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Torque of the North
The monthly newsletter of the AHC Northern Centre
October 2023
AHCN - Torque of the North - October 2023

Torque of the North - October 2023

Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter

Hi ,

News from around the North
Despite unpredictable weather, we’ve had some cracking drives this year, whether it’s been the “Drive it days”, or simply getting out with Healey’s.  Chairman Doug managed to navigate Argyle and without losing the exhaust on a ferry, whilst Treasurer Jonathan P took the long route to Circuit des Remparts in his E-type.  
 
With a great turnout at Croft Nostalgia members from Northumbria, Yorkshire and Cheshire enjoyed some exciting classic racing, spot the new sail flags making their debut.

The Welsh Weekend saw the North Wales team dodging showers and the newly enforced 20mph, however, one photo shows the lengths some Healey drivers would adopt to remain below the speed limit!

Melville Castle and their “Coffee and Classics” was the destination for the Scottish members when Richard Spalding organised a team drive down through the Borders.  Next Classic and Coffee is on 12th October so contact Ian below if you want to join in.

FURTHER NEWS

Skittles Night
The annual Skittles evening will be held on 25th October 2023 at the Bickerton Poacher, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8BE. The time is 7pm, Steak and Ale pie will be served at 7.30pm followed by our pub skittles challenge. We normally “field” 3 teams - Cheshire, Leek and North Wales. Last year the trophy was taken home by the Leek team (please remember to return it). Always a great night, the cost is £17.50 per person - any dietary requirements please let me know ASAP. Grab a place by giving Mike Stonier a call on 07941 757648 or email: northerncentreevents@aol.com
 
Northern Centre May Day Weekend 2024
Next year's event will be in the Yorkshire Dales, taking place from Friday 3rd May to Monday 6th May, based at the 4* Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate, nestled in the gorgeous Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering a diverse mix of river valleys, hills, woodlands and most importantly some of the best driving this side of Switzerland!
If you’re interested, contact Paul Johnson at pjcon@hotmail.com

Northern Centre AGM on 7th November 2023 at 8pm in the Tap Room at the Golden Pheasant, Plumley, WA16 9RX.  Full details in Revcounter and on website.

Classic Car Show at NEC Birmingham  10th-12th November.  This is the must do show of the year and don’t forget the club has a stand at the car show and a club discount in the Members' Area of the National website.

Northern Centre Toolbox
Trevor Gammage runs the “toolbox” a selection of critical tools for some of those particularly tricky jobs.  Have a look at the Website: https://www.ahc-northern.org.uk/tools.php for full details of how the system works, Trevor is also appealing for specific tools which you would like us to purchase, so contact him on: trevor.gammage@ahc-northern.org.uk

Passing of a Friend
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our friend, fellow Austin Healey owner and Yorkshire Club member Andrew Gill passed away on Friday 29th September after a long battle with leukaemia. We are thinking of the family at this sad time. Please contact Jeff Hollinshead if you would like further details.

Forthcoming Events
  • Early Oct - End of Season Autumn Road Run North Wales Date to be advised. Jill Bowman
  • STOP PRESS Yorkshire Area Last of The Summer Drive Sunday 8th October - sadly has been cancelled, good news is the route will be used for the next Yorkshire “drive it day” Sunday 21st April 2024
  • New Save the Date:  AGM at the Golden Pheasant at 8PM on 7th November 2023 see website for details
  • New Thursday 21st December Christmas Party Night North Wales at Northop Hall, 7.15pm onwards. Contact Jill Bowman
  • New Christmas Lunch at the Golden Pheasant Plumley - save the date Sunday 7th January 2024. More detail to follow.
Centre Contacts
Uber envy here as Mike Robinson shows off his latest toy: Healey 3000 commissioned at Goodwood last year and delivered at this year’s show.