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As well as our monthly social events at The Star, Llansoy, we organise club runs. We also support classic car events locally and further afield. We take part in, or organise, at least one classic overseas excursion each year, typically to Brittany or to the Le Mans Classic. Here's what we've currently got planned for 2019, in addition to our regular monthly gatherings at The Star: 1st June - UVCCC Coffee and Chat at Llandegfedd Reservoir. Turn up at 10.00am at the lower teir of the car park above Llandegfedd visitor centre (up the hill towards Llandegfedd village). Coffee and breakfast will be available at the visitor centre. It would be helpful if you could let Nigel know in advance if you would like breakfast - uskvccc@gmail.com 2nd June - Berkley Castle Classic Car Show. Always popular with pour members as it's not just a car show - autojumble and antique fair as well as attractions at the castle and nearby town. 8th June Madley Miglia - Scenic Tour Herefordshire - contact Roger Evans. 8th June Vulcan Bomber visit - Wellesbourne (limited space, contact Pete Sutherland). 8th & 9th June - Gloucester Motor Show - contact Roger Evans. 20th to 26th June - UVCCC Tour of Brittany. Those who responded to the newsletter notice a few months ago have now booked their ferries and hotels. We sail from Plymouth to Roscoff overnight on 20th June. We follow a scenic route to Benodet where we stay for 2 nights. A further 2 nights at the historic town of Vannes. 1 night at Coutance before return ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouth on 26th June. If you care to join us drop an e-mail to uskvccc@gmail.com 30th June - Chipping Sodbury Run - A well organised scenic tour with optional lunch at the end. Follow this link for full details along with an entry form as well as a video starring UVCCC member Andy Holder - http://www.rotary-ribi.org/ 6th July - UVCCC Coffee and Chat at Llandegfedd Reservoir. Turn up at 10.00am at the lower teir of the car park above Llandegfedd visitor centre (up the hill towards Llandegfedd village). Coffee and breakfast will be available at the visitor centre. It would be helpful if you could let Nigel know in advance if you would like breakfast - uskvccc@gmail.com 13th July - Monmouthshire Classic & Vintage - Hogs Head Show. 14th July - Jaguar Entusiasts Club barbeque - JEC South Wales have kindly extended an invitation to all UVCCC members to join them at their summer barbeque at St Mellons Golf Club. It will start at 3.30pm with food at 4.30pm. The cost is £12 per head - please book and pay in advance. E-mail Colin Manconi to book. 13th & 14th July - Chateau Impney Hillclimb. A great weekend - for more information, follow Chateau Impney Hillclimb 20th & 21st July - Much Marcle Steam Rally. For more information follow - Much Marcle Steam Rally 26th to 28th July - Silverstone Classic. 2nd - 4th August - Gloucester Vintage Extravaganza South Cerney - for more information - www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk 3rd - 4th August - VSCC weekend at Prescott. 10th August - UVCCC Coffee and Chat at Llandegfedd Reservoir. Turn up at 10.00am at the lower teir of the car park above Llandegfedd visitor centre (up the hill towards Llandegfedd village). Coffee and breakfast will be available at the visitor centre. It would be helpful if you could let Nigel know in advance if you would like breakfast - uskvccc@gmail.com 10th August - Highnam Court (2 miles west of Gloucester). Highnam Court is a Grade 1 listed mansion built in 1658. Day starts at 12.00 until 7.00pm - free strawberries and cream for all participants! Register with John Slade. 11th August - Three Cocks Steam Fair - Hay on Wye. Possibly the best show of the year with fabulous club drive to get there. Meet Waitrose Abergavenny at 8.30am ready to leave at 8.40am. www.vintage-society.org/show-entry 25th August - Ponthir Music & Classic Car Festival contact Andy Webber. 26th August - Pershore Plum Festival. Assemble at Monmouth Cattle Market car park (time TBA) and enjoy a scenic drive to the festival - much more than just cars to be enjoyed. Try plum ice cream, plum beer and even plum sausages. There's a carnival atmosphere with specialist foods and crafts. The ladies will enjoy this as much as the gents. Follow this link - Pershore Plum Festival 22nd September - Pegasus Charity Car Run – Bristol Area contact Roger Evans. September - dates to be confirmed - Club tour to Southern Ireland. Very much at the early stage of planning but we thought that members may enjoy something a little more adventurous! Mike Brown has put together an itinerary. Have a chat with Mike to clarify details jmikebrown.2@gmail.com |
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