AHC Action Planner

26 February 2025Classic Motor Cars

Visit to this classic car specialists followed by pub lunch. For more details and to book your place see Midlands Website. midlands@austinhealeyclub.com

MARCH

15 March 2025"Technical Day" at Bill Rawles Classic Cars

Bill Rawles Classic Cars is family business with great experience, expertise and knowledge in restoring, mending, maintaining and even building your classic car. The morning will involve a guided tour of their workshop and a chance to ask questions of the team used to working on Austin-Healeys. James Ansell

21 - 23 March 2025Classic Car and Restoration Show

NEC Birmingham. See RevCounter and Members' Area for discount code. Peter Dodson

23 March 2025Early Spring Lunch

After a break of a few years the Club is bringing back a very popular early season event to give members an opportunity to relax and catch up before the year’s programme of events gets underway. Lunch is from 1.00pm at The Forest Park Country Hotel and Inn, Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZG. forestpark-hotel.co.uk. Booking form from NFAHC website or by email from our webmaster. David Peaty

27 March 2025Curborough Test Day

Calling all Healey enthusiasts who have always wanted to try out their car on a track - now is your chance. HealeySport have 6 places available for any Austin Healey Club member who is up for a challenge. Advice and tuition will be provided if required - bring family and friends along to spectate. £85 driver; +£50 second driver; includes food. See ad in RevCounter for full details. Richard Mason

29 March 2025

Discover the art of silver jewellery-making and silversmithing at a day workshop where you leave with a hallmarked silver ring made entirely by yourself. Hosted by an expert with long experience of working in silver, the workshop is held near Henley on Thames and gives you the chance to learn the transferable skills of piercing, silver soldering and tempering. LIMITED PLACES James Bennett

APRIL

3 - 6 April 2025Daffodil Weekend

SOLD OUT - Contact Jonathan to be placed on the waiting list. Jonathan Woodrow

19 April 2025Spring Lunch

At Newmarket Golf club. Details to follow soon. Joanna Hill

26 April 2025Speed Championship

Round 1 - Mallory Park Paul Baker

27 April 2025Drive It Day

In aid of the NSPCC. www.driveitday.co.uk/events Joanna Hill

27 April 2025Drive It Day

southerncounties@austinhealeyclub.com

27 April 2025Drive It Days

In conjunction with the FBHVC, Drive It Days will be taking place in Cheshire, Yorkshire, North Wales and the North East. See Northern Centre website for further details. Area Representatives

27 April 2025Drive It Day

Starting from Bill Rawles workshops at 10am. There will be a suggested tour route from the workshops to the 'Duke on the Test', Greatbridge Rd, Romsey, SO51 0HB for lunch. Food will need to be pre-ordered. Further details to follow. David Peaty

27 April 2025Drive It Day

Following a breakfast meet up we will follow a 30-40 mile scenic drive planned through the Oxfordshire countryside, finishing at a pub for lunch. Opportunity to buy your optional national FBHV event plate with all proceeds going to Childline NSPCC. Peter Freeman

27 April 2025Drive It Day

Details TBA. midlands@austinhealeyclub.com

27 April 2025Drive It Day

Starting in Gloucester a lovely drive in and around the Malverns. Approx 50 miles and probably a pub lunch. Dave Griffin

MAY

2 - 4 May 2025Donington Historic Festival

Members can enjoy a 50% discount off advance prices for all ticket types for themselves and their passengers when they book to bring a display vehicle for the club's stand. Lunch time parade laps will be available to book. For booking instructions and AHC specific link see Midlands Website or Members' Area of National Website. Robin Astle

5 May 2025Gawsworth Hall Classic Car Show

This is the NW season opener. Contact Jonathan for details. Jonathan Pilkington

8 May 2025‘Spring Spin’ to Stourhead House

National Trust. Meet at South Cerney. Tony Alden

17 May 2025Aston Hill Climb

Aston Hill hosted some of the country’s most prestigious hill climb events from 1904 to 1925. In this centenary year join us in an AHC area of the classic car show to witness the highway run of period vehicles of 50 cars and 20 motorcycles from this period. See https://astonhill100.com for more info. Peter Freeman

18 May 2025New Members Day

at the Bursledon Brickworks, Coal Park Lane, Swanwick, SO317GW. Meet at the Brickworks at 10.30 followed by a guided tour at 11.30 learning about 125 years of brickmaking. A canteen lunch will follow at 14.00. David Tofts

19 - 22 May 2025Mid-Week Break

Staying at The Royal Lodge Hotel Symonds Yat East. A choice of 1, 2 or 3 night stays with planned drives through the beautiful Forest of Dean. See Midland Centre website for details. Ian Thomas

