Torque of the North - June 2022
Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
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Hi ,
This month we’ve news on the Scott Nelson trip to sunny Scarborough, a teaser on the “Northern Toolbox” and a new event in the events calendar.
First up, Trevor Gammage has been busy putting together a selection of tools that club members can borrow, use and return...mainly tools that are used on a one-off basis which wouldn’t justify members buying their own tool. Trevor is currently working with our IT Guru, Robert Thornburrow to make the toolbox process as slick as possible. We got the idea from the Thames Valley area and will be pooling our tools to provide as wide a range as possible. More next month.
We’ve several members in and around Preston who might like a trip to Longridge on Sunday 4th September to the Vehicle Extravaganza. For more info see events list or: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/longridge-vehicle-extravaganza-tickets-330454156277
News from around the North
Several members braved the trip across to Scarborough for a visit to Murray Scott Nelsons operation, well known for photos of its “for sale” cars taken against the Scarborough Esplanade. The group were entertained by John Scott Nelson with a full tour as well as Q&A’s. The day was rounded off with a couple of parade laps around Scarborough’s Street circuit, Oliver’s Mount Racetrack, billed as England’s only real road circuit, before a well-earned lunch at the track’s café.
Many thanks to the Scott Nelsons and to Jeff Hollinshead for getting the Northern Centre back into a workshop for the first time in many years!
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Forthcoming events
- 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.
- 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.
- New Event - Sunday 4th September 2022. Longridge Vehicle Extravaganza. A car show that will interest members in the Preston area. A local member is supporting this event and invites Northwest members to join him there. Held at the Longridge Showground, Lower Lane, PR3 3SQ. http://www.ahc-northern.org.uk/newsitem.php?itemid=52
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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