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#1 McTaff

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Posted 14 May 2010 - 16:57

Hello All, just a note to say thankyou to everyone who has helped with the progression of the history of the Welsh International Rally.

We are now about there with the information and the images and aim to launch in November or December. It will be a big book, there are lots of anecdotes, stats. and unseen photographs. I will keep you updated as things progress.

The cost is likely to be in the £40 bracket due to the size and we will probably limit issue to 1,500 copies.

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#2 McTaff

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Posted 20 May 2010 - 17:39

Quick update, foreword will be by Hannu Mikkola and we have a great cover shot of him in the Eaton Yale Escort.

#3 Rob Lees

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Posted 27 May 2010 - 19:51

Looking forward to this, McTaff - if it's as good as the Epynt tome it will be getting a prominent place on my bookshelf. :up:

#4 McTaff

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Posted 28 May 2010 - 15:36

It'll be bigger, that's for sure! :eek:

#5 Ted Walker

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Posted 29 May 2010 - 07:28

Looking forward to it especially all those excellent photos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#6 McTaff

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Posted 30 May 2010 - 17:26

Looking forward to it especially all those excellent photos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thanks Ted, your contribution has been invaluable along with many others who have found quirky or unusual shots from the event.


#7 McTaff

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Posted 02 July 2010 - 18:34

A quick update, the new book is in the process of being designed, the first section is complete and looks really good. Hopefully it will be out a little earlier than anticipated in October. A launch also looks likely to happen early in that month and we hope to have a number of former winners along for a forum.

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Posted 03 July 2010 - 07:34

I look forward to this new book, having spectated on the event previously.................I have the Epynt book too, a great piece of work :up:

#9 McTaff

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Posted 06 July 2010 - 17:29

It's looking very likely that the book launch will be held at Brecon Theatre on the evening of Thursday October the 7th. Once it is set in stone I will give a telephone number for anyone wanting to come along, the tickets should be £10 each. We hope to have a number of former winners along and other characters who will be interviewed by John Horton.

#10 McTaff

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Posted 07 July 2010 - 17:43

Pre order forms can be obtained with a request to Martin@leonard77.fsnet.co.uk

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#11 McTaff

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Posted 17 July 2010 - 18:24

Direct link to order form now available.

http://www.griffinra...lyOrderForm.pdf

#12 McTaff

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Posted 21 July 2010 - 18:16

The book is priced at £35, either collect from the launch at Brecon Theatre on October 7th or have it posted via the link in the last post. :)

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Posted 29 July 2010 - 10:39

The book is priced at £35, either collect from the launch at Brecon Theatre on October 7th or have it posted via the link in the last post. :)


Bon Jour Martin,
Sorry I wont be able to get across from France for the book launch in Brecon, however, my cheque is winging its way accross to you, good luck with it, I cant wait get hold of it.
My book, Fly Army, with a forward by Alan Allard, is in the last stages now before publication, its taken long enough!!! but it should be on Amazon very soon.
Kind Regards,
Les Dalton.

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#14 McTaff

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Posted 30 July 2010 - 21:22

Bon Jour Martin,
Sorry I wont be able to get across from France for the book launch in Brecon, however, my cheque is winging its way accross to you, good luck with it, I cant wait get hold of it.
My book, Fly Army, with a forward by Alan Allard, is in the last stages now before publication, its taken long enough!!! but it should be on Amazon very soon.
Kind Regards,
Les Dalton.


Look forward to seeing it! Hope France is warm and treating you well!

#15 McTaff

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Posted 14 August 2010 - 17:17

Tickets for the launch night are now available, Barrie Whizzo Williams and Jeff Churchill are confirmed for a grilling by John Horton, the list will get better but is not fully confirmed yet.

Ticket link https://theatrbryche...g.ticketsolve.c ... 832/events


#16 McTaff

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Posted 31 August 2010 - 18:51

Tickets for the launch night are now available, Barrie Whizzo Williams and Jeff Churchill are confirmed for a grilling by John Horton, the list will get better but is not fully confirmed yet.

Ticket link https://theatrbryche...g.ticketsolve.c ... 832/events


A good selection of people now coming, many former winners including Whizzo, Russell Brookes, Neil Wilson and John Davenport. Currently working on cars for the stage, the ex Mikkola Quattro Sport being one.


#17 McTaff

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Posted 02 September 2010 - 17:31

A good selection of people now coming, many former winners including Whizzo, Russell Brookes, Neil Wilson and John Davenport. Currently working on cars for the stage, the ex Mikkola Quattro Sport being one.


David Llewellin is confirmed for the forum.


#18 McTaff

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Posted 07 December 2010 - 06:54

Many thanks to all who have helped us with this book, it is now well over half sold which is good news for us. They are currently flowing out for Christmas so don't leave it too late if you want a copy posted. www.griffinrally.com

#19 McTaff

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Posted 22 September 2011 - 20:27

Well, it's one year since the book was launched, we now have about 300 to move on before Christmas so that we don't get moaned at for cluttering the dining room! It's a great Christmas present so if you want one be quickish and be ready for the festive season. www.griffinrally.com or from Don Barrow or if out and about on rallies in Wales, Rally Marketing.