OUTPOST North West Region Newsletter

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IN MEMORY OFDR. PETER PRESTON- HOUGH

1956 - 2017 R.I.P.

CHAIRTHING’S PRE-SEASONPERAMBULATION

Oh dear, such sad news as we embark onthe new season. Dr Peter PrestonHough’s passing was a true shock. Peterhas always been Peter, and now he isn’t.I am pleased to report that committeeand region were well represented at Pe-ter’s very moving funeral.We were there with reps from BARC andBRSCC, Susan and family, AMOC bods,police (Peter’s profession) and academics(Peter’s Doctorate was earned for thesison WW2 RAF Far East and Europe atWolverhampton University).Massive congratulations to Bill Gray on astunning debut as Regional Training Of-ficer. And to all the Trainers who deliv-ered such excellent sessions. A brilliantweekend all round. I hope those of youwho came on down enjoyed and learned inequal measure.OK, I’m sure you will all say “I know whatto do, how and when” BUT practical andtheoretical refreshment enhances theskill set. Not only that, but the ruleschange year by year, and “live” learning ismuch better than just reading a rulebook. My mantra – Training and Experi-ence. You can’t beat it!You saw the presentation of, or received,our regional awards. These recognise theachievements and contributions of ouroutstanding fellow oranges. More thanthat, they celebrate the skill and dedica-tion demonstrated by all of you. A triteobservation, maybe, but motor sport, amulti-billion pound industry, is foundedupon the dedicated contribution of usmarshals. We can all be proud of thatfact.

We are now into our Diamond JubileeYear. The BMMC has been making motorsport happen for 60 years. That is anincredible achievement. We rememberour colleagues from over the years; allthose famous names who shaped our clubinto the fab organisation that it now is.You now carry the torch into the future.Talking Diamond, we WILL be having anend-of-season social event up here inNorth Region. This is a special year, sowe hope to celebrate with hundreds ofyou. Details will follow as plans takeshape, but think “One Saturday in No-vember” and you won’t be surprised. Asmentioned on Training Sunday, there willbe significant discounting of costs, soyou just have to be there.For now, the season starts here. Pleasebe careful out there.North West Region:The Northern Powerhouse.Mike Cadwallader

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JLT/MSA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARMARGARET SIMPSON

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MGCC MARSHALS & OFFICIALS

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## MEMBERSHIP NEWS ##If you have not renewed yourmembership get your skates on, youonly have until the end of March tobe in with a chance of the MSVStar Prize Draw and the BMMC60th Anniversary Goody Box.Non-renewal means that you willlose access to the club’s websiteand the Volunteering Database.Renewing is easy with our on-linerenewal system on the website.

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North West Region Training Weekendgets underway with another full house!

Over 400 participants attended.

Our National Chairman, Nadine Lewistalks to the Saturday induction class.

Learning to flag in a scenariobased event is key to developing

the best flaggies!

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HAIRY ADVENTURES AROUNDTHE GLOBE Part 2

In the last edition of Outpost, we reported onthe popular marshal from the North WestRegion, Janette Williams – aka “DreadlockMarshal”. She was given this moniker by For-mula 1 fans on the internet after the sheappeared helping to push a Ferrari to safetyduring qualifying for the 2013 Canadian GrandPrix.Even though Janette nowadays uses the“Dreadlock Marshal” to identify herself onFacebook, it is something of a misnomer asher striking blonde mane is actually createdby braided hair extensions.Travelling is a big part of Williams’ life and soshe decided to combine two of her favouritethings by marshalling while on holiday. Follow-ing some enjoyable skiing trips, Janette isvery fond of Canada and its people which iswhy, having undertaken some research intothe application process, she ended up on thetelly at her first overseas event – for theGrand Prix at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Ville-neuve – in 2013. After the race, with herimage now all over the internet, she becamesomething of a celebrity with fans constantlycoming up to have their photo taken next toher.The only downside was, with Canada’s 4:30 amstart, another holiday was urgently requiredon return to Blighty! This did not put Janetteoff further trackside expeditions around theWorld and since 2013 she has been a GrandPrix regular at the British, Canadian, US andSingapore rounds of the World Championshipplus all the major events at Silverstone.For the US race, rather than staying down-town in Austin Texas, the team from Britainhire a motorhome – or RV as they are calledin the States – so that they can go touring.The event in America gave Janette one of hermost moving experiences last season. Shesays, “Standing on the grid in the beautifulsunshine, beside Felipe Massa’s Williams,

