Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) - Drive It Day
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Date26th April 2009
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PlaceVarious
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The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs
urges all owners of historic vehicles to use them on or near St George's Day.
This is a national annual event called Drive It Day, which aims to raise public awareness of the historic vehicle movement.
The day commemorates the date in 1900 when 64 cars left London for the Thousand Mile Trial - an incredible undertaking for that time.
Drive It Day (DID) this year was on Sunday April 26th.
Many events were organised across the country which gave us an excuse to get our classics out and go somewhere!
Similarly to last year, those in the Oxfordshire/Wiltshire/Berkshire area were encouraged to use the Royal Oak at Bishopstone as a staging post on their travels. See Option 1 below.
Local choices are shown below!
WIVERN members at Steventon
More pictures from Steventon
More pictures from Steventon
Similarly to last year, those in the Oxfordshire/Wiltshire/Berkshire area were encouraged to use the Royal Oak at Bishopstone as a staging post on their travels. See Option 1 below.
WIVERN members at Lambourne
More pictures from Lambourne
More pictures from Lambourne
Local choices are shown below!
Please note
The Aston Martin Heritage Trust at Drayton St Leonard was not open for DID this year.
The following events were within easy reach of Oxford
Option 1. Royal Oak, Bishopstone
Option 2. Hagerty International, Silverstone
Option 3. Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon
Option 4. RAF Museum, Hendon
Option 5. Stourhead Mansion and Garden
Option 6. MG Car Club Abingdon Works Centre St. George's Day Run
Option 7. Midland Vehicle Preservation Society
Option 8. Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden, Bedforshire
Option 9. Coventry Transport Museum
Option 10. Vintage Sports Car Club
Option 11. Wivern Car Club
Option 2. Hagerty International, Silverstone
Option 3. Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon
Option 4. RAF Museum, Hendon
Option 5. Stourhead Mansion and Garden
Option 6. MG Car Club Abingdon Works Centre St. George's Day Run
Option 7. Midland Vehicle Preservation Society
Option 8. Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden, Bedforshire
Option 9. Coventry Transport Museum
Option 10. Vintage Sports Car Club
Option 11. Wivern Car Club
Royal Oak, Bishopstone
Web
Address
The Royal Oak, Bishopstone, Swindon, SN6 8PP
Telephone
01793 790481
The Royal Oak welcomes all historic vehicles, although
as the approach roads are narrow, it isn't suitable for large commercials.The pub is owned by a local organic food farm and prides itself on the quality of the meat on its traditional menu.
The Royal Oak is within five miles of the A420 Oxford to Swindon road (due south of Shrivenham), and close to the A345/A419/M4 interchange. It is on OS 1:50 000 sheet 174, and the National Grid Reference is SU 245 837.
Light refreshments throughout the day with pre-booked lunches 1200-1500.
FBHVC secretary and board members will be in attendance.
Hagerty International, Silverstone
Web
Address
Hagerty International Ltd, Silverstone Innovation Centre, Silverstone Circuit, Northants, NN12 8GX
Telephone
01327 856002
Hagerty International is a classic car insurance company based at Silverstone.
They will be hosting up to 150 cars at their Silverstone headquarters, starting at 09.30 for registration, followed by a short tour of approximately 50 miles. Participants will then return to the circuit for parade laps before lunch at the Silverstone Racing Club.
The event is free of charge, but there will be a raffle to raise funds for worthy local causes. For details and a booking form contact Phil Dunne 01327 856002, or email pdunne@hagerty.com.
Click for more information on the location of this event.
Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon
Web
Address
Heritage Motor Centre, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ
Telephone
01926 645032
There will be a special reserved parking area for groups on Drive It Day, and a special museum entry rate for all participants £4 per person. Under 5s free.
See: http://events.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/events_2009_driveit.html for more details of the event or contact John Bishop, Car Clubs & Groups Co-ordinator Tel: 01926 645032. Email: groups@heritage-motor-centre.co.uk.
RAF Museum, Hendon
Web
Address
RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL
JEC London Region this year has a trip to the RAF Museum, Hendon. For more information, contact them via email: info@JagClub.org.uk.
Stourhead Mansion and Garden
Web
Address
Stourhead, Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6QD
Telephone
01628 524477
JEC Thames Valley Region will be visiting Stourhead, the Palladian Mansion and famous 18th Century landscaped garden.
The trip to Stourhead is about 75 miles. Planned arrival time is 11:00 - 11:15. There will be a designated parking area with the possibility of a separate room for lunch.
Group Rate should be available for those who are not National Trust Members.
Please contact Tim Graves for more information, and to give him an idea of numbers: TimJaguar@Gmail.com or 01628 524477.
MG Car Club Abingdon Works Centre St. George's Day Run
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Address
Sophos Plc, The Pentagon, Abingdon Science Park, Abingdon, OX14 3YP
Telephone
01235 529331 or 01256 328669
Starting from Sophos Plc at the Abingdon Science Park. Abingdon, the St. George's Run coincides with the FBHVC's "Drive it Day". The event is open to all classic cars.
The route is 40 miles with a tulip route book.
Entry fee £5, payable on the day.
To register your entry contact Richard Martin on 01235 529331, email: rmartin949@aol.com or Bob Foster 01256 328669, email: foster.r@sky.com.
Midland Vehicle Preservation Society
Web
Telephone
01788 815547
Midland Vehicle Preservation Society are organising a drive from Southam, Warwickshire to Woodstock, Oxfordshire (approx 38 miles).
All are welcome to join them. For details telephone: 01788 815547.
Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden, Bedfordshire
Web
Address
The Shuttleworth Collection, Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome, Nr. Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP
Telephone
01767 627398
There will be a special group rate admission on Drive It Day of £7 per person.
There will be plenty of parking available on the hard standing area in front of the hangars, and a warm welcome from the staff.
Coventry Transport Museum
Web
Address
Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1JD
Telephone
01844 212573 or 07977 371949
TR Register - Chiltern Group has arranged a run to the Transport Museum in Coventry, meeting up in a couple of convenient places for a run up to Coventry together, taking a scenic route and avoiding the motorways.
Once there, it is hoped to park in a privileged spot, right by the entrance, so there is a need to know numbers a week in advance to ensure sufficient spaces are available.
Ron Rumens has made all the arrangements.
See www.Chiltern-TRs.co.uk/Events.htm for more details.
Vintage Sports Car Club
Web
Address
The Old Post Office, West Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5EL
Telephone
01608 644777
The Vintage Sports Car Club will open its headquarters in Chipping Norton. The club office will be open to receive visitors from 10.00am until 4.00pm. Tea and biscuits will be available and there are several local hostelries if visitors require further sustenance.
Please ring Gill Batkin 01608 644777 Ext 5 if you are planning to come.
Wivern Car Group
Web
Address
The Fox Inn, 29 High Street, Steventon, OX13 6RZ
Telephone
01235 831872
The WIVERN Car Group is meeting for lunch at The Fox, with a carvery as well as other menu choices. A really good selection of interesting cars is guaranteed from around midday. Lunch is followed by an optional informal ramble through the Berkshire Downs, taking in afternoon tea at Lambourne.
