Snowdrop run with MG club

The Panther Car Club has been invited to join the MG Owners club in there annual Snow Drop run for more information if you would like to go contact for the MG Club is below.
THE CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT MGOC SNOWDROP RUN. The 2011 Snowdrop Run will start from its usual venue of Wimpole Hall, then travel on to Chippenham Hall, east of Cambridge. In true Snowdrop fashion Chippenham Hall is renowned for it's huge collections of Snowdrop's, and other early spring flowering plants.
Contact;petercowper@btinternet.com
Entry fee £25.00

Essen

Techno Classica Essen the largest Classic Car Show in Europe.
Accommodation booked at the Hotel Astoria
Anyone who would like to display there car on the stand please contact me a.s.a.p Cars from France Holland Germany as well as the UK are all welcome to display at Europes largest car show.
We need help on the stand and any visitors are also welcome for further details on the show and hotel please contact me.
Contact; Val Bridges Chairman-at-panthercarclub.com

Andys Workshop Day 2011
Give Andy a call Tel-01752 348811 or email Editor-at-panthercarclub.com to register your interest in this opportunity to carry out some 'hands on' work to your Panther in Andy's fully equipped garage.
Tea........ cakes........ and banter, what else would you need on a workshop day!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't forget to bring your Panther.
Open to All PCC members.
For a map of the area just click on the photo.

Gawsworth

Monday 2nd May (Bank Holiday Monday) Open from 10.00am.
£3.50 per car includes entry to House and Grounds. Bring a picnic.
www.gawsworthhall.com
Please contact Andy Stobbie for details of this event. Tel 0161 483 9304(H) 07837 231021(M)

Holland

Travel can be either overnight Thursday from Harwich – Hook of Holland or Dover Dunkirk Friday morning . We are retuning Monday 16th May but this is optional and return Sunday is possible. Please contact if you are interested and send completed forms to Val Bridges.
Holland tour
Booking form

Carshalton

Carshalton is a really nice village with ponds, parks, pubs and cafes all within walking distance if you fancy venturing out. I hope you will support us to raise funds for the school; it will be really nice to see everyone there.
I need to know by the beginning of May if you are able to come, and of course in which car!
You can email me direct at cheryl@debenedictis.co.uk Hope to see you there Cheryl and Martino xx

Arlington Court

Arlington Court on May 22nd.
Meet at Sourton Cross – Jnct. A386/A30 – Little Chef for 10.00 am Bring a picnic. Those nearer to the venue can meet us there at approximately 11.30am – save some car parking spaces!
Arlington Court is a National Trust property about 8 miles from Barnstaple.
Contact; Andy Graves to let him know you are coming.

Adridge

Classic Car Show at Abridge Essex.
Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex. RM4 1BY.
For details please contact Jim Dempster 07836650457

Bromley Pageant

To get your car into the show an entry sticker is required. Otherwise park in the public car park and walk into the show.
For more information and to book in for this event please contact Geoff Coad on 01689 852250

Windsor Royal Farm Shop Show

Classic Car Show ,Sunday 19th June 2011.
10am - 4pm ,Datchet Road, Old Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2RQ

Vic Gallucci organizer of the Isle of Wight Classic Car Show has invited us to take part in the above Classic Car Show in Old Windsor. The show was very popular last year and over 300 vehicles have already booked and will be exhibiting , including retro, custom, vintage and military. There will also be a beautifully renovated Routemaster bus that will ferry passengers to and from Windsor town centre and the Farm Shop. A good opportunity to visit Windsor town and castle.
The Farm Shop and Coffee Shop I am told will be fully open supplying fresh and delicious produce to enjoy. If you would like to attend please let me know so I can organize the best location for us to park there is no entry fee and if you find on the day you are free and would like to come I am sure we can accommodate.
Val Bridges val.bridges-at-btinternet.com

Area 12 Mystery Drive a Barbeque

Why not join area 12 for a summer drive in the Devon/Cornish countryside, followed by a 5 star Barbeque at a secret location on the Cornish coast.
**Meeting at Carkeel services Just off Carkeel roundabout Saltash 14.00 ***
How can you resist, see you all there. And sharpen up on your pebble throwing!
Contact Andy to let him know your are coming. Tel-01752 348811 or email Editor-at-panthercarclub.com

Pantera tour del lago di Garda Italia & Rota d'Imagna 2011

**Owing to illness a place is available on the Italian tour as a passenger in Andy Stobbie's Lima. Andy can pick up from Milan airport on Saturday 25 June and drop off back there on Saturday 2 July. Cost of the hotels is £519 sharing twin room with Andy. Contact Andy 0161 483 9304 or Val for more details.**

Italian Lakes and Mountains ...full itinerary...

