Torque of the North - October 2024
Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
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Hi ,
News from around the North
So, its 7pm and going dark at the end of September, why is it still a shock after 70 years! Well, no need to get depressed, as Winter approaches we’ve lots going on; Yorkshires “Last of the summer drive”, our scintillating AGM and for the more athletic, skittles at the Bickerton Poacher. You could also make Chairman Doug’s day and apply for a committee position!
Welsh Weekend
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September saw the 44th year of Welsh Weekends and we were blessed with one shower of rain for just 20 minutes when the rest of the UK was under water. Three super days of Healey motoring and a lot of fun and laughter.
There was a special presentation to Ian and Cheryl Blain for over 40 years’ service to the North Wales Sub-Centre. They were presented with the Hester Walden Trophy.
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Northern Centre AGM 2024
The Northern Centre AGM will be held in Brighouse and will coincide with the regular Yorkshire Noggin and Natter. It will take place at 8pm on Wednesday 16th October 2024, at the The Black Horse, 204 Towngate, Clifton, Brighouse, HD6 4HJ. Members will be able to join the AGM virtually on Zoom or in person at the meeting where light refreshments will be provided.
All Northern Centre members are welcome so please join us to air your views on how we run the Centre, hear what we are planning for the coming year, and to vote in the committee. We are keen to hear from members who want to help running our centre.
Please advise secretary@ahc-northern.org.uk if you would like to attend in person. Alternatively, e-mail webmaster@ahc-northern.org.uk if you would like to join the meeting virtually on Zoom.
Watch out for more details about the AGM on our website. For more information contact the Chairman: Douglas McClymont on 07940 313947 or,
chairman@ahc-northern.org.uk
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8th-10th November 2024
It's more than just a display of classics, it’s a great day out! You can purchase classic cars, explore the autojumble or find parts and tools for maintenance and restoration. More details on the Classic Motor Show website. Don't forget to book parking, if taking your car; see NEC Website.
Details of club’s £4 discount can be found in the Members' Area (login required). If you are going, the club benefits from lower costs if member’s tickets are bought before 30th Oct!
Yorkshire Area - Last of The Summer Meet - Sunday 13th October 2024
Meeting on Sunday 13th October at 11am at The Motorist, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6JE for a Brunch on site, although I’m reliably informed that Sherburn Aero Club across the way does better food! We are exploring the possibility also of an hour’s light aircraft flight with 3 sharing the cost per plane.
Contact Jeff Hollinshead to register your interest in either or both by phone, text 07800974418 WhatsApp or email at jeffhollinshead@gmail.com
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5th November 2024 - Northern Centre Skittles Challenge
Our semi-regular Skittles Challenge night will be held again this year on Tuesday 5th November at the Bickerton Poacher, starting 7pm for 7.30pm.
This challenge is traditionally made up of three teams representing the Cheshire, Leek and Welsh Sub-centres. New teams welcome.
A Steak and Ale pie supper will be served. Cost £16.95 per person.
Full details are given in the Coming Events section. You can see photos from previous years in the Past Events section.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
- Sun 13th October 24 - Yorkshire Area Last of The Summer Meet on at 11am at The Motorist, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6JE for a Brunch on site. Contact Jeff Hollinshead to register your interest by phone, text 07800974418 WhatsApp or email at jeffhollinshead@gmail.com
- AGM - Yorkshire - Wed 16th October 24 - See website for full details.
- Tue 5th November 24 - Skittles Night . Our annual Skittles Night at the Bickerton Poacher, Bulkeley, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8BE. Meet 19:00 for food at 19:30 followed by a game of skittles. Please let Mike you are coming for numbers: events@ahc-northern.org.uk
- **New** Sun 1st December 24 - Warwick - National Club AGM - Full details on Club website: www.austinhealeyclub.com
- Other events are being organised at local area level at short notice via Whatsapp groups. Get yourself on the groups and intothe action by getting in touch with your local rep below.
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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