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I am pleased to report that quite a lot of things have been going on around the Centre but first some news of immediate future events. Autumn LeavesI think most of you will be aware that that historically, we have run a planned drive in October under the description of Autumn Leaves. I am very happyContinue reading “October News Brief.”

  The Southern Counties AGM will be held at 8pm. on Wednesday 20th October 2021 at the Bent Arms, Lindfield, RH16 2HP. There will also be a facility for members to join the meeting using the internet. Your Committee Invites the membership join and participate in the AGM which will elect the committee for theContinue reading “Southern Counties – Notice of AGM”

Ever wondered how your overdrive works?HARDY ENGINEERING at Leatherhead are the people to ask.I am very pleased to announce a special event for all members with an interest in the technical side of our cars. Our friends, Hardy Engineering, leading transmission specialists have agreed to open their workshops especially for the Austin Healey Club SouthernContinue reading “New Event – visit to Hardy Engineering”

                     The Latest International Healey Weekend (IHW)The last edition started with some history going back to the 1985 IHW held by Southern Counties at Brands Hatch, so I thought it fitting to give you a view of the latest IHW held at Stanbrook Abbey, Worcester fromContinue reading “August update from the Chairman”

The survey is now available to view

Further to the Downing Street Presentation on Monday afternoon I thought it appropriate to add a few words to my News Brief regarding the events that now fall within the extended period of Covid Restrictions.  Daffodil RunPlanned to go ahead. The hotel has provided assurance that it has suitable processes in place, meeting Covid Requirements toContinue reading “Addendum Message from the Chairman”

Those of you who read the last Southern Scene in Revcounter will remember that there was a reference to the early history of Southern Counties and the Austin Healey Club. Shortly after it was published I received an email from long term member Bob Beaumont, in which he said; ‘I have been a member since 1974 andContinue reading “A Little Bit of History”

Looking Forward to Normal Service – Hello to all Southern Counties Members. We are now well into 2021 and all looking forward to the second half of the year when we can hopefully resume something like ‘normal service’ and enjoy some social events with our cars. It is anticipated that from July we will beContinue reading “May Newsletter”

A number of 2021 events have been cancelled or rescheduled – including Daffodil Run (moved to July) and Drive-it-Day (moved to October)- please check out the events diary

Dear Austin Healey Club Southern Counties Member, I am writing to you as lockdown is beginning to ease and the better weather has enabled us to think about using our Healeys again. This year has started with some events having to be cancelled or rescheduled although some events are still going ahead giving optimism forContinue reading “APRIL NEWS BRIEF – IMPORTANT INFO”