Calendar
| Year: 2024 | |
| July 2024 | |
| Sat 6th | Midland: Highnam Court Family Fun Day Apply via www.eventbrite.co.uk, see flyer. Contact Anthony McGarel-Groves 07957 336170 anthony@claptonrevel.com |
| Sat 13th - Sun 14th | South East: Visit to Amberley Museum Date TBC, more details to follow |
| Sun 14th | Scottish: Alvis stand at the Glamis Transport Extravaganza. Contact Steve Wallace 07831 130031. |
| Sun 14th | East Anglia: Steve Horne is hosting a BBQ at Tewes Further details to follow. |
| Mon 15th | Wales: Wales Section AGM, The Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon LD3 0UB. felinfachgriffin.co.uk We decided on this venue as if you are travelling from south west, south east and mid Wales you will have a good drive on great roads to get there. Bring your Alvis if you can, but if that is not possible enjoy the Journey in a modern. Our AGM will start at 11.30 with coffee available from 11.00am. Lunch is booked for 1.30pm For those of you unable to attend in person there will be a Zoom or Teams "link " available for remote attendees. Please let us know if you are intending to attend: hbradnum@btinternet.com or 02920 757 494 |
| Fri 19th - Sun 21st | Midland: Pre-War Ludlow Download an entry form at vintageminor.co.uk |
| Sun 21st |
Northern: Newby Hall Classic and Vintage Car Day Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE NECPWA Annual Rally and Autojumble. One of the largest Classic Car Show in the North of England with a maximum of 1,000 cars on display from all eras. Display cars should be registered prior to 31st December 1979. There is always a great display of classic and vintage vehicles, with plenty of interest for all to see. Entry forms are available via the NECPWA website which links though to the Newby Hall website and booking is now open. Cost £7.50 for non NECPWA members. AOC is not making any formal arrangements this year. If people wish to park together, it is necessary to arrange to meet on site. An official waiting area is available on the edge of the entrance drive just outside entry to the field. Richard Humphreys has kindly agreed to co-ordinate on the day so please let him know if you wish to be part of a group. (07990 592839 or email him r.j.humphreys@gmail.com) Contact: Anne Salter – davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk or 01423 870350. |
| Sat 20th - Sun 21st | Midland: Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia Apply via classicnostalgia.co.uk. Contact Mike Davies 07770 890951 mike@the-north-house.uk |
| Sun 21st | East Anglia: Scatter Rally from Pakenham Water Mill All members are invited to this Scatter Rally which has been organised again this year by Brian Aket. We will meet at Pakenham Water Mill IP3 2NB around 11am for coffee and details of the rally given out. These details will comprise a map with a selection of local villages highlighted. Another sheet will be distributed with pictures of various village signs, with the names redacted, together with a series of questions. The object of the rally is to visit all the highlighted villages in any order, match the village with the sign and answer the relevant question. The winner will have most correct answers and in the event of a tie, the car travelling the fewest miles. The intention is to return to the Mill about 2pm for lunch. The charge is £20 pp which includes coffee, lunch at the Mill and the preparations for the rally by Brian. Please let Brian know your intention to take part (aket@btinternet.com) and send payment of £20 per person by BACS to EA Section bank account: account name: Alvis Owners Club East Anglian; Sort Code: 20-36-98; A/C No: 30064106. Please give your name and Mill as Reference. The Mill will be open after lunch to take a guided tour and buy flour (wholemeal, spelt and rye) etc. |
| Sat 27th - Sun 28th | Northern: Section Weekend De Vere Cranage Hall and Arley Hall, Arley, Northwich CW9 6NA The weekend will be hosted at the De Vere Cranage Hall hotel near Holmes Chapel, Cheshire and there will be a dinner on the Saturday evening. Accommodation will be available on Saturday night and also on Friday night and Sunday night if wanted. Section Day will be held at Arley Hall, near Northwich, Cheshire. The present Hall stands on the same site as the first Hall built by the family in 1469 and was built between 1832 and 1845 by Rowland Egerton-Warburton. The Hall is situated at the very heart of the Estate and consequently overlooks the famous Gardens and beautifully landscaped Park. We will be the only car club on site that day and entry to the Hall and the Gardens will be available. Please see the attached forms for full details. Hotel booking will be available from mid -April |
| Invitations | |
