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Our branch members enjoy many club events throughout the year, including car shows, show 'n shines, rallies, runs, tours, parades, social events, and organised shows.  Our biggest club event of the year is the Brits on the Beach held at Transfer Beach in beautiful Ladysmith, BC.  Keep an eye on this page for events and updates.

Contact Howard Lockhart, our Events Co-ordinator, if you would like to plan, host, or submit a branch event.

   

**  Click here for the preliminary info for Brits Round BC 2012  **

Update (January 10th, 2012)

Click here for the Island Add-On to BRBC (30-Jan-2012)

 

Branch Events Planning Calendar 2012                                                                                                       Updated 17 May, 2012

MAY

 

17

Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion

19

All British Field Meet at Van Dusen Botanical Gardens  "Come & Smell the Roadsters!" For registration, details and contact information click here: Western Driver - 2012 Vancouver ABFM Details

20

Nanaimo Empire Days Parade – Al Thompson will be the Wagon Master.  Entrants for the parade will need to arrive 1.5 hours earlier than parade start time. Meet at Victoria Rd and Needham St before noon or before 11am if you want your car to be judged.   Lunch to follow at the Howard Johnson.  The more the merrier!  Please let Al Thompson know if you plan to attend.  iralthompson@shaw.ca or call 250-756-0452.

21

Smokin Oldies Show and Shine at the Bowen Rd Co-op. Entry fee is $15 if early or $20 at the show.

23 A&W "Cruisin' the Dub" officially kicks off.  Come out Wednesdays  6 - 8 pm and enjoy the fun.  We will go for a short drive and return for refreshments.   www.awnanaimo.com

The Ladysmith A&W starts their cruisin' on June 7th at 5:30 and will continue every Thursday until September.

TBA Kitty Coleman Gardens - date TBA Wagon Master needed

JUNE

 

21

Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion

22-23

To be confirmed – AGM hosted by Vancouver Coast Branch

24

Start for Brits ‘Round BC – BRBC – Wagon Master:  Ric MacDonald – Vancouver Coast Branch

24

Open for a run for those not going on BRBC

JULY

 

1

Salt Spring Island Vintage Vehicle Show – To be confirmed

4

BRBC  ends at Pemberton

15

Brits on the Beach – Ladysmith –  Our Branch’s main event

19

Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion

22

Run - TBA. Wagon Masters: Geoff & Candy Francis

AUGUST

 

4 Proposed:  Victoria Air Museum Open House featuring our cars.  Information to follow.

12

Ladysmith Parade – Wagon Master needed

16

Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion

18 Comox Branch's - Filberg pre-show activities start at 1pm with a tour of the valley and ending with a BBQ at Frank's place.  For those wishing to stay overnight contact David Whitworth in Comox for information.
18 Fundraising Poker Run to Mt Washington.  There are 7 check points along the way.  Contact the Events Coordinator for details.

19

Filberg Car Show – Comox Valley Branch's main event.  Registration at the gate starts 08:30am -  Wagon Master needed

SEPTEMBER

 

1-2

ABFM – Portland – date to be confirmed

9

E.C.A.I.P. English Car Affair In The Park – South Island Branch's main event - is at Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Park, Colwood, BC.  The Marque for this year is the MGB - marking the 50th Anniversary.  Registration not yet available.  For more information go the the South Island Branch's linked here SIB Events page.

20

Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion

23

Gabriola Island Tour organized by Dee Jacobsen, John Rowland, Terry & Jerrie MacFarlane.  Info to be updated later.

TBA Run to Air Museum - Details to come.

OCTOBER

 

18

Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion

21

Open for a run

NOVEMBER

 

15

Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion

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Annual Banquet - Date and info TBA

DECEMBER

 

 

 

Past 2012 Events

JANUARY

 

8

3rd Annual Polar Bear Walk - Wagon Masters: Malcolm & Janet Hargrave – Meet at Canadian Tire at 10:30. Anyone wishing to meet us at Rathtrevor can do so around 11:15 to 11:30. We will be going for brunch at Boston Pizza in Parksville.
Walk will be on rain or shine, unless roads are unsafe to drive.

19

Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion

FEBRUARY

 

16

Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion

19

Five-pin bowling afternoon at the Brechin Lanes- coordinated by Al Thompson 3:30 - 5pm Dinner following.

MARCH

 

15

Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion

18

Brunch Run to Qualicum Bay.  Wagon Master: Norm Hall.  Leave Can Tire in Nanaimo at 10:00 am and meet at Qualicum Beach at 10:30'ish.  Please contact Norm so he can make reservations at the restaurant.

   
15 The OECC South Island Branch is presenting their 7th Annual Restoration Fair and Swap Meet on Sunday, April 15th at Heritage Acres (Saanich Historical Artifacts) on Lochside Drive off Island View Road off the Pat Bay Highway in Victoria.  Attached is the promotional poster and the registration form.Al Thompson will be wagon master for those who want to participate.  Meet at Southgate Mall for departure of 7:45 am sharp.To go to the South Island Branch's web, and to register click here.
19 Branch Meeting – 7:00 pm at Lantzville Canadian Legion
22 12th Annual Bunny Hop Run - Wagon Master Dave Harris plans to leave Chase River at 10:00 a.m. with a half hour stop at Barton & Leier Gallery followed by lunch at the Cottonwood Golf Club. Cost is $15 for lunch.

APRIL

 
21 - 31 31st Annual La Conner Tulip Rallye  The La Conner Tulip Rallye is sponsored by the MG Car Club Northwest Centre and is held in conjunction each year with the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.  tuliprallye@aol.com
   

 

 

 

For 2011 branch events click here