BMW Car Club GB

14th May BMWCC to Meet Up at Delapre Abbey nr Northampton
2023-05-14 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | https://delapreabbey.org/, Delapré Abbey London Road, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
A popular and idyllic spot for BMW Members and BMW owners alike to meet up and renew old friendships and enjoy the surroundings. A very good cafe is on site stocked with Delicatessen refreshments.
A band of happy members at Delapre Abbey 2022

A very pleasant site to visit with Battle Field and Abbey Tours …Cost for tickets is £12/pp but must be pre booked and includes a tour of the Abbey, PLUS Coffee/Tea and Sausage/Bacon Roll.
Link to book yr tkt: https://delapreabbey.org/tickets-bookings
Link to site : https://delapreabbey.org
Battlefield Tour.. The battlefield Tour is via Northampton Battlefield Society and well worth joining in the Tour. Mediaeval Gardens is also on offer. We plan to meet up at 11am and complete our tour by 4pm
1 We aim/hope to display on the West Lawn below: 2 Medieval Garden Tours are available 3) As is the Battlefield Tour

Families in the Garden
Where : Address : Delapré Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4

North East Region Breakfast Meet
2023-05-14 10:00 - 11:30
Our next monthly breakfast meeting will be on Sunday 14th May 2023. We meet from 10.00am to 11.30am at Black Horse Beamish, Red Row, Beamish, Co. Durham, DH9 0RW. Please be there for 10am prompt if you want to join the buffet breakfast. The Black Horse Beamish is just a short distance off the A1 so is easy to get to and has plenty of parking. We usually have a good variety of Alpinas and BMWs – classics, moderns, daily drivers and a scattering of Ms. Non-BMWs are also OK! Look for the big group somewhere in the pub building, or hanging around the cars down by the Car Barn on a sunny day. This meeting is open to members and non-members.

BMWs of the 20th Century (sponsored by BMR Performance)
2023-05-14 09:30 - 16:00 | Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA
The Southeast region are proud to present the first of 2 special events for 2023, this show celebrating all BMW models manufactured before year 2000. The show is set in beautiful surroundings within the Surrey Hills with easy access from major routes including the M25. Members of all regions are encouraged and welcome to display and visit the show. All display cars will be able to enter the show and shine competition with awards to be won.
Contact southeast@bmwcarclubgb.co.uk
Tickets:
https://www.seetickets.com/tour/bmws-of-the-20th-century

CADWELL PARK - CLUB TRACKDAY 9TH MAY
2023-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Cadwell Park, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9SE

Coronation Car Show at The Den, Teignmouth - UPDATED 2/5/23
2023-05-07 10:00 - 16:00 | The Den, Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8BD
A show where we have been invited at VERY short notice!
A car show is being organised by Teignmouth Rotary at The Den, Teignmouth.
A drop-in event, open from 10:00-16:00. No entry fee, but a charitable donation would be welcomed as it is being run by a charitable organisation.
UPDATE 23/5/23 – We are now attending as a club – all members are welcome to attend!

BMWs at SCITP, 07 May 2023
2023-05-07
We are attending Sports Cars In The Park at Newby Hall again this year on Sunday 07 May. The show will be held at Newby Hall and is one of the larger meets in the area attracting a fabulous range of about 1000 exotic sports cars to admire. There is also the option to visit Newby Hall itself, 25 acres of award winning, an enchanting woodland walk and a miniature railway. Younger visitors will also enjoy the exciting adventure gardens. There will also be a number of related stalls and catering on the day. Display cars can arrive from 8:15 until 12:00. Tickets for driver and displaying car (£8:00) are available from the SCITP website, with each extra occupant costing £8:00) extra. Display tickets are only sold in advance. To get your tickets go to www.sportscarsinthepark.co.uk, login and then click on ‘Tickets’. Remember to select ‘BMW Car Club GB’ as part of the process, or you may end up parked amongst Audis and Volkswagens.

