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SUMMARY:VOLKSFLING
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Volksfling. A family friendly VW event held in the heart of the Scottish Borders\nCelebrate the 20th Anniversary of Volksfling at Biggar\, a vibrant and family-friendly VW show set in the scenic South Lanarkshire countryside. Enjoy a variety of attractions including classic cars\, free bouncy castles for children\, trade stands\, live bands\, a treasure hunt\, and a silent disco\, all designed to create a fun-filled experience for attendees of all ages. The event offers camping options from Friday afternoon to Monday noon\, with prebooking recommended due to limited space\, and welcomes day visitors on Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm without prior booking. Explore the charming local shops and restaurants nearby\, making this celebration a perfect blend of automotive passion and community enjoyment. \nPlease contact Stephen Risi for details of club participation \nFull weekend of events at a cost of £50 per person including camping \nDay entry is £10 per person \n 
URL:https://www.kgoc.org.uk/event/volksfling/
LOCATION:Biggar\, Biggar\, ML12 6AY\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Risi":MAILTO:scotland@kgoc-gb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T170000
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SUMMARY:STONOR PARK VW SHOW
DESCRIPTION:A Classic Day Out for the Whole Family\nWe’re thrilled to announce the return of the much-loved Stonor VW Rally – a highlight of the summer calendar and a must-visit for classic car fans and families alike. \nNow in its 30+ year at Stonor\, this celebration of vintage Volkswagens brings together beautifully restored vehicles\, passionate owners and a wonderfully relaxed festival atmosphere\, all set within the stunning surroundings of Stonor Park \nSUNDAY 31st MAY 2026 Contact Kenny for club display details. london-se@kgoc-gb.org\n\nAlternatively – Make a weekend of it at Stonor VW Rally 2026 🌙 \nArrive on Saturday\, camp with fellow VW lovers\, and wake up to birdsong and Beetles in the beautiful grounds of Stonor Park 🚐⛺. \n🗓 Camping available Saturday 30th May\n🚘 VW Rally event date – Sunday 31st May\n🕛 Gates open 12pm–10:30pm Saturday\n💧 Facilities include running water and portable toilets\n🎟Camping ticket includes entry to the VW Show on Sunday\n👶Under 16s camp and enter the show for free! \n📍Limited spaces available – priority given to ABVWC member clubs \nReady to roll in and pitch up? Bring your VW\, your tent\, and your love for the scene. \nBook Camper Tickets \n\n 
URL:https://www.kgoc.org.uk/event/stonor-park-vw-show/
LOCATION:Stonor Park
ORGANIZER;CN="Kenny McBride":MAILTO:london-se@kgoc-gb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T170000
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SUMMARY:BVAC CLASSIC FESTIVAL OF MOTORING
DESCRIPTION:Set in the beautiful grounds of Thirlestane Castle\, in the Scottish Borders\, the BVAC Classic is the premier classic car show for all the family\, in Scotland. \nIt combines over 1\,000 wonderful classic and vintage cars\, with fabulous Scottish food\, drink\, retail and displays\, making it a wonderful day out for the whole family. \nNow heading into its 50th year\, the event – proudly organised by the Borders Vintage Automobile Club – has grown from strength to strength\, gaining recognition from The Sunday Times as ‘One of the top ten motoring events in the UK’. \nIn 2026\, the event will take place on Sunday 7th June. The show will once again feature some of the finest veteran\, vintage and classic cars from across the country\, as well as kid’s activities\, live motorsport action\, stunt displays\, a retail village and of course\, plenty of lovely food and drink stops to keep you fuelled throughout the day! \nFor more information on the clubs participation contact Stephen Risi
URL:https://www.kgoc.org.uk/event/bvac-classic-festival-of-motoring/
LOCATION:Thirlestane Castle\, Lauder\, Scottish Borders\, TD2 6RU
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Risi":MAILTO:scotland@kgoc-gb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T085132
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SUMMARY:Cruzin in Cumbria\, our 2026 International Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU WISH TO BE PUT ON THE RESERVE LIST PLEASE EMAIL international@kgoc-gb.org\n\n\n\nThe Karmann Ghia Owners Club GB and the VW Cabrio Owners Club GB are pleased to announce a joint tour meeting in June of next year.\n  \nThe event will take place over the weekend of the 12th to 14th of June 2026.\nWe will be staying in the superb Netherwood Hotel in Grange over Sands. This is based on a house built by a wealthy Victorian industrialist and set in 15 acres of gardens.  You can check it out at www.netherwood-hotel.co.uk\nPlease note the hotel is dog friendly.\n\nNetherwood Hotel\nThe event will include an informal gathering as people arrive and an evening meal in the hotel on Friday. Why not arrive early and have a look around Grange over Sands? \nOn Saturday morning we will drive to Lakeside on Lake Windermere with reserved parking\, for a cruise on one of the steamers\, visiting Bowness by boat and returning to Lakeside for lunch- collect from hotel on departure. There is also an enthusiast run railway at Lakeside for anyone who is interested. Details at www.lakesiderailway.co.uk  This is not part of our tour but is an option you can incorporate if you wