Events for 2012
| Date | Event |
Contact details (where blank please contact David Greenwell - details at the bottom of the page) |
| 13th – 15th April |
Walney to Whitby Run Friday morning depart from Walney Island, lunch at Settle, to Pickering by evening. Saturday 80 mile run across North Yorks Moors. Sunday trip to seaside and steam train ride. Stay at Old Manse, Pickering.
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Contact Paul Gregory on 01229 465093 or paul@ lakesanddalesclassics.co.uk |
| 14th April |
Pride of Longbridge Rally Cofton Park opposite Q gate at the Longbridge factory site, Birmingham All classic Rovers are welcome, both Solihull and Longbridge built. This event is free and is very well attended. A great day out. |
Contact Eamonn Burnell on 07771 648504 or webmaster@roverp4dg.org.uk http://www.austinlongbridgefederation.co.uk/ |
| 21st & 22nd April |
Footman James 33rd Bristol Classic
Car Show Royal Bath & West Showground Quote offer code CLUBB for ticket discounts |
www.bccsl.co.uk or call 0117 907 1000 |
| 22nd April |
Drive it Day See FNHVC website, www.fbhvc.co.uk, for events in your area – or just drive your Rover to get it noticed. |
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| 29th April |
Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Kent Brian the AA teddy bear was becoming anxious that we had not settled the arrangements for the 2012 Teddy Bears Picnic. However, following his visit to Squerryes Court, Westerham, Kent in December, we are now pleased to confirm that the event is booked. Squerryes Court is a beautiful 17th century manor house which has been the Warde family home since 1731. It is surrounded by ten acres of attractive and historic gardens. There is a fine collection of Old Master paintings, furniture, porcelain and tapestries all acquired or commissioned by the family in the 18th century. General Wolfe of Quebec was a friend of the family and there are items connected with him in the Wolfe room. The rally site is on the lawn below the terrace in front of the house and overlooks the lake. It is a truly magnificent setting. This will be the first time that a Rover rally will be held at Squerryes Court, and it may well be the last as the Court will close to thepublic at the end of 2012. Squerryes Court is just off the A25 at the western end of Westerham village and is ten minutes from either Junction 5 or Junction 6 of the M25. You may care to visit the website www.squerryes.co.uk The rally site will be open from 11.00am and the tearoom which serves snacks and lunches, opens at 11.30am, with the house opening at 12.30pm. The event is open to teddies and soft toysof all kinds and Rovers of any age. The Court have kindly agreed that rally goers will pay the group rate of £6.50 per adult and £3 for children aged between 5 and 16, which we will collect on their behalf on your arrival. Dogs on short leads are welcome in the grounds. There is no need to book in advance and we look forward to welcoming you, your teddies and your Rover at Squerryes Court at 11.00am on the day. |
Contact Richard and Anne Bryant 01424 715344 |
| 11th – 13th May |
Rover Retro 2012 Porthmadoc, Gwent |
Contact Jo Ralphs 01584 861650 or jo.ralphs.shawbank@google-mail.com |
| 13th May |
Rover P4 Drivers’ Guild National
Rally in association with the Joint Rover Clubs British Motor Heritage Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire The museum is hosting the Gaydon Spring Classics event on the day which will ensure that there is plenty for everyone to see. |
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| 17th - 19th May |
Rover Club of Switzerland 12th
International Meeting, near Lake Lucerne |
Contact Thomas@erbs.li |
| 20th May |
Rover P6 Club Anniversary Rally Beamish Museum, Co. Durham |
www.rover-rally.co.uk |
| 25th – 27th May | Enfield Pageant of Motoring |
Contact Adrian Mitchell on 0208 532 0542 or amitchell@ford.com |
| 26th & 27th May |
Scottish All Rover Rally Museum of Rural Life, Wester Kittochside, East Kilbride |
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| 10th June | Bromley Pageant of Motoring | |
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4th July
From 4pm
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Classics in the Walled Garden
Last year's event attracted around 650 cars and raised just under
£3,000 for charity/good causes.
Classics in the Walled Garden is an
evening picnic within and around the historic Walled Garden on the
Luton Hoo Estate. As in recent years a part of the Walled Garden has
been taken by a semi-permanent marquee. Spaces
will be allocating as entries are
received, the first 150 entrants will be inside the Walled Garden,
the next 150 in the area immediately outside the Walled Garden with
the remaining places in the paddock field nearby.
The event is aimed at cars and motorcycles aged 20 years and older,
with more modern classics accepted at the discretion of the
organiser. There will be parking available, outside the Walled
Garden on payment, on the night for spectators and classics which
haven’t booked.
On the night there will be a licensed bar, some catering facilities, and this year will have tea and coffee available.
Luton Hoo Walled Garden is set in a beautiful estate with entry
from the New Mill End Road along a lovely tree lined drive. You can
read some of its history at;
www.lutonhooestate.co.uk.
Please note there is NO entry to the Walled Garden from the main
entrance to the hotel & golf club on the A1081. An access map can be
found on the website. Access to the estate is gated and will be
closed during the day. There will be NO ENTRY to the estate before
4pm.
Proceeds from Classics in the Walled Garden will be divided between The Walled Garden Project, and the Harpenden Trust, www.theharpendentrust.org.uk |
www.petermadden.co.uk
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| 10th June |
Luton Festival of Transport Stockwood Park, Luton |
Contact Tony Bunting on 07906339917 or tonyp6@f2s.com |
| 16th & 17th June |
Rover Sports Register National
Rally Stanley Park, Blackpool Details at www.thersr.org |
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| 24th June |
Joint Rover Clubs South East Rover
Rally West Sussex |
Contact Ray Pickett at pickets@ntl-world.com |
For further information please contact the Guild's Events Secretary:
David Greenwell
Telephone; 01954 710429
or click here to e-mail the Events Secretary