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  • Welcome to The UK Kit Car Club

    The aim of the club is to help and support members during the build (and inevitable ongoing maintenance and modification) as well as to plan and organise events throughout the year. The Club attends the major kit car shows throughout the year providing a stand with tea and coffee, plus a BBQ with food for members. You'll be warmly received, especially if you bring more food and drink !! We also have stands at many other shows all around the country.

    It's not just shows though, our active area secretaries and members regularly arrange run outs and longer trips to such places as Le Mans, Wales and Scotland, plus the annual club camping weekend and the traditional “end of season” get together. Keep an eye on the events section of the forum for news and details of upcoming events.

    The Club also produces four magazines a year, exclusively for club members, filled with all manner of things club or motoring related, and members can get their own articles published in it as well if they wish.

    The Club is an independent organisation, and although we have our roots as the Robin Hood Owners Club and Register (RHOCaR), we are very much a club for all makes and model of kit car, so anyone can be a "Hoody", as it's all about the state of mind, not the car you drive! Being a member of The UK Kit Car Club has many benefits above those already mentioned. Members benefit from discounted insurance with nearly all of the specialist kit car insurers, and often find that the discount is more than the club membership fee. Membership also gets you full access to the forum, and a variety of other discounts such as with Euro Car Parts. You'll also find other members are willing to go well above and beyond for any other member they see is in need of help !

    So whether you own a Robin Hood, a GBS Zero, a Locost, an MK, a Westfield, a Caterham, (or any of the many other types of kit car), everyone can benefit from joining, so what are you waiting for ?


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    July 26Th Pentillie Festival Of Motorsport (Cornwall)

    SSSLINE
    By SSSLINE,

    Pentillie Festival Of Motorsport, this will be with the SW kitcars group and tickets are to be bought individually, link below, but if I know numbers going we will get a common space to park in etc, just quote SW kitcars on the booking.

     

    Cheers

    Tony.R

     

     

    https://www.facebook.com/pentilliefestivalofmotorsport

     

    http://www.pentilliefestivalofmotorsport.co.uk/ticketshop.html


    Leicestershire Area Meeting Wednesday 17Th June

    Andi
    By Andi,

    The next meeting will be at The Greenhouse Cafe

    The Langton Farm Shop, Melton Road,

    East Langton, Leicestershire, LE167TG

    01858545819

     

    http://www.langtongr...Greenhouse.html

     

    This is where a Classic Car Show is hosted. The only downside is it finishes at 9pm, It does start at 4pm though.

     

    All welcome.

     

     

    Andi


    North East Area Extra Meeting

    Guest norm
    By Guest norm,

    Extra Meeting North East Area on Thursday the 11 June 2015 at 7.00pm at The Old Farmhouse Pub (DL2 1JZ)to the

    East of Darlington which is on the right a short distance along the A67 (Airport road)from the junction with the A66

    Darlington ring road.

     

    Hope to see you there.

    NORMAN.


    Ad Hoc Lincolnshire Meeting For Sunday 7Th June

    alanrichey
    By alanrichey,

    Ever since I became Area Sec I have promised we would have a Sunday lunch picnic at Rutland Water.

     

    Having seen the weather forecast for Sunday I think this is the weekend to do it. I know it's short notice but I don't want to waste the opportunity.

     

    Basically I intend to take a picnic lunch to the Car Park next to the Tourist Information Centre and anyone who wants to bring one is welcome to join me. No need to say if you are coming, just pitch up. If no-one else comes I shall just have a gentle stroll then an afternoon nap in the sunshine. Will probably get sunburned. :)

     

    The Car Park is in the North-East corner of Rutland Water (Follow this link for Google Maps) and charges £1.50 for an hour, £3 for all day. I intend to be there from about 12:00. There are lots of areas to park, although it might be quite busy so whoever gets there first can bag a pitch.

