Historic Transport Club
Events
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Forthcoming Events List can be found at end of Page
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The main event of the Club Year is the annual Devon Coastal Run which takes
place on the third weekend of July and takes
in
some 70 miles of Devons most picturesque and glorious scenery. Commencing
at Haldon on the outskirts of Exeter entrants proceed along the side of the
River Exe through rolling countrytside to Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth,
Torbay, Totnes, Buckfastleigh (with a short stop at Buckfast Railway Station,
the "Primrose Line") the charming old town of Ashburton and onwards
to the Rallyfield at Mill Marsh Park at Bovey Tracey. Vehicles assembling
here from Mid-day on, drivers and passengers then go on to enjoy hunting through
the various autojumble stands, admiring some 300 assembled vehicles from Motor
Cycles, Vintage Cars (pre 1930) Post Vintage (pre-war), Classic Cars up to
the early 1970`s, Vans, Lorrys, Fire Engines, Busses, Coaches, Heavy Commercials,
Military/Emergency vehicles. Tiverton Band is usually on hand to supply the
musical entertainment and an Autojumble where you can search for this elusive
part plus food and ice cream vendors.
Vehicles on display at Mill Marsh Park
During the Summer Months the evening meetings can be visits to various places of interest, such as the Fire Service Control Room, this we really enjoyed by club members who gained considerable knowledge as to how these highly dedicated people look after us as residents. During the long light eveings, runs to Country Pubs in the heart of Dartmoor are also highly enjoyed. The annual bar-b-q, always the month following the Coastal Run, a "thank you" to all those members who gave their time and hard work to make the July event the success it has been for the past 29 years is always well attended, being August it has been wet on occassions but the fun still goes on! With Autumns arrival in September we return to the "Club Pub" at Kenn where the indoor programme restarts.
Institute of Waste Management Exhibition
An interesting collection of Commercial Vehicles which were on display at Paignton Seafront during the above exhibition in 2007.
Whats On - Events Calendar
NOTE: The information given below has been compiled from various sources and whilst believed correct the accuracy thereof cannot be guaranteed by either the HTC nor any of its Officials. We strongly recommend that if you desire to attend any of these events then you personally verify that the event is taking place on the date given and at the same location. We are now including details of Boat Jumbles as a number of Club Members have interests in the marine world in addition to vintage and classic motoring. In most instances you will find a contact name and number given. If you would like your event to be listed below then please send details to "htc@dugdalevms.com" (do not include inverted comma)..
List of Events for 2010
February 13/14th (Sat/Sun) Footman James 1st Shepton Mallet Autojumble at Royal Bath Showground. For further details contact 0117 9071000.
March 14th. Boat Jumble 10am. Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone. Details 023 92381405.
March 28th. Boat Jumble 10am. Canford Park Areana, Magmna Rd Poole, Dorset. Tel: 023 92381405.
March 28th. (Sun) Newton Abbot Autojumble. Opens 9 a.m. Further details phone Lisa on 07769971509.
April 2nd Stoke Climsland (Cornwall) Good Friday Autojumble. Further details from Brian Davey 01566 775550 or 07774283121.
April 4th (Easter Sunday) Hatherleigh Autojumble (Devon Vintage Car Club) from 9 a.m. For further details contact Paul Callan on 01837 861275.
April 4th. Boat Jumble Plymouth. College of Further Education, Kings Road, Devonport. Details Tel 07767 713393
April 11th Threemilestone (Truro) Autojumble from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Further details from Ella Knight 01872 273827.
April 18th. Boat Jumble. Gloucester, National Waterways Museum, Gloucester Docks. Tel: 01452 318200.
April 24th National Trust Vintage Car Display at Finch Foundry, Sticklepath, Okehampton. Details telephone 01837 840046.
April 25th. Boat Jumble Beaulieu, National Motor Museum. 10am Details Tel: 01590 612888.
May 9th. Boat Jumble. Southampton. 10 am. Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley. Details Tel: 023 92381405
May 29th. Boat Jumble, Newton Abbot Racecourse. Details Tel: 01803 835915 or events@compassmarine.co.uk
May 30th. Boat Jumble, Falmouth. 10 am. Penryn Rugby Club. Details tel: 07780 800257.
July 18th Devon Coastal Run from Exeter to Bovey Tracey (Rally p.m.) An Entry Form will be available on this site shortly.
July 25th Branscombe Air Day (East Devon) Details Ian Weedon, tel 01297 680259.
Aug 22nd. Portsmouth. Boat Jumble 10 am. Fort Purbrook, Portsdown Hill Rd, Corsham. Details Tel: 0023 92381405
Sept 5th Rare Breeds Car Show at Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Nr.Yeovil, Somerset. Details call on 01963 442797.
Sept 10th - 12th Swanage Steam Railway Gala & Vintage Transport Rally at Harmans Cross. Details www.swanagerailway.co.uk tel: 01929 425800
Sept 25th. Devon Winter Boat Jumble. Newton Abbot Racecourse. Details Tel: 01803 835915.
Further details of many more events will be included as we hear about them so check this page regularly!
Bradworthy
Motor Museum houses the transport collection of Ken Wilson who has
been acquiring over his lifetime a very fine collection of Cars, Commercials,
Tractors and Automobila. Illustrated is a rare Canadian built right hand drive
Chrysler. This is an absolutely facinating collection and if you are in the
North Devon/Cornwall area a visit is strongly recommended.
During the season it is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. There is a Shop where you can purchase transport items, Cafe and Picnic area with views of the Tamar Lakes. It is situated at Higher Alsworthy Farm which is just outside Alfardisworthy. More information can be found on their webside www.bradworthy-transport-museum.co.uk or telephone 01409 241597. If you use Sat.Nav then EX22 7RW.
The H.T.C. is a member of the "Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs"
© Historic Transport Club 2010