Events 2023

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NORTHERN SECTION Our Section AGM will be held at Low Laithes Golf Club, Ossett,
on Sunday 29th October. We’ll start with the usual buffet lunch followed by the formal
meeting.
After several years as Chairman, Michael Smith has decided to retire and so we’re looking
for someone to take on this role. Could this be you? If you’d like to put yourself forward
for election as Chairman or join our committee in any other capacity, then please let
me know before the meeting.
We’ve been flying the Jowett flags at several local shows this summer - Newby Hall,
NY500 and Hebden Bridge and, despite doubtful weather forecasts, these have all been
well supported by members and cars. Many thanks to those who were able to attend -
our Jowetts caused a lot of interest and helped raise the profile of the Club in this centenary
year. Congratulations to Robert & Joan Dyson on being awarded 2nd prize with their
Jupiter in the Sports Car class at the recent Locke Park, Barnsley classic car show. Well
done!
The Jowett Reunion meeting at the Bradford Industrial Museum saw an amazing number
of Jowetts on display and the numbers of members and public attending far exceeded
those of recent years. We thank Colin Dennison and family for their hard work in
preparing for the event and for the organisation on the day and thanks also to the Northern
Section ladies for their sterling service in the café serving the food and drinks. The
Reunion itself was followed by a Dinner at the Bankfield Hotel, Bingley attended by 64
members and friends. Thanks to Barbara Atack, Jacquie Holding and Colin Dennison for
liaising with the hotel and taking the bookings. After the meal Keith Wear gave an entertaining
talk about the origin and early years of the Reunion and of his original successful
campaign to ensure that an acknowledgement of Jowett vehicle production at the Idle
site was incorporated into the redevelopment by Morrisons. Sunday saw many Jowetts
taking part in a scenic run around the Yorkshire Dales, this being skilfully organised by
Michael Koch-Osborne. Once again the weather defied the forecasters and remained
mostly dry. Thank you to all members from other Sections who joined us for our flagship
centenary event weekend – it made all the hard work worthwhile. - Robert Meekings
SEP 3rd: Bradford to Morecambe Run. Being held again after a break of several years. Open to all classic
car owners. Contact JCC member, Andy Wright (details in the Club membership list) for full details and an
entry form. Make your own way to Morecambe, either individually or with friends, £5 entry fee on arrival in
Morecambe. This Run is part of the Morecambe Vintage by the Sea Weekend, so there’s plenty to keep
you busy once you arrive at the coast. All proceeds for Marie Curie charity.
SEP 5th: Noggin/Natter, Shoulder of Mutton, Northowram. 19.30.
SEP 9th: Now just a one day (Saturday) Jowett display outside Bradford City Hall to help celebrate the
building’s 150th anniversary. 9.00 until 16.00. We’ve been invited to display our vehicles because of the
significant part played by Jowett Cars Ltd. in the industrial heritage of Bradford. City Hall will be open for
tours, there will be a pop up café, plus tours of the city centre and Little Germany. The Police Museum and
Courts will also be open for free tours. Please let Robert Meekings know if you’d like to join our display.
SEP 17th: York Historic Vehicle Group – Knavesmire Rally, York Racecourse, YO23 1EX. We’ve booked a
club display area. To enter you’ll need to download the entry form from the organiser’s website: www.yhvg.
uk. Complete the form, giving JOWETT as the club name. There is a £5 entry fee before 10th
September. Late entries £7. Members from all Sections are welcome. Please let Robert Meekings know if
you’ll be joining our display.
OCT 1st: Centenary Jowett Display as part of the Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club’s show at Crow Nest
Park, Dewsbury (WF13 2SJ). From 9.00 am. Free entry and no pre-booking required to the show, but
please let Robert Meekings know if you would like to join our dedicated Jowett display area.
OCT 3rd: Noggin/Natter, Shoulder of Mutton, Northowram. 19.30. (continued overleaf)

OCT 29th: Northern Section AGM with buffet lunch. Low Laithes Golf Club, Park Mill Lane, Ossett, WF5
9AP. Buffet lunch including sweet. Approx. £13 per person .Please pre-book your lunch with Robert Meekings
(01274 596564) by Friday 20th October and then pay on the day. Meet at 12.30 with lunch served at
13.00. AGM commences at 14.30. Prizes for the raffle will be gratefully received. Come along and have
your say and please give some thought to volunteering to serve on the new committee.
DEC 10th: Northern Section Christmas Lunch. The Guide Post Hotel, Low Moor, Bradford. Full details and
menu available in next month’s Jowetteer.