Torque of the North - November 2024
Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
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Hi ,
News from around the North
Here’s me thinking that the action for this year has finished, yet still lots going on and Diary dates to grab. Just as I’m putting my cars to bed for the winter, it reminds me how machines hate being left unused, probably we should use them whilst we can still drive! Great to see Steve and Richard join the committee bringing new blood and fresh ideas.
New Committee for 2025
Grand turnout for the AGM in Yorkshire with over 36 attending, big thanks to everyone who attended in person, despite the heavy rain and flooding. Great food, successful meeting as well as two new committee members; Steve Ormerod takes over as Treasurer while Richard Spalding joins as a General Member.
Last of the Summer Drive
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Great weather and turnout were features of the “Last of the Summer Drive” out to “The Motorist” on Sherburn-in-Elmet airfield on the 13th of October. Whilst the Yorkshire Healeys were given the premier parking area just outside the Arnage Restaurant there were plenty of other “muscle” cars on show, great photo, Mike Robinson.
Last of the Summer Races
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Last day of the race season at Oulton Park for the Hughes Sprite racing team with plenty of support from North Wales members. The cars were great and James had a good result, with John coming mid field.
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There were twelve supporters plus John and James’s family members, all creating a great atmosphere in the paddock.
Jamaican Revival.
Meanwhile, up in Scotland at a local “Coffee and Classics”, the gathering was treated to the public unveiling of Neil Munn’s Austin Healey Fiberfab “Jamaican”. A terrific rebuild has produced a stunning and very rare car, we’re looking forward to seeing in the flesh at the shows next year.
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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) or in RevCounter.
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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.
Yorkshire Late Winter Lunch
The Yorkshire Area Late Winter Lunch will be on Sunday January 26th, at The Black Horse Inn. Full details nearer the time. Contact Jeff Hollinshead on 07800 974418, email jeff.hollinshead@ahc-northern.org.uk or on WhatsApp.
Lakes & Dales Christmas Dinner
Up in the frozen north we don’t get out much, so it looks like a full house for The Lakes and Dales Christmas dinner is on Thursday 12th December! Held at Crooklands (LA7 7NW) in the Dining Room, probably 7 for 7.30… Drop Norman an email ASAP if you’re interested in joining them as we’ll need to pre-order from the Xmas menu; lakesanddales@ahc-northern.org.uk
Golden Pheasant Late Christmas Lunch
Save the date for the Cheshire Late Christmas Lunch at the Golden Pheasant, Plumley, WA16 9RX at 12 noon on Sunday 5th January 2025. Please let Ivor Davies know if you wish to join the party at: ivor.davies@ahc-northern.org.uk or 07899 046103. More details to follow.
Look out for more Christmas (or after Christmas) Lunches in December’s TOTN.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
- 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
- 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
- North East - 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.
- North West - 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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