May 2008

Spring Meeting 2008.

For full program of events…Visit “Royal Motor Union Classic” web site

The licence requirements for these races is: NAT “A” or higher grade (Applicable for 2008)

24 May - 26 May 2008
northampton vintage and classic car show
earls barton rally site, Northamptonshire
Directions: juntion10 a45
Contact: steve<dunklri@aol.com>
Tel: 07770687844

<br /><br />hello all we would like to invite all clubs to the above show this is being hald at the earls barton rally site on the outskirts of northampton,this is a lovely site being flat and with good access.there is free camping onsite and overnight security.this event is going to be widely advertised on radio,papers,posters etc.whether you have a classic car or vintage we would like you to come along.there is going to be fun for all with a dog show,boxing demos,fun fair,refreshments and something for all the family.please email or phone for further details thanks for youre time and look forward to meeting you all at the show

25 May - 26 May 2008
The Tal-y-llyn Railway's 2008 Tom Rolt Rally
The Merioneth County Showfield, Hendy near Tywyn, Mid Wales, Gwynedd
Directions: Situated a mile out of Tywyn on the Dolgellau-Tywyn road
Entry fee: Free to all Exhibitors and autojumble stall holders
Contact: Steve Turner<farinaman@btinternet.com>
Tel: 01653 693183

<br /><br />The Cambridge-Oxford Owners Club are proud to be theorganisers of all vehicle entries for the Tal-y-llyn Railway's 2008 Tom Rolt Rally. We are inviting all MG owners to join us either individually or as part of a club display. Entry is free for all exhibitors and autojumble stall holders. Camping is available on the rally field.

All entrants will recieve free tickets to ride on the Tal-y-llyn Railway during the weekend.

The event is open to all Classic,Custom & Vintage vehicles. For further details and entry forms contavt Steve Turner tel. 01653 693183 or email farinaman@btinternet.com
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25 May 2008
THE "VALE OF EVESHAM" TOUR
TEWKESBURY, Gloucestershire
Contact: "WILLY"<mlclmwllms@aol.com>
Tel: 01568708220

A tour for Classics,sports cars and others of special interest! approx 100 miles of classic motoring, visiting places of interest and culminating in a "social" buffet!

Starts near to Tewkesbury.

Further details please phone:01568708220
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June 2008

<br /><br />The Motoring Extravaganza is one of Scotland's friendliest and largest gatherings of historic vehicles regularly attracting over one thousand exhibits ranging from Veteran to modern classics together with motorcycles, commercial, military and agricultural machinery.



Classes for vehicles to 1984 and newer interesting vehicles. One make and specialist car club displays welcome (over 50 in 2007).



Special attractions for 2008 include a James Bond Aston Martin DB5, Aston Martin marque display and Dream Rides for charity with the Sporting Bears.



Thirlestane Castle is one of Scotland's show piece stately homes where the magnificent parkland and backdrop of the castle provides a wonderful setting for a celebration of our transport history.



Admission - entrants free.

- Adults £6. Accompanied children and parking free.



Entries - on line or by contacting the Entries Secretary (close 30th April).



Neil Morrison

3 Lylestane Farm Cottages,

Lauder,

TD2 6QY



tel. 01578 750249








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08 June 2008
Luton Festival of transport
Stockwood Park, Luton, Bedfordshire
Directions: Next to Jtn 10 of the M1
Entry fee: £4
Contact: Ann Marriott<admin@Cvpg.co.uk>
Tel: 01582 597375

Luton was a centre for the British car industry for decades, and one legacy of this is the annual Luton Festival of Transport, which welcomes scores of classic, vintage and collectors' cars, vans, lorries and buses to Stockwood Country Park. There's plenty of other family entertainment, and a ticket to the show also gives you a free return bus ride to the Vauxhall Heritage Centre for more transport wonders
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15 June 2008
Normanby Hall Mini Day
Normanby Hall Country Park, Nr Scunthorpe , Lincolnshire
Directions: M180, M181, A1077(follow brown signs to Hall))
Entry fee: £5 per car
Contact: Rachel Ellerington<2rhe40@btconnect.com>
Tel: 07885278160
Fax: 01724 851100

<br /><br />A Mini Day for both Classic & BMW Minis set in the picturesque grounds of Normanby Hall Country Park Nr Scunthorpe.Now in it's third year it is a popular event for Mini owners living in the North who are unable to attend such events down south & so consequently Mini clubs are booking a year in advance!

There's something for eveyone with 'Show & Shine' competitions,best club stand,autojumble,Mini spares,motorbikes,inter-club competitions,craft stalls,kiddies entertainment,face painting,the 'infamous tuckshop tombola',toy stalls etc.

Autojumble stalls £15,Trade stands upto 8' wide £20 & 12'wide £35 with other sizes available
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15 June 2008
South West Motor Show
Newton Abbot, Devon
Entry fee: £6 per adult Child U12 Free (with paying adult)
Contact: George Massey
Tel: 07788654164

Performance & Modified car show, tarde stands, stunt shows, helicopter rides, fun fair, car club stands, and more, a fun day out for all the family.