23 June – 3 July
With wonderful scenic touring, our Summer trip to Italy takes in Lake Garda, a relaxing hideaway spa hotel in the foothills of the Alps close to Lake Como, driving classic mountain passes, time to immerse yourself in the local culture and the chance to visit some famous motor museums. Hotels
Villa Rosa **** Desenzano del Garda - 25th June for 4 nights Bed and Breakfast
www.hoteldesenzano
Overlooking Lake Garda, this neoclassical villa styled property is also walking distance from the many shops and restaurants of the picturesque town of Desenzano.
The Villa Rosa has a lake view terrace and garden in which to relax with a heated outdoor swimming pool. The Rose and Sappori restaurant is run by two internationally renowned chefs and a lobby bar specialising in cocktails. All bedrooms come with balcony, wifi access, 32” LCD TV with pay-per-view, radio and internet, mini-bar, electronic safe, individually controlled air conditioning, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries. The hotel also has secured car parking.
Hotel Miramonti **** Vale d’Imagna - 29th June for 3 nights Diner, Bed and Breakfast
www.hotelmiramontibergamo

Immersed in the mountain scenery of the Imagne Valley, this family run spa hotel has a reputation as a relaxing haven set in an unspoiled per-alpine valley that has retained many of its traditions. Recently completely renovated, the Miramonti has its own grounds with outdoor and indoor connecting swimming pool and wellness spa with treatments available to be prebooked. The restaurant specialises in locally sourced cuisine and the bar leads onto a terrace with outstanding views. The hotel has its own car park.

Touring Thursday 23rd June
Departing by overnight ferry with Stena Line with en-suite cabin accommodation from Harwich at 23.45

Friday 24th June
Arrival at Hoek van Holland port at 07.45. Plenty of time today to catch some local Dutch sights before heading to s’Hertogenbosch. Recommended sights include the Porcelain Factory in Delft and the famous line of windmills at Kinderdijk just east of Rotterdam. We take an overnight train for our vehicles from s’Hertogenbosch at 16.21 towards Italy with sleeping compartment and dinner included.

Saturday 25th June
Arrival in Alessandria at 09.34. Take the main road (not motorway) via Casteggio and Piacenza to Cremona for an open lunch stop to enjoy this picturesque heritage city, famous for its violin making. Take the motorway through the flatlands of the Po Valley towards Brescia then to Deszenzano and our hotel.

Sunday 26th June
At leisure. Walk into the lakeside town of Desenzano to enjoy the winding streets, shops and little harbour. Recommended local visit this afternoon is to Sirmione. Dramatically situated on a narrow peninsula sticking out into Lake Garda, this little town has a wonderful old feel with its own castle and remains of the Roman Villa once owned by the poet Catullus. Overnight in Desenzano.

Monday 27th June
A circuit of Lake Garda. Travelling anticlockwise, we travel along the shoreline through, Peschiera, Bardolino before seeing the more mountainous scenery, passing through Malcesine and up to the north end for an open stop for lunch and relaxation the historic harbour town of Riva del Garda. This afternoon we haed back south along the steep sided west shore through Limone, Gargnano, before leaving the shoreline as we hit flatter land. We make a left turn back towards Desenzano.

Tuesday 28th June Two choices today.
For the culturalists, take the main road via Peschiera del Garda into Verona. Take time to immerse yourself in the historic centre of squares and palazzos before seeing the famous Roman theatre and arena. This is also the town of Romeo and Juliet, which the Shakespeare’s Trail sights including Juliet’s Tomb and Balcony.
For the racing enthusirats, take the motorway south to Modena and follow the sighs to Formigine and Maranello. This is the home of the Ferarri Cars. Visit the Ferrari Gallery Housing the lagest collection of its cars in the world and a factory tour can be arranged if booked well in advance. Just to the east of Modena, near is Sant Agata Bolognese, the home of Maserati Cars. Here you can see the Pannini museum of cars and again it is possible for a factory tour to be pre-booked well in advance. Return for overnight in Desenzano.

