusiasts ( or people who have been to Grindelwald !)

However the Parkinson magic worked yet again, it did rain all day but never where we were. The tour took place on B roads through North Devon, lots of twisty bits, hills etc. First stop at Quince Honey Farm in South Molton was a welcome coffee stop.
The Tour continued on the B3227 through Torrington with fabulous Morgan driving roads.Eventually we reached Bideford ( The Little White Seaside Town) for the lunch stop. Wetherspoons was the ideal stop, good beer, fair priced food and lots of space.
The Mogs attracted lots of attention and the Mayor of Bideford was very pleased we had chosen his town to stop off at and we had a good chat about tourism in general.

Suitably refreshed it was time for the Tour to continue, this time along The Atlantic Highway ( A39) and to Widemouth Bay. A super little town in North Cornwall. Here it was spectacular, the sun came out, the waves were beating onto the beach and we were all sat on the balcony of The Bay View Inn having a drink and a chat.

Maria and I would like to thank all those who supported the tour. Paul R drove from Suffolk, Lee Cliff from Yorkshire, Paul and Rachel from Bristol and we had several new faces with new M3W,s including Martin Love with his gorgeous ORANGE M3W. The colour really suits the Mog. We also had Justin Clements in the Ex Keith Broomfield M3W. Sadly Justin was the only casualty of the day when the Mog expired on the way home.
Investigation found that the drive rollers had all disintegrated !! Needless to say,the Mog is next week going up to Cumbria for the expertise of Phil Bleazey and the full Monty driveline conversion.
The only way to ensure continued driveline reliability.
Well, it was great to see all you guys again, it was decided we must do this all again and soon, so watch out for details posted here. We are planning two more day tours, an end of season do and maybe more. Why not do an overnight like some guys did ?
Numbers will need to be restricted so do not hesitate to confirm if you wish to join in.
Social Distancing rules and VMCC guidance is used,
Ian and Maria.

Ian and Maria
Many thanks for such an enjoyable days morganeering and good to meet everybody.