Wolseley Register - Midlands Region
Local Member's 4/44 voted as Best Gerald Palmer Car at 2011 National Rally
The Wolseley Register in the Midlands
The Midlands Region covers an area bordered by Gloucestershire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Wales. A variety of local and national events are supported with members and visitors being welcomed to the Wolseley stand at indoor and outdoor shows such as the Stoneleigh Restoration Show and the Footman James Classic Motor Show at the NEC.
Events attended over the last year are pictured at Midlands Region Recent Activities
Monthly social meetings are currently organised in the North of the Region, on the second Thursday of the month at The Parson & Clerk, Streetly. There are also regular opportunities to meet with other local classic car enthusiasts in the Worcestershire/Warwickshire area. There is a wealth of knowledge in the Region covering a cross-section of Wolseley models, which local members are very willing to share.
Activities are organised in and around the Midlands along with excursions to other areas, providing an opportunity to meet with Wolseley owners and enthusiasts from neighbouring Regions. This year, the Register is working closely with the National Trust and Midlands events in 2012 will largely be at National Trust properties to promote the Jubilee Tour of Britain and the Save Nuffield Place campaign.
The Register is affiliated to the Austin Federation (external website) and Midlands members always support the annual commemoration of component parts and cars made at the Longbridge Motor Works which sadly closed in April 2005. See below for details of the 2012 event.
Commitee Members
Midlands Chairman and Secretary at Bewdley, August 2011
Midlands Secretary/Regalia Representative and National Magazine Editor
Midlands Treasurer and his wife
Regional Chairman - Graham Ryder, 363 Old Birmingham Road, Lickey, Near Birmingham, B45 8EU
Email Graham Ryder Tel: 0121 445 1872
Regional Secretary - Jenny Ryder (contact as Graham Ryder above)
Treasurer - Robert Hogg, 71 Main Street, Stonnall, Walsall, WS9 9DX
Email Midlands Treasurer tel. 01543 374096 (eve) tel. 0121 358 6800 (day) 0121 358 3232 (fax)
Regional Regalia - Jenny Ryder (contact as above)
Regional Representative - Graham Ryder (as above)
Meeting Dates
Monthly meetings are normally held on the SECOND THURSDAY of every month, at: The Parson and Clerk, Chester Road North, Sutton Coldfield B73 6SP for a social evening to plan Regional activities with optional dining (Toby Carvery). Please contact Graham Ryder if you wish to be included in a table booking for 7.45 pm.
THIRD THURSDAY of the month, 8.00 pm onwards: meet with other classic car owners at The Bowling Green, Stoke Road, Stoke Prior, near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Also meeting third Sunday lunchtime of winter months.
MIDLANDS REGION EVENTS 2012
SUNDAY 11 MARCH - VISIT TO NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY, BIRMINGHAM: Visit to the Birmingham city centre Back-to-Back Houses at.11.30 am, followed by Sunday Lunch. This NT property is viewable by appointment only so it is imperative to Email Graham Ryder by 10 February to be included in the group booking.
7/8/9 APRIL - HANBURY EASTER VINTAGE GATHERING: free to enter Shakespeare Rally Promotions event at rear of the Vernon Arms, Droitwich Road (B4090), Hanbury, Worcs B60 4DB. More details at Shakespeares Rally Promotions (external website) Register members plan to drive to nearby Hanbury Hall (National Trust) on Easter Sunday.
SATURDAY 14 APRIL 2012 - PRIDE OF LONGBRIDGE EVENT:This will be the 7th annual event organised for all with an interest in the products of the 'Austin' Factory at Longbridge from 1905 to 2005. 2,500 visitors and 850 Austin or Longbridge related vehicles attended the 2011 event. More details at: Austin Federation (external website)
SUNDAY 22 APRIL 2012 - DRIVE IT DAY
Several events will be happening on Drive It Day from which local enthusiasts may make their choice:
DRIVE IT DAY BIRMINGHAM:
Pre-1939 Birmingham-made cars are invited to display free of charge in Victoria Square. The aim is to bring historic motoring to a wider audience by exhibiting examples of as many as possible of the 90 marques made in Birmingham before the second World War. Tel: 0121 244 6178 or go to Drive It Day Birmingham (external website) for more details.
Midland Automobile Club - MAC Classic 2012:
This event is open to all-comers with a vintage or classic car or a modern sports car and will raise funds for the on-going courtyard building restoration project at Shelsley Walsh. No need to be a member of the Midland Automobile Club - although they say you may wish to join after seeing what they have to offer!
Entry form obtainable from Shelsley-walsh.co.uk (external website) Closing date Friday, 30th March 2012. Queries may be emailed to Gail Harrison or made by Tel: 01562 700612
CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY AT NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM, Alrewas, Staffs DE13 7AR:
Cars to remain static between 11 am and 3.30 pm. Further details and application forms by email from Lullington Classics or tel: 01827 373573. Closing date 8th April, 2012.
SUNDAY 13 MAY - VISIT TO NEW HALL WATER MILL, SUTTON COLDFIELD: Return visit by Midlands Region members to this delightful 18th century working water mill. Refreshments available on site - free admission and parking. Please Email Graham Ryder if wishing to join the Register display for the day.
SATURDAY 30 JUNE - BROOME COUNTRY FAYRE: Invitation to display classic cars at this one day show near Clent, Worcestershire. Please Email Graham Ryder for details if wishing to join in.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY 30 JUNE/1 JULY - CARS IN THE PARK, BEACON PARK, LICHFIELD: Midlands stand to be staged on the Sunday at this free to enter event. The Rally organisers will be collecting donations for charity and the Rotary Club of Lichfield St. Chad. Email Graham Ryder if you wish to be included in a club stand on 1 July.
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