21 May 2025Drive out to Haynes Motor Museum

Yeovil. Meet on site or buddy up for the drive. Pete Edwards

24 - 25 May 2025Speed Championship

Rounds 2 & 3 - Prescott Paul Baker

25 May 2025Sandringham Pageant of Motoring

Please let the social secretary know if you’d like to display your car on the club stand as soon as possible please. Joanna Hill

26 May 2025Staplefield Car Show

Bank Holiday Monday. A club stand at this delightful low key rural show in central Sussex. Nick Varlow

30 May 2025Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour (Stanlake Park)

A hosted tour of this Berkshire vineyard, where you will explore the winemaking process, including the grape-pressing area, fermentation tanks, barrel room, “fizz” room, and bottling line. Concluding with a tasting of six glorious English wines and a chance to enjoy lunch and the wine shop. James Ansell

JUNE

5 June 2025Visit to Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton

Should be a great trip but we do need to know if you are going in advance. Meet on site or local buddy up for the drive. Pete Edwards

7 - 8 June 2025Classic & Performance Car Spectacular

This is our first visit this year to Tatton Park. It is always a great weekend with opportunities to visit stalls and displays, meet other members and enjoy food from the BBQ. Space is limited, so please email Mike to book your tickets at least 4 weeks before the show. Mike Stonier

7 - 8 June 2025Speed Championship

Rounds 4 & 5 - Harewood Paul Baker

7 - 10 June 2025Mid-Wales Tour

A three-night holiday in Mid-Wales with the classic tours organised by the host. Llanerchindda Farm, Llandovery, SA20 0NB. Details on how to book see Midlands Website. midlands@austinhealeyclub.com

7 June 2025Orchard Restorations Open Day

Rob Law

8 June 2025Borders Vintage Automobile Club Classic

At Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders. Contact Richard for details. Richard Spalding

16 - 19 June 2025New Forest Centre Bicester Tour

A weekday "breakaway" at 'The Holt Hotel', Bicester for 3 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast with a group of 10 to 15 cars. Visits to ‘The Classic Motor Hub’ in Bibury, Sulgrave Manor & Gardens, and Rousham House & Gardens. Please register interest ASAP. More details to follow. Jim Finch

21 - 22 June 2025Thruxton Retro Race Day

We are arranging a club stand. More details to follow. David Tofts

22 June 2025Ladies Event

Planned drive to the RAC Club Epsom with cream tea. Michelle McDonough

22 June 2025Royal Armouries Classic Car Show

In Leeds organised by the Chevin Motor Club. Individual entries for this event via: www.chevinmotorclub.co.uk/r-a-2025 . More details from Brian Slingsby. Brian Slingsby

28 - 29 June 2025Charleton Park Car Show

Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Details to be confirmed. Pete Edwards

JULY

National

3 - 6 July 2025Le Mans Classic

The Austin Healey Club UK will be once again making a Club entry for members to attend the Le Mans Classic. If you've been before you know how good it is and if you have not, then you must tick this one off your bucket list! Email for details. Mark Knight

5 - 6 July 2025Speed Championship

Rounds 6 & 7 - Gurston Down Paul Baker

6 July 2025Highnam Court Family day

Near Gloucester. All makes Classic Car show. Great day out. John Slade

12 July 2025Wheels and Wings

We are returning to this exciting event in 2025. To enter go to "Wallop Wheels and Wings 2025". DO NOT HIT Book Tickets button, as this is for the members of the public, not exhibitors and car clubs! Instead scroll down to the bottom and select the "Car Registration" button. Ensure that you have the driver’s and passenger’s passport and driving licence to hand as you will need them to book. Don't forget to enter the car club "Austin Healey Club". Let David know that you've booked so that we can bring enough cakes! David Tofts

12 - 13 July 202549th Scottish Transport Extravaganza

At Glamis Castle, DD8 1QJ. More details for AH Club stand to follow. This is a book early event. Details from Ian. Ian Walker

13 July 2025Midlands Concours 2025

To be held in conjunction with the at the British Motor Museum Abingdon Works Motorsport Celebration Entry Details TBA. midlands@austinhealeyclub.com

13 July 2025British Leyland Show at Gaydon

To coincide with Midlands Centre Concours. Tony Alden

19 - 20 July 2025Shelsey Walsh Classic Race Meeting

Dave Boyles

National

20 - 23 July 2025International Healey Meeting

IHM 2025 will be based in South Cheshire, at the 4* Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa in Haslington. The event is now fully booked. See website homepage for details of the waiting list. Northern Centre

20 July 2025Newby Hall Historic and Classic Car Show

The largest show in the North of England with over 1000 cars on display. Jeff Hollinshead

