Shows, Events and Meetings - what, where, when

The Guild attends many shows, over most weekends of the year, covering the whole of the country. If you're interested in finding out more about when and where to see us please contact us. The Guild stands and displays are always well supported by the members and manned by willing and enthusiastic members. Please feel free to visit us at any of the shows and have a chat - It's good to Talk.

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All cars displayed on club stands must be owned by a member to be covered by the Guild public liability insurance, non-members cars will be refused entrance. Please make sure you carry your membership card to all shows to obtain members benefits. All persons attending any event do so at their own risk, and no responsibility can be accepted by The Ford Granada MK I & MK II Drivers Guild and their agents for any accident or injury, however caused, nor for any damage to or loss of motor cars or private property belonging to any member of the public attending any Drivers Guild event.

Please take time to read the next few lines as it contains some Do's and Dont's

If you are camping at any event remember to leave space between you and your neighbour. All vehicles that are driven on/off a rally field must have a valid tax disc and relevant insurance. All rally fields are classed as public areas so drivers must have a valid driving licence. Follow the instructions of the marshals even if you think you can do it better. The events list is not exhaustive, as some organisers don’t release their show dates till later in the year so keep your eye on this page for further updates as and when they come in.

The trend now is to do every thing on line including downloading the booking forms where there are no contact phone numbers - email is the only way.

Your car/s doesn’t have to be pristine to be shown all we ask is that your car is clean when exhibiting. Please remember the Guild has Public Liability insurance for any club stands copies can be requested from the general secretary.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to be booked in for a show, don't leave it to the last minute to do so. (Don't assume that Area Co-Ordinators will chase you up !) In order to put on a Guild stand we need to know numbers, so that the organisers & sponsors can arrange sufficient space for the number of cars wishing to attend. Book early to avoid disappointment. Please see Guild Magazine or contact your Area Co-Ordinator for full details of forthcoming shows.

Area Co-Ordinators and Members, let us know whats going on in your Area. If you particularly enjoyed a show let us know so that we can book again for next year. If you hear of any other shows or events and think others would be interested, please contact us. We will do our best to let everyone know, and they can be included here in the 'Diary Dates' section below.

Please note that information is provided in good faith. No responsibility will be accepted for any errors or omissions. The listing of an event is no guarantee that it will take place - please check before travelling.

If you are made aware of any show dates (many thanks for those so far received by the way !) please can we have these as soon as possible for inclusion in our Magazine.

Diary Dates 2012

Chiltern Hills Rally 20 May.
A Club stand is planned for this event. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Chiltern Hills Rally Website. Once completed please send to Brian Creed (address on inside front cover of this mag) with cheques made payable to ED Creed along with a stamped addressed envelope please. Cars not entered via me not allowed on stand. Please allow time for entries to get back to you. Camping is available for the weekend. For more info please contact Brian Creed.

FORD FREAKS 8-10 June
Ford Freaks Youngtime/Oldtimer Treffen at the Café Roustap near Nieuleuwsen in The Netherlands. This year is the 10th anniversary of this show entry is 5 Euros per car camping is available along with the adjacent café with a good range of food or just bring your own ! A supermarket is located a short drive from the site also.

BROMLEY PAGEANT OF MOTORING 10 June
£5 per car, to incl driver and 1 passenger. Contact Martin Ecott for more information or visit the official site here. I HAVE THE APPLICATION FORM FOR 2012 ALREADY, we need 10 members min (15 max) for a 'Special Display' stand, so get in early, don't leave it to the last minute, if you want to go call me NOW !

I organise the 'special display' stand from here. I just need 10-15 members to enable me to book the stand. I ask that all those wanting to go send me £5 plus an SAE for passes etc asap as these stands are difficult to get. My address is in the mag inside front cover. Members can book themselves into the 'one make' parking area if they wish. See the official Bromley Pageant website for more info. (link above). Any queries please contact me. Thanks. Martin.

TAUNUS P4 15-17 June
50th anniversary international gathering near to Darmstadt, Germany.

18th INTERNATIONAL SHOWDAY & AGM 27-29 July
To be held again at, Wicksteed Park, near Kettering, Northamptonshire. Help to make this a very special weekend and celebrate 40 years of the Mk1 Granada. Leave the A14 at Junction 10 and follow the brown Wicksteed Park signs. The major event of our year. Please support the Guild and help to make this a very special weekend. Entry for campers, show your membership card at gate and pay Brian or Eunice on entry to show site. For more information contact Brian Creed.

ZONHOVEN 10-12 August
11th Taunus M Club Belgie Oldtimer treffen – Zonhoven, Belgium. For more information contact Mark Bennett.

ALL GRANADA CLUBS TOGETHER 21-23 September
Again to be held at Wicksteed Park, near Kettering, Northamptonshire. Leave the A14 at Junction 10 and follow the brown Wicksteed Park signs. Camping and caravan spaces available. Get ready for the ultimate weekend. Come along and enjoy a relaxing weekend with your Consul, Granada or Scorpio. All cars welcome. You don't need to be a member of a club and your car doesn't need to be in 'show' condition. Sunday is the main day, when there will be Club stands, autojumble, and all the important showing and judging of the cars. For more information contact Brian Creed.

Local Area Meetings

The following regions have set venues. For the other regions please check with the appropriate Area Co-Ordinator. Remember, our Area Meetings are the Backbone of the Guild.

If you are not sure where the venue is, then search for a map here. For details of overseas meetings contact the relevant Area Co-Ordinator.

Please support your local area meetings (we are always pleased to see you and have a good chat). Help is always appreciated with the planning of shows, if you are not sure where and when, contact your Area Co-Ordinator.

Locations

  • Bucks//Berks
    Contact Mark Souster or Richard Garrett for latest information.
  • East Yorkshire
    Contact Peter Maskell for further details.
  • Hampshire
    At the Black Dog, Waltham Chase, Southampton. 3rd Tuesday of the month from 8pm. Contact Mick Bentley or Trevor D'Eath for further details.
  • Kent/Sussex
    Please ring Dave Hockham for latest details.
  • East Anglia
    1st Monday of the month, please ring Rod Tebble for latest details.
  • North West
    Please ring Eric Taylor for latest details.
  • Southern Area (ex Kent/Sussex/Hants)
    At the Dukes Head in Farnham Royal, A355 Slough. 2nd Sunday of the month at lunchtime. Contact John & Geoff Barton.
  • Wiltshire
    Ring Camel Boxall for details.

Want to be an Area Co-Ordinator ? - then contact the Treasurer and Membership Secretary.