Wednesday 29th June
A scenic tour today towards our next hotel. We leave Lake Garda following the main road to Brescia. After passing through the town we then take the road to Lake Iseo. A wine tasting next to the lake is organised before we tour the east shore through Marmone, Pisogne and head to Lovere for time fore as a lunch stop. This afternoon we haed into the mountains, climbing to Clusone and over the first mountain pass to Ponte Nossa. Climbing a higher pass we to Oltre di Colle and Serina before a right turn to take the dramatic mountain road climbing up and down to the famous spa town of San Pellegrino Terme. We now descend the valley past Zogno towards San Tome, taking a right turn to Alemanno San Bartolomeo and another right up into the Imagna Valley. We head up towards the end of the valley to our hotel in Vale d’Imagna.

Thursday 30th June
A day to relax in our spa hotel ands enjoy a treatment. This is also market day this morning in Vale d’Imagna. For the more energetic there are many local valley and mountain walks to enjoy. Dinner and overnight.

Friday 1st July
Take the mountain winding road through Torre del Bussi towards Lake Como. You will descend onto the main road taking the right turn toward the town of Lecco. Continue up the east shore of Lake Como heading off the main road to Mandello del Lario. This picturesque town is home to Moto Guzzi Motorcycles, which has a fine collection in the factory’s museum. Continue up the shore north to Varenna. Here our tour options split in two. Option 1: Take the car ferry across the lake to Bellagio. This beautiful little lakeside town is well worth a stop and there are scheduled tours of the Villa Serbellonui and Villa Melzi Gardens that happen a couple of times day. Take the shoreline road south towards Lecco and retrace your route to the hotel.
Option 2: Take the car ferry across the lake to Menaggio taking the scenic drive north alonge the lake through Dongo and passing Calico at the top, take the directions to Sondrio until reaching Sorbegno. From here take a right turn, south up into the mountains to drive overt the dramatic San Marco Pass, descending via San Pellegrino Terme an Zogno, before heading back up the Imagna valley to the hotel.

Saturday 2nd July
Morning departure. We take the moutian road via Torre del Bussi to Lecco and follow the motorway to Milan and bypassing Milan, take the main road south to Pavia. Bypassing to the south of the city we follow the route to Broni, and from here we make a trip into the wine hills of the Oltrepo Pavese. This is one of the best and least known wine regions of Italy. We head to Zavattarello, overlooked by its castle, for a lunch stop before a country route this afternoon via Varzi, Ponte Nizza, Rivanazzano and Tortona to Alessandria for our 17.35 overnight car train back to Holland.

Sunday 3rd July
Arrival back in s’Hertogenbosch at 09.50. We have time see more sights in Holland. Recommended stops are the heritage cities of Utrecht and Gouda. 14.50 afternoon Stena Line ferry across the North Sea from Hoek van Holland back to Harwich arriving at 20.00.
We have reserved all 20 of the 2 births sleepers on the train so the trip will be limited to 20 cars. Interest is high and to secure your place or register your interest please contact me as soon as possible. Availability will be on a first come basis. Costs are as follows.....................
Ferry from Harwich, Hertogenbosch sleeper train(dinner), 7 nights hotel B+B( 3nights including dinner) and return train(dinner)/ferry to Harwich Cost for the Harwich option £1229 per person sharing a twin/Double room Total 10 nights.
The Dover option Dover/Calais drive to Hertogenbosch train(dinner), 7 nights hotel B+B( 3nights including dinner) and return train(dinner)/ferry Calais/Dover £1159 per person sharing a twin/Double room Total 9 nights
A deposit of £150 per person is required to secure your booking
Members joining us direct at Hertogenbosch in Holland please email for cost.
We are limited both by train availability and hotel rooms so early booking is essential.
Please contact Val Bridges on 07971 866829 or email me val.bridges-at-btinternet.com a.s.a.p for further information.

Cars in the Park Lichfield

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Cars in the Park Lichfield on Sunday 3rd July 2011.
(there is no need for you to book in your car, just turn up its free, but do please let me know your intention to attend asap)
I have estimated x12 cars, but if theres more, its no problem to increase the number/stand size.
Please contact Terry and Mave to let them know you are going to this event.

