Calendar
| YEAR 2026 | |
| June 2026 | |
| Sat 6th - Sun 7th | Midland: Coventry Motofest book via www.coventrymotofest.com |
| Fri 19th—Mon 22nd | All Sections: International Alvis Weekend 2026 Join us at Woodland Grange Hotel, between Leamington Spa and Kenilworth, for IAW26, celebrating 75 years of the Alvis Owner Club. Bookings for all events on the Friday and Saturday are now closed, as are entries for the Concours and Driving Tests on the Sunday. Entries for International Alvis Day on Sunday, the Sunday lunch finger buffet, and the Sunday evening Farewell Buffet remain open and an entry form, with booking instructions, is attached. If you require hotel accommodation, there are a very few bedrooms left at Woodland Grange for the Saturday night, and rather more for the Sunday. If there is no room available, you might try Chesford Grange Hotel (01926 859331 – chesfordgrange.com) about 1.5 miles away, The Warwickshire (01926 409409 – theclubcompany.com) about 2.7 miles away, or Premier Inn, Warwick (premierinn.com) about 5 miles away |
| Mon 22nd—Fri 26th | All Sections: IAW Follow-on Tour The Follow-on Tour will be based at the Stratton House Hotel, on the northern edges of Cirencester. Please note that bookings for this event are now closed. |
| July 2026 | |
| Sat 4th | Midland: Highnam Court Family Day, Highnam Court near Gloucester Booking details to follow. Contact Anthony McGarel-Groves 07957 336170 anthony@ashlar.org.uk |
| Sat 4th | All Sections: Consortium of Alvis Racing Drivers Dinner In a break with tradition the Cards Dinner will this year be held at The Talbot, Bromyard Rd, Knightwick, Worcs WR6 5PH the evening before the VSCC’s Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb when the Hulbert Trophy will be presented to last year’s winner Nick Northeast. As always, everyone is welcome – you don’t need to compete an Alvis or even to own an Alvis. We will meet at 7pm for an 8pm start and the cost for a three course meal will be circa £40.00 (depending on the options chosen) and there will be vegetarian options. If you intend to come to the dinner then please let me know as quickly as possible on 07976 365123 or je@edwardsclegg.com and I will get a menu out to you – we will need to let the pub know in good time what our choices are before the dinner |
| mon 6th | Wales: The Wales Section AGM will take place on Monday 6th July at 12.00 noon in the Usk Suite at The Castle of Brecon Hotel, Brecon, LD3 9DB. For further information please contact Hugh Bradnum at hbradnum@btinternet.com or 02920 7575494 |
| Tues 7th - Thurs 9th | International / All Sections: Crossing Borders 18 in Germany An annual 3-day event running since 2008 to nurture and develop friendship between Alvis owners from Germany and abroad. The venue this year is a nice region south of Frankfurt. It is a touring event on scenic roads and includes: - visiting the Technik Museum Sinsheim - exploring some castles and historical towns - having some culinary delights Interested parties can contact me at franz.otto@hotmail.de for a detailed program and an application form |
| Fri 10th - Sun 12th | Wales: Wales Section Weekend The Wales Section has now finalised a fantastic weekend event for all AOC Members in July this year. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome to Wales. It will be a great opportunity for you to drive on the mountain roads and through the valleys of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park, taking in spectacular views of the lakes and mountains in this beautiful part of Wales. The Wales Section has taken the opportunity of securing the whole of the accommodation of the Castle Coaching Hotel in Trecastle, Powys, on the edge of the National Park. This unique Georgian Hotel was completely re-furbished in April 2025 and in addition to an excellent restaurant, provides 10 well-appointed en-suite bedrooms and ample car parking. All en-suite bedrooms are offered at £130.00 per night including breakfast. The 10 bedrooms have been reserved for 2 nights. Please quote ‘ALVIS’ at the time of your reservation. www.castle-coaching-inn.co.uk. A 50% deposit needs to be paid by the 16th of May. The restaurant has been reserved for the Saturday evening. The Castle Inn have been advised that those residents