Events

Monkton Services on the A77 / A78 junction

Our run will start on Friday 26th with the muster point being the Monkton Services on the A77 / A78 junction. Our route will then take us over the Erskine Bridge on to the A82 and North up Loch Lomond side to Tyndrum, through Glen Coe, over the Ballachulish Bridge to Fort William. From Fort William, still on the A82 and past the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge to Invergarry, then taking the A87 to Shiel Bridge. From here we take the Old Military Road to Glen Elg and the ferry to Kylerhea on Skye for our first overnight stop. Saturday will be spent on Skye before returning South on Sunday via an alternative route. Anyone who wishes can join us for either the whole run or for any part of the route.

secretary@scottishmvg.org

Alice Park, Bath BA1 7BL

The owner of the Cafe in the Park, has invited Wartburg Trabant IFA Club members to display their vehicles at his family-friendly cafe. After a coffee or a late breakfast the assembly will head out for a road run, possibly taking in a visit to the Motor Museum in Calne.

For more information please email publicity@ifaclub.co.uk

Helensburgh G84 8UN

The route will commence at this new attraction (with a cold war interest). From there the road run will head north up the A818 joining the A82, stopping off at Luss Filling station next to Loch Lomond to fill up and take photographs. The run will continue up the west side of Loch Lomond through Tarbet to the famous Green Welly for a relaxed lunch and impromptu car (and bike) show. The total route is just under 40 miles.

For more information please email publicity@ifaclub.co.uk

Cobham Park Farm, Downside Road, Cobham, KT11 3ND

9am onwards

The 750 Motor Club (Brooklands Centre) will organise the "Cobham Drive it Day Austin Seven Car Trial".

For more information please contact Colin Weeks on 01483 721760 or via email on cobhamtrial2019@outlook.com

The Classic Motor Hub, RAF Bibury, Cotswolds

Between 10am and 1pm

Come and meet fellow likeminded enthusiasts. Pre-registration is a must, so please visit the website for more details and a registration form.

West Berkshire Brewery, Yattendon, Berkshire, RG18 OXT

10:30am to 6pm

Please come and join the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club for their second Drive it Day event at the West BerkshireBrewery.Last year’s event attracted over 100 classic vehicles. The day includes a self-paced tour of the local countryside, specialist classic garage tour and is hosted at local award-winning brewery serving hot and cold food, with brewery tap.

Hightone Restorations, Hopcrofts Holt, Steeple Aston, OX25 5QQ

We are a small vintage and classic restoration workshop located at Hopcrofts Holt near Bicester. We would really like to support Drive it Day by opening up our workshop and providing a tea and biscuit pit stop! We have a large workshop with a wide selection of historic cars, everything from a 1908 Rolls through to a Honda S800 we also have a large carpark with great access for all sorts of vehicles.

www.hightone.co.uk

Cotswolds

10am until around 3.30pm

Commencing at Broadway and finishing in Honeybourne having been fortified by lunch in a welcoming watering hole somewhere along the route. Route will be around 60-70 miles long.

rsprophet@tiscali.co.uk

Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX26 5HA

9:00am until 4:00pm

Our former RAF Technical Site springs to life with a unique mix of vehicles brought by enthusiasts from all over the UK to visit this beautiful location. The specialist businesses of Bicester Heritage throw open the doors to their workshops, showrooms and offices, revealing an ever-changing display of magnificent vehicles from every decade. Tickets: Advance, discounted, Scramble tickets are now available online only. Tickets will not be available on the gate on the day. https://bicesterheritage.co.uk/?ticket=sunday-scramble-tickets

Near Queensferry Deeside for 9.30am Breakfast (pre booking breakfast needed)

9am

After breakfast we will be taking a drive through the lanes of north east Wales and Cheshire to the Secret bunker near Nantwich, the drive will be approximately 30 miles one way and taking in some interesting villages for photo shoots, ending in a tour of Hack Green secret bunker (Entry fee applies). There are limited places available, and pre booking is essential, so this will be on a first come basis.

John Hoare via john2k51@hotmail.com

Endsleigh Garden Centre, near Ivybridge, just off the A38

10:00am until 1:00pm

All are welcome, no booking necessary, no entry fee but the Devon Vintage Car Club do make a collection for their chosen charity and that of the garden centre.

mike.oakins@gmail.com

The Atwell Wilson Motor Museum, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0NF

Open all day to welcome any vehicles from the North Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire areas etc

Tea and cakes will be available and all classic vehicle owners are welcome. Visitors will also be able to visit the Museum to ensure a fascinating day.

01249 813119

Alice Park, Bath (BA1 7BL)

‘Cars in the Park’ will see a gathering of Cold War Classics at the Cafe in the Park. The owner has invited Wartburg Trabant IFA Club members to display their vehicles at his family-friendly cafe. After a coffee or a late breakfast the assembly will head out for a road run, possibly taking in a visit to the Motor Museum in Calne.

publicity@ifaclub.co.uk

Destination is the N.T.S. property, Castle Fraser, Sauchen AB51 7LD

From: Aberdeen Beach Esplanade. Departure at 10:00am.

Owners are welcome to join the Run whether they are members of the Club or not. Line up along the Esplanade from the Beach Ballroom. If we all point south and park at an angle this should make departing easier. The GVRS Run will set off at 10:00 along the Esplanade to the Beach Boulevard. At the roundabout take the second exit onto West North Street. At the lights Turn Left onto King Street then onto Union Street and Holburn Street. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Great Southern Road and keep going until you cross the Dee bridge. Turn right and continue to the roundabout at the Bridge of Dee. Take the second exit onto Leggart Terrace and continue onto the South Deeside Road. At the junction turn right and cross over the Dee at Durris Bridge. Turn Left at the junction. Continue to the Royal Deeside Railway Visitor Centre at Milton of Crathes, ½ mile on the left. The Society has kindly opened their Carriage Restaurant for us again so that we can have a coffee and tour of their centre. There is the option of taking a 20 min. train journey at 11:00. Cost is £7.50 each (Group Discount) At 11:30 we leave the site and turn left. After 1.3 miles Turn Right into Hill of Banchory West Road. Continue for 0.3 miles and Turn Right signposted Hirn and Echt. Continue to the junction with the B977. Turn right. After 1 mile Turn Left onto the B977. At Echt crossroads go straight ahead. At Dunecht Turn Right then Left (sign for Castle Fraser). After 0.3 miles Turn Left and follow the signs for the Castle. There will be limited catering available so packed lunches are suggested. Take a tour to the Castle and have a walk around the gardens. The N.T.S. has gone to some effort to prepare for our visit so please make use of their attractions.

secretary@gvrs.net

Kempton Steam Engine, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 6XH (TW13 7ND for satnav)

Between 9.30am and 10.15am

Show closes: 4pm Admission: £5 per car to include museum entry Refreshments: Cafe in museum selling tea, coffee and homemade cakes

surrey@the1100club.com or telephone 07779 871665

Starting at Tuthill Porsche near Banbury

70 mile run through Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire before arriving at our destination, Bicester Heritage. The route finishes in the midst of the Sunday Scramble at Bicester Heritage; to ease entry into Bicester Heritage we will have a fast track entry system that will direct you straight into the event hangar which we will have exclusive use of for the day. Spaces are limited to 100 cars.

The Classic Motor Hub, RAF Bibury, Cotswolds

Between 10:00am and 1:00pm

Come and meet fellow likeminded enthusiasts. Pre-registration is a must, so please visit the website for more details and a registration form.

Breakfast at Chocks Away Diner (Hawarden Airport). We will then be heading out to the National Waterways Museum (Ellesmere Port). Please make enquires before turning up!

Devon Drive to Combe Martin

Meet at 9.45am for a 10am start

Scenic drive to the Sandy Cove Hotel for a three course lunch which will be served on arrival. £22 per head, with a £10 deposit per head to be paid in advance. Confirmation of attendance must be made by 22 April.

Meet at the Mere car park next to The Park Hotel at Diss (IP22 4LE)

10.00am departure

First we will take the short journey to ASMotorsport, Fersfield Road, Bressingham (IP22 2AP). This is an ASM open day and it is understood they are kindly offering refreshments to visitors. This will be an opportunity to see an example close up of the ASM R1 Le Mans which ASM produce as a hand built replicas of the iconic Aston Martin DBR1 Le Mans so cheque books at the ready! Aston Martin owner David Brown achieved his aim of winning Le Mans with his team of three DBR1 cars of which only five were ever made. To learn more, go to http://www.asmotorsport.co.uk/index.html It is anticipated our ASM visit may be in the region of one hour after which we will drive to the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton near Bungay (NR35 1NZ) is a popular venue especially for aviation enthusiasts with numerous aircraft on display and an extensive museum to view. There is plenty of off-road parking available, subject to how busy it is. On this particular occasion it is a 1940's themed day with an RAF Battle Of Britain flypast planned. With so much to see it is anticipated our visit here may be up to two hours. To learn more go to https://www.aviationmuseum.net/ The premises also conveniently stand adjacent to the Buck Inn Freehouse (NR35 1NZ tel. 01986 892382) which serves lunches etc. Finally, we will make our way via a cross country journey to the Breckland Stag carvery and restaurant, (off the A11) London Road, Attleborough (NR17 1AY, Tel. 01953 455202) where a late lunch or afternoon tea can be taken. As previously advised, in total the approximate event mileage covered should be around 45 from the Diss Mere car park.

