Calendar

  Year: 2024
   
December 2024  
Sat 14th South West: SW Christmas Dinner
The venue is our monthly noggin pub, the Halfway House, in the Glynn Valley between Bodmin and Liskeard starting at 12 noon. The cost is £29.95 for three courses or £26.95 for two.
Please contact Bruce Goodwin on 01726 832624 or brucepenzance@outlook.com if you wish to come and he will send you a menu. Food choices need to be made and be prepared to pay a £10 deposit per person by Thursday 28th November.
   
  YEAR 2025
January 2025  
Wed 8th Northern: The Yorkshire Noggin Christmas Dinner
The Tickled Trout, Bilton in Ainsty, Wetherby, YO26 7NN
As usual there will be a limited number of bedrooms available at the concessionary price of £110 per room B&B. If you wish to book one of these please ring Karl or Katie on 01423 359006 and ask for the Alvis rate. Menu details are available from David and Anne Salter. Cost: two courses £31.95, three courses £34.95. Contact davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk (01423 870350), menu choices will be need by 15 December 2024
 Sat 11th South East: Post-Christmas Lunch
The long running SE post-Christmas meal is taking place again at the Black Horse Pembury. So why not beat the January Blues and treat yourselves to a good meal in convivial company and possibly even take the alvis for a drive weather permitting of course. The gathering now takes place midday instead of in the evening reducing the concerns about driving home in the dark and possibly snow! No need to make a choice of food beforehand just decide on the day. To book for this event either phone Janet Davey on 01892 890043 or email on maldavey@aol.com
   
February 2025  
Sun 9th East Anglia: Post-Christmas Lunch
This popular event will be held at The Norton Dog, Ixworth Road, Norton, IP31 3LP. Norton is conveniently situated on the A1088 midway between Woolpit and Ixworth. We shall convene at 12noon ready for a 12.30pm sit down. The two course lunch will be £27 per head and the menu is as follows:
All roasts: 30 Day Dry Aged Top Side of Beef; Pork Belly Crackling & Apple Sauce; Chicken with Crispy Bacon, Sage & Onion Stuffing; and Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable, Chick Pea & Herb Loaf. Desserts: Sticky Toffee Pudding; Warm Triple Chocolate Brownie; Boozy Apple Crumble; Baked Caramelised Banana & Honeycomb Cheesecake; Bailey’s Crème Brulee; Raspberry Meringue.
Please book your place together with your menu choices with Brian Aket (Aket@btinternet.com) by Sunday January 26th.
Sat 15th South West: Winter Lunch
All AOC members are warmly invited to join us for our Winter Lunch at The Carpenters Arms at Stanton Wick, North Somerset BS39 4BX. We are returning by popular request to this lovely country pub located in the beautiful Chew Valley. We have been allocated our own area in The Log Room where we can enjoy excellent food including a number of vegetarian options. This is a most popular pub so there could be a limit to numbers so please commit as soon as possible. Arrive after 12, serving at 1pm. For further information or confirmation of attendance please contact Don Gray 07850 601038 email dongray.15@btinternet.com
   
March 2025  
Sat 15th South East: Visit to Gatwick Aero Museum.  Details to follow
Sun 16th Northern: Season opening Sunday Lunch, The Tempest Arms Elslack, Skipton BD23 3AY
Our ever popular season opening Sunday lunch will be returning in 2025, at a new venue, The Tempest Arms at Elslack, near Skipton. Lunch will be served at 1pm so do arrive earlier for a pre-lunch drink. Menus will be available in the New Year and menu choices will be needed. Contact: Stephen and Susan Whitaker: 01200 447874 or email piscisteve@gmail.com
Sat 29th - Sun 30th Northern: Art Deco Centenary weekend
The Art Deco Society is holding its annual event at the Art Deco designed Crowne Plaza Hotel at John Lennon Airport, Liverpool. They have asked for some suitable Alvises to be parked outside the hotel. Anyone with a car launched prior to the second world war, (or possibly a TA 14) who might be interested should contact Philip and Joy Newbold for more details. philipnewbold52@gmail.com or 07815 305454
   
