After the success of TAFFCAT 2006, the Directors of Chapter 2 have decided to continue the policy of rotating the meeting around the country and selected the Vintage Excavator Trust in Cumbria as the venue for this year's AGM - NAVVYCAT 2007 on Saturday 5th May 2007!

The VET have over 50 different vintage excavators (Navvy's) in their collection, together with a D2 5U, 933G and a D7. Local Chapter members will be able bring along their own tractors to exhibit at the AGM. A guided tour of the VET will commence at 11.00 am with the AGM starting at 2.00 pm.

Next year the AGM will be held in the Midlands, so there is a possibility of JOCKCAT or PADDYCAT in 2009 / 2010 if a suitable venue can be found.

Hi Cat 60, I may be able to get a few Dump Trucks fixed in time for the trip up to the " BIG COLD NORTH ", sadly they are only Terex so I am not expecting to get past Birmingham without at least an axle dropping off, I wonder if its worth sorting a Coach or 2 for the taffcat team then onwards collecting as they travel, its just an idea, also dont miss this Months Bill Glenns Classic Plant posting coming soon,I have some good ( THE BEST???? ) pics to put up , I am a bit concerned about the amount you can post???, as I have 20-30 cracking snaps worth posting of old bangers, and old Men,
Finally could I compliment the real Classic Plant Mag ,on a great read this month, with hardly a JCB to be seen, WELL DONE G.B.H., Lots of Lads have said to me how good this last issue was, I am going to send my well thumbed Copy to the winner of my spelling contest, (Manx Cat).
Still ripping things to bits.
tctractors

Looking forward to the AGM, David, do you know of any B&B''s near to Threlkeld? I may end up sleeping in a 22RB!!! What are your plans? Don't fancy sleeping with TC Tractors.

Paddycat sounds good to me, loads of the black stuff, and oil too, would be great to see you all over here, all the best for the trip North see U all atThrelkeld, may be get a bus load of us over from Ireland.

Martyn, once I receive details from the VET, I will circulating a list of B&B's to all members. It would be good if a few of us can stay over on the Saturday night after the AGM for a meal and a beer, as we always seem to be in a rush to make tracks once the AGM is finished.

Martyn \ Tony - Any news on any planned events for the South West this spring?

David

Hi TC if you are driving bear me inmind for alift my old banger is getting a bit tired for such a long trip,i will do the map reading so we wont be going near leicster!cheers sprocket.

Hi there Spocket, the map reading thing blows your cover , besides you know I know my way around Leicester, " any way will do " ????? any chance of a lift with you in your old hand cart.
limping a lot, tctractors.

As all our cars have seen better days,what about hireing a minibus or maybe Sprockets tank!! If you are interested, I will price one up. At least we will not have to go to Leicester.

Judging by the comments on the BB, I trust there could be demand for a "FOXCAT" AGM in Leicester in the future?

Maps \ directions will be supplied for those IH Drott and 1/2 Tractor owners who struggle with Leicester's renowned Inner Ring Road system?

Hey tc,what did he mean by 1/2 tractor owner-was that a reference to you, sort of a shock up the neutral wire????

Hows it cutting Graham? What you doing at the present time?

Martyn,moved my 621 to the guy who is ripping out the D336(in one big lump-beat that tc) and fitting a 3306!!!

Neil