XK Club Representatives
Area Representatives
The Jaguar XK Club is supported by a dedicated band of volunteer Representatives, who co-ordinate activities for their area, provide information and organise informal events.
About our Representatives
They are, naturally, great Jaguar XK enthusiasts. To find your local Representative, select a region below – contact details can be found in the latest issue of the XK Gazette.
If you are interested in becoming a Representative, please contact the Club Secretary on sarah@xkclub.com
Representatives' Event Calendar 2024
NEW: UK Midlands – New Dawn Inn lunch, Tuesday 30 April
Partly with the MHVC.
First meet of the year - New Dawn Inn, Norton A38 GL2 9LR. Please let Martin Reynolds know if you would like to attend.
Netherlands: Spring Tour, 21 April
Gather at Fort Everdingen, part of the Dutch Water Defend Lines and Unesco World Heritage. We start with coffee and a cake and then a 30 minute tour around the Fort. Then a drive through the countryside followed by lunch at a Jaguar Specialist. Then a visit with tour at Damen Shipyards. They have 35 shipyards around the world, with their Headquarters in The Netherlands. One of their former members of the board is willing to give us a tour around the shipyard, which is very special.
Contact Chris de Groot for more information or to express your interest.
UK Cheshire – Drive it Day, 21 April
Partly with the MHVC.
For more information, or if you would like to take part, please contact Mike Bielinski.
UK East Midlands
Still in the planning stages, but activities to look forward to for 2024 – dates tbc:
Spring visit to Metheringham Airfield Centre.
Summer Open Day at P&K Thornton Restorations
Autumn drive around Derbyshire
UK Essex – The Warren Classic & Supercar Show, date tba
From David Cuff: "I am waiting for them to confirm a date they plan for their show which is due to be in September this year. They were happy for me to have a club present at this event".
UK Beds, Herts and Bucks – visit to Shuttleworth, 27 April
The costs if we can muster at least 12 cars will be £10 per car. Normal entry is £15.00 per person. The entry fee covers both the aircraft and vehicle collections and the Swiss Garden on the day and any repeat visits within the next 30 days. This is a really good deal with hopefully some flying included.
Please let Don know if you would like to take part.
UK Cheshire – Deep Shropshire drive, 1 May
Vvia Roman Wroxhall over Long Mynd to Stiperstone inn
For more information, or if you would like to take part, please contact Mike Bielinski.
UK Surrey – Open afternoon at Twyford Moors, 4 May
We have been invited again to the beautifully laid out workshop at Havant. The event starts at 2pm so I will be heading to The Bat and Ball at Hambledon from midday for a Guiness and fish pie! We need about 10 cars.
Thank you Patrick.
UK Somerset & Avon – Lunch, 9 May
From Stephen Hill: "Just a quick message to inform you of the first 2024 lunch meet up for this area that has been arranged at THE NORTHEY ARMS, BATH ROAD, BOX SN13 8AE. As usual aim for 12:00 arrival for 12:30 lunch. This lunch is STRICTLY LIMITED TO 8 PERSONS due to venue's pre-order requirement for larger numbers. So if you plan to attend please advise me asap".
UK Beds, Herts and Bucks – Opening Airshow, Shuttleworth, 12 May
I am keen to see if there is any interest in attending the season opening airshow entitled “The Best of British”. If tickets are booked before 1 March the ticket price is £24 per person - a saving of £11 over the standard admission. We would be provided with a dedicated area where we can park our cars in full view of the airshow and enjoy a picnic. We need a minimum of 15 people for the discount to apply. Details of the programme can be found on the Shuttleworth website.
Please let Don know if you would like to take part.
France South – lunch at Quai des Artistes Monte-Carlo, Sunday 12 May
Jean-Charles Bello has arranged his annual lunch for Club members for 1pm at this wonderful venue. The restaurant is already nearly full, and there are only 8-10 places available for club members so do book very quickly if you would like to attend.
Contact Jean-Charles to book.
NEW: UK Devon & Cornwall – South Hams Drive, Saturday 1 June
Meet mid morning at Ugborough, then drive on Dartmoor and / or Coast. Followed by lunch at fellow XK120 owner's local vineyard / restaurant. Lance Whitehead is keen to welcome us to tour his vineyard, have lunch and view his Dartmouth Gin Distillery.
UK-Dorset – Compton Abbas, 6 June
From Paul Abadjian: “Good afternoon XK Folk and E-types from a drizzly, and, it has to be said….sodden…Dorset!!
