Events Diary

August 2010

MITCAR (10th Year) - 8th August - Chatsworth House, Debyshire. Admission £5 per Italian car giving discount to House & Gardens

AROC National Event - AROC National Weekend - Saturday & Sunday 21-22 August Shelsley Walsh

Summer Italian Car & Track Day - 28th August - Heritage Trust Collection, Gaydon

Dutch Alfa Owners Club SCARB August/September 2010 The Spettacolo Sportivo (Zandvoort or Assen)

September 2010

Sunday 5th September -Cotswold Alfa Day - Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire - meet for coffee in the morning and then follow Giro Panoramico (scenic tour) to the palace. Please contact Cotswolds Treasurer Matt Willmott either by email thewillmotts.uk@tiscali.co.uk or by phone 01684 296163 to order your tickets. 

Sunday 19th September - Chris Knott Insurance AROC Sprint Series event at MOD Woodbridge, Suffolk.

Switzerland - 24th International Montreal Meeting - 9-12 September 2010 - Vevey, Swiss Riviera - www.alfamontreal.info/24meeting

10th, 11th & 12th September - Weekend de l'Excellence Automobile Reims - Circuit de Gueux en Champagne www.weea.organisation.com

Goodwood Revival 17th to 19th September

24th, 25th & 26th September - Spa 6 Hours - Spa Francorchamps, Belgium www.roadbook.be

Autumn Italian Car Day - 26-Sep - Windsor Racecourse

Bristol & West Section

The Rudgleigh Inn, Easton in Gordano. 8pm.
1st Thursday of the month

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Sunday 18th July     Classics at the Castle, Sherbourne - A section deputation is planned

Date TBC - Section Spring Run with Andy Welsh, devon Section

Date TBC - Section Run with Midlands Section (possibly Burford)

Central & East Midlands Section

The Bull’s Head, Thringstone. (On the A512 between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Loughborough) 7.30pm.
2nd Wednesday of the month

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Sunday 8th August - MITCAR 10th Edition. At Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. £5 entry per Italian car, discount admission to House & Gardens.

Saturday 14th August - Maxey Classic Car Show Nr Stamford

Sunday 28th August - Section convoy run to Italian Car Day, Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwicks

Sunday 12th September - Leicester Aeroclub Open Day, Leicester Airport, Gartree Road, Nr Stoughton - Air Displays & Special AROC Display

Wednesday 8th September - Regular Monthly Meeting
September (TBC) - Karting night - PF International Circuit, Brandon, Nr Grantham, Lincs - Endurance race with teams of 4

October (TBC) - Convoy run to AlfaJumble, Royston - Meet at Rothwell (Mcdonalds) services, on the A14
Wednesday 13th October - Section AGM & Alfa Quiz at the George & Dragon, 7.30pm

Wednesday 13th October - Section AGM & Alfa Quiz at the George & Dragon, 7.30pm

Wednesday 10th November - Regular Monthly Meeting

12-14 November - Classic Motor Show, Birmingham

Wednesday 8th December - Regular Monthly Meeting

Cornish Section

No regular fixed venue. 12 noon, 2nd Sunday of the month.

Cotswold Section

Merrymouth Inn, Stow to Burford Rd - 7.30pm.
3rd Wednesday of the month

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Wednesday 21st July Blag-a-ride, come along and experience someone else's Alfa and let others enjoy yours, we will be joing with the Thames Vallet section and meeting at Black & White Garage Nr Newbury.

Monday 30th August - Bredon Vintage & Classic Car Show - 11.00 to 17.00 at Bredon Cricket Club, Westmancote, Bredon, Nr Tewkesbury, Glos - Entry £4

Sunday 5th September -Cotswold Alfa Day - Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire - meet for coffee in the morning and then follow Giro Panoramico (scenic tour) to the palace. Please contact Cotswolds Treasurer Matt Willmott either by email thewillmotts.uk@tiscali.co.uk or by phone 01684 296163 to order your tickets. 

Sunday 31st October: Autumn Drive & Lunch - Details TBC

Friday 10th December: Christmas Meal - Date & Venue TBC

Cumbria & Borders

2nd Thursday of the month

The Farmers Inn, Clarencefield, Dumfires, DG1 4NF

Sunday 8th August - Devil's Porridge Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show - Devel's Porridge Exhibition, Eastriggs (mid way between Annan & Gretna) for more info please go to

www.spinningwheelsmotorclub.co.uk

Sunday 15th August - Italian Car and Bike Day, Hopetoun House, Edinburgh - www.italiancarand bikeday.co.uk

Derbyshire Section

No regular monthly meetings at a fixed venue. Section Secretary - Position Vacant

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Devon Section

The Ley Arms, Kenn, near Exeter. 8pm.

Last Monday of the month (Tuesday if the Monday is a Bank Holiday)

East Anglian Section

Last Wednesday of every month, 8pm.

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Sunday 18th July - Kimbolton Fayre & Charity Classic Car Show

Wednesday 28th July - Section Meeting - The White Hart, Alconbury, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4JA

Wednesday 25th August - Section Meeting - The Anchor, Walberswick, Suffolk, IP18 6UA

Saturday 4th September - The Alan Peck Memorial Drive to Dunwich

Sunday 19th September - AROC Sprint Series at MOD Woodbridge, Suffolk (come and have some timed laps round a local circuit)

Wednesday 29th September - Section Meeting - The Bedlingfeld Arms, Oxborough, Norfolk, PE33 9PS

Essex Section

Ashwells Sport & Country Club, Brentwood. 8pm.
1st Wednesday of the month.