Sports cars in the Park Newby Hall
2023-05-07 | Newby Hall, Ripon, HG4 5AE
Once again joining our Neighbours in the North East for this gathering of some of the best cars around

Breakfast meet at the Sherburn Aero Club
2023-05-06 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-01 09:00 - 11:30
Come along to our new for 2023 Monthly breakfast meet at the Sherburn Aero Club
1st Saturday of every month starting Saturday 7th January
Sherburn Aero Club, Letherton Lane, Sherburn in elmut, LS25 6JE

Cornish Mini Club Riviera Run, open car show
2023-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Pentewan Sands
The Cornish Mini Club have invited us to their Bank Holiday Monday show at Pentewan Sands holiday park near St Austell. £10 per car, all proceeds to charity. Lots of Minis (!) plus many other cars both modern and classic. Trade stands, food, beachside location and hopefully sunshine! Details at cmcrivierarun.co.uk
All cars to be on site by 10am when show opens to public, so meet point will be 8.45am for 9am departure at St Austell B&Q carpark. This will give us time to make the short trip to the site and get set up. No particular limit on numbers but if you could let me know if you’d like to attend I can give them an idea. Hope to see as many of you as possible!

Thoresby Classic car and bike show
2023-05-01 | Thoresby Hall, Ollerton, Nottingham, NG22 9EP
Will be attending the Classic car and bike show, one of our favourite events.
Great to be back in front of the Hall usual displays and show ring
For further details www.classicshows.org

30th April BMWCC Visit to Waterperry Park and Gardens
2023-04-30 11:00 - 17:00
April 30th Visit to Waterperry Park and Gardens
https://www.waterperrygardens.co.uk/about/

address: Waterperry Gardens,
Nr. Wheatley,
Oxfordshire,
England
OX33 1JZ.
Display Area is front of the Meadow opposite the main site and aligned against the Meadow Hedge alongside the lane.
Great to visit this sublime and atmospheric setting, ideal for meeting up with friends and talk about cars…what else!! Free entry Super café and Garden Centre.
Opportunity to visit the School House just down the Lane to the Avant Garde Fresco’s might be £5//pp subject to numbers
How to Find us

Waterperry Gardens is located 7.5 miles from Oxford city centre; 50 miles from London and 62 miles from Birmingham. From the east take M40 junction 8 and from the north junction 8a. We are 2.5 miles from the A40: turn off at Wheatley and follow brown signposts with the Tourist Board ‘rose’ symbol. If using Satnav to find us, we recommend entering postcode OX33 1LA which will bring you to Waterperry. Drive to the end of the village through the entrance to Waterperry Gardens.

Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA

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Merton Vintage/Classic Rally Around
2023-04-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Merton near Okehampton, Merton, Devon, EX20 3ED, United Kingdom
We have now received information from the organisers for this charming event, run by the Merton Moncks – Fundraising for the local community. The following is an extract from their notification:
“We are delighted to advise that we are once again holding our Merton Vintage & Classis Rally Around on
SUNDAY 30TH APRIL 2023 (as usual, on the Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend). Fingers crossed the weather will be kinder
to us this year.
Last year, we were delighted with the attendance, and despite us all getting rather wet we were able to raise a total of £4450
which was divided equally between our chosen charities: The North Devon Hospice and The Devon Air Ambulance.
We very much look forward to another enjoyable day enabling you to show your exhibit and have the opportunity to catch up
with old friends. This year we are again going to raise funds for the same two very important local Charities in memory of
Chris Laughton and all our friends and loved ones who sadly we have lost along the way.
Remember to make a note in your diary and on your calendars ………………… SUNDAY 30th APRIL 2023.
Please note that all communications this year will be by email only, due to high costs regrettably we are unable to continue
using the post for our fundraising mailings.
This event will be from 11am – 5pm and we are inviting you to bring along your amazing exhibit for everyone to see. Again this
year, we would like to suggest a meet up in Torrington (Hatchmoor Industrial Estate) or in Hatherleigh (Industrial Estate) at
09.30am and travel through to Merton together, on a scenic drive as groups of cars, motorcycles and tractors at 15 minute
intervals to slightly stagger your arrival. Please indicate your intentions on the enclosed booking form.
If you would like the opportunity to ‘parade’ your exhibit whilst at the Rally Around (parade will take place at 3pm) it is very
important that you also indicate this on the booking form. Once your booking form has been received and accepted those who
wish to parade will be emailed a ‘P’ entry pass which MUST be clearly displayed. Those who do not wish to parade will be emailed
a ‘S’ entry pass and will be parked separately as static show exhibits. Obviously we have limited space and entries for both
parade and show bookings and will be accepted on a first received basis. Of course any entries received after our capacity has
been reached will be notified accordingly.
Please complete the enclosed booking form to let us know that you wish to come along with your exhibit and please ensure you
indicate your intentions in respect of the drive to Merton and parading. Please return your booking form to us by
Saturday 8th April 2023 at the latest, either in the post or by email to yvonne@tawandtorridge.co.uk
Whilst at the Rally Around you will of course have the opportunity to buy refreshments; tea/coffee, indulge in a delicious
Hog Roast or Devon Pasty, or alternatively enjoy afternoon tea/cake and ice creams. Our bar is always open to help
‘quench your thirst’. We will have a number of interesting stalls for you all to wander around, along with all the amazing array
of cars, motorcycles, tractors and engines to view at your leisure.
We respectfully ask you to ‘Give a Donation’ to The North Devon Hospice & The Devon Air Ambulance at the entrance and there
will be a number of collection buckets located and circulating throughout the day. We are sure you will agree that we all know
families and friends who have been helped, supported and cared for by these local Charities.
We very much look forward to hearing from you shortly and receiving your booking form and of course meeting up with you all on
the day itself, Sunday 30th April 2023, and help us to help these very worthy causes.
Kind Regards
MERTON MONCKS COMMITTEE
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Please note: The Rally site at Merton is now a NO DOG AREA, with the exception of Guide/Assistance Dogs.”
For members wishing to attend, please see the attached Letter to Exhibitors and Booking Form. This event has also been promoted on our facebook page and WhatsApp Group.

(1) Merton Vintage And Classic Vehicle Rally Around | Facebook

The North East does The Motorist
2023-04-30 08:30 - 17:00
On Sunday 30th April we will join the Eastern and North West Regions for Coffee and Cars at the Motorist, a unique venue where like-minded people gather to appreciate great cars, enjoy good food and take part in regular meets and activities. We will meet at Scotch Corner Services, Richmond DL10 6PQ at 8:30 for a 9:00 departure to the Motorist. Or just meet us at the Motorist, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds LS25 6JE from 10am onwards.

Army Flying Museum visit
2023-04-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Army Flying Museum, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8FB, United Kingdom
We are planning a visit to the Army Flying Museum at Stockbridge on Saturday 29th April. We will meet at the museum at 10am for coffee and then have a tour of the museum. If we can get a minimum of 12 people, we can have a tour guide for about £2 per head. They have a good looking café at the museum and so we will have lunch there after the tour.
If you are interested please contact Eric Thompson ASAP but definitely by 6th April as we must pre-book as a group to get discounted entry. Hope to see you there.

Thames Regional Meetings every last Thursday of the Month
2023-04-27 19:30 - 22:00 | The Littlebury Hotel Bicester, The Littlebury Hotel and Restaurant, Kings End , Oxfordshire, OX26 6DR, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 6DR, United Kingdom
Probably the nicest venue to have a meeting in the entire Car Club Regions
But where : The Littlebury Hotel and Restaurant, Kings End
Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6DR
Time : generally at 7.30pm and if its warm enough in the Garden

Plenty of high class banter and expert help on all BMW car issues.

Pub meet at Hare & Hounds, Kingskerswell
2023-04-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Hare & Hounds, Torquay Road, Kingskerswell, Devon, TQ12 5HH, United Kingdom
Evening pub meeting 19:00 for 19:30 at Hare & Hounds, Torquay Road, Kingskerswell, TQ12 5HH.
For any new members, we meet in the conservatory area at the rear of the pub, easily accessed from the rear car park.
PLEASE NOTE: The next meeting on 25th May will be at the same time BUT at a new venue (for us):
Swans Nest, Station Road, Exminster, EX6 8DZ

Cornwall Region monthly meet
2023-04-25 19:00 - 22:00
Last Tuesday of the month at the Victoria Inn, Roche, PL26 8LQ. 7pm start, come along and catch up with local members. Any BMWCC members in Cornwall on holiday are also welcome to attend!

April Breakfast Meet at Gaydon
2023-04-23 09:00 | https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/, British Motor Museum Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 OBJ, United Kingdom
All BMW Owners and Club Members welcome so we go again on 23rd April 2023 at Gaydon outside the Museum with designated Display area opposite Southern Museum Car Park
By becoming a Member of the British Motor Car Museum, you’ll not only be forming a closer relationship with the Museum’s collections and team, but your Membership will provide a vital source of income for the Museum, helping us to conserve, protect and share our fabulous collections of over 300 cars and millions of artefacts.
Car Club Visits : https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/plan-your-visit/car-club-visits

To qualify for discounted rate of £10 per person and a free organiser place, the group must consist of a minimum of 11 full paying visitors. Any visitors with an annual pass or Membership must be in addition to the 11
Club visits must be pre-booked at least 1 week in advance of your visit to qualify for the discounted rate
Clubs arriving without pre-booking will be charged at the full Museum on the day price

Benefits of Membership
Membership brings you closer to the heart of the Museum and to our plans as a charity to engage with more audiences and share our collections more widely. Members have free entry to the Museum even on our biggest weekend show days, along with exclusive opportunities to preview new exhibitions, have a private Museum tour and attend our Members only events.
Find out more – click here.

Admission Offers : Car clubs can visit the Museum as part of a ride-out or social day for the discounted rate of £10 per person. To qualify for the discounted rate the group must be pre-booked and consist of 12 persons or more, the club organiser will also get in for free. Alternatively car club visitors have the option of paying the full Museum admission price and receive an annual pass.
Gift Aid Annual Pass – Buy 1 day get 12 months FREE! For £12.50 (an extra £2.50) you get an Annual Pass.
When booking your ticket, you can choose an Annual Pass and to Gift Aid at no extra cost.
When buying your ticket simply choose ‘OK’ to donate your entry fee and have the chance to further support the Museum by agreeing to Gift Aid. In return we’ll convert your ticket to an Annual Pass.
Please note:

Annual passes are not valid on up to 5 Annual Pass exempt event days per year (see below).
Tickets cannot be converted to Annual Passes later in the booking process or upon arrival at the Museum.
Discount codes are not valid for Annual Passes.

Family ticket options:
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/plan-your-visit/car-club-visits

Peak Rail Car and Bike show
2023-04-23 | Rowsley Peak Railway station, South Darley Dale, Matlock, DE4 2LF
For more info, email eastern@bmwcarclubgb.co.uk

Western Region Southern Concours
2023-04-23 | Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Organised by our neighbours in the Western Region. A great day out in a lovely setting.
Keep an eye on the Western Region web page for further details nearer the time.

