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Events organised by the AHC, or with significant AHC involvement, are colour-coded thus (click box to filter):
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2023
MARCH
30 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: TEST DAY. Curborough.
Paul Baker
APRIL
1 - 2 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: MIDGET & SPRITE CHALLENGE. Rounds 1 & 2 - Brands Hatch.
John Tewson
2 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: CHILTERN VALLEY WINERY AND BREWERY. A scenic drive out to join this boutique Winery situated in the scenic Chiltern hills. A 2 hour ‘behind the scenes’ Tour & Tasting experience including tastings.
James Ansell
13 - 15 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: DAFFODIL WEEKEND
Dave Wheeler
22 EASTERN CENTRE: PRE-DRIVE IT DAY LUNCH at Newmarket Golf Club. Contact Andrew for tickets.
Andrew Hollick
23 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: DRIVE IT DAY. A 40 mile scenic drive planned through the Oxfordshire countryside. Following a breakfast meet up in the Chiltern Hills area we take in the pretty market towns of Abingdon and Thame, finishing at a pub for late lunch.
Peter Freeman
23 NORTHERN CENTRE: NORTHERN DRIVE IT DAYS. Planning is under way for a number of local drives across the region in Scotland, North East, North Wales and Yorkshire.
Mike Stonier
23 MIDLANDS CENTRE: DRIVE IT DAY. Morning bacon butty, a 40 mile drive followed by lunch. Starting at The View, B95 6DE and finishing near Banbury at The Gate Hangs High, OX15 5DF. See Midlands website for details and booking. Proceeds to Childline.
Ian Partridge
23 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: DRIVE IT DAY
Nick Varlow
23 NEW FOREST CENTRE: DRIVE IT DAY. The plan is to meet at the ‘Sir Walter Tyrrell’, Brook, Lyndhurst SO43 7HD at 10.15 am for Coffee & Teas, then take a 30 mile ride around the Forest to return for a 1pm lunch. Further information to follow.
Jim Finch
23 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: DRIVE IT DAY. 40 mile drive around the Cotswolds.
Steve Rundle
28 - 1 NORTHERN CENTRE: MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND. Based at the Blackwell Grange Hotel near Darlington for 3 nights, the event offers organised routes during the day and entertainment at night. Planned routes include places of interest where you can take a break and spend time exploring rather than continuous driving. Several locations have been selected, with either historic, picturesque, or cultural qualities.
Paul Johnson
29 - 30 MIDLANDS CENTRE: DONINGTON HISTORIC FESTIVAL. AHC infield display area, 2 days of historic racing, 2 for 1 ticket offer, parade laps. For discounted ticket booking see our website. No booking code required this year. Booking deadline 16th April.
Robin Astle
29 - 30 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Rounds 1 & 2 - Anglesey.
Paul Baker
30 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: SW AUTOSOLO SERIES[DATE CHANGE] - Round 1.
Mes Edwards
MAY
1 NEW FOREST CENTRE: POPHAM CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND AERO JUMBLE. We have booked a Club Stand at this event, and to get in for free you must book before 30 April at events@popham-airfield.co.uk After you have booked, please can let me know as data protection stops them from telling us.
David Tofts
1 NORTHERN CENTRE: GAWSWORTH HALL. Date TBC.
Jonathan Pilkington
7 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: BROOKLANDS - BEST OF BRITISH EVENT. Date TBC.
David Colwell
9 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: VISIT TO 'AEROSPACE BRISTOL'
Rob Hudson
13 - 14 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Rounds 3 & 4 - Loton Park.
Paul Baker
13 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: MIDGET & SPRITE CHALLENGE. Round 3 - Oulton Park.
John Tewson
20 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: AFTERNOON TEA at the K&ESR.
David Colwell
21 EASTERN CENTRE: CLASSIC WHEELS, Rutland Showground, Oakham.
Dave Holman
21 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: 'SPRING SPIN' - Drive out around Gloucestershire including Kemble autosolo (either view or take part) followed by pub lunch.
Steve Rundle
21 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: SW AUTOSOLO SERIES - Round 2.
Mes Edwards
24 NEW FOREST CENTRE: REASONABLE WEATHER WEEKDAY. Keep your diary free for a spring run. More details to follow.
Brian Loades
27 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Round 5 - Prescott.
Paul Baker
28 EASTERN CENTRE: SANDRINGHAM PAGEANT OF MOTORING, Norfolk.
Dave Holman
JUNE
1 NEW FOREST CENTRE: NEW MEMBERS DAY. We will visit the Hovercraft Museum at Lee-on-Solent followed by lunch at restaurant overlooking the Solent.
David Tofts
3 - 4 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Rounds 6 & 7 - Harewood.
Paul Baker
3 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: ORCHARD RESTORATIONS OPEN DAY. Joint Club visit. Email to book.
