Torque of the North - June 2025
Austin Healey Club Northern Centre's Newsletter
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Hi ,
News from around the North
It feels like ages since the “Drive It” days of late April, its felt a bit like California rather than Manchester these last few weeks, a bit of a stretch but isn’t it lovely not bothering putting the hood up! Come end of May and the rains arrived but keep faith and check all the Healey events, but be quick, many are full or nearly full!
Knockhill Coffee and Classics
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Scotland’s roving team (with the Coffee and Classics meetings) were at Knockhill racetrack in Fife for the May noggin. With the better weather we had a great turnout of Healey’s and miscellaneous Classics for a welcome coffee, an entertaining Parade lap and a super drive for an ice cream at Limekilns.
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It was great to meet up with Ian and Joan Walker at the Golden Pheasant on the final leg of their epic journey across Spain and GB. Joan and Ian had undertaken the recovery of a 100 by road on behalf of a member’s family from Malaga to Stirlingshire. The car started first time after 6 months sitting idle and ran very nicely along the Spanish motorways as they wound their way to Santander.
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The final leg was a single day drive from Portsmouth to Drymen with a stop off to meet us all at the Golden Pheasant. Over a thousand miles with the hood down, some people are gluttons for punishment! Well done Ian and Joan.
Yorkshire Noggin
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A foray to the Punch Bowl in Marton Cum Grafton for the May Yorkshire Noggin, saw a great turnout. Set up by Jeff H a couple of years ago, it gives a chance for the more “far flung” members to meet the usual crowd, as well as allowing some great motoring! Note, back to the normal venue for June.
Gawsworth Hall
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Gawsworth is the very essence of a Classic Car show and this year was no exception. With the weather resulting in a great turnout of the “Old Timers”, the cars and the people! This is a lovely show with 12 cars and a great pitch. Good to meet the Midlands Centre members who made the drive up to join us.
Still to come!
Classic and Performance Car Spectacular at Tatton Park - 7th/8th June
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The Classic and Performance Car Spectacular is one of the best supported shows and a “regular” for Northern members. Whether it’s the Club catering or the famous classic car autojumble, Tatton is certainly worth a visit. More than 90 car clubs will exhibit their vehicles alongside superb examples owned by private exhibitors. For details about the show see: tattonclassiccarshow.com
Just two places remain for Saturday so contact Mike Stonier ASAP on 07941 757648 to book your place.
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HealeySport Harewood Hill - Sat/Sun 7th/8th June
Another visit to the Northern Area by the AHC Sports section. Rounds 4 & 5 of the 2025 Speed Championship - Sprint and Hill Climb Challenge. Come along and support the Healey team and see the cars in action on the hill or up close in the paddock. Harewood Avenue, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LA. More details from Murray Shand.
BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle - 8th June 2025
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Planning for Thirlestane Castle is under way and the Scottish area have secured a club stand at the show with 14 cars on display. At the time of writing, the AHC stand has two tickets left but you can still grab a private entry directly from the organisers. Contact Richard Spalding at: richard.spalding@ahc-northern.org.uk 07598 194394 for details.
Northumberland 250 Club Run
Join in the action in Scotland and North East on 9th - 11th June, right after the Thirlestane show with a drive around the Northumberland 250 tour ending up with the Coffee and Classic at Peebles Hydro. Contact Richard above for details.
Classic Transport Weekend at Llangollen Railway Sat/Sun 5th/6th July
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The North Wales team are planning to attend this event in strength with the club event shelter on both days. Vehicle entry is FREE but with the high demand expected, entry applications should be submitted ASAP and no later than 1st June 2025. You should complete your own application here: Online Application and let John and Jill Bowman know that you have booked (see below).
The Yorkshire July Noggin
Jeff’s team are on tour again and the July Noggin will be held away from their home base on Wednesday 16th Jul at The Old Post Office, Haigh, Barnsley, S75 4DE from 6.30pm onwards where we hope to see more of our South Yorkshire members.
International Healey Meeting 2025, “Fully Booked”
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Crewe Hall, South Cheshire, Sunday 20th July to Wednesday 23rd July.
Booking is now closed
***See the advert at the end of the newsletter for details of IHM regalia***
Newby Hall
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Sunday 20th July Newby Hall Historic Vehicle Rally Show 10am-3pm. Over 1000 exhibitors and large Autojumble. Go to the Newby Hall website where you will be directed to necpwa.org website, who are the organisers, to book your place. Please confirm your booking with Jeff so he can arrange for a Club designated area. This is the North of England’s largest one day show.
Tue-Thu 22nd-24rd July - Yorkshire Elegance at Grantley Hall Yorkshire
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An event that just keeps growing in scale and grandeur.