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Sunday 28th August - Southend on Sea Italian Festival - Opportunity to show off our Alfas, contact alfamartinwebb@yahoo.co.uk to display your car

Wednesday 1st September - Section Meeting - Car Boot night, sell, swap or trade anything alfa related.

Wednesday 6th October - Section Meeting - Memories Night, Bring along old photo's, pictures and reminisces (anything you've done in your Alfas)

Wednesday 3rd November - Section Meeting - Pasta Brain of Britain with Nikki as quiz master!

Saturday 20th November - Visit to P & A Wood, Great Easton, Nr Great Dunmow - Bentley & Rolls Royce Workshop (prepare to be amazed)

Wednesday 1st December - Section Meeting - Mince Pies & Munchies

Goodwood Section

The Fox and Hounds, Funtingdon. 8pm.
Last Thursday of the month.

Herts & South Beds Section

The Colney Fox, London Colney, St Albans. 8pm.
2nd Monday of the month.

DIARY:

Monday 12th July - Section Concours & Car Boot Jumble - from 8.00pm at Elstree Aerodrome

Sunday 18th July - Drive to Kimbolton Show, Details TBC

Ireland

Watch this space.

Kent & East Sussex Section

The Moat, Wrotham. 7.30pm.
Last Thursday of the month.

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Sunday 18th July - Martin & Jill Hunt have organised a walk from and in a circle back to the Ram Inn, Thirle - Please go to the website for all the details

Thursday 29th July - Section Meeting - The Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Nr Bromley

Saturday 7th August - The Whitstable classic Car & Bike Show - 10.30 - 17.30

Saturday 21st August - Herne Bay Motor Show organised by Canterbury city Council

Sunday 5th September - Italian Car & Bike Day at Honnington Gardens, Southborough, Nr Tonbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0XD - More details on AROC Kent website

Lancashire Section

New Meeting Venue - Myerscough Arms, Whalley Road, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LE (A59 Nr British Aerospace). 8.00pm ish
2nd Thursday of the month.

Lincolnshire Section

The Red Lion at Redbourne. 7.30pm
2nd Tuesday of the month.

DIARY:

Saturday 4th September -   Treasure Hunt & BBQ - Meet at the Red Lion, Redbourne, from 1.30 for a 2.30 start. To take part please contact Mike Scarf

London Section

The Harcourt Arms, Harcourt Street. W1. 7.30pm.
Last Tuesday of the month.

North East Section

Ramside Hall Hotel, junction A1 & A690. 8pm.
Last Tuesday of the month.

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North West Section

The Whipping Stocks on A50, Knutsford / Over Peover. 8.15pm.
3rd Thursday of the month.

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Scottish Section

Northern members meeting - Northern Lights, Hatton of Fintray. 7.30pm.
Last Wednesday of the month.

Friday 6th August - Knockhill Test Night 17.00-20.00 (Don’t forget your driving license)

Saturday/Sunday 4/5th September - Carrera Pancaledonia, Start location TBC

Somerset Section

The Half Moon, Stoke St Mary, Taunton. 8pm.
1st Tuesday of the month.

South Midlands Section

The Aviator, Sywell Aerodrome. 8pm.
1st Wednesday of the month.

DIARY:

Wednesday 1st September - Tour of Hanger 1 and Museum at The Aviator

Wednesday 6th October - AGM at The Aviator

Sunday 24th October - Sunday Lunch, Barley Mow, Cosgrove 12 noon

Wednesday 1st December - Christmas Dinner TBC

South Wales Section

Castle Mynach, Llantrissant, nr. J34 of M4. 8pm.
3rd Wednesday of the month.

Surrey Section

The Plough, High Street, Bletchingley. 8pm.
3rd Monday (except Bank Holidays and December).

Sussex Coast Section

The Jack and Jill, Brighton Road, Hassocks. On A273 - 1 mile north of the junction with the A23. 8pm.
2nd Thursday of the month.

DIARY:

Sunday 25th July - Classic Car Summer Picnic, Amberley Museum - Entries by end of May - Visitors just turn up

August - Date TBC - Treasure Hunt

September - Date TBC - Annual French Trip

Sunday 7th November - Support London to Brighton Veteran Car Run - Meet at The Victory Pub, Staplefield 10.30am, then to Rusper for lunch & Rusper Alfa open day.

Friday 10th December - Monthly Meeting & Xmas Dinner

Thursday 13th January 2011 - Monthly Meeting & AGM

Thames Valley Section

The Bird In Hand, Knowl Hill (on the A4 between Reading & Maidenhead). 8pm.
1st Monday of the month (except Bank Holidays when Tuesday)

DIARY:

Saturday 21st July - Visit Black & White Garage

Sunday 25th July - Newbury Classic Car Show with section drive

West Midlands Section

Lyndon House Hotel, Upper Rushall Street, Walsall. 8pm.
3rd Monday of the month.

DIARY:

Sunday 18th July - Section Fun Concours & Lunch - Venue TBC

Monday 19th July - No Section Meeting  

West Wiltshire Section

The Bath Arms, Crockerton. 7.30pm.
2nd Thursday of the month.

Wessex Section

The St Leonards Hotel, Ringwood Road (A31), St Leonards, Hants.
1st Wednesday of the month.

DIARY:

Sunday 18th July - Classics at the Castle, Sherborne, Dorset - We have been asked to organise an Alfa Centenary at this event, please reserve the date
Wednesday 4th August - Wessex Club Night - Summer drive out to the pub

Wednesday 4th August - Wessex Club Night - Summer drive out to the pub

Wednesday 1st September - Wessex Club Night St Leonards

Yorkshire Section

The Angel & White Horse, 23 Bridge Street, Tadcaster.
3rd Wednesday of the month. 8.00pm.

DIARY
Sunday 25th July - Ripon Classic Gathering