Public Event Calendar
Saturday 4th May
Motorsport Meet at Thruxton
A sporting day-out. Thruxton is renowned for being one of the country’s fastest circuits and hosts a number of action packed events over the year. On Saturday 4th May the BARC Club (the owners of Thruxton Circuit) are welcoming back the 750 Motor Club for a highly anticipated race meeting which promises to see plenty of wheel-to-wheel action. The race programme will consist of 750 Formula Races, 5 Club MX5 Cup, BMW Car Club, Porsches, MA7DA (Mazda engineered kit cars) and Sports Specials. There is also a 750MC paddock show. Public admission is currently FREE, which includes paddock access. Under 15s free. Grandstand seats are available for an additional £5 to all ticket holders otherwise there are separate viewing areas or grass banking. The circuit is open from 8.00 am until 6.30 pm. Refer to the Thruxton website for tickets and booking. Club member Ashleigh White will be attending and is happy to meet up and socialise with any members (or non-members) on the day. If so then please let the Ashleigh know in advance by email. PLEASE NOTE this event is not organised by the Hants & Berks Motor Club. For further details regarding Thruxton Race Circuit and the race event, please visit their official website. LOCATION Thruxton Race Circuit, off the A303 west of Andover, Hampshire (please follow the brown signs). CONTACT Ashleigh White email:- ashleighwhite@btinternet.com
Sunday 26th May
Classic Car Gathering at Sherfield-on-Loddon
Held at the Capital Gardens garden centre, near Sherfield-on-Loddon, the Club classic car gathering is an informal day-time event which offers owners, enthusiasts, or anyone with a passing interest, the opportunity to display, admire or discuss the world of heritage motoring. We welcome cars, motorcycles or small commercial vehicles, there are no restrictions on marque or style whether it’s classic, veteran, vintage, modern-classic or more rarer and unusual models. This is a free event open to Club and non-Club members, and the general public, whether you have a classic vehicle or not. The gathering begins from 10am in the main car park. The adjoining garden centre opens at 10.30am where attendees are free to look round or sample the on-site café. Although we welcome anyone who wishes to just turn up on the day, in order to work out how much of the car park to set aside the organisers would appreciate some advanced notice if possible please. LOCATION The Sherfield-on-Loddon Garden Centre, Wildmoor Lane, (off the A33), RG27 0HL CONTACTS Ray Vass Email, raymondvass47@gmail.com John Davis Email, jsd1977@email.com
Saturday 8th June
Classics in the Park
The Woodley Carnival is a long-established family-friendly community show held in Woodford Park featuring a variety of local stalls, funfair, ringside displays, and entertainment, including a street procession with elaborate floats which tours the streets of Woodley before arriving on-site mid-afternoon. For many years the Hants & Berks MC has supported the Woodley Carnival by organising the main classic car display, therefore we are looking for willing members to join us on the day either to display their classic, or assist on the day either helping to set up, marshal or talk with the public. Why not bring a picnic or sample the on-site food stands, and have a pleasant afternoon socialising with fellow enthusiasts. There are no restrictions on marque or style, whether it’s a classic, veteran, vintage, modern-classic, sport car, or more rarer and unusual models. We welcome cars, motorcycles, tractors, and small emergency, military, or commercial vehicles. This is a pre-booked event open to Club members, invited motor Clubs and any private owners not associated with the Club. The show opens to the public at 12 noon, however all display vehicles must arrive on-site between 9.30-11am please (after which you may not be allowed in by the organisers) and ideally stay until the event finishes at 5pm. Each display vehicle will receive up to two free tickets upon arrival. There will be an exit bucket collection for the Air Ambulance charity. If you wish to join us then please contact the event organiser. Places are limited, therefore please confirm your attendance as soon as possible. LOCATION Woodford Park, Headley Road, Woodley, Reading. Display vehicles enter site via the Coronation Hall entrance gate (nearest postcode RG5 4JB). Public car parks for visitors are located nearby. CONTACT FOR CLUB DISPLAY ONLY Bill Bonney Email, billabonney@aol.com Please note that this event is not organised by the Hants & Berks Motor Club. For full details please visit the Woodley Community Carnival official website.