| Sat 6th | From Glen and Elizabeth Matthews (Northern) Elizabeth and I are hosting a Classic Car and open garden event on Saturday 6th July 2024 and would like to invite you and your members to join us for the occasion. We will gather at the Crown and Anchor Kilnsea car park HU12 0UB around 11.30 and depart to our house in Welwick (Beaulah House Mill Lane Welwick East Yorkshire HU120SG) from 12.30pm onwards. It is not a fund-raising event with any entry charge just bring a picnic, chill out and relax in the quiet atmosphere of our home and surroundings. Tea Coffee and toilet facilities are available on site. Please email glen@glenmatthews.co.uk , WhatsApp or text 07710471310 giving your name and car model. All applications will be acknowledged although no entry numbers will be allocated. Please note however numbers will be limited to 50 vehicles. |
| August 2024 | |
| Fri 2nd - Sun 4th | Midland: Midland Section Weekend Hartlebury Castle nr Kidderminster. Entry form attached. Contact Colin Newby 01568 678023 colin.newby@gmail.com or Rachael Gunn 07818 293489 gunnsat1017@gmail.com |
| Sat 3rd | South East: Picnic and Fly-In, Palmers Farm, Hailsham We are invited to enjoy a rural Picnic with Tony Palmer at his Airstrip and Farm. We will have a dedicated display area and the opportunity to watch enthusiastic flyers drop in for an informal get-together. Tony is an AOC member and has recently restored an Alvis Firebird Saloon. Please note the change of date to the 3rd and not what appeared earlier in the Calendar. The address is: Palmers Farm Hailsham BN27 4AT To get to the farm entrance, which is just to the south of the Boship Roundabout on the A22, It is necessary to continue past the Boship Roundabout, still on the A22 and continue to head towards Eastbourne on the dual carriageway. At the next Roundabout, turn-about and head back up on the A22 and the signposted access is the last entrance on your left before the Boship Roundabout. There is no charge, but suggest you bring your own picnic, although there may be food available on the day. For those that plan to come and so we can get an idea of numbers, could you please phone or email Owen Swinerd. 07710 161617. owenswinerd@gmail.com |
| Sun 4th | Northern: Hebden Bridge Vintage and Classic Car Show Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8EE. Organised by The Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge, the Vintage Weekend is an annual rally for vintage, veteran and classic vehicles held in the Historic West Yorkshire Town of Hebden Bridge, in the heart of the South Pennines. Entry is on-line only at: www.hebdenbridgevintageweekend.org.uk/registration_info.html Contact: Stephen Whitaker: 01200 447874 or Email at piscisteve@gmail.com |
| Sun 4th | Northern: MG Northern Day, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire Nidderdale Show Ground, Bewerley Park, Pately Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5BD Harrogate MG Club invite AOC members to their Annual Northern event. Park, in pride of place, in the show ring and spend a pleasant day in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Stalls, competitions and the town of Pateley Bridge to explore. Bring a picnic or use the on site catering facilities. Contact: David and Anne Salter: 01423 870350 email: davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk |
| Sat 3rd |
South East: Fly-in and SE Section Picnic at Palmers Farm, Hailsham More details to follow |
| Sat 10th | Midland: VSCC at 90 Please register your interest with Hugh Stirling so that he can book a club area. Tickets will then be available at a club rate. Contact Hugh Stirling 07774 178253 hughstirling@btinternet.com |
| Fri 16th - Sun18th | Scottish: Scottish Alvis Weekend Central venue to be announced |
| Sat 17th - Sun 18th | Northern: Passion for Power, Tatton Park Vintage and Classic Car Show Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN One of the UK’s most popular Classic Car events with over 90 Classic and performance car Clubs attending and over 300 private entries. Large Autojumble and numerous trade stands. A two day event, with our stand being hosted by Tim Brown. This has for many years been a very popular event with all our South Lancashire and Cheshire Members and for others from further afield. This large show goes from strength to strength every year, having an enormous and diverse variety of vintage and classic cars on display. We will have our own club area to display our cars. Contact: Tim Brown – 07799 118771 – email: timbrownmrics@aol.co.uk |
| Sun 18th | East Anglia: Hedingham Castle Classic and Vintage Car Show Featuring a huge range of vintage, pre 1940s classic, classic and modern classic vehicles, this show is a must for all car lovers and the perfect way to spend a Sunday. Gates open at 11am and cars remain in place until 4pm. Food and drink stalls will be available throughout the day. Picnics welcome and dogs on leads permitted (dogs are not allowed inside the Castle). To book an exhibitor place, please download and complete the form that can be found on the Hedingham Castle website https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events/classic-vintage-car-show The completed form should be emailed to Jenny@hedinghamcastle.co.uk. Applications close on 12th July. Please let Mark Kingstone (m.kingstone@btinternet.com) know if you will be exhibiting your Alvis |
| Sun 18th | Midland: Section Driving Tour Come and exercise your Alvis on a run of about 100 miles in the south western Cotswolds, with an organised lunch stop. Further details to follow. Contact Mike Davies mike@the-north-house.uk or 07770 890951 |
| Fri 23rd - Sun 25th | Midland / All Sections: Silverstone Classic Apply via www.silverstoneclassic.com |
| Sat 24th | Midland: Gloucester Goes Retro Apply via www.gloucestergoesretro.com. Contact Mike Davies 07770 890951 mike@the-north-house.uk |
| Sun 25th | South West: Sherborne Historic Vehicle Rally Alvis owners are once again invited to participate in this extremely popular and exceptional event. This event is very special, many of the cars dating from the early 1900s, to say nothing of the Drivers!! The setting on the Sherborne School Courts is truly second to none. Alvis cars have always done very well at this event invariably being among the trophy awards so we hope that you will support the marque in 2024. The day starts with an optional approx. 30 mile drive through some delightful parts of the Dorset countryside before the display & judging at the school. This event raises funds for charity and is run by The Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles. An Entry Form is available at hvr@rcsc.org.uk for more information contact Don Gray 07850 601038 dongray.15@btinternet.com or Mark Kirby 07775 625327 kirbymotors@gmail.com |
| Sun 25th | East Anglia: Lavenham Classics This years Lavenham Classics, previously called Lavenham Rare Breeds, is on August Bank Holiday Sunday (25th August). If there is sufficient interest to enable us to muster the minimum of 10 cars we can organise a Club Entry. For more details visit the website lavenhamclassics.com Cost is £10 per car. Please register your interest by emailing Clare Symes at bcsymes@hotmail.com |
| Mon 26th | Midland: Pershore Plum Festival Apply via www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk. Contact Mike Wilson 01242 580059 kimtap48@gmail.com |
| Fri 30th | East Anglia: BBQ The BBQ will be held at the home of David and Sue Little (the Old Railway Station, Mildenhall IP28 7DT) starting at 12.00. Donations of salad or pudding would be welcome. There will be a small charge to cover the costs. Please contact David and Sue Little on 07740795549 or susanmlittle48@aol.co.uk |
| Mon 31st | Midland: Mallory Park VSCC Race Meeting Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk. Contact Phil Gunn 07542 338100 philipjohngunn@gmail.com |
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September 2024 |
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| Sun 1st | South West: The South West Summer Picnic will by popular request be once again be held in the grounds of the National Trust’s Great Chalfield Manor near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire SN12 8NH by kind permission of the donor tenants Robert & Patsy Floyd. This beautiful moated medieval manor house with its magnificent Arts & Crafts garden has featured in a number of films, most recently, the excellent TV series Poldark. We have been invited to drive through the fine stone archway and park our cars in front of the beautiful manor house and to picnic on the lovely lawn areas behind or near our cars. So bring your picnic to arrive any time after 12 noon. Entry is of course FREE for NT members, non- members will be charged £8 per adult, a donation to the beautiful on site church I know would certainly be appreciated; just turn up and enjoy!! Confirmation of attendance will be helpful as the number of parking places available actually in front of the manor house are clearly limited. For further information please contact Don Gray on 07850 601038 or email dongray.15@btinternet.com |
| Fri 6th - Sun 8th | All Sections: Goodwood Revival Weekend |