“As our last weekday lunchtime gathering at Compton Abbas got a general thumbs up, we thought we would do it again this year….and pray for similar weather! SO…Thursday June 6th …lunchtime……12.00 pm onwards. I will also work out a route to get there from the Great Field in Poundbury as a starting point to add a little bit of driving to the day for those who may want to come from that direction!
“Please let me know if you would like to join us.”
UK Cheshire – Drive and meal at Erbistock on the River Dee, 12 June
Late afternoon meal at Erbistock via drive through Cheshire, Denbighshire and Shropshire.
For more information, or if you would like to take part, please contact Mike Bielinski.
UK Midlands – Adwell Vintage Vehicle Show, Sunday 7 July
Classic vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, tractors, lorries and buses welcome. Gardens open. Refreshments & trade stands. Tank rides. Live music. For full information and to book a ticket visit: www.adwellvintagevehicleshow.co.uk. If you do plan to attend, please do let Martin Reynolds know.
UK Devon & Cornwall – Powderham Castle Historic Vehicle Gathering, 13-14 July
A major event for Devon Classic Cars.
UK Essex – Matching Green Classic Car Show, 17 July
I have asked them if we could have a few places for club members for this event.
UK Devon & Cornwall – Annual Jaguar Day, 28 July
Tamar Jaguar Enthusiasts Club are having their annual Jaguar Day at The South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh. So far there are 5 of us attending this event. Always good to compare notes and styles of Jaguars through the decades.
NEW: UK-Dorset – Sunday 28 July, D-Day Centre & WW2 Museum to the Symondsbury Estate
From Paul Abadjian: “Starting at 10-10.30am from the D-Day Centre & WW2 Museum Admiralty Buildings, Castletown, Portland DT5 1BD.
“This wonderful small museum was established by E-type Club member Derek Luckhurst, and is very informative, as well as unusually ‘hands on’! Entrance for our group will be a discounted £8 per person and Derek will allocate dedicated parking outside for our group. There is a café opposite for breakfast/tea/coffee etc., which you are welcome to bring back to the charming period café in the museum! It is the 80th anniversary of D-Day this year, and as a large part of the force set off from this point in Dorset it is a poignant and pertinent starting point for our day.
“There will then be the customary winding and scenic route taking in Portland itself, then the Jurassic Coast and lovely inland country lanes…leading to the Symondsbury Estate.
“This is an imaginatively repurposed historic estate, the old farm buildings which now house an interiors shop, and very chic ladies clothes shop, a great café and restaurant, and an art gallery. They also have donkeys, pigs and chickens in enclosures, a good BBQ spot, and, if you are feeling energetic a fascinating 1.5 hour circular walk going up The Holloway (see last photo) with it’s historic rock carvings! Dogs are allowed.
“We will have reserved parking there, and you can either bring a picnic, or book for lunch (last orders 2.30!!)
“We will all pray to our particular Gods that we have the polar opposite weather compared to last year, and we hope to have a great turn out!!
“Please let me know if you would like to join us, and we will fill in the blanks in terms of detail and route in due course, as always.”
UK Cheshire – Nantwich Show, 31 July
For more information, or if you would like to take part, please contact Mike Bielinski.
NEW: UK Devon & Cornwall – Honiton Agricultural Show, 1 August
The largest one day agricultural show in the country. Mike Lavers, who owns an XK150, is organising the Car section.
UK Cheshire – Drive and meal at Erbistock on the River Dee, 14 August
Late afternoon meal at Erbistock via drive through Cheshire, Denbighshire and Shropshire.
For more information, or if you would like to take part, please contact Mike Bielinski.
UK Cheshire – End of season meet, 11 September
Long drive to include the Peaks.
For more information, or if you would like to take part, please contact Mike Bielinski.
UK Beds, Herts and Bucks – De Havilland Museum, 21 September
I have provisionally booked a visit to the We need to muster a minimum of 10 members for it to go ahead. The price is £20 per person. The plan is to meet in Hatfield at 10.30 for tea/coffee and biscuits before embarking on a two-hour guided tour. Lunch is available on site if required with departure planned for 3.00 p.m.
Please let Don know if you would like to take part.
UK Devon & Cornwall – Sidmouth Classic Car Show, 21 September
An event in the most wonderful location on the picturesque Town Cricket Green overlooking the sea.
Tea in the Pavilion?
UK Cheshire – Christmas Dinner, 16 December
For more information, or if you would like to take part, please contact Mike Bielinski.