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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
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2010
AUGUST
1

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE GOODWOOD BREAKFAST CLUB – Performance Car Legends – post 1970 drivers cars, including track day favourites.
Jenny Ellis T: 01243 264125

1
THAMES VALLEY CENTRE SHUTTLEWORTH COLLECTION. Central Meet and Drive to Museum for viewing of historic car and aeroplane collection followed by Military Pageant Flying Display
Ian Foster T: 01296612501
8
HEALEYSPORT SPRINT & HILL CLIMB CHALLENGE, round 7, Harewood BARC
Joe Cox T: 01453 542087 (H) 07710 028163 (M)
8
MIDLANDS & OVERSEAS CENTRE PLANNED DRIVE
Bob Kemp, Robin Astle
8
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, from 10.30am, Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Zoomable map of hotel location
Nigel Escolme T/F: +44(0)1403 891697
14 - 15

NORTHERN CENTRE TATTON PARK CLASSIC SHOW, Knutsford, Cheshire
John Ridyard  T: +44(0)1625 267846 (H)

15

SOUTH WESTERN CENTRE AUTOTEST CHAMPIONSHIP, Stand alone, starts at 11.00, Kemble Airfield, Glos
Mes Edwards

15
MIDLANDS & OVERSEAS CENTRE SHUBOROUGH HALL CLASSIC CAR SHOW
John Masefield T: 01902 731249
15
SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE CROQUET
Edward Lake T: 01737 245833
18
NEW FOREST CENTRE “REASONABLE WEATHER WEDNESDAY”, Meet at the Empress for tea/coffee at 10.30am, leave about 11.15am to drive around the back roads to the 'Eling Tide Mill', Eling car park. There is adaquate parking and a space for a picnic if the weather stays with us. The Tide Mill will be milling that day and entry is £3/adult, £2/OAP and if we get enough they will do group rate at £2.50 or £1.75/ head. The tour is about 40mins. There is also the Heritage centre to visit which is free entry, and there is a tea room as well with loos. The web site is www.elingexperience.co.uk
Jim Finch T: 01962 862378
21
HEALEYSPORT UK RACE SERIES, round 6, Oulton Park AMOC
Joe Cox T: 01453 542087 (H) 07710 028163 (M)The Tide Mill will be milling that day and entry is ?3/adult, ?2/OAP and if we get enough they will do group rate at ?2.50 or ?1.75/ head. The tour is about 40mins.
21 - 22

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE BLUEBELL RAILWAY – VINTAGE TRANSPORT WEEKEND
Steve Everest T: 01444 235801There is also the Heritage centre to visit which is free entry, and there is a tea room as well with loo`s. The web site is www.elingexperience.co.uk Contact: Jim Finch jandj@nfahc.co.uk

22
THAMES VALLEY CENTRE GATHER + MEET + DRIVE to lunch/picnic at Ham Polo Club  - lunch / picnic, watch Polo
David Gray
22

SOUTH WESTERN CENTRE EXMOOR CLASSIC TOUR (Watchet to Porlock), invitation from Minehead Motor Club
Rob Hudson T: 01452 857327

25
“CLASSICS @ THE CENTRE”, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. Owners of vehicles built before 1980 are invited to attend and to picnic in the grounds of the Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre, from 4pm. Organised by, and in support of, the Rotary Club of Gerrards Cross & Chalfont St Peter, and the Abbeyfield (Gerrards Cross) Society
More information
27 - 29
FLANDERS FIELDS REMEMBRANCE TOUR, Belgium
29

GOODWOOD BREAKFAST CLUB – Classic Sunday – Pre-1966 vehicles in the spirit of Goodwood's golden days.
T: +44(0)1243 755060

29

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE WINGS & WHEELS, Dunsfold
John Saunders T: 07710 354353

29 - 30

THE 20th ANNIVERARY OF KNEBWORTH ANNUAL CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW. Knebworth Park, Stevenage SG1 2AX
Greenwood Exhibitions, T: 01527 871150 or info@classicmotorshow.com

29 - 30

NORTHERN CENTRE GOLD CUP AT OULTON PARK, CHESHIRE, revival classic racing over the two days of the Bank Holiday (Sun/Mon). Free entry for Drivers of Austin Healey cars in a dedicated area next to the circuit. Tickets and details from
John Ridyard  T: +44(0)1625 267846 (H)

30
BREDON VINTAGE & CLASSIC CAR RALLY
Steve Trimble T: 01684 311612
SEPTEMBER
4 - 5
SKYLARK VINTAGE AND COUNTRY SHOW, with a large classic car section. Raising funds for the MacMillan Nurses. A141 March Bypass, Cambridgeshire PE15 0PE
5

MIDLANDS & OVERSEAS CENTRE CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Himley Hall, Dudley, Staffordshire
John Masefield T: 01902 731249

5

SOUTH WESTERN CENTRE AHC are GUESTS of the BMW CAR CLUB, Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire
Rob Hudson T: 01452 857327

5
THAMES VALLEY CENTRE GATHER & DRIVE to visit NT at HINTON AMPER - Guided Tour of Grounds and view House
Nick Crocker
5
NEW FOREST CENTRE INVITATION to join the WESSEX CLASSIC CAR SHOW 2010 at the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset. Richard Jolly has kindly arranged for a club stand for 12 cars. A booking form is on the New Forest web site.
Richard Jolly 01202 698462
6 - 10
HERO - Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation Scottish Malts
11
HEALEYSPORT SPRINT & HILL CLIMB CHALLENGE, round 8, Wiscombe Park MGCC
Joe Cox T: 01453 542087 (H) 07710 028163 (M)
12
HEALEYSPORT SPRINT & HILL CLIMB CHALLENGE, round 9, Gurston Down BARC
Joe Cox T: 01453 542087 (H) 07710 028163 (M)
11 - 12
INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE, Beaulieu, sponsored by Classics Monthly
14 - 15

