Your Action Planner for the months ahead ...
| Events organised by the AHC, or with significant AHC involvement, are colour-coded thus: | ||||||||
| National | Eastern | Midlands & Overseas | New Forest | Northern | Southern Counties | South Western | Thames Valley | HealeySport |
If you find any errors, or have an event you think should be listed here, please email events@austinhealeyclub.com. Watch this space for late additions and changes. |
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| 2012 | |
| FEBRUARY | |
| 12 | NATIONAL : NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Starts at 10:30 am. Stratford Manor Hotel, Warwick Road, Black Hill, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 0PY. Nigel Escolme T: 01403 891697 |
| 18 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: DINNER DANCE & PRIZE GIVING. Starts at 06:30 pm. The Miramar Hotel, Bournemouth, Dorset. BH1 3AL. Starts in the Garden Suite, Dinner will be served at 7.30pm. Tickets are £34.00 per head (this is a subsidised event) and will include afternoon tea, complimentary wine at your table with dinner, and dancing. Jim Finch T: 01962 862378 |
| MARCH | |
| 22 | SPRING SALE. DORSET VINTAGE & CLASSIC AUCTIONS. The Gartell Light Railway, Common Lane Yenston, Templecombe Somerset. BA8 0NB. More details here. Brian Chant T: 01963 363353 |
| 24 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Castle Combe. (2 Lap) BMC S. Allan Cameron |
| 24 - 25 | NORTHERN CENTRE: CLASSIC CAR SPECTACULAR. Event City, The Trafford Centre, Manchester. Ken Broster T: 01829 733244 |
| 25 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: LUNCH. Woodlands Lodge Hotel, Woodlands, Hants. Lynn Loades T: 023 8029 2578 |
| 25 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: SPRING LUNCH. George & Dragon, Houghton. Steve Everest T: 01444 235801 |
| 31 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: REGIS CLASSIC PEAK DISTRICT 2-DAY EVENT. Ally Green T: 01243 542674 |
| APRIL | |
| 1 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: AUSTIN 7 95TH RUN. Epsom to Brighton. For all Austins. Steve Everest T: 01444 235801 |
| 3 - 22 | TOUR: 'CASABLANCA OR BUST'. Charlie & Veronica Buxton |
| 7 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Prescott. BOC H. Allan Cameron |
| 8 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: LACKFORD ENGINEERING MIDGET AND SPRITE CHALLENGE. Donington Park. Gil Duffy T: 01886 880882 |
| 14 | PRIDE OF LONGBRIDGE EVENT 2012. Starts at 10:00 am. Cofton Park. B31 2BQ. Till 4pm. Email John Baker with make, model and reg no. John Baker |
| 15 | NATIONAL : NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Starts at 10:30 am. Stratford Manor Hotel, Warwick Road, Black Hill, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 0PY. Nigel Escolme T: 01403 891697 |
| 19 - 22 | EASTERN CENTRE: DAFFODIL WEEKEND. Sandra Leyland T: 01162 606477 |
| 21 - 22 | BRISTOL CLASSIC CAR SHOW. The Royal Bath & West Showground, near Shepton Mallet. More details here. |
| 22 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Gurston Down. BARC H. Allan Cameron |
| 22 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: DRIVE IT SUNDAY. Dave Cowell T: 01932 34988 |
| 22 | DRIVE-IT DAY'S BIGGEST & BEST GET-TOGETHER. SOUTH HANTS VEHICLE PRESERVATION SOCIETY. Southsea Common. There is no set time, Southsea Common will be open to participants from 11am. Chris Neal T: 01794 340996 or Peter Holloway T: 07941 842851 |
| 29 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: NEW MEMBERS DAY. Fort Nelson, Fareham. Details TBA. |
| 29 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: EGG CUP RUN. Derek Edwards T: 01737 765891 |
| 29 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: SPRING RUN TO MEET NEW MEMBERS, WARM THE CARS. Enjoy old friends and a chat - Drive and Lunch. Richard Winter T: 01235 555106 |
