Area 15 holds monthly meetings at pubs around the region on the first Thursday of each month. Regular haunts have family rooms, good food and spacious car parks. We are occasionally joined by guest speakers, such as Bob Spikesley, former Aston Martin body-shop foreman, and Nick Sykes, automotive artist. To round off the year we celebrate with a Christmas lunch. Pub meetings are well attended by family and junior members who often enjoy good food and conversation while the men-folk are kicking tyres in the car park.
Area 15 is active in many competitive and social fields. Racing members led the way in securing the Pennine Trophy, awarded to the area gaining the most competitive points per 100 members, for the last four years. In 2003, Area Rep Martin Wright, Tony Riseley and Gordon Riseley finished the season with a collection of trophies and prizes between them.
Spectating at competitive events can be equally enjoyable, and any members who have an interest in attending or taking part should contact Martin.
Some prefer the more leisurely pursuit of showing their cars and in 2003 several Area members came away with Concours prizes. The Spring Concours 2004 will be in the splendid setting of Woburn Abbey. Over 200 Astons were displayed at the corresponding event in 2003, giving an unparalleled opportunity to discuss membership and the pros and cons of different models with enthusiastic owners. Anyone who would like more information is welcome to contact the Assistant Representative, Richard Brown.
Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire are areas of natural beauty containing many visitor attractions that are ideal for a day out in an Aston Martin. For ideas of where to go and what to see, go to the Area 15 Visitor Guide pages.
Please visit the Area 15 Diary page for news of forthcoming events.
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