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SURREY & SUSSEX AREA

For members in West Sussex, East Sussex & Surrey

Area Rep: Eddie Grinstead

1952 Series I 80”
1954 Series I 86”
1958 Series II 88” V8
2002 Discovery II TD5

My Father Bought our 86” in 1966.
I literally cut my teeth on the dashboard a couple of years later which installed the then Black and silver ovals into my system.

I passed my test in my Series II in the winter snow of 1985, bought my 80” to use as a trials and green lane vehicle in 1990, and have owned, worked and abused many LandRovers, Range Rovers and Discoverys ever since. My current trusty old Discovery, owned for 12 years, is my daily workcommuter, family car and towing vehicle.

My 86” and Series II are now both hobby vehicles and my 80” is currently in pieces under going a major overhaul and having some of its dents knocked out.


Contact: surreysussex@series123club.co.uk

2024 Events
January
February
On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
Wednesday 28th Feb
Pub Meet:
The Bull Inn, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://thebullinnhenfield.co.uk/
March
On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
Wednesday 27th March
Pub Meet:
The Bull Inn, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://thebullinnhenfield.co.uk/
 
April
On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
Wednesday 25th April
Pub Meet:
The Bull Inn, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://thebullinnhenfield.co.uk/
 
May
On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
Wednesday 29th May
Pub Meet:
The Bull Inn, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://thebullinnhenfield.co.uk/
 
June
On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
Wednesday 26th June
Pub Meet:
The Bull Inn, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://thebullinnhenfield.co.uk/
 
July
On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
Thurs 18th - Sun 21st July
New Forest & Solent - Camping Weekend - Church Farm, Sixpenny Handley, Wiltshire - 18th-21st July

1)   Thursday - Nothing planned. Arrive & chill out.
2)   Friday - Nothing planned. - Some members may wish to explore local greenlanes. - I can advise. Buffet begins at 18:00 in the marquee.
3)   Saturday - Greenlane/Scenic Drive around Cranborne Chase & Dorset.
4)   Group BBQ Saturday night + Campfire.
5)   Sunday - Chill out/Pack up and bimble home.

The rest of the time we shall do as we feel which will mainly involve lazing around the campfire, drinking beer and perhaps looking under the bonnet of a few Land Rovers. Members are more than welcome to take themselves off for some gentle green laning localy if none of the above takes your fancy. Members also have the option to stay on the main campsite, although this will cost extra.

Rally Field Price: £17.50 per unit per night.
BBQ Price Per Person: £5 per person. 2 sausages and 1 burger per person.  
Locally sourced from Sixpenny Handley Butchers.

YOU'RE BOOKING IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR BOOKING FORM AND PAID A DEPOSIT.

Thursday afternoon
Arrive, relax, chill out, perhaps sample some home brew.

Friday evening
Members are invited to bring along a cake/savoury/nibble of their choice as a contribution towards the buffet. Ideally something a bit different to ensure we don't get too much of the same. Savouries/sandwiches/pies & healthy stuff are also welcome! Tea will be provided. Buffet commences at 18:00 in the marquee.

Campfire
If some of you could bring some wood that would be great. Like last year if everybody brings a few logs and or pallets etc then it helps greatly.
The more wood the better! 

Greenlaning
Some of the lanes can be a bit scratchy because of the time of year.

Greenlaning  Groups
This year we are placing the emphasis of navigation more on you. It is desirable but not essential that you bring a copy of OS Explorer Map 118 with you. Groups of no more than 5 will be heading off at separate time intervals on the Saturday morning from 09:00. We welcome Navigators and Team Leaders to come forward. 

Greenlaning  Restrictions
Quite a few lanes have height restrictions due to trees. Because of this any vehicle with a roof rack will not be suitable. I can advise you which lanes to avoid should this be a problem.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your battery is secure prior to greenlaning. Bits of the route are bumpy.

Greenlaning  Requirements
It is absolutely paramount that your four wheel drive system and low range gearbox are functional.  We have some fairly interesting hills to climb and descend.

Greenlaning  Navigation
It is desirable but not essential that you bring a copy of OS Explorer Map 118 with you.
I will have a marked up copy of OS MAP 118 with me for those who wish to take a copy of the route.
I have also mapped out the route on Ordnance Survey Getamap which means a week before the event I will be able to send an exported GPX file of the route for those of you who wish to upload it to your smartphone/GPS device.

Greenlaning  Additional Notes
Please note:  Because of the time of year some of these greenlanes will be overgrown.  Your Land Rover will experience scratching from foliage. I can advise you which lanes to avoid should this be a problem.

The 2023 booking form can be emailed to you. If you are interested in coming along then please contact me ASAP so I can send it across. The sooner I have an idea of numbers the better.

Wednesday 31st July
Pub Meet:
The Bull Inn, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://thebullinnhenfield.co.uk/
 
August
Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th August
Land Rover Series I, II, III Club National Rally - Rutland Water

Follow link for more details and booking form.

If you wish to form a convoy heading north on the Thursday please get in touch.

On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
Wednesday 28th August
Pub Meet:
The Bull Inn, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://thebullinnhenfield.co.uk/
 
September
On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
Wednesday 25th September
Pub Meet:
The Bull Inn, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://thebullinnhenfield.co.uk/
Sunday 29th September
Amberley Museum - Land Rover Day
New Barn Road,
Amberley,
Near Arundel,
West Sussex,
BN18 9LT

This event will provide an excellent opportunity to display your cherished vehicle and meet with many other enthusiasts and their Land Rovers in the pleasant surroundings of the Museum. All models are eligible although we expect Land Rovers to arrive via road, under own power and be presented in a roadworthy condition.

Entry Fee

There is an entry fee of £15.00 which covers the vehicle, driver, and any other passengers. All passengers must arrive in the vehicle.

Any other friends or family wishing to attend the event must pre-book and pay for admission tickets via our website www.amberleymuseum.co.uk.


Amberley Museum Land Rover Day - Entry Form

 
October
On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
Wednesday 30st October
Pub Meet:
The Bull Inn, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://thebullinnhenfield.co.uk/
 
November
On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
Wednesday 27th November
Pub Meet:
The Bull Inn, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://thebullinnhenfield.co.uk/
 
December
On demand
Pub Meet:
The Black Swan, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Pie & Pint/Spares swapping.

Time: 19:00

https://www.blackswanockham.com/
   
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