Secretary 07713 355646 (ealcsec@gmail.com) or Chairman 07796 528329.

Meet at Tesco

9.45am departure

Leave Tesco Car Park for Braxted Park CM8 3EN for Bacon Butties, Hot/cold drink, look at other classics there. 11.30 leave Braxted Park for Road Trip via the A131 to the A1017 through Sible Hedingham and then the A1092 to Clare Castle. The route is about 25 miles and takes approx. 55 mins. There is a Tea Room at Clare Castle (the old railway station) where snacks and hot drinks can be purchased http://clarecastlecountrypark.co.uk/platform-one-cafe/ . 16.00 Leave Clare Castle and drive to the Half Moon Inn, Belchamp St Paul CO10 7DP http://www.halfmoonbelchamp.co.uk/ for early evening meal.

Secretary 07713 355646 (ealcsec@gmail.com) or Chairman 07796 528329.

Chateau Impney, Droitwich

Attendance more than doubled between the first and second meets, so capacity will once again be capped to 500 vehicles. The Footman James team opens the gates from 9am to a huge variety of interesting machinery, including vintage, classics, supercars, bikes and military, ensuring that there is something to interest everyone – including a free bacon sandwich on entry (a maximum of two per car). “We can’t wait to once again fill the iconic Chateau Impney venue with an extraordinarily diverse range of vehicles,” said David Bond, Footman James Managing Director. “We were staggered by the turn-out for our previous meetings, with visitors enjoying the all-marques policy where million-pound Aston Martins rub shoulders with early-80s hot hatch heroes. We are proud that Coffee & Chrome is rapidly becoming a ‘must attend’ date in enthusiasts’ diaries.” There is no segmentation at the meeting, which encourages a fascinating mix of vehicles, complemented by a small selection of traders and club displays. Due to previous high demand, Footman James encourages those interested in attending the meeting to secure their place via its website www.footmanjames.co.uk/blog/coffee-chrome-september-2019. Places are strictly offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For further information about Footman James, please contact 0333 207 6255 or visit footmanjames.co.uk.

Milestones Museum, Basingstoke Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, RG22 6PG

Registration is from 9.30 a.m.

Our FAMOUS delicious doughnuts will be available, yet again, with a tea or a coffee, included in your entrance fee, as you register and on your return there will be a cream tea available at a mere £5.00 per head, which you must book when you return your entry form. You will also receive a plaque to display on your vehicle. As always there will be stopping points en route if you wish to have lunch or brunch or just a break. Our charity this year is CARDIAC REHAB. To obtain an entry form please email nitasimpson111@gmail.com

nitasimpson111@gmail.com

Wiltshire, SN11 0NF

10am until 4pm

Free to show vehicle, usual £7 entry to the Museum. Note: Circumstances may be altered in the light of Health advice – please check on the Saturday beforehand that the event is still on!

Michael Bennett 01249 813119

Bicester Heritage

Salisbury Livestock Market, Netherhampton, SALISBURY Wiltshire SP2 8RH

assemble 9.30am for move off 10.30am

Details: A relaxed event for all types of commercial vehicles over 20 years old. Route approximately 65 miles. Entry fee £3 for members [£5 for non-members] Late Entry Fee: Members £5 [Non Members £10]

Mary Bailey 07518 071 092 m.bailey1950@btinternet.com

Drive It Day 2022

The Fat Lamb Country Inn, Cumbria

All weekend

Using the Fat Lamb as a base the Wolseley Register members will be driving circular road routes into the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District and Westmoreland Dales. On Drive it Day itself the members will be visiting the Lakeland Motor Museum.

chairman@thewolseleyregister.com

Bibury

11am to 2pm

Drive It Day is a highly-regarded fixture on the British motoring calendar, and has been running since 2005! At The Classic Motor Hub we invite you to join us on April 24th 11am-2pm in creating awareness of classic cars and supporting the historic vehicle movement to keep transport heritage on UK roads. We will also be joining the FBHVC in raising money for Childline, so please bring cash to donate on the day! As usual, attendees will be in the fine company of many other cars and motorcycles, their owners and The Classic Motor Hub team. As well as the wide variety of vehicles joining us, we offer full access to our award-winning showrooms, whilst our Hub Coffee House and Shop is stocked with a great selection of automotive gifts and memorabilia. There’s always something exciting to see and plenty of conversation to be had with like-minded folk over a coffee, slice of cake or a bacon roll. This event is strictly pre-book only. In order to comply with health and safety guidance, no visitors will be allowed entry on the day without pre- registering. Tickets are per car/motorcycle, rather than per person. This event is for classic/vintage/interesting vehicles only. If you would like to come in a vehicle that does not fall into these categories, please contact us to be put on the reserve list. Any registrations received that do not qualify will be refunded!

Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5GG

10am – 3.30pm

DO YOU OWN A CLASSIC VEHICLE? DRIVE IT TO CASTLE VIEW WINDSOR ON ‘DRIVE IT DAY’ AND SUPPORT THE NSPCC • Sunday 24 April – coffee and cakes available from 10am – 3.30pm • Open to those participating in the national Drive It Day event run by the Federation of British Historical Vehicle Clubs • Coffee stop at Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5GG • To join in, drivers can purchase a ‘Drive It Day’ car plaque from just £10 at https://www.driveitday.co.uk/shop For those with a treasured classic car, National Drive It Day is one of the first opportunities after the long winter to get it out for a run, and Castle View is providing a ‘coffee stop’ for participants to build into their itinerary. Just a mile from the centre of Windsor, and easily accessed from the M4, Windsor Great Park, Legoland and Ascot, Castle View will be open to participants of the event, and those keen to look at some classic cars. “As great classic car enthusiasts ourselves, we thought it would be fun to host a coffee stop for anyone in the West London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey areas to get their old vehicles out. There’s no knowing what sort of vehicles will be here on the day, but we are hoping to have a London Routemaster bus, a Masey Ferguson tractor and an assortment of classic sports and saloon cars,” says Robin Hughes, CEO of Castle View. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads, while also raising funds for the NSPCC’s Childline.

clarke@lawsonclarke.co.uk

Towcester

The 2022 Hagerty event season starts with a special 100-car Drive It Day run to the Hagerty sponsored Bicester Heritage Scramble event, taking place on Sunday 24th April, with TV Wheeler Dealer, Mike Brewer. Mike will participate in the event driving a classic Porsche, meeting fellow drivers and guests for cars and coffee at Hagerty’s Northamptonshire Headquarters before heading to the sold-out April Scramble at Bicester Heritage. Starting at Hagerty’s UK Headquarters near Towcester, just a few miles from Silverstone circuit, there will be an opportunity to enjoy 100 classic vehicles in a cars and coffee environment before drivers assemble to head towards the Hagerty-sponsored April Scramble at Bicester Heritage. Upon arrival, Hagerty will provide private on-site parking for the entire day. While the April Scramble event is already sold-out, Hagerty, a sponsor of Bicester Heritage Scramble and Scramblers events, will guarantee entry to all Drive it Day run participants making this a unique opportunity for classic car enthusiasts who may have missed out on a ticket. 100 drive slots are available, providing each entrant with free tea and coffee, entry to the sold-out Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble, and all-day Hagerty private parking. Drivers may also donate £10 to the NSPCC by purchasing a Drive it Day run plaque when registering. Places are strictly limited to 100 cars, and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Those who reserve a place will receive an email to confirm their entry. To register for a space, drivers must complete a form. Please see here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/138550bf3fcd4d6f8150d438f5b8ab55 Drive it Day is an annual event organised by the Federation of British Historical Vehicle Clubs which was first introduced in 2005. Drive It Day remembers the 1000 Mile Trial, originally organised by the Royal Automobile Club in 1900, which started in London and followed a route through the UK before heading back to the capital.

Engine House Cafe, Padstow

9.15am

We will meet at The Engine House cafe for breakfast at 9.15 for a 10.15 departure which should get us to Padstow at around 11.15. I have reserved parking at Padstow, alongside the harbour and as usual this area will be coned off for us. If you do not want to eat a breakfast, then just turn up in time for the 10.15 departure. I have also arranged with the Padstow lifeboat committee to have their shop open on the day and for collecting buckets to be placed near our cars. If we could encourage people looking at our cars to put a little cash in the buckets this would be a big help. Please contact Dave Fry to book your place

Dave Fry - thtc@hotmail.co.uk

British Motor Museum, Gaydon, CV35 0BJ

Reserved parking in front of the Museum will be available for those vehicles taking part in Drive It Day and visitors are welcome to view the vehicles outside or pay to enter the Museum and café. Pre-booking is advised as it offers best value, participants can use the discount code ‘DRIVEITDAY’ to receive £2 off Museum entry or pay full price and get an annual pass at no additional cost. British Motor Museum Members, Premium Members and Annual Pass Holders enter for free.

