Club news, March 1983

Renault OC

Open to owners of all the diverse Renault types, this is a Club of benefit to its members as well as providing them with competition and social events. It also has Registrars for the different models and keeps members in touch with one another. The President is John Bolster and the Vice-Presidents are Messrs. Patrick Faure, Managing Director of Renault UK, Ltd., E. Smith, H. Wilson of the pioneer Renault importers, and Bill Boddy, Editor of Motor Sport. A bi-monthly magazine, Renotes, is published. The Hon. Secretary is: Nigel Patten, “Silvermere”, Krooner Road, Camberley, Surrey.

Jowett CC

The Jowett CC, which as the oldest one-make car club is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year, has issued a commemorative calendar containing historic Jowett pictures ranging front 1905 to 1954 which it can sell to non-members for £1.00 including postage. Apply to: A. Merrry, Hon. Sec., 29, St. Margaret Avenue, Deepcar, Sheffield, S30 5TE. — W.B.

Austin Ten DC

This Club now has some 1,100 members and caters for all Austins, except the Seven, made between 1931 and 1939. Its AGM will be held at the British Motor Yacht Club h.q. in Teddington on March 5th. The Club runs many regional centres and operates an active spares supply, and hints and tips scheme, etc. The Membership Secretary is: Peter Woodend, 3 Estcourt Drive, Widner End, High Wycombe, Bucks.

Bristol Classic Car Show

Over 200 vehicles ranging from vintage to 60’s are the stars of this two-day gathering at the Bristol Exhibition Centre. There will be an auction as well as an autojumble, plus trade and club stands. The date is Saturday and Sunday March 26th/27th, and the Show will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. both days.