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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. |
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| 24 - 26 | MIDLANDS CENTRE: NEC RESTORATION SHOW. Club Stand. See Revcounter or Members' Area of National Website for discount code.Peter Dodson |
| 30 | HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: TEST DAY. Curborough.Paul Baker |
| 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 WEEKENDDave 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 DAYNick 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 |
| 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 PICNICDave Holman |
| 18 | MIDLANDS CENTRE: MIDLANDS CONCOURS 2023. Venue to be arranged. Online booking.Charles Macnamara |
| 18 | EASTERN CENTRE: ELSING HALL CLASSIC CAR MEET, NorfolkDave 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.comIHW2023 |
| 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 SHOWJeff 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 CLASSICDave 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 |
| 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 ENGINEDave 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 |
| 2 - 3 | NORTHERN CENTRE: CROFT NOSTALGIAMurray 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.pdfDavid 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 MEETINGDave Holman |
| 23 | SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: CASTLE COMBE CLASSICRob Hudson |
| 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: AGMJonathan Woodrow |
| 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 RUNJeff 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 |
| 19 | THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: CHRISTMAS MEAL. Christmas lunch at a local independent premium pub.Peter Freeman |
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