01926 895300

Bicester Heritage

9am to 4pm

Ticket only Event Join us from 9am until 4pm, as we open the doors to Bicester Heritage, and explore the best-preserved WW2 RAF Bomber Station in the country. Our April Scramble promises you the chance to experience historic motoring at its best, through a curated display of classic cars, open workshop doors and lots of surprises for the family along the way. Family and dog friendly, the Scramble is a wonderful way to while away the weekend hours in the company of some spectacular machines, in a COVID-compliant setting. Don't forget, our ever-popular Autojumble will be back in the Hangar too, offering a range of automotive memorabilia and delights. INTERESTED IN ATTENDING AND DISPLAYING YOUR VEHICLE?

Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Kent TN8 7AD

11am to 4pm

Meet fellow enthusiasts and swap motoring stories and admire a fabulous collection of classic cars. Park your motor on the lawn with Chiddingstone Castle as your backdrop. All historic marques welcome (pre-1980). All classic cars will be guided on to the lawns (subject to ground conditions). Things to do on the day: Enjoy the scenic drive through the beautiful Kentish Countryside to get to Chiddingstone Castle - We can all make a huge difference to Childline by supporting Drive It Day with official 2022 Rally Plates raising funds and awareness for such a valuable charity. Park on the lawn and enjoy discounted house entry and the grounds - secure your special parking and visit the house with its intriguing collections. Wander the enchanting grounds, lakeside and woodlands. Bring along additional classic car passengers and receive discounted house entry. Sit down to a cream tea and much more in the Tea Room & Courtyard. By a cream tea now or on the day. Bring your blanket and chairs to watch and listen to Live Jazz at the Orangery 2.30pm to 4.30pm. The highly-acclaimed Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform familiar jazz and jazz-funk numbers for your delight. Tickets £12 adults £5 Under 18s. Buy now or on the day.

start -Teal Café, London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RS

8.30am onwards

We have been invited to join our friends in the Southeast region for this year’s Drive It Day, for a drive through The Garden of England. The day starts with a breakfast meet at The Teal Café between Hildenborough and Sevenoaks. The café is conveniently located just a few hundred metres from the Hildenborough/A225/B245 junction on the A21, itself only 5 miles from the M25 at junction 5 (Sevenoaks/M26). The Teal Café is rapidly earning itself a great reputation locally for serving high quality, locally sourced food. Leaving the Teal Café, we wend our way through the Kent countryside and head to the Romney Marsh Wartime Collection at Brenzett, arriving there in time for lunch and leaving plenty of time to enjoy everything the museum has to offer. RAF Brenzett opened in September 1943 with two Sommerfeld tracking runways and was originally home to the Spitfires of 122 Squadron. The museum itself is in what had formerly been the Women’s Land Army barracks and displays a variety of planes and other second world war memorabilia. The drive is around 45-50 miles on mostly single carriageway A and B roads. Brenzett is then an easy 11-mile A road drive from the M20 at Ashford. Event registration So that each venue can ensure adequate staffing levels and food orders, members wishing to join us for this event are required to register by Friday 8 April. You can register by email, to Graham, with an indication of how many will be in your party. Information for the day Breakfast Teal Café, London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RS. Please arrive between 8.30 & 9.00am. The café is opening earlier than usual to accommodate us. Please park in the gravel car park to the right of the café as you look at it - to the north of the building. A menu is available on the Food and Drink pages of their website. Drive Details of the route will be provided. Of course, you may prefer to follow your satnav for the quickest/most direct route. Lunch/afternoon The Romney Marsh Wartime Collection, Ivychurch Road, Brenzett, Romney Marsh, TN29 0EE The Dispersal Hut Café at the museum offers a selection of teas, coffees, sandwiches, cakes, cream teas etc. Entrance to the museum is £5 per head (£4 concessions) with last admission at 3.30pm, an hour ahead of closing time. Dogs are not permitted at the museum, with the exception of guide dogs. Further information about the museum can be found on their website. The museum is a charity and run by volunteers.

Graham - southeastgd@gccg.org.uk

National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EJ

8.30am to 5.30pm

This year’s new “Ride it Day” is taking place on Sunday 24/04/22, and The National Motorcycle Museum is supporting the event as offering ourselves as a “destination point”. All you have to do is purchase a “Ride It Plate” from www.driveitday.co.uk/shop and ride to the museum on the 24th of April to meet up with fellow participants. Not only this, but by taking part you will be supporting Childline, who are the event’s chosen charity. Supporter Carl Fogarty stated “‘Last year people from the motorbike community came together and helped raise over £40,000 for the NSPCC’s Childline Service by taking part in the annual Drive It Day. For the first time ever, we now have our very own Ride It Day. This April, you can buy a Ride It Day Rally Plate for just £10.00 and ride out with friends, or join an organised event, and once again help support vulnerable children and young people across the UK. Visit the FBHVC website for more details on Drive It Day or head to www.driveitday.co.uk/shop today to order your rally plate and to sign up to take part this April. Let’s get these children the support they need and raise as much money as we can for Childline!”

Dalemain

11am to 2pm

Drive It Day Cumbria is run by Wigton Motor Club and vehicle owners are invited to come to Dalemain between 11 and 2 on Sunday, April 24th. DID raises thousands for charity and The Cumbrian one is in aid of Blood Bikes and Hospice At Home (West Cumbria). Car owners are asked to give £5 per car on arrival, all of which will go to the charities. The Dalemain mansion and gardens will be open, and food will be served from the barn. Dalemain is a mile south of Rheged on the A592. The event is open to all types of vehicles, cars, buses, lorries and motor bikes.

info@wigtonmotorclub.co.uk

The Runway Visitor Park, Old Wilmslow Road, Altrincham, WA15 8XQ

9am to 4pm

The event will be between 9am and 3/4pm, and cars will be placed in front of the iconic Concorde Hangar for display. If you wish to attend in your historic vehicle please contact Alison Blacow on 07933 801162

07933 801162

Lincoln

9am-10am start @ The Ivy Farm Shop. PE20 3NG

Starting @ The Ivy Farm Shop. Swineshead. PE20 3NG. 9am- 10am. Road run to take you to the Bomber Memorial Centre Lincoln. LN4 3HQ. Food available but must be booked. 2.courses £14.95. per person. 1.course £10.95 per person .includes Tea/Coffee.also free entry to the Exhibition Hall. You may do the visit only. Forms available @ baxtersa1944@gmail.com

shirley ann baxter: baxtersa1944@gmail.com

Glasgow - Prestwick

1100

Run from Glasgow Southside to Prestwick sea front. The Glasgow Moggies will be joined by the Scottish Branch of the Morris Minor Owner’s Club. Other marques welcome to participate.. See website for full details.

John Emley: info@glasgowmoggies.com

Ace Cafe London to Brighton

arrival 8am - drive off from 9am

The first event from the Mark 2 Golf Club Owners Club based in the South East. Heading out from the iconic Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Wembley, London NW10 7UD. Purchase your Drive it Day plate in aid of Childline (www.driveitday.co.uk), and join us to drive out from Ace Cafe to Brighton.

Callum Smitherman: smitherman@live.co.uk

Baldock to Moggerhanger

09:30am

An hours drive through North Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire to Moggerhanger Park.

Richard: editor@lgccvcc.co.uk

Llys-y-Fran Reservoir Pembrokeshire

9am - 10am

A 60 mile road run for all classic vehicles starting from Llys-y-fran reservoir Pembrokeshire at 11-15am, preceded by a show for all entrants( arrival between (9-10am) It is essential that all entrants pre register with the club secretary prior to 19/4/22, giving name and vehicle registration No .B/fast available at start to be bookable with registration. Finishing at Dinefwr Parc Llandeilo. Carm's . A bucket collection will be taken on the day in support of NSPCC Childline

Peter Badham: pccclubsecretary@gmail.com

Meet at Knavesmire Road York YO23 1EX

Meet at 9.30 am leaving at 10am

Meet at Knavesmire Road York YO23 1EX For a short Drive to Sherburn AeroClub. Non Members welcome

Gary Cammiss: garyc430@googlemail.com

Dundee Museum of Transport

10am

Visit the museum for a fun day out and the opportunity to get up close to a wide variety of vintage and unique vehicles. Take part in our raffle in aid of Childline

irene hallyburton: irene@dmoft.co.uk

Transport Museum Wythall

10am until 4pm

Welcome to Wythall on Drive-It Day. Join us for a drive by or longer stay. Car and driver free, passengers pay the normal £7 entry fee. Free bus rides in the day and cafe/shop open for light refreshments.

Denis Chick: motorclubs@wythall.org.uk

Cherished Vehicle Insurance Services ,2 Birch Court, Blackpole Road, Worcester, WR3 8SG

9am

Drive It Day® is a great occasion, and this is the first Drive It Day hosted by Cherished Vehicle Insurance Services. Our suggested route starts at the Cherished Vehicles Insurance Services office and takes us to the Woodshed at Eastnor Castle, where we welcome to you enjoy a complimentary warm drink on us and to celebrate Drive It Day® with like minded enthusiast.

Ian Arthur: Cherished.vehicle@aplan.co.uk

NT Upton House, Edge Hill, Oxfordshire

14:00

This year, the Club is organising it's opening run to Upton House (NT). Anyone wishing to see BSA cars or meet their owners is welcome to find us there.

