Celebrating Alex Moulton’s 90th Birthday at Bradford on Avon.
As many club members are already aware, Friday, April 9th, 2010 is Alex Moulton’s 90th birthday. The weekend of the 9th, 10th and 11th April will be a busy time for him, celebrating with his family and close friends. So that he can enjoy his birthday weekend in a relaxed and stress-free way, the Club will make its presentation to him on the 25th April at the West Barn, one of BoA Preservation Trust’s buildings just off the Frome Road, a few hundred metres from the railway station.Bradford on Avon Town Council, the Preservation Trust and the town’s Museum have joined forces to put on a four day exhibition celebrating Dr Moulton’s engineering career at the West Barn from April 25-28. Many members of the Club would like to pass on their best wishes to him and the Club will be organising a ride in the area. The arrival of the ride in BoA will coincide with Alex Moulton being at the West Barn so that we can make our presentation to him.
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There will be a Club Ride along the canal at BoA.The ride will start at 10 a.m. from St Margaret's Hall car park. At 12 noon, we will meet AM at the West Barn and present him with the Club gift.
Another landmark birthday celebration for another of BoA’s engineers will be happening at the same time. Jem Marsh, former racing driver and co-founder of sports car maker Marcos will be 80 on April 15. The Museum is honouring Mr. Marsh’s achievements and many Marcos owners will be bringing their cars into the town on the 25th. It will be quite a colourful occasion