Events Diary

May 2009

16th-17th BTCC

BTCC Rounds 7, 8 & 9. Venue TBC/Provisional Date.  More..

23rd-24th Grand Prix de Pau Historique 2009.

Further information on +33 1 42 59 73 40 or speter@peter.fr

30th-31st BTCC

BTCC Rounds 10, 11 & 12. Venue TBC/Provisional Date.  More..

June 2009

6th Castle Combe Classic, Retro & Sportscar Action Day.

Information from 01249 782417.

7th AROC 'PUBLIC VOTE' CONCOURS at the AUTO ITALIA SUMMER ITALIAN CAR DAY

All Italian marques at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire.  More..

13th-14th BTCC

BTCC Rounds 13, 14 & 15. Venue TBC/Provisional Date.  More..

13th-14th Club Trip to Spa Italia

Possible Club Trip to Spa Italia, Belgium. Register interest with Nick Clancy (01902 764976 / 07712 299565) by February please.

28th COTSWOLD ALFA DAY

Cotswold ALFA Day at Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe. Further details from Richard Morris of Cotswolds Section, or on Section website.  More..

July 2009

5th NATIONAL ALFA DAY AND CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

NATIONAL ALFA DAY at Newby Hall, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. Further information at www.newbyhall.co.uk.  More..

August 2009

1st-2nd BTCC

BTCC Rounds 16, 17 & 18. Venue TBC/Provisional Date.  More..

7th-9th Club Trip to Oldtimer Grand Prix

Possible Club Trip to Oldtimer Grand Prix, Germany. Register interest with Nick Clancy (01902 764976 / 07712 299565) by February please.

15th-16th BTCC

BTCC Rounds 19, 20 & 21. Venue TBC/Provisional Date.  More..

16th MITCAR

Midlands Italian Car Day at Burghley House near Stamford. Entry just £5 per Italian car, allowing optional half-price admission to the impressive house and gardens. See more at www.Mitcar.co.uk.

28th-31st Club trip To Spettacolo Sportivo

Possible Club Trip to SCARB Spettacolo Sportivo, Holland. Register interest with Nick Clancy (01902 764976 / 07712 299565) by February please.

29th-31st BTCC

BTCC Rounds 22, 23 & 24. Venue TBC/Provisional Date.  More..

29th-30th Dutch National Alfa Day

SCARB Dutch National Alfa Day and racing at Zandvoort, Holland. More information on www.alfaclub.nl

September 2009

5th Eurofest Action Day

Castle Combe Eurofest Action Day. Information from 01249 782417.

6th Auto Italia Autumn Italian Car Day

Auto Italia Autumn Italian Car Day at The Motor Heritage Centre, Gaydon. Information from http://www.auto-italia.co.uk/mepasite/330/Auto_Italia_Events.aspx  More..

19th-20th BTCC

BTCC Rounds 25, 26 & 27. Venue TBC/Provisional Date.  More..

October 2009

3rd-4th

BTCC Rounds 28, 29 & 30. Venue TBC/Provisional Date.  More..

8th-13th "Alfa Eire" Club Trip

Possible "Alfa Eire" Club Trip to Ireland date. Register interest with Nick Clancy (01902 764976 / 07712 299565) by February please.

15th-20th "Alfa Eire" Club Trip

Possible "Alfa Eire" Club Trip to Ireland date. Register interest with Nick Clancy (01902 764976 / 07712 299565) by February please.

 

Bristol & West Section

Pill Memorial Hall, Easton in Gordano. 8pm.
1st Thursday of the month

DIARY:
April / May: South West Sections Meeting in Cornwall.
October: South West Sections Drive across Exmoor / Brendon Hills to mystery Pub lunch stop.

Sunday 29 March: Section Run. Pub lunch near Ross on Wye. Meet at the first lay-by on the A38 north from M5 junction 16 Almondsbury (as before) at 10.30am.
Sunday 26 April: FHBVC Classic Car “Drive It” Day. Possible Section event (TBC).

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

DIARY:
April: Karting Event. All details TBC. Contact John Griffiths if you are interested.
September: Leicester Airport Open Day.

Sunday 22 March: Donington Museum Visit. Afternoon Tour of Tom Wheatcrofts’ Grand Prix collection. 1pm lunch in the café, followed by a 2pm tour.
Saturday 18 April: Open Morning at Chris Variava Alfa Romeo. Nottingham Road, Basford, Nottingham 10am ‘til around 2pm. Please email John Griffiths if you’d like to go.
Sunday 19 April: Targa Derbyshire - Joining up with our pals from the Derbyshire Section for a short navigational run around the Peak District. Followed by lunch naturally! Convoy run to the start in Chesterfield departs Trowell Services near M1 J25 at 9.15am.
Sunday 3 May: Spring Alfa Day Convoy Run. Meet on the A14 (eastbound) at McDonalds services near junction 4 at Rothwell. Leaving at 8.30am.
Sunday 31 May: The Fox Run. Sunday Morning Run followed by a pub lunch.
Wednesday 10 June: Section Meeting – Fun Concours Night – early 7pm start please.
Sunday 5 July: National Alfa Day Convoy Run. Meet at Trowell Services on M1 J25 for 8am departure.
Sunday 16 August: MITCAR at Burghley House, Stamford, South Lincs. £5 a car and half price (optional) house admission! Further information at www.mitcar.co.uk / www.burghley.co.uk or John.
Sunday 20 September: Peak Alfa Drive. Navigational run around Derbyshire followed by Pub Lunch.
Wednesday 8 October: Section Meeting – Section AGM & Quiz Night.

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

DIARY:

Saturday 6th June: the Retro and Sports Car Action Day at Castle Combe.
Wednesday 17 June: Section Meeting – Annual Mid-Summer Drive. Meet at RCH, depart 7.45pm for a Convoy Run to the Kings Head in Bledington.
Sunday 28 June: COTSWOLD ALFA DAY. Driving Route starts from 10:30 am at Blades Cafe, Northleach. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, from 12 noon.
Thursday 2 July: Witney Motor Show followed by pub visit (TBC).
Sunday 18 July: Chipping Campden School Classic Car Show. Details to follow.
Sunday 30 to Monday 31 August: Oxford Classic Car & Bike Show at Blenheim Palace. Visit TBC.

Derbyshire Section

No regular monthly meetings at a fixed venue.

DIARY:

Sunday 21 March: Section Italian Meal, (please confirm by 15th March). Venue tbc.
Sunday 19 April: Targa Derbyshire – starting from the Chesterfield Railway Station.
Sunday 26 July: Section BBQ – (Tim’s place). 12.00 noon.
Sunday 20 September: Peak Alfa Drive. Details tbc.
Sunday 18 October: Section Meeting - The Elmtree Inn, Elmton, nr Cresswell, 12.00noon.
Sunday 15 November: Section Meeting - The Elmtree Inn, Elmton, nr Cresswell, 12.00noon.
Saturday 28 November: Pre-Christmas Section Meal, (please confirm by 15th November). Venue tbc.
Sunday 13 December: Section Meeting - AGM/quiz, venue tbc. 12noon.

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.

DIARY:

Sunday 22 March: Cambridgeshire Alfa Drive.
Wednesday 25 March: Monthly Meet at The Hole in the Wall, Little Wilbrahams, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5JY.
Saturday 18 April: Italian meal at Umberto’s Trattoria St Benedicts, Norwich, NR2 4AR.
Wednesday 29 April: Monthly Meet and AGM. The Bull, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9JG.
Wednesday 27 May: Monthly Meet at The George Hotel, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AZ.
Sunday 31 May: EAST ANGLIAN ALFA DAY (Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk).
Wednesday 24 June: Monthly Meet at The Rising Sun, Coltishall, Norfolk, NR12 7EA.
Sunday 19 July: AROC Members car display at Kimbolton Country Fayre & Charity Classic.
Wednesday 29 July: Monthly Meet at The Swan, Henny Street, Essex, CO10 7LS.
Wednesday 26 August: Monthly Meet at The Anchor, Walberswick, Suffolk, IP180 6UA.
Saturday 5 September: Suffolk Alfa Drive to Dunwich, Suffolk.
Wednesday 30 September: Monthly Meet at The Mad Cat, Pidley, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3BX.
Saturday 25 October: Autumn Alfa Run.
Wednesday 28 October: Monthly Meet at The Railway, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JY.
Wednesday 25 November: Monthly Meet at The Manger, Bradfield Combust, Suffolk, IP30 0LW.
Saturday 28 November: Christmas Meal at Sergios in Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5HE.
Friday 1 January 2010: New Years Day Family Drive to Aldeburgh for Fish and Chips.
Wednesday 27 January 2010: Monthly Meet at the Eagle, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2HN.

Essex Section

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

DIARY:
Summer weekend: Italian Cruise with HSB Section out to Southend for pizza, Ice cream or both!
July / August: Sunnyside Garage Grand Prix with possible guest celebrity Alfa racer.

Wednesday 1 April: Section Meeting – Peter Raymond Trophy Quiz Night. Quizmaster Alan Marsh.
Wednesday 3 June: Section Meeting – AGM.
Sunday 21 June: Grand Prix BBQ at Casa Boreham (David & Claires’ house!)
Wednesday 1 July: Section Meeting – Fun Concours.
Sunday 30 August: Section Run to Dunwich, Suffolk. Fish, chips & sea breezes.
Wednesday 7 October: Section Meeting – Pool / Darts Night.
Wednesday 4 November: Pasta Brain of Essex Quiz. Quizmaster Vic Margiotta (so expect some proper questions about Italy !)
Wednesday 2 December: Section Meeting – Mince Pies & Munchies.
Wednesday 6 January 2010: Section Meeting at Ashwells.

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.

Watch this space:
Summer weekend: Italian Cruise to Southend for pizza, Ice cream or both!

Ireland

Watch this space.

Kent & East Sussex Section

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

DIARY:

Saturday 11 April: Horsham Piazza Italia Rally.
Tuesday 28 April: Helping Woodlands Junior School, Tonbridge.
Sunday 24 May: Bentley Wildfowl Trust, Motor Museum and Gardens.

Lancashire Section

Whalley Arms, Whalley, nr. Clitheroe. 8pm.
2nd Thursday of the month.

Lincolnshire Section

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

DIARY:

Saturday 14 March: BLS workshop visit in Lincoln. 2pm start, includes the chance to hook your car up to their examiner system.
Sunday 19 April: Targa Derbyshire – starting from the Chesterfield Railway Station. Possible Convoy Run to the event from the Gainsborough area.

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.

Tuesday 25 November: Section Meeting – AGM including Christmas Supper.

North West Section

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

Scottish Section

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

Southern members meeting – Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross. 7.30pm.
2nd Wednesday of the month.

DIARY:
November: Fireworks Party.

Saturday 14 March: Rolling Road session at Wallace Performance, Aberdeen. Session will start around 9am and will cost £40 for two power runs.
Friday 17 April: Knockhill Track Night, 5pm –8pm. Cost is £50 if paid in advance and £60 on the night. Additional drivers £25, passengers £10.
Sunday 24 May: SCOTTISH ITALIAN CAR DAY. Craigtoun Country Park, St Andrews. 10 – 4pm
Sunday 7 June: Annual Section Karting Grand Prix at Raceland, near Edinburgh on the A1. 15.30 start, 70mph karts on the fantastic Raceland outdoor circuit. Please book places with Steve.
Friday 7 August: Knockhill Track Night, 5pm –8pm. Cost is £50 if paid in advance and £60 on the night. Additional drivers £25, passengers £10.
Saturday 5 to Sunday 5 September: Carerra Pancaledonia. Two day ‘treasure-hunt’ style road trip with lunch stop on Saturday, overnight stay in a mystery location followed by some more driving on Sunday and lunch. Please book places with Steve.
Saturday 5 December: Christmas Party. Location TBA.