David Daniel: Treasurer@bsafwdc.org

Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey

10am to 5pm

Celebrate ‘Drive it Day’ and the best of British manufacturing at Brooklands Museum’s British Marques Day (all-marque) event. There will be a host of British built vehicles, from the pre-war Alvis, Norton and Sunbeam right through to the latest Jaguar model, as well as a full-range of MG models. This year will have a special display featuring Singer road and racing cars, including the three 1934 Singer Ladies Team cars, all of which raced at Brooklands. See action on Test Hill, and club displays around the site with traditional British fayre in the Café. Purchase your ‘Drive it Day’ plate in aid of Childline at www.driveitday.co.uk Reserved parking (in front of) on the Museum site will be available for those vehicles taking part in ‘Drive It Day’, and visitors are welcome to (view the vehicles outside or) pay to enter the Museum and café. Access is through the Campbell Gate off Brooklands Road (the B374) for those with ‘Drive it Day’ plates only. Visitor parking will be in The Heights off Wellington Way or in the main visitor car park (at Mercedes-Benz World). Please follow the brown road signs and temporary parking signs. Booking tickets • Events are always popular, so we advise you to book your entry tickets in advance to guarantee admission.

Brooklands Museum Events: info@brooklandsmuseum.com

British Motor Museum

10am

It doesn’t matter if you're part of an organised club event or just having a run out on the day, all vehicles, British or not, are welcome - be it a car, commercial, military, bus, motorbike, scooter or tractor, just bring it along and be part of the national Drive it Day - raising funds for the NSPCC's ChildLine. The Museum is offering discounted entry for all those that pre-book and turn up in a classic - be it veteran, vintage or a modern classic – all are welcome! Reserved parking in front of the Museum will be available for those cars taking part and you are welcome to just view the vehicles outside or pay to enter the Museum and Cafe. Please note that 'On the Day' entry prices are more expensive

British Motor Museum: enquiries@britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9LJ

10am until 3pm

We are open from10 till 3 on drive it day we have over 60 Porsche and other cars on site We will have music , coffee , cakes and a hog roast on site all day we would love to welcome people on drive it day

Steve rogers: steve@maundrells.co.uk

HAMPSHIRE

9.00 AM

Boundless by CSMA – Classic Vehicle Group DRIVE IT DAY RUN IN MID AND SOUTH HAMPSHIRE Sunday 24 April 2022 This CVG run will follow a new route in Hampshire, passing through some of the best countryside in the South Downs National Park. Starting in mid Hampshire, convenient for A3 and A31, there will be a selection of breakfast options, and after a short briefing cars will head northwards through small towns and villages with interesting buildings and historical associations, before arriving at our first visit. This will be Bill Rawles Classic Cars, the restoration, servicing and bodywork specialist at Bishops Sutton, with emphasis on traditional standards and very high quality and performance. Tea, Coffee and workshop tours provided and opportunity to view projects in progress and for valuable discussion with classic experts! We will then turn southwards on country roads through the Meon Valley to Bishop’s Waltham, with its ruined medieval Bishop’s Palace, riverside, and open spaces, restaurants and coffee shops, before passing through the Forest of Bere and reaching our final destination. This will be Fort Nelson, a huge complex constructed in Victorian times to counter possible French invasion, but never actually used, except as an anti-aircraft establishment in World War II and in its present armoury collections role. The Fort looks out for miles across the City and Portsmouth Harbour, and the sea views will be breathtaking if the weather is kind to us. We will be able to park within the grounds, view the barracks, guardroom, tunnels and ramparts and the very extensive collections. Entry fee will be £42 per car and two occupants (£46 non-members), to include: Tulip Roadbook, FBHVS Childline Drive it Day Rally Plate, Tea, Coffee, Juice and Biscuits at the Start and at Bill Rawles, plus parking fee at the finish (entry to Fort Nelson is free). boundless by CSMA members and other visitors contact Chris Laver, email chris@whitesands82.co.uk, mobile 07377460415 for details and entry forms

Chris Laver: chris@whitesands82.co.uk

Classic Motor Hub, Bibury, Glos

1100hrs

A visit to the Classic Motor Hub at Bibury for coffee and a chat. Designed for all Bristol car owners regardless of club. If any owners of cars with Bristol 2 litre engines would like to join us, they will be welcome.

Peter Campbell: peter.campbell88@btinternet.com

Cheltenham

8:30 - 17:00

Prescott Speed Hill Climb welcomes the opening round of the British Hill Climb Championships for this fast, spectacular motorsport event. Join us to witness over 180 of the fastest drivers and cars from all over the UK take to the tarmac and reach speeds of over 120mph, in a bid for success at the only Pre-war Motorsport venue in Gloucestershire. Set within a beautiful country estate of over 65 acres, Prescott Speed Hill Climb offers outstanding panoramic Cotswold countryside views combined with unrivalled spectator viewing of the thrill and adrenalin of one of the original forms of motorsport in the world. To know what to expect, check out this Facebook video! https://www.facebook.com/prescottboc/videos/909071773105613 Make this a day out as part of your Drive It Day experience! Refreshments will be available at the event, and you will have an exclusive NSPCC Drive It Day parking area for your vehicle. Rally plates will also be available on the day. Book your ticket here: https://www.prescotthillclimb.co.uk/event-details/british-and-midland-hill-climb-championships-the-opening-meeting (Ticket sales close 18th April) Use Booking Code DRIVEIT23 on checkout – Bugatti Owners Club are supporting NSPCC with this event and a portion of your ticket sale will go to NSPCC. The code will also reserve you a parking space in the NSPCC Drive It Day area.

Emma Hildesley: emma.hildesley@nspcc.org.uk

Drive It Day 2023. Yesterday's Vehicles Supporting Today's Children. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads. Please see the website for how to support the event

Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5GG

10am until 2pm

DO YOU OWN A CLASSIC VEHICLE? DRIVE IT TO CASTLE VIEW WINDSOR ON ‘DRIVE IT DAY’ AND SUPPORT THE NSPCC • Sunday 23 April, 2023 - coffee and cakes available from 10am - 2.00pm • Open to those participating in the national Drive It Day event run by the Federation of British Historical Vehicle Clubs • Coffee stop at Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5GG For those with a treasured classic car, National Drive It Day is one of the first opportunities after the long winter to get it out for a run, and Castle View is providing a coffee stop for participants to build into their itinerary. Just a mile from the centre of Windsor and easily accessed from the M4, Windsor Great Park, Legoland and Ascot, Castle View will be open to participants of the event, and those keen to look at some classic cars. “As great classic car enthusiasts ourselves, we thought it would be fun to host a coffee stop for anyone in the West London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey areas to get their old vehicles out. There’s no knowing what sort of vehicles will be here on the day, but last year we had a wonderful assortment of over 25 classic sports and saloon cars,” says Robin Hughes, CEO of Castle View. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads, while also raising funds for the NSPCC’s Childline. Castle View is on Helston Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5GG

01753 378127

Village Hall and Green, Bodle Street Green, East Sussex BN27 4UB

9.30-3pm

Bodle Street Green FBHVC Vehicle Gathering is Here! Things are coming together well for the annual Bodle Street Green FBHVC ‘Drive It Day’ Charity Day Vehicle Gathering which in 2022 saw just on 250 vehicles and many people arrive in the centre of this sleepy village in East Sussex for a day of events by the village green and hall in 2022. This year David Vaughan has organised some eight model railway layouts and other delights to keep the younger element happy + grownups in the village hall which will be serving a free drink and a piece of cake to all exhibitors sponsored by Peter Love. As well as veteran, vintage and classic cars, commercial vehicles, motor cycles, steam engines, stationary engines and models will also be here. There will be a road run for classic and vintage tractors starting at 10.15am and will return to the site at 1pm. The charity raffle will be drawn at 2.30pm which raised £1,600 for local charities in 2022. As always an entertaining commentary will be provided telling you all that’s going on with interviews with exhibitors and more. There will be breakfast and lunch available from The Cabin on site and across the road The White Horse will be available for drinks and roast dinners. Organiser Peter Love said he will be delighted to see you all here again and looked forward to an even larger entry than last year and hopes more money can be raised for various charities. He added: “Just turn up and book in!” Further details, tel: 01323 833125

peterlove@madasafish.com

Nuffield Place, Bradley Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 5RY (National Trust)

From 10am

We love to see historic vehicles at all times - and especially on Drive It Day. Up to 12 cars (and slightly more motorcycles) can park at the front of the house for a photo opportunity. Pre-book to make sure of a place, or simply turn up for Drive It Day.

