Torque of the North - September 2023
Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
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Hi ,
News from around the North
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Wow, despite the weather it’s been a cracking August, although two drenching’s in a 60-year-old car and you long for better lights, wipers, demister etc. Our inaugural BBQ at Nether Alderley, with Avro Museum visit and Trevor’s Peak District Run, went down well, even if Doug and my BBQ skills were stretched to the limit (come back Mike S. all is forgiven). Whilst up in Northumberland they were doing the same at the Northeast Sea Land Air Museum with a select couple of cars, early August.
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Hebden Bridge Vintage Car show saw a large contingent of Healey’s collide with the Steam Punk genre to provide an eclectic mix at this popular Yorkshire event.
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Tatton and Oulton Park were both once again very popular with members, whilst the VSCC provided the most charming race, the iconic Historic Grand Prix Cars, were outstanding. Well done to the Yorkshire contingent for grabbing Best Healey on both days of Tatton.
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Further news
Big thanks to everyone who attended Classics over Sands, I spotted lots of Healey’s, particularly frogeyes, although they seem a bit scarce on the 2-minute video of the event: https://youtu.be/z8hPiJ9wMo4 With over £6,000 raised for local charities and some decent weather, we are already planning next year. Still in the Lakes, the second Lakes and Dales noggin saw twelve attendees and a decent collection of cars, although Lesley bravely came over from Skipton in a Frogeye and had problems driving back, finally conking out in her village!
The Golden Pheasant team in Cheshire were treated to a personal viewing of Tony Hughes’ car collection, a truly great evening that beat the usual Natter!
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Further news
Yorkshire Area “Last of the Summer Drive” Sunday 8th October, open to ALL Northern Centre Members Jeff tells me that everyone will meet at 9.15 at The Roast and Toast Cafe, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AG. We’ll then set off at 10.15 for a 40+ mile drive through Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and onto the moors for a circular drive to The Winterburn, Winterburn Lane, Halifax, HX2 7SQ for lunch at 12.30. The club will have exclusive use of the restaurant, which has views across the Calder Valley, famous for being the location for the TV series “Happy Valley”! Register interest with Jeff below.
Forthcoming Events
- 2nd-3rd September 2023 - Croft Nostalgia The North Eastern team are planning to return to the Croft Circuit to attend the HSCC race meeting
- New 3rd September - Longridge Vehicle Show - PLEASE NOTE this show has been cancelled by the organisers
- New 23rd September - Swinging Sixties Race Series Oulton Park Further details from Jill Bowman
- New Early Oct - End of Season Autumn Road Run North Wales Date to be advised. Jill Bowman
- New Yorkshire Area Last of The Summer Drive Sunday 8th October open to All Northern Centre Members. Register your interest with Jeff Hollinshead on 07800 974418, WhatsApp or jeff.hollinshead@ahc-northern.org.uk
- New Save the Date: AGM at the Golden Pheasant at 8PM on 7th November 2023 see website for details
Centre Contacts
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