Torque of the North - June 2024
Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
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Hi ,
News from around the North
With Healey back on the road after more hours checking wiring, I finally found a bad connection and all working again. It meant taking the Lotus on a GRRC run around the Lake District, although another Northern member, Harry, took his superb 3000. What marred the day though was one of our number in a 60’s Jaguar being taken out (badly) by a van who promptly drove off, something you hope will never ever happen!
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Northern Centre May Bank Holiday Weekend Harrogate
Cracking weekend at Harrogate that saw nearly 50 Healeys exploring the beauty and remoteness of the backroads of the Yorkshire Dales. Harry and Gill seen here crossing historic Burnsall bridge. 180 miles of super routes, created by Paul Johnson and Mike Stonier, over two days led us to some terrific scenery (when the low cloud allowed) and some quite demanding navigation up and down dale. Back at the Cedar Court Hotel, the food and entertainment was above and beyond giving everyone the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the evenings together. Many Thanks to Paul, Jacqui, Mike and Bernadette for organising yet another a super event. Look out for details of Northerns Centre’s big event next year.
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National Concours 2024
This year's National Concours will be held in the heart of the Northern Centre at Grantley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3ET on Wednesday the 17th of July between 10:00 and 15:00.
This is another great opportunity for Northern Centre members to enter their pride and joy in to the Concours without the need to travel to the South of the country. For more details on how to enter go to: www.austinhealeyclub.com
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Call to Action
DVLA consultation on historic vehicle registration processes, how to answer it and ensure your voice makes a difference. Read the full details of how you can help the FBHVC protect the interests of the historic vehicle community on the club website at: www.austinhealeyclub.com
Tatton Park 1st / 2nd June
Last I heard, Mike Stonier still had a few tickets left for Sunday, with everything taken for Saturday. Probably worth giving Mike a call if you want a run out to Cheshire this Sunday! 07941 757648
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Thirlestane Castle - The closing date for the club stand has past but if attending the show as an individual, let Richard Spalding know you are coming. richard.spalding@ahc-northern.org.uk
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Brit Fest 2024 - Fri-Sun 5-7 July - If you’re into big hair (or in my case wig) and velvet trousers this is one for you… Welcome to the Brit Fest Cheshire, taking place at Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 3QA and featuring Bonnie Tyler, Scouting For Girls, Paul Young, Heather Small, Kim Wilde, Nik Kershaw and many more, the organisers are inviting classic car club members to display their cars in return for two complimentary general admission tickets per car per day and free camping. Tickets are on sale for £67 per person per day.
See www.thebritfest.co.uk for full details. This needs an early response so grab your flares & contact Robert Thornburrow ASAP to book a place. webmaster@ahc-northern.org.uk
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Glamis Castle Sat/Sun 13th - 14th July - The Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club will once more hold their 48th Scottish Transport Extravaganza in the magnificent grounds of Glamis Castle over the weekend This event one of the largest of its kind in Britain, bringing together over 1700 vehicles comprising veteran, vintage and classics. The AHC stand is full but you may still be able to get a private entry via the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club website. Contact Ian Walker: scotland@ahc-northern.org.uk for details
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Northern Centre at Yorkshire Elegance
The AHC has once again been invited to display our cars at the Yorkshire Elegance on their Ladies and Revival Day, Tues/Weds, 16th/17th July 2024. This year the YE has moved to Grantly Hall, Ripon, HG4 3ET, for a grander affair and now has even more prestigious car clubs, sponsors and displays than ever. For full event details please visit: https://thefastlaneclub.com/yorkshire-elegance
We’ve secured 10+ Austin Healey places on each day with tickets for two occupants, (£15pp) aiming to display the range of marques within the club. Attendees will need to have the car on stand for the full day: 10am-5pm.
Please contact Jeff Hollinshead at: jeff.hollinshead@ahc-northern.org.uk giving your name, car type, reg, occupant details and preferred day of attendance. Further details on the centre website as we get closer to the event.
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Summer Drive and BBQ at Gawsworth Hall
Back again this year, without the rain, we are holding our BBQ at the fabulous Gawsworth Hall on Wed 24th July 2024. Starting at 10 AM with tea and coffee, we’ll have an exclusive 1 hour guided tour of the Tudor Hall, a chance to eat your own picnic on the lawns, a 2 hour drive around the scenic Peak District roads ending up back at Gawsworth Hall for a private BBQ indulging in the splendour and the peace and quiet of the enchanting grounds. Goodbyes from 6:30pm. Price: £30pp includes, arrival refreshments, guided tour, driving route and BBQ in the grounds of Gawsworth Hall. Bring your own picnic lunch or stop for a bite on the afternoon drive.
Book your place by contacting Doug: chairman@ahc-northern.org.uk with names and special dietary requirements. Limited to 40 places so book early: closing date 30th June.
HealeySports
For those that love to see Healeys tearing up the track, the next race in the Northern area is at Harewood Hill on 8/9th June. Do go along and give Murray a big Cheer.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
- Sat /Sun 1st/2nd June. Tatton Classic and Performance Car Spectacular.
- Sunday 2nd June - Thirlestane Castle. In the Borders, contact richard.spalding@ahc-northern.org.uk for details.
- Sat/Sun 13th/14th July 2024 - Glamis Castle. Scottish Transport Extravaganza. Contact Ian Walker at scotland@ahc-northern.org.uk to get your car on the stand.
- Tues/Weds 16th/17th July 2024 - Yorkshire Elegance 2024 Grantly Hall near Ripon in company with the AHC National Concours. Contact Jeff Hollinshead at yorkshire@ahc-northern.org.uk to join the club ticket list. We are charging £15pp to increase the number of cars we can display.
- Sunday 21st July - Newby Hall Historic Vehicle Rally Yorkshire The North of England's largest one day show. Bookings are now open via the Newby Hall website where you will be directed to the NECPWA website. Let Jeff Hollinshead know you are going on 0780097441
- Wednesday 24th July 2024 - Gawsworth Hall BBQ and Drive. 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, later in the day. Contact Doug McClymont: chairman@ahc-northern.org.uk
- **New** Fri/Sat/Sun 26th/27th/28th July - Oulton Park Gold Cup. Order tickets directly from MSV website: https://displaymyvehicle.msv.com/calendar/oulton-park/2024/july/gold-cup
If you haven't already created an account, you will need to create one. The code for our club is 3441. You may need to add your vehicle, with a photo.
Contact Mike Stonier for more details events@ahc-northern.org.uk
- **New** Sunday 4th August - Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend. A real favourite this, registration for Hebden Bridge is open and expected to be fully booked rather quickly. Our cars are suited for the Group P: post war cars 1941-1966 category on Sunday 4th Aug. Book in their website:
https://www.hebdenbridge-vintageweekend.org.uk/2023-vehicle-registration and let Jeff Hollinshead know you’ve booked! Jeff Hollinshead on 07800974418
- Sunday 11th August - Croft Historic Vehicle Weekend. AHC will have a stand on the Sunday; the club will submit the member entries in one application to receive free tickets for club members. Contact Murray Shand for details and to book your place giving the following details: Driver’s name, vehicle make and model, Reg No, e-mail address. Closing date 5th July. See club website for full details
- Sunday 12th August 2024 - Classics over Sands - https://classicsoversands.org Classics over Sands takes place, each year, in the beautiful Edwardian town of Grange over Sands. The show takes place on the town's recreational field, overlooking Morecambe Bay: this is a great day out for all the family with over 300 cars and bikes on show and stalls and activities to entertain everyone. For more information - Phil Kershaw on 07836 622293.. NB very few places left!
CENTRE CONTACTS
- Northeast - Contact Murray at tyneside@ahc-northern.org.uk or on 07850 286099 or via WhatsApp for details of future events and noggins in the Northeast
- Yorkshire - Contact Jeff Hollinshead on 07800 974418 or at yorkshire@ahc-northern.org.uk or via WhatsApp
- North Wales - For information on Noggins and events contact John or Jill on 07766 706554 or via WhatsApp
- Scotland - Contact Ian Walker on 07740 148881 or at scotland@ahc-northern.org.uk or on WhatsApp - Scotland - North East – For local Noggins, contact Tony Ball on 07703 349679 or on WhatsApp.
- Northwest - Contact Mike Stonier on 07941 757648 or at events@ahc-northern.org.uk
- Lakes and Dales - Contact Norman Butler on 07788148485, lakesanddales@ahc-northern.org.uk or WhatsApp.
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