Here is where we’ll publish a rolling list of events:
Key to Events
= Events organised by the club for members and guests, full details of these events can be found in the club magazine
= Events organised by others but where there will be a club presence. Plans may well change so please keep an eye on the club mag closer to the time or contact the named member or a member of the committee.
There are many of the following events that have been cancelled or postponed due to Covid 19 Coronavirus, whilst we are all disappointed everyones health must come first. We will do our best to keep the events list up to date however with the world changing daily this is difficult so please remember to check with event websites or organisers before going to see if an event is still going ahead!
NOVEMBER
Sunday 29th
AGM & Winter Lunch, Sharnbrook Hotel, Park Lane, Sharnbrook, MK44 1LX – CANCELLED UPDATE IN DECEMBER MAGAZINE
EVENTS 2021
Saturday 27th March
Silverstone Experience Club Visit, Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, NN12 8TN
We are organising a club visit to the new Silverstone Experience Centre. This is a ticketed event and places must be booked and paid for in advance. Please email events@fiat500club.org.uk to book your place, depending on group numbers tickets will be £17.50 / £18.75 adults, £8.75 / £9.50 Child 5-15 yrs, Seniors 65+ (ID required) £14.00 / £14.40. You will then be given payment details.
The Silverstone Experience is a brand new visitor attraction at The Home of British Mo-tor Racing. Visitors can take an immersive 2 – 3 hour journey through the past, present and future of British motor racing and the history of the famous racing circuit. You will discover everything from medieval monks to WW2 Wellington Bombers and will be able to get up close to Formula 1 cars and racing motorcycles. The Silverstone Experience is packed with hands-on activities. Children and grown-ups alike can climb into a replica Grand Prix car, practice their skills as an RAF pilot and try commentating on a race. They’ll also be able to find out about the science and engineering behind the sport in the engaging Tech Lab. Add to this a 360-degree cinema experience, ‘The Ultimate Lap of Silverstone,’ and an outdoor track trail and there’s something for everyone!
• 2-3 hours of entertainment for everyone, not just motorsports enthusiasts.
• Family-friendly, indoors except for outdoor heritage track trail
• Atrium Café & Shop with exclusive Silverstone Merchandise
• Entrance includes 360-degree cinema experience – The Ultimate Lap of Silverstone
• Free Club Area Parking
Visit www.silverstone-experience.co.uk for more details.
Date TBC – Changed from 2020
Derbyshire Discovery Tour
We have now done the initial planning for this tour around the scenic Peak District. Based out of Baslow where there is a variety of accommodation to suit most tastes and a campsite, we are planning three circular routes on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of around 45 – 55 miles each. Folk will be free to join for all or any of the days.
We have been visiting the Peak District for years but found some fabulous scenic drives in areas new to us. Visit the grand estates such as Chatsworth, drive the dramatic “Cat & Fiddle” road to 1,700 feet over the moors (in the past it gained a reputation of being used by mad motorcyclists but there are so many speed cameras these days it is completely safe), for the foodies, we aim to visit Bakewell for a famous pie and the equally well known Hartington Cheese Shop. We are also planning to visit some lovely places like Tissington and Castleton and probably take a peak (excuse the pun!) into one of several caverns in the area. On the Sunday we are planning to drive over Mam Tor with it’s stunning views of Winnats Pass – they say on a clear day that you can see all the way to Manchester! – and we will try and fit in a visit to the famous “plague” village of Eyam where the villagers made the heroic decision to quarantine themselves to prevent the spread of the disease. As you will gather a lot to see and we may not be able to do it all but we will do our best.
Finally, If you like walking, you can’t visit the Peak District without taking your boots and so we will be arranging to stay on an extra night or two for those who want a break from driving and a chance to enjoy some fabulous walking country.
To register interest please contact stephen.r.edmonds@btinternet.com or 07976 921986
April 30th – May 3rd
Dorset Delights
The Dorset Dawdle was to be May 2020. We thought it best to cancel re-scheduling of the Dawdle and make a firm date for 2021 of the Early bank holiday April 30th to May 3rd. Also, note that we have changed the name to Dorset Delights and hope this bodes better. Please contact Gill on watkinplumbing257@btinternet.com or 01300 345257
May 21st–May 24th
Dutch Lustrum Event
The club will be attending the 2020 cancelled 40 year anniversary event, to be held in Braamt, Holland.
More details to follow.