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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Blyton Park Track Day
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....
She agreed to buy me a track day............. :yahoo:
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... before the divorce proceedings begin.... :rofl: Only kidding
Sunday July 5th. Open pit lane, full circuit
http://www.trackdays.co.uk/tracks/blyton-park.htm
Catch me if you can
Coventry Motofest 2015 (Info And Directions)
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
North East Area Meeting
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