| MAY | |
| 5 - 6 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: LACKFORD ENGINEERING MIDGET AND SPRITE CHALLENGE. Brands Hatch Indy. Gil Duffy T: 01886 880882 |
| 5 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. MIRA. BDC S TT. Allan Cameron |
| 6 | EASTERN CENTRE: BATTLESBRIDGE CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Mike Powell |
| 19 - 20 | BEAULIEU SPRING AUTOJUMBLE. T: 01590 612345 |
| 20 | EASTERN CENTRE: SUFFOLK RUN. Richard Mayes |
| 25 - 27 | JERSEY INTERNATIONAL MOTORING FESTIVAL. Julie Salmon |
| 26 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Prescott. BOC H TT. Allan Cameron |
| 26 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: OPEN DAY WITH BILL RAWLES CLASSIC CARS. Four Marks, Hants. Details TBA. |
| 28 - 1 Jun | NEW FOREST CENTRE: FIVE DAY VISIT TO THE SUFFOLK COAST. Jim Palmer T: 01329 289568 |
| JUNE | |
| 2 - 4 | CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Tatton Park, Knutsford. Ken Broster T: 01829 733244 or Mike Stonier T: 07521 515746 |
| 9 | EASTERN CENTRE: LETCHWORTH PICNIC. Richard Mayes |
| 9 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: PLANNED VISIT TO BRIZE NORTON. On if the RAF is available pending its busy load!. Richard Kidson T: 01753 620000 |
| 10 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: MEANDER AND VISIT TO HAWTHORN COLLECTION. Peter Harris T: 07081 353072 |
| 10 | NATIONAL : NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Starts at 10:30 am. Stratford Manor Hotel, Warwick Road, Black Hill, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 0PY. Nigel Escolme T: 01403 891697 |
| 14 | SUMMER SALE. DORSET VINTAGE & CLASSIC AUCTIONS. The Gartell Light Railway, Common Lane Yenston, Templecombe Somerset. BA8 0NB. More details here. Brian Chant T: 01963 363353 |
| 15 - 17 | MIDLANDS & OVERSEAS CENTRE: HEALEYS ON BROADWAY. The Cotswold Conference Centre, Broadway. Midlands & Overseas Centre Weekend. More details here. Mell Ward T: 01827 260644 |
| 15 - 17 | NATIONAL : NATIONAL CONCOURS. Cotswold Conference Centre, Broadway, Worceshire. Josef Eckert |
| 15 - 17 | NORTHERN CENTRE: CHOLMONDELEY PAGEANT OF POWER. Mike Stonier T: 07521 515746 |
| 15 - 17 | 5TH EVENT OF THE CHOLMONDELEY PAGEANT OF POWER. Cheshire, A49 Whitchurch to Tarporley Road. Ken Broster T: 01829 733244 |
| 17 | EASTERN CENTRE: VISIT TO GLEN MILLER MUSEUM. near Bedford. Richard Mayes |
| 17 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Blyton Park. MAC S. Allan Cameron |
| 23 - 24 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: LACKFORD ENGINEERING MIDGET AND SPRITE CHALLENGE. Silverstone GP Arena. Gil Duffy T: 01886 880882 |
| 23 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: TECHNICAL DAY AT ORCHARD RESTORATIONS. Kevin Law T: 01435 812374 |
| 24 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Silverstone. S TT MGCC. Allan Cameron |
| 24 | MIDSUMMER MEANDER - A TOURING ASSEMBLY OF CLASSIC AND SPORTS CARS. Starts at 09:30 am. Weston's Cider Car Park, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Herefordshire. HR8 2NQ. With the support of Westons Cider and for the benefit of St. Edward's Church, Kempley. Registration: 9.30am, First Car Start: 10.00am. Tour Distance: 100 miles (Option of 70 miles). Route: Mainly minor roads and some A roads, mostly in rural Herefordshire, with short distances in Powys and Gloucestershire, visiting some of the most attractive sites this beautiful area has to offer. For all cars built before 1990, all replicas, kit cars and other cars of significant interest. Entry Fee: £45.00 for driver and one passenger and includes tea or coffee and biscuits before start of tour, rally style tour plaque, route book with tulip diagrams, free car parking at Gloucestershire's best known beauty spot, buffet meal at end of tour, souvenir award. Add £10.00 per additional passenger. Martin Daykin T: 01531 890928 |
