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Welcome to the Austin Healey Club South Western Centre... |
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South West Centre - Noggin & Natter...Cotswold - 2nd Wednesday of every month, at the Kilkeney Inn, Andoversford, Cheltenham, GL54 4LN. Contact Rob Huson 07988 649122 Swindon - 3rd Wednesday of the month at The Calley Arms, Hodson, Swindon, SN4 0QG. Contact Paul Mead on 01793 845757 or 07749 244100 Bristol - 2nd Monday of the month at The Black Horse, Clapton in Gordano, BS20 7RH. Contact Joe Cox on 07710 028163 Cornwall - As arranged various locations in the Helston area Contact Barry Hartman, 01326 574097 Devon (South) - Last Wednesday at The Twisted Oak, Little John Cross Hill, Ide, Exeter, EX2 9RG Contact Bill Cummings 01392 276887 Newsflash...Hello Healey'ers, One week to go to National Drive-it-Day and just a reminder that we have a great day planned joining the Cotswold Classic Car Club again this year and a really nice run up through the Cotswolds from the Water Park start near Cirencester. Details here - Route here Names to me please so as we have numbers for route-books. Mark, Info@ahc-southwestern.co.uk SW Centre News...Hello everyone, at last the weather seems to be breaking and I'm hoping that this latest bit of sun is the arrival of some decent Healey’ing weather. Our list of organised events has now been finalised for the year and you will have noticed that all the details are now in the Revcounter Action Planner as well as both the National and SW web sites. Take a look and contact the organisers quickly as some events are very popular and fill up in no time at all. There will be more detailed information about each as they draw nearer and a few extras too I'm sure throughout the season courtesy of Mark and the Healey News South West newsletters. See below in fact for the details of the first few. Your Committee met last week at our regular monthly meeting and the SW membership numbers gave me some concern. As always at this time of year we have to go through the membership renewals process and for many of us we have just received our new membership cards in this month's Revcounter. If you haven't you've probably received a reminder to renew instead. If that's you, can I ask that you renew promptly please and if at all possible consider completing a Direct Debit form so that your membership can be collected automatically next year. It costs the Club to process each individual renewal payment and by far the cheapest method for us is the Direct Debit option, so please fill out a form to not only ensure your automatic renewal next year but also to save the Club some money in the process. Thanks. OK enough grovelling.... Let's get those cars out, give them a good clean and I'll see you at the next event. Rob Hudson Other News...With effect from 21 May 2018, all Historic (tax-exempt) historic vehicles will no longer require an MoT! Tony Alden still selling Rock Oil at a bargain price and delivered direct (01367 850363)! Up to date AHC news are invariably posted on our facebook page, so do please ‘Like’ us! Sunday 10th June - Churchill Classic Car Show Tony Alden has reserved 15 spaces with David Chambers and has paid the entry fees on the club account. Each member attending needs to complete an entry form and return it to Tony. Email your form to tony.alden@btinternet.com Click Here to read the latest Tech News - January 2016; covering Dutch Inner Body Structure, Enamel Badges & the New Sprite Catalogue Exclusive Savings for Club Members - The Southwest Centre have been able to negotiate some great savings for members on 'Rock Oil' semi-synthetic engine oil and on 'Millers' fuel additive. For full details of how to benefit from these great prices and to order your supplies just click here. Diary Dates ...See the Diary Tab for South Western Events Newsletter...Click here for the latest newsletter - Vol 9 Issue 3 - May 2018 Latest Photographs...Click here to see a slideshow of images from the 2nd Drive My Healey day - May 2018 (Photos taken by Tony Alden) Click here to see a slideshow of images from our visit to Gaydon in October 2016 (Photos taken by Tony Alden) Please see the Photo Gallery Tab for more photographs |
… our nominated charity We actively support fly2help’s ‘AirSmiles’ days with our Healeys and raise funds throughout the year. Click on the logo to visit their website, look at the fy2help tab on this website and contact us if you’d like to help
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About Us...
