Events Diary

Friday 13th February- unlucky for some but not for us. Head for the bright lights of The Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall and explore motoring history in this most beautiful building. See the rotunda car display and enjoy a three course dinner in our own exquisitely decorated private dining room. This is a black tie/lounge suit event and an opportunity to dress up and enjoy some opulence. £115 per person to include champagne reception, 3 course meal with wine, coffee and petit fours. Places are limited, please contact Michelle McDonough for details and to reserve your places. RAC Pall Mall offers overnight accommodation.

This popular Norfolk based 3 night event is entering its 34th year. Staying at the Heacham Manor Hotel, with planned drives on 15th April to Thurston Steam Engine Collection, and 16th April to Sandringham House and Gardens, the setting for this year’s optional quiz competition for the coveted Egg Cup Trophy. The event is fully subscribed, but please contact Jonathan Woodrow to be added to the wait list.

Much preferred by many to the Revival as there are fewer crowds. Always worth a visit if you are a GRRC Member or Fellow

This is the day even the most cosseted Austin Healey gets to enjoy the road. The date is set each year by The FBHVC (Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs) to celebrate the “1,000 mile Trial” of 1900. https://fbhvc.co.uk/drive-it-day

More details later

A low key country car show which also includes a flower show, best, or worst, behaved pooch contest and various stalls. We’ll have a gazebo for protection from the blazing sun and the usual cheery crowd will be there. Please let me know if you are coming, as limited numbers.

A 4 day celebration- Drive the Long Walk, Windsor Park - private access to the Windsor Castle State Apartments - lunch in the Governor’s Moat Garden. Cruise & Dine to a live band on “Queen of the Thames”. Visit Brooklands, parking on the historic banking - A Gala Dinner in the Beaumont Estate’s spectacular 19th Century Chapel. Due to high demand, new registrations are now likely to be placed on a waiting list.

This event takes place every year. The Longs cannot keep away, and are joining other Jersey Island Healey owners again for this spectacular event. There is usually a parade for all vehicles taking part, and a display for the car clubs on the Saturday and Sunday. A local Jersey member organises the Healey participants. You book your own ferry and hotel arrangements. If you fancy a long (haha) weekend in Jersey, then please let Richard Long know by email or give him a call on+44 7831 196534

This will be hosted at Donnington in 2026, a change from Silverstone in 2025. The Syd Segal race is an all Healey event attracting 40+ cars, not to be missed, and last year included some member hospitality. More info to follow. Meanwhile if you visit our AHC National site you can read Revcounter July 2025 to for more info on the 2025 event held at Silverstone. https://www.austinhealeyclub.com/members/rcarchive.php

A longstanding popular event with around 30+ cars attending. Rob Law, of Orchard Restorations, throws the workshop doors open to reveal a range of interesting, mainly Healey, restorations, repairs and service work on the go. Rob is generous with any advice or fixes you may need on the day. There’s always a good BBQ and good company. Highly recco, particularly for new members. Please email Rob that you are coming so that he can cater for numbers.

Jeff very generously hosts this annual event, which allows us to join MG club friends, to drive over his lawn, sit under a gazebo (as required!) and enjoy a summer’s day with BYO picnic in good company. A great opportunity for new members to meet others in a very relaxed setting. Please contact Jeff to let him know you are coming.

This event is put on by Tony Palmer, an avid aviation and classic car & bike enthusiast. His farm, near Eastbourne, has a grass air strip and each year he has an open day and invites flying enthusiasts, the Alvis Owners Club and through Richard & Barbara Long, The Austin Healey Club. Depending on the weather, expect to see up to 30 light aircraft flying in for the day. Lesley Palmer puts on a great picnic spread, with pilots and car enthusiasts making generous donations to the RAF Benevolent Fund. At time of writing the date of 1st August is provisional. Palmers Farm BN27 4AT. Please advise Richard Long if you are attending.

9.30-6.00pm. Southern will have a stand at this big show, which will keep you as busy, or as relaxed, as you like, all day. Over 1,000 cars are expected at the show, plus an autojumble, a car gymhana, stalls, food, bar, music, children’s rides, and a raffle. Please email Geri for further information and to sign up.

A big show- over 700 cars last year, along with Parts stands, a flower show, a good choice of eats, drinks etc with a good atmosphere. Easy to get at off the A24 and usually no queues getting in and out. We have a Club stand with gazebo and good company. You will need to book via the Capel 2026 website when created, stating that you are an AHC member so that you are allocated to our stand. Please email Nick with any questions

This newish show seeems to be catching on. Now in its third year and due to sucessful ticket sales, the Classics at Penshurst organisers are offering exhibitor tickets to car Clubs before offering exhibitor tickets to the general public in April. So please email Jonathan to register your interest as soon as possible.

This event may include classic car racing on the Silverstone circuit but there is currently little car information on their website. Note that the Equipe Sid Segal Memorial Trophy, an all-Healey race, will be held at Donnington on 5th July 2026

Ian Cox (ex Piper Cams) 20/30 min Memorial Race for Healeys run as a Championship race on the Sunday. More info to follow