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UK‘s most glamorous motoring event, in Blenheim Palace

Hopefully our first meeting following the end of social distancing restrictions with our famous and popular Concours in the Dark where cars are only judged after sundown.

UK‘s most glamorous motoring event, in Blenheim Palace

UK‘s most glamorous motoring event, in Blenheim Palace

CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE 2021
Hampton Court Palace
3rd-5th September 2021

The Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court has been a favourite event for Members since its inception in 2012. The organisers of this fantastic event have again kindly extended an invitation to the Aston Martin Owners Club to participate this year.

As previously, the following options are available to the Club:


Aston Martin Owners Club Parade and Display

The Aston Martin Owners Club have been invited to display their cars in the gardens of Hampton Court Palace on Saturday 4th September.

We will gather in Home Park and parade in chronological order into the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. This is limited to 50 cars only and it would be advisable to book early.

There will be a small cost per car and passengers. Numbers are strictly limited and can be booked on the Concours of Elegance website below.

https://bit.ly/36AFpeQ

The code to use for the discount is AMOC21

There will also be an award for the best Aston Martin of the day. The winner will be invited to drive their car to the podium, where they will be presented with their trophy.


The Club Trophy – supported by the Royal Automobile Club

Once again, run in collaboration with the Royal Automobile Club, we have been invited to participate in The Club Trophy. This will also take place on the 4th September.

Approximately 40 cars will compete in The Club Trophy including entrants from all the leading marques. Cars will be judged by a panel of experts Chaired by Peter Reed of the Royal Automobile Club and including HRH Prince Michael of Kent.

Each entrant should be a ‘Concours’ winning car and best represent the Club and the marque. For more information of the Club Trophy please visit the Concours of Elegance website.

If you wish to be considered for this, please advise me at concours@amoc.org.

UK‘s most glamorous motoring event, in Blenheim Palace

CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE 2021
Hampton Court Palace
3rd-5th September 2021

The Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court has been a favourite event for Members since its inception in 2012. The organisers of this fantastic event have again kindly extended an invitation to the Aston Martin Owners Club to participate this year.

As previously, the following options are available to the Club:


Aston Martin Owners Club Parade and Display

The Aston Martin Owners Club have been invited to display their cars in the gardens of Hampton Court Palace on Saturday 4th September.

We will gather in Home Park and parade in chronological order into the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. This is limited to 50 cars only and it would be advisable to book early.

There will be a small cost per car and passengers. Numbers are strictly limited and can be booked on the Concours of Elegance website below.

https://bit.ly/36AFpeQ

The code to use for the discount is AMOC21

There will also be an award for the best Aston Martin of the day. The winner will be invited to drive their car to the podium, where they will be presented with their trophy.


The Club Trophy – supported by the Royal Automobile Club

Once again, run in collaboration with the Royal Automobile Club, we have been invited to participate in The Club Trophy. This will also take place on the 4th September.

Approximately 40 cars will compete in The Club Trophy including entrants from all the leading marques. Cars will be judged by a panel of experts Chaired by Peter Reed of the Royal Automobile Club and including HRH Prince Michael of Kent.

Each entrant should be a ‘Concours’ winning car and best represent the Club and the marque. For more information of the Club Trophy please visit the Concours of Elegance website.

If you wish to be considered for this, please advise me at concours@amoc.org.

CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE 2021
Hampton Court Palace
3rd-5th September 2021

The Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court has been a favourite event for Members since its inception in 2012. The organisers of this fantastic event have again kindly extended an invitation to the Aston Martin Owners Club to participate this year.

As previously, the following options are available to the Club:


Aston Martin Owners Club Parade and Display

The Aston Martin Owners Club have been invited to display their cars in the gardens of Hampton Court Palace on Saturday 4th September.

We will gather in Home Park and parade in chronological order into the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. This is limited to 50 cars only and it would be advisable to book early.

There will be a small cost per car and passengers. Numbers are strictly limited and can be booked on the Concours of Elegance website below.

https://bit.ly/36AFpeQ

The code to use for the discount is AMOC21

There will also be an award for the best Aston Martin of the day. The winner will be invited to drive their car to the podium, where they will be presented with their trophy.


The Club Trophy – supported by the Royal Automobile Club

Once again, run in collaboration with the Royal Automobile Club, we have been invited to participate in The Club Trophy. This will also take place on the 4th September.

Approximately 40 cars will compete in The Club Trophy including entrants from all the leading marques. Cars will be judged by a panel of experts Chaired by Peter Reed of the Royal Automobile Club and including HRH Prince Michael of Kent.

Each entrant should be a ‘Concours’ winning car and best represent the Club and the marque. For more information of the Club Trophy please visit the Concours of Elegance website.