while the Star-Spangled Banner was beingsung as helicopters went overhead was, forme, a very special moment which I shall re-member forever.”All this Globe-Trotting has enabled Janetteto compare the different approaches to mar-shalling in various countries. In Canada, forinstance, messages from Race Control aretransmitted in two languages – French andEnglish. Also in that country, during thecourse of a 3-day meeting, marshals will berotated around posts that have a low, mediumor high probability of incidents occurring.While on post each day, the “corner workers”– as they are called across the pond – enjoyfurther variation being allocated differenttasks for each session. For instance, theycould be performing incident, flagging or“Comms” (radio) duties.Having marshalled in Canada for the past 4seasons, it almost feels like her “local” track.“It’s the whole experience of the holiday(that I love),” explains Williams,“as I stay atthe same hotel as some of the F1 teams anddrivers. Last year I kept bumping into NicoHulkenberg – in the lift… in the bar! Then Isaw Massa at breakfast and Sergio Perezplaying the giant Scalextric which is alwaysset up in the Reception area, to name but afew. That doesn’t happen at many tracks!”

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Meanwhile, the heat in Singapore coupledwith the fact that it is a night race makes itanother unique experience. The humiditymeans marshalling overalls are not the mostcomfortable attire while the reflections ofthe harsh lighting off the bodywork of thecars makes it difficult to identify when blueflags need to be displayed during practice andqualifying.Another feature of the event at the MarinaBay Street Circuit is that most of the localmarshals only provide safety cover at this onemeeting. Nonetheless, their training is impec-cable and during signing on everyone receivesa thick handbook describing the action to betaken in every possible scenario. Janette stillhas her copy as a souvenir.Back at the Canadian Grand Prix, nationalidentity is very important to the marshalswho converge from around the World to helpwith running of that event and many takealong the flags of their home countries tohang on the barriers.Not to be left out, just before last year’srace Janette spotted a woollen sheep in agarden centre in Wales and decided that“Ewean” would do the job of representing herhomeland – especially if she wore matchingheadgear!Alongside Janette’s iconic hair-style, Ewean

has become something of a celebrity in hisown right and is the more widely known of thetwo travelling companions who join her on themany Global adventures. The other is herhusband, Paul.A scientist by trade, Paul is one of the bandof enthusiastic amateur photographers wholine the spectator areas at Oulton Park. Asolicitor friend of his was working on a courtcase with Janette and that is how the initialconnection was made. They met face to facefor the first time at Old Hall in 2008.Paul now does all the driving to the circuits upand down the country with a caravan in tow.As well as photographing cars, his associa-tions with the marshalling community havemade him more aware of the emotional in-volvement those in orange have with motor-sport. Having noted the reaction of a USGrand Prix corner worker to one of Paul’sphoto’s of him pushing a Force India a fewyears ago, the couple have created the“Dreadlock Marshal” Facebook page so thatfellow marshals can see the pictures Paultakes of them dealing with incidents.Janette knows how much this means to hercolleagues as she has kept of scrapbook ofpages from the likes of Autosport and Auto-

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course when she has appeared in images usedby those publications.This social media presence also allows Jan-ette to keep in contact with the many friendsshe has made around the world but she hassome trepidation about embracing the digitalrevolution. Ewean, however, has no qualmsabout the stepping in front of the lens torecord Janette’s travels and her brusheswith the stars of motor racing.“Ewean has met a whole host of famous fac-es,” Janette explains,“Who he either poseswith, such as Paul Hollywood, Christian Hornerand Damon Hill, or shamelessly photobombs,such as Lewis Hamilton and (Alpine ski racer)Lyndsey Vonn. He is always attached to mysuit at every meeting, so there is no escape,obviously within reason, as I would nevercompromise marshalling professionalism foran opportunity, no matter how tempting, dur-ing a live session!“It means I can post what I am getting up toon social media through him, without feeling‘exposed’! So far, Ewean’s favourite celebrityfriend is Johnny Herbert- even if Johnnytried to bite his head off! And I have a funnyfeeling that he has lots more adventures to