The AHC South Western caters for Austin-Healey Club UK members stretching from the Cotswolds, through Wiltshire, down into Devon and Cornwall and, to the West, across into South Wales.
We are a very active region, typically offering a broad range of events – something for everyone hopefully! The season usually starts in early April with a ‘season opener’, then through a busy diary of events through the summer. We often aim to include an international tour – the Le Mans Classic for example, and finishes in early November with a traditional weekend event on the Isle of Wight!
Uniquely, we also run our own competition series, run along the lines of an autotest, which is open to all AHC members and also other classic car owners on application.
Increasingly, we plan events to link up with both those clubs officially affiliated to the AHC, these being the Association of Healey Owners – for the Warwick Healeys – and the Midget and Sprite Club. Also those clubs, single and multi-marque, who are based in our area. Many members have commented that they enjoy events where more cars and enthusiasts are present and also a wider variety of classic cars.
The latest news of events will be usually be notified to members via Revcounter, the National magazine and more specifically through the Healey News South Western email newsletter; to sign up for this e-mail Mark Knight or view the latest copy on the Newsletters page.
The Diary page should contain our forecast planned events – both AHC and other events and late-notice, urgent news will be posted on the Home page.
Finally, AHC SW is fortunate to have some of Britain’s very best countryside - from the Cotswolds to the Moors - so make the most of it by joining us in your Healey!
Diary of Events...
South Western Centre DiaryClick here to load All Events and Noggins for all centres |
2018 dates |
June...Sunday 10th – Madresfield Open Gardens/Fete - Mark Knight Sunday 17th – Joint Toddington Classic/Prescott Breakfast Club Sat Sun 23/24th Bicester Flywheel/Classic & Sports Car Show Sunday 24th - Drive my Healey Day - Dave Saturday and Sunday - 30th and 1st July - Staverton |
July...Sunday 8th - SW Auto Solo series - Mes Edwards Sunday 15th – Breakfast RV (Moreton-in-Marsh)(Rob) Sunday 29th - Marie Curie Trewithen Country & Classics (DMH) (Rob) |
August...Sunday 12th – Cotswold Festival of Motoring (Bourton) (Rob) Sunday 19th - Tewkesbury Show (Rob) Monday 27th – Pershore Plum Festival (Rob) |
September...Sunday 2nd - SW Auto Solo series - Mes Edwards Sat Sun 8th & 9th– Northleach Steam Fair (Jim) Sunday 9th – Breakfast RV (Forest of Dean)(Dave) Sunday 9th - Toddington Car Club Rally Day Sat Sun 15-16th – Kop Hillclimb (with Thames Valley)(Rob) Sunday 16th – Prescott BC (featuring Jaguar XKEC) |
October...Sat Sun - 6th -7th - Prescott Autumn Classic (Healey Hillclimbers!) Saturday 6th - Castle Combe Classic Saturday 13th – SW AGM & Dinner (Tony) Sunday 21st Prescott BC (featuring Porsche and Morgan) |
November...11-13th – NEC Show |
December... |
Photo Gallery...
