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.

 

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.
 
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.

 
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
 
10th June Bromley Pageant of Motoring  

4th July 

From 4pm

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
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
 
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