Rosy Pugh: VSTNuffieldPlace@nationaltrust.org.uk

Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge, Kent

11am to 4pm

Join us at Chiddingstone Castle near Edenbridge, Kent between 11am and 4pm on National Drive It Day, supporting Childline - a lifesaving NSPCC service, on Sunday 23 April 2023. Meet fellow enthusiasts, swap motoring stories and admire a fabulous collection of classic cars. Park your motor on the lawn with Chiddingstone Castle as your backdrop. All historic marques welcome (pre-1980) with the official 2023 Rally plates. We can all make a huge difference to Childline by supporting Drive It Day with official 2023 Rally Plates raising funds and awareness for such a valuable charity. All classic cars will be guided on to the lawns (subject to ground conditions). Things to do on the day: Enjoy the scenic drive through the beautiful Kentish Countryside to get to Chiddingstone Castle. Park on the lawn and enjoy discounted house entry and the grounds - secure your special parking now. Bring along additional classic car passengers and receive discounted house entry. Sit down to a cream tea and much more in the Tea Room & Courtyard. By a cream tea now or on the day. Wander the enchanting grounds, lakeside and woodlands and find a spot for your picnic. The historic house and intriguing collections span Victorian rooms and significant objects from Japan, Ancient Egypt, along with Buddhist and Jacobite historic objects collected by the late Denys Eyre Bower. https://www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk/

Beckie Hood: chiddcastle@gmail.com

Brooklands Museum

10am

Brooklands Museum is pleased to announce that this year's Drive It Day will continue to support the NSPCC's Childline service along with Ride It Day for the Motorcycle Community on the 23rd April 2023.

Rosie Maggs: rmaggs@brooklandsmuseum.com

Highland Farm Cafe, Dingwall, IV15 9TT

Gather from 10:30, depart 11:00

Run in the northern Highlands to a lunch location for MG cars. Please register with Richard (no charge).

Richard Jenner: r.h.jenner@btinternet.com

Atwell Wilson Motor Museum, Calne, Wiltshire

10.00

Gathering of 1100s in the car park of the Atwell Wilson Motor Museum for Drive It Day! All classics are welcome as the car park will be open to others as well. Discounted entry to the museum for 1100 Club members on production of a membership card.

Koren Maddison: info@the1100club.com

Antrim Coast Road to Glenarm Castle for lunch

11:00am

The DSG are joining the Ulster Vauxhall Opel Facebook Group in a run from Portrush around the Antrim Coast Road to meet up at Glenarm Castle for lunch and a stroll through the grounds...all welcome.

Billy Maxwell: minormanbill@hotmail.com

START AT ALTON, HAMPSHIRE

9.00 AM

Classic Vehicle Group Drive it Day Run In Hampshire Sunday 23d April 2023 The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs’ Drive it Day events take place nationwide, providing the opportunity to dust off those cobwebs, and give our classics an early-season test run. The events will again be run in support of the NSPCC’s Childline service. Starting at The Angel, at Privett on the A32 south of Alton, there will be a selection of breakfast options, and after a short briefing, cars will head through small towns and villages with interesting buildings and historical association, and beautiful countryside on the Hants/Surrey borders, before arriving at Bill Rawles Classic Cars for our first visit. Bill has many years hands-on experience with emphasis on traditional standards of excellence, and he and his son, Jack, are well known in the historic and specialised racing world, as well as being experts on more day to day aspects of owning a classic! Tea, coffee and workshop tours provided and the opportunity for discussion with Bill, Jack and / or his staff. We will then turn southwards on country roads through the Meon Valley to Bishop’s Waltham, with its ruined medieval Bishop’s Palace, riverside, and open spaces, restaurants and coffee shops, before passing through rural landscapes towards the Hamble and glimpsing the Solent and Southampton Water as we reach the south coast, before crossing the Itchen Bridge and reaching our final destination of Solent Sky. This is an exceptional museum close to Southampton City centre, and it highlights the impressive role that the area has played in the development of aviation, including Shorts Flying Boats flown and developed from Calshot nearby, as well as an excellent example of the iconic Spitfire also developed locally, and some 30 other impressive planes and displays. Car parking is available outside the museum. Entry fee will be £49 per car and two occupants (£54 non members), to include: Tulip Roadbook, Childline Drive it Day Rally Plate, Tea, Coffee, Juice & Biscuits at the Start and at Bill Rawles, and entry to the museum. (Refreshments available at the finish but are not included in the entry fee). Entry forms available from: Chris Laver, email chris@whitesands82.co.uk, (07377 460415) or Barry Haughton, email barry.haughton@sky.com (07776 263237).

CHRIS LAVER: chris@whitesands82.co.uk

Dobbies Garden Centre, Stirling, FK9 4UF.

10-00am-4-00pm

Why not join in with Stirling and District Classic Car Club, for a leisurely run of some 80 odd miles, with a lunch/picnic stop scheduled en-route. All makes and models of classic cars welcome.

Nigel Macmillan: nigel.macmillan@hotmail.co.uk

South Wales

10.30am

A day out with the South Wales Morris Minors Owners Club driving from Cardiff and the surrounding area to Rhosili

Anthony Coles: Anthony@south-wales-morris-minors-owners-club.co.uk

The Lawn Dawlish

10:00 - 16:00

Open event for Classic and Historic Vehicles. Free to the public visitors. No booking required. Site opens 9:45am Exhibitors can stay throughout or leave the site, on the hour, with a safety marshal escort.

Ray Moore: eastcliff516@gmail.com

Fylde, Bowland, Ribble Valley

10am

St George’s Day Run Lancashire Automobile Club (1902) Ltd will promote a Touring Assembly on Sunday April 23rd, 2023, starting at The Café Lazio at Huntley’s PR5 0UN at 10.00am and having a route of around 107 miles in the Fylde area, Bowland, Ribble Valley and Pendle Hill. The event will finish at Blackburn Northern Sports Club BB1 8QA. The event is open to all Classic Cars and other cherished cars of any age. We have no restrictions on the age of a vehicle. The maximum number of entries is 70. This year the LAC will be adopting the FBHVC ‘Tree-V’ environmental initiative that captures carbon dioxide generated by the entrants, which will contribute to the planting of trees in the UK. Further details, including applications for membership of the LAC contact adrianjohndean1947@icloud.com

Adrian Dean: adrianjohndean1947@icloud.com

Kent, Surrey, Sussex

11.30am

Cars will "rally" in a non timed, non competitive way from their start points in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, to a location near Bough Beech, Kent.

Nick Varlow: nickvarlow@gmail.com

Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire

10:30am

A Museum bus and car will be travelling from the Museum to BMW, Cowley where we plan to stop for photos, then return through oxford passing William Morris's old premises in Longwall St.

Paul Statham: rp_statham@yahoo.co.uk

Meeting Point: The Old Orchard Inn, Galhampton, BA22 7BA

09.30 - 16.00

09.30 Meet for breakfast / coffee at the Orchard Inn, Galhampton, BA22 7BA 10.45 Depart on drive out through beautiful Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset countryside including the infamous "Zig Zag Hill" Drive out 1 hour 33 minutes / 55 miles 12.30 Lunch at The Kings Arms, East Stour 14.15 Visit to Compton Abbas Airfield subject to re-opening under new ownership Please email and book a place

Barrie March: jagxk8@btinternet.com

Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH

11am-3pm

11am – Arrive at The Hangar at Bentwaters, Woodbridge, IP12 2TZ 12pm – Leave in convoy and travel to our workshop The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH 12.30pm – Music from The Buskateers, food from Otis Breading and Suffolk Fried Chicken, The Atelier Bar will be open 3pm – Event to finish

Lily Griffiths: events@bridgeclassiccars.co.uk

Dungannon

1.30pm

This event is organised by local club member Richard Scott and friends.

Sam Carruthers: info@mgocni.co.uk

Start in Littleborough

1300

We set off from ‘Farneys Yard’ Hollingworth Rd and head to Hollingworth Lake before going down Smithybridge and back through Littleborough. We then climb over Blackstone Edge and descend down Cragg Vale to Mytholmroyd, through Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and finish at The Waggon and Horses in Walden. Here, we can stop for chatting and refreshments etc. Period style dress to match your vehicle is encouraged but optional. All welcome.

Keith Oldham: tillybudhardman8@gmail.com

Bicester Scramble

10:00 AM - 4.00PM

Hosted by Classic Performance Engineering at Bicester Heritage, we will be running our Scalextric track and offering the Back to the Future Race Set to the fasted lap of the day. Surrounded by classics of all shapes and sizes at the Spring Scramble, it promises to be a great Drive It Day. Please note that access to the Spring Scramble requires payment of a site entry fee (pre-book only) with Bicester Heritage at https://bicesterheritage.co.uk/events/april-scramble-2023

Paul Wooding: paul.s.wooding@gmail.com

Blandys Farm, Letcombe Regis, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9LJ

10:00 AM

On Sunday 23rd April 2023 we will be opening our doors to all members of the public to join us for our first Cars & Coffee event of 2023. Acting as a 'stop off' for the 2023 National 'Drive It Day' we will also be fundraising for Childline. Any donation is hugely appreciated, although not compulsory. On the day you can expect free refreshments (cold drinks/snacks) however we will also have Rock Shack Roadhouse on site with us to serve speciality coffee, along with other sweet treats. Hot food and drink will also be available to purchase on site. On top of that, there are some prizes to be won on the day; 'Best photograph' competition - Upload your photographs to Instagram using the hashtag 'Maundrells' to be in with a chance of winning a GTechniq ceramic coating treatment worth £995! The winner will be chosen and announced via our Instagram on Tuesday 25th April, so don't forget to follow us there. Autoglym will also be present on the day to choose a 'sponsors choice' car with an Autoglym car care kit being the prize, so be sure to stick around for that announcement toward the end of the event. Dogs are of course welcome but we ask they are kept on a lead, water can be provided for them at any time, just ask a member of staff. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to message us and we will answer as quickly as possible. We look forward to welcoming everybody for a pleasant, relaxed day.

