Events Guide For 2023

Know of any events where Landcrabs will be welcome? Let the know!
       
REGIONAL CLUB MEETINGS
Please note that details are correct at time of posting. Regional meets may subject to cancellation at short notice so please the local LOCI regional rep to avoid disappointment.

MIDLANDS
Currently under review Watch this space!   Contact Clive Serrell 01527 65824

WILTSHIRE & WEST
Meets every other month Blathwayt Arms, Lansdown, Bath CURRENTLY SUSPENDED BA1 9BT Contact Lindsay Henning 07773 887369

SOUTHERN ENGLAND
Second Thursday of every month Robin Hood, Durley, Hampshire, from 8pm CURRENTLY SUSPENDED SO32 2AA Contact Wilf Hatch 02380 813368

LANCASHIRE & NORTHWEST ENGLAND
First Wednesday of the month (not Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar)

Next meeting 2023 from 7.30pm (please call in case of late cancellation):
Gathurst Station Inn, Station Approach, Gathurst Lane, Shevington, Lancashire

WN6 8HZ In association with the Wigan Classics Owners Club. Contact Mark Chivers 01257 404370
Second Wednesday of the month (not Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb)

Next meeting 2023 from 7.30pm:
Waterside Inn Toby Carvery, Carr Mill Dam, Garswood Old Road, off East Lancs Road, St Helens, Merseyside

WA11 7LX In association with the Cambridge-Oxford Owners Club Lancashire Area. Contact Mark Chivers 01257 404370
 
NATIONAL EVENTS

Date

Location - events marked in orange and in larger type indicate a club area or stand

Postcode/Map

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.

       
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
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

B40 1NT

More info on the Show:

www.necrestorationshow.com

       

SATURDAY
15 APRIL 2023

Pride of Longbridge @ Cofton Park, Longbridge, Birmingham
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.
B45 8UN

More info on the Show:

Gemma Cartwright:

Facebook page

 

 

   
SUNDAY
23 APRIL 2023
LOCI SPRING RALLY - MIDLANDS @ Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire
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!
CV35 8XA

More info on Hatton World:

hattonworld.com

Landcrab contact Joan Serrell

       
SUNDAY
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.

YO22 5NF More info contact Steve Turner
       
SUNDAY
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.

S65 3SH

More info on the Museum:

www.sytm.co.uk

Landcrab contact Dave Stretton

       
SUNDAY
28 MAY 2023
LOCI SPRING RALLY - SOUTH @ Cuckoo Fayre, Laughton Showground, Lewes Road, Laughton (near Lewes), East Sussex
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
BN8 6BN

More info and booking:

www.laughtonshowground.co.uk

 

Landcrab contact Keith Hollands

       
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
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.

WA16 6QN

More info on Tatton Park event:

www.tattonclassiccarshow.com

Landcrab contact Joan Serrell

       
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
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

WR9 0BN

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.
       
SUNDAY
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

CV35 0BJ

More info on the Museum:

www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Landcrab contact Clive Serrell

       
FRIDAY to SUNDAY
4-6 AUGUST 2023
Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza @ South Cerney, Gloucestershire
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.
GL7 5QD

More info on the Event:

www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk

Landcrab contact Clive Serrell

       
SUNDAY
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

MK12 5EL

More info :

Tom Morley
07899 864311

www.mkmuseum.org.uk