North West Region

• JANUARY

  
  10 January 2010 - New Year's Run - Great North West Coastal Run.

A short run and get together, to blow away the cobwebs and welcome in the New Year. Report: Great North West Coastal Run.

• MARCH

  
  14 March 2010 - Great North West Coast Road 'Re-Run'.

It has been decided to re-run this Road Run for those members who were unable to attend the original run due to bad weather.
Report: Great North West Coastal Re-Run.

• APRIL

  
  25 April 2010 - FBHVC National Drive It Day.

As you will be aware Drive It Day this year will be held on Sunday 25th April. A route has been planned around the Bolton and South Lancashire area.

The start is the Grade 1 listed, 13th Century country residence of Turton Tower, Chapel Town Road, Bolton, BL7 0HG. Here we will meet at 10:30, making use of the facilities of the Tea Room if desired, before setting off on a route that is approximately 50 miles long. The route takes us out towards Rawtenstall and across to Darwen before we return to Bolton and The Bolton Steam Museum. The Bolton Steam Museum contains one of the largest collections of stationary steam engines in the world and although they will not be in steam this day, they will be operating by electric motors.

We intend to end Drive-It-Day by having a meal at The Smithills Coaching House Restaurant at 5pm for 5.30pm. The meal at Smithills will need to be booked in advance, could you please let the North West Secretary know if you are joining us on Drive it Day and if you intend to remain for the meal. Those staying for the meal will need to provide a £5.00 per person deposit.
Report: North West Drive It Day 2010

• MAY

  
  1-2 May 2010 - 31st Bristol Classic Car Show.

Some members of the Region are planning to visit this excellent show. Visitors can expect to see around 200 cars on display indoors, together with other exhibitors, an autojumble and on-site auction. The popular classic car park will have around 1000 cars on display each day. Outdoor attractions include a market square area and a major car boot sale of autojumble.

16 May 2010 - Visit to The Lakeland Motor Museum.

The Lakeland Motor Museum has moved from its old location at Holker Hall to a brand new purpose built facility at Backbarrow. The new museum is scheduled to open towards the end of May. The NW Region is pleased to announce that it has managed to arrange a private tour of the museum prior to it being opened to the general public. Limited catering facilities will be available and the tour will be followed by a Regional Meeting. For further details please speak to the North West Secretary

• JUNE

  
  5-6 June 2010 - North West Regional Annual Rally 2010 - Tatton Park, Knutsford.

As part of the '24th Classic & Performance Car Spectacular & Cheshire Autojumble'. This is our region's Premier event.

We have a stand for up to 40 cars at this fantastic event and invite all members of the Register to come and enjoy what promises to be a brilliiant weekend.

This show attracts well over 2000 exhibits, including classic cars, motorcycles, military, light commercials & a giant Autojumble with over 250 stalls! In addition, over 80 of Britain's finest car clubs will be in attendance.

Due to the limited space available on the club stand, booking with the Events Manager, for this event is essential.

• JULY

  
  11 July 2010 - 12th Leighton Hall Classic Car & Bike Show, Leighton Hall, Carnforth.

  Stunning Lakeland venue, magnificent gardens, tea room and park. This event hosts an autojumble and over 400 exhibits are expected.

  24-25 July 2010 - North East Regional Annual Rally 2010 - Ripon Race Course, Ripon.

  Some members of the North West region will be travelling over the border, to support the North East Region's Annual Rally. This is in conjunction with the 16th Ripon Classic Car Gathering and will be held at Ripon Race Course, Ripon.

  Ripon is always an excellent show with several club stands (including the North East Regional stand), over 600 cars on display, stalls, autojumble and children's entertainment. (NE Region Annual Rally - Application Form)

• AUGUST

  
  7-8 August 2010 - 39th Annual Woodvale Rally, Southport.

  Last year's event attracted over 50,000 visitors who sampled attractions such as, vintage and classic car displays, model aircraft flying displays, model boats and railways, military vehicles and a car restoration workshop.

  This year's event is set to be even better and should not be missed.

  8 August 2010 - Lytham Hall Classic Car and Bike Show, Lytham, Lancashire.

  Set on the lawns, in front of this Grade One listed Georgian Hall, the show is a wonderful day of motoring nostalgia set against the most stunning backdrop. This year's event sees over 300 classic cars, motorbikes and light commercial vehicles, displayed by individual enthusiasts and many car clubs. Tool and trade stands and huge classic spares auto jumble.

  14-15 August 2010 - 2010 Wolseley Register National Rally, Hawkesyard Hall, Rugeley.

  This year's Annual Rally will once again be held at Hawkesyard Hall, Rugeley. Last year the Rally attracted almost 100 cars from all regions as well as Ireland and Europe.

  This year's Rally will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Wolseley Hornet. Activities will include a Road Run on Saturday from Hawkesyard Hall to Chasewater Country Park and Static Rally on Sunday in the grounds of Hawkesyard Hall. Camping will be available on site. (Wolseley Register National Rally Application Form). Further details can be seen here (National Rally)

  29 August 2010 - 29th Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield.

In excess of 500 classic vehicle will once again be on display against the stunning backdrop of stunning Leighton Hall.

Leighton Hall is a distinctive Jacobean style house with Georgian Chapel and delightful gardens and lakes set in over 100 acres of parkland.

• SEPTEMBER

  
  5 September 2010 - 21st Festival of 1000 Classic Cars & North West Classic Bike Day, Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire.

Rally passes and further details of any of these events can be obtained from the Events Manager, who can be contacted here: North West Events Manager Email

Further details of the North West's 2010 events to follow soon.

Regional Meetings:

• 14 January 2010 (Thursday 8pm) at the Horwich Park Inn (Harvester),
  1 Arena Approach, Horwich, Bolton. BL6 6LB. (Junction 6, M61).
• 27 January 2010 (Wednesday 8pm) at The Brinsop Arms,
  Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Lancashire. BL5 3NJ. (Junction 6, M61).
• 24 February 2010 (Wednesday 8pm) at The Brinsop Arms,
  Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Lancashire. BL5 3NJ. (Junction 6, M61).
• 14 March 2010 (Sunday 3.30pm) at Barton Grange Garden Centre,
  Garstang Road, Brock, Preston. PR3 0BT (3 miles North of Junction 32, M6).
• 29 April 2010 (Thursday 8pm) at The Brinsop Arms,
  Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Lancashire. BL5 3NJ. (Junction 6, M61).
• 16 May 2010 (Sunday after Museum Tour) at The Lakeland Motor Museum,
  Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge Cumbria. LA12 8TA.
• 18 June 2010 (Friday 8pm) at The Brinsop Arms,
  Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Lancashire. BL5 3NJ. (Junction 6, M61).
• 16 July 2010 (Friday 8pm) at The Brinsop Arms,
  Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Lancashire. BL5 3NJ. (Junction 6, M61).

  Everyone is welcome, both members and non-members alike.