arriving on Friday will be assumed to be wishing to dine there on the Friday evening. The ‘Sunday Section Day’ will be held in the grounds of Cyfarthfa Castle, located north of the historic mining town of Merthyr. This castellated mansion is a Grade 11 listed building, situated in 160 acres of parkland. It was commissioned by ironmaster William Crawshay 11(1788-1867) in 1825. He was known as ‘The Iron King’. It was built at a cost of £30,000 using locally quarried stone. The museum and the art gallery will be open. The gardens remain open for the public. The castle was sold in 1908 to the local council for £18,500 including the surrounding park of around 600 acres. www.cyfarthfa.co.uk All AOC Members will also be warmly welcomed to join us just for our ‘Wales Section Day’ at this very industrially historic area. Our team are now preparing plans to ensure that you will enjoy this unique part of the country. We would appreciate expressions of interest during April, and to that end please contact davedobson30@gmail.com (07831 509784) or hbradnum@btinternet.com (029 2075 7494) |
| Sat 11th | Midland: Stow Motor Show Tickets via eventbrite.co.uk or via www.stow.org |
| Sat 11th - Sun 12th | Scottish: Alvis stand at Glamis Transport Extravaganza Contact John Ratcliffe 07743 703969 or jcralvis@hotmail.co.uk |
| Thur 16th | East Anglia: Section Day We will meet at Pakenham Water Mill for coffee at 10.00 where the driving tests will be held, there will then be a drive along a planned route to Long Melford Hall (NT) arriving not before 13.30 (TBC) where we will be allowed to park on the grass area by the Hall for our concours event. There are refreshments available at Long Melford Hall or bring a picnic. We do need to know numbers of cars in advance so please let Peter Barratt know if you are coming (eastangliaalvis@gmail.com or call on 07568539984) |
| Sat 18th | South West: Devon Picnic The South West Devon Picnic will once again be held at Long Park Farm in Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 4BW, by kind invitation of SW committee member Peter Robson. Members are warmly invited to bring their own picnic or partake in a barbeque where all food is locally sourced. In the unlikely event that the weather decides to be inclement then Peter has reserved one of his huge barns for us to assemble and enjoy ourselves. Please do join us and enjoy the beautiful South Hams countryside and the company of friends old and new. For more information please contact Don Gray 07850 601038 email dongray.15@btinternet.com or Peter Robson 07773 360291 email probson1951@gmail.com |
| Sat 18th | Northern: Section Day Goosebeck Vineyard, Bilton Grange, Tockwith Ln, Bilton-in-Ainsty, York YO26 7NZ Paul and Lisa Chasney have kindly permitted us to hold Northern Section Day at their vineyard. Come along and display your cars, take part in driving tests and enjoy the chance of a vineyard tour and wine tasting. Entry to include tea and coffee is £10 per head and vineyard tours will be £25 per head to be booked direct with the vineyard. All details are on the attached entry form which should be completed and returned by25 June 2026. Contact: Anne Salter email: davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk |
| Sat 18th - Sun 19th | Midland: Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia This is a great two-day event and an excellent alternative for Prescott. As your Midlands Committee are busy organising The International, we will not be applying for a stand. Nevertheless, it’s a great solo event |
| Sun 19th | Northern: Newby Hall Classic and Vintage Car Day Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE NECPWA Annual Rally and Autojumble. One of the largest Classic Car Show in the North of England with a maximum of 1,000 cars on display from all eras. Display cars should be at least 40 years old. Cost is £7.50 per head for non NECPWA members and free for NECPWA members to display one car. Entry forms are available via the NECPWA website and booking appears to be open. We will be booking a club stand so we will need to know numbers attending to ensure the stand is the correct size. Please therefore let us know as soon as you have booked your place. Contact: Anne Salter – davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk or 01423 870350 |