Please visit the web site for more details.



http://www.southwestmotorshow.com
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28 June - 29 June 2008
THE "MID WALES MEANDER"
MID WALES, Powys
Contact: "WILLY"<bordercartours@aol.co.uk>
Tel: 01568708220

A TWO DAY TOUR THROUGH THE HILLS AND DALES OF MID WALES

HQ WILL BE NEAR TO LLANDRINDOD WELLS WITH THE START AT HEREFORD.
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July 2008

<br /><br />MG Northumbria is staging its latest Classic Vehicle Show at Tynedale Rugby Club, Station Road, Corbridge. This large and accessible venue will allow us to organise the biggest and best show so far.



The show is open to all makes of vintage, veteran and classic vehicles, including cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. In addition to the vehicles there will be a wide range of entertainment, charity and trade stands and refreshments.



The show opens to the public at 11am and will close following the presentation of awards at 4pm. Cost £3.00 adults, accompanied children free.



All proceeds will go to local charities.


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12 July - 13 July 2008
The Cambridge Oxford Owners Club East Anglian Rally
The North Norfolk Railway's Holt Station, Norfolk
Directions: Just off the main Kings LLyn - Cromer Road
Entry fee: Free
Contact: Steve Turner <farinaman@btinternet.com>
Tel: 01653 693183

<br /><br />The C.O.O.C. welcome all MG owners to join us for our East Anglian Rally & N. Norfolk Weekend. Starting at the Humber Bridge with a convoy to the event with pick up points en route for those travelling from the North. Then an optional visit to The Muckleborough Collection( Tank Museum ) at Weybourne near Sheringham followed by an early evening run along the pretty N. Norfolk coast to Blakeny Quay.

On Sunday we join the N. Norfolk Railway for their vintage transport day at Holt station. All entrants will recieve free travel on the railway which runs from Holt to Sheringham. To enter this great weekend please contact Steve Turner tel. 01653 693183 or email farinaman@btinternet.com
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27 July 2008
WINGS & WHEELS
Charing Airfield, off A252, Kent
Directions: A252, Canterbury Road
Entry fee: £8.00 in advance
Contact: Brian Richardson<bartgr@btinternet.com>
Tel: 01622 743471

<br /><br />“The WINGS & WHEELS” rally for all classic cars at the Kent Gliding Club airfield, Charing, Kent

Commencing 10.30am to 5.30pm



A UNIQUE FAMILY DAY OUT



In support of all the cars attending, the Kent Gliding Club have

planned an afternoon programme of flying & ground displays.



• Air display by Gliders from the Club.*

• Air display by powered aircraft of the Club.*

• Ground display of historic Gliders and powered aircraft.

• Glider flights in towed [ 20 minutes flight -£75 ] and winched [ 10 minutes flight -£10** ] Gliders.*

• Static balloon rides.*

• Members of a local “model aircraft club” will fly* and display model aircraft.

• BBQ available from midday.

• Refreshments & drinks available [ No flying allowed if alcohol consumed ].

• Nature trail walks.

• Kent Air Ambulance helicopter in attendance.

August 2008

A wekend of nostalgia featuring classic and vintage vehicles including cars, buses, motorcycles and steam
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02 August - 03 August 2008
Wroughton Classic Car & Bike Show
Science Museum Wroughton (old Airfield), Wiltshire
Directions: see website for map & details
Contact: Greg or Jo<wroughtonclassic@tiscali.co.uk>
Tel: 07747 804487

Classic Car and Bike show. Last year we had over 2000 classic vehicle exhibits and more than 23000 visitors. Includes autojumble, trade stands, club displays, craft show, slot car racing, quad bike rides, bungee, adult pedal cars and much more! More details, photos from previous shows and booking forms can be found on website or call us on 07747 804487
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02 August - 03 August 2008
The Hebden Bridge Vintage Cars Weekend
Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Directions: On A646 8 miles west of Halifax
Entry fee: £4/exhibit /day in advance £6 on the day if space available
Contact: David Bell<mail@hebdenbridge-vintageweekend.org.uk>
Tel: 01422 842597

A weekend Rally for veteran, vintage & classic cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles.

Auto jumble and other stalls.

Varied entertainment and catering facilities on site.

Scenic Run on Sunday Morning

Welcome pack and exclusive free raffle for all entrants.
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16 August - 17 August 2008
Wheelz 2 Extreme 2008
South of England Showground , West Sussex
Contact: Barry Wright<mail@extremewheelz.org>
Tel: 01424 732999

The show aims to incorporate everything with wheels from unicycles to modified cars and everything in between with something for all the family.

*Classic Cars *Mountain Bikes *BMX *Skateboards *Go Karts

*Giant Cinema Screen *Modified Cars *Trains *Brum Kids Zone

And Much Much More!!!


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23 August - 24 August 2008
Culzean Autoclassica
Culzean Castle, South Ayrshire., Strathclyde
Contact: Les Hannah<les@culzeanautoclassica.com>
Tel: 01655 880045

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In 2008 Autospirit in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland will present an exciting all new Major International Motoring event, the Culzean Autoclassica. An annual event it will be hosted at the magnificent Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire coast, a leading Trust venue and one of Scotland’s five star International tourist attractions.



