Events Guide For 2024

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

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Meets every Wednesday evening Jez Brind invites fellow LOCI members in the Mansfield area to join The Little John CC & MC Club at Sandy’s Bar @ Mansfield Town FC every Wednesday evening from 5pm onwards, except match nights where they take a run out to a neighbouring town. NG18 5DA Contact Jez Brind

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 April 2024 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 April 2024 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

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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.

2024      
       
SUNDAY
7 APRIL 2024

LOCI SPRING RALLY - MIDLANDS @ Wythall Transport Museum, Chapel Ln, Wythall

All Landcrabs welcome. Free entry for car and driver, passengers pay normal £7 entry fee.

The museum is home to over 90 buses. Midland Red, WMPTE blue and cream and the corporation fleets from Birmingham, Walsall, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton are all represented, plus local independent operators. Also home to the largest collection of battery electric road vehicles, including over 30 electric milk floats and bread vans from operators such as the Co-op, Midland Counties and Birmingham and Handsworth Dairies.

Free Classic Bus Rides, Miniature Train Rides (extra charge £1.50) Kids Kabin play shed, Picnic and play area, Cafeteria serving hot and cold drinks and light refreshments.

B47 6JA

More info on the Museum:

www.wythall.org.uk

Landcrab contact Clive Serrell

       
SUNDAY
21 APRIL 2024

LOCI SPRING RALLY - NORTH @ Skipton Castle, North Yorkshire
The LOCI Spring Rally will be part of the "Drive It Day" Event being organised by the Cambridge-Oxford Owners Club.

The event will run from 11am until 4pm at Skipton Castle. The event is free to enter, all Landcrabs and other classic and vintage vehicles welcome.

There will be an optional road run leaving Ripley Castle Car Park (just north of Harrogate) at 10am arriving at Skipton at 11am. To book contact Steve Turner at the COOC.

BD23 1AW More info/booking contact COOC, Steve Turner
       
SUNDAY
26 MAY 2024
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.

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.

Camping is available - details from the organisers Laughton Showground.
BN8 6BN

Apply direct with the show organisers. More info and booking:

www.laughtonshowground.co.uk

       
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
01-02 JUNE 2024

Classic and Performance Car Spectacular @ Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire
We are looking to have a 10 car display, once again as part of the award-winning BMC Friends 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 2nd April 2024

WA16 6QN

More info on Tatton Park event:

www.tattonclassiccarshow.com

Landcrab contact Joan Serrell

       
SUNDAY 14 JULY 2024

AUSTIN 1800 DIAMOND JUBILEE - 60TH ANNIVERSARY - LOCI NATIONAL RALLY 2024

Our 60th anniversary National Rally will be held as part of the 2024 BMC and Leyland Show at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon Warwickshire

We are looking to get together at least 60 Landcrabs and their owners for the Diamond Jubilee of the Austin 1800. We managed to get 50 cars together for the Golden Jubilee but this one is a really big ask. Can we do it and make this a mega-stand? With your help we can!

ON-SITE CAMPING AVAILABLE AT GAYDON ON SATURDAY 13TH JULY ONLY

PRE-BOOKING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT, WHETHER CAMPING OR NOT, 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.

Non-UK based LOCI members wishing to attend please contact Clive Serrell direct via for more information

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES WITH CAMPING: 30 APRIL 2024

CLOSING DATE FOR DAY-PASS ONLY ENTRIES: 31 MAY 2024!

 

CV35 0BJ

More info on the Museum:

www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Landcrab Club stand contact Clive Serrell

       
FRIDAY to SUNDAY
2-4 AUGUST 2024
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 2024 on 01527 65824.
GL7 5QD

More info on the Event:

www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk

Landcrab contact Clive Serrell

       
SUNDAY
29 SEPTEMBER 2024

LOCI AUTUMN RALLY - SOUTH @ BL Rally, Milton Keynes Museum, McConnell Drive, Wolverton
Our end of season outdoor bash, this is the 12th 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