come, facilitated courtesy of this wonderfulpastime.”We can certainly expect Ewean and co toenjoy further travels in the future. SeeingFormula 1 or WEC at Spa and the V8 Super-cars in Australia are ambitions at the top ofJanette’s bucketlist.We can also expect to continue to see thoseblonde braids dashing around ensuring pro-ceedings run without delay on our local tracksat Oulton Park and Anglesey. Janette is cur-rently a Red Badge Experienced Track andExperienced Specialist marshal with no ambi-tions to go beyond that level.She tells us, “As I have a demanding day job,for me, this is primarily a hobby, a way torelease stress and enjoy myself. Therefore,I have never sought to proceed past the ‘redbadge’ stage. That said, inevitably, there areoccasions, especially at some circuits, wherethe numbers are short, when I have acted asChief Startline or Pits. The closest I came toa Post Chief ontrack was at the first USGrand Prix I did in 2013, where I was ‘Comms’for the 3 days at Turn 16, something I hadnever remotely done before at any level, letalone at F1 and led me to conclude I neverwanted to do it again!”Dave (Fasttoes) Williams

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2017

RACE MEETINGSMar 25 BRSCC NW OultonApr 01 750MC OultonApr 15 MSVR - GT/F3 OultonApr 17 MSVR - GT/F3 OultonApr 22 BARC NW AngleseyApr 23 BARC NW AngleseyMay 06 BRSCC NW OultonMay 13 MSVR/Aston Martin OultonMay 20 BARC(HQ) - BTCC OultonMay 21 BARC(HQ) - BTCC OultonMay 27 MSVR Oulton

HILLCLIMB MEETINGSMar 25 Hagley&DMC Loton ParkMar 26 Hagley&DMC Loton ParkApr 15 Hagley&DMC Loton ParkApr 16 Hagley&DMC Loton ParkMay 14 MGCC NW ScammondenMay 20 Hagley&DMC Loton ParkMay 21 Hagley&DMC Loton Park

SPRINT MEETINGSApr 01 Longton&DMC AngleseyApr 02 Longton&DMC AngleseyApr 22 Liverpool MC AintreeApr 29 MGCC NW AngleseyApr 30 MGCC NW AngleseyMay 21 Liverpool MC Three Sisters

NW REGION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

4th April 2017

BMMC NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETINGS

14th May 20173rd September 2017

3rd December 2017 (& AGM)

WELCOME - NEW MEMBERSWe would like to extend a warm welcometo the new members below. We sincerelywish you a happy and safe future.Harry Mitchell KeighleyBarry Hewitt BisphamYvonne Robinson BisphamKen Lloyd LudlowCaroline Newton CulcethMichael Trumper TelfordAdam Beattie PadihamClaire Hindley UrmstonShane Papworth Winsford

NEXT NEWSLETTERNext Copy Date - 18th April 2017Publishing Date - 25th April 2017

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New Overalls are only available from AWS RACEWEAR -Tel: 01233 638 498 quoting BMMC membership number

For all other enquiries contact the Regional Regalia Officer,Adam Levitt at Oulton Park or Anglesey circuits.

or:The National Regalia Officer - Eric Ridler

Email: Nat.Regalia@marshals.co.uk

REGALIA PRICE LIST

Description Price

BMMC CLOTH BADGES, LAPEL BADGES & STICKERS £2.00

UNION FLAG CLOTH BADGE c/w WEBSITE £2.00

BMMC GRADING BADGES £1.00

‘HEROES’ CLOTH BADGES, LAPEL BADGES & STICKERS £2.00

LEATHER WELDERS GLOVES £4.00

HI-VIS WATERPROOF GLOVES £4.50

WOOLLEN SKI HATS - BLACK or ORANGE £4.50

BASEBALL CAPS - BLACK or ORANGE £7.00

OUTBACK SUN HATS SP50 £15.00

PROBAN OVERALLS- SMALL (Ideal for Cadet Marshals) £12.00Poloshirts and Mugs also ‘Heroes’ T-Shirts and mugs,Sweatshirts and Fleece Jackets are available by mailorder. Catalogue and Order forms can be downloadedfrom the club website or from Eric Ridler, BMMC NRO

The contents included in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editor or the BMMC.All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by anymeans, without the prior permission in writing of the British Motorsports Marshals’ Club.Enquiries concerning reproduction should be sent to the Newsletter Editor at the address above.

