Thanks Richard for the offer, i think i have too many people for your vehicle, so we shall make our own way over in the polo.
I thought the head gasket had blown as it was leaking oil quite badly, turned out to be the oil pressure switch, so i had that replaced along with the cam belt, so 'penny' as she is known, is all good now.
Please everyone leave enough time to get to the meeting point, as time is of the essence and as Sir Paul stressed, it will be dark by 16:30 hrs.
I think our regular public house is gonna be in for a shock when we all march in there afterwards, usually covered in chalk and mud!! :-D