Orchard Restorations
3 - 4 NORTHERN CENTRE: CLASSIC AND PERFORMANCE CAR SPECTACULAR at Tatton Park. Our usual June visit to Tatton. Details to follow.
Mike Stonier
6 NEW FOREST CENTRE: REASONABLE WEATHER WEEKDAY. We will be arranging another mid-week run so put this date in your diaries. More details to follow.
Jim Palmer
7 - 10 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: ISLE OF WIGHT 4 DAY TRIP. A four-day tour of the Isle of Wight. NOW FULLY BOOKED.
Ian Foster
11 - 12 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: MIDGET & SPRITE CHALLENGE. Rounds 4 & 5 - Silverstone.
John Tewson
14 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: VISIT TO BLETCHLEY PARK (to be arranged via WhatsApp)
Steve Rundle
17 - 18 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: THRUXTON CLASSICSee RevCounter and Members' Area of website for booking details and discount code.
Tony Alden
17 EASTERN CENTRE: LETCHWORTH CLASSIC CAR PICNIC
Dave Holman
18 MIDLANDS CENTRE: MIDLANDS CONCOURS 2023. Venue to be arranged. Online booking.
Charles Macnamara
18 EASTERN CENTRE: ELSING HALL CLASSIC CAR MEET, Norfolk
Dave Holman
25 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: FAWLEY HILL RAILWAY & MUSEUM. 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 Bennett
27 - 29 NATIONAL: INTERNATIONAL HEALEY WEEK. Drive on quiet Norfolk lanes, under a wide open sky and alongside glorious beaches. Booking is now open via healey-weekend.com
IHW2023
JULY
1 NEW FOREST CENTRE: WHEELS AND WINGS. Make more space in your diary for another visit to Middle Wallop to attend this popular event. More details to follow.
David Tofts
8 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: HIGHNAM COURT FAMILY DAY. Book tickets direct from m.j.slade@icloud.com.
Steve Rundle
8 - 9 NORTHERN CENTRE: GLAMIS CASTLE - 47th Scottish Transport Extravaganza.
Ian Walker
9 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: SW AUTOSOLO SERIES - Round 3.
Mes Edwards
10 - 13 MIDLANDS CENTRE: MID WALES TOUR. A three-night holiday in Mid-Wales with the classic tours organised by the host. Online booking.
Peter Dodson
14 - 16 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: THAMES TRADITIONAL BOAT FESTIVAL. A celebration of all that's best in British boat building from a bygone era. Featuring the largest display of traditional boats in Europe by the banks of the River Thames, Fawley Meadows in historic Henley-on-Thames.
Richard Kidson
15 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: SUMMER PICNIC (ideal for new members).
Jeff Snell
15 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Round 8 - Lydden Hill.
Paul Baker
16 NORTHERN CENTRE: THE CAR'S THE STAR at Holker Hall. Date TBC.
Phil Kershaw
16 NORTHERN CENTRE: NEWBY HALL CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Jeff Hollinshead
18 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: STRATFIELD SAYE COUNTRY HOUSE. Drive and visit to the home to the Dukes of Wellington's since 1818, situated in the heart of the English countryside on the Hampshire/Berkshire border. The Club has exclusive day access to the House and grounds including a timed tour of the House and of the Great Duke’s Funeral Car, housed in the Wellington Exhibition. £15 entrance fee per person.
James Bennett
19 NATIONAL: NATIONAL CONCOURS at Yorkshire Elegance, Bowcliffe Hall, Bramham, Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6LP. Entries via the My Concours Entries in the Members' Area of the national website by Weds 12th July.
Charles Fraser-Macnamara
19 - 20 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: VISIT TO MUSEUM OF INTERNAL FIRE, Tan-y-Groes, Cardigan, SA43 2JS. (Overnight Hotel details TBC).
Rob Hudson
19 NORTHERN CENTRE: YORKSHIRE ELEGANCE at Bowcliffe Hall. Right posh do in Yorkshire hosting the AHC National Concours.
Douglas McClymont
22 - 23 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: SHELSLEY WALSH CLASSIC
Dave Boyles
23 - 3 NEW FOREST CENTRE: FORAY FRANCE X. These dates are confirmed for a trip to experience the Grand Prix Race Retro at Le Puy-Notre-Dame and also Chateaux on the Loire. Price £999 per person sharing a car, ferry cabin and double room. Booking Forms are available on the Website.
David Tofts
28 - 30 NORTHERN CENTRE: OULTON PARK GOLD CUP. Our usual outing to the Gold Cup. Please note that this is again month earlier than usual and takes place Friday to Sunday rather than the usual Saturday to Monday. You will need to register your car and book online via Oulton Park's website. We expect that display tickets are half-price for driver and passenger as last year.
