- JAGUARS – PUSSYCATS AND POPPY’S
- IN AID OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
22/09/2013.- The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain latest event happened on the 21st September at The Manor House in Parendon, near Pinoso. This time the JEC brought their beautiful Jaguars to support the Pinoso Branch of the Royal British Legion. One member, Mark Davy and his wife Sue came all the way from Almeria, over 350 km each way in his fabulous Jaguar XJS coupe, well done Mark & Sue. As well as the Jaguar’s on show, there were side shows and events to suit everyone. If you want to see more pictures from the event or find out more about the JEC in Spain go to our dedicated web site http://www.jec-spain.es
The weather was very kind to us, as usual in Spain, making a perfect day for cruising our “big cats”. The Manor House had provided a privileged parking area to display the cars in the grounds. A few drinks and a chat and a look round the various stalls then lunch. The JEC had been given a private dining area in The Manor House Theatre. A selection of starters, pate and toast, egg mayonnaise, soup or fruit juice to start. A really good carvery for the main and a selection of deserts, I had the Lemon Meringue, beautiful. Including a glass of wine, they only charged us 10 Euros a head, fantastic value for money. May I take this opportunity to thank all those that attended and to thank Ian our Events Manager for putting together another brilliant day, I know he put extra effort in to this one. Ian also arranged a raffle which was called at the end of the meal, loads of prizes which raised 110 Euros which was donated to the Royal British Legion.
The superb selection of 11 Jaguars at this meeting, a little down on our normal numbers but this one was a bit out in the wilds and a long way for some people to travel, but those few cars brought 25 enthusiastic members. More photographs and a last chat and people started to depart just after 5.00pm. A great day, supporting a great cause, good food, fabulous cars. Our next meeting will be mid November, the exact date and location is yet to be finalised.
I also feel I have to give a special mention to John Parkin who has set up and manages our new web site www.jec-spain.es and David Shea who set up and manages our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/JaguarEnthusiastsClubSpain. Check them out.
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, full members also benefit from a glossy 132 page A4 monthly magazine, Jaguar spares department and a technical advice service second to none. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold, Chairman and Ian McMenemy, Events Manager. Eric can be contacted by email at jaguarspain@outlook.com or by phone on 609931647 or alternatively check out the JEC spain web site www.jec-spain.es Our Events Manager, Ian McMenemy can be contacted at McMenemy@JEC-events.com
Text and photographs by: Eric Arnold