Kimbolton

Kimbolton Castle. The entrance gate is situated on the B645 approximately 100 yards from its junction with the B660 (Park Lane), 1 mile South of Kimbolton village. For those of you with Sat Nav, The Kimbolton School post code is PE28 0EA. If past history is a guide the entrance will be manned from 07:30am for the very keen!
Over the past few years the charity organizers have introduced a fixed price entry of £5 per car for participating clubs. However, this year the charge has been raised to £8 which I am sure you all will agree is not expensive for what has always been a wonderful day out, with the entire entry fee going to charity.
Kimbolton can best be described as a village fete with cars in a beautiful setting. There are many attractions. Hog roasts, craft fair in the magnificent Kimbolton School building (hide your credit cards gentlemen), beer tents, and various displays in the main arena as well. For those who fancy a ride in some form of exotica other than their Panther there will also be the Sporting Bears Dream Rides. For a donation to charity you can be taken for a ride in one of a selection of wonderful cars.
If you would like to come this year, please contact me including your name and address, preferably by email on nigelplunkett-at-sky.com or failing that telephone 01865 463133 . I will be asking the Bears for 40 tickets again this year as that number seemed to work out well last year.
A Happy New Year to all Pantherists, and Mary and I are looking forward to seeing you at Kimbolton 2011.
Nigel Plunkett.

Prescott Revival

Details to follow

Wadebridge Wheels

Free entry; just fill in the entry form and return it to the Rotary Club of Wadebridge. Please contact Ray and Sue Smith to let them know you are coming. You can also just turn up at the gate "It's FREE".
Click here to print off your application form or fill in on line


Rotary Club of Wadebridge

Royal Gunpowder Mills

Royal Gunpowder Mills Classic Vehicle Show (Waltham Abbey, Essex).
Contact Jim Dempster on 07836 650457 for details.

Mount Edgcumbe

Very popular Classic car show in the grounds of Mt Edgcumbe Cornwall, overlooking Plymouth Sound.

Please contact Andy Graves to let him know you are coming.

RAF HARROWBEER, Yelverton,Devon

Free Parking.... Free Entry......Bring along your Panther for the day out, the site is on the edge of Dartmoor.
Full scale replica Spitfire with merlin engine...Full scale replica Hurricane. Vintage Military vehicles.
Plus all the usaul fun including Plymouth pipe band, Harmony singers, Charity dog show and lots, lots more.
For more info please visit www.rafharrowbeer-dartmoor.org.uk

Shugborough

Shugborough Transport show SUNDAY 14th August 2011... THIS WAS A GREAT SHOW LAST YEAR
The Stand is reserved, but you need to visit the TRANSTAR PROMOTIONS website & print out the appl form (£3 per car).
www.transtarpromotions.co.uk - use their GENERAL VEHICLE ENTRY FORM 2011 (annoint the form with Panther Car Club)
Please let me know your intention to attend too, asap.
Shugborough is located at Milford near Stafford ST17 0XB.
We look forward to seeing you.
Please Contact Terry and Mave to let them know you are attending.

Aveton Gifford

Classic car show held at Aveton Gifford, Nr Kingsbridge, South Devon.
For more information click here or contact Tony Porter 01548550523
Please contact Andy Graves to let him know you are coming.

Woodsmoor Classic Car Rally

Woodsmoor Classic Car Rally,to be held at Stockport Georgians Cricket & Football Club, Cromley Road, Woodsmoor, Stockport SK2 7DT.
In support of St Ann's Hospice and Tommy's Charities.
Contact Andy Stobbie for further details. Tel o1614839304 or email treasurer-at-panthercarclub.com

PCC Grand Gathering 2011

Grand Gathering 2011, Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP
The Tram Museum
The 2011 Grand Gathering will be held at the Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire. Commencing at 10.00am There is plenty to do once you arrive at Tramway. There will be an area set aside for Panthers where refreshments (contributions of cakes savouries etc will be gladly received) regalia and Bruno’s spares will be available. The cars will also be displayed throughout the village and weather permitting we will do a special parade around the village. A special entry fee has been negotiated into the village and signs will be displayed showing exactly where we are. A ride on one of the old Trams is a must. The collection of Trams is truly amazing and they are all in excellent condition and with the museums, oldie worldly tea rooms, pub, country walks and a private area just for the Panther club it has all the ingredients for a really great event.
Those wishing to stay over for the weekend or just Saturday our chosen hotel is the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield. This newly built hotel has a Spanish Theme offering very modern and comfortable rooms and a warm welcome. There is ample parking with CCTV and an area will be cordoned off for us. The owner himself is a Modern Classic Car enthusiast and has offered to bring some of his cars to the Hotel on Sunday morning after the AGM. Contact Petra on Tel: +44 (0)20 7510 2929 Fax: +44 (0)20 7538 8239 E-Mail: phowes@ictsqt.co.uk. she will be pleased to help you with your booking The hotel has offered us a new innovation in BBQ s for the Friday evening as private dining and weather permitting will be held on the private terrace or inside if necessary. Food will be served throughout the evening so no problems if you are unable to arrive until late. Saturday evening’s dinner dance will be held in there beautiful functions room which leads out onto the terrace and drinks before dinner will be served in our private bar.
Dress code is formal where posh frocks and black tie would set the scene but lounge suits would still leave us all looking real dapper!!! So the choice is yours and of course your dancing shoes to dance the night away with the return by popular request of last year’s vocalist & entertainer Glen Cooper. There will be a raffle run throughout the event and donation of prizes will be well received, thanks in advance.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information at this time.
Val Bridges
Chairman .

