MEETINGS
Monthly meetings are held in various regional centres where members are able to get to know each other and enjoy a wide variety of speakers, see film and slide shows or take part in outdoor visits to places of historic transport interest.
'Areas' of the
Historic Commercial Vehicle Society
are established in the following regions:
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EAST ANGLIA |
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SOUTH MIDLANDS |
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EAST MIDLANDS |
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SOUTH WALES |
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LONDON & SE |
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SOUTH WEST |
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NORTH EAST |
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WEST MIDLANDS |
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NORTH MIDLANDS |
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YORKSHIRE |
East Anglia:
Our social meetings will be held on the Second Thursday in each month at Christchurch Hall, Christchurch School Lane, Suffolk at 8:00pm. For more information please contact Area Secretary, Chris Butcher, on 01376 342782 or 07932 152686.
2012 Awaiting Dates
East Midlands:
Meetings
are held at the Forester’s Arms, Main Street, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire on the
second Tuesday of every month, starting at 7:30pm in the bar and in a private
room at 7:45 to 8:00pm.
2012 Awaiting
Dates
London & South East:
Your Area social meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Village Hall, London Road (A224) in Dunton Green, Kent. The doors open at 7:30pm for a 8:00pm start. A warm welcome awaits you, and guests are always welcome. These meetings are only as good as your attendance. For further information, please contact Secretary Andy Garner on 01322 550929 or e-mail andrew.garner1@btinternet.com or Chairman Clive MacDonald on 0208 6575204 (before 8pm thanks)
2012
North East:
Unless otherwise stated, meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the The Companions Club, Ainsley Street (opposite Arriva bus garage and under the railway viaduct), Durham City DH1 4BJ at 7:30pm, free buffet. Visitors are most welcome.
2012
Wednesday 4th January 2012 Jim Wilkinson The Restoration of a Halley
Wednesday 1st February 2012 Graham Jellett Some Fixed Track Local Public Transport Systems
Wednesday 7th March 2012 Colin Bamford On Two Wheels
Wednesday 4th April 2012 Frank Bashford A Sparky Down the Pit
Wednesday 2nd May 2012 Garry Luck Transports of Delight
Wednesday 6th June 2012 Members Night Offer of contributions to Meetings Secretary by 2nd May.
Wednesday 4th July 2012 Model Night – Bring along and discuss aspects of more of your favourite model commercial vehicles, historic or not.
Wednesday 1st August 2012 NO MEETING
North Midlands:
Our
meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month (September to May) at the
Norton Arms, Norton, Stoke on Trent. From the A500 take the A53 towards Leek for
approximately 2.5 miles. After the Holden Bridge pub and Moorlands Leisure
Caravans turn left at the second set of lights signed Norton 1 mile. Approaching
Norton, the Norton Arms is then on the opposite corner of the crossroads by the
new traffic lights. Turn right and immediately left after the filling station
into the pub car park. Meeting from 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start. Non-members
welcome. We are always on the lookout for speakers, places to visit etc. If you
can help in any way, please get in touch on the above number.
For more information contact Carl Johnson on 07985 030580 or 01538 756956.
2012
Awaiting Dates
South Midlands:
Meetings are held at Church House, Caversham, Reading (near Waitrose) unless otherwise stated, 7.45 for 8pm. Visitors and guests all most welcome. No charge but donation appreciated!
Prior contact for runs and gatherings that are open events is strongly advised.
2012
Friday Jan 13th Film Evening,Entertainment with a thrill.
Friday Feb 10th Seen by Ron Scott,E Rawlins presents a selection of the late Ron's slides
Friday Mar 9th Alan Stevens, Out & About
SUNDAY MAR 11th Bacon Butty Bash at Mac's Transport Cafe'.Annual Lorry Meet at the Traditional Cafe on the A4
Friday Apr 9th Paul Lacey, Newbury Buses, Local autheron his latest book
SATURDAY APRIL 14th Wheels at Cookham Dean, Vetern cycles to Atrics at Cookham Dean Cricket Club
Friday May 11th Roxy Roberts rolls again, the ever popular Bob Judge transport film night
Friday June 8th Members evening, Final ridgeway briefing & members miscellany
SUNDAY JUNE 17TH THE RIDGEWAY RUN; HENLEY to QUAITON, HCVS NATIONAL ROAD EVENT WITH 80 CLASSIC COMMERCIALS
July Social & Vehicle Gathering TBN
Sunday August 12th History by the Thames,Mapledurham vehicle display by Tudor Mansion & Old Mill
Fridat Sept 14th Roy Larkin Investigates, WW1 transport ,authou sheds more light on the the topic
Friday Oct 12th James Freema, King Alfred Buses, not Reading buses but early memories to new year bus fests
Friday Nov 9th A.G.M. & Presention, business brfore pleasure
Friday Dec 14th Christmas Party, good food, good company, quizzes & games
South Wales:
Contact the HCVS "Two Hoots"305 Limpsfield Rd,Sanderstead,Surry.CR2 9DJ, or phone 0208 6510778 for further information.
South West:
Meetings are normally held on the second Thursday of the month at BAWA (British Aerospace Welfare Association), Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, starting at 7:45 for 8:00pm unless otherwise stated. New members are very welcome, why not come along for a chat with fellow enthusiasts. Feel free to bring family or guests. We try to arrange a varied programme with something for all tastes. You can find the BAWA by leaving the M5 at J16 (Aztec West) and following the A38 towards the city. After passing Rolls-Royce turn right at the next roundabout into Southmead Road and BAWA is on your right in half a mile.
2012 Awaiting Dates
West Midlands
Meetings held at the Hanbury Turn pub in Bromsgrove. Third Thursday of the month
Area Chairman. Ben Hawkins .1, Highfield Road, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 0RB
Phone 0121 557 0053 :e-mail benjamin.p.hawkins@gmail.com
Yorkshire:
Unless otherwise stated all meeting are held at : West Hunslet Conservative Club, Green Terrace House, Dewsbury Road, Leeds. Meetings start at 19:45, everyone welcome. Licensed bar and car parking on site. Contact Area Secretary for more details and directions.
Wednesday 18th January 2012.Frank Petch with his illustrated working days."MY LIFE IN TRANSPORT"
Wednesday 22nd February John Murphy returns with an evenig of video's
Wednsday 4th April Samuel Ledgard Socciety annual Film/cine show.
Southern Counties Historic Vehicle Preservation Trust:
Meetings
are held in Committee Room 2 at County Hall, Chichester, on the 2nd Tuesday of
the month and, unless otherwise stated, are slide shows. Room 2 is available
from 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start. We finish by 10:30pm. Light snacks are
available at the interval. There is ample free parking at the front of County
Hall and comfortable seating. Entrance is in the right-hand archway on the
left-hand side. (Buildings security is in force, so tap on the door or Committee
Room window if you can’t get in!). All SCHVPT & HCVS members and friends are
welcome to these meetings and to those at Queens Hall, Cuckfield on the first
Friday of the month, organised by Brian Johnson.