If you wish to be considered for this, please advise me at concours@amoc.org.

This event has been carried forward from 2020. More details to follow by e-mail. Feel free to contact Andrew Fawkes (area4@amoc.org) for more information.

Following the success of the 2020 Welsh Tour, it is now time to set course for North Yorkshire. Based near Thirsk we shall enjoy two very contrasting days driving the challenging roads of the Moors and dodging through the traditional villages of the Dales.

Following the success of the 2020 Welsh Tour, it is now time to set course for North Yorkshire. Based near Thirsk we shall enjoy two very contrasting days driving the challenging roads of the Moors and dodging through the traditional villages of the Dales.

To be held at Silkstone Golf Club including a carvery

Following the success of the 2020 Welsh Tour, it is now time to set course for North Yorkshire. Based near Thirsk we shall enjoy two very contrasting days driving the challenging roads of the Moors and dodging through the traditional villages of the Dales.

Club Night. If you would like to eat its 6-00 for 6-15pm.
Meeting starts at 8-00pm.
Please let me know if you will be eaing as i need to book a table.

Our monthly meetings are usually held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Zoom calls have been replacing events of late, for obvious reasons. Our preferred face-to-face venue is the Carpenter‘s Arms, Stanton Wick (BS39 4BX) although we have one or two ‘away days‘ during the summer months. Please e-mail me, Andrew Fawkes (area4@amoc.org) if you would like to know more.

Following the success of the 2020 Welsh Tour, it is now time to set course for North Yorkshire. Based near Thirsk we shall enjoy two very contrasting days driving the challenging roads of the Moors and dodging through the traditional villages of the Dales.

Jersey International Motoring Festival for 2021 has now been confirmed for the 10-12 September 2021. The full programme of events is still to be published on their website but with the change in dates they are now running straight after the Jersey International Air Display so you may be able to see both events.

We had planned to go in 2020 but for obvious reasons the event did not take place, so a number of Area 13 members plan to go this year instead. This is not a formal Area 13 event and so members will need to arrange their own travel arrangements and hotel booking. However, John Goode who organised the event for 2020 is happy to be a point of contact for any Area 13 members going or considering going and looks forward to seeing some other Area 13 members there. You can coordinate your plans with John Goode, contact via Area 13 email address.

Unfortunately the Festival has been cancelled

Jersey International Motoring Festival for 2021 has now been confirmed for the 10-12 September 2021. The full programme of events is still to be published on their website but with the change in dates they are now running straight after the Jersey International Air Display so you may be able to see both events.

We had planned to go in 2020 but for obvious reasons the event did not take place, so a number of Area 13 members plan to go this year instead. This is not a formal Area 13 event and so members will need to arrange their own travel arrangements and hotel booking. However, John Goode who organised the event for 2020 is happy to be a point of contact for any Area 13 members going or considering going and looks forward to seeing some other Area 13 members there. You can coordinate your plans with John Goode, contact via Area 13 email address.

Unfortunately the Festival has been cancelled

The AMOC Autumn Concours comes to Yorkshire!
The event is to be held at Harewood House, Sandy Gate, Harewood

Date Sunday 12 September
Time 7:15am
Location Outside Two IFC Car Park entrance
Destination Fiamma, The Peak

The AMOC Autumn Concours comes to Yorkshire!
The event is to be held at Harewood House, Sandy Gate, Harewood

Jersey International Motoring Festival for 2021 has now been confirmed for the 10-12 September 2021. The full programme of events is still to be published on their website but with the change in dates they are now running straight after the Jersey International Air Display so you may be able to see both events.

We had planned to go in 2020 but for obvious reasons the event did not take place, so a number of Area 13 members plan to go this year instead. This is not a formal Area 13 event and so members will need to arrange their own travel arrangements and hotel booking. However, John Goode who organised the event for 2020 is happy to be a point of contact for any Area 13 members going or considering going and looks forward to seeing some other Area 13 members there. You can coordinate your plans with John Goode, contact via Area 13 email address.

Unfortunately the Festival has been cancelled

Wilton Wake Up - Are back Sunday 12th September Fast & Exotic SUPERCARS

The Wilton Wake Up is in aid of Stars Charity Appeal.

Wake Ups give car enthusiasts the opportunity to display their own wheels, look at other cars and talk to fellow petrol heads. The events are held on the 4th Sunday of the month from April to September. Gates open at 8am when bacon butties, hot tea and coffee will be available to buy in the Café until 10.30am. Proceedings will finish by 10.45am. No Dogs Allowed.

No need to book just turn up, more details on the website below.

https://www.wiltonhouse.co.uk/events/wake-up/

Entry fee $20 Information ken Agate 250 896 9000
Wyman Lee at wymanlee@telus.net

Our Area natter is on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm, at the Fox and Goose, Coombe Bissett SP5 4LE, on the A354 some 2-3 miles South West of Salisbury. Other Area Members are also welcome also prospective members.