| August 2026 | |
| Sat 1st | South East: Picnic and Fly In at Palmer's Farm, Hailsham BN27 4AT We are invited to enjoy a rural Picnic with Tony Palmer at his Airstrip and Farm. We will have a dedicated display area and the opportunity to watch enthusiastic flyers drop in for an informal get-together. To get to the farm entrance, which is just to the south of the Boship Roundabout on the A22, It is necessary to continue past the Boship Roundabout, still on the A22 and continue to head towards Eastbourne on the dual carriageway. At the next Roundabout, turn-about and head back up on the A22 and the signposted access is the last entrance on your left before the Boship Roundabout. There is no charge, but suggest you bring your own picnic, although there may be food available on the day. For those that plan to come and so we can get an idea of numbers, could you please phone or email Owen Swinerd. 07710 161617. owenswinerd@gmail.com |
| Sun 2nd | Northern: MG Northern Day (40th Anniversary), Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire Nidderdale Show Ground, Bewerley Park, Pately Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5BD Harrogate MG Club invite AOC members to their Annual Northern event. Park, in pride of place, in the show ring and spend a pleasant day in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Stalls, competitions and the town of Pateley Bridge to explore. Bring a picnic or use the on site catering facilities. This is the 40th anniversary of the show and several special events are planned. Entry forms are now available and can be forwarded on request Contact: David and Anne Salter: 01423 870350 email: davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk |
| Sun 2nd | Northern: MG Northern Day (40th Anniversary), Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire Nidderdale Show Ground, Bewerley Park, Pately Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5BD Harrogate MG Club invite AOC members to their Annual Northern event. Park, in pride of place, in the show ring and spend a pleasant day in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Stalls, competitions and the town of Pateley Bridge to explore. Bring a picnic or use the on site catering facilities. This is the 40th anniversary of the show and several special events are planned. Contact: David and Anne Salter: 01423 870350 email: davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk |
| Sun 9th | East Anglia: BBQ 12:00 Firepit BBQ; bacon and/or egg butties. Hopefully everybody will bring a salad or a dessert to share. The cost will be £5 per head or £10 if you do not bring a contribution. Please let me know what you are bringing so we can coordinate it. I will provide tea and coffee. Bring anything else that you want to drink. Parking for Alvis cars in my garden, moderns at the Village Hall on the left as you enter The Street or on the side of the dead end road beyond the house. Bring a folding chair in case we run out. Clare Symes Tudor Cottage, The Street, Brent Eleigh, CO10 9NU w3w blesses.infringe.hoaxes bcsymes@hotmail.com 07979878707 w3w Village Hall screaming.flamingo.amounting |
| Wed 12th | East Anglia: Partial eclipse picnic Partial solar eclipse picnic 16.30 to 19.30. Monks Eleigh Village Hall carpark, Church Hill, Monks Eleigh IP7 7JL. W3W rags.shredder.connected. Bring a picnic, table and chairs. There will be access to the toilets. Cost £5 to include eclipse viewing glasses. We will also hopefully set up a screen to look at the projected image of the eclipse. Admission only by prior booking with Peter Barratt via email eastangliaalivis@gmail.com |
| Sat 15th - Fri 21st | Scottish: Scottish Alvis Weekend and tour of Aberdeenshire Sat 15, Arrive at the Norwood Hall Hotel on the edge of Aberdeen in time for Dinner. Sun 16, Scottish Alvis Day at Grampian Transport Museum in Alford. 11am until 4pm. Entry forms issued nearer the time. Mon 17 - Fri 21, Explore that part of Scotland you've never been to with the people who live there. Day trips planned from the hotel. Evening BBQ on Wed. Stay any number of nights. Deluxe double rooms £180 D,B7B, single £140. Book now on 01224 868951. Ask for Alden. Free cancellation up to 28 days. Any queries: John Ratcliffe jcralvis@hotmail.co.uk |
