SDC Surrey Hills Tour
How many people can you seat comfortably in a 1987 Daimler limousine? The answer is eight. I know this because one of the cars that came on the Surrey Hills … Read more
HAPPY GATHERING OF SDC MEMBERS OVER THE SALOPIAN DAY WEEKEND
Salopian Day this year was on 14th September, earlier than usual. As is now the established practice, SDC members parked their cars on Central around Darwin’s statue. This time we … Read more
Planes, Rains and Automobiles for the OS at Sleap Airfield
Combining your favourite hobbies on the same day seemed like the ideal opportunity for Grant Charlesworth-Jones (O ’91-96) to host both the Salopian Drivers Club and Bentley Drivers Club at … Read more
JOINT SDC AND BDC DAY
22nd June 2024 The Salopian Drivers Club combined with the Bentley Drivers Club again last weekend for a day which combined driving, an excellent lunch and a very privileged visit … Read more
Shropshire Tour – Pistyll Rhaeadr and Lake Vyrnwy – Saturday 15 June
10 cars and 19 people gathered for bacon rolls and coffee chez Aldous at ‘Fourways’ ona morning that had started so well weather-wise, but was quick to disappoint as angryclouds … Read more
Kent tour June 2024
Having organised Kent tours for the last two years, I wasn’t sure there would be much interest in having another one there. Thankfully, my misgivings were unwarranted as the take … Read more
Cumbrian Tour May 2024
In May 2024, 7 cherished cars – a Bentley Mk VI standard steel, a BMW 2-series cabriolet, a Bristol 409, a Jaguar E-type, a Lotus Emira , a MGA, and … Read more
SALOPIAN DRIVERS CLUB ANNUAL DINNER
Last Friday evening’s dinner at the Turf Club was a sell out, partly because of the elegant venue and prospect of good food, wine and company but also because one … Read more
OS DAY: 30th September – 1st October, 2023
After lining up our cars at Central for OS Day, the SDC celebrated its fifth anniversary with a full turnout on Sunday, 1st October. The day started with an informal and … Read more
Jack Henley day on Saturday, 2nd September 2023
On Saturday 2nd Sep, SDC Members had a most unusual treat when visiting Jack Henley’s collection of all things weird and wonderful in Kent. The Indian summer weather helped of … Read more