News from the Palace – December 2024
Good evening, everybody! Here is December 2024 News from the Palace!
We may have the cars put away for the winter, but British Cars of New Hampshire doesn’t hibernate! As a reminder, in December there are two Christmas parties. Please make sure to RSVP the hosts if you plan on attending.
Starting in January, the popular BCNH Tech Sessions hosted by Greg Zimmerman and Steve Banner commence.
If that isn’t enough, a new show, the Bay State Motor Festival, will be happening June 8, 2025 in Framingham, Massachusetts celebrating the history of automobile manufacturing in Massachusetts and showcasing classic and vintage cars from around the world.
Car clubs can have a special area designated for them and I have reserved one for BCNH for those interested in going.
Another new event in July 2025 is the Picnic and Blindfolded Driver Competition, held right here at Crackerbox Palace. Pack yourself a picnic lunch in your favorite wicker or more modern cooler and look forward to driving a course guided only by your passenger and your memory after walking the course. We have plenty of flat space for parking and pop ups, and if you don’t feel like participating in a driving event put a croquet set or corn hole boards on your luggage rack and bring it with you. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
Look for these events on the club calendar and website.
In closing, Deb and I would like to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!
As always, thanks for being part of British Cars of New Hampshire!
Mike
Crackerbox Palace
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BCNH Name Tags
If you’re a new member, or even an older one, be sure to get the fashion accessory that shows your incredibly good taste.
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Contact John Giese at [email protected]
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE THE NAME(S) TO BE PRINTED ON THE NAME TAG AND THE ADDRESS YOU WANT THEM MAILED TO.
DECEMBER BCNH Events
Please check the online calendar at BCNH.org often for updates and other events that may be added. More information on the events listed here can be found at BCNH.org.
Newsletter
Consider submitting a story, photos, or things of interest to our newsletter, The Boot, Hood, and Bonnet. Please send your submissions to Dave Swartz at [email protected]
Calendar
If you wish to add an event or see something that needs to be corrected, contact Calendar Coordinator Sue MacDuff at [email protected]
Council Meetings
Meetings start at 7pm unless otherwise noted; you are urged to arrive by 6pm to enjoy dinner and social time beforehand.
Please note any changes to your Council meetings below
DECEMBER MEETINGS
SOUTHERN COUNCIL DECEMBER 2
Southern Council Meeting @ 7pm. Dave Rogers [email protected]
Moe Joe’s Family Restaurant, 2175 Candia Road, Manchester, NH
NORTHERN COUNCIL NO MEETING THIS MONTH
Northern Council Meeting @ 7pm. Karl and Kellie Braconier [email protected]
The Homestead Restaurant, 1567 Summer Street, Bristol, NH
SEACOAST COUNCIL DECEMBER 14
Please contact Interim Council Minister: Howard Kalet [email protected]
Seacoast Council Meeting @ 6pm Norm Michaels [email protected]
Hebert’s Restaurant, in the shopping plaza at 1500 Lafayette Rd (RT. 1), Portsmouth, NH.
Arrive at 6pm for food and greetings, meeting starts at 7pm
MONADNOCK COUNCIL NO MEETING THIS MONTH
Monadnock Council Meeting @ 6pm. David Scott [email protected]
Meet upstairs at 5 pm if you want to eat and socialize. The meeting will be downstairs at 6 pm.
Non-members are welcome. Dublin Road Taproom and Eatery, Shattuck Golf Course, 53 Dublin Rd, Jaffrey NH.
SHOW OF DREAMS MEETING NO MEETING THIS MONTH
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Place: Berkshire Hathaway Verani Training Room. One Verani Way, Londonderry, NH
For more information or if you wish to attend, contact Di Stanley, [email protected]
DECEMBER EVENTS
DECEMBER 1
Seacoast Council Christmas Party
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Seacoast chapter will be hosting a Holiday Party lunch on 12/1/24 at the Oak Street Bistro, Alfred, Maine, beginning at 12:00 noon. Please bring an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots. Each year we seek to fill an MG boot…. contact Norm Michaels [email protected] or Howard Kalet [email protected]
DECEMBER 19
Rousset Christmas Party
4:30 pm
When: December 19th
4:30pm
Where: Nancy and Alain Rousset
46 Pendleton Beach Road
Laconia, NH
Tel: 603 366 2828
RSVP: email:
We arrive December 18th from Portugal. On the 19th I will need help with the goodie snacks. If anyone would like to bring an hors d’ouvre it would be most appreciated. Please just email what you intend to bring when you RSVP. We will have drinks ready, hot mulled wine, a full wine cellar, sparkling wine, beer, gin and tonic, martinis, single malt, water, coke, tomato juice, orange juice.
We will also have a party veggie platter and a cheese/cold cuts platter, plenty of crackers.
Hoping to see everyone at the party!!
Nancy and Alain
JANUARY EVENTS
TECH SESSIONS!
JANUARY 11
9:30 am at 86 Bedford Center Road, Bedford, NH
Evaluation, maintenance, lubrication, and assembly of leaf springs
FEBRUARY 8
9:30 am at 86 Bedford Center Road, Bedford, NH
Evaluation and Installation of pistons, rings and connecting rods.
MARCH 8
9:30 am at 58 Church Street, Deerfield, NH *NOTE VENUE CHANGE*
“Hands on” session on adjusting valve clearances. (be prepared to get your hands dirty)
APRIL 12
9:30 am at 86 Bedford Center Road, Bedford, NH
Rebuilding André Hartford friction dampers (shocks) and how they operate.