April 2019 – Newsletter.

Membership Renewal 2019. This is the last call for any remaining members who have not yet renewed their subscription for 2019, to do so without delay. Kindly complete the Renewal Form , including current vehicles, and return it with your subscription. It is important that the form is completed, as it acts as a check against payments and is also, more importantly, used as our Audit for the Public Liability Insurance . Members News. To mark our upcoming 20 th anniversary, all current paid-up members will receive a specially commissioned badge and key fob. The order is being made imminently and hopefully the items will be received in time for our June meeting which will be the actual anniversary. The raffle at our monthly March meeting, which was well attended yet again, raised £58. Rob Worthington did his inimitable job of conducting an auction of wooden items ( A trinket box, a magnifying glass and two cheese boards, generously donated by Bob Stelling) which raised £30. This year alone items donated by Bob have contributed £80 towards club funds, many thanks Bob. Club Events. In view of our anniversary we will have a stand at Tatton that is half as big again as last year. David Kelly and Ray Yates are planning to have a bear, not a real one, on show. Ray is really keen to win an award this year and one that is better than those we’ve gained in previous years. Most people booked in at our March meeting but limited late entries can be accepted at tonight’s April meeting. The Annual BBQ will be on Sunday September 8 th , 2019. Outside caterers have been booked so keep your diaries free! About 20 members and guests enjoyed good food and beverage at our “Hot Pot” Social event at the Bull’s Head on 17 th . March, 2019. A couple of old ‘uns turned up on the car park and attracted a lot of attention from Joe Public, who were very appreciative. In case no-one noticed it was St. Patrick’s day. ‘Hot Pot’ Social and ? SPRING ROAD RUN. 7th. April,2019 The last of our “winter” events will take place 7th. April, 2019, usual times, usual place AND weather and road conditions permitting, and thanks to Eddie Howell and George Timbey, we will be able to enjoy the first of our road runs for this year. Congregate at the Bull’s Head for coffee, etc. from 10h30 on and wander off randomly and leisurely returning some 2 hours later. (Noon onwards for the social only.) Other Events. Endon Well Dressing. Monday 27 th . May,2019. Harold is looking forward to seeing some new faces, on what will be a gloriously sunny day (he says so, but recent history would indicate otherwise). Congregate on the rear car park of The Plough (on the main A53 road between Stoke and Leek) from 13h00 onwards and if you could have your car description ready for him, it would be a big help for him. Big letters please in case he forgets his glasses again!! Anyone wanting to exhibit at Smallwood Show in May please collect an entry form from David Kelly, our events officer. Nantwich Show will be on July 31 st .,2019 . If you wish to exhibit contact Tony Leyland for an entry form. Reminder to anyone planning to attend this is a long day, 08h00 -18h00. Update on Kelly’s Legacy Charity Event at Loomer Road Speedway Track, Chesterton on the 1st . September, 2019. Cars with 1 passenger will be free, additional passengers will be charged standard entry fee. A bucket collection will be held. Event will run from 12h00 until 19h/20h00, cars to arrive BEFORE 12h00 and may leave early between 16h00 and 17h00 if desired. Members were circulated with flyers for the 6 th . Annual Auto Extravaganza on Sat. 18 th May,2019 at Heakley Hall Farm, Norton Green. Organised by the Rotary Club of Leek in aid of Horton Lodge Community Special School.

April Events *** Dates NOT Confirmed. April 07. Beartown Classic Car Club, Hot Pot Social, Bull's Head + Spring Road Run. April 07. Malvern Festival of Transport, Wyre Halls, Malvern, WR13 6NW. April 13/14. Sandbach Transport Festival, April 13 *** Music, Motors & Fine Food, Leek Town Centre *** April 14 Newark Mega Autojumble, Newark April 19. Good Friday April 21 *** Classic Ford Day, Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland, PR25 2LE. *** April 21/22. The Easter Motor Show: Weston Park, Nr.,Shrops April 23 ST. GEORGE’S DAY. April 27 Sleap Airfield Show, Harmer Hill, Nr. WEM, Shrops April 28 FBHVC - DRIVE IT DAY

REMINDER: NEXT CLUB NIGHT MEETING IS TUESDAY 7th. MAY,2019.

Upcoming Events in May. May 03 thru May 05 – Donington Historic Festival. May 04 thru May 06 - Llandudno Transport Festival, Llandudno, N.Wales May 05 thru May06 - Notts Classic Car Show, Thoresby Park, Ollerton, Notts. NG22 9EP May 05 - Blackpool Vehicle Grp. Spring Show:Jubilee Gardens,North Promenade,Cleveleys,FY5 1LW May 06 - *** North West Transport Show, Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland, PR25 2LE. *** May 06 - Gawsworth Classic Car Show, Gawsworth Hall, Nr May 11/12 - Marches Transport Festival: Ludlow Castle, Shrops. SY8 1AY May 11/12 - Marbury Merry days, Nr. Wrenbury, Nantwich May 12/13 - Ashley Hall Traction Engine Rally, Ashley Hall, Nr. Altrincham May 12 - MGOC Cheshire Candles Charity Run May 12 - Wirral Classic Car Show, Claremont Farm, Clatterbridge, CH63 4JB May 12 – 60yrs of MINIs Show, Himley Hall, Nr. Dudley, DY3 4DF May 16 - Beartown Classic Car Club, Evening Show, Bull's Head + Road Run. May 18/19 - Annual ANGLESEY Vintage Rally, County Show Ground May 18/19 - Spring Autojumble, Beaulieu including Land Rover Rummage. May 18 - Leek Rotary Classic Vehicle Show, Heakley Hall Farm, Norton Green, ST6 8PW. May 18 - Really Retro & Classic Car Show, Seighford Airfield, Clanford Road, Stafford, ST18 9QE May 18 - Weaver Wander Charity Car Run, Nantwich, Chesh. May 19 - *** Potteries Transport & Running Day, Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent *** May 25 thru 27 - Smallwood Vintage Rally May 26/27 - Cheshire Classic Car Show, Capesthorne Hall, SK11 9JY May 26 - Prestatyn Classic Car Run, 75 or 140 miles in N.Wales May 26 – Classic Cars in the Park, Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9 TH . May 27 - Prestatyn Classic Car Show May 27 - ENDON WELL DRESSING May 27 - Gawsworth Youn GTI mer Car Show, Gawsworth Hall, Nr Macclesfield May 27 – Yorkshire Classic Vehicle Show, Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate, HG3 3AY.

REMINDER: NEXT CLUB NIGHT MEETING IS TUESDAY 7th. MAY,2019.

2019 EVENTS LIST UPDATE . CONFIRMED DATES. 27/05/19 – ENDON WELL DRESSING. 13--14/07/19 – MIDDLEWICH CLASSIC CAR & M/C SHOW 25—26/08/19 - Steam & Vintage Vehicle Rally, 7--8/09/19 – Yesteryear Rally, Malpas. 08/09/19 – BEARTOWN CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND ANNUAL BBQ. CHANGED DATE. 21/07/19 – Rotary Motor Show, Frodsham Community Centre was 22/7/19. 31/07/19 – Nantwich Show, The Showground, Nantwich,CW5 8LD was 24/7/19. CANCELLED EVENTS. 26/08/19 – Woodsmoor Classic Car Rally, Nr. Stockport. (Back in 2020) 14—15/09/19 Footman James Manchester Classic Car Show.