Zimply the Best

[chrisvega]

Recently I acquired a load of paperwork and history with a car.

Whilst sifting through the ream of papers I came across this programme that had me staring in disbelief.

Apparently Tina Turner presented the AWOL (Area West of London) Z Club Group annual awards at The Waters Edge, Ruislip in January 1997.

The 'Queen of Rock & Roll' in person, not a lookalike or tribute act!

The AWOL group motto was 'Simply the Best' and Tina Turner used to drive a Z so someone suggested writing to her agent/manager as she happened to be on a UK tour at the same time.

Over to you Stevie Boy Burns and anyone else old enough to have been there to take the story on from here!

 

[STEVE BURNS]

Oh I remember it well cost me a fortune to make that happen wonder who else can remember it
Unfortunately I had a big clear out of Z related stuff which included all the copies of the monthly news letters so cant remember who had the pleasure of receiving the awards

 

[Bazzateer]

Wow! I was working in Ruislip from 94-98 and was often in the Water's Edge. Never noticed any Zeds though. Nor Ms Turner!

 

[Paul_S]

That's awesome!

 

[Bazzateer]

That's awesome!

Not really, it was just a job.




Oh, you mean the Tina Turner bit?



I'll get my coat............

 

[STEVE BURNS]

Just discovered that the following awards were given in 1997
Member of the Year...Alan Maltby
Best attended of the Year... Paul Wrangle
Newcomer of the Year...Debbie Bunn
Most Absent With Out Leave (for not turning up at a meeting) Kevin Bristow

 

[STEVE BURNS]

Wow! I was working in Ruislip from 94-98 and was often in the Water's Edge. Never noticed any Zeds though. Nor Ms Turner!

Used to meet 3rd Sunday of each month
and before that we used to meet at the Fisheries on the canal near Harefield

 

[Mr.G]

Very nice Chris.

I think Frank Bruno may have been an SEZ club member in the 90s? Not sure if he went to any meets but he owned a 300ZX back then and was friends with Mr. F and use to visit him regularly in Brentwood.

From what I heard he sounded like a really good laugh to be around.

 

[Bazzateer]

Used to meet 3rd Sunday of each month
and before that we used to meet at the Fisheries on the canal near Harefield

Know that well too, my patch was Ruislip, Northwood and Harefield.

 

[STEVE BURNS]

Know that well too, my patch was Ruislip, Northwood and Harefield.

used be a blues club next to the Pub it moved on to Uxbridge when they did the pub up and it is now named The Coy Carp

 

[Bazzateer]

Coy Carp rings a bell. I left the area in 1998 and then only went back to Ruislip Manor to visit friends.

 

[datsfun]

Apparently Tina Turner presented the AWOL (Area West of London) Z Club Group annual awards at The Waters Edge, Ruislip in January 1997.

The 'Queen of Rock & Roll' in person, not a lookalike or tribute act!

If i could turn back time, this would be have been a great rendezvous as its only a 10 minute walk away for me!

 

[Mr.G]

If i could turn back time, this would be have been a great rendezvous as its only a 10 minute walk away for me!

That's Cher.

 

[Bazzateer]

If i could turn back time, this would be have been a great rendezvous as its only a 10 minute walk away for me!

I see what you did there

 

[Bazzateer]

So it is!

 

[datsfun]

That's Cher.

Someone here is totally clued up on their 80's hits

 

[Bazzateer]

Someone here is totally clued up on their 80's hits

Best era for popular music in my opinion.

Talking of Zimps

 

[chrisvega]

Best era for popular music in my opinion.

Talking of Zimps

View attachment 42780

Early 80's was pretty good for music but have to say the 70's takes the win on both cars and music

Not sure about your Zimp though, only an Imp enthusiast could like that one, not Zagato's finest work

Also found this business card in with the papers.
Big Sam must be the girl as the car in background is 00004 and not Big Sam!
70's advertising heh..

 

[Al Douglas]

Not the girl, Spike’s wife Clara wearing a Big Sam tee shirt.