ChairmanMike Cadwallader

Apt.20 Tower Building22 Water Street

LIVERPOOL; L3 1BHTel: 07855 268 635

Email: NW.Chair(at)marshals.co.uk

Membership SecretaryDarren Gallagher46 The Triangle

TIMPERLEYWA15 6DP

Tel: 07855 907893Email: NW.Members(at)marshals.co.ukk

Training CoordinatorBill Gray

2 Oakford CloseBANKS

PR9 8BPTel: 01704 220839

Email: NW.Training(at)marshals.co.uk

Recruitment OfficerRob Wood

80 Geneva WayBiddulph; Staffs

ST8 7FEMobile: 07515 537209

Email: NW.Recruiting(at)marshals.co.uk

Committee MemberMike Broadbent184 Crewe Road

HaslingtonCREWE;CW1 5RT

Tel: 01270 582866Email:

SecretaryGordon Knight

1 Brackley RoadMONTONM30 9LG

Tel: 0161 707 4833Email: NW.secretary(at)marshls.co.uk

Grading OfficerRob Mugurian

15 Nesfield DriveSANDBACHCW11 4NT

Tel: 01270 211414Email: NW.Grading(at)marshals.co.uk

Social Media OfficerRob Lee

1a TarnsideORRELL, Wigan

WN5 8RNMobile: 07818 871874

Email: NW.Media(at)marshals.co.uk

Website AdminEric Ridler

41 Norwood DriveTIMPERLEYWA15 7LD

Tel: 0161 904 9724Email:NW.Webadmin(at)marshals.co.uk

Regalia OfficerAdam Levitt

25 White Moss RoadSkelmersdale

Lancs.WN8 8BL

Mobile: 07714 020240Email:NW.Regalia(at)marshals.co.uk

Vice Chair & Newsletter EditorEric Ridler

41 Norwood DriveTIMPERLEYWA15 7LD

Tel: 0161 904 9724Email: NW.News(at)marshals.co.uk

Volunteering CoordinatorDave Cleaveley13 Rowley WayKNUTSFORD

WA16 9AUMobile: 07731 741348

Email: NW.Volco(at)marshals.co.uk

Marshal LiaisonMark Noble

11 Bransdale CloseGreat Sankey, WARRINGTON

WA5 3FWMobile: 07580 504411

Email: NW.Liaison(at)marshals.co.uk

Speed RepresentativeBill Gray

2 Oakford CloseBANKS

PR9 8BPTel: 01704 220839

Email: NW.Speed(at)marshals.co.uk

Rally RepresentativeIan Briggs

12 Kilburn CloseHEALD GREEN

StockportSK8 3LP

Tel: 0161 436 5071Email: north(at)brmc.org.uk

Committee Members Information

National ChairmanNadine Lewis

‘Catalina’. 2 The NurseryBeach Road

HARTFORD; CW8 4UHEmail:

Bmmc.Chair(at)marshals.co.uk

National Membership SecretaryDave Reed

The Berries, 26 Little LondonSILVERSTONE

NN12 8UPEmail:

Nat.Members(at)marshals.co.uk

National SecretarySteve Woolfe

88 Scholes LanePRESTWICH

M25 0AUEmail:

Nat.Secretary(at)marshals.co.uk

National Grading OfficerSteve Malec

14 Osborn CloseIpplepen

TQ12 5XBEmail:

Nat.Grading(at)marshals.co.uk

National TreasurerColin Barnes

24 Tewkesbury ClosePoynton, Cheshire

SK12 1QJEmail:

Nat.Treasurer(at)marshals.co.uk

National P.R.O.Paul Sutcliffe7 Fourth AveLIMESIDEOL8 3RU

Email:Nat.Pro(at)marshals.co.uk

National Officers Information