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Date: 27/02/2010
Spring is here and now it's time to get your TVR washed and polished for the new season.
Look in the Future Events section to see what we have planned, or visit our forum here .
Future Events
The next 5 events in our regional calendar:
Date: 12/09/2010
Event Name: Meet the neighbours (Somerset)
Past Events
Below is a list of previous TVRCC events:
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| 08/08/2010 | Meet the neighbours (Somerset) | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 06/08/2010 | Cars on the Quay | Cars on the Quay at Poole Quay. Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . |
Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 01/08/2010 | Fly In at Compton Abbass | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 15/07/2010 | Boat trip/Fireworks (Poole) | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 09/07/2010 | Le Mans Classic 9-11 July | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 04/07/2010 | Picnic at Kingston Lacey | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 02/07/2010 | Cars on the Quay | Cars on the Quay at Poole Quay. Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . |
Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 27/06/2010 | Seasider - West Bay/Seaton | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 17/06/2010 | Beach Barbecue at Southborne | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 06/06/2010 | Exbury Gardens | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 04/06/2010 | Cars on the Quay | Cars on the Quay at Poole Quay. Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . |
Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 30/05/2010 | Beaulieu | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 09/05/2010 | Portland Bill | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 07/05/2010 | Cars on the Quay | Cars on the Quay at Poole Quay. Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . |
Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 23/04/2010 | Cotswold Weekend 23-25 April | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 14/03/2010 | Meet the neighbours (Hants) | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 21/02/2010 | Haynes Museum (Sparkford) | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 21/01/2010 | Ten Pin Bowling at Tower Park | Further details, when available, will be posted on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 27/12/2009 | A real Cliffhanger | The proposal is to meet at The Cliffhanger Cafe at Highcliffe for breakfast at 10:00 a.m. then go for a rumble to Swanage, via Bournemouth and Sandbanks ferry, for fish and chips (if you have the appetite). You can express your interest in coming along and find further details on the club forum here . |
Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 17/12/2009 | 19:30 | Christmas Meal | This year the club Christmas meal will be held at Drusillas Inn. The cost is £15 for a 3 course meal or £13 for 2 courses. You can express your interest in coming along and find further details on the club forum here . | Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 08/11/2009 | 11:00 | Meet the neighbours | We're planning to toodle over to the Milbury's on the 8th November, to just say hello to the neighbours and kick a few tyres. Meet at Avon Heath for an 11:00 departure to be at the Milbury's at about 12. You can express your interest in coming along and find further details on the club forum here . |
Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 18/10/2009 | 10:30 | Rumble to Stourhead. | Blow away the autumn cobwebs and join us on a rumble to Stourhead gardens, and for lunch at a nearby pub. Meet at The Avon Heath Country Park at 10:30 a.m. You can express your interest in coming along and find further details on the club forum here . |
Tony ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 31/08/2009 | Hampshire Pageant of Motoring | This year the Hampshire Pageant of Motoring, at Broadlands near Romsey, will be held on Sunday 30th August and Monday 31st August. Derek Bugler has kindly offered to organise this event for the Dorset region. Derek is going to request a stand for 12 cars on each day and will contact previous attendees to see if they want to take part this year. If there is anyone else who would like to show their car on the stand please contact Derek. You can find further details on the club forum here . |
Derek Bugler |
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| 30/08/2009 | Hampshire Pageant of Motoring | This year the Hampshire Pageant of Motoring, at Broadlands near Romsey, will be held on Sunday 30th August and Monday 31st August. Derek Bugler has kindly offered to organise this event for the Dorset region. Derek is going to request a stand for 12 cars on each day and will contact previous attendees to see if they want to take part this year. If there is anyone else who would like to show their car on the stand please contact Derek. You can find further details on the club forum here . |
Derek Bugler |
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| 19/07/2009 | Classics at the Castle | Tony has suggested a visit to Sherborne Castle for 'Classics at the Castle'. For further details please go to this thread on the main forum. |