| 25 - 29 | RENDEZVOUS 2012. AUSTIN HEALEY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF B.C. Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. More details here. |
| JULY | |
| 1 | EASTERN CENTRE: SANDRINGHAM CARRIAGE DRIVING. Richard Mayes |
| 1 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: SHUTTLEWORTH. Wander around the Car and Aeroplane Museum and experience the Militiary Air Show. Great location, fine views and fun atmosphere. Nick Crocker T: 01344 776091 |
| 6 - 8 | SOUTH WESTERN CENTRE: LEMANS CLASSIC. Contact Mark Knight to register interest. Mark Knight |
| 7 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Goodwood. AMOC S TT. Allan Cameron |
| 14 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: BBQ AND NFC CONCOURS. Anderwood in the New Forest. TBA |
| 14 - 15 | NORTHERN CENTRE: OULTON PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Oulton Park. Mike Stonier T: 07521 515746 |
| 14 - 15 | NORTHERN CENTRE: MANCHESTER AIRPORT SHOW. Manchester Airport. Mike Stonier T: 07521 515746 |
| 14 - 15 | OULTON PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Oulton Park. Mike Stonier T: 07521 515746 |
| 15 | EASTERN CENTRE: NEW MEMBERS DAY. Richard Mayes |
| 15 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: BBQ AT ANNE & PIERS DE LEGH. Crawley Down. Anne & Piers De Legh T: 01343 713744 |
| 20 - 22 | NORTHERN CENTRE: VINTAGE FESTIVAL. Speke Hall. Mike Stonier T: 07521 515746 |
| 20 - 22 | SILVERSTONE CLASSIC. Rob Hudson T: 01452 857327 |
| 20 - 22 | CLASSIC/VINTAGE CARS - MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT. Speke Hall, Speke, Liverpool. New Event. Ken Broster T: 01829 733244 |
| 28 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: VISIT TO BLETCHLEY PARK. Explore the Story of the Code Breakers of WW2. Ian Foster T: 01296 612501 |
| 29 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: SUMMER MEANDER. Stuart & Jenny Elliss T: 01243 264125 |
| AUGUST | |
| 5 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Harewood. BARC H TT. Allan Cameron |
| 11 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: LACKFORD ENGINEERING MIDGET AND SPRITE CHALLENGE. Oulton Park. Gil Duffy T: 01886 880882 |
| 11 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: BLUEBELL VINTAGE TRANSPORT WEEKEND. Steve Everest T: 01444 235801 |
| 12 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Loton Park. HDLCC H. Allan Cameron |
| 12 | NATIONAL : NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Starts at 10:30 am. Stratford Manor Hotel, Warwick Road, Black Hill, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 0PY. Nigel Escolme T: 01403 891697 |
| 18 - 19 | NORTHERN CENTRE: CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Tatton Park. Mike Stonier T: 07521 515746 |
| 18 - 19 | CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Tatton Park, Knutsford. Ken Broster T: 01829 733244 or Mike Stonier T: 07521 515746 |
| 19 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: CRANLEIGH CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Stephen Casson T: 07880 736373 |
| 19 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: MGCC GROOMBRIDGE SUMMER GATHERING. John Saunders T: 01323 511290 |
| 19 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: HAM POLO. Drive, lunch and watch hurling horses in Polo Trophy Matches. Great Day out, our own tent, tasty food, all in a fun environment. Stephen Huntington T: 07801 625197 |
| 24 - 27 | EASTERN CENTRE: EASTERN CENTRE WEEKEND. Angie & Chris Davis T: 01206 385982 (before 8pm) |
| 24 - 27 | CLASSIC & EXCLUSIVE CAR WEEKEND IN FLANDERS FIELDS. Ypres, Belgium. More details here. |