| Sat 15th - Sun 16th | Northern: 40s day at Lytham St Anne’s Details of this two day celebration of all things 40s will follow. If you would like to go, please contact Philip Newbold and let him know which days you would like to be involved. Your car must be registered before 1950. Contact: Philip Newbold philipnewbold52@gmail.com |
| Sun 16th | Northern: G for George weekend (date to be confirmed) Breighton Airfield, Breighton, SELBY YO8 6DS Breighton Airfield was a Second World War heavy bomber base and cold-war nuclear missile launch site but is now home to the historic aircraft collection of the Real Aeroplane Company and the Real Aeroplane Club, an active flying club whose members own and operate many unusual, classic and ex-military aircraft. In August each year they have their historic weekend with many early aircraft in the sky and a display of vintage vehicles on the ground. There will be a re-enactor village, live music and they are particularly celebrating the Lancaster Bomber. Bring a picnic or take advantage of the on site café. Please note that you need to be on site for 9am. There are no age restrictions in respect of the cars. Contact David and Anne Salter 01423 870350 or davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk |
| Fri 14th - Sun 16th | Midland: Club Car Fest, Three Counties Showground, Malvern We haven’t applied for a club discount code but if you’d like to attend, please let Phil know and he can get one |
| Sun 16th | Midland / Wales: Peterstow Village Run Those that attended last year’s Peterstow Vehicle Run and Barbeque organised by the late Paul Speed (AOC 12704 M), enjoyed the event greatly, sadly Paul passed away shortly afterwards. Peterstow Village are holding the event this year on the village common in Paul’s memory. Funds raised at the event are donated to the Midlands Air Ambulance. If you are interested, please contact Hugh Bradnum 02920 757494 or hbradnum@btinternet.com |
| Sat 29th | Midland: Gloucester Goes Retro Applications now open at gloucestergoesretro.uk |
| Sun 30th | East Anglia: Lavenham Classics 11.00-16.00 arrive from 8.00. Lavenham Recreation Ground CO10 9SH What3words: ///slowly.collides.putter We have an excellent spot on the right just after the entrance. There is plenty of room to manoeuvre and space behind to set up picnic tables and chairs. There will be food and drink stalls and musical entertainment. Bring a picnic. You can visit the church and shops in the village. There will be a Summer Craft and Foodie Festival in the Village Hall. Please contact Peter Barratt at eastangliaalvis@gmail.com to purchase a ticket £11.55 per car. We have initially booked 10 spaces The proceeds go to the Lavenham Community Council which helps fund local needs across the village. |
| Sun 30th | South West: Sherborne Historic Vehicle Rally Alvis owners are once again invited to participate in this extremely popular and exceptional event. This event is very special, many of the cars dating from the early 1900s, to say nothing of the Drivers!! The setting on the Sherborne School Courts is truly second to none. Alvis cars have always done very well at this event invariably being among the trophy awards so we hope that you will support the marque in 2024. The day starts with an optional approx. 30 mile drive through some delightful parts of the Dorset countryside before the display & judging at the school. This event raises funds for charity and is run by The Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles. An Entry Form is available at hvr@rcsc.org.uk for more information contact Don Gray 07850 601038 dongray.15@btinternet.com or Mark Kirby 07775 625327 kirbymotors@gmail.com |
| Mon 31st | Midland: Pershore Plum Festival Full details to follow |
| September 2026 | |
| Date TBC | South East: South East Alvis Day Late August / Early September, Filching Manor and Motor Museum near Polgate, East Sussex Date and details TBC |
| Fri 4th - Sun 6th | Midland / All Sections: Next Generation Weekend Cotswolds venue to be confirmed, please contact Rusty with your expressions of interest. See full page entry for more details. Contact Rusty Thomas russthomas@live.com |