April 2025  
Sun 6th East Anglia: Section AGM
Location: The Hare Inn, Long Melford, Suffolk. Meet at 10.30am for an 11am start. Lunch at 12.30. More details (including menu options for pre-order) later.
Sun 6th South East: Section AGM
The Bent Arms, High Street, Lindfield. Pre-booking will be essential for lunch. More details to follow.
Sun 6th Scottish: Scottish Section AGM and Lunch
Venue TBC
Sun 6th Midland: Section AGM
Venue TBA
Sun 13th Northern: Section AGM
This meeting will be held remotely, with all paperwork transmitted to section members prior to the meeting and voting forms will be provided to be completed and returned in advance of this meeting. All section members will be invited to attend a virtual meeting on Sunday 13th April 2025. Items for the agenda, and nominations for office bearers to be in writing, and to arrive with the Northern Secretary, Anne Salter by 7th March 2025 please. Crag Mount, Fulwith Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire HG2 8HL or email: davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk
Sun 27th Northern: Drive it Day
Leyland Motor Museum – Details to follow
Contact: Andrew Wisdom: 07745 397627 or email at andrew.wisdom@hotmail.co.uk
 Sun 27th East Anglia: Drive-it Day Tour
We will meet at 10am at the Liberator Cafe at the Old Buckenham Aerodrome (NR17 1PU) based near Attleborough in Norfolk where we can enjoy refreshments before departing for The Packhorse Inn set in the scenic village of Moulton near Newmarket in Suffolk (CB8 8SP).
We shall use a tulip diagram route schedule method with clear and easy to follow instructions to guide you along a scenic 50 mile route. The Packhorse is a beautiful pub/restaurant with an excellent reputation set in Moulton, one of the prettiest unspoilt villages in the area.
We can cater for 30 people so please book early to avoid disappointment, as the event, due to its popularity, is likely to be oversubscribed.
If you wish to stay overnight at the Packhorse, they do have eight beautiful rooms available.
Please contact David Halsall on 07467 518952 if you have any queries.
Please email David with your name and the name(s) of any passengers in your car along with the model and registration number of your vehicle in order to book your place. david.halsall222@gmail.com
Sun 27th South East: Drive it Day
Run ending at Clandon Park (details TBC)
Sun 27th Scottish: Drive it Day
Run and lunch in the Aberdeen area. Chris Chilcott . chrisabdn@hotmail.com 07738 800170
Sun 27th - Tues 29th Midland: Lincolnshire Spring Break
A visit to Larry Riches collection of cars followed by a two-night stay at the Petwood Hotel. Full details at alvisevents.wordpress.com/2024/11/30/lincolnshire-spring-break-april-27-29-2025
Contact John Fox 07419 905320 fox@alvis100.plus.com
   
May 2025  
Sun 4th (TBC) Northern: Tulip Day at Constable Burton Hall
Over 6000 tulips can be admired in the grounds of Constable Burton Hall at their annual Tulip weekend. Bloms Bulbs also create displays of cut tulips which can be seen in their marquee. In addition, you can visit the beautiful woodland walks and garden trails to discover the lovely garden featuring cyclamen, lilies, ferns, hardy shrubs, roses and wildflowers. Details to follow
Mon 5th Northern: Gawsworth Hall Car Day
Gawsworth Hall, Church Lane, Gawsworth, Cheshire, SK11 9RN
Early May Bank Holiday in 2025 will be held on Monday 5th May. Gawsworth hold their annual one-day classic and vintage car and motorcycle show, with plenty of interest for all to see. We will not have a dedicated stand but anyone who wishes to go and to join up with other Alvis owners should contact Tim Brown on: 07799 118771 or email at: timbrownmrics@aol.co.uk
Sat 17th South West: Spring Barbeque Picnic & AGM
The South West Spring Barbeque Picnic & AGM will once again be combining our AGM with our popular and always enjoyable Barbeque Picnic at Long Park Farm in Kingsbridge, Devon TR7 4BW, by kind invitation of SW committee member Peter Robson. Members are warmly invited to simply turn up for a speedy AGM before tucking in to a FREE barbeque picnic 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 For directions to Long Park Farm please contact Peter Robson 0773 360291 email probson1951@gmail.com
Fri 23rd - Mon 26th

All Sections: APPF Fougeres Rally—save the dates
In 2025, we will celebrate the 30th year of the Fougeres rally. APPF (Automobiles & Patrimoine du Pays de Fougères), the organising team, would like Alvis to be the marque of honour.
Patrick Rollet, President of the APPF and the AOC French Representative, is thinking of reserving the Hotel du Lion d'Or*** in St Brice en Cogles for Alvis participants. It has a large private and secure car park, in-door swimming pool and 35 bedrooms. Cost per night is likely to be around €145 for two, including breakfast and tax.