Tone400 |
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| 19/07/2009 | Motors at the Manor | (non TVRCC) Motors at the Manor at Kingston Lacy, a charity event organised by Graham Ilott, details here http://www.british-sportscar.com/ph | |||
| 16/07/2009 | Mid-monthly meeting with the Hampshire region | Mid-monthly meeting. I have proposed to the Hampshire region that we meet them at a New Forest pub. For further details have a look at the thread on our forum here . | |||
| 12/07/2009 | Treasure Hunt and BBQ - CANCELLED | - CANCELLED - There is a thread on the forum here. |
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| 03/07/2009 | Quay for my Car at Rockley Park | (non TVRCC) Quay for my Car at Rockley Park, Poole. The theme is ‘Open top cars’. Starts at 6:00 p.m. |
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| 21/06/2009 | The Raleigh Rally | (non TVRCC) The Raleigh Rally at Sherborne Castle, a charity event organised by Graham Ilott, details here http://www.british-sportscar.com/ph |
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| 20/06/2009 | Hillclimbing at Gurston near Salisbury | (non TVRCC) 20th/21st June. Hillclimbing at Gurston Down near Salisbury. 3 TVRs are on the entry list. |
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| 13/06/2009 | Motor racing at Castle Combe | (non TVRCC) 13th/14th June. Motor racing at Castle Combe. It features races from the Historic Sports Car Club including TVR Griffith, Grantura, Tuscan, and (on Sunday) Dorset Region member Julian Barter in his 3000M. http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/documents/TT&EntryList130609.pdf |
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| 13/06/2009 | Le Mans 24 Hour, 13/14 June 2009 | 1987 was the first time the TVR Car Club Dorset Region visited the greatest sportscar race in the world, the Le Mans 24 hour, and it has now become a tradition. Over the years we have worked out the best way of doing things, and I like to think that everybody who has attended over the years has enjoyed themselves. I know we are just over Christmas and the New Year, and holidays seem along way away, but the tickets will soon be advertised in Sprint, and it's first come first served so if we wish to have the best campsites now is the time to start planning. If you would like to be part of the group please contact me, Paul Shrimpton. | Paul Shrimpton 01202 693405 pbs@dsl.pipex.com |
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| 31/05/2009 | TVRs at Beaulieu | TVRs at Beaulieu TVRCC Bristol Region invite you to join them at the world famous National Motor Museum on the Beaulieu estate. TVRCC members attending will receive a discounted entry fee and allocated parking within the Beaulieu estate along the ‘Chestnut Avenue’ and on ‘Bank Field’. This event will offer a fantastic day out for all the family and a chance to meet other likeminded TVR enthusiasts. Remember: You must purchase your tickets in advance. Tickets are purchased per person, NOT per car and are £12.50 (Adult) or £6.00 (Child 5-17, under 5s free), offering a great saving on gate prices. You can pay by cheque or card using a booking form which you can download from here, or if you prefer you can call the office and book by phone - Tel No: 01952 822126. If you want to travel with the Dorset group please meet at 09:30 a.m. at ‘Janesmoor Pond’ just ½ mile of A31 signposted Boldrewood, Lynwood, Fritham. See website for details. |
Andrew, Secondary RO ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 10/05/2009 | A visit to the Somerset region at The Haslebury Mill. | Is anyone interested in a run to The Haslebury Mill to meet the Somerset region at their monthly meet? This would be on Sunday 10th May. Starting point will be the Walford Mill car park at Wimborne (map). Route still to be decided, any suggestions? Please email me or post here if you are interested. |
Andrew, Secondary RO ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 01/05/2009 | Quay for my car. | Quay for my car. Open top cars evening at Rockley Park Quay, Poole, from 6:00 pm. | Andrew, Secondary RO ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 26/04/2009 | Drive to West Bay for fish & chips | Start: Leaving The Bakers Arms (link) at 10:30 a.m. Route: Click this link for the route, please print yourself a copy. (link) |
Andrew, Secondary RO ro@tvrcc-dorset.co.uk |
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| 19/04/2009 | TVRCC Speed Championship at Gurston Down | Do you want to see TVRs in action? Then come along to Gurston Down near Salisbury (location) and support the drivers in another round of the TVRCC Speed Championship. At Gurston you can watch the track action, wander through the paddocks and see the cars, or buy refreshments in the cafe. Admission is £10 per person. Practice starts about 08:30 and timed runs about 13:00. | |||
| 28/12/2008 | Fish & Chips at Swanage | It is proposed that we repeat the run we did last Christmas and go to Swanage for fish & chips. Watch the forum thread here for more information. |
AndrewT |