Alex Rogers: Alex@Maundrells.co.uk

Crooklands, Cumbria

from 5pm Friday 19th

This year, our MVT NLC area spring crank up is being combined with our first “Drive it and Ride it" Day in support of the FBHV joint campaign and Childline fundraiser. Military vehicles from WW2 and post war conflicts will gather at Crooklands in South Cumbria for a weekend of driving and fun. There will be a Lakes road run on Saturday and Yorkshire Dales “Drive it Tour” on Sunday. Our weekend campsite is located next to an excellent Pub and Hotel, so there will be plenty of opportunity for socialising and enjoying great food and drink together. For further details, please contact our Area Secretary.

Jonny Newbould: canadianchevyc60s@gmail.com

Chiddingstone, near Sevenoaks, Kent

10:00 to 16:00

Come to Chiddingstone Castle, an official 'Drive it Day' location in support of NSPCC Childline. Book your classic car tickets now and enjoy your scenic drive through Kent countryside, park on the lawn, picnic or visit the tea room, visit the historic house, listen to expert talks and exhibitions and explore the grounds and village. Be part of a fabulous collection of cars. Park your motor on the lawn with Chiddingstone Castle as your backdrop. Enjoy an afternoon of cool jazz in the Orangerie from the Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra (bring picnic blanket and chairs). All historic marques welcome (pre-1980) as well as modern classics. We can all make a huge difference to Childline by supporting “Drive it Day” – let’s all come together so that every child’s call to Childline can be answered. We will be collecting donations on the day and you can show your support by buying “Drive it Day” Rally Plates for your classic in aid of Childline at www.driveitday.co.uk

hello@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Dalemain Mansion, near Penrith

See website

The Cumbria Drive It Day is organised by Wigton Motor Club, the North’s largest motor club and takes place at Dalemain near Penrith between 11 and 2 on Sunday. It’s open to all owners of historic and classic vehicles, cars, bikes, tractors and lorries etc. Each vehicle is asked to donate £5 (cash) to our nominated charities for 2024, Carers West Cumbria and the Zig Saw Children’s Hospice.

Wigton Motor Club: contact@wigtonmc.co.uk

Meeting Point: The Somerset Boat Centre,Maidenmead Moorings, Banklands, North Newton, Bridgwater TA7 0DQ

10.00 am - 11.00 am

10.00 am - Meet at Somerset Boat Centre for breakfast / morning coffee 11.15 am - Depart on scenic drive across the Somerset Levels and over the Mendip Hills to descend Cheddar Gorge 1.00 pm - Lunch at The Bath Arms, Cheddar, BS27 3AA 2.30 pm - Optional stroll around Cheddar and the Gorge Please contact if you would like to join us for part or all of the day

Bridget March: jagxk8@btinternet.com

Whiddon Down or Bishops Tawton (see text)

11am

North/Central Devon Run. Devon Sevens Event Nick Hawkins is organising a run starting from Whiddon Down Services EX20 2QT, which is just off the A30 and easily accessible from all parts of Devon. You can arrive as early as you like and there is a Café on site for coffee/breakfast. The plan is to leave the Service area at 11 am passing through South Zeal and stopping at Finch Foundry in Sticklepath. The route will continue to Belstone for a lunch stop. Either bring a picnic or eat at The Belstone Inn’s outdoor grill over looking the open moorland. A drive on to the old A30 and through Okehampton will complete the day. Members from the North of the County can meet at Bishops Tawton lay-by to leave at 8.30 with a stop at Dolton Beacon Garage at 9.15 to meet anyone else who would like to travel in company. Members who are coming from other areas and who may wish to travel in groups rather than individually can contact Nick and he will put you in touch with other members who are attending. In any event, please phone Nick to confirm if you are attending.

Nick Borst-Smith: nickbs@outlook.com

Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0NF

10:00 to 17:00

The museum will be open to all for this Sunday's (21/04) FBHVC's Drive-it-Day in aid of NSPCC's Childline. Gates are open from 10am to 5pm. The museum will be open from 11am to 5pm as will the cafe, serving hot & cold drinks and cakes. Everyone welcome!

Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum: enquiries@atwellwilson.org.uk

4 Derwent Works, Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2HE

10am to 6pm (Last Entry 4pm)

In aid of NSPCC Childline we have a drive out for “Drive It Day”, however alongside our drive out you can still join us on the day as we have a number of car clubs booked in as part of their celebrations, so there will be plenty to see in the car park! For those arriving in classic cars, entry to the attraction and its amenities will be available at just £10 (discounted from the standard £18.50 on the day). Moreover, in addition to the proceeds generated by the drive, we’ll be making an extra donation to ChildLine—a cause close to our hearts. Come and be a part of the camaraderie this National Drive It Day at Great British Car Journey. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate classic cars while supporting a worthy cause!

Oliver: oliver@greatbritishcarjourney.com

Great Northern Classics, 278 Osmaston Rd, Osmaston, Derby DE24 8AE

10am - 3pm

Join us for a car park show and shine with various prizes and a talk from Brian Ashby and his epic Paris to Peking drive. All welcome. Many exhibits and a nice cafe to enjoy a coffee whilst chatting cars and motorcycles!

Iain Fox: iainf@gnc.ltd

Kersey Mill, Kersey, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6DP

10am-4pm

We are located half a mile from Hadleigh in Suffolk, and very easy to find on the Bildeston Road only 5 miles from Lavenham. Pre-booked display vehicles enter FREE of charge. Visitors £5 parking. Bookings and details here: https://www.kerseymill.net/drive-it-day-poster-and-registration . The Mill, gardens, live music, hot and cold food are open. The Miller's Café and TMK Street Food catering for alfresco dining will be open from 8.30am. We will be holding milling demonstrations throughout the day and the mill will be open for tours. Some of the on-site shops and business will be open too. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Steve & Alison info@kerseymill.co.uk

Ferrari

8:45am

The first run of the year sees us venturing to West Yorkshire for a visit to Grassington! Arrival from 8:45am at Ferrari's Country House for an 9am departure. We will be having a brunch at The Old School Tea Room just outside of Grassington (a nice walk from here into the village)! IMPORTANT: It would be a massive help if you could let me know whether you are planning on eating at the tea room or not, this is so I can provide an estimate on numbers.

Hayden Rose: haydenrose2001@gmail.com

Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall Thorpe, LN4 4PL

1300 - 1700

We are hosting this year for Lincolnshire Auto Club MG Car Club Plus any other private owners who wish to 'drive it' and show to our Visitors What3words - ///bumpy.dignity.constrain

Heather Bird - Gen Secretary: thorpecampvc@gmail.com

Lancashire

8.00am

Touring Assembly Run 100 miles. Start Café Lazio Huntleys Samesbury PR5 0UN

Adrian Dean: adrianjohndean1947@icloud.com

Apedale Valley Light Railway

1100 - 1600

Drive-It day is a national event when owners of classic road vehicles are encourage to get them out where they belong – on the road. At Apedale, we’re delighted to offer a destination for these classic vehicles – we’ve got tea, toilets and steam trains – what could be better? We’ll be running the trains from 1130 until 4pm, with standard fares applied.

Simon Lomax: operations@avlr.org.uk

Cross Hands, Old Sodbury, BS37 6RJ

10.00

Drive it day run from Cross Hands, Old Sodbury, BS37 6RJ to Atwell Wilson motor museum, SN11 0NF. We'll gather at the Cross Hands, from around 10am, with a view to leaving at 10:30am and wend our way towards Calne through Badminton, Castle Combe, Biddestone and Lacock.Further details will be posted on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1129943708447899. Non members welcome to join us. PLEASE NOTE THAT to avoid a clash with two other events starting in Horton, the start venue has been changed from Horton Social Club, to the Cross Hands, Old Sodbury

Ivor Bryant: ivor_bryant@msn.com

Bubble Car Museum, Boston, Lincolnshire PE22 7AW

10.00

The 1100 Club’s Spring Show for 2024 will take place at the Bubble Car Museum near Boston in Lincolnshire on Drive It Day, which is 21st April. Entry to the rally field on the day is free, but visitors would be strongly encouraged to visit the museum, which costs just £4 per adult to enter, or £1 per child, and also offers a paper guidebook to tell you about the cars on show for an additional £1. Inside the museum there are over fifty microcars on display, many in thought provoking dioramas and including examples of Bond, Isetta, Reliant, Frisky and Bamby, to name but a few. There is also a row of recreated shops for visitors to explore, memorabilia, a gift shop and a café, which is great for afternoon tea and also offers a few simple lunches. For anything more substantial, there is a cafe about a mile down the road called Langrick Station café. We are hoping that there will be some Bubble Car rides available on the day, which cost £15 for a 15-20 minute spin - when else would you have the chance to be a passenger in something so tiny? The full address of the museum for navigation is: The Bubblecar Museum, Clover Farm, Main Rd, Langrick, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7AW. Non-members in visiting classics are very welcome to come along and join us - the museum is open to the public on the day as normal so the more the merrier!

The 1100 Club: info@the1100club.com

Aldwinians to Apedale

10am

Meeting 9:45am for a 10am prompt set off from Aldwinians Rugby Club, 39 mile route on A roads through Wilmslow and Congleton to Apedale Heritage Centre and Light Railway, Loomer Road, ST5 7LB.