We are manning an AHC stand on the last two days. We have been offered free entry into the event for up to 10 cars (20 people) on each of the two show days on 23rd & 24th July.
Members Discount: YE are happy to offer a 10% discount on all day ticket types for the event, this includes the driving day, VIP Hospitality and the VIP Lounge options.
More details at: www.yorkshireelegance.com and on the Northern Centre Website Events calendar or Contact Jeff Hollinshead.
Thursday 31st July - Bowcliffe and Beaulieu Masters of Motoring
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Thursday 31st July Bowcliffe Hall, Braham, Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6LP, Bowcliffe and Beaulieu Masters of Motoring. Entry costs £30 which includes a Bowcliffe BBQ Burger. All proceeds to charity. Book direct on the Bowcliffe Hall website. Confirm your entry with Jeff Hollinshead below as we are hoping to get sufficient AHC entries to have a Club designated area.
Classics over Sands 10th August 2025
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With over 250 entries already, if you want to join the fun, better be quick! Book now at: classicsoversands.org . Contact Phil Kershaw, phil.kershaw@ahc-northern.org.uk for more details.
Want to attend a show?
Other events are opening for bookings in the coming months and we’ll update you as they come along, but its easy to get ahead of the game. Go to the Northern Centre website, checkout the list of planned events and contact the organiser - simple as that.
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
SCOTLAND (CENTRAL) - 2nd Wednesday of the month (Mar-Nov) AHC club joins in with “Coffee and Classics” at various locations, meeting at 10:30am. Details on Coffee & Classics Facebook Group or from Richard Spalding on 07598 194394
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Peebles |
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Melville Castle |
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Archerfield |
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Park Bistro |
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Crieff Hydro |
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Mortonhall Garden Centre |
- Sat/Sun 7th/8th June - Classic and Performance Car Spectacular at Tatton Park Mike Stonier at events@ahc-northern.org.uk or on 07941 757648
- Sat/Sun 7th/8th June - HealeySport @ Harewood Hill Yorkshire. Another visit to the Northern Area by the AHC Sports section. More details from Murray Shand
- Sun 8th June - Borders Vintage Automobile Club Classic at Thirlestane Castle Lauder, Scottish Borders. Contact Richard Spalding for details.
- Mon-Wed 9th-11/th June - Northumberland 250 Contact Richard Spalding for details
- Sun 22nd June - Royal Armouries Classic Car Show In Leeds organised by the Chevin Motor Club. Individual entries for this event via: www.chevinmotorclub.co.uk/r-a-2025 . More details from Brian Slingsby at brian.slingsby@ahc-northern.org.uk .
- Sat/Sun 5th/6th July - Llangollen Transport Weekend Glyndyfdrwy Station. Vehicle entry is free, but book early due to restriction of space. Entries close 1st June 2025. Book online with the railway. Contact John & Jill Bowman
- Sat/Sun 12th/13th July - Glamis Castle Scottish Transport Extravaganza. Contact Ian Walker at scotland@ahc-northern.org.uk club stand full but private entries still available
- Sun-Wed 20th-23rd July - International Healey Meeting 2025 Crewe Hall
- Tue/Wed/Thur 22nd/23rd/24th July - Yorkshire Elegance at Grantley Hall. An event that just keeps growing in scale and grandeur. We are manning an AHC stand on the last two days. More details at: www.yorkshireelegance.com or from Jeff Hollinshead.
- Sun 20th July - Newby Hall Historic Vehicle Rally The North of England's largest one day show. Bookings are now open via the Newby Hall website where you will be directed to the NECPWA website. Let Jeff Hollinshead know you are going on 0780097441
- ***NEW*** Thursday 31st July - Bowcliffe and Beaulieu Masters of Motoring. Bookings direct from organisers via the Bowcliffe Hall website. Let Jeff Hollinshead know you are going on 0780097441.
- Sunday 10th August - Classics over Sands - Entries open Now at: classicsoversands.org . Contact Phil Kershaw, phil.kershaw@ahc-northern.org.uk for more details.
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See the Northern Centre Website or National Club Website for the full list of events planned for 2025.
Other events are being organised at local area level at short notice via WhatsApp groups. Get yourself on the groups and intothe action by getting in touch with your local rep below.
CENTRE CONTACTS
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International Healey Meeting 2025 Crewe Hall Regalia
For those going to the IHM 25 meeting this year the Club’s regalia suppliers, “Logo that Polo” have created a bespoke range of apparel that any discerning Austin Healey owner will want to be seen in. Fasioned here by our very own suave and sophisticated Mike Stonier, hitting the front cover of Vague within minutes of release. Get yours ahead of IHM now on the Club Regalia website page.
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Artwork courtesy of Adam Gallacher
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