Programme details and entry form can found in the Members Only section.

The rally has consistently been sold out and places are limited so early applications are recommended!

 Mon 26th South East: Staplefield Village Show and Car Show
More details to follow
   
June 2025  
Sat 7th - Sun 9th

Midland: Motofest Coventry
Contact Phil Gunn – philipjohngunn@gmail.com 07542 338100

Fir 20th - Sun 22nd

International Alvis Weekend 2025

Will take place near Winchester and Bucklers Hard (part of the Beaulieu Estate) on Sunday.
All the details will be available towards the end of the year.  Look forward to seeing you there.

Sun 29th

Northern: Malton Agricultural Show, Scampston
A great day out is assured at this wonderful, traditional agricultural show. As part of the Show, Classic and Sports Car Centre of Malton organise a classic car show where we will be allocated our own area to display our cars. Winners of the various car show categories will have a chance to display their cars in the ring. In addition, gardening enthusiasts can visit the Scampston Walled Garden and, if open, the Hall. A really enjoyable day out for all - a mini Great Yorkshire Show. We will have reserved spaces and you will need to prebook with us in order to attend. Details of cost etc will be provided shortly. Contact: Anne Salter – davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk or 01423 870350

   
July 2025  
Fri 4th - Sun 6th Northern: Section Weekend
This year we are planning to have a shared event with the Armstrong Siddeley Owners Club. It will be based at the Holiday Inn, Lancaster with the actual car show at Leighton Hall, Carnforth on the Sunday. Hotel bookings will be open soon and further details will be available shortly.
Sun 6th Midland: North and South Road Run
Two runs in the north and south of our section, full details to follow
Contact North – Rachael Gunn gunnsat1017@gmail.com 07818 293489, South – Mike Davies mike@the-north-house.uk 07770 890951
Mon 7th - Fri 11th Scottish: Tour of SW Scotland based at Gatehouse of Fleet
A chance to experience a variety of scenery, history and attractions from Kirkudbright to the Mull of Galloway, based at the pretty town of Gatehouse of Fleet. Accommodation at the Murray Arms in Gatehouse (15 rooms) with more rooms available at the adjacent Masonic Arms. For full details contact John Ratcliffe jcralvis@hotmail.co.uk or 07743 703969.
Sat 12th South East: Run and visit to Hollycombe Steam Museum
Date TBC, details to follow
Sun 13th Scottish: Alvis stand at the Glamis Transport Extravaganza
Please let John Ratcliffe jcralvis@hotmail.co.uk or 07743 703969 know if you would like a place on the stand.
Sun 20th Midland: Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia
Contact Mike Davies 07770 890951 mike@the-north-house.uk
Sun 20th 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 Shows in the North of England with a maximum of 1,000 cars on display from all eras. Display cars should be registered prior to 31st December 1979. There is always a great display of classic and vintage vehicles, with plenty of interest for all to see. Entry forms will be available via the NECPWA website, although paper forms are no longer used. Further details will be confirmed
Contact: Anne Salter – davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk or 01423 870350
Thu 24th East Anglia: Section Day
Details to follow
Fri 25th - Sun 27th Midland: Pre-War Kyre Park
This is the replacement for Pre-War Prescott. Those who have been before will probably have had an email. If you are interested in taking part in the hill climb, you need to register your interest on vintageminor@gmail.com
   
