EVENTS DIARY
Here you can find an up to date inventory of the latest goings on, from small club gatherings to some of the huge international events. Life is never dull when you have a 2CV, so get out there and join in the fun.
May 25th - 30th
North Somerset Tin Snails Spring Camp
To be held at a site near Wells in Somerset. This will take place over the last bank holiday weekend in May and places will be strictly limited to 50, at a proper camp site on a working farm with spotlessly clean toilets and showers. Level grass pitches in a beautiful location. To include two scenic drives, a skittles evening and Sunday lunch in a local pub. Pre-booking is essential. For further details email Liz.
May 25th - 28th
French National 2CV Meeting
Details (in French) here.
May 29th
Winchester Classic Car and Bike Breakfast Meet
Winchester City Football Club, Hillier Way, Winchester SO23 7SR. 8am to 12 noon. Free admission – just turn up. Breakfasts in the club house, plus bacon rolls, burgers, teas and coffee. Something different for the Bank Holiday.
June 4th
Goodwood 'Soft Top Sunday'
Goodwood Motor Circuit, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PH.
June 11th
Puddleducks visit Hollycombe
We will be visiting Hollycombe Steam Museum at Liphook where there is a large and varied collection of steam-powered equipment, including a fairground, two railways and a beam engine. The fairground includes a number of unique historic rides, all powered by live steam. We will gather at Morrisons in Horndean at 10.45am to drive to Hollycombe, arriving about 11.30. Bring a picnic or there is a café on site where various light meals can be purchased. The cost is a flat rate of £10 per person, irrespective of age, unless under 3 years old. (Normal entrance rates are £16 for adults, £14 for senior citizens and £12 children.) For anyone who wants to make their own way there to arrive about 11.30am the address is Hollycombe Iron Hill, Liphook, Hants GU30 7LP. The site is signposted with brown signs from the A3. For any queries please email Sean.
June 14th
Pompey Puddleducks' Meeting
8 - 8.30pm at The Yew Tree Inn, Hayling Island.
July 9th
Puddleducks visit the lavender fields
Lavender Fields, near Alton. We will be attending the open day at the Lavender Fields on the Selborne Road, which is three miles south of Alton. Gathering at Morrisons in Horndean at 10.45am to arrive at the Lavender Fields at approximately 11.30. They advertise ploughman's lunch and cream teas for sale, talks about lavender, tractor and trailer rides – and you can walk through the fields inhaling the aromas. For anyone travelling from a different direction where it would be easier to go straight there the address is Hartley Park Farm, Selborne Road, Alton GU34 3HS. For any queries please email Sean.
July 12th
Pompey Puddleducks' Bastille evening
With appropriate food. 8 - 8.30pm at The Yew Tree Inn, Hayling Island.
August 6th
White Dove Collectors Transport Show
Kingsley Sports Club, Sickles Road, Kingsley GU35 9PD. This year we thought we wouldn’t book in, but just go along to the public parking field next to the main event field. This way one can come and go as one pleases.
August 9th
Pompey Puddleducks' Meeting
8 - 8.30pm at The Yew Tree Inn, Hayling Island.
September 13th
Pompey Puddleducks' Meeting
8 - 8.30pm at The Yew Tree Inn, Hayling Island.
September 15th - 17th
Puddleducks' Annual Camp
Wicks Farm, Redlands Lane, West Wittering, Chichester. PO20 8QE. £15 per unit, per night to include electric hook-up. Email Pam to book. Pods may be available: contact Wicks Farm direct to book these. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the pods. W e p l a n t o h a v e t h e u s u a l s o u p a n d b u f f e t on F r i d a y e v e n i n g , a c o n v o y on S a t u r d a y a n d a b a r b e c u e on S a t u r d a y e v e n i n g, w i t h e n t e r t a i n m e n t a n d r a f f l e . The S a t u r d a y e v e n i n g t h e m e will be ‘P a n t o m i m e ’. O h ! Y e s . . . . . . . . . . . !
October 8th
Les Fils de Vitesse duck race/apple tasting
October 11th
Pompey Puddleducks' Meeting
8 - 8.30pm at The Yew Tree Inn, Hayling Island.
November 8th
Pompey Puddleducks' Meeting
8 - 8.30pm at The Yew Tree Inn, Hayling Island.
December 13th
Pompey Puddleducks' Christmas Meeting
8 - 8.30pm at The Yew Tree Inn, Hayling Island.
If you have any ideas for upcoming events that would be of interest then please contact Peter.
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