16th April – Visit to the Raptor Foundation. Meet at 11am.
2023-04-16 11:00 - 16:30 | www.raptorfoundation.org.uk, The Raptor Foundation, The Heath,, St. Ives Rd, Woodhurst, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 3BT., United Kingdom
BNWCC will be visiting The Raptor Foundation on the 16th April Huntingdon
Fantastic Venue to visit and all in a good cause – with a highly recommended cafe to visit.
We meet in the reserved Display Area at 11am

Address:The Raptor Foundation, St. Ives Rd, Woodhurst, Huntingdon PE28 3BT. www.raptorfoundation.org.uk. Please visit this site for General Information and directions
Admission Prices
Gift Aid Normal

Adult (16-60yrs) £8.25 £7.50

Senior £7.50 £6.00
Child (under 3 years) Free Free

Child (3 – 15 yrs) £6.60 £4.50

Wheelchair users £6.60 £6.00

The Raptor Foundation History
The charity now known as The Raptor Foundation was started in 1989 by Stewart and Liz McQuillan, following a chance encounter on a campsite in Norfolk in 1989. Stewart, a former R.A.F. engineer, and his wife Liz were on holiday on a campsite when another couple arrived with their two disabled Tawny owls. Liz and Stewart subsequently became members of a raptor rescue centre as active and enthusiastic fund-raisers. As their confidence and experience grew, the rescue centre asked Liz and Stewart to look after a disabled Tawny owl – enter Boris, a fledgling who had flown into a patio window and was blind in one eye.As word spread, other disabled raptors were brought to the McQuillan’s home in Ramsey for care and attention. Unfortunately when Stewart took the birds to be treated, he discovered that very few vets had any training or experience in working with raptors (although most of them were willing to learn) and the usual suggestion was that the bird should be put down. Stewart then discovered what became his bible – Veterinary Aspects of Captive Birds of Prey’ by John Cooper, an experienced vet and raptor enthusiast.

3 Clubs Annual Meeting
2023-04-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 8DS
We have a new location for this year’s three club meeting, now at Newhaven Fort. Once again we are joining Mercedes-Benz Club and The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club (TIPEC) to show off the best of the German car marques.
Close to Brighton, Newhaven Fort is Sussex’s largest defence work. Built in Napoleonic times it is now a fascinating visitor attraction and we will have the chance to display our cars within the Fort’s impressive ramparts on the open air parade ground. The fort has exhibitions on aspects of both World Wars, it’s own tearoom, gift shop and unbeatable channel views from the ramparts, so why not make it a family day out?
For this special event, we have arranged an entry price of just £5 per car and occupants (normally £9.95 per adult).
Due to limited space on the parade ground, advanced booking is required for this event. Please contact Nigel Hole for tickets by email southeast@bmwcarclubgb.co.uk
Accessed through a narrow gateway, all cars must be on site by 9:30 am, departure 4:00 pm.

North East Region Breakfast Meet
2023-04-09 10:00 - 11:30
Our next monthly breakfast meeting will be on Sunday 9th April 2023. We meet from 10.00am to 11.30am at Black Horse Beamish, Red Row, Beamish, Co. Durham, DH9 0RW. Please be there for 10am prompt if you want to join the buffet breakfast. The Black Horse Beamish is just a short distance off the A1 so is easy to get to and has plenty of parking. We usually have a good variety of Alpinas and BMWs – classics, moderns, daily drivers and a scattering of Ms. Non-BMWs are also OK! Look for the big group somewhere in the pub building, or hanging around the cars down by the Car Barn on a sunny day. This meeting is open to members and non-members.

Wessex Region Quiz
2023-04-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Sir Walter Tyrrell, Rufus Stone, Brook, Nr. Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7HD, United Kingdom
The Bournemouth April club-night will include a quiz on both car and general knowledge topics. The quiz will be run in teams with the size and number defined on the night. There will be cash prizes for the winners and runners-up, funded by a small contribution of £2 per participant.
Please join us for what should be a fun evening on Wednesday 5th April at The Sir Walter Tyrrell Pub. The meeting will start at 7pm with the quiz at 7.30pm.

