September 2, 2010

Original Web Page Design by Mike Digdon

Note to Tour Organizers

We have prepared a Tour Organization Guide (in Adobe PDF format) that will assist you in organizing a successful event. As a follow up, please prepare a short report after the event that can be submitted to Nancy Cleveland for the newsletter and to the Webmonster to be placed on this web page.

Regular District Gatherings

Halifax Area: If you are free on Monday night, why not join other British car enthusiasts at Arbys in Bedford at about 6 PM for some tire kicking and Junk Food at a 10% discount!

Windsor Area: Second Wednesday of the month at the Spitfire Arms, Windsor at 6 PM (S.W.A.T.S.) Contact Frank Boothroyd for more details.

Valley Area: First Tuesday of the month, 7 PM at Paddys Pub in Kentville (winter) or Wolfville (summer). (F.T.O.T.M.)

South Shore Area: Contact Larry Yockell (Yockell@eastlink.ca) to find out where and when the next meeting is.

Northern Nova Scotia: Presently are meeting somewhere in the Truro area on the Third Tuesday of the month. Contact Wanda Woolaver for more details. (Triple "T")

Upcoming Events

September 11th Waverley Gold Rush Days

Where has the summer gone? Just to think that on Saturday September 11, we will be showing our cars at the Waverley Gold Rush Days celebrations followed by our annual BATANS BBQ.
 
This year the featured marque will be Jaguar. I have attached the official flyer that you should post on or in your social calendar.
 
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.
 
Gerry Hull 902-861-3259

September 16th – 21st British Invasion, Stowe, VT

September 25th ALS LiveDrive/Spring Garden Rd. S&S

Ray Whitley is the organizer for this event.

October 1st – 3rd A.H.S.M.F.F.T and Winery Tour

October 9th – 10th Owl’s Head Transportation Museum, Foreign Auto Festival & Antique Aeroplane Show

Now a two day event featuring Rootes Group vehicles and open to all marques. A few Rootes Group owners and others in the club are planning to attend this special show so please contact Bob Hamilton if you wish to be included in our plans.

Our recommended accommodations are at Schooner Bay Motor Inn arriving Friday October 8th and departing Monday October 11th.

For more information and registration, please visit the Tigers East/Alpines East web page.

November 13th Event Planning Meeting at the Club House (Sperry residence)

Starting at 2 PM and everyone is welcome. Pizza will be ordered in towards the end of the meeting and of course bring your favorite beverage.
 
Bring some fresh ideas for destinations and events. A map is attached for directions to the Sperry residence.

December 11th Christmas Pot Luck Dinner, at the Club House (Sperry residence)

This is a "Pot Luck" dinner and everyone is invited to bring one of their favourite dishes. Things get going about 5 PM so if you plan coming, please Sheilia at 463-4406 to see what is needed for main dishes, desserts, etc.
 

Past Events - 2010

(Details to be added and ammended as received)

January - White Point Beach Get-Away-Weekend

February - Christmas in February

May 1st - Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers

Minutes of the AGM can be seen by clicking HERE

May 9th - Mother’s Day Run to Pictou Lodge

 Report to follow soon.

May 30th Apple Blossom Run – Annapolis Valley

John Fulton's Report:

"Those who braved the morning monsoons and drizzles were rewarded with sunshine and a meandering wander through the Gasperaux Valley led by Garth's red BMW to the chicken feast in Woodville. A wonderful time and a fine BBQ meal had by all. Thanks to Garth and Geof and all the Valley people who organised the event for another successful BATANS tour!
Cheers,
~jwf~"

June 12th - Port Williams Days

June 13th - Maitland Run

As the SUN-BEAMED, Sunday morning saw 10 LBC's, a new Mini and a Mazda head out on their westerly cruise along Hwy 215 and the shores of the Shubenacadie River and Cobequid Bay.
 
With speeds reaching 45 mph, the rag-tag groups first stop was Studio Glasshttp://www.studioglasscanada.com/ in Maitland, where ladies and gentlemen both enjoyed the Economusee and shopping for local arts & crafts.  With a stealthy black Prius joining in on the fun, we then zipped one mile further west to our second stop, Gallery 215 ( http://www.artgallery215.com/ ) where we perused the many beautiful works of art and partook in a delightful lunch.  After satisfying our stomachs we headed out again to third, unscheduled side stop, at 122 Point Road in Densmores Mills, where everyone admired the Cleveland's '76 MGB as it enters it final stage of re-birth.
 
With all the gorgeous scenery the 215 has to offer, our fourth stop found us at Burntcoat Head Parkhttp://www.burncoathead.com/ , home of the World's Highest Recorded Tides.  From there our tour proceeded to Walton Light http://www.centralnovascotia.com/members/waltonlighthouse/ , the last original lighthouse in Hants County, and where our own Dave Munroe's grandfather, Harry Lake, was the last keeper of the light.
 
