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Torque of the North
The monthly newsletter of the AHC Northern Centre
November 2023
AHCN - Torque of the North - November 2023

Torque of the North - November 2023

Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
Hi ,

News from around the North
It’s been a quiet month for cars on the road so here is a great opportunity to cover some of the success that our Northern Austin-Healey drivers have been having on the circuit and hill this summer.  Well done to Murray Shand, Rob Owen, John and James Hughes for their successes in 2023. There is plenty of coverage in the Revcounter for the HealeySports and I believe there will be some coverage of the Hughes exploits in the magazine shortly so I won’t repeat it all here other than to say,  have a look at this video as posted by James in car footage from CSCC Swinging Sixties Group 1 Oulton Park 2023.   If you've ever wondered what it is like to drive a Sprite flat out round Oulton, now is your chance - watch YouTube frogeye sprite 134.
 
     https://youtu.be/KRdih57-5tU?feature=shared
Skittles Night
The annual Skittles evening at the Bickerton Poacher, Malpas produced a tightly fought match between Cheshire and Leek with the Northern team winning by a single point.  The famous Bickerton Pies were a treat on a cold night and we all enjoyed a terrific night out.

John Bowman aims for the Strike to no avail as Team Cheshire take the Trophy.

Sunday Worship!
In Scotland, Ian Walker was out at Mugdock just North of Glasgow sampling the hospitality of the Sunday Worship Classic Car meet. Great opportunity to get the car out in some for some late season Healeying.
FURTHER NEWS

Northern Centre AGM on 7th November 2023 at 8pm in the Tap Room at the Golden Pheasant, Plumley, WA16 9RX.  Let the Secretary or Chairman know you are coming or contact the Webmaster if you are joining virtually.  Full details in Revcounter and website.

Classic Car Show at NEC Birmingham  10th-12th November.  This is the must do show of the year and don’t forget the club has a stand at the car show and a club discount in the Discount Corner.

Northern Centre May Day weekend 2024
Next years event will be in the Yorkshire Dales, taking place from Friday 3rd May to Monday 6th May, based at the 4* Cedar Court hotel, Harrogate, nestled in the gorgeous Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering a diverse mix of river valleys, hills, woodlands and most importantly some of the best driving this side of Switzerland!
If you’re interested, contact Paul Johnson at pjcon@hotmail.com 
 
Yorkshire Elegance 2024
The Northern Centre have been asked back to the Yorkshire Elegance for 2024 in company with the AHC National Concours. The big news is that the main exhibitors event is moving to the sumptuous Grantly Hall near Ripon on 17th July 2024. More details to follow but save the date if “Grand Days Out” are your cup of Yorkshire Tea.
 
Gawsworth Hall BBQ and Drive
Following the success of the AVRO BBQ and drive this year, we have pulled out the stops to secure the charming Tudor Gawsworth Hall as the main venue for the summer BBQ '24. We will have an exclusive tour of the Hall with a picnic lunch on the lawn followed by a Cheshire drive and our own BBQ back in the grounds of the Hall. Date is Wed 24th July 2024 so save the date.
 
Glamis Castle 2024
Put this one in your diary for a AHC stand at the show.

 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
  • Thursday 21st December Christmas Party Night North Wales at Northop Hall, 7.15pm onwards. Contact Jill Bowman
  • Christmas Lunch at the Golden Pheasant Plumley Sunday 7th January 2024. 12 for 12:30pm  3 Course Sunday Lunch including wine £40pp.  Set menu to follow and choices will be needed by 2nd January.  Contact Ivor Davies if you want to join us at the GP.  0161 928 5286, 07899 046103 or by e-mail: ivor.davies@ahc-northern.org.uk
  • Sunday 28th January 2024 Late Winter Lunch Yorkshire at The Black Horse Inn, Clifton, Brighouse, West Yorkshire at 12.30 for 1pm. Further details later. To book your place(s) at this popular social event contact Jeff Hollinshead.
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