Carol Albison: carol.tvvccc@gmail.com

Baston Lincolnshire

Start 0930

Gather at the White Horse, BASTON, PE6 9PE for Breakfast before a 55 mile drive through Rutland and South Lincolnshire arriving in Stamford for lunch at the Burghley Park Golf Club for lunch. Navigation uses a Tulip Route Book. Pre-booking required.

Neil Jervis: southlincsjecchair@gmail.com

Klondyke Mill, Draycott in the Clay, DE6 5GZ

10.00 - 1.30

An informal event supporting the Federation of British Historic Vehicles Clubs drive it day. This is a coffee morning for any vehicle over 30 years old. Club member will be showcasing their own vehicles and traction engines will be in steam. Any vehicle and owner is more than welcome to call in, have a light refreshment and a look around the site. Please note that this isn’t a public event and is only for vehicle enthusiasts and owners.

Paul Massey: paumass@hotmail.co.uk

Building 14, Ground floor, The Depot, Weedon Bec, Northampton, NN7 4PS

10:00am - 3:00pm

This "Drive it Day" drive it to The Industry & Supply Coffee Depot. We've got a great space at the Old Royal Ordnance Depot in Weedon Bec where you can meet lots of like minded Classic car and Motorbike enthusiasts. While you're here, you can enjoy a great range of hot food such as Bacon baps, Sausage rolls and even a cooked breakfast! For those with a sweet tooth, we also have a classic collection of homemade cakes, Victoria sponge, Carrot cake, millionaire short bread and more. Come visit us on your "Drive it Day" route, have fun and raise money for charity. For any extra info, email Neil at info@industryandsupply.co.uk or call 07881504757 We look forward to seeing you

Neil Bannister: info@industryandsupply.co.uk

Inn on The Green, Ockley, RH5 5TD

09:30

JEC Drive it Day, from Denbies Winery, Dorking RH5 6AA to the Inn on the Green at Stane Street, Ockley, starting from Denbies at 10:30

Jeremy Hughes: je9da8hu7@gmail.com

Starts at Littleborough, Lancashire

11.30

Once again this year we are planning a 'drive it day' event from Littleborough. We will pass Hollingworth Lake, go through Newhey and drive through Saddleworth and Holmfirth finishing up at 'The Carding Shed' outside that town. Those participating are asked to obtain their plaques to support Childline plus this year, a raffle in support of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance is planned. All information can be obtained from Keith Oldham on 07748 193884.

keith oldham: tillybudhardman8@gmail.com or 07748 193884

Nuffield Place RG9 5RY

10.30 - 13.30

Booking required for a limited number of car park spaces in front of the house 10.30 - 13.30, please see website for details. Please email if you are a visiting as a group, we may be able to accommodate you 13.30 - 16.00.

Rosy Pugh: VSTNuffieldPlace@nationaltrust.org.uk

GREENDALE FARM SHOP, Sidmouth Rd, Farringdon, near Exeter EX5 2JU

9AM - 1PM

We run a breakfast morning meet at Greendale Farm shop on every third sunday of the month. We have a Supercar Sunday planned on Sunday 21st April and we are looking at working together with the Drive It Day

TALASI MAY: info@carsandcuppas.com

Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5GG

Coffee and cakes available from 10am - 2.00pm

Just a mile from the centre of Windsor and easily accessed from the M4 and M25, Windsor Great Park, Legoland and Ascot, Castle View will be open to participants of the event, and those keen to view some beautiful classic cars. “As great classic car enthusiasts ourselves, we thought it would be fun to host a coffee stop for anyone in the West London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey areas to get their old vehicles out. There’s no knowing what sort of vehicles will be here on the day, but last year we had a wonderful assortment of over 35 classic sports and saloon cars,” says Lisa Fisher, village manager of Castle View. To join in, drivers can purchase a ‘Drive It Day’ car plaque from just £12.50 at www.driveitday.co.uk/shop and just turn up on the day, no pre-booking required. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It is also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads, while also raising funds for the NSPCC’s Childline.

Lisa Fisher: info@castleviewwindsor.co.uk

Antrim Coast Road

11.00

Leaving Landsdowne Crescent Portrush 11am sharp to travel to Glenarm Castle via the Antrim Coast Road.

Bill: minormanbill@hotmail.com

Bluebell Railway

Leaving Boship Service Station at 8.45am

ESJEC are planning to initially meet at Boship Roundabout Service Station Car Park at 8.45am and then drive to Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3RG for breakfast at 9.30am. Alternatively, members can go straight to Heaven Farm. Breakfast has been booked for 30 people. After breakfast at about 11.00am the cars will then drive to the Bluebell Railway, where there will be a designated area for ESJEC parking for the remainder of the day, and the opportunity to visit the 360 brewery aswell. If you are interested in attending this please email the organiser Rob Soper on robertsoper@sky.com stating the names of the people requiring breakfast.

Rob Soper: robertsoper@sky.com

Speyside

10am

National Drive It Day will see the Club take to the roads for the first time. Meeting at Spey Bay Ice House IV32 7PJ at 10am we will head on a 100mile run crossed every road bridge on the Spey. The day will be an epic run with the Club laying on a superb packed lunch which is handed out at the start point. ( You are welcome to join the club run if you are not a member, there will be a small charge for non members to cover the cost of the packed lunch. All interested members please contact RonCameron@btinternet.com

Ron Cameron: RonCameron@btinternet.com

AT Automotive - Lyford, Unit 9, Cobweb Buildings, Lyford, Wantage OX12 0EE

9am to 12pm

Our monthly meeting is held at AT Automotive based in Lyford near Wantage, where we have catering facilities onsite offering tea, coffee, bacon rolls and more. Being hosted by the AT team we have exclusive access to the workshop facilities allowing annual members the assisted use of ramps to check over vehicles and fully trained mechanics on hand to offer advice.

Ridgeway Motor Club: ridgewaymc@outlook.com

Dundee Museum of Transport DD1 3LA

10.30am until 4.30pm

Join us to celebrate the Museum's 10th Birthday on Drive it Day!

Sonja Nowicki: SonjaN@dmoft.co.uk

Blandys Farm, Letcombe Regis, Wantage, OX12 9LJ

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

On Sunday 21st April 2024 we will be opening our doors to all members of the public to join us for our first Cars & Coffee event of 2024. Acting as a 'stop off' for the 2024 National 'Drive It Day' we will also be fundraising for Childline. Any donation is hugely appreciated, although not compulsory. On the day you can expect free refreshments (cold drinks/snacks). Hot food and drink will also be available to purchase on site. Dogs are of course welcome but we ask they are kept on a lead, water can be provided for them at any time, just ask a member of staff. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to message us and we will answer as quickly as possible.

Alex Rogers: Alex@maundrells.co.uk

Exeter Arms, Barrowden, Rutland LE15 8EQ

10.15 - 11.45am

Drive from Tap and Kitchen car park, Oundle at 9.45am, or meet at the Exeter Arms, Barrowden from 10.15am. Car park at rear left, or park on the roads around the green (keep off the grass!). We welcome all in our club.

Mr David R Sage: davesage13@hotmail.com

THE CROWN IN, HUMSHAUGH, Humshaugh, Hexham NE46 4AG

12.00

Microcar and 3 wheeler event. Shared from Facebook. Great turnout each year.

From Portrush or Lisburn to Glenarm.

Meet at Glenarm from noon.

The Ulster Vauxhall Opel Classic Community is an enthusiastic Facebook group promoting classic Vauxhall and Opel cars. This is out third year supporting the NSPCC with our scenic drive along the beautiful Antrim coast road to the historic Glenarm Castle.https://glenarmcastle.com/ We will be joined by the Northern Ireland Italian Motor Club, but this year we also invite any classic car enthusiasts to purchase the Rally Plaque and join us. Cars can meet us at Glenarm but also we meet up and leave from Landsdowne Crescent Portrush, and our friends from the other side of the province leave from the Ballymac Hotel near Lisburn.

Billy Maxwell or Ken Smyth: mailto:UVOCC@outlook.com

Hampshire

1000

Tichborne Arms, near Alresford SO24 0NA; leaving at 1100 in a northerly direction towards Basingstoke then south to Lasham Airfield for lunch.

Chris Ashworth: hampshire@midgetandspriteclub.co.uk

Bridge Classic Cars, Pettistree, Woodbridge, IP13 0HH

11am-2pm

Enjoy your drive in the morning and join us at our Pettistree workshop between 11am and 2pm. There will be Mediterranean food from Prestige Catering and the bar will be open for drinks. Please register to let us know you are attending the event. To take part you must purchase a rally plate. Commemorative rally plates can be purchased from the official Drive It Day website with the money raised from the purchase providing vital funding for Childline.

Lily: events@bridgeclassiccars.co.uk

Start at Pont Abraham services, near Swansea SA4 0FU

1030am

This year’s Drive It Day will start from Pont Abraham as per previous years. We will be there from 10.30am to leave about 11.30 am, to give everyone time to gather together, issue route books and fix rally plates etc. From Pont Abraham we will be heading north towards Brecon to finish the day with a meal in the Brecon Mountain Centre. You can have a picnic, eat in their café or contact them on 01874 623366 to book a table. There will be an entry fee/donation of £5, Payable direct on club night or on the day, which will include free entry to the raffle. All proceeds from the event will go to the upkeep of the children’s transport pods we have donated to the NHS.