As the afternoon slipped away, and the clouds began to roll in, our slowly diminishing numbers once again headed out on the 215 West, crossing from East Hants to West Hants, following the shores of the Minas Basin and Avon River to the home of our beloved Frank Boothroyd, where we enjoyed a cold beverage and signed his fence for all to see.
 
And as supper-time was upon us, the last of our little group arrived at the westerly terminus of the 215, made a left turn on Hwy 1, and headed for the Chicken Burger, our last stop for the tour.
 
I would like to thank all of the BATANS members that took part in the tour.
Regards, David Page, Event Organizer

June 20th Poker Run - Click HERE to see the report.

July 10th Fisherman’s Museum, Jeddore - (Report Needed)

July 24th -British Motoring Festival, Windsor (Report Needed) Click HERE for Images.

August 6th – 8th Rexton British Car Show - (Report Needed) Click HERE for images.

August 14th Mount Uniacke House Tour (Report Needed)

August 27th – 30th P.E.I. Weekend Tour

2009 Event Reports

January 23rd to 25th - Annual White Point Get-Away Weekend.

February 21st - Christmas in February at the Riverside Pub

March 22nd - Maple Syrup Run to North River. Close to 30 members made the back road trek to North River Fire Hall for an excellent brunch of home made beans, pancakes and sausages with dessert. It was great to see everone again and talk about future summer outings.

May 10th - Mother's day Run to Pictou Lodge Buffet

May 23rd - Annual General Meeting at the Club House

May 31st - Apple Blossom Run to the Annapolis Valley

June 14th - Tech Session on Body Work - David Page in Densmores Mills

June 21st - Father's day Run to Garth Scott's Museum in Hantsport. This event is going to be rescheduled as the weather forecast for Sunday June 21st was rain. Geof Turner is the event organizer.

July 11th (Saturday) - Fisherman's Life Museum, Antique Car Show.

Eighteen cars turned out for a good run to Head of Jeddore and were treated to a great lunch and some fine country music. Danny Julien took a few of us out on a criuise in his home-built flat bottomed dory powered by a "Make and BreaK" engine he has rebuilt. A great time was had by all.

July 24th -26th - PEI International Motoring Festival

July 25th (rain date the 26th) - Victoria Beach BBQ at Jim & Hannelore Fisher - This event has been postponed until summer of 2010.

August 7th-9th - British Car Days of New Brunswick in Rexton

August 16th - Garden Party/Tailgate Picnic in Ardoise (near Windsor)

This was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon bringing smiles to the faces of some of our senior citizens who had fond memories of our cars with lots of stories to tell. Thanks to Letitia McMurray (Sperry) for suggesting this event and to the staff at Parkland for making us feel so welcome.

Click on this image to see the larger version.

August 28th/29th - Advocate Harbour & Joggins Fossil Museum

September 12th - Waverley Gold Rush Days

September 20th - President's Choice Children's Charity Show & Shine

A great turnout for this show and Roy Locock from the UK joined us in his 1976 Bridget the Midget on the last leg of his 18 month, 39,000 mile Round the World Tour. He has had an extrodrinary trip taking him through countries like Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, India, Australia, up through South America, Central America, the US and across Canada. On Monday we are meeting him at the Riverside Pub to view a slide show of his trip.

To see the whole Diary of his tour, visit his Website as on his car. Roy is making this tour in support of UNICEF and if you would like to make a donation in Roy's name, please click HERE.

September 26th - Fourth Annual A.L.S. LiveDrive 2009 and the Spring Garden Road Show and Shine.

Annual Harry Stevens Memorial Fall Foliage Tour

Annapolis Valley Winery Tour

November 14th - 2010 Event Planning meeting, 11 Cranston Ave., Dartmouth

Past Event Reports for 2008

January 25th to 27th - White Point Beach Resort Get-Away Weekend

February 23rd Pub Night at the Riverside Pub in Bedford

March 30th – Maple Syrup Run - North River Fire Hall

April 12th - Tech Session at Zenith Electroplating

May 3rd – Annual General Meeting and Elections

May 11th – Mother’s Day Run (no images were taken)
The rain forecast forced most of the Halifax contingent to sport their "daily drivers" for this run but the weather was much better in the Windsor area so Don Aldous appeared in his TR6 and Mark and Margaret Bond were in their MGB. Don lead us through some very attractive back roads to the Avon Emporium where we had an incredible choice of food for brunch, all home made. All in all, a great day spent with good friends.

June 8th - Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom GPS Run and BBQ

June 15th – Father’s Day Run to Pictou Lodge

June 21st, Graves Island Car Show & Picnic (sorry, but no write up or images were sent in on this event)

June 20th, 21st and 22nd – Weekend Run to Advocate Harbour

June 28th Kingsport Gala Day

July 11- 13th - British Car Days Across the Bridge

August 8th to 10th - New Brunswick British Car Days in Rexton, NB

September 6th – Waverley Gold Rush Days

September 20th – ALS LiveDrive

September 19th - 21st - British Invasion, Stowe, Vermont Images submitted by David Page

October 3rd to 5th - Annual Harry Stevens Memorial Fall Foliage Tour

November - 2009 Event Planning Meeting