Events Programme for 2017
Our regular club venue is the St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club on the A1123 at Needingworth. Please see individual events for details.
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Club Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
JanWed 11 | Club Night - Bring and Buy Charity Auction Bring and Buy Auction. Arrive 7.30 for 8 pm prompt start. Search through your garage and home for unwanted items and bring them along to sell to raise money for the charity 'The Singing Cafe'. Let's help those suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer's. |
FebWed 8 | Club Night - Line Dancing with Rod and Betty George Line Dancing! Time to don the cowboy hat and boots and join us for a great laugh as Rod and Betty try to show us how to Line Dance. Should be a real hoot! Yeehaa! Hot Dogs available at £4 a head. First come, first served. |
MarWed 8 | Speaker - Philip James Cambridge Car Club We have invited Philip James to join us from the Cambridge Car Club to talk about the club and their history. |
AprWed 12 | Club Night - AGM and Buffet Annual General Meeting. Come along and find out what's happening with your club. Time to elect a new committee for 2017. We plan to organise some light refreshments. |
AprSun 23 | Drive It Day The plan is to head off to Colne Valley Railway via a scenic drive through Essex. They have an event on all day, although we might arrive too late to get the best spot! Hopefully we can squeeze in somewhere. Fingers crossed for good weather. You can make your own way there, or meet at 9.30 am at St Ives Golf Club, or meet at 10.30 am at Waitrose Car Park, Trumpington. |
MayWed 10 | Club Night - Come Ride with Me Always a highly popular event. Your chance to take others out for a short drive in your car or experience what it's like in another members pride and joy. Arrive early to ensure we get it in before dark. |
MaySun 21 | Burwell Museum We've booked 12 FREE parking spots. Let us know if you want to come!!!! Each driver is permitted to bring one passenger to the event at no cost. Additional passengers will be asked to pay entry to the show. We ask that drivers come to the museum via Newmarket Rd between 9.15 and 10.30am to park safely. Departure will be from around 4.15pm or whenever the majority of visitors begin to leave the site On arrival each driver will be given a pack with a map of the site, a voucher for our tea room allowing the driver and passenger a free tea/coffee and piece of cake. You'll also be asked to complete a 'car description sheet' giving a little bit of background to your vehicle and the technical spec. We hope to offer a BBQ on the day so please bring some cash with you to enjoy a burger or hot dog whilst listening to some brilliant vintage tunes! |
JunWed 14 | Club Night - Speaker invited. Club night with presentation by East Anglian Air Ambulance service |
JunThu 15 | Rod and Betty's Midweek Run TBC Mid Week Run - Thursday 15th June Meet at Huntingdon Garden Centre (Huntingdon Road) no later than 10.30. The drive is approximately 50 miles through country lanes and finishes at the Shuttleworth Air Museum Old Warden, where, if you wish, you can get a meal. We have also been given permission to drive through the agricultural college grounds which should give a nice end to the drive. We need to have an ideal of numbers, please let us know if you are coming by contacting us directly or adding your name to the list at the next club meeting. Rod and Betty rod.george1@btinternet.com or 01799 584527 |
JunSun 18 | CDCCC Annual Treasure Hunt Annual Club Treasure Hunt. A trophy is at stake. Meet at Tesco, St Noets for a 10.00 am start. Lunch at the mystery destination. Please Tony and Joan know if you are interested |
JulSat 1 | Armed Forces Day St Neots This has become a highly popular event, in a a lovely setting by the river. Loads to see and do. Sign up with Coordinator is Tony Garratt |
JulSun 9 | Kimbolton Charity Classic The club has once again decided to attend the Classic Car Show at Kimbolton after a break. We have booked 30 spaces so need you to sign up as we will be taking the shelter. Loads of stalls and entertainment throughout the day. |
JulWed 12 | Club Night - Come Ride with Me An ever popular event - pop along and get a ride in a classic car you've always fancied the look of. |