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Photographs from events we have attended over the years, click the link or the photo and a slide show will start in a new window If you would like any of your photographs included please email them to webmaster@ahc-southwestern.co.uk |
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Members Cars... |
Click Here for a slideshow of members cars |
If you would like to send us a picture of your car and if possible a small snippet about your pride and joy we will add it to the slide show |
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Events... |
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Click here to see a slideshow of images from the 2nd Drive My Healey day - May 2018 (Photos taken by Tony Alden) |
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Click here to see a slideshow of images from our visit to Gaydon in October 2016 (Photos taken by Tony Alden |
Healeys at Prescott Hillclimb September 2016 |
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Healeys at Pershore Plum Festival August 2016 |
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| Healeys at Tetbury Classic Car Show by Tony Alden |  |
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BBQ & Summer Drive at Twyning - July 2015 Photos by Mark Knight, Gavin Coulthard, Paul Matthews & Roland Alcock |
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Jaguar Drivers Day at Precott - June 2015 Photos by Tony Alden |
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Breakfast at Twyniyng - June 2015 Photos by Mark Grimshaw |
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Bicester Heritage Centre Visit - May 2015 Photos by Tony Alden |
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Breakfast @ Twyning - June 2014 Photos by Mark Grimshaw |
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The Defford Air Day & Classic Car Show - June 2014 Photos by Mark Grimshaw |
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Prescott Hill Climb with the Jaguar Drivers Club - June 2014 Photos by Tony Alden |
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Photos by Tony Alden |
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FBHVC Drive it Day - April 2014 Photos by Mark Knight |
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Coleford Festival of Transport - April 2014 Photos from Mark Knight and Tony Alden |
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Castle Combe Classic with Healey Sport - October 2013 Videos...Healey's in Action - Healey Parade Lap (Windows Movie Files) Healey's in Action - Healey Parade Lap (Quicktime Movie Files) The videos are largish files so may take a while to load |
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Breakfast at Twyning - September 2013 Photos by Joanna Knight, Mark Grimshaw & Geoff Poyner |
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Pershore Plum Festival - August 2013 Photos by Tony Alden |
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Tewkesbury Classic Car Festival - August 2013 |
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BAT BBQ @ Twyning - August 2013 |
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Castle Hill Festival Devon - August 2013 (Photo contributions from Mark Knight) |
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Summer BBQ at Twyning - July 2013 (Photo contributions from Mark Grimshaw) |
Jaguar Drivers Club day at Prescott Hill Climb - June 2013Here are a couple of videos of Healeys running the hill from a great day with the JDC. Healeys on the hill - Prescott JDC day - 1 (Windows Movie file 7mb) Healeys on the hill - Prescott JDC day - 1(Full sized MP4 version 174mb) |
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Breakfast at Twyning with the Alfa Romeo Owners Club - June 2013 (Photo contributions from Joanna Knight) There are more photos on the AROC Cotswolds website here AROC Cotswolds... |
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Austin Healey Club at Castle Donington - May 2013 Photos by Tony Alden |
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Seasoner Opener at Tyntesfield - April 2013 (Photo contributions from Tony Alden) |
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Drive it Day Breakfast at Twyning with the Cotswold Alfa Romeo Owners Club - April 2013 (Photo contributions from Mark & Jane Grimshaw) |
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Coleford Carnival of Transport - April 2013 (Photo contributions from Tony Alden) |
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Breakfast at Twyning and Autumn Walk at Croome Park with AROC Cotswolds - October 2012 (Photo contributions from, Joanna Knight, Geoff Poyner, Martin Baxter, Mark Grimshaw) |
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Autumn Classic Castle Combe - October 2012 (Photo contributions from, Mark & Joanna Knight) |
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Goodood Revival - September 2012 (Photo contributions from, Mark & Joanna Knight) |
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Breakfast at Twyning - August 2012 (Photo contributions from, Mark & Joanna Knight) |
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(Photo contributions from, Mark & Joanna Knight) |
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Breakfast at Twyning - May 2012 (Photo contributions from, Mark & Joanna Knight) |
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Season Opener - Dyrham NT - April 2012 |
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Bredon Classic and Vintage Car Show - August 2011 |
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South Western Season Opener at NT Tyntesfield - 2011 |
Articles and Tech Tips...