Club Meet @ the Sussex Ox, Milton Street, Polegate, BN26 5RL, 7-7.30pm

Monthly Drinks at the RAC in Pall Mall

Join AMOC for an unforgettable experience in the stunning wine country of Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, Canada this 17-19 September 2021.

With amazing scenery, food, drive out and a concours event - this promises to be an unforgettable experience!

Free Factory Tour of David Brown Engineering followed by stay and Dinner at the beautiful Hanbury Manor Hotel. following day visit and tour of Nicolas Mees facilities with lunch provided for a small fee, Return to Hanbury Manor for relaxation and dinner. This mini tour has been rearranged countless times so do come and join us for some good locations, interesting visits, fabulous company and a top quality Hotel with spa and golf facilities. please contact rogerjcouch@gmail.com to put your name down and for further details.

Marine Italia and Azimuts Yachts have the pleasure of inviting AMOC Hong Kong members on a Sunset Cruise to experience their latest boat models.

Dress code : smart casual (barefoot on board)
Suggested nearest car park at the World Trade Centre
Boarding at 4:30pm
Limited to 30 participants

Please register with Floris Evers on the AMOC HK WhatsApp group chat

Join AMOC for an unforgettable experience in the stunning wine country of Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, Canada this 17-19 September 2021.

With amazing scenery, food, drive out and a concours event - this promises to be an unforgettable experience!

Free Factory Tour of David Brown Engineering followed by stay and Dinner at the beautiful Hanbury Manor Hotel. following day visit and tour of Nicolas Mees facilities with lunch provided for a small fee, Return to Hanbury Manor for relaxation and dinner. This mini tour has been rearranged countless times so do come and join us for some good locations, interesting visits, fabulous company and a top quality Hotel with spa and golf facilities. please contact rogerjcouch@gmail.com to put your name down and for further details.

Join AMOC for an unforgettable experience in the stunning wine country of Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, Canada this 17-19 September 2021.

With amazing scenery, food, drive out and a concours event - this promises to be an unforgettable experience!

Cancelled, see Bowood House on 26th September

Free Factory Tour of David Brown Engineering followed by stay and Dinner at the beautiful Hanbury Manor Hotel. following day visit and tour of Nicolas Mees facilities with lunch provided for a small fee, Return to Hanbury Manor for relaxation and dinner. This mini tour has been rearranged countless times so do come and join us for some good locations, interesting visits, fabulous company and a top quality Hotel with spa and golf facilities. please contact rogerjcouch@gmail.com to put your name down and for further details.

Staying at the Coniston Inn with drive outs Saturday and Sunday.
Friday and Saturday evening dinner at the hotel.
Saturday drive to Rusland Pool Hotel for lunch then visit Lakeland Motor Museum.
Sunday drive to Armathwaite Hotel for lunch.

September 25 &26
Re-aranged from last year, Further details nearer the time and view their website.

I am sure that many AMOC members will remember Roger Moore’s swansong as James Bond in “A View to a Kill” in 1985. The basic storyline was that 007 stops Max Zorin (played by Christopher Walken) destroying Silicon Valley. The film also starred Grace Jones as May Day who actually saves the day! As part of the film was filmed at Amberley Museum, they are hosting a James Bond Celebration Weekend that is planned to take place on 25th & 26th September. The museum trust would like to offer free entry to AMOC members (plus one guest) bringing a display car to this event on the Saturday or Sunday.

All types of Aston Martins are welcome, especially those models that either appear in Ian Fleming‘s books or the films, such as (AM DB2/4 Mk111 in the "Goldfinger" book), DB5 in that (and other) films, AM DBS in "On Her Majesty‘s Secret Service", AM V8 Vantage Volante in "The Living Daylights", AM Vanquish in "Die Another Day", AM DBS V12 in "Casino Royale"

Thank you to David Hubbard for finding the event.

Details to follow.

On Saturday 25th September we are joining forces with the Shuttleworth Collection and The British Rotorcraft Association to celebrate the release of the new bond film.

The Shuttleworth Collection is the home to "Little Nellie" the Autogyro from the film You Only Live Twice, which will be on display outside the hangers.

The British Rotorcraft Association are planning to bring at least 20 Autogyros as a fly-in, they may try to break their record of 61.

We have been allocated 250 spaces in the paddock along the flight line for Aston Martins, to spend the day enjoying the Autogyros and visiting the amazing aircraft collection in the hangers, as well as the Swiss Garden and other parts of the grounds.

UPDATE: 01/07/2021 89 Cars Already Booked!

You can bring a picnic or purchase refreshments from the cafe.