JulThu 13 | POSTPONED - Mid-Week Run ** Unfortunately this event has had to be postponed. More details TBC ** Meet at Scotsdale's Garden Centre Fordham (CB7 5LQ) no later than 10.30. The drive is approximately 50 miles through country lanes and finishes at the The Red Lion Finchingfield, where, if you wish, you can get a meal. Rod and Betty need to have an idea of numbers, so please let them know if you are going by contacting them directly or adding your name to the list at the next club meeting. Contact Rod and Betty on rod.george1@btinternet.com or 01799 584527. |
AugSat 5 AugSun 6 | (Ramsey) March Steam and Vintage Popular two day event. Ask Brian Woodhams for details |
AugWed 9 | Club Night - Car Park Concours Arrive early around 7.00 and display your pride and joy. Members vote for their favourite. Who will take away the shield in 2017? Get polishing! |
AugSat 12 | Ely Cathedral This is our third gathering at Ely Cathedral. Let's make this the best yet. Brian Woodhams is co-ordinating this year so please contact him for booking. Could members let him know asap if you are able to come as we have limited places. We intend to offer any spare places to other clubs. |
AugSun 27 | Little Gransden Air and Car Show We will again be trying to book space for 10 cars at this increasingly popular event. Let us know asap if you want to join us by booking with David asap as spaces go quickly. We will require a £10 entrance fee to cover the car, driver and one passenger, with further passengers paying £10 per adult and £5 per child, from all vehicle owners, prepaid. This goes towards the cost of staging the show and to the 2017 Children in Need Appeal. |
SepSat 2 | A Classic Affair by QBCC Last year, “A Classic Affair” was a very successful day with around 60-70 cars and hundreds of visitors. By popular demand, QBCC will be running it again this year on Saturday 2nd September in Hemingford Grey, very close to St Ives. Small charge for charity. The evening ends with a drive-in movie. This year they are showing the 1970's classic "The Gumball Rally". |
SepWed 13 | Club Night - Car Park Concours Bring your car, and vote for the one you'd like to drive home. Not your usual classic concours! |
SepSat 16 | Gamlingay Village Show A lovely relaxed small village gathering of classics. Really enjoyable if you want a gentle drive and day out. |
OctWed 11 | Club Night - Dinky Toy Concours Details TBD |
NovWed 8 | Club Night - Guy Lachlan "Classic Oils for Classic Cars" Guy is a recent member of CDCCC . He runs a business selling oils and other lubricants especially tailored to classic vehicles, and will talk about how to choose the right, identify it, and why correct lubrication is essential. |
DecFri 15 | Christmas Dinner, 7.30pm CDCCC Christmas Dinner tickets now available, at the St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club, open to all members, partners, friends, prospective members and fellow enthusiasts of classic cars and classic motoring. Menu choices at £22.50 for 2 courses and £27.50 for 3 courses, a raffle in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance and some light hearted entertainment (best Christmas outfit and the Chairman's Challenge!), as well as a great opportunity to meet the other members, review 2017 and think about 2018. Please book at events@cdccc.org.uk, 01763 209150 or 07889 988388. |
Other Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
JanSun 22 | Cambridge Classic Club Trial Our Sister club are holding a Classic Car Trial at Harleston which starts at 10.00. Contact them for details. |
JanSun 29 | Newark Auto Jumble Need some spares? |
FebSat 25 | Race Retro at Stoneleigh Park |
FebSun 26 | Race Retro |
MarFri 31 AprSun 2 | Practical Classics Restoration Show |
AprSun 23 | Cambridge Classic Charity Run Our Sister Club have organised their annual Charity Run covering approx 100 miles. Starts and ends at IWM Duxford. There will be a £45 donation to BSE Hospice, which includes some refreshments and entry to Duxford. Contact them for details. |
AprSun 30 | IWM Duxford Spring Classic Car Show |
JunFri 2 JunThu 1 | Royal Oak, Barrington Informal classic car gathering outside the Royal Oak pub, from about 6 pm until dark |
JunSat 3 JunSun 4 | Coventry Motofest |
JunSat 3 | Classic Transport Picnic Entry £5. 11.00-17.00. |
