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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: | ||||||||
| 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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| 2018 | |
| MAY | |
| 20 | NATIONAL: SPRITE 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. Why not join other enthusiasts in celebrating the 60th birthday of the Sprite, first unveiled on the 20th May 1958 at the Monaco Grand Prix. We will be meeting at the Hill Climb at Shelsley Walsh, to celebrate that moment in Healey History and we would like you to be there. Find out the latest at the Sprite 60th Birthday Party web site at Sprite60.org.Caroline Curran |
| JUNE | |
| 2 - 3 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRIDGET CHALLENGE - SILVERSTONE. See http://healeysport.org/spridget-events.htmlhealeysport@austinhealeyclub.com |
| 2 - 3 | NORTHERN CENTRE: TATTON PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Knutsford, Cheshire. For more information see Cheshire Auto Promotions Website. Entry for cars onto the club stand is by ticket only. Tickets for this event can be ordered from Mike Stonier. Please order at least 4 weeks before the event with Membership Number, date of attendance, model, registration number and postal address.Mike Stonier |
| 2 | EASTERN CENTRE: LETCHWORTH G C CLASSIC CAR CLUB PICNIC, Halls Green Farm, Weston, Herts. Relaxed afternoon with live music, beer tent and lots of car chat, plus exclusive retail outlets. Richard Mayes |
| 2 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: NFC SPRITE 60TH DAY. This will take place at Houghton Lodge near Stockbridge. Dating from the late 1700s, Houghton Lodge overlooks superb lawns to the River Test. We will display our cars outside the house on the private driveway, and gather in the conservatory for lunch and tea, with visits to the house and grounds in between. See Booking Form in RevCounter. Booking by 21st May.Jim Finch T: 01962 862378 |
| 2 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: ORCHARD RESTORATIONS OPEN DAYKevin Law T: 01435 812374 |
| 3 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED EVENT - SILVERSTONE. See http://healeysport.org/speed-events.htmlPaul Baker |
| 3 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: AUTOSOLO. Kemble. All welcome, late morning start. Optional “free” breakfast morning session at the ClassicMotorHub.com, near Bibury Glos, starts at 09:00.Mes Edwards T: 01285 740529 |
| 10 - 16 | 5TH EUROPEAN HEALEY MEETING - Black Forest. The event will be based at the Europa Park Rust, in Germany and explore the Alsace and Black Forest area. More details available at www.euromeet2018.com.Via the Web Site |
| 10 | EASTERN CENTRE: EUSTON PARK RURAL PASTIMES, just south of Thetford, Norfolk. A real country show with loads to see, wear comfortable shoes! Horses, cars, traction engines, ferrets, sheepdogs, etc. all in a lovely estate setting.Angela Bonner |
| 10 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: CHURCHILL SHOWTony Alden T: 01367 850363 |
| 17 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: ANNUAL BARBEQUE AND NFC CONCOURS at Anderwood. Directions can be found on the NFC Flysheet in RevCounter. A Planned Walk with questions is being arranged for late morning, Remember to bring your own BBQ food and cooking/picnic items. You can then enjoy the Concours before tea.Roger Smith |
| 23 | MIDLANDS CENTRE: CONCOURS at Elford Hall Garden Project, Tamworth Staffs B79 9BZ. Download entry form from Midlands Centre website.Mell Ward T: 01827 260644 |
| 23 | NATIONAL: NATIONAL CONCOURS 2018. Elford Hall Garden Project, Elford, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 9BZ . Booking is open.Josef Eckert |
| 24 - 26 | MIDLANDS CENTRE: LINCOLN MINI-BREAK. Based at Branston Hall Hotel, Lincoln LN4 1PD. See Midlands Website for booking form or contact Mell for details.Mell Ward T: 01827 260644 |
| 24 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: DRIVE MY HEALEY DAY 3Dave Griffin T: 01242 862661 |
| 30 | CLASSIC AND VINTAGE VEHICLE SHOW on The Green in Watford Village, Northamptonshire. A warm welcome is extended to all Austin Healey Club members who would like to bring their cars along to the show. See RevCounter for more details.John and Janine Brooks |
| JULY | |
| 1 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: BROADSTONE FAMILY FUN DAY at the Broadstone Recreation Ground, Lower Blandford Road, BH18 8NZ. For more details see http://broadstonefieldsintrust.org.ukColin Dimbylow |
| 1 | BATTLESBRIDGE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES and Auto Jumble, Battlesbridge Antiques Centre, Rettendon, near Wickford. See their website for full details. |