22 - 24 July 2025Yorkshire Elegance at Grantley Hall

An event that just keeps growing in scale and grandeur. We are manning an AHC stand on the last two days. More details at: www.yorkshireelegance.com or from Jeff. Jeff Hollinshead

25 - 27 July 2025Oulton Park Gold Cup

See www.oultonpark.co.uk for more details or from Trevor. Trevor Gammage

26 July 2025Speed Championship

Round 8 - Castle Combe Paul Baker

27 July 2025Summer Picnic

(ideal for new members). Jeff Snell

AUGUST

1 - 3 August 2025Gloucestershire Vintage Extravaganza

South Cerney. Paul Mead

2 - 3 August 2025Hebden Bridge

Come and Join in with the Vintage and Steampunk atmosphere at the classic event in Hebden Bridge. For booking see website: www.hebdenbridge-vintageweekend.org.uk . Registration opens early January and our car genre (Group P post war 1941-66) is normally on the Sunday. Contact Jeff Hollinshead for more details and to let him know you have booked. Jeff Hollinshead

2 August 2025Ely Classic Car Rally

Joanna Hill

2 August 2025Speed Championship

Round 9 - Goodwood Paul Baker

3 August 2025Helmingham Festival of Classic & Sports Cars

Joanna Hill

6 August 2025Lymmington Summer Spectacular Classic Show

Hants (organised by Lymington Rotary). More details to follow. David Tofts

10 August 2025Classics over Sands

Located in Grange-over-Sands this is a show that is growing every year. Entries open mid February at: classicsoversands.org . Contact Phil Kershaw for more details. Phil Kershaw

10 August 2025Cranleigh Car Show

Geri Barnden

11 - 14 August 20253 night trip to Wales

Spaces still available. Steve Rundle

16 - 17 August 2025Classic & Retro Car Revival

The new name for the Passion for Power. This will be our second visit to Tatton Park this year. Hopefully the sun will be shining and we will have a fabulous weekend enjoying one another's company, food from our BBQ and all that this show has to offer. Space is limited, so please email Mike to book your tickets at least 4 weeks before the show. Mike Stonier

16 August 2025Capel Classic Car Show

Nick Varlow

17 August 2025Tewkesbury Classic Car Show

at Tewkesbury School. Details to be confirmed. Tony Alden

17 August 2025Classics at Penshurst

For more details see classicsatpenshurst.co.uk Jonathan Woodrow

23 - 24 August 2025Speed Championship

Rounds 10 & 11 - Loton Park Paul Baker

24 August 2025Little Gransden Air and Car Show

Joanna Hill

25 August 2025Pershore Plum Festival

Rob Hudson

SEPTEMBER

4 - 17 September 2025Foray France 2025

Details to follow. David Tofts

6 - 7 September 202550th Haddenham Steam Rally & Heavy Horse Show

Joanna Hill

7 September 2025Classics at Glemham

Joanna Hill

7 September 2025BBQ

A welcome to new members event. Details TBA. midlands@austinhealeyclub.com

9 September 2025AGM

at The Kings Head, Bessels Green, TN13 2QA. 7pm to eat/8pm AGM. southerncounties@austinhealeyclub.com

9 September 2025Visit to Morgan Factory & Museum

Malvern, Worcs. Tony Alden

13 - 14 September 2025Speed Championship

Rounds 12 & 13 - Shelsley Walsh Paul Baker

20 - 21 September 2025Castle Combe Autumn Classic

We are planning to have a club stand at this ever-popular event where you can enjoy watching some of the best classic racing of the season. David Tofts

20 - 21 September 2025Kop Hill Climb

Taking place in the beautiful Chilterns, this is a hill climb festival with a difference - it's a chance to get up close and personal with some amazing and rare cars and bikes, as well as enjoying the food, stalls and live music. Register to join AHC car display area in the dedicated paddock car club area. Richard Kidson

20 September 2025Castle Combe Classic

Rob Hudson

28 September 2025Speed Championship

Round 14 - Curborough Paul Baker

OCTOBER

8 October 2025AGM

And End of Season Dinner - Venue TBC. Register your attendance via Tony. Tony Alden

NOVEMBER

2 November 2025London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

Jeff Snell

2 November 2025AGM

midlands@austinhealeyclub.com

15 November 2025Awards Dinner

Holt Hotel, Bicester Paul Baker

15 November 2025AGM

Flackwell Heath Golf Club, Treadway Road, HP10 9PE. The Annual General Meeting provides a chance to have your say on the running of our club and its events. Followed by a buffet lunch. Richard Kidson

29 November 2025Laying Up Supper

Details to follow. David Tofts

DECEMBER