THE club provides a focus for motoring enthusiasts in the area. Throughout the year we offer a wide range of activities; monthly meetings covering a variety of motoring interests: navigational rallies, classic car tours, visits to interesting car collections, etc.

Club meetings are usually held on the last Thursday evening of the month, at The Raven Hotel, Station Road, Hook, RG27 9HS (OS Map Reference 186/725540) where a very nice room has been made available to us. During the summer months meetings may be held elsewhere. We welcome new, or prospective, members to any of our meetings. The Raven can offer car parking, a bar and restaurant. If you are interested please phone the organiser for details.

Forthcoming events include a motoring quiz being held on Thursday, September 27, at The Raven, starting 8pm. Contact Bill Bonney on 0118 969 7591.

On Sunday, October7, is the Autumn Classic Car Run. The event will start at California Country Park near Wokingham, the first car leaving at 9am.

The 76-mile route will take participants through scenic villages in Hampshire to Fort Nelson at Portsdown (near Portsmouth.) Participants will be allowed to park inside the fort. Entry to the museum is included in the £26 entry fee. Contact Mike Pearman on 01344 775955.

Inter Club Skittles match  takes place on Thursday, October 25,  at The Golden Pot, which is two miles north of Alton on B3349. The cost of £10 per head  includes hot supper. CSMA, Guildford MC, Farnborough and District MC and Basingstoke Classic Car Club have been invited to join us. Contact Pam Roper on 0118 9787684 .

Stages Rally Marshalling – Club members frequently act as marshals on international and national stages rallies, some as near as Aldershot, others on the south coast or in Wales. Specialist training (free) is provided by the MSA. Contact Bill Bonney on 0118 969 7591.

For more information about the Hants and Berks Motor Club and its activities, telephone our Chairman, Dave Wilson on 01420 23644 or our Secretary, Bill Bonney on 0118 969 7591 (or leave a message on his answerphone) or visit our website at: www.hantsandberksmc.org uk