Grey clouds are threatening but the rain is holding off so far. South Wales Land Rover Club have put on a display of ten vehicles at the Llangynidr Show. We took the opportunity for a night’s camping to avoid an uncomfortably early start, and have even managed to rescue a stuck burger wagon on site!… Continue reading Llangynidr Show
Welsh Festival of Land Rovers
The beautiful weather that we ordered has arrived and we’re enjoying a lovely weekend at the Royal Welsh Spring festival in Builth Wells. If you’re in the area we’re here all weekend (20 & 21 May 2023).
Bearbones
Many of our members are big fans of Bearbones, and suggested I share their Facebook page. If you haven’t already liked them, then search Facebook for ‘Bearbones Offroad – Land Rover Parts and Accessories’. As a taster here is one of their recent posts. This Defender was brought into us to have a top to… Continue reading Bearbones
Singleton Park
PLEASE NOTE – OUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW INTEREST! What could be more enjoyable than spending May Day Bank Holiday (Monday 1 May 2023) in the company of like-minded car enthusiasts? The club has submitted its registration for the Singleton Park Classic Car Show in Swansea, and hope to… Continue reading Singleton Park
Are you a paid-up member of the club but not yet a member of our Facebook Members page? Do you want to be? Just let Edwin know (edwin@swlrc.co.uk) and he’ll set you up! You can then participate in all manner of excitement, and maybe even win the Michael Fletcher cup (for a whole month) if… Continue reading Facebook
WFOLR 2023
We have been asked to once again put on a display of Land Rovers for the Royal Welsh Smallholding & Countryside Festival, which is to be held on 20 and 21 May 2023. We’re delighted! Stay tuned for updates and information on how you can join us!
Christmas do
After weeks of planning the day of the Christmas Party has arrived, and our members have not disappointed with their vehicle decorations! (Well, I may have disappointed some…! )
Friday nights
How did Fat Larry keep in touch with his band during lockdown? Zoom! It’s also how we keep in touch as a club between monthly meetings. Check the members area of Facebook for meeting details. We typically start at around eight and because we’re thrifty we use the free version that kicks us out after… Continue reading Friday nights
Christmas meal
EDIT – The order has now been submitted!The final order for our Christmas meal will be submitted on Saturday 3 December. Head over to the Members’ Facebook page and check the list that Wayne has put together to make sure that it shows what you have requested. Be like Santa and check it twice! Don’t… Continue reading Christmas meal
The Michael Fletcher Cup
In memory of our much-missed friend and member (and built from tools found in his garage) the Michael Fletcher Cup is awarded on a monthly basis to the member that has created the most posts on our Members’ Facebook page. Dare you enter this month’s challenge and walk off with this unexpectedly heavy trophy? Go… Continue reading The Michael Fletcher Cup