St Mary's

Details to follow

Isle of Wight

10th Anniversary 0f the Isle Of Wight Classic Car Show,17th -18th September 2011
For those already booked please could let me have details of the times and Port you wish to travel from our I of W sponsored by Wightlink Ferries crossing options are Portsmouth to Fishguard or Limington to Yarmouth. There are limited sponsored crossings so it’s on a first come basis. Travel will be time to suit from the 16th September and can be for a day return or more.
The two shows are on Saturday the 17th September at Newport Quay and Sunday the 18th at Ryde seafront. This show is well attended by many car clubs and is one of the biggest displays of different model cars, including custom cars and bikes the club attends. Our accommodation once again is at Buntshill Barns Porchfield where our host Ken Shynn accommodates us splendidly allowing us to use a barn to put our cars at night. The accommodation is self catering converted Barns with each bedroom having its own bathroom. To allow us to relax in the evenings and not worry about driving and finding suitable parking for the cars we have over the past few years dined in, having meals together in the larger of the Barns where we all contribute and produce our own specialties.!!!!! This has been a huge success over the years and made the whole visit good fun. The local Pub which is walking distance across the fields from the Barns is an alternative and is very enjoyable.
You can extend the weekend, and stay on a few more days if required return dates to suit.
If you would like to take part in this very popular event please contact me. Please note Monday return crossing is not available unless a supplement paid. There is a show participation cost of £4 per person to the organizers in advance so please send a cheque payable to V. Bridges so I can book you in.
For further details contact me and those already booked please send your £4.00 per person so I can book you in. Val Bridges 07971 866829 or 01234 709775 or email regalia-at-panthercarclub.com or val.bridges-at-btinternet.com

NEC Classic Car Show Birmingham



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NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW BIRMINGHAM
11TH ,12TH & 13TH November 2011
Theme “Running in the Family”
HALL 8 STAND 8C28
Thank you to all those who have made suggestions for this year’s stand at the NEC Classic Car Show Birmingham We have decided to do a take on the “MAFIA” The cars representing members of the Mafia family ie the De Ville will be the Godfather etc.. I am trying to do a complete Black & White theme once again fitting for the topic. We do need a few props so if anyone can help with a full size and child Mannequin that would be great if you could let me know a.s.a.p. We will be launching the one off Panther Cub as the baby of the family! . Something not to be missed its brilliant. Maybe a splash of Red will appear on the stand to set the scene and of course those manning the stand “The Mobsters” will be suitably dressed. If there is a gangster!! among you and you are free for any day of the show, you will be most welcome on the stand.
Reduced tickets can be purchased by ordering on line and quoting the special club code (see your PANTHER magazine for details). Please remember to save your ticket confirmation/stub and hand in on the stand as this earns the club £1.00 refund pert ticket. I hope you will make a special effort to visit us on the stand and we will look forward to seeing you there. Val Bridges 07971 866829

Area 12 Christmas dinner

Hurry Hurry Hurry Only 2 rooms left in the OLD MILL guest House, The Coply Arms is now full!!! book now to secure your room.

Paul Salvage is entertaining at the ‘Copley Arms’ Hessenford, Cornwall.Those who have seen him before will know what a good entertainer he is - he has performed at 3 Grand Gatherings in recent years.
The Christmas Dinner is £19.95/person, wide choice on menu. Mike the landlord will increase the number of places if required, currently 20.
He has 3 double rooms and a twin available at £45.00 per room inc. breakfast.
May I suggest that those who wish to stay overnight book very soon. The ‘Old Mill’ opposite will probably offer the same deal. The Copley Arms is on 01503 240 209, the Old Mill is on 01503 240 278.
Best wishes Andy Graves

Hi All,
The Landlord of the Copley Arms rang me today.
He would like us there for 7.00 pm. We will most likely be seated at two tables for 10, they will be side by side.
Paul Salvage the entertainer will commence at about 9.00pm.
If you haven’t made your menu request then please do within the next couple of days. The number to ring is 01503 240209.
Latecomers please contact the pub direct.
We look forward to a darn good night out.
Best wishes
Andy