AHC Action Planner

Your Action Planner for the months ahead ...

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Events organised by the AHC, or with significant AHC involvement, are colour-coded thus (click box to filter):
All	National	Eastern	Midlands & Overseas	New Forest	Northern	Southern Counties	South Western	Thames Valley	HealeySport	Non-AHC
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.									Show Noggins & Natters

2019

MARCH

28	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - TEST DAY - Curborough Paul Baker

APRIL

3	NEW FOREST CENTRE: REASONABLE WEATHER WEEKDAY. Meet for lunch at the ‘White Lion’, Wherwell, SP11 7JF. Gather between 10.30 and 11.00 for coffee and chats and have lunch at 1.00pm. (There will now be a short drive available). Jim Finch
4 - 7	SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: DAFFODIL WEEKEND a relaxing and informal weekend at Le Strange Arms, Norfolk with an interesting programme of all-optional activities. Dave Wheeler
7	NORTHERN CENTRE: CENTRAL SCOTLAND, Planned drive to East Fortune Museum of Flight, to book your place and for information contact Donald Gordon
7	SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: DMH - Classic Car Hub, Bibury, GL7 5NX, for Sunday/New members day Dave Griffin
14	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Round 1 - Curborough Paul Baker
21	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Round 2 - Gurston Paul Baker
21	NEW FOREST CENTRE: GURSTON DOWN. We are having a run to see the Hillclimb at Gurston Down with special parking close to the action. We will meet at the Cranborne Garden Centre (BH21 5PP) for brunch then a short rural drive to Gurston for a picnic or café lunch before watching the afternoon action. Numbers may be limited. Colin Dimbylow
27 - 28	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: MIDGET & SPRITE CHALLENGE - Rounds 1 & 2 - Brands Hatch John Tewson
28	MIDLANDS CENTRE: DRIVE IT DAY. Meet at Woodford Halse NN11 3RG for coffee then drive to The Folly at Napton CV47 8NZ for lunch. See Midlands website for details and booking form or contact David Broughton
28	THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: DRIVE IT DAY. Pre-planned route and stop off points to be decided as well as a venue for lunch. Peter Freeman
28	EASTERN CENTRE: DRIVE IT DAY: Planned drive around the Hertford area. Further details will be issued once finalised. eastern@austinhealeyclub.com
28	NORTHERN CENTRE: DRIVE IT-DAY. Meet at The Oil Can Cafe, Holmfirth 10am. Drive through Derbyshire Peak District to Ashford in the Water for lunch (pre-order) . Buxton and Leek and to finish Glossop for refreshments. Further details and/or to register your interest please contact Jeff Hollinshead
28	SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: NATIONAL DRIVE IT DAY. A planned drive, through some the loveliest roads and countryside that Sussex has to offer Nick Varlow
28	SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: FBHVC DRIVE IT DAY. Starting as Gloucester Docks. Includes a planned drive and Regularity Test, finishing at Cotswold Water Park. Please contact Dave to register. Dave Griffin
28	NEW FOREST CENTRE: DRIVE-IT-DAY. Meet at the ‘Sir John Barleycorn’, Cadnam, SO40 2NP for coffee/teas at 10.30/11.00am and then go for a short tour of the area. Return for lunch for 1.30pm, having placed orders to the pub at coffee time. Jim Finch

MAY

2	NEW FOREST CENTRE: REASONABLE WEATHER WEEKDAY. Details TBA. Jim Palmer
3 - 5	MIDLANDS CENTRE: DONINGTON HISTORIC FESTIVAL: 2 for 1 ticket deal with display area parking and parade laps for Healeys. See Revcounter and Website for booking details and our club booking code. For more information contact Robin Astle. Robin Astle
3 - 6	NORTHERN CENTRE: MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND. The Scottish Borders. Fully booked. Please ask to be put on the waiting list. Paul Johnson
6	NEW FOREST CENTRE: ANTON ROTARY CAR SHOW. Car and motor bike show to be held at Weyhill, Andover. Post Code SP11 8EA Weyhill. More details to follow. newforest@austinhealeyclub.com
11	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Round 3 - Goodwood Paul Baker
17 - 20	NORTHERN CENTRE: AIR AN RATHAD 3 Day driving weekend. Fully Booked Donald Gordon
26	EASTERN CENTRE: CARS ON THE GREEN, Bardwell, Bury St. Edmunds. IP31 1AW. Event Organizers