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Car Detailing...Click here for an article on Pre Wax Paint Cleaning from Performance Motocare Members Articles...Click Here to read Mark Knight's write-up of his trip to the Mille Miglia in 2011 Tech Tips...Click Here to read Latest Tech News - 27th October; covering Air Filters, Flasher relays, Door repair panels and advice on tyres Click Here to read the latest Tech News - January 2016; covering Dutch Inner Body Structure, Enamel Badges & the New Sprite Catalogue Interview with Jerry Coker Part 1
Interview with Jerry Coker Part 2
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| The Austin Healey Club UK | National Web Site Not yet a member? - Click here to download an application pack |
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| The Association of South-Western Motor Clubs | The ASWMC was originally formed by clubs in the SW as a body to voice the opinions of clubs to the RAC MSA and that still applies today, although its main focus in these modern times are in organising championships |
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| Club Healey France | The only club in France dedicated to the legendary Healey Cars |
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| Great savings for members on 'Rock Oil' semi-synthetic engine oil and on 'Millers' fuel additive. | For full details of how to benefit from these great prices and to order your supplies just click here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Norton House Bed & Brealfast | Somewhere for the classic car tourers to stay - Set on the Wales/English border in the beautiful county of Monmouthshire, we are surrounded by stunning views of the countryside and as we are just a few minutes walk from the small village of Skenfrith which boasts it very own castle and superb fishing on the River Monnnow, there is plenty to explore on your doorstep. But it you are looking to travel further a field the town of Monmouth is just 10 minutes drive and the market town of Abergavenny (famous for its fabulous food festival which runs every September) is just 20 minutes drive away. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Contact Us...
For GENERAL & MEMBERSHIP enquiries please contact the South Western Comms & PR Officer Mark Knight Tel: +44 (0) 7791 417256
Elected Committee Members
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| Chairman - Rob Hudson | Tel: +44 (0) 1452 857327 - director@ahc-southwestern.co.uk |
| Director - Rob Hudson | Tel: +44 (0) 1452 857327 - director@ahc-southwestern.co.uk |
| Secretary - Rob Hudson | Tel: +44 (0) 1452 857327 - director@ahc-southwestern.co.uk |
| Treasurer - Tony Alden | Tel: +44 (0) 7786 000921 - tony.alden@btinternet.com |
| Media, Comms and Webmaster - Mark Knight | Tel: +44 (0) 7791 417256 - info@ahc-southwestern.co.uk |
| Competition Secretary - Mes Edwards | Tel: +44 (0) 1285 740529 - mesneyedwards@btinternet.com |
| Working Member - Jim Hutson | Tel: +44 (0) 1285 720223 - hutson77@btinternet.com |
| Working Member - Jeremy Wells | Tel: +44 (0) 1242 890433 - jeremy@wells-group.co.uk |
| Working Member - David Griffin | Tel: +44 (0) 1242 862661 - dave.griffin@talk21.com |
| Working Member - James Underdown | Tel: +44 (0) 7980 749120 - annahodgetts@gmail.com |
| Web Tech Support - Mark Grimshaw | No Phone - webmaster@ahc-southwestern.co.uk |
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About fly2help...fly2help is an aviation charity that inspires positive change in people’s lives through the wonder of flight. Our vision is for everyone to be able to access the positive benefits of aviation. Air Smiles DaysWe provide Air Smiles Days – exciting experience days, centred around a short flight in a light aircraft – to people living in difficult situations, including illness, disability, bereavement and isolation. Air Smiles Days aim to bring joy and laughter, create and capture magical memories, boost confidence and self-esteem and offer respite to individuals, families and groups. Our Air Smiles Days include other exciting activities, including joy rides in classic Austin Healey cars, visits to local aviation museums and special private tours of aviation companies based on the airfield. Aim Highfly2help’s educational programme encourages young people to consider a future career within the aviation industry. Latest Air Smiles Day - October 2015From Katy Burke Office and Events Manager I wanted to share with you the link to the photo book for the Airsmiles Day we did for the George Family on 23rd October. It was such a special day and the family were so lovely and in need of making some forever memories. We simply could not have done it without you all so thankyou very much. I hope that this book shows how wonderful the day was! |
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