MIDLANDS
WILTSHIRE & WEST
SOUTHERN ENGLAND
LANCASHIRE & NORTHWEST ENGLAND
Next meeting 2023 from 7.30pm (please call in case of late cancellation):
Gathurst Station Inn, Station Approach, Gathurst Lane, Shevington, Lancashire
Next meeting 2023 from 7.30pm:
Waterside Inn Toby Carvery, Carr Mill Dam, Garswood Old Road, off East Lancs Road, St Helens, Merseyside
Date
Location - events marked in orange and in larger type indicate a club area or stand
Contact details - please note that details are correct at time of posting. Shows may subject to cancellation at short notice so please contact show organiser to avoid disappointment.
24-26 MARCH 2023
The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, NEC Birmingham
The show to attend whether you are looking to reignite your passion for cars or finish a restoration project. The event brings together 1000+ cars on display; 150+ car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models; 250+ exhibitors and autojumblers including restoration companies, services providers and product suppliers; the Classic Car Auction; celebrities; car competitions; practical workshops on restoration skills and lots more.
LOCI will be on Stand 5-920 at this event.
LOCI members can also take advantage of discounted entry tickets using our club code when booked in advance (see ticket offer in the Memberszone or in your latest club magazine).
CLUB STAND AT THIS EVENT
More info on the Show:
SATURDAY
15 APRIL 2023
Huge community event remembering the collapse of MG Rover whilst celebrating the cars that came out of Longbridge and the people who built them. The event is free to attend and no pre-booking is required. No organised LOCI Club stand for 2023, but organisers confirm all Landcrabbers are welcome to attend as individual entries.
More info on the Show:
Gemma Cartwright:
23 APRIL 2023
Craft type shops, cafe, kids play area, farm animals and playground for children and much more. Something for everyone, open 10am-5.30pm. Cost £2 to park all day. No pre-booking needed, just turn up on the day!
More info on Hatton World:
Landcrab contact Joan Serrell
23 APRIL 2023
LOCI SPRING RALLY - NORTH @ Goathland Station, North Yorkshire
The LOCI Spring Rally will be part of the "Drive It Day" Event being organised by the Cambridge-Oxford Owners Club at Goathland Station.
The 2023 event is a little different with an optional
run to Goathland Station leaving Malton Market Place at 10 am
and arriving at Goathland Station for a display of classic cars.
Or you may make your own way to Goathland and arrive from 9.30 am onwards. All vehicles should be in place by 11am.
Please note as space is limited ONLY PRE-BOOKED ENTRIES MAY ATTEND and the closing date has now passed.
21 MAY 2023
LANDCRAB GATHERING @ South Yorkshire Transport Museum, Aldwarke, Rotherham
Landcrab gathering, coinciding with an autojumble being held at the museum which features around 50 cars, buses and commercial vehicles. In addition to the vehicles the museum features displays of transport-related artefacts.
The Museum is open from 10:30am to 4pm (last admission 3pm). See the website for entry fees.
More info on the Museum:
Landcrab contact Dave Stretton
28 MAY 2023
The Fayre is set in over 80 acres of beautiful English countryside, housing three stunning oak framed barns and lakes for you to enjoy; a celebration of Britain’s transport heritage and countryside traditions.
Keith Hollands is co-ordinating our club stand with the organisers, however entries are to be made individually by application to the organisers using the form on the showground website. All entries must be pre-booked to gain free entry.
The Fayre actually runs for all three days of the Bank Holiday weekend (27, 28, 29 May) but our Rally itself is on the Sunday.
Camping is available - details from the organisers Laughton Showground
More info and booking:
Landcrab contact Keith Hollands
03-04 JUNE 2023
Classic and Performance Car Spectacular@Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire
We are looking to have a 10 car display, once again as part of the BMC Friend Together exhibit with the Cambridge-Oxford Owners Club and the Wolseley Owners Club.
All cars must be pre-booked, allowing free entry for car, driver and 1 passenger. You can book for Saturday, Sunday or both days.
Camping is available on-site, payment on arrival to Tatton Park on a first come first served basis, £10 per person.
Anyone interested in attending please contact Joan Serrell on 01527 65824 or via by 29th March 2023.
More info on Tatton Park event:
Landcrab contact Joan Serrell
01-02 JULY 2023
LOCI NATIONAL RALLY 2023, Chateau Impney, Droitwich
This year our National Rally event will be co-located with the Morris Minor Owners Club 75th Anniversary Rally, marking 75 years of The Morris Minor, MO Oxford, MS Six, Wolseley 4/50 and 6/80.
This always a good all-weekend event, with evening entertainment on the Saturday. Our main day will be on the SUNDAY. Camping is available, full details on the entry form.
To attract as many enthusiasts as possible MMOC would like to have a really good autojumble covering spares and automobilia for all BMC and Nuffield related vehicles.
To this end MMOC plans for FREE car boot pitches at the event. LOCI members with small quantities of spares or motoring memorabilia can take part in the carboot arena on all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Space here is limited to length of a car i.e. size of about 2 paste tables.
CLUB STAND AND AN AUTOJUMBLE PITCH AT THIS EVENT.
PRE-BOOKING IS REQUIRED, using the booking form downloadable here. Send the form, along with a stamped self-addressed A5 envelope, to 401 Birmingham Road, Bordesley, Redditch, Worcestershire B97 6RH to receive your ticket.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 11 JUNE 2023
More info from Landcrab contact Clive Serrell Tel: 01527 65824 or
Anyone wanting more details about the autojumble, please contact Bryan Gostling via or phone 01603 870757 / 07831 574495 between 6pm and 9pm weekdays.09 JULY 2023
BMC and Leyland Show @ British Motor Museum, Gaydon Warwickshire
Always a good day out, with huge numbers of cars, and the museum itself to investigate.
CLUB STAND AT THIS EVENT.
PRE-BOOKING IS REQUIRED, contact Clive Serrell on 01527 65824 if you want to attend. You will also need to send a stamped self-addressed A5 envelope to 401 Birmingham Road, Bordesley, Redditch, Worcestershire B97 6RH to receive your ticket.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY 23 JUNE 2023
More info on the Museum:
Landcrab contact Clive Serrell
4-6 AUGUST 2023
We plan to have a Club stand at this event. If you want to attend please contact Clive Serrell by 31st May on 01527 65824.
More info on the Event:
www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk
Landcrab contact Clive Serrell
24 SEPTEMBER 2023
LOCI AUTUMN RALLY - SOUTH @ BL Rally, Milton Keynes Museum, McConnell Drive, Wolverton
Our end of season outdoor bash, this is the 11th outing for this multi-club event, 'Celebrating British Leyland's unsung heroes'.
Free entry for all vehicles and discounted entry to the museum. Show opens 10am. Tea room on site. All other pre-2001 BMC/BL/Austin-Rover classics welcome. No booking required, just turn up on the day.
CLUB AREA AT THIS EVENT
More info :
Tom Morley
07899 864311