Mike Stonier
30 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: MIDGET & SPRITE CHALLENGE. Round 6 - Cadwell Park.
John Tewson
AUGUST
3 EASTERN CENTRE: HELMINGHAM HALL CLASSIC MEETING, Suffolk. In association with Healey Drivers Club. Booking required.
Peter Cresdee
5 - 6 NORTHERN CENTRE: HEBDEN BRIDGE CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Sunday best day for cars of our era.
Jeff Hollinshead
5 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: VISIT TO CROFTON BEAM ENGINE
Dave Griffin
13 NORTHERN CENTRE: CLASSICS OVER SANDS. Grange-over-Sands.
Phil Kershaw
13 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: HOOK NORTON BREWERY. Drive out from Thames Valley area through the picturesque Cotswolds to the 17th century brewery complex in a delightful village. 2 hour Brewery tour plus tastings, including a planned pit stop at a local pub. £20 tour fee per person.
Barry Marsh
14 - 17 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: TRIP TO THE FAT LAMB, Ravenstonedale in the Yorkshire Dales (3 nights).
Steve Rundle
19 - 20 NORTHERN CENTRE: PASSION FOR POWER at Tatton Park. Our usual August visit to Tatton. Details to follow.
Mike Stonier
25 NORTHERN CENTRE: AVRO HERITAGE MUSEUM. Day Drive and BBQ in Alderley Edge.
Douglas McClymont
26 - 27 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Rounds 10 & 11 - Gurston Down.
Paul Baker
28 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Places limited so book early.
Rob Hudson
28 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: MIDGET & SPRITE CHALLENGE. Round 7 - Castle Combe.
John Tewson
SEPTEMBER
2 - 3 NORTHERN CENTRE: CROFT NOSTALGIA
Murray Shand
3 EASTERN CENTRE: GLEMHAM HALL CLASSIC MEETING, Suffolk. In association with Healey Drivers Club. Booking required.
Peter Cresdee
10 MIDLANDS CENTRE: MEMBER’S BBQ. Halesowen. Online booking.
Charles Macnamara
10 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: SW AUTOSOLO SERIES - Round 4.
Mes Edwards
11 - 15 NEW FOREST CENTRE: GATEWAY TO THE JURASSIC COAST. This will be our extended tour in 2023. We have planned these dates so that it is possible, should you so wish, to attend Goodwood Revival either before or after the break (depending on the dates of the said Goodwood Revival). Please note that you must contact the Purbeck House Hotel direct to make your booking. Standard double bedroom (2 sharing) including breakfast £304.00 pp. for 4 nights. Standard single bedroom including breakfast £320.00 pp. for 4 nights. Cost of visits to museums, historic railways and evening meals are extra. We have arranged for evening meals at nearby restaurants and pubs with good menus. You will need to book directly with the Purbeck House Hotel and must quote Austin Healey Club to ensure your price. Flyer can be downloaded from the New Forest website at www.nfahc.co.uk/flysheets/Jurassic Coast 2023 Flyer.pdf
David Tofts
16 - 17 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: KOP HILL. The Kop Hill Climb is in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. The climb originally took part between 1910 and 1925; The resurrected event is now in its 14th year. Dedicated parking area for AHC members.
Richard Kidson
16 - 17 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Rounds 12 & 13 - Shelsley Walsh.
Paul Baker
23 - 24 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Rounds 10 & 11 - Snetterton.
Paul Baker
23 - 24 EASTERN CENTRE: SYWELL CLASSIC PISTONS AND PROPS MEETING
Dave Holman
23 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: CASTLE COMBE CLASSIC
Rob Hudson
OCTOBER
1 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: SHUTTLEWORTH. Shuttleworth’s traditional October Race Day, combining both vintage racers with both wings and wheels.
Ian Foster
1 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP. Round 14 - Curborough.
Paul Baker
21 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: AGM. SW Centre AGM and Dinner (optional) at The Kilkeney Inn, Andoversford, GL54 4LN. Contact Tony to book dinner.
Tony Alden
25 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: AGM
Jonathan Woodrow
NOVEMBER
4 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: AGM at Flackwell Heath Golf Club, Treadway Road, HP10 9PE. The Annual General Meeting at 11am followed by a buffet lunch after the meeting.
Richard Kidson
5 MIDLANDS CENTRE: MIDLAND CENTRE AGM. Venue to be arranged.
midlands@austinhealeyclub.com
6 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN CAR RUN
Jeff Snell
7 NORTHERN CENTRE: AGM8.00pm. Venue TBD. Cheshire.
Northern Secretary
25 NEW FOREST CENTRE: LAYING UP SUPPER. We have fixed a date!
David Tofts
DECEMBER
19 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: CHRISTMAS MEAL. Christmas lunch at a local independent premium pub.
Peter Freeman