| Sun 6th | South West: South West Summer Picnic The South West Summer Picnic will by popular request be once again be held in the grounds of the National Trust’s Great Chalfield Manor near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire SN12 8NH by kind permission of the donor tenants Robert & Patsy Floyd. This beautiful moated medieval manor house with its magnificent Arts & Crafts garden has featured in a number of films, most recently, the excellent TV series Poldark. We have been invited to drive through the fine stone archway and park our cars in front of the beautiful manor house and to picnic on the lovely lawn areas behind or near our cars. So bring your picnic to arrive any time after 12 noon. Entry is of course FREE for NT members, non- members will be charged £11 per adult, a donation to the beautiful on site church I know would certainly be appreciated. Just turn up and enjoy!! Confirmation of attendance will be helpful as the number of parking places available in front of the manor house are clearly limited. For further information please contact Don Gray on 07850 601038 or email dongray.15@btinternet.com |
| Sat 12th - Sun 13th | Northern: Hunton Steam Gathering Bedale Road, Hunton, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1QF Steam engines, vintage cars, commercial vehicles, bikes, tractors and stationary engines collectively demonstrating over 120 years of motoring and agricultural heritage. Vintage fairground rides, falconry displays, working demonstrations, arena attractions, ploughing (including a pair of steam ploughing engines), trade stalls, craft fair, food market and bar and refreshments will also keep you entertained for the full weekend! Contact Richard Humphreys (r.j.humphreys@gmail.com) to be included in the Alvis stand on Sunday 13 September 2026. If you want to have your name in the programme, please book by 1 August 2026 using the website (www.huntonsteamgathering.co.uk/Event-Entry-Tickets) otherwise, just turn up on the day |
| Sat 12th - Sun 13th | Midland: Kop Hill Climb Book at kophillclimb.org.uk. Tickets on sale from 31st March - Please let Jim know if you have booked (Jim Oakman jim.oakman@yahoo.co.uk) |
| Tues 15th - Thur 17th | Wales: Midweek Autumn Break The Welsh team have organised a fabulous mid-week event which will allow Alvis members to experience the beautiful coastline of West Wales. Centred at the CLIFF HOTEL, GWBERT in Cardigan cliffhotel.com, the West Wales team have put together a tour which will allow drivers and their companions to experience the beauty of this part of Wales. The Cliff hotel has confirmed an all-in price for the two days of £260.00 bed & breakfast (per couple for a standard room) which includes an allowance of £30.00 per couple for the evening meal. If you haven’t experienced West Wales as a destination, we promise you will not be disappointed. For further information, contact Malcolm Davies on 07836625609 or Martin Evans mlevs@yahoo.co.uk . For information on the booking arrangements contact the CLIFF HOTEL 012396 13241 |
| Fri 18th - Sun 20th | All Sections: Goodwood Revival Weekend |
| October 2026 | |
| Tues 6th - Fri 9th | East Anglia: Autumn Break Based at The Beechwood Hotel (20 Cromer Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0HD). North Walsham is the home of Duncan Cars. Further details are se |
| Fri 9th - Sun 11th | Northern: Pickering 40s weekend Pickering Town Centre and “Back to the 40s” at Eden Camp, Malton Two separate but linked events celebrating all things 40s. In Pickering Town Centre you will find a tribute to civilian life in World War Two with displays of military vehicles, vintage cars, exhibitions, live music and on the Saturday, there will be a shuttle bus linking Pickering with events at Eden Camp. Philip Newbold is co-ordinating the opportunity for you join in with what’s happening in Pickering but post 1950 cars are unlikely to be accepted as part of the display. If you also fancy joining in the Eden Camp event you can find details at edencamp.co.uk/whats-on/back-to-the-1940s. Contact Philip Newbold philipnewbold52@gmail.com or 07815 305454 for Pickering Town Centre details |
| Sat 24th | Scottish: Planning meeting. Details to follow |
| November 2026 | |
| Sun 15th | East Anglia: Last of the Summer Wine Lunch To be held at The Fox, Finchingfield. Details to follow |