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.

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.

NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR JUNE & DECEMBER SECTION MEETINGS

DIARY:
July: TreasureHunt.
August: Sunday Lunch at The Flying Fish, Denton followed by walk to Firle Beacon.
September: Annual French Trip.
October: Donington Track Day.

Thursday 12 March: Section Meeting – Film Night.
Sunday 22 March: Support Motorcycle Pioneer Run. Meet at The Crabtree Pub, Lower Beeding at 10am.
Saturday 11 April: Horsham Piazza Italia.
Saturday 18 April: Wine Tasting Evening at Newick followed by a morning walk & Pub lunch.
Sunday 3 May: Spring Alfa Day Convoy Run.
Monday 25 May: Staplefield Village Day & Classic Car Show.
Wednesday 10 to Monday 15 June: LeMans 24 hours Race, France.
Sunday 14 June: Bromley Classic Car event.
Thursday 18 June: Section Meeting – Note change of date!
Saturday 11 July: Piddinghoe Classic Car Show.
Sunday 26 July: Classic Car Summer Picnic – Amberley Museum. Entries by end of May, visitors just turn up on the day.
Sunday 1 November: London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Meet at The Victory Pub, Staplefield, 10.30am. Visit to Rusper Alfa Romeo after for their Open Day & lunch.
Friday 11 December: Section Meeting – Christmas Dinner at The Jack & Jill.
Thursday 14 January: Section 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:

Thursday 5 March: MiTo driving experience at Whitequay Alfa Romeo, Reading.
Monday 6 April: Section Meeting – AGM and Supper Evening at The Bird in Hand.
Friday 29 May: Visit to Berkshires’ unknown vehicle museum near Eton College. Details from John Timms.
Monday 6 July: Section Meeting - BBQ at The Bird In Hand (TBC).

West Midlands Section

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

DIARY:

Sunday 29 March: Lunch at Il Postiglioni, Lichfield. Book places with David and Sylvia.
Sunday 7 June: Brownhills BBQ. Book with Liz & Andrew.
Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 July: Hotel stay with dinner, then onto Alfa Day at Newby Hall. Book places with Audrey.
Sunday 26 July: Fun Concours & lunch. Venue TBA. Details from David Roberts.
Sunday 6 September: Giro di Staffordshire. Details from John & Audrey.
Sunday 4 October: Ironbridge Brewery Visit. Details from Lis & Andrew.

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 29 March: Drive out to Compton Abbas Airfield to take in the displays. Tea a possibility in the café, call Nigel if interested please.
Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 May: Weekend away at Rock House Hotel, Lynmouth, North Devon. Places limited, please book with Nigel.
Sunday 19 July: Classics at the Castle. Section Stand at Sherbourne Castle (Dorset) Show.
Sunday 13 September: Section Treasure Hunt.

Yorkshire Section

The Falcon Inn, Chapel Street, Tadcaster.
3rd Wednesday of the month. 8.00pm.

DIARY:

Friday 3 to Sunday 5 April: Windermere Weekend. Details to follow.
Sunday 19 April: Targa Derbyshire – starting from the Chesterfield Railway Station. Convoy Run to event, register interest with Colin.
Sunday 3 May: Spring Alfa Day at Shuttleworth. Possible overnight stay, register interest with Colin.
Sunday 7 June: Auto Italia Summer Italian Car Day at Stanford Hall. Convoy Run to event, meet at Woodhall Services on M1.
Sunday 28 June: Cotswolds Alfa Day at Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe. Possible overnight stay, register interest with Colin.