| 26 | EASTERN CENTRE: LITTLE GRANSDEN AIR SHOW. Richard Mayes |
| 26 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: SIMPLY CLASSICS AT BEAULIEU. Beaulieu. Details later |
| SEPTEMBER | |
| 7 - 14 | SEE A DIFFERENT PART OF SPAIN. CLASSICS ON THE ROAD. Organised exclusively for the Austin Healey Club. Visit the Cantabria and La Rioja regions in Spain. More details here. Stewart Cusden T: +34 619722185 |
| 8 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Wiscombe. MGCC H. TT. Allan Cameron |
| 8 - 9 | BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE. T: 01590 612345 |
| 9 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: LACKFORD ENGINEERING MIDGET AND SPRITE CHALLENGE. Thruxton. Gil Duffy T: 01886 880882 |
| 9 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Gurston Down. BARC H. TT. Allan Cameron |
| 20 | AUTUMN SALE. DORSET VINTAGE & CLASSIC AUCTIONS. The Gartell Light Railway, Common Lane Yenston, Templecombe Somerset. BA8 0NB. More details here. Brian Chant T: 01963 363353 |
| 22 - 23 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: KOP HILL. Hillclimb and marvelous collection of classic cars - free access to all locations, Our own Club Car Stand. Barry Marsh T: 01844 342651 |
| 23 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Shelsley Walsh. MAC H. Allan Cameron |
| 23 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: GUTS RALLY. Peter Harris T: 07081 353072 |
| OCTOBER | |
| 7 | NATIONAL : NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Starts at 10:30 am. Stratford Manor Hotel, Warwick Road, Black Hill, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 0PY. Nigel Escolme T: 01403 891697 |
| 13 - 14 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: LACKFORD ENGINEERING MIDGET AND SPRITE CHALLENGE. Snetterton. Gil Duffy T: 01886 880882 |
| 14 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: HEALEYSPORT SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Curorough. MAC S. TT. Allan Cameron |
| 14 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: AUTUMN LEAVES. Derek Edwards T: 01737 765891 |
| 20 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: KARTING - COMPETITION RACING. Fun and see how slow one actually goes ! Actual date to be confirmed. Rob Fenton T: 020 899 88718 |
| 26 - 28 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: THREE NIGHT VISIT TO THE FOREST OF DEAN. Details later |
| NOVEMBER | |
| 4 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: LONDON-BRIGHTON LUNCH. Steve Everest T: 01444 235801 |
| 12 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Followed by dinner/drinks. Details to follow |
| 14 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Dave Cowell T: 01932 34988 |
| DECEMBER | |
| 2 | NATIONAL : ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Starts at 10:30 am. Stratford Manor Hotel, Warwick Road, Black Hill, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 0PY. Nigel Escolme T: 01403 891697 |
| 2 | NATIONAL : NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Starts at 01:00 pm. Stratford Manor Hotel, Warwick Road, Black Hill, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 0PY. Nigel Escolme T: 01403 891697 |
| 6 | WINTER SALE. DORSET VINTAGE & CLASSIC AUCTIONS. The Gartell Light Railway, Common Lane Yenston, Templecombe Somerset. BA8 0NB. More details here. Brian Chant T: 01963 363353 |
| 7 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: SUSSEX NOGGIN & NATTER CHRISTMAS DINNER (PROVISIONAL). Steve Everest T: 01444 235801 |
| 2013 | |
| MAY | |
| 26 - 1 Jun | NATIONAL : 4TH EUROPEAN HEALEY MEETING. Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland. More details here. Tony Curran T: 01270 652084 or John Keener T: 01494 728360 |
