Events Guide For 2026

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 CURRENTLY SUSPENDED   Contact Clive Serrell 01527 65824

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Meets every Tuesday evening The Little John Inn, 177 Main Rd, Ravenshead, Nr Mansfield, Notts NG15 9GS. Every Tues throughout summer months 4pm onwards, everyone welcome not just Little John Car & M/C Club Members.   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
Second Wednesday of the month (not Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar)

Next meeting May 2026 from 7.00pm:
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.

2026      
       
THURSDAY-SUNDAY
28 MAY - 31 MAY 2026

BMC EVENT BY THE AUSTIN A30/A35 CLUB @ STITHIANS SHOWGROUND, TRURO, CORNWALL
Landcrabs and all other BMC/BL cars are welcome at this event being organised by the Austin A30/A35 Club.

Vehicle Judging & Prizes, Arena Events, Road Runs, Exhibits, Driving Events, Invited Car and Retro Groups ... and much more

Arrival Day: Thursday 28th May Main Arrival day. Convoy Run late afternoon, Pre-booked meals, Evening Entertainment (TBC), Road Run Booklets available

Day 1: Friday 29th May NCM & AGM (full members only), Driving Tests, Displays, Convoy run late afternoon, Pre-booked meals, Evening Entertainment (Live Music)

Day 2: Saturday 30th May Driving Tests, Displays, Dog Show, Team Fun Events, Spares Auction, Vehicle Judging, Prize Giving and Main Raffle Draw, Pre-booked meals, Evening Entertainment (TBC)

Departure Day: Sunday 31st May Breakfast available, Road Run booklets available

Late Departure Day: Monday 1st June Site to be clear by 12 noon.

Overnight camping is available from Wednesday 27 May to Sunday 31st May

Contact the rally team via for full details or book direct via Online Booking Form.

TR3 7DP

More info on the Event:

www.austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk

Bookings:

Online Booking Form

 

 

       
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
06-07 JUNE 2026

BMC Friends Together @ 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.

All cars must be pre-booked, allowing free entry for car, driver and 1 passenger.

Camping is available on-site, payment on arrival to Tatton Park on a first come first served basis, £20 per person.

Bookings are now closed

WA16 6QN

More info on Tatton Park event:

www.theclassiccarshows.com

Landcrab contact Joan Serrell

       
SUNDAY 12 JULY 2026

EARLY WARNING ALERT!

MORRIS 1800 DIAMOND JUBILEE - 60TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL RALLY 2026

Our Morris 1800 60th anniversary National Rally will be held as part of the 2026 BMC and Leyland Show at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire

We are hoping to get together 60 Landcrabs and their owners for the Diamond Jubilee of the Morris 1800. We managed to get 60 cars together for the Austin 1800 Diamond Jubilee - can we do it again and make this another a mega-stand? With your help we can! Book early with Clive and Joan Serrell for what is sure to be the highlight of the Landcrab calendar!!

CV35 0BJ

More info on the Museum:

www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Landcrab Club stand contacts Clive & Joan Serrell

       
FRIDAY to SUNDAY
31 JULY to 2 AUGUST 2026
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 2026 on 01527 65824.
GL7 5QD

More info on the Event:

www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk

Landcrab contact Clive Serrell

       
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
15-16 AUGUST 2026

BMC FRIENDS TOGETHER EVENT @ SEWERBY HALL, BRIDLINGTON, YORKSHIRE
Running alongside the Cambridge-Oxford Owners Club National Rally and East Yorkshire Morris Minor Owners Club Rally.

Starting at lunch time on Saturday 15th with an optional visit to the Scarborough Fair Collection at the Flower of May near Scarborough. Then on to an evening get together at the Manor Inn, Fridaythorpe, 7pm until late.

The main event is on Sunday 16th at Sewerby Hall, from 10am to 4pm.

The event is free to enter, all Landcrabs and other classic and vintage vehicles welcome.

Contact Steve Turner at the COOC for more details, full accommodation details available from Steve on request.

YO15 1ED More info/booking contact COOC, Steve Turner
       

SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 2026

LOCI AUTUMN RALLY - NORTH - DATE AND VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED
The LOCI Autumn Rally - North will be announced shortly.

 

   
       
SUNDAY
27 SEPTEMBER 2026

LOCI AUTUMN RALLY - SOUTH @ BL Rally, Milton Keynes Museum, McConnell Drive, Wolverton
Our end of season outdoor bash, this is the 14th 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

       
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 2026

LOCI ANNUAL GENERAL - MEETING DATE AND VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED

For LOCI Members only. Come along, have your say in the running of the Club. Museum opens at 10.30, meeting starts at 11.00 prompt and concludes around 13.00.

Members wishing to attend via Zoom video conferencing, please the Editor for details of the meeting code.

If you have items for the agenda please phone Clive or Joan Serrell on 01527 65824 at least 7 days before the event.

  Landcrab contacts Clive Serrell or Joan Serrell
       

FRIDAY-SUNDAY
13-15
NOVEMBER 2026

Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, NEC Birmingham
The UK’s traditional three-day “end of show season” event. Please note revised dates.

CLUB STAND AT THIS EVENT - TBC

B40 1NT

More info on the Show:

www.necclassicmotorshow.com