| Sat 14th | East Anglia: Vintage & Classic Car Tour and Rally A drive taking in historic houses and churches of Suffolk, raising funds towards the upkeep of Suffolk’s glorious legacy of churches and chapels. The journey will take you along the beautiful back roads of Suffolk, dropping in on churches in pursuit of victory in the brainteaser quiz. Participants will all gather at the finish line at Suffolk’s greatest church tower at St Peter and St Paul’s Lavenham for car admiration, tea & homemade cakes, and announcement of the quiz winners. A fun day out for drivers & navigators alike! Entry form (attached) should be submitted to pedalanddrive@gmail.com |
| Sat 14th - Sun 15th | Midland / South East: Kop Hill Climb, Princes Risbrough The Kop Hill Climb booking system is now open, please book on line at booking.kophillclimb.org.uk. This is to get yourself booked in for either A Hill Runner, or an Alvis Owner Club member and wish to display on The Alvis Owner Club stand. Please let me know once you have booked your Alvis into Alvis Paddock Area Price includes driver and one passenger in car One Day £ 25.00, Both Days £ 40.00 my E Mail address jim.oakman@yahoo.co.uk |
| Sun 15th - Thu 19th | Scottish: Tour of Northern Ireland Four nights based at the Le Mon Hotel and Country Club, Castlereagh. Stena ferry to Belfast. D,B&B £180 per couple, £130 single. Register interest and more information from Joe Stewart 07884 336400 or jmpstewart55@gmail.com |
| Fri 20th—Sun 22nd | Wales: Welsh Section Day and Weekend in Eryri (Snowdonia) Set in the Eryri National Park, this weekend in September offers an exciting and interesting experience. Saturday promises a drive through magnificent scenery with stunning views. Set in Llanberis, looking up to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Sunday will be spent at the Slate Museum in a dedicated parking area. The museum is part of the World Heritage Site and offers a glimpse into the history of the industry as well as the opportunity to visit the surrounding slate workings as well as seeing the workers and their families’ accommodation over the 19th and 20th centuries. Staying at the boutique Country House Hotel Ty'n Rhos, which holds a 5* grading by 'Visit Wales', and enjoying fine dining in secluded and relaxing surroundings. Contact Hilary, the owner of Ty’n Rhos through www.tynrhos.co.uk. or telephone 01248 670489. Rates vary depending on the choice of room, but a standard double or twin is £268 per night including a 3-course dinner and breakfast, mention Alvis. Book early as accommodation is limited. For further information please contact either: William and Les Day 01248 355180 or williamt.day@icloud.com or Ann and Hugh Bradnum 029 20757494 or hbradnum@btinternet.com |
| October 2024 | |
| Tue 8th to Fri 11th | East Anglia: Autumn break at Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa, near Woodbridge, Suffolk This is open to all Members. Having greatly enjoyed 7 annual visits to the Sea Marge Hotel, Overstrand, our Autumn break venue is changing in 2024 to Seckford Hall which is an Elizabethan mansion sitting in its own private valley in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by ancient wetlands and historic towns. It is the perfect gateway to explore the Suffolk coast and heathlands. The hotel has 19 standard double rooms and 8 superior doubles. All 19 standard rooms have been reserved. Superior rooms can be booked independently on a first come first served basis. Contact details for the hotel are: Reception telephone No: 01394 385678 and email: reception@seckford.co.uk. Cost for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast (includes 3 course evening meal) is as follows: Standard Double £755 (single occupancy: £567.50) and Superior Double £815 (single occupancy: £627.50). For Standard rooms only, a £50 deposit has already been paid by the EA Section so this must be paid into the EA Section bank account (details below) when rooms are booked and not to the hotel. Please mention Alvis when booking rooms. Booking other class of rooms - Superior etc. requires you to pay the deposit to the Hotel, as these are not reserved for Alvis owners. Early booking is advised. Please notify your booking to Peter Barratt (Section Treasurer) by email at eastangliaalvis@gmail.com as this will enable us to correctly allocate deposits. The hotel has no lift but it has 5 ground floor rooms (3 Standard and 2 Superior). If you require a ground floor room, please inform Reception at the time of booking. The Hotel is dog friendly but this must be discussed with Reception at time of booking. EA Section bank details for deposit payments: Account name: Alvis Owners Club East Anglian; Sort Code: 20-36-98; A/C No: 30064106. Closing date for booking at the special rates is Wednesday 15th May 2024. |
| Sun 27th | Scottish: 2025 Planning meeting. Venue to be announced |
| November 2024 | |
| Fri 8th to Sun 10th | All Sections: Classic Car Motor Show at the NEC. AOC Stand 1-820 |