JUNE

1 - 2	NORTHERN CENTRE: TATTON PARK. CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE CAR SPECTACULAR. Mike Stonier
1	SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: ORCHARD RESTORATIONS OPEN DAY Kevin Law
1	EASTERN CENTRE: LETCHWORTH CLASSIC VEHICLE PICNIC. Saturday afternoon, a super chance of a relaxing picnic with friends. Angela Bonner
1 - 2	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Non-championship - St Goueno Paul Baker
9	EASTERN CENTRE: EUSTON RURAL PASTIMESA family day out with all manner of amusements for every age group, including a wide selection of classics. More details as they become available. Angela Bonner
9	SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: PRESCOTT HILLCLIMB as guests of the Jaguar Drivers' Club. For details and entry form see www.ahc-southwestern.co.uk. Rob Hudson
14	NEW FOREST CENTRE: NEW MEMBERS DAY. Visit to Longford Castle at Bodenham, nr Salisbury. Guided tour and lunch. Now fully booked. David Tofts
15 - 16	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: MIDGET & SPRITE CHALLENGE - Round 3 - Silverstone GP John Tewson
15	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Round 4 - Shelsley Walsh Paul Baker
16	MIDLANDS CENTRE: THE MIDLANDS & OVERSEAS CONCOURS at Elford Hall Garden Project, Elford, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 9BZ. See Midlands website for entry form. Mell Ward
23	SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: SUMMER BARBEQUE. Please note date has changed. Anne & Piers de Legh
30 - 2	MIDLANDS CENTRE: SHREWSBURY MINI_BREAK. Two night break at The Albrighton Hotel & Spa near Shrewsbury. See Midland Website for booking form and details. Mell Ward

JULY

5 - 7	NATIONAL: INTERNATIONAL HEALEY WEEKEND 2019. Two nights at Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath. Boat trip into Bath. Trip on the West Somerset Railway. Places limited, so please register your interest on healey-weekend.com. Rob Hudson
13	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Round 5 - Lydden Hill Paul Baker
14	NEW FOREST CENTRE: NEW FOREST BBQ. Keep this date for your diary. Details to follow. Roger Smith
20 - 21	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: MIDGET & SPRITE CHALLENGE - Rounds 4 & 5 - Donington Park John Tewson
25 - 27	THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: BRECON HILLS TOUR. We will be staying for 2 or 3 nights at the Llanerchindda Farm Guest House near Llandovery and the planning of day excursions (each about 100 miles) are offered by the Owner of the Guest House. We have spaces for 10 cars/rooms. Please contact Robert Slack if you wish to attend this event. Robert Slack
25	NEW FOREST CENTRE: HIGHCLERE CASTLE. Join us on Thursday 25th July for a Day out at Highclere Castle, famously portrayed as home to the immensely popular period TV drama Downton Abbey. See booking form. Book by Friday 7th June. Don Carpenter
27	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Round 6 - Castle Combe Paul Baker

AUGUST

3 - 4	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Rounds 7 & 8 - Harewood Paul Baker
3 - 4	EASTERN CENTRE: FESTIVAL OF WHEELS, Trinity Park, Ipswich. This is a huge event, lots going on apart from the classic vehicles. See the website. Angela Bonner
4	MIDLANDS CENTRE: PLANNED DRIVE & LUNCH. Details to be arranged. Robin Astle
4	NEW FOREST CENTRE: LYMINGTON CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Club Stand at Stand at the Classic Car Show organised by the Rotary Club of Lymington. Held at Woodside Park, Lymington. Features autojumble, children’s amusements, food, music and a feature act. David Tofts
4	SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: COTSWOLD FESTIVAL OF MOTORING (Bourton) Rob Hudson
14	NEW FOREST CENTRE: JOINT MEET WITH ARLESFORD ALLSORTS. We are planning to resurrect the joint evening meeting with Arlesford Allsorts at the Potters Heron. Details TBA Jim Finch
17 - 18	NORTHERN CENTRE: TATTON PARK. ‘PASSION FOR POWER’ CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW Mike Stonier
24 - 26	SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL Rob Hudson
24 - 26	NORTHERN CENTRE: OULTON PARK GOLD CUP. A weekend of historic racing. Details to follow. Mike Stonier
24 - 25	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Rounds 9 & 10 - Loton Park Paul Baker
26	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: MIDGET & SPRITE CHALLENGE - Rounds 6 & 7 - Castle Combe John Tewson
30 - 1	NORTHERN CENTRE: BO'NESS HILL CLIMB WEEKEND. AHClub Stand. To Be Arranged Donald Gordon
30 - 8	NORTHERN CENTRE: DUTCH AH CLUB SCOTTISH TOUR. Scottish members involvement. To Be Arranged Donald Gordon

SEPTEMBER

4	NEW FOREST CENTRE: REASONABLE WEATHER WEEKDAY. Visit to the “Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty’, St Cross Road, Winchester. Booking Form TBA. Jim Finch
8	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Round 11 - Gurston Paul Baker
21 - 22	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Rounds 12 & 13 - Shelsley Walsh Paul Baker
23 - 27	NEW FOREST CENTRE: WALES HOLIDAY at The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DY. For our annual Centre Holiday in September 2019 we are planning to visit the beautiful roads and scenery of mid-Wales. Our preliminary plans include a planned drive through the beautiful Elan Valley to Devils Bridge and a visit to the Dolaucothi Gold Mines (but those are far from confirmed at this early stage!). Details & Booking Form on the New Forest Centre Website. Alan & Sandra Pickford

OCTOBER

5	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: MIDGET & SPRITE CHALLENGE - Rounds 8 & 9 - Snetterton John Tewson
6	HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRINT AND HILL CLIMB - Round 14 - Prescott Paul Baker
20	SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: AUTUMN LEAVES RUN Derek Edwards
23	SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: SOUTHERN COUNTIES AGM Dave Colwell

NOVEMBER

2	SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: VETERAN CAR RUN at Red Lion Handcross. Geri Barnden