RECENT EVENTS
ELVETHAM HEATH CAR SHOW (Hampshire) - 2nd September 2018
A good show in Hampshire attended by our F-TypeEC members.
Much went on throughout the day to keep everyone busy and nice weather as well to sit and enjoy.
Images
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SUMMER, SHOW & SHINE - 11th August 2018
A turn out of 54 cars attended our clubs annual event this year held at Warwick Castle. An array of XKs and F-Types were all present, along with some superb weather and endless attraction from visitors to the castle. Well done to all the trophy winners and many thanks to our trophy sponsor Jim McLean of Compressortech
DARLING BUDS OF MAY SHOW - 1st July 2018
A nice gathering of members at this Kent based show held at the film location of the old TV show by the same name. Great convoy, company, food, music, cars and lots of fun and laughter all the way.
BROMLEY MOTORING PAGEANT - 17th June 2018
Members returned once again to this very popular annual show at Norman Park in Bromley Kent. We had 20 cars on our stand and the weather managed to be ok. Thanks to Members Julian and Sue who also provided members with Pimms and strawberries and cream.
SOUTHERN AREA BREAKFAST MEET - 2nd June 2018
Members attended the Southern Area breakfast meet at The Old Control Tower Cafe at Goodwood. Members once again enjoyed reasonably priced food and watching interesting cars going around the track from the terrace overlooking the start line.
EAST MIDLANDS BREAKFAST MEET - 26th May 2018
A good gathering of members at this very popular monthly breakfast meet.
COUNTY WHEELS DAY - 22nd April 2018
A gathering of members at this very popular car display show at Woodhall Spa.
AV8 BREAKFAST MEET - 14th October 2017
Members at our very popular monthly breakfast meet at the AV8 Cafe in Cirencester in Gloucestershire.
SOUTHERN AREA BREAKFAST MEET - 7th October 2017
Members gathered together for the latest Southern Area Regional Breakfast Meet at the Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit in Sussex. Great food and company and reserved tables upstairs for club members.
JAGUAR FACTORY TOUR - 20th September 2017
Members were given the opportunity to go on a visit to the Jaguar Factory at Castle Bromwich in Birmingham on Wednesday 20th September 2017 for a very informative and enjoyable tour of the F-Type Production Line. A great day out was had by all and everyone enjoyed the exclusive insight into witnessing first hand the entire production process from sheet metal to finished car.
SANDRINGHAM: PICNIC IN THE PARK - 10th September 2017
A superb turnout of members during our visit to Sandringham in Norfolk, the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen. The house, set in 24 hectares of stunning gardens, is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk and is at the heart of the 8,000-hectare Sandringham Estate. Here members enjoyed a visit to the house and a superb picnic in the park grounds.
AV8 BREAKFAST MEET - 12th August 2017
Another good turn out of members at the monthly AV8 Cafe breakfast meet in Cirencester. A mixture of F-type's and XKs as always gave a good display of cars.
HELMINGHAM FESTIVAL - 6th August 2017
A great family day out at this very popular annual event in Suffolk. Members cars were present on our club stand and everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather, great company and superb show.
BROOKLANDS MUSEUM - 5th August 2017
A special day out for members at Brooklands Motor Museum in Surrey. Members enjoyed the surroundings of the superb museum as well as having a special photoshoot on the banking of this once historic race circuit.
SILVERSTONE CLASSIC - 29th-31st July 2017
Held at the famous Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire. Members enjoyed trade stands, live music, racing, live demonstrations, food halls etc.
Summer, Show & Shine
A nice turnout of 107 cars attended our ninth annual Summer, Show & Shine event at Arundel Castle on Saturday 12th August 2017. A variety of F-Type's. XK's and also other Jaguars and special displays were present and the weather stayed lovely as well. The club was also pleased to raise £518 on the day for the Children with Cancer, UK charity. Many thanks to everyone who attended the show and who also donated towards our chosen charity.
Baston Car & Bike Show
On Saturday 2nd July 2017 some of our members attended the Baston Car and Bike Show in Lincolnshire. With a rich automotive history, the car and bike show mixes the old with the new. It's now the largest show in the area and a must-do event for anyone interested in cars & bikes.
CLUB HQ OPEN DAY & CHARITY EVENT RAISES £1,800 FOR CANCER CHARITY
On Saturday 24th June 2017 we held our clubs first ever Open Day & Charity Event at our club HQ in Northfleet, Kent. Twenty-five cars attended the event. The day gave members the opportunity to look around the office and its surroundings and to enjoy a great family day out meeting other members and their cars. More importantly the whole day helped raise charity money for the Darent Valley Cancer Fighting Fund.
With food and drink laid on all day as well as club merchandise on show and a number of other craft stands selling items such as jewellery, handbags, scarves, framed prints etc there was lots to see and do.
Although money is still coming it appears we have raised somewhere around £1,800 for the charity so a big thank you to everyone who came along and supported this event.
A special thanks goes out to all the companies who kindly donated some great prizes for the on-line auction and our raffle and to our Guest Speaker Peter Leake who gave a couple of superb presentations on the Jaguar Le Mans racing years. Thanks also to THE EAST KENT CHORUS QUARTET, a local group who sing in the Barbershop style who provided some very joyful afternoon entertainment.
SOUTHERN AREA BREAKFAST MEET
Congratulations to all those who attended this NEW breakfast meet on Saturday 3rd June 2017 at The Old Control Tower Cafe within the Goodwood Race Circuit complex near Chichester in West Sussex. This new meet will alternate each month with another NEW breakfast meet at The Hangar Cafe at Fairoaks Airport near Chobham in Surrey.
GROWLER XIV
Some images taken from our GROWLER XIV on Saturday 20th May 2017 at Holdenby House in Northamptonshire.
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