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 St Peter’s Finger
Dorchester Rd
Lytchett Minster
BH16 6JE
When – first Tuesday of each month from 7pm
Booking – Not required, no fee, just turn up
For further information, please contact secretary@rrecwessex.org.uk
RREC Wessex Section AGM
Thursday 20th March 2025 - - Balmer Lawn Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire.SO42 7ZB.
Meeting starts at 11 am. Optional lunch after.
Please let Steve Wilks know if you wish to book a table for lunch at your own expense. Please choose from either menu below and let him have your choices asap at rslwilks@gmail.com
Sunday 10th August - Gary Wragg’s Somerset Picnic
Blackworthy Farm, Castle Cary, BA7 7PH
Our Somerset County Contact’s popular annual bash down on the farm from 11am. Jointly with Yeovil Car Club. Lots to interest with Steam Traction Engines, Gary’s own 1936 Dennis Fire Engine and maybe his steam loco will make an appearance, too. Tea, Coffee and soft drinks provided with yummy homemade biscuits.
Contact Gary on 07818 191161 or email gary.wragg@rrecwessex.
Looking ahead: further 2025 dates for your diary
Sunday 27 April 2025 Beaulieu Best of British - note this has changed to being a spring event
New Venue
Saturday 3 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 25 May 2025 - RREC South of England Rally, Bradfield College,RG7 6AU - contact Ted Meacham emeacham@hotmail.com
Sunday 15 June - Annual Father’s Day Rally at Highcliffe Castle, Dorset. BH23 4LE Contact Brian Palmer at chair@rrecwessex.org.uk
Saturday 28 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 10 July- Picnic & Rally - Breamore House, Fordingbridge, Hants. SP6 2DF - contact Brian Palmer at chair@rrecwessex.org.uk
Sat 12 July 2025 CS Rolls Memorial meeting
Sunday 20 July Sherborne Supercar & Classic Show contact Chris Sheldrake editor@rrecwessex.org.uk
12-15 September Rouen (France) Auto Retro Show contact Chris Sheldrake editor@rrecwessex.org.uk
Invitationals
Local events notified by members which are NOT official RREC Wessex events - and NOT covered by our insurance - but which members may wish to support.
Dorset Blind Association - motor show at Lulworth Castle on Sunday 18th May. see www.lulworth.com then select visit and then motor show 2025.
The John Haynes Classic - at the Haynes Museum on Sunday 7th September. see www.johnhaynesclassic.co.
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!
Insurance
Public Liability insurance cover for presentation to public event organisers: Public Liability insurance details