Ford Sidevalve Owners' Club Events
What sort of events are we talking about?
This is a list of all the events known to us here at the FSOC in date order (well nearly, sometimes we like to highlight certain "special" events by listing them first!). Of course, these are events mostly suited to Ford side-valve vehicles, or enthusiasts of Ford in general. The intention is that the content here closely follows that published in every issue of the Club's magazine "Sidevalve News" but this list may be a little more up-to-date and accommodate last-minute additions, alterations and deletions - how many times have you looked forward to attending a show and turned up with your thermos and pork pies only to find it had been cancelled the previous week?
Having said all that, for most of the events listed contact details are given which may be those for a Club official or a third party event organiser.
If you know of an Event appropriate to members of the FSOC, please send details to the club's Events Co-ordinator - refer to the Contacts page for details.
Note that some key FSOC-related events have been repeated right at the start of the list of events and therefore they are effectively out of date order; these events are also repeated in the "body" of the list of date ordered events.
Saturday 4th September
Ford Sidevalve Owners' Club Spares Days
FSOC Stores Abingdon
A members only event being held at the Club's stores from 10:30 to 15:30 for the purchase of spares and regalia. For more details and the address of the Club's stores, please refer to page 3 of "Sidevalve News".
Contact: Shirley Wood via the Contacts page for details
14th August
Southern Sidevalve Day, Leeds Castle Classic Car Show, Nr. Maidstone, Kent.
Details from Richard Greenaway.
Contact: Richard Greenaway via the Regional Groups page for details
12th, 13th & 14th November
The Footman James Classic Motor Show 2010
The NEC Birmingham.
Surely the most prestigious classic car event on the calendar! The Coventry and Midlands group will be having a Club stand here and although all the cars have already been booked, we're always after members to help man the stand - why not come along?
Contact: John Porter or Geoff Hammond via the Contacts page for details, download the official event flyer here, or visit the NEC's website www.necclassicmotorshow.com.
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End of important FSOC events
Date order list now follows!
14th August
Southern Sidevalve Day, Leeds Castle Classic Car Show, Nr. Maidstone, Kent.
Details from Richard Greenaway.
Contact: Richard Greenaway via the Regional Groups page for details
14th & 15th August
Astle Park Steam Fair, Chelford, Cheshire.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
14th August
Southern Sidevalve Day, Leeds Castle Classic Car Show, Nr. Maidstone, Kent.
Details from Richard Greenaway.
Contact: Richard Greenaway via the Contacts page for details
14th August
Kirkstall Classic Car Show, Leeds.
We'll be having a Club stand if there's enough interest.
Contact: Nigel Hilling for details
15th August
Showtime Purleigh, Essex.
In aid of the Little Havens Children's Hospice.
Contact: 01621 852336 or 01621 850176 for details
21st & 22nd August
Tatton Park, Mere, Macclesfield.
Club Stand and possible Northern Sidevalve day. Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
21st & 22nd August
Ramsey 1940's Weekend, RAF Upwood
Nr Huntingdon
Closing date for entries is 30th June.
Contact: Brian Cranswick via the Contacts page for details
29th August
Capesthorn Hall Classic Car Show , Nr Macclesfield.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
30th August
Old Timers' Rally, Grand Hotel, Folkstone.
Details from Richard Greenaway.
Contact: Richard Greenaway via the Contacts page for details
Saturday 4th September
Ford Sidevalve Owners' Club Spares Days
FSOC Stores Abingdon
A members only event being held at the Club's stores from 10:30 to 15:30 for the purchase of spares and regalia. For more details and the address of the Club's stores, please refer to page 3 of "Sidevalve News".
Contact: Shirley Wood via the Contacts page for details
4th & 5th September
Skylark Country Show, off the A141 nr March, Cambs.
Contact: Brian Cranswick via the Contacts page for details
5th September
West Lancs Festival of Transport, Mere Brow, Tarleton.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
5th September
Cholmondeley Castle Classic Car & bike rally , Cheshire.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
11th & 12th September
Malpas Yesteryear Rally, Hampton Heath, Malpas.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
12th September
Uppermill Car Show, Oldham.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
12th September
Lancs Classic Car Show, Nr Preston.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
12th September
East Lancs Railway Vintage Transport Gathering, Station car park, Bury.
Entry includes a free ride on the preserved railway. Closing date 1st June.
Contact: John Lomas on 07590 436225 (after 7pm please)
18th September
The Steeple Morden Harvest Fair
between Baldock & Royston
All FSOC Members are most welcome to attend!
Contact: FSOC member David Heard 01992 413937
18th & 19th September
Birkenhead Park Festival of Transport, Birkenhead.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
19th September
Vintage & Classic Day
Turweston Aerodrome, Westbury, Brackley, Northants
Contact: For details telephone 01280 705400
19th September
Lancs Vehicle Club, Astley Hall, Nr Chorley.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
25th & 26th September
Fair Organ & Vintage Rally,Victoria Park, Widnes.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
26th September
"Sidevalve Fords in Paradise"
the Paradise collection near Reading
All the other sidevalve clubs have been invited, so come along!
Contact: Mike Cobell on 01594 834321
26th September
Walled Towns Car Run, Chester.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
26th September
Battlesbridge Grand Motorbilia Day.
Contact: 01268 769000 for details
26th September
Ramsey Country Show, Ramsey
Nr Huntingdon
We'll be having a Club stand at this show.
Contact: Brian Cranswick via the Contacts page for details
3rd October
Lancs Vehicle Club, Lytham St Anne's Promenade.
Details from Joe Wheatley.
Contact: Joe Wheatley via the Regional Groups page for details
24th October
Kent Group Meet at Offham, West Malling.
Details from Richard Greenaway.
Contact: Richard Greenaway via the Contacts page for details
12th, 13th & 14th November
The Footman James Classic Motor Show 2010
The NEC Birmingham.
Surely the most prestigious classic car event on the calendar! The Coventry and Midlands group will be having a Club stand here and although all the cars have already been booked, we're always after members to help man the stand - why not come along?
Contact: John Porter or Geoff Hammond via the Contacts page for details, download the official event flyer here, or visit the NEC's website www.necclassicmotorshow.com.
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TBD
This could be your event!
We're always to keen to advertise any event where a Ford side-valve powered vehicle may turn up. Please drop us an Email with details of forthcoming events you may feel are suitable for inclusion in our diary of events, and don't forget those contact details!
Please note that if club members would like to organise a club stand or road run themselves, they need to contact the club's Events Co-ordinator so the event can be covered under the FSOC's insurance.
Contact: Club Events Co-ordinator Brian Cranswick - refer to Contacts page for details
Don't forget!
Please make every effort to support as many of these events as you can, they really are the "public face" of both the cars and even more so, the FSOC. Who knows, we may be able to sign up a few more members too!