     

    Al


    Haynes Breakfast Meet From Exeter Services Sunday 7Th June

    SSSLINE
    By SSSLINE,

    Hi,

    08:30 meet at Exeter services for a run upto the monthly Haynes breakfast meet if anyone fancies it :)

     

    Cheers

    Tony.R


    Midlands Run To Wales 7Th To 9Th August 2015

    richyb66
    By richyb66,

    The fourth Midlands run out to Wales will be taking place once again on the second weekend in August, Friday 7th to Sunday 9th 2015. Never one to change a popular format, the destination will be near Nefyn on the Llyn Peninsula in North West Wales for some scenic driving, laughing until our eyes hurt and hopefully some decent weather. Accommodation can be camping or B&B depending on personal choice.

    A Friday afternoon departure allows a more relaxed day out on the Saturday but as not everyone may be able to get the afternoon off, there may be the chance to join us on the Saturday instead if necessary. People travelling on Friday from the central Midlands will need to allow 4 hours driving at a sensible speed (c150 miles) with a couple of stops en-route. On arrival on the Llyn, people usually get checked into their accommodation and then meet up for a few drinks at a local pub.

    The driving route Saturday was around 120 miles spread out across the day with a stop off for lunch on the way.

    The route on the Saturday was roughly this but I can mix it around depending on what progress we make and conditions on the day:

    Saturday Drive

    Saturday night I’ll do another BBQ at my house and we can see just how many cars will fit on my drive. After the food, we’re usually off down the pub again for more shenanigans.

    Sunday will be travel home day but again there’s the opportunity to stop off en-route somewhere like Portmeirion. There’s plenty to do and I’ve done most of it so I can easily find stuff if people want something to kill a few hours

    This years event has pretty much promoted itself – Kerry set the date by booking his accommodation last November and telling me it was on. Soon after others followed. Last years event proved that anything more than 10 cars in a group quickly becomes unmanageable so I’ve decided to have 2 group this year and so a 20 car limit. So far I’m up to 16 cars so still a few places left. 2 groups will also give the option to vary the routes slightly for part of the return leg and maybe have one group take the more sedate coastal route back and the second group can do a longer more challenging run depending on time and what people want to do.

    This is some of the local accommodation available, I suspect that the first 2 may be fully booked up by the regulars but they may still have availability. Make sure you mention you’re with the kit car club and they may be able to suggest alternatives if they can’t take a booking themselves.

    If somewhere is fully booked, can you let me know and I’ll note it on the thread.

    Also, if booking becomes a problem, please let me know and I’ll try and look up more places. So far no one has braved the camping option but it’s still available and there’s some great scenic pitches nearby.

    Terfyn B and B
    Lon Terfyn
    Morfa Nefyn
    LL53 6BA
    01758 721332
    http://www.terfynbedandbreakfast.com/

    Llys Olwen Guest House
    Lon Tan Y Bryn
    Morfa Nefyn
    LL53 6BT
    01758 720493
    http://llysolwen.co.uk/

    Glascoed B and B
    Lon Uchaf
    Morfa Nefyn
    LL53 6AL
    01758 720151

    Caeau Capel Hotel
    Rhodfa'r Mor
    Nefyn
    Gwynedd
    LL53 6EB
    Tel: 01758 720240
    Fax: 01758 720750
    http://www.caeaucape...l.com/index.htm

    Fairway Country Hotel
    Lon Ilchaf
    Morfa Nefyn
    Gwynedd
    LL53 6AD
    01758 721888
    www.fairwaycountryhotel.co.uk


    Graeanfryn Farm B and B and Camping
    Morfa Nefyn
    LL53 6YQ
    01758 720455

    For camping, as well as Graenfryn Farm, there are a couple of additional options, the first was the site suggest previously (but not actually used). This is in a great spot but access to the lower camping field may be difficult due to ground clearance issues so it’s probably worth asking the question if they plan on using the lower field. The owner is very helpful and can accommodate most needs. The location is just a couple of minutes drive from Nefyn literally at the bottom of my road.