Mike Palmer: mikepjaguar@ntlworld.com

Convoy drive event from Bridgend to Aberystwyth

0930

Tickets for this event are free, but please do not turn up if you haven’t pre-booked. Strictly AROC members only. AROC convoy drive event from Bridgend to Aberystwyth Meeting point: Nathaniel’s Cars (David Street, Bridgend CF31 3SA), Meeting time: From 10.00am – convoy departure 11.00am Finishing point: Pontarfvnach – ‘Devil’s Bridge’. Optional 12 mile drive from there to Aberystwyth for Fish ‘n Chips! Daniel Thomas, a highly enthusiastic AROC member from South Wales, has organised an excellent driving route through some fabulous countryside on some of the best roads the UK has to offer, and ALL Club members are invited join in on a brilliant 100 mile Alfa convoy on what is the Federation of Historic Vehicles Drive It Day ‘Drive it Day’! The event will start at Nathaniel’s Cars (David Street, Bridgend CF31 3SA), a Fiat, Abarth and MG retailer and also an Alfa Romeo Service Centre. Members can gather from 9.30 am, looking around the venue and enjoying some complimentary refreshments, before departing in convoy for the route out through the stunning scenery of South Wales. Following the route provided, the Alfas will follow the winding A470 through the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, continuing north through Builth Wells and on to Rhayader – the closest town to the mighty Elan Valley dam which is where Richard Hammond drove a series 1 Land Rover almost vertically up the face of the dam wall during a memorable episode of Top Gear. The final stretch is on to Pontarfynach, where the famous Devil’s Bridge is located. There are a couple of lovely cafes located there for people to rest at before returning home, and people can choose drive around 12 miles on the seaside town of Aberystwyth to enjoys some Fish ‘n Chips! The route from Bridgend spans just over 100 miles of excellent driving roads. A route guide will be provided, and there will be various optional stopping points. Alfa Convoy runs are always enjoyable, with or without a navigator. The event is FREE, but donations can be made to the Federation of Historic Vehicles Drive It Day Charity here: https://www.fbhvc.co.uk/drive-it-day Including ability to order a Drive it Day vehicle plaque.

AROC: membership@aroc-uk.com

Conwy area

See website for details

Details to be announced

Caroline on 01758 770320: secretary@fbhvc.co.uk

Pontyclun

See website

SWCCC next car run will take place on 21st April to support the National Drive It Day. Paid-up members have been sent an email with details. It's not too late to join us!

Malcolm Selley: swcccinfo@gmail.com

Bodle Street Green, Bodle Street Green, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4UB

10am-2.30pm

The Bodle Street Green FBHVC Drive It Day Charity Gathering and Road Run will take place on Sunday 21st April from 10am-2.30 pm.It will be at the Bodle Street Green Village Hall and Green and there is free entry to the Public and Exhibitors alike! There will be veteran, vintage and classic tractors, stationary engines, motor-cycles and model railways to look at. Refreshments will also be available on site. The Road runners will leave at 10.15am for a tour of local delights and should be back by 1pm so why not come and wave them off?. There will be a charity collection in aid of Prostate Cancer UK and local charities, over £15,000 has been raised from these events so far Further details are available from Peter Love 01323 833125 or e mail peterlove@madasafish.com

Peter Love: peterlove@madasafish.com 01323 833125

Weybridge, Surrey

10am - 5pm

Brooklands Museum is pleased to announce this year's Drive It Day along with Ride It Day for the Motorcycle Community on 21st April 2024. Bring your car or motorcycle and take part in this year's Drive It Day, in aid of the the NSPCC’s Childline®, to raise money to support vulnerable children.

General enquiries: info@brooklandsmuseum.com

The Lawns, Dawlish, EX7 9PT

10am-4pm

This ever popular event is technically the first national classic opener of the year. Drive it Day is a nationwide event supporting the charity NSPCC. Please support the charity and show your charity rally plate on the day via this link http://www.driveitday.co.uk Drive It Day is open to non members, no need to book just turn up between the hours of 10.00 and 16.00 but cars will need to be escorted on and off by marshals. The Mayor of Dawlish will be choosing the car she would like to take home. Local shops around the Lawns will be open.

Allan Clark: info@crashboxclub.co.uk

North Norfolk

9am-10.15am

Run by choice of two 60 mile routes through the the North Norfolk countryside from Sheringham to the Holkham Hall Estate courtesy of the Earl & Countess of Leicester. In aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance. Over 300 entries now closed . Event is carbon balanced under FBHVC scheme with Tree-V

Roy Beckley: gwroybeckley@gmail.com

Stokenchurch to Bicester

10:15

Start: At our monthly Sunday morning meet on The Common, Stokenchurch, Bucks. Route / Destination to Project Shop, Bicester. Arrival at Project Shop around 11am. Get your run plate here; https://www.driveitday.co.uk

David Banes: admin@hellfiremotorvehicle.club

Cardigan, Ceredigion, West Wales.

10:30 am

Meet in Parc Teifi, Cardigan from 10:30 am for a 11:00am start. The run is 54 miles and finishes back in Cardigan. It will be a mix of roads but only has two short slightly narrow bendy sections. It is planned to have a short half hour stop near Rosebush - bring your own flask and snacks if you want to. The local Morris Minor club as well as many others will be joining in. We look forward to welcoming you to our run.

Mike Jones-Garner: mikeg40@btinternet.com

Beauly, Inverness-shire

12.30 for 13.00

Free to enter but pre-registration required on website. Non-members welcome. Collection for L' Arche Highland on the day. Meet at The Square, Beauly.

Miles Vincent: membership@highlandclassic.org.uk

The Red Barn, Lingfield, Surrey

12 Noon

Meet at 12 noon for lunch at 12.30 pm at The Red Barn, Tandridge Lane, Blindley Heath, Surrey RH7 6LL, open to all early Triumph motor cars.

Jon Quiney: jquiney@btinternet.com

Churnet Valley Railway, Froghall, Staffordshire ST10 2HA

10am start in Marple, Stockport

Drive It Day - The destination will be the Churnet Valley Railway, a 40-mile route (Thanks to Richard Burnham) about 1.5 hours, 10am for 10.30am start from Arkwright Road, Marple.

Jane Harrop: hhcvc1991@gmail.com

Quarry Bank, Wilmslow

1 pm

The Jupiter Owners' Auto Club will be meeting in the morning at Alderley Edge Hotel and will take a scenic run through the countryside of Cheshire and Derbyshire rendezvousing at the National Trust's Quarry Bank.

Gavin Walker: info@joac.org.uk

Crofton, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3DW

10:30 - 16:30

We will be happy to welcome any club or individual who wishes to come and see Crofton Beam Engines as part of the Drive-It-Day itinerary. Crofton Beam Engines sit within a Grade I listed historic site, set in the East of Wiltshire. It is home to the oldest working beam engine in the world, still in its original location, still driven by steam and which can still perform its original task of keeping the Kennet and Avon canal supplied with water at its highest point. We have two engines which pump on “steaming days”. Our site will be open on the 21st of April from 10.30 to 16.30 to welcome visitors to the Grade I listed engine house where you can see our Lancashire Boiler, several standing engines, and of course our beam engines. Although not in steam on that day, we can provide car parking, access to the site and we will have a refreshment area to tempt visitors to buy tea, coffee and cake. Many of our volunteers are also classic car enthusiasts and they will have some of their cars on display at Crofton Beam Engines and be taking part in Drive It Day. Access to the site is free for all. There is a charge for accessing the engine house but we are offering free access for drivers. See our website for more information about Crofton Beam Engines, a branch of The Kennet and Avon Canal Trust. Want more Information: The NSPCC: https://www.nspcc.org.uk Young people can contact Childline on 0800 1111 or via 1-2-1 chat on www.childline.org.uk Crofton Beam Engines: Crofton Beam Engines

Dee Nix: dee.nix1812@gmail.com

Start at Free Car Park, Aysshton Gardens, Callington, PL17 7DW

9.30am for 10am start

The Drive it Day run this year will NOT be the run we have done for the last few years but will be a Treasure Hunt type run. This will be organised by Nick and Nan Palmer and will be a meet up at the FREE car park at Callington and finishing up at a venue for lunch as for a normal run. Nick informs me he has booked for up to 60 people for lunch. There will be rally plaques available from the FBHVC to help to raise funds for Childline who are the chosen charity of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs. If you can’t use or own a computer then Nick will purchase one for you if you can get your £12.50 to him first. Nick and Nans number is 01579-384384 to book the run and get your Rally Plate if you can’t use a computer. Nick and Nan have purchased some Rally plates for Drive it Day they have a few so if you want one they come complete with two long cable ties to attach them to your car. So book a plate with them and you can pay for it and fit it on the day of the run. PLEASE NOTE MEET AT 9.30 for 10.00 at the FREE car park Callington.

Nick and Nan Palmer 01579 384384: thtc@hotmail.co.uk