Torque of the North - May 2022
Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
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Hi ,
The 24th of April saw many of us out in our cars for “Drive it day” around the North. We joined the Yorkshire members, from Colne, through the Trough of Bowland to lunch at the Midland Hotel in Morecambe, then back to Yorkshire. Thanks to John & Jill for pulling together an excellent run in North Wales, to Cath, Phil and Jeff for mapping the route in Yorks & Lancs and to Neil Munn in Scotland for the epic route from Stirling up to Banchory.
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After two years of cancellations, the May Bank Holiday event went ahead and the Peak District was treated to the roar of 63 Healeys. The event was blessed with great driving weather, exciting routes and a superb venue. Thanks to Paul & Jacqui Johnson and Mike & Bernadette Stonier for organising a fabulous weekend.
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A big thank you to Jonathan Pilkington for organizing another fabulous “set up” at Gawsworth Hall, near Macclesfield on Bank Holiday Monday. We had our own area, on the bank, with a total of 13 cars and lots of interest from members attending without their cars and we also had a few members from other centres who had attended the nearby Peak District event.
News from around the North
Time to get the cars out to the Noggins now that the clocks have changed and the weathers warmer! If you haven’t ventured to one of our Noggins, the venues are on the website and in “Revcounter”, or simply call one of the contacts below.
The Murray Scott Nelson trip is now full, with 5 members on a reserve list for a possible September 12th visit. Jeff (see below) has asked members who expressed interest in the 21st of May trip to contact him to confirm final numbers. Also Jeff is looking for an early frogeye or Mk2 Sprite to complete the Bowcliffe lineup in July (see forthcoming events).
Forthcoming events
- Murray Scott Nelson of Scarborough workshop visit 21st May (now full) plus drive up to Oliver’s Mount (England’s only real road racing circuit) with Lunch booked at Oliver’s Mount Café.
- Tatton Park, Cheshire 4-5th June “Classic and Performance Car Show”. Contact Mike Stonier on 07941757648
- New Event - Sunday 26th June 2022. A drive to The Fat Lamb at Ravenstonedale for lunch. Jeff needs to give the Fat Lamb an idea of numbers so we can reserve places. If interested in this event can you let Jeff know ASAP - 07800 974418
- Glamis Castle Scottish Transport Extravaganza Vast event, 9th & 10th July 2022, Club will be represented both days. Contact Ian Walker on 0774014881 or at scotland@ahc-northern.org.uk
- Newby Hall, Ripon lovely setting, with a huge turnout of up to 1500 classic cars. On Sunday 17th July, website suggests the numbers will be limited to 500 cars. Watch this space for more details.
- “The Cars the Star”, Holker Hall, near Cartmel, South Lakes, date confirmed as Sunday 17th July, we will have a Healey area at this event, speak to Phil Kershaw on 07836 622293
- Oulton Park Gold Cup 29-31st July, for more information contact Mike Stonier on 07941757648
- “Classics over Sands”, at Grange-over-Sands is on Sunday 7th August see https://classicsoversands.org for more information on the event or call Phil Kershaw on 07836 622293. NB the entry list is half full already!
- Passion for Power, Tatton Park Cheshire, 20-21st August for more details speak to Mike Stonier on 07941757648
- North Wales, planning is under way for the AHCN to attend Loton Park Hill Climb on the August Bank holiday weekend to support the Healeys taking part in the HealeySport Championship Round there. Contact John or Jill on: 07766 706554 for more info.
Centre Contacts
That’s all for this month, keep an eye on your local WhatsApp group for all the up-to-date info...
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