| 4 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: REASONABLE WEATHER WEDNESDAYForay Fawley - Le Lyndhurst - Lepe. See the Solent and the New Forest in one gentle and straightforward 38 mile run starting and finishing at The Swan Inn, A35, Lyndhurst. (Our start point for last year’s 50th celebration) NB. This run will be held under MSA rules, which will be FOC for Members. Meet at 11.00am for tea / coffee and one of Sybil’s Super Scones, a highlight from last year! You can choose your menu for Lunch before leaving the Swan. Lunch will be scheduled for 2.00pm after the run. Contact Lynn or Don by Sunday 1st July at the very latest.Lynn or Don Carpenter |
| 6 - 8 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: LE MANS CLASSIC 2018. If you wish to join an AHC group booking, please register your interest by 21 Jan. See ad and website for more details.Mark Knight |
| 8 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: SUMMER BBQAnne De Legh T: 01342 713744 |
| 8 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: AUTOSOLO. Kemble. All welcome, late morning start.Mes Edwards T: 01285 740529 |
| 14 - 15 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRIDGET CHALLENGE - DONNINGTON. See http://healeysport.org/spridget-events.htmlhealeysport@austinhealeyclub.com |
| 14 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED EVENT - LYDDEN HILL. See http://healeysport.org/speed-events.htmlPaul Baker |
| 15 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: BREAKFAST MEETING - Moreton-in-MarshRob Hudson T: 07988 649122 |
| 15 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: DE HAVILLAND MUSEUM. Visit to de Havilland Aircraft Museum at Hatfield followed by lunch at Bradmore Green.Peter Freeman T: 07899 885959 |
| 16 - 26 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: FORAY FRANCE VIII to Le Puy-Notre-Dame. Bookings are now closed for this event.David Tofts T: 01425 477686 |
| 20 - 22 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: THAMES TRADITIONAL BOAT FESTIVAL. Visit to Thames Traditional Boat Festival at Henley.Richard Kidson T: 07770 920838 |
| 28 - 29 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED EVENT - SHELSLEY. See http://healeysport.org/speed-events.htmlPaul Baker |
| 28 - 29 | OLD BUCKENHAM AIRSHOW, just south of Attleborough, Norfolk. Classic cars and flying displays. Classic drivers and all passengers are free at this one, so book early direct on their website at www.oldbuck.com/en/events/the-old-buckenham-airshow-2018, it was full in 2017. |
| 29 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: DRIVE MY HEALEY DAY 4Rob Hudson T: 07988 649122 |
| 29 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: TREWITHEN CLASSIC CAR SHOW & Country Fayre. In aid of Marie Curie.Mark Knight |
| AUGUST | |
| 4 - 5 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRIDGET CHALLENGE - CROFT. See http://healeysport.org/spridget-events.htmlhealeysport@austinhealeyclub.com |
| 4 - 5 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED EVENT - HAREWOOD. See http://healeysport.org/speed-events.htmlPaul Baker |
| 5 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: ANNUAL LYMINGTON CLASSIC CAR SHOW and Summer Spectacular. Please use www.lymingtonrotary.org.uk to book your Healey onto the Austin Healey Club Stand,. Please book early as the places will go very quickly!David Tofts |
| 5 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: “WHITE DOVE” CLASSIC FESTIVAL. We plan to have a stand at this event in Borden, Hants. Members need to book directly with the organiser, Stephen Cooper, using the booking form on whitedoveevents.org.uk and mention they are with the Austin Healey Club.Jim Finch |
| 5 | HIGHAM FERRERS CHICHELE CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Castle Fields, Rushden, Northants. Entry by pre-registration and donation only, please see their website for full details. Lots going on at this charity show. Roy Murphy |
| 12 | MIDLANDS CENTRE: PLANNED DRIVE & LUNCH Dovecliff Hall Hotel, Stretton, Burton upon Trent Staffs DE13 0DJ. Download entry form from Midlands Centre website.Robin Astle T: 01455 822667 |
| 12 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: COTSWOLD FESTIVAL OF MOTORING - Bourton on the WaterRob Hudson T: 07988 649122 |
| 15 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: HIDCOTE MANOR. Drive and Visit to Hidcote Manor Gardens (NT) in Chipping Cambden.Chris Tauchert T: 07785 233059 |
| 18 - 19 | NORTHERN CENTRE: TATTON PARK PASSION FOR POWERMike Stonier |
| 19 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED EVENT - ROCKINGHAM. See http://healeysport.org/speed-events.htmlPaul Baker |