August 2025  
Sat 2nd South East: Picnic and Fly In at Palmer's Farm
Details to follow
Sat 2nd Midland: Gloucester Extravaganza
Booking open from spring 2025. Contact Anthony McGarel-Groves 07957 336170 anthony@claptonrevel.com
Sun 3rd Northern: Hebden Bridge Vintage and Classic Car Show
Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8EE
Organised by The Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge, the Vintage Weekend is an annual rally for vintage, veteran and classic vehicles held in the Historic West Yorkshire Town of Hebden Bridge, in the heart of the South Pennines. Entry is on-line only at: www.hebdenbridgevintageweekend.org.uk/registration_info.html Contact: Stephen Whitaker: 01200 447874 or Email at piscisteve@gmail.com
Sun 3rd Northern: MG Northern Day, 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. Contact: David and Anne Salter: 01423 870350 email: davidandannesalter@tiscali.co.uk
Fri 8th - Sun 10th Midland: Midland Section Weekend
Details to follow
Sat 9th East Anglia: BBQ
Val and Dave Stokes have once again kindly volunteered to hold their always popular BBQ. Details to follow.
Sat 16th - Sun 17th Northern: Passion for Power, Tatton Park Vintage and Classic Car Show
Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN
One of the UK’s most popular Classic Car events with over 90 Classic and performance car Clubs attending and over 300 private entries. Large Autojumble and numerous trade stands. A two day event, with our stand being hosted by Tim Brown. This has for many years been a very popular event with all our South Lancashire and Cheshire Members and for others from further afield. This large show goes from strength to strength every year, having an enormous and diverse variety of vintage and classic cars on display. We will have our own club area to display our cars. Contact: Tim Brown – 07799 118771 – email: timbrownmrics@aol.co.uk
Sat 16th - Sun 17th Northern: Lytham St Anne’s 40s weekend
Lytham Green, Lytham Beach, Lytham St Anne’s, FY8 5LD
A celebration of the Second World War era. Join us for the fourteenth annual Lytham 1940s Weekend taking place on Lytham Green and in the town. There will be music, dance, military vehicles, static aircraft and so much more. Details to follow once confirmed by the organisers.
 Sun 24th East Anglia: Lavenham Classics
Lavenham Recreation Ground 11.00 – 16.00. After the success of 2024's event we will be booking an Alvis pitch again. Forms available March 2025. To express interest email Clare Symes bcsymes@hotmail.com
Sun 24th South East: Visit to Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden
More details to follow
   
September 2024  
Fri 12th - Sun 14th South East / All Sections: Goodwood Revival Weekend
Fri 12th - Sun 14th Wales: Save the Date: based at the Ffarm Country House Hotel, this weekend in September offers an exciting and interesting experience. Saturday promises a drive through magnificent scenery with stunning views of North Wales, at times following Thomas Telford’s Holyhead Road. Sunday will be spent at the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct World Heritage Site, Thomas Telford and William Jessop’s iconic structure. There are of course strong links between Alvis and the Canal and River Trust through Tom Rolt the author who drove an Alvis 12/50, wrote the book Narrow Boat and was very involved with the preservation of the canals and Alvis. The other link is part of the route will include Holyhead Road, but not to the site of the Alvis Factory in Coventry.
For further information please contact either: William and Les Day 07967 592480 or williamt.day@btinternet.com or Ann and Hugh Bradnum 029 20757494 or hbradnum@btinternet.com
Sat 13th East Anglia: Suffolk Historic Churches Ride/Stride/Pedal and Drive
Details to follow
Sat 18th Scottish: Planning meeting
Details to follow
Sat 20th - Sun 21st Midland: Kop Hill Climb
More details to follow
   
October 2025  
Tue 7th - Fri 10th East Anglia: Autumn Break
The Autumn Break will be held this year at the Woodland Manor Hotel just outside Bedford (www.woodlandmanorhotel.co.uk).
Pricing of rooms per night, including breakfast but not dinner, is as follows (whether single or double occupancy):
Small or basic double £90, standard double £100, deluxe double £110, premium double £110. Two of the premium doubles are ground floor rooms.
Please contact the hotel directly (01234 363281) to book rooms and let Mark Kingstone (m.kingstone@btinternet.com) know that you have done so. This will enable us to co-ordinate the event, including meals.
Dinner will be in a separate function room and is £29.95 for 2 courses and £35 for 3 courses (per person). Menu choices will be circulated next summer and will need to be made and paid for in advance to the hotel by 7 September 2025. You will have to ring the hotel (Event Manager – Teri Dunstan - 01234 905323) directly to make payment for dinners (not rooms).
Unfortunately the hotel has a no pets policy, including dogs. Many apologies to those who normally bring their dogs but, despite trying, we have been unable to find a hotel in the area that is suitable for us, has availability and is dog-friendly.
Activities while we are at Woodland Manor will include visits to the Shuttleworth Collection and Bletchley Park.
   
November 2025  
Sun 16th East Anglia: Last of the Summer Wine lunch
To be held at The Horse and Groom, Cornish Hall End. Details to follow