Sunday 16th June
The Summer Scenic Tour
The Club Summer Scenic Tour offers owners and enthusiasts of classic and vintage cars the opportunity to take to the open road and enjoy a day’s leisurely drive with fellow devotees. The start is at Reading West motorway services, where on site facilities are available. After being flagged off the start line participants follow a carefully planned route to this year’s destination, outlined in an easy-to-follow illustrated route book. The route keeps mainly to scenic ‘A’, ‘B’ and minor roads as much as possible, crossing rolling countryside, through picturesque villages and past scenic sites – ideal for classic car motoring. The route is approx.. 55 miles long (one way) with an optional comfort stop halfway if you so wish. This year the Summer Tour will finish at the Hollycombe Steam in the Country Museum, near Liphook, home to Britain’s largest collection of working steam exhibits including steam-powered fairground rides, narrow-gauge railways, a silent film show, farm machinery and more! For further details refer to the official Hollycombe Steam Museum website. ENTRY DETAILS The event is open to all Club and non-Club members. There are no restrictions on vehicle marque or style, we welcome classics, veteran, vintage, and modern-classic models – although ideally entries should be registered before May 2000, younger modern vehicles may be entered at the organiser’s discretion (please check first). Entry is £36 per car, which includes an easy-to-follow route book, Monte Carlo style rally plate, and two free entry tickets to the museum (plus three rides). Further details can be found under the Supplementary Regulations. If you are interested in participating then please fill out and return an Entry Form by clicking on the link below (opens as PDF). Please note that this is a pre-booked paid event and places are limited, therefore please confirm your attendance by Wednesday 5th June to avoid disappointment. START LOCATION The car park at Reading West Motorway Services (MOTO), M4 westbound, RG30 3UQ CONTACT Ray Vass email:- raymondvass47@gmail.com
PDF link EVENT REGULATIONS
PDF link ENTRY FORM
Friday 28th June
Classic Car Gathering at the Ball & Wicket
Held at the Ball and Wicket public house, near Farnham, the Club classic car gathering is an informal evening event which offers owners, enthusiasts, or anyone with a passing interest, the opportunity to display, admire or discuss the world of heritage motoring. We welcome cars, motorcycles or small commercial vehicles, there are no restrictions on marque or style whether it’s classic, veteran, vintage, modern-classic or more rarer and unusual models. This is a free event open to Club and non-Club members, and the general public, whether you have a classic vehicle or not. The gathering begins from 7pm in the back car park (look for our flag). Drinks, snacks and meals are available in the pub, though for those who wish to have a sit down meal then it is advisable to book a table in advance as Friday nights can be busy. Although we welcome anyone who wishes to just turn up on the day, in order to work out how much of the car park to set aside the organisers would appreciate some advanced notice if possible please. LOCATION The Ball and Wicket, Holt Pound, (on the A325), GU10 4LA CONTACTS Ray Vass Email, raymondvass47@gmail.com John Davis Email, jsd1977@email.com
PROVISIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR 2024
The following is a provisional list outlining just a small selection of events and activities the Club will be organising or supporting over the coming months. Although some events are for members only, many are open to non-members and members of the public, details of which will be added to this page at the earliest opportunity. In order to take advantage of our full events calendar, and enjoy our exclusive in-house Club magazine Sidelights, then consider signing up for an annual membership. Further information found on our Membership page.
MAY
- Weekday Lunch
- Treasure Hunt & Lunch
- Motorsport Meet at Thruxton (details above)
- Classic Car Gathering, Sherfield-on-Loddon (details above)
JUNE
- Weekday Lunch
- Classics in the Park at Woodley Carnival (details above)
- Summer Tour (details above)
- Yattendon Classic Vehicle Day
- Classic Car Gathering, Farnham (details above)
JULY
- Weekday Lunch
- Summer Social
- Classic Car Gathering
AUGUST
- Weekday Lunch
- Swallowfield Show
- Classic Car Gathering
Unless noted otherwise, events and activities listed on this page are those run, or supported by the Hants & Berks Motor Club that openly welcome non-members to attend or participate in. Current members of the Club can find additional or limited events listed under the Members Event Calendar page.
If you require further information regarding a particular event, then please feel free to contact the event organiser listed.
Please note that event information is correct as far as known, and is subject to change. Some events listed may not be organised by the Club.
The Club accepts no responsibility or liability for inconvenience, damage, loss or delay caused by discrepancies or changes.