JunSat 17 | Car show at Wymondham College, Norfolk. There will be a wide variety of vehicles there, ranging from modern American muscle, European supercars and hopefully some classic cars. Food and refreshment will be available on site, and should hopefully be served from a classic double decker bus. If you are interested contact is James Softley livingquickcarspotting@gmail.com |
JunSun 18 | Run Day at Prickwillow Museum, with Classic and Vintage Cars Classic Cars (pre 1979) invited to participate at Prickwillow Museum, Prickwillow CB7 4UN in a display and competition. The museum's engines will also be running. Exhibitors get 2 free entries to the show |
JunSun 18 | Letchworth Classic Car Club Picnic A gathering of classics. Take your own picnic. |
JunSun 18 | Airliner Day at IWM DUXFORD Duxford have invited members to attend this new event. Entry fee required. |
JulSun 2 | Histon & Impington Feast Festival Sunday Village show with stalls and entertainment. Noon to 16:00. Free Entry |
JulSun 2 | North Norfolk Railway Vintage Transport day A gathering of over 200 cars. You need to book with Neil Sharpe. Visit North Norfolk Railway website for details. Catch a vintage bus or train to Sherringham for fish and chips by the beach. |
JulWed 5 | Classics in the Walled Garden From 1600. £6 entry |
JulSat 15 JulFri 14 | Summer Fete, Red House Care Home, Ramsey The Red House care home in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire are putting on a summer fete with an aim to raise money for the residents for special outings and fun things to do to improve their lives. Each year we look to have something nice there of interest to the residents and visitors. This year I am hoping to have some classic cars or motorcycles attend as we have a couple of residents who were classic car owners themselves. Would any of your members would like to bring their classic cars down to show off and let people look round for a couple of hours. The fete is on Saturday 15th July from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Chris Harris Activity Coordinator redhouseramsey@outlook.com |
JulSun 16 JulSat 15 | CLASSIC CARS, TRACTORS & MOTORBIKES at Abington Pigotts Fete CLASSIC CARS, TRACTORS & MOTORBIKES at Abington Pigotts Fete Join a wide range of classic cars, tractors and motorbikes on display Live music, stalls, games plus food & drink available to buy Contact: Michael Bulley m: 07984 494030 || e: michaelbulley@btinternet.com |
JulSun 23 | Wichford Village Fete, Classic Cars welcome.Contact Steve Bainbridge or Brian Woodhams for info. |
JulWed 26 | Classics on the Common A midweek gathering of classics at this village show. |
JulFri 28 JulSun 30 | Silverstone Classic |
AugSun 6 | Ferry Meadows BL/BMC Day £7 entry if pre-booked. See http://www.bmcblrally.co.uk/ for details. |
AugSun 13 | Saffron Walden Classic Car Show Head to the Common to support the charity Arthur Rank Hospice. Free entry. 10.00-1600 |
AugSun 20 | Family Fun Day at the Golf Club |
AugSat 26 | WCC Beerfest Noon until midnight. Cars, bikes and live music at Worlington Cricket Club, Worlington, IP28 8RU. See http://www.worlingtoncricketclub.co.uk. |
AugSun 27 | Knebworth Classic Motor Show Large gathering of classics from that area. |
SepSun 3 | Family event in Great Gransden SG19 3AD On Great Gransden sports field. The local school brass band and choir will be playing. Space for 50 classic cars. Funds raised go to local charities and military veterans charities. Contact Anthony and Nicki Malone, 07931 007873 anthmalone@hotmail.co.uk |
SepSun 3 | Cars By The Lake A gathering of classics from that area |
SepSun 10 | Class Car Show at Audley End, Saffron Walden http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/classic-cars-audley-end-house-and-gardens-10-09-2017/ English heritage are organising a classic car show for car 25 years and older. Contact Events, English Heritage, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR Rebecca.hornby@english-heritage.org.uk |
NovFri 10 | NEC? |
NovSat 11 | NEC? |
NovSun 12 | NEC |
Key to Calendar Icons
| Date | Event |
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JanThu 1 | Club Event This is an event organised by the club |
JanThu 1 | Club Attended Show This is an event where CDCCC will have a club stand. |
JanThu 1 | Other Car Show These events are for your information. |