The Vision:-

An exclusive event aimed at all marques of transport with particular emphasis towards top or significant marques.

Historic, vintage, classic, racing, sports and touring cars, prestigious sports and performance cars and bikes, and vintage commercial vehicles will be on display around the castle and estate grounds throughout the weekend.



The Theme:-

To commemorate the race days of the 1950’s at the nearby Old Turnberry airfield track and also capture the castles unique ambience and its magnificent location, the event will adopt a traditional theme. Participants and the visiting public will be invited to enter into the Autoclassica spirit by arriving in period costume reflecting their particular era of transport or a 40’s to 60’s era for event visitors and exhibitors with modern vehicles.



The Attractions:-

A wide variety of activities and attractions will interest all of those attending which will include heritage racing and special marque displays, International and street concours d’ elegance, classic and auto memorabilia displays, club and single entry enclosures, manufacturers and dealers enclosures, trade village, classic vehicle auctions, fashion shows, hog roast barbecues and live music.

Action events within the Castle grounds with the Soap Box Grand.Prix , Inter Club Driving challenge and motoring nostalgia with historic racing car demonstration runs.

The Autoclassica attractions will be located in several areas throughout the estate alongside all the features that the five star Culzean Castle and country park has to offer, which include, Castle tours, visitors centre, shops & restaurants, the walled gardens, the swan pond, children’s play area, deer park and the rocky shoreline with spectacular views over the Firth of Clyde to Arran and Kintyre.



Corporate & Sponsors:-

The Autoclassica encourages participation from both manufacturers and dealers, including those organisations associated with the motor vehicle and its lifestyle, and to accommodate this a selection of events will take place both before and after the weekend event. This will include “The Culzean Autoclassica Golf Classic” played round the Westin Turnberry Ailsa Championship course, historic & modern vehicle demonstration runs at the old Turnberry circuit and Scenic drives around the Ayrshire countryside and coastline.






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September 2008

<br /><br />The British Car Enthusiasts Rally 2008 will be at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, on Sunday 7th September and will again be supporting Make-A-Wish Foundation (UK).



Since 1980, Make-A-Wish Foundation (UK) has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. in 2007, we raised over £1200 for this worthwhile cause, while bringing some happiness to two terminally ill children in a direct way by having them at the event as our guests for the day. In 2008 we hope to beat the amount raised, but will need all the help we can get to do so.



Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is about 20mins North past Silverstone, almost at Rockingham Raceway.



Entrance to Wicksteed Park is a mere £6 per car (any number of passengers), it has wonderful landscaping for outdoor picnics etc, on site food facilities and plenty of ride/arcade facilities. All in all, its a great day out to have a good laugh and spend time with friends or family of all ages.



The event is open to all marques with a British Heritage including Aston Martin, Caterham, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lotus, Mini, MG, Morgan, Morris, Noble, Riley, Rover, Triumph, TVR, Wolseley or any other.



Everyone is of course welcome, as clubs or individuals, we are aiming to have record numbers on display at the event, and we are looking to those who would be interested in helping us reach the targets.



Club display areas are also available (FOC) to those who book one in advance.


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21 September 2008
28th Annual Vintage & Specialist Car Show
Tredegar House, Newport., Gwent
Directions: Leave M4 Motorway at Junstion 28 and follow the signs special signs to the showground (Aprox 1/2 mile)
Contact: Bruce or Mandy Womack<LeukaemiaRally@TredegarHouse.co.uk>
Tel: 01633 895145

<br /><br />The show opens at 10.30 a.m. and finishes about 5.30 p.m.

A superb day out for all the family set in 14 acres in the beautiful parkland of Tredegar House. We expect over 1,500 exhibits including Ford Model Ts of the early 1900s, through American Cadillacs from the 1980´s and sports cars such as Ferraris, Marcos, Stags, Lotus, Morgans, Jaguar, MGs. We expect around 100 motorcycles, the early machines like Sun Vitesse, Zenith, B.S.A, moving through Harley Davidson, Triumph, Ariel, A.J.S and Greeves etc. to Yamaha, Honda of more recent times. Other exhibits include about 40 military vehicles including small tanks, jeeps etc, 100 stationary engines from as early as 1890's, 40 commercial vehicles ranging from small vans to monster trucks, and steam engines, tractors, bicycles, models, over 40 Autojumble stalls. A Vintage & Classic Car Auction will be held on the day.

Other items of interest:- over 50 stalls etc selling everything you can think of. A Craft Marquee with various types of craft being demonstrated and lovely items for sale. Children’s Amusements including large bouncy castles, large slides etc., and radio controlled boats on the lake - have a go if you like. Try your hand at Archery.

All kinds of food stalls and licensed catering.

Arena events will take place throughout the day, including, displays by the Wye Valley Axemen, parade of vehicles, historic battle re-enactments.

We expect around 10,000 people visiting the show. FREE PARKING