RREC Wessex Events
Full information and booking details are also available in our email newsletter.
Please let event organisers know that you are interested in their event otherwise perceived lack of interest may cause an event to be cancelled.
And please let them know if you are unable to attend for any reason.
New venue for regular monthly meeting
Our Noggin & Natter has moved venue:
Venue – The Bakers Arms
(Just off the Bakers Arms Roundabout on the A35)
Dorchester Road
Lytchett Minster
BH16 6JF
When – first Wednesday of each month from 7pm
Booking – Not required, no fee, just turn up
For further information, please contact secretary@rrecwessex.org.uk
Noggin & Natter - Tuesday November 5th - 7pm - The Saint Peters Finger, Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster BH16 6JE
For our November gathering and social event we have selected a different venue which is just a short distance from the Baker's Arms. The St Peters Finger is a very nice Hall & Woodhouse country pub with good quality food. There is the option to dine or simply have a drink and a chat with like minded car enthusiasts from the Wessex Section. Due to the darker nights, modern (none club cars) are most welcome. Join us anytime from 7pm.
Honda Motorcycle Collection Visit Tuesday 26th November 2024
Dave Thomas has kindly offered to give members a guided tour of his impressive collection of 40+ Honda Motorbikes in Lee on Solent, PO13 9JQ on 26th November 2024.
10.30am coffee and biscuits on arrival.
The tour will be followed by lunch in the pub opposite.
There isn’t a charge for the tour, lunch at own expense.
Numbers are restricted so please book your place with secretary@rrecwessex.org.uk
Wessex Section Christmas Lunch - Sunday 1st December, Cliff Hotel,Canford Cliffs BH13 7HX
The Wessex Section Christmas Lunch is to be held at the Cliff Hotel, Canford Cliffs, Poole on the 1st of December 2024 at 12 Noon.
For those who have not visited the Cliff Hotel before, you are in for a treat. Beautifully situated in Canford Cliffs with generous car parking facilities (club cars not essential) and high quality dining.
We have the provision of a private dining room for the RREC Wessex Section if more than 20 people book lunch. If the number is less than 20, we will use the main dining room. There are two price options for luncheon with vegetarian choices available, but you do not need to select anything from the menu at this time. For a menu prevue, please visit - http://www.thecliffcanfordcliffs.co.uk
At this time we simply require expressions of interest to those members and guests who would like to join the Section for Christmas Lunch, please email our Secretary on secretary@rrecwessex.org.uk
A payment will be required at the time of selecting your menu choices. We will contact those expressing interest to share the menu and arrange for deposit payment before the end of October.
New Forest New Year Lunch - Thursday 30 January 2025, Sway, New Forest
The January Lunch in 2025 is to be held at The Old Mill near Sway just outside the New Forest. It will take place on Thursday 30th January. Please arrive from 12 noon for lunch at 1pm.
The Old Mill is in a picturesque setting with streams flowing through the gardens. Eating outside in the gardens and by the water won’t be as inviting as it is in the warmer months, but the pub is cosy and warm inside. There is a large car park.
To reserve a place please email Steve Wilks on rslwilks@gmail.com. A deposit of £10 per person is required payable to the Section Account:-
Bank: HSBC
Account name: RREC Wessex Section
Sort code: 40-30-36
Account number: 01564099
Please reference your payment with ‘Jan Lunch’.
Menus will be available in the New Year for you to choose from.
Looking ahead: 2025 dates for your diary
Thursday 20th March 2025 - Wessex Section AGM - Balmer Lawn Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire.SO42 7ZB. Meeting starts at 11 am. Optional lunch after.
New Venue
Sat 3rd May 2025 - BDAC - High flyers will head to Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, Hangar 1 South, Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury,SP4 6DZ. Contact chair@rrecwessex.org.uk>
New Venue
Sunday 25th May 2025 - RREC South of England Rally, Bradfield College,RG7 6AU - contact Ted Meacham emeacham@hotmail.com
Sunday 15th June - Annual Father’s Day Rally at Highcliffe Castle, Dorset. BH23 4LE Contact Brian Palmer at chair@rrecwessex.org.uk
Saturday 28th June Holme for Gardens return visit for a picnic at this lovely, venue - bring your own or enjoy their excellent onsite cafe and local produce shop. Contact Brian Palmer at chair@rrecwessex.org.uk
New Venue
Thursday 10th July- Picnic & Rally - Breamore House, Fordingbridge, Hants. SP6 2DF - contact Brian Palmer at chair@rrecwessex.org.uk
Sat 12th July 2025 CS Rolls Memorial meeting
Sunday 20th July Sherborne Supercar & Classic Show contact Chris Sheldrake editor@rrecwessex.org.uk
12th-15th September Rouen (France) Auto Retro Show contact Chris Sheldrake editor@rrecwessex.org.uk
Interested in organising an event?
Ideas for interesting local events are always welcome. If you've got an idea for an event in any part of the Wessex area please take a look at our event organiser's guide for a checklist of actions for a successful event - then get organising!
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