East Midlands
Club display hosted by Paul Keeling, a nice informal event following a car show format.
Anglia
New RO & ARO wanted! Regional Co-ordinator Graham Waller graham.waller@wfhowes.co.uk
July 6–9th (Friday–Monday) Le Mans Classic: Need I say more? Those who haven’t booked this, well it’s too late and you’ll miss out on a fantastic trip out with petrolheads in tow and watch some classic racing with possibly a beer. Maybe two.
RO Trevor Read 01473 684 876 trevor.read@malcolmandrew.com ARO Colin Clarke 01284 706 247
July 10th (Tuesday) Ashby Folville
Meetings are held fourth Tuesday of each month 7pm at The Bunbury Arms, Ixworth Road, Great Barton, Suffolk IP31 2NX. www.nextnorth.com/bunbury/findus.htm
Meetings are held third Tuesday of every month 7pm for food (meeting proper begins 8:00pm) at The Field Head Hotel, Markfield Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire LE67 9PS. I hope this magazine finds you well, and those who received this at Hatton Country World have had a wonderful day. East Midlands is still an active region even though there is a requirement for a Regional Organiser and Assistant Regional Organiser. In the meantime, I will still coordinate events so that all members are communicated with as necessary. The region itself is now quite dynamic with regard to its events, and so far has put the following in it’s calendar for 2012: May 5–6th (Saturday–Sunday) Donington Historic Festival: Infield parking is being offered on this, the second annual Historic Festival. Watch as many classic car races take place, and even have the opportunity of a parade lap, a trade village and off-track entertainment.
17th July (Tuesday) Club night at the Field Head Hotel July 20th–22nd (Friday–Sunday) Silverstone Classic: Classic car racing at this, the home of the British Grand Prix. Infield parking, discounted tickets, camping availability. August 14th (Tuesday) Ashby Folville August 21st (Tuesday) Club night at the Field Head Hotel August 25–26th (Saturday–Sunday) C4r-Fest: Join the inaugural CarFest on Jody Scheckter’s farm with Chris Evans. Music, cars, food, hill climbs, auctions. (FULLY BOOKED)
Picture this: Tuesday March the 27th, Club night. 18 People sitting around in a Pub listening to yours truly rabbiting on, too dark to tyre kick, and anyway some of the cars still not out of winter mothballs. Not inspiring at all really. Then what actually happened on Tuesday March 27th was someone had an idea— lets go bowling! The 18 people who turned out had a fantastic fun evening at Bury Bowl. I do not wish to cast aspersions but the person who suggested the bowling actually won. Then we had a visitor from across the pond who came in second, but hey—they did invent the game. The ladies done well also. Yours truly along with several others need some practice I feel. But for the darker colder months this proved to be a very popular evening.
September 1st–2nd (Saturday–Sunday) Shackerstone Family festival: A true family festival, not just cars at this one, but memorial flights, clown town, motorcycle jumps, marching bands, chariots of fire, shootouts, sheepdogs, falconry and much, much more.
Oh did I forget to mention? The Team event was won by Lane Three—oh that was the team I was in. We did have to do a little bit of adjustment on the scoring but being RO you have one or two perks. Not that it was that competitive!
October 5–7th (Friday–Sunday) WotY. Joint event with Central. Details tbc.
May 6th (Sunday) Duxford Classic Car Meeting
May 15th (Tuesday) Club night at the Field Head Hotel
November 16–18th (Friday–Sunday) NEC Classic car show at Birmingham’s NEC
May 12th or 13th (Saturday or Sunday tbc) Anglia Region BBQ at Ian & Theresa’s
May 25th (Friday) Scalextric night: The gauntlet goes down to anyone who can master an electronic, six-lane, slot car track. At 95 feet long and with speeds of well over 200 mph (relatively), with no chance of injury when you spin off (which you will!) No tension, much! A great night.
December 1st or 8th TBC (Saturday) Christmas social
May 22nd (Tuesday) Club night, Bunburry Arms.
December 27th (Thursday) Not the Boxing Day Drive A run out in the winter countryside.
May 27th (Sunday) TIPEC 2012 National Show, Hatton Country World
May 26th (Saturday) Curborough Sprint (with Central Region)
Feel free to pop along to our club nights where you will be made to feel most welcome, and have a meal and a pint and chat about all things Porsche, or not, whatever takes your fancy. The monthly Ashby Folville events are held in a small village in Leicestershire (pop: 400), with a diverse array of cars and over 4,000 people descending on the village to view the cars and motorbikes. If you want to attend any of the events listed, then please contact the Regional Co-ordinator who will put you in touch with the relevant event organiser. Please don’t forget you can renew your membership online at www.tipec. net. With a two year deal of £50, it must be one of the best value car clubs in the country. Please also let me know if you have changed/are changing you email address or your residence. This is essential to keep the database up to date, and to ensure continuity in the delivery of your All Torque magazines. You can let me know, or direct to Steve Potter (membership secretary on membership@tipec.net).
May 8th (Tuesday) Ashby Folville May 12–13th (Saturday–Sunday) Prescott Hill Climb: The famous hill climb event is a must for any enthusiast. A chance to race up the hill, or saunter up at lunch as part of the parade. On the Saturday, a scenic tour of the Cotswolds takes place. Plenty of display vehicles to see on the Sunday too.
May 27th (Sunday) TIPEC National Event at Hatton Country World Free entry to our national event, meet up with likeminded enthusiasts. A small charge to enter the farm village but plenty to see/do including trade stands, autojumble, concourse, cars for sale, club displays show ring and live jazz music. Also country walks and a BBQ/Cafe area. June 12th (Tuesday) Ashby Folville June 19th (Tuesday) Club night at the Field Head Hotel June 30th–July 1st (Saturday–Sunday) Cars in the Park, Lichfield
June 17th (Sunday) Audley End Classic Car Show (pre 1989 vehicles only) June 26th (Tuesday) Club night, Bunbury Arms July 21st–22nd (Saturday–Sunday) Swavesey Steam & Classic Car Rally July 24th (Tuesday) Club night, Bunbury Arms. August 5th (Sunday) Helmingham Classic Car Show (This is our Annual Regional Show) August 26th (Sunday) Little Gransden Air & Car Show August 28th (Tuesday) Club night, Bunbury Arms.