Diary at a glance:
Month
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Area 9
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Other
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Oct
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Meeting, 1st, The Space Invader
Meeting, 15th, Haighton Manor
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Nov
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Meeting & AGM, 5th, The Space Invader
Meeting, 19th, Haighton Manor
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Dec
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Christmas party, 13th Wrightington Country Club Hotel
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Sep 26
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Ireland Wild Atlantic Way Tour, 2-11th
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Our mid-month meeting of September at Haighton had 10 Astons and 28 people. The sunset produced some great pictures this year.

Our Astons at Haighton Manor
Oscar brought his latest model Aston – a Lego Valkyrie where the engine pistons move when you push it!

Oscar’s Lego Valkyrie
Our meeting on the first Wednesday of October was at the Space Invader and around 17 people came. Neil Pickstone, back from his success at Pebble Beach Concours came in his new DBX 707.

Our Astons at Goostrey; photos: Mark Holden
24 people in 12 Astons had a successful 12-night tour of Spain & Portugal thanks to the excellent organisation of Jon Langley.
Overnight in a castle in Benavente

Astons were safely parked underground in the centre of Porto

Exploring the Duoro River
We then explored Lisbon

One night in Fundao

Our Astons attracted a lot of admirers in Valladolid
A reminder that our November meeting has our AGM so please let me know if you wish to stand for either Rep or Assistant.
Finally, please join me in welcoming new member Stuart Newton.
Facebook
We have a Facebook group called “AMOC Area 9 (Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria)”. The group is a closed one so people need to be accepted to gain full access. Please post pictures on our group but if you prefer you can send to me and I will load them for you.