| 22 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: VISIT TO AVINGTON PARK WINCHESTER. We are most fortunate to have been offered private access to Avington Park, Itchen Valley, Winchester SO21 1DB, house and gardens, with coffee, and light lunch in the Orangery, together with a house tour and the opportunity to park our cars in front of the house. The price for both food and tour is £28.50 per head. See Booking Form. Booking by 31st JulyJim Finch |
| 25 - 26 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED EVENT - LOTON PART. See http://healeysport.org/speed-events.htmlPaul Baker |
| 25 - 27 | NORTHERN CENTRE: OULTON PARK GOLD CUPMike Stonier |
| 26 | EASTERN CENTRE: LITTLE GRANSDEN AIR AND CLASSIC CAR EVENT, approximately 12 miles north of Royston, about the same west of Cambridge. Fantastic flying display and all sorts of classic cars. Entries will probably be limited again this year, especially on our club area, so keep an eye on Mutterings for details.Richard Mayes |
| 27 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVALRob Hudson T: 07988 649122 |
| 27 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRIDGET CHALLENGE - CASTLE COMBE. See http://healeysport.org/spridget-events.htmlhealeysport@austinhealeyclub.com |
| 30 - 6 | NORTHERN CENTRE: WILD ATLANTIC WAY IRISH TOUR. FULLY BOOKED.Donald Gordon |
| 31 - 3 | EASTERN CENTRE: SPRITE CELEBRATION WEEKEND,Ufford Park, Woodbridge. In honour of the Sprite 60th anniversary Chris and Angie are organising this one in the lovely Suffolk countryside. Availability will be limited so contact Chris & Angie soon.Chris & Angie Davis |
| SEPTEMBER | |
| 1 - 2 | NORTHERN CENTRE: BO'NESS HILLCLIMB WEEKEND. Club Stand? Organizer required.Donald Gordon T: 01418871979 |
| 2 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: AUTOSOLO. Kemble. All welcome, late morning start. Optional “free” breakfast morning session at the ClassicMotorHub.com, near Bibury Glos, starts at 09:00.Mes Edwards T: 01285 740529 |
| 2 | ESSEX BOAT JUMBLE, Battlesbridge Antiques Centre, Rettendon, for those boat owners amongst you looking for those hard to find classic parts and accessories - see their website. |
| 9 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED EVENT - GURSTON DOWN. See http://healeysport.org/speed-events.htmlPaul Baker |
| 9 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: BREAKFAST MEETING - Dean Heritage CentreDave Griffin T: 01242 862661 |
| 9 - 14 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: SOUTH DEVON HOLIDAY EVENT. Based at The Sun Bay Hotel, Nr Salcombe, South Devon. An opportunity to explore South Devon with its wonderful coastline and great places to visit. Booking Closed.Brian Loades T: 023 8029 2578 or 07976 286770 |
| 15 - 16 | NORTHERN CENTRE: MANCHESTER CLASSIC CAR SHOW - Event CityMike Stonier |
| 15 - 16 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: KOP HILL CLIMB. 10th Anniversary of the Restart of this historic Climb – Always fun with great range of cars and extra attractions this year.Richard Kidson T: 07770 920838 |
| 23 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: SYWELL CLASSIC 'Wings & Wheels'Tony Alden T: 01367 850363 |
| 29 - 30 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPRIDGET CHALLENGE - SNETTERTON. See http://healeysport.org/spridget-events.htmlhealeysport@austinhealeyclub.com |
| 30 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: AUTUMN LEAVES. Look out for further details of this regular event.Alan Pickford |
| 30 | GRAND MOTORBILIA DAY, Battlesbridge Antiques Centre, Rettendon, near Wickford. Just about everything motor related you could wish for. See their website for details. |
| OCTOBER | |
| 6 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: CASTLE COMBE AUTUMN CLASSICRob Hudson T: 07988 649122 |
| 7 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: SPEED EVENT - PRESCOTT. See http://healeysport.org/speed-events.htmlPaul Baker |
| 7 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: PRESCOTT AUTUMN CLASSICRob Hudson T: 07988 649122 |
| 13 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: SW CENTRE AGMTony Alden T: 01367 850363 |
| 14 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: AUTUMN LEAVES RUNDerek Edwards T: 01737 765891 |
| 24 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: SOUTHERN COUNTIES AGMDave Colwell T: 01932 349888 |
| NOVEMBER | |
| 4 | SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: VETERAN CAR RUN at the Red Lion HandcrossGeri Barnden T: 07812 438211 |
| 24 | NEW FOREST CENTRE: LAYING UP SUPPER at Stocks Inn, Wimbourne.David Tofts |
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