Torque of the North - July 2022
Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
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Hi ,
July sees most of us out and about, with better weather and a little sunshine. As I get back from a lovely weekend at Goodwood, Doug and a few other members are making their way down to Classic Le Mans.
The Northern Centre ‘Toolbox’ initiative is now live on our website! Take a trip to the Northern centre website http://www.ahc-northern.org.uk/tools.php where you can see the tools available, in addition to those that can be borrowed from the Thames Valley Centre. The way the ‘Toolbox’ works is that you visit the website, pick the tool you wish to borrow (click on the photo), fill in a form with your details, pay a deposit (which is refundable) plus the cost of postage and packing and the tool is on its way. After use, you return the tool, and the deposit is returned to you - simple and straightforward, even I managed it!
We’ve allocated an annual budget to purchase & expand the tools held by the club. If you have any suggestions for a tool, contact Trevor who runs the scheme on his email: trevor.gammage@ahc-northern.org.uk
News from around the North
Some changes to Yorkshire Noggin dates: The July Noggin date has been brought forward to the second Wednesday, the 13th back at The Black Horse Inn, Clifton from 7pm onwards. The August Noggin on Wednesday 17th August will be at The Motorist, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6JE from 6.30 onwards.
The Northeast Centre is setting up a WhatsApp group for chat & communications. If any members you want to be part of the group, please contact: murrayshand@negarages.co.uk.
Jill from the North Wales Centre advises that on Thursday August 18th is the Flint and Denbigh County show near Denbigh. Enter your Classic (pre-1978) for two free person tickets to the show per vehicle (Normal adult entry is £18 per head so this is a great deal).
Download: https://www.denbighandflintshow.com/competetive-section/vintage/
Congratulations to Mike Robinson who won best sports car AND best in show at Castle Howard - time to get polishing all of you concours fans!
Jeff Hollinshead is looking for a volunteer to plan a “Last of the Summer Drive” if you are interested in planning the drive, it could be Yorks, Cheshire, Lancs - contact Jeff on: 07800974418. Potential dates are Sunday 25th September or Sunday 2nd October - not set in stone. Jeff is happy to do all the communications with the membership and Motor Sports UK.
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Forthcoming events
- 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.
- “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
- Wed 20th July 2022 at Bowcliffe Hall just South of Wetherby. Ticket only event nearly full. Call Jeff on 07800974418 if interested.
- 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 sub-centre is attending Loton Park Hill Climb on the August Bank holiday weekend to support the Healeys taking part in the HealeySport Championship Round. 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, to stay up to date keep an eye on your local WhatsApp group!
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