We are hoping that an open air cinema showing of "You Only Live Twice" can be organised, so watch out for more details of this and other attractions that are being planned.

We have been given a special price of £10 per car which covers the driver and one passenger, to book tickets click on the REGISTER NOW button.

Children under 15 are free.

If you have an Aston that can carry more than two people then additional adult tickets call be purchased for £15 p.p. by going to this separate link:

https://shuttleworth.merlintickets.co.uk/product/SHUTTLEWORTH

DO NOT BOOK ASTON MARTIN CAR SPACES VIA THAT LINK, OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT GET A CAR SPACE FOR YOUR ASTON MARTIN, THE LINK ABOVE IS FOR ADDITIONAL ADULT TICKETS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ATTENDING.

September 25 &26
Re-aranged from last year, Further details nearer the time and view their website.

I am sure that many AMOC members will remember Roger Moore’s swansong as James Bond in “A View to a Kill” in 1985. The basic storyline was that 007 stops Max Zorin (played by Christopher Walken) destroying Silicon Valley. The film also starred Grace Jones as May Day who actually saves the day! As part of the film was filmed at Amberley Museum, they are hosting a James Bond Celebration Weekend that is planned to take place on 25th & 26th September. The museum trust would like to offer free entry to AMOC members (plus one guest) bringing a display car to this event on the Saturday or Sunday.

All types of Aston Martins are welcome, especially those models that either appear in Ian Fleming‘s books or the films, such as (AM DB2/4 Mk111 in the "Goldfinger" book), DB5 in that (and other) films, AM DBS in "On Her Majesty‘s Secret Service", AM V8 Vantage Volante in "The Living Daylights", AM Vanquish in "Die Another Day", AM DBS V12 in "Casino Royale"

Thank you to David Hubbard for finding the event.

Details to follow.

As a final event of our summer programme, we have been given a unique opportunity to visit Bowood House and Garden (Calne Wiltshire) on Sunday 26 Sept. Entry to Bowood is normally £14.25 per person, but we have arranged a price for the day of just £10 per car, including all occupants, for AMOC members arriving in an Aston. In addition, rather than parking in the general car park, we will be allowed to arrive via the private drive of the estate and then will be parking on the private lawn in front of the house. From this location you can access all the facilities of the estate.

Booking required.

Bowood is the home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne and will be open from 11:30 to 3:30. The house is surrounded by an Italian inspired terrace garden, a private walled garden (not inc in our booking), an herbaceous border and sits in 100 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland by Capability Brown. There is a café in the grounds and gift shop within the house, but the restaurant will be closed. However, the house is happy for us to bring our own food and enjoy a picnic on the lawn in front of the house. Please note that the site does not allow dogs and smoking or vaping is also not allowed.

Arrival time is from 11:00 and departure is any time before 16:00pm. To gain access, you will need to pay in advance and register your Aston details, so you will not be able to arrive without registering and payment. We will try and arrange meeting points from key areas to convoy to the site if demand is sufficient, so let us know if you would like to join a convoy.

Let‘s make this a spectacular finale to the summer with a full turnout to support this event.

end of Sept beginning of Oct Date yet to be confirmed for the club viewing of ‘No time to Die‘. All registered members will be contacted nearer the time. Awaiting confirmed release date

North Wiltshire / alternative social Pub Confirmed, please register.

No Time To Die booking confirmed - 30th September 2021 - 15:40 performance
86 Premier Seats @ £32.50 each
BFI Waterloo IMAX
Please let me know if you would like to join.. places confirmed on receipt of payment..., or until they run out!! Optional drinks and post screening dinner details to be advised later...
Cheers and looking forward!!

Venue is The Betsey Wynne, 21 Mursley Rd, Swanbourne, Milton Keynes MK17 0SH

They have been asked to reserve the car park area on the right as you come into the site and we have a large area set aside indoors for us, just ask the staff where the Aston Martin club is meeting.

For new members or those who haven’t attended our monthly meetings the format is simple. Some retired members arrive from about 17:30hrs but the majority of members arrive between 18:30hrs and 20:00hrs, most people have something to eat and you order and pay individually as you arrive and the food is served on a first come, first served basis.

Be aware this meeting may be cancelled at short notice due to Covid restrictions and there may be Covid precautions to follow at the venue.

A private viewing for Area 06 of the latest James Bond film

For the new Bond Film No Time Too Die we have reserved screen 2 at Odeon Bournemouth (BH2) for a private viewing on the 30 September 2021 8:00. For those of you who have not been to BH2, it is a modern cinema, and in addition to normal concessions in the foyer, there is also a bar within the cinema for drinks to be purchased for the viewing, screen 2 also has fully recliner seats which give a more space.

The event is now fully sold out.