When the Boat Comes in - Fish & Chip Run
2023-03-26 10:00 - 16:00
When does the boat come in? I hear you ask. Well the answer to that question is Sunday 26th March on our When the boat comes in fish and chip run. What better way to celebrate the start of British summer time than to enjoy the scenic drive around some of the best the North Yorks coast has to offer.
We will meet at the Kirkleatham museum car park at 10am before setting off for Staithes via Redcar, Marske, Saltburn, Loftus and Easington.
Upon arriving at Staithes we will park in the Bank Top Car Park (Space permitting). You will then have ample time to explore at your leisure and enjoy fish and chips or any other dish you desire.
We will aim to meet up and leave Staithes for 1.30pm but please don’t rush if you want to spend more time there.
We will then set off back via a more inland route taking in Ellerby before turning back to head over the tops via Scaling reservoir (stop here for photo opportunity). Upon leaving Scaling you are free to head off in your own direction either heading towards Whitby or back on the A171 towards Guisborough. The choice is yours.
We hope to see you for what is set to be an enjoyable day out.

Cars & Coffee at Tre Pol & Pen
2023-03-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Tre Pol & Pen, Lezant, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9NN, United Kingdom
We are once again invited to this varied and excellent coffee morning meet at Tre Pol & Pen farm shop and restaurant. Location is PL15 9NN, just south of Launceston on the A388, 9am to 1pm. From what I am told this gets pretty busy so I would aim to arrive as early as you are able. An excellent place for those from Cornwall and Devon to meet up. Full details of location at trepolandpen.co.uk
I am able to make this date unlike last time so look forward to seeing you there. Matt

Cornwall Region pub meet
2023-03-21 19:00 - 23:00
Regular winter evening pub meet at the Victoria Inn, Roche, PL26 8LQ
All welcome from 7pm onwards – I will ensure I actually tell the venue this time to avoid any issues in case anyone turns up before me! Be good to see members old and new.

North East Region Breakfast Meet
2023-03-12 10:00 - 23:30
Our next monthly breakfast meeting will be on Sunday 12th March 2023. We meet from 10.00am to 11.30am at Black Horse Beamish, Red Row, Beamish, Co. Durham, DH9 0RW. Please be there for 10am prompt if you want to join the buffet breakfast. The Black Horse Beamish is just a short distance off the A1 so is easy to get to and has plenty of parking. We usually have a good variety of Alpinas and BMWs – classics, moderns, daily drivers and a scattering of Ms. Non-BMWs are also OK! Look for the big group somewhere in the pub building, or hanging around the cars down by the Car Barn on a sunny day. This meeting is open to members and non-members.

Central BMWCC and BMW Owners Breakfast Meet at Gaydon British Car Museum 5th March 2023
2023-03-05 09:30 - 15:30 | https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/, British Motor Museum Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 OBJ, United Kingdom
All BMWCC and BMW OWNERS are welcome to this Breakfast Meet meet 10am finishes at 3,30pm
Restaurant opens 10.30 to 11am
Organised by Stephen Bailey ✉️ :stephen@sbailey.org phone 07503060905 best to text in first instance
Details where to park at Gaydon see below

Gaydon advise that we should head for the Northern Arena and advise “Please ask your delegates to park on the Northern Arena (righthand side arena) marked 4 on the site map and then to enter the venue via the Museum Entrance marked A on the site map”. However on this Stephen Bailey (Central Member) will liaise with Gaydon shortly to discuss display/park up arrangements.

At the moment we appear to have many Beema owners coming plus several BMWCC members in attendance.

There may well be more ; the important thing is for Members to purchase (12 tickets) in advance as Gaydon Museum have suggested that if only 10 people come, we forgo special discounts.

Prices £10 includes entrance to Museum and Cafeteria. For those who wish to purchase Museum Annual Tickets these are £14.50 but believe these are subject to special discount at £12.50.

This should be a good morning out for all so please all join in and please make it a decent day out..
Any queries refer to :
Stephen Bailey BMWCC Rep for Central Region CV Area Code