    Penisarlon Farm
    Pistyll
    Nefyn
    LL53 6LR
    01758 721553
    http://www.penisarlonfarm.co.uk/home

    Second option is a bit closer to Nefyn, no website and it’s fairly small site but it’s very popular for camping and gets good reviews:

    Wern Caravan Park
    Pistyll
    Nefyn
    LL53 6LN
    01758 720432



    ATTENDANCE LIST.

    richyb66 and Jackie

    Gaz and Steve

    TERFYN B &B

    Andi
    Chris (Tractor)
    Kerry and Sharon
    Derek and Marylin

    LLYS OLWEN GUEST HOUSE

    Jez (Jez Morton) and Dan
    Steve (Thrashed)
    Trevor (RedTrev) and Brian
    Keith (unclechief)
    Ade (ac01)

    CAEAU CAPEL

    Bob (florin) and Mo
    Mal and Jill (mal)

    FAIRWAY COUNTRY HOTEL

    Nick (nicklogistics)


    GRAEANFRYN FARM

    Martin T, Isabell & Karen + Stuart and Sue

    ACCOMODATION TBA

    Stuart (theduck) and Sarah


    Mark has had to drop out but Including the TBA's we've still got 15 cars for the run out on Saturday and it means there's now 5 places left


    South Yorkshire Area Meet June

    sj-bradley
    By sj-bradley,

    Is this still on for the 1st Wednesday June?

     

    Simon.


    Blyton Park Track Day

    Tazzzzman1
    By Tazzzzman1,

    Well, its fast approaching the big 5...0 for me.

    So SWMBO asked what I wanted. After picking myself up off the floor when I mentioned something about a 30 yr old blonde.... :vava:

    She agreed to buy me a track day............. :yahoo: :yahoo: :wub:

     

    So just seeing if any one wants to join in the fun and join me at Blyton, giving the newly charged beast some proper welly... :ph34r: before the divorce proceedings begin.... :rofl: :rofl: Only kidding :give_rose:

     

     

    Sunday July 5th. Open pit lane, full circuit

     

    http://www.trackdays.co.uk/tracks/blyton-park.htm

     

     

    Catch me if you can 8)


    Coventry Motofest 2015 (Info And Directions)

    Derek
    By Derek,

    From the organizer........

     

    Here are the final confirmation details for your club stand at Coventry MotoFest 2015. We are expecting you on both Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May, with approx 30 cars. There is no set time

    that cars have to be "on stand" but before 10am would be preferrable before the city centre gets too busy with shoppers and MotoFest visitors.

     

    Your club stand is on grass area on Little Park Street just past the main classic car parking entrance at Salt Lane. Use postcode CV1 2JZ to get you into Little Park Street. As you approach

    the pedestrian crossing the club stand is on your right hand side. Cars will need to drive up to the pedestrian crossing and turn right on to the pavement (using the pedestrian crossing to access the

    pavement). As cars drive on to the pavement, the grass area is directly in front (see attached photo). Keep the pedestrian crossing area clear as another club will be using it to access their club space

    on the nearby. Please manoeuvre slowly and with hazards on until stationary on the grass. Park up on as much of grass area to create a super club display.

     

    Please ensure that club members bring driptrays if they are aware of any fluid drips.

     

    Mark Rowland is the MotoFest Club liaison officer for the weekend. His mobile number for the MotoFest weekend is 07917817025. Failing that my number is 07891456538. Mark aims to get around all the clubs

    early on Saturday & Sunday to hand out MotoFest event guides and vehicle display passes which need to displayed in cars.

     

    MotoFest classic car parade lap - we aim to close motoring activities on both days at 5pm with a mass parade on the ring road of owner and club cars that are on display in the city. Each car will need to

    clearly display the vehicle pass to allow access to the parade lap. Details of where to head for will be printed on the display pass. After the parade lap, cars will disperse to go home etc.

     

    If cars need to leave early , that is fine.

     

    The event guide & map is available to download on the website at https://coventrymotofest.com/weekend

     

    There is also a handy route guide which gives the easiest routes to get over the ring road into the city centre - whilst the ring road is closed, most of the junctions remain open to allow cars to get

    in. https://coventrymotofest.com/sites/default/files/motofest_2015_route_info_v1.pdf

     

    Thanks to the Club for supporting Coventry MotoFest and have a good time! If you have an questions, just email me at displays@coventrymotofest.com

     

     

     

     

     

    Regards

    Matt Phillips

    Displays Director

    Coventry MotoFest

    www.coventrymotofest.com


    North East Area Meeting

    alantoon
    By alantoon,

    Is any-one else going to the meeting at the The Church Mouse Chester le Street, DH2 3RJ on Wednesday? I will be there about 8pm,hope to see you there. Alan


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