August 2025

Whilst August is one of our summer months (the 8th month of the year) and is usually warm and sunny, the word ‘august’ can also mean majestic dignity or grandeur – terms that can be applied to Classic Cars of course.

 

And with that, let’s see what is happening in August…………….

August 3rd – Phyllis Tuckwell Motor Show:

Registration is still available at https://www.pth.org.uk/news-and-events/events/upcoming-events/motor-show/ with a registration fee of £25 for Cars/Campervans/General Vehicles, and £15 for Motorcycles/Scooters but you will need to be QUICK. If you are exhibiting, then please arrive from 9am.

 

August 8th – Club Night at The Fairmile:

Club Night is always popular, so join us for a bite to eat and a bit of banter. The meeting starts at around 8pm but if you are eating we suggest that you arrive from around 6:30. If the weather is good, why not bring your classic car along!

 

August 9th – Collectively Camberley Car Show:

Held in Camberley Town Centre from 10am to 4pm all types of vehicle will be showcased in this annual event. Although registration is now closed, this is a very popular event with the residents of Camberley and the surrounding area. If you have registered, you should have received an email saying where you should head for to be parked up. There are no tickets this year, but we are told that marshals will be checking registrations at your designated entry point.

 

August 10th – Cranleigh Lions Car Show and Autojumble:

Always a favourite with the Club. The show opens to the public from 9:30, so people should aim to arrive in good time given the normal crush to enter the showground. If you are coming along and have registered with the organisers stating that you are with the Surrey Classic Vehicle Club, you should make your way to Zone C. Sadly club registrations closed on 30th June, but we should have a good turnout for this event.

 

August 16th – Capel Village Car and Bike Show:

An extravaganza of Classic Cars and Motorbikes, Flowers & Vegetables, Food and a Bar with a good selection of local ales. There is also an Auto Jumble, Dog Show and local stalls. The show is open from 12 noon to 4pm with a staggered entry time slot based upon how far away you live. Our advice though, is if you are given a late slot, make sure that you get there at the start of that time (or even a little before) as in previous years some of our reserved space has been given up by the marshals. Registration is now closed, but it should be a cracking event.

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August 24th – Egham Royal Show:

Although the show is held over two days (23rd and 24th August), the club generally only attend the second of the two days. The show opens at 10am & Closes at 5:30pm with loads of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Vintage and pre 1995 classic vehicles can still register at: https://eghamroyalshow.org.uk/vintage-vehicles/ and if you are interested, you can enter your vehicle to be judged by an experienced team. Note that you should receive your pass around a week before the event.

 

August 25th – Wotton Fete and Club Picnic in the Park:

Located at The Wotton Hatch, Guildford Rd, Wotton, Dorking, RH5 6QQ. The club will hold its annual Club Picnic on August Bank Holiday Monday to include a buffet lunch provided by the Club. No formal registration with the venue will be required, however we do need to know numbers to cater for the picnic. Please let us know if you are planning on attending as you might end up hungry if you don’t!

 

And looking forward to September:

Sadly, the Great Fair at Shalford is not happening this year due to funding issues with the organisers. They are hopeful to be able to run the event next year., so we will keep a look out and advise you when we hear anything.

September 6th – Broome Park Nursing Home:

We have been asked if we would like to display some of our cars at the nursing home in Betchworth during the residents Summer Picnic. We have already had some interest, but if you would like to come along, please let us know. It is going to be a very laid back event from 12:00 noon and you can leave whenever you wish. The nursing home has also invited us to partake of their BBQ picnic whilst we are there – there obviously is such a thing as a ‘Free Lunch’.

 

September 7th – Edenbridge Motor Show:

You can still register for this event at a cost of £5.42 (the 42p being a ‘booking fee’). Be quick though, as we believe that tickets are selling fast. Cars must be ‘classic’ or ‘unique’ and the show runs from 10:00am until 5pm.

 

September 13th – Dunkirk Little Ships:

The Veterans Cruise from Penton Hook Marina unites Dunkirk Little Ships and armed forces charities, offering veterans a memorable day on the river. It’s a celebration of service, history, and gratitude. Details are still a little vague with their website saying that further details will be available shortly. Check the website for more information at: https://www.adls.org.uk/the-veterans-cruise

 

September 21st – The Surrey Classic Vehicle Club Summer Gathering:

Following the success in 2023 and 2024, we are returning to The Fairmile public house and restaurant in Cobham (where we hold our Club Nights) for our 2025 Summer Gathering. No formal registration is required, but if you wish to eat in the restaurant, we urge you to book a table as early as possible as the restaurant is very popular on Sundays. Further information on the venue can be found at: www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/surrey/fairmile

 

We are sure that you all remember the TV show ‘The Monkees’, but did you know that each member of The Monkees was given a new Pontiac GTO as part of their contract? Yes, everyone on the hit American TV show got a hot car for personal use.

Oh, and with just 146 days until Christmas (as of 1st August), you had better start thinking what you would like Santa to bring you – but we’re not sure that you can get a car in a stocking.

See you all on the 8th August for Club Night.

Jeannie & Phil