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| 16/11/2008 | Meeting with the Devon region | Corin, the Devon region RO has suggested a joint meeting at Lyme Regis. If you are interested contact the Dorset RO Chris Street and have a look at the thread here. |
Chris, Dorset RO |
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| 19/10/2008 | 10:45 | Run out to Stourhead Gardens | I suggest a run out to Stourhead Gardens . This run will take about an hour. It is proposed that we arrive in time for Sunday Lunch at 'The Spread Eagle' pub, I will book a table for 10 people which I hope will be enough. If you would like lunch please post on the forum thread as soon as possible so that I can adjust the booking accordingly. After lunch we'll have a wander around the gardens, hopefully there will be some autumn colours to admire, and then make our own way home. |
AndrewT |
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| 21/09/2008 | Drive out to Tangmere Aviation museum | Suggestion: Drive out to Tangmere Aviation museum. I have tentatively proposed Sunday 21st September. Further details will be posted on the forum here. |
AndrewT |
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| 24/08/2008 | 08:30 | Hampshire Pageant of Motoring | Event: Hampshire Pageant of Motoring Romsey, Hampshire. Members can read more in the TVRCC Dorset forum here |
Derek Bugler |
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| 10/08/2008 | 11:00 | TIPEC funday. | Event: We have been invited along to the TIPEC (The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club) funday being held at the True lovers Knot, Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset. The proposal is meet up at The Avon Causeway (leaving at 11:00) and take a scenic route to get there. Tickets are not required and you can pay for the BBQ when you get there. Members can read more in the TVRCC Dorset forum here |
AndrewT |
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| 27/07/2008 | Visit to Compton Abbas airfield. | Event: Drive out to Compton Abbas airfield. Date: 27 July. Members can read more in the TVRCC Dorset forum here |
John Hasell (hasel) |
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| 20/07/2008 | Classics at the Castle | Suggestion: Sherborne "Classics at the Castle" - there is no organised visit by the Dorset region. |
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| 06/07/2008 | Hillclimb/Southern Gathering at Longleat | Event: If you want to meet up with other TVR owners, and watch a speed hillclimb at Longleat then please read more about this in the TVRCC Dorset forum here |
AndrewT |
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| 29/06/2008 | POSTPONED - Drive out to Compton Abbas airfield | Event: POSTPONED until 27 July Drive out to Compton Abbas airfield. Date: 29 June for 'Big Boys Toys'. Members can read more in the TVRCC Dorset forum here |
John Hasell (hasel) |
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| 28/06/2008 | TVRCC Speed Championship, Goodwood | Suggestion: TVRCC Speed Championship Goodwood, West Sussex. Why not go along to support the TVR drivers? |
AndrewT |
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| 25/05/2008 | Meet the neighbours. | Event: A meeting with the Wiltshire and Hampshire region (The Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop on 25th May 2008) Members can read more in the TVRCC Dorset forum here |
AndrewT |
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| 18/05/2008 | Visit to Drax estate | Suggestion: Drive out to Drax estate near Bere Regis (The Highwood gardens are open on 11th and 18th May 2008 from 14:40 - 18:00, admission £4). Location BH20 7EW. They are opened as part of the National Gardens Scheme ( link) Members can read more in the TVRCC Dorset forum here |
AndrewT |
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| 18/05/2008 | Bristol Region New Forest Picnic. | Suggestion: Members can read more in the TVRCC Dorset forum here |
Chris, Dorset RO |
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| 11/05/2008 | 10:15 | Beating the Bounds | Event: A tour around the bounds of Dorset. Start at 10:30 from the Bakers Arms ( BH16 6JF). Please visit the TVRCC Dorset forum here to find out more and to register your interest, or use Private Messenger to contact AndrewT, Tony, or Chris Street. |
Tone400 |
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| 02/05/2008 | Quay for my car. | The 2008 'Quay for my car' evening at Rockley Quay, Poole, starts again on Friday 2nd May when the theme is 'Open Top Sports Cars'. This theme continues on the first Friday of the month until August. Further details of the events can be found at Poole Tourism here. |
AndrewT |
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| 20/04/2008 | 13:00 | TVRCC Speed Championship, Gurston near Salisbury | FYI TVRCC Speed Championship Gurston Down, Broad Chalke, Wiltshire. Why not go along to support the TVR drivers? |
AndrewT |
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| 06/04/2008 | 08:00 | Goodwood Breakfast Club (Modern Sports Car Legends,) | Goodwood Breakfast Club (Modern Sports Car Legend) Goodwood, West Sussex. Members can read more in the TVRCC Dorset forum here |
AndrewT |
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| 08/12/2007 | Dorset TVRCC Christmas Party | Skittles at The Elm Tree | Chris, Dorset RO |