H&H  AUCTION, The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbys
T: 08458 334455 or info@handh.co.uk

17 - 19
GOODWOOD REVIVAL, Goodwood, Surrey
Ticket Hotline T: 01243 755055
19
HEALEYSPORT SPRINT & HILL CLIMB CHALLENGE, round 10, Shelsley Walsh MAC
Joe Cox T: 01453 542087 (H) 07710 028163 (M)
19 - 1 October

THE GRAND BRITANNIC TRIAL ...12 Days ... 5 Countries ... Just a Hint of Competition
grand-britannic@btconnect.com,The Rally Office, 16 Market Square, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire SA20 0AA

23

DORSET VINTAGE and CLASSIC AUCTIONS – Autumn Sale
Brian Chant

24 - 27
NEW FOREST CENTRE ISLE OF WIGHT WEEKEND. Details to follow, or see the New Forest web site
Brian Loades T: 02380 292578
25 - 26
HEALEYSPORT UK RACE SERIES, round 7&8, Snetterton BARC
Joe Cox T: 01453 542087 (H) 07710 028163 (M)
26
HEALEYSPORT SPRINT & HILL CLIMB CHALLENGE, round 11, Curborough (2 lap) AMOC
Joe Cox T: 01453 542087 (H) 07710 028163 (M)
26

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE GUTS RALLY
George Smith T: 01483 568199

OCTOBER
2
19th SWISS CLASSIC BRITISH CAR MEETING, Morges, Lake Geneva, Switzerland, 10am to 5pm
2 - 3
VINTAGE TRANSPORT FESTIVAL, Rhondda Heritage Park, near Pontypridd, South Wales,11am – 4pm
3
HEALEYSPORT SPRINT & HILL CLIMB CHALLENGE, round 12, Curborough (1 lap) MAC
Joe Cox T: 01453 542087 (H) 07710 028163 (M)
3

GOODWOOD BREAKFAST CLUB – Souped-up Sunday – Modified and custom vehicles of all ages.
T: +44(0)1243 755060

3
BEAULIEU CLASSIC & SPORTS CAR RALLY, Beaulieu, Hampshire. Sponsored by 'Classic & Sports Car' magazine
9
HEALEYSPORT UK RACE SERIES, round 9, Donington Park AMOC
Joe Cox T: 01453 542087 (H) 07710 028163 (M)
10
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, from 10.30am, Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Zoomable map of hotel location
Nigel Escolme T/F: +44(0)1403 891697
16

SOUTH WESTERN CENTRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, venue tba

17

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE AUTUMN LEAVES PLANNED DRIVE
Derek Edwards T: 01737 765891

21
NEW FOREST CENTRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 8pm, The Empress of Blandings, Cadnam
Jim Finch T: 01962 862378
21 - 22

H&H  AUCTION, The Haynes International Motor Museum
T: 08458 334455 or info@handh.co.uk

23
THAMES VALLEY CENTRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING followed by Dinner, at Castle Hotel, Windsor
Richard Kidson T: 01753 620000
24
MIDLANDS & OVERSEAS CENTRE STONELEIGH RESTORATION SHOW
Mell Ward, 01902 260644 or russward@lineone.net
31

MIDLANDS & OVERSEAS CENTRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster
Mell Ward T: 01827 260644

NOVEMBER
6 - 7
THE FOOTMAN JAMES 11th CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION SHOW & AUCTION
T:+44(0)117 907 1000 or info@bccsl.co.uk ~ Tickets
7
MIDLANDS & OVERSEAS CENTRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, Severn Valley Railway
Peter Dodson (TBC)
7

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE LONDON TO BRIGHTON RUN
Ken Jarrett T: 01737 771360

7

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE GOODWOOD BREAKFAST CLUB – 'Deutsch Marques' – a tribute to Germany's finest motoring marvels.
T: +44(0)1243 755060

12 - 14
MIDLANDS & OVERSEAS CENTRE NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Peter Dodson
13

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE CONTINENTAL TREASURE HUNT
Derek Edwards T: 01737 765891

17

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
George Smith T: 01483 568144

20

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE LAYING-UP SUPPER
David Tofts 01425 477686

20
NEW FOREST CENTRE LAYING-UP SUPPER. Details to follow
David Tofts T: 01425 477686
DECEMBER
4 - 7
HERO - Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation Le Jog
5
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, from 10.30am, Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Zoomable map of hotel location
Nigel Escolme T/F: +44(0)1403 891697
5
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, from 1.00pm approx, Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Zoomable map of hotel location
Nigel Escolme T/F: +44(0)1403 891697
5

GOODWOOD BREAKFAST CLUB – 'Christmas Cracker Special' – cherished cars and Santa's sled. Yule be glad you came!
T: +44(0)1243 755060

7 - 8

H&H  AUCTION, The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbys
T: 08458 334455 or info@handh.co.uk

11

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE
Piers DeLegh T: 01342 713744

2011
APRIL
17
FBHVC 'DRIVE IT DAY'
For more up-and-coming events see also:
Continental Car Tours, Deal, Kent. T: +44(0)1304 380244
Country Lane Tours, Denbigh, Wales T: +44(0)1824 790280
Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire T: +44(0)1926 641188