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Your Action Planner for the months ahead ...

Events organised by the AHC, or with significant AHC involvement, are colour-coded thus (click box to filter):
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.
Please sign-in to the Members' Area to see contact phone numbers

2026
JANUARY
Normal January Northumbria Noggin night for the Late Christmas Dinner at the Rosmarino Italian restaurant in North Shield where they can take up to 40 people and make it exclusive. 7 for 7.30PM. Book your place with Murray.  Murray Shand
FEBRUARY
7 February 2026Annual Dinner Dance
Will again be held at the Miramar Hotel, Bournemouth so put this date in your diaries. We will meet for tea at 3pm in the lounge, drinks from 6.45pm and dinner at 7.30pm. Booking is now closed.  Jim Finch
MARCH
17 March 2026MINI Factory Tour
MINI factory tour - The original home of Austin Mini in Cowley, Oxford, now transformed to state of the art facility where you follow each MINI along its production journey as part of the iFactory experience. After the tour we will drive to enjoy a local pub lunch.   Val Karruck
20 March 2026 - 22 March 2025Classic Car and Restoration Show
NEC Birmingham. See RevCounter and Members' Area for discount code.  Charles Macnamara
22 March 2026Early Spring Lunch
At the Forest Park Hotel in Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZG. If you are interested, please contact David. Reasonable numbers will enable him to book the venue with confidence early in the New Year.  David Peaty
28 March 2026Speed Championship
Round 1 - Cadwell Park  Paul Baker
APRIL
11 - 12 April 2026Speed Championship
Rounds 2 & 3 - Shelsley Walsh  Paul Baker
14 - 17 April 2026Daffodil Mid-Week Event
This popular Norfolk based 3 night event is entering its 34th year. Staying at the Heacham Manor Hotel, with planned drives to Thurston Steam Engine Collection, and Sandringham House and Gardens. Event is fully subscribed, but please contact Jonathan to be added to the wait list.  Jonathan Woodrow
26 April 2026Drive It Day
  southerncounties@austinhealeyclub.com
26 April 2026Drive It Day
Following a breakfast meet up we will follow a 30 to 40 mile scenic drive planned through the Herts and Bucks, finishing at a pub for lunch. Opportunity to buy your optional national FBHV event plate with all proceeds going to Childline NSPCC.  Peter Freeman
26 April 2026Drive It Day
We plan to start again at Bill Rawles Classic Cars (Old Park Road, Bishops Sutton, SO24 0JG) with a drive in the easterly direction to our lunch stop. In aid of Childline and NSPCC, organised by the FBHVC and their income is via Event Plate.  David Peaty
26 April 2026Drive It Day
Various Drive It Day events in Cheshire, North Wales, Yorkshire, Scotland and Northumbria. See Northern Centre website for more details.  Centre Reps
MAY
50% discount off advance prices for all ticket types for drivers and passengers when you book to bring a display vehicle for the club's stand. Tickets see Midlands Website.  Robin Astle
This year we return to the Lake District, based at the Netherwood Hotel & Spa in Grange-over-Sands. Although the event is nearly full, experience has shown that there will always be some cancellations. If you are interested in attending, please get in touch.  Paul Johnson
Round 4 - Goodwood  Paul Baker
Fawley Hill is the private estate of Sir William and Lady McAlpine in the heart of the English countryside. It is home to a restored Victorian railway station, the steepest standard gauge railway track in the world, a railway museum and over 20 species of animals.   James Ansell
17 May 2026Kemble Autotest
For more information please contact Paul Mead.  Paul Mead
Staying at The Riverside Hotel, Salisbury, SP2 8JN. Three night stay with planned excursions. For details and booking form see Midlands Website.  David Broughton
23 - 24 May 2026Speed Championship
Rounds 5 & 6 - Prescott  Paul Baker
24 May 2026New Members Day
We are organising an Afternoon Tour and Tea at Goodwood House. This is currently limited to 30 persons (15 cars) at a price of £37.50pp.  David Tofts
A low key country car show which also includes a flower show, best, or worst, behaved pooch contest and various stalls. We’ll have a gazebo for protection from the blazing sun and the usual cheery crowd will be there. Please let me know if you are coming, as limited numbers.  Nick Varlow
The Austin Healey Club of France invites you to register for their track day at the Pembrey Circuit, Llaneelli in Wales. Thursday 28th May 2026. For more information, contact Rodney. Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis. Priority will be given to UK Healey Club members.  Rodney Manners
29 May - 1 June 2026Chasin' the Haggis
After several years’ gap The AHC Scottish Area will be returning to the Scottish Highlands for CHASIN’ THE HAGGIS in 2026!! A 3-day tour will start near Stirling and be based at The Loch Ness Hotel in Drumnadrochit for three nights from Friday 29th May to Monday 1st June 2026. Two loop runs are planned in the beautiful, scenic, habitat of THE HAGGIS on the Saturday and Sunday. Event is currently full. Contact Richard to be placed on the waiting list.  Richard Spalding
IHM 2026 will be hosted in Royal Windsor at the De Vere Beaumont hotel. Taking in Windsor Castle, a Thames boat trip and a visit to Brooklands. For full details and to register your interest visit healey-weekend.com  Thames Valley Centre
JUNE
1 June 2026New Members BBQ
Date and location to be confirmed.  Joanna Hill
6 - 7 June 2026Harewood Hill Climb
In conjunction with HealeySport.  Murray Shand
6 - 7 June 2026Speed Championship
Rounds 7 & 8 - Harewood  Paul Baker
10 June 2026Noggin Change
Chipping Campden Classic Car Meeting.  Dave Boyles
21 June 2026 - 24 June 2025“Forest of Dean” Tour
Based at the ‘Royal Lodge Hotel’ at Symonds Yat, we are planning a tour of the Forest of Dean with opportunities to visit points of interest and enjoy the forest roads. Including a visit to ‘Westons’ Cider makers, and a ‘Kingfisher’ River Wye trip at Symonds Yat. Booking form available from NFC website.  Jim Finch
26 - 29 June 2026Bolesworth
  Steve Higginson
JULY
1 July 2026Summer Picnic
Date and Location to be confirmed.  Joanna Hill
2 - 5 July 2026Bolesworth 2
  Steve Higginson
11 July 2026 - 12 July 2025Glamis Castle
TBC.  Ian Walker
11 July 2026Wheels and Wings
Once again we will be going to this exciting event at Middle Wallop with a Club Stand. Last year some of you were disappointed as it was fully booked. The booking portal has opened early November so book straight away as it is likely to be overbooked very quickly.  David Tofts
11 July 2026Speed Championship
Round 9 - Lydden Hill  Paul Baker
15 - 16 July 2026Yorkshire Elegance
At Grantley Hall. Full details to follow.  Jeff Hollinshead
A longstanding popular event with around 30+ cars attending. Rob Law, of Orchard Restorations, throws the workshop doors open to reveal a range of interesting, mainly Healey, restorations, repairs and service work on the go. Always a good BBQ and good company. Please email Rob that you are coming so that he can cater for numbers.  Rob Law
Club display area and ticket discount. Select "The Austin Healey Club" when booking on the Shelsley Walsh website.  Ian Thomas
19 July 2026Kemble Autotest
For more information please contact Paul Mead.  Paul Mead
Organised by NECPWA. The largest one day show in the North Of England. Booking via the necpwa.org website.  Jeff Hollinshead
26 July 2026Summer Picnic
(ideal for new members). Jeff very generously hosts this annual event, which allows us to join MG club friends, to drive over his lawn, sit under a gazebo (as required!) and enjoy a summer’s day with BYO picnic in good company. A great opportunity for new members to meet others in a very relaxed setting. Please contact Jeff to let him know you are coming.  Jeff Snell
South Cerney.  Paul Mead
AUGUST
Sunday is the best day for our era of cars. Booking via hebdenbridge-vintageweekend.org.uk  Jeff Hollinshead
1 - 2 August 2026Speed Championship
Rounds 10 & 11 - Gurston Down  Paul Baker
TBC. Organised by the Cambridge & District Classic Car Club.  Joanna Hill
14 - 16 August 2026Car Club Fest
Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Details & Booking Information see Midlands Website. See Members' Area for discount code.  Robert & Linda Kemp
15 - 16 August 2026Classic & Retro Car Revival
At Tatton Park.  Mike Stonier
A big show- over 700 cars last year, along with Parts stands, a flower show, a good choice of eats, drinks etc with a good atmosphere. You will need to book via the Capel 2026 website when created, stating that you are an AHC member so that you are allocated to our stand.  Nick Varlow
We combine a summer drive out in your Healey with a lovely Sunday lunch stop at a premium country pub.  James Bennett
22 - 23 August 2026Speed Championship
Rounds 12 & 13 - Snetterton 100  Paul Baker
29 - 31 August 2026Oulton Park Gold Cup
A weekend of classic racing at Oulton Park Circuit in Cheshire. Club stand. Full details of how to book are given in the Members' Area of the national website.  Trevor Gammage
31 August - 9 September 2026Foray France XI
Including Abbey Mont-Saint-Michel, Manoir de l'Automobile Loheac, Carnac, river trips and good food, good wine, good company. The booking form contains more detail and is now available on our website.  David Tofts
SEPTEMBER
9 September 2026AGM
The Bent Arms, 98 High St, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2HP.  Carolyn Woodrow
12 - 13 September 2026Ian Cox Memorial Trophy
A dedicated Austin Healey race will feature at Castle Combe’s Autumn Classic on September 12/13th with the event promoted as the Ian Cox Memorial Trophy, in memory of the Healey 3000 racer who passed away in 2024. As promoter Derek Burles said: ‘We already have entries in each of the 3 classes – 3000s, 100s and Sprites – and Castle Combe provides the perfect venue for those who both race and enjoy the spectacle of these iconic and popular cars’. Details of the race and hospitality, together with entry forms, are available by email.  Derek Burles
17 - 20 September 2026Welsh Weekend
Fri 18th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th. Thu 17th optional. Details to be confirmed.  John & Jill Bowman
21 September 2026Kop Hill Climb
Taking place in the beautiful Chilterns, this is a hill climb festival with a difference- it’s a chance to get up close and personal with some amazing and rare cars and bikes, as well as enjoying the food, stalls and live music. Register to join AHC car display area in the dedicated paddock car club area. Raising thousands of pounds for local causes.  Richard Kidson
26 - 27 September 2026Speed Championship
Rounds 14 & 15 - Loton Park  Paul Baker
26 - 27 September 2026Loton Park Hill Climb
In conjunction with HealeySport.  Murray Shand
27 September 2026Kemble Autotest
For more information please contact Paul Mead.  Paul Mead
NOVEMBER
14 November 2026AGM
The Annual General Meeting provides a chance to have your say on the running of our club and its events. Followed by a buffet lunch.  Richard Kidson
29 November 2026Laying Up Supper
Further details to follow.  David Tofts
DECEMBER
16 December 2026Christmas Meal
Christmas lunch at a local independent premium pub.  Val Karruck
2027
JUNE
The Netherlands will proudly host the seventh European Healey Meeting in June 2027. This exceptional event, held only once every four years, promises to be an unforgettable experience for Healey drivers and enthusiasts across Europe and beyond. See europeanhealeymeeting.com  Event Organisers