Torque of the North - July 2024
Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
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Hi ,
Well, I really did think the summer had arrived, until it hadn’t! After some long journeys last year in pouring rain, feeble windscreen wipers and water relentlessly soaking my right knee (& that was the everyday car) I reckon we are all due a bit of sun. With a packed agenda, make sure you’ve booked in as lots of events are starting to fill up.
News from around the North
June got off to a cracking start with two major events: The guys in Scotland had a great attendance with 11 cars at Thirlstaine Castle in beautiful surroundings and blue skies,
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meanwhile in Cheshire we were enjoying our supersized pitch at the very busy Tatton Park Classic Car Show, with delicious BBQ catering by Mike and Jacqui.
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Over in Yorkshire and the North East, Healey activity was hotting up; Firstly in the HealeySport Speed Championship rounds 5/6 event at Harewood Hillclimb we witnessed 16 Healeys racing the hill over two days. Northern Centre members Rob Owen and Murray Shand were both in action. Next Healeysport event in the Northern centre area is Loton Park on 24/25 Aug.
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Meanwhile, members from the Northeast and Scotland tackled the Northumbrian 250, over a couple of days, enjoying beautiful countryside (Bamburgh Castle below) as well as great beer and food.
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National Concours 2024
This year's National Concours will be held at Grantley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3ET on Wednesday the 17th of July between 10:00 and 15:00. This is another opportunity for Northern Centre “polishers” to enter the National Concours without the need to travel outside “Gods Country”. Further details at: www.austinhealeyclub.com
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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. Whilst 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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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, please note, no rain booked! 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. Only two spaces left so book your place by contacting Doug: chairman@ahc-northern.org.uk with names and special dietary requirements.
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Oulton Park Gold Cup - Fri 26th/Sat 27th/Sun 28th July
Oulton Park’s signature Historic Gold Cup returns with a full weekend’s classic motor racing. The meeting will feature an eclectic retro race programme, overseen by the HSCC. Track action includes Historic Formula 3, Historic Formula Junior and the Derek Bell Trophy for ‘70s single seaters. Club pitch on all three days and AHC discounts. See Event Calendar for contact details & Oulton Park Website.
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Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend - Sunday 4th August
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 at: https://www.hebdenbridge-vintageweekend.org.uk/2023-vehicle-registration and let Jeff Hollinshead know you’ve booked!
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Croft Historic Vehicle Weekend - Sat/Sun 10th/11th August
Evolving from the Croft Nostalgia and Croft Retro events, this two-day event features classics from the 50s - 80s, offering something for all classic enthusiasts. We’ll have a stand on the Sunday 11th; 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.
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Classics over Sands - Sun 11th August
In the beautiful Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands overlooking Morcambe Bay. Entries are nearly full! See www.classicsoversands.org for more information or contact Phil Kershaw 07836 622293.
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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
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
- Sat/Sun 13th/14th July 2024 - Glamis Castle. Scottish Transport Extravaganza. Contact Ian Walker at scotland@ahc-northern.org.uk Glamis Castle club tickets are fully subscribed.
- 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 The YE club tickets are fully subscribed.
- 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
- 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
- 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!
- **New** Sat/Sun 17th/18th August - Passion for Power at Tatton Park. This will be our second visit to Tatton Park this year. Hopefully the sun will be shining and we will have a fabulous weekend enjoying one another's company, food from our BBQ and all that this show has to offer. Space is limited so book your tickets at least 4 weeks before the show by emailing Mike Stonier at events@ahc-northern.org.uk
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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