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North West upcoming events 2023

All these events occured in 2023 - see 2024 events
Sunday 28th May - Chipping Steam Fair, Green Lane Showground, Chipping, Near Preston Lancs, PR3 2TQ.(have to apply directly with Chipping Steam Fair by mid-March. Form can be found at https://www.chippingsteamfair.com/forms). Sunday 28th is the day out of the three that the Lancashire Morris Minor Owners Club (MMOC) and BODA are going to focus on. This show is a 3 day event covering 27th, 28th and 29th May.

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August - MMOC Northern Regional Rally at Blakemere Village, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2EB. Contact: Shaun Tel: 07815 437658. Email: shaun.farrell474@btinternet.com for application form and note cut off date 5/8/23. South Cheshire Branch Supporting Young Lives vs Cancer (Charity No:1107328)

Monday 29th May - Great Harwood Agricultural Show Lancashire. Includes Horses, Dogs, Cattle, House Pets and Classic Cars and Vintage Vehicles. Point of contact, entry form and further details contact Mr David Whittaker: 01254 384476  d.whittaker24@btinternet.com

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland are hosting a Spring Transport Show on Sunday 16th April at 10am. The event is free to display your car but you need to register beforehand. I have attached  a link so that you can complete it online if you prefer:- britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com/exhibitor-entry       As well as it being free to display your car, the Museum is offering a discounted entry to the Museum of £6.00 each for the driver and one passenger. There is also a Café on-site that you can access without paying the Museum entry fee. On arrival on the day, please register at reception. If you apply to attend, please also let me know so that I have an idea of numbers attending. The Museum always puts on a good event, so this should be a really good day out. 

Classic vehicle gathering on Sunday 9th July at Keighley Rugby Club, Skipton Road, Utley, BD20 6DT in aid of Sue Ryder Manorlands. Featuring classic cars, motorcycles, American cars, Tractors, stalls, amusements and refreshments. 10am to 5pm with all proceeds to charity. Contact Tony via Andertontony@yahoo.co.uk, no need to book but £5 entry fee.

Sunday 21st May 2023 at the ‘Great British Car Journey’ at Ambergate in Derbyshire.  It is being billed as a Morris Minor Day but Bristol cars will have a seperate standing. The facility there houses a fantastic collection of British Classic Cars and also offers the opportunity for members of the public to drive vehicles from the collection around an on-site route.  This option has to be pre-booked and MMOC members are entitled to a 10% discount as part of the Members Benefits package.  MMOC Members also get discounted entry to the classic car collection.The National Club will be having a presence there and the award-winning Last Saloon is housed as part of the collection along with a good representation of other Morris Minors including a low-light tourer, a split screen Traveller and two Minor Millions. Please note that individual bookings need to be made via the Great British Car Journey website - https://greatbritishcarjourney.com/Look for events - then select 21st May.  If you are a National MMOC Member, there is a discount code of MM2105.  The £10 per adult and other options will appear.

1st May 2023 Gawsworth Hall Classic Car show (pre booking required) - Church Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9RN

29th May 2023 Gawsworth Hall Young timer show (pre booking required)

If you are considering displaying a vehicle, please be advised that you must register and pre-purchase your ticket by telephoning 01260 223440 (daily 9am to 9 pm). Entries are on a first come and first served basis with tickets posted out by Royal Mail.

This year is the 25th anniversary of the Classic, which is aimed at pre-1980 vehicles (with more recent machines complementing the ethos of the events by invitation). The show takes the form of a static dosplay and informal concours. Gates open at 8.00 am with the majority of vehicles on show by mid morning.

The Youngtimer celebrates more recent classics from 1970 to 2000 with later vehicles by invitation. The event again takes the form of a static display and informal concours. Gates open 9.00 am with the majority of vehicles on display by late morning. Tremendous interest is building in this era and it's a wonderful opportunity to transport back to your youth.

I do hope to see you and remember to pre purchase your display ticket (priced at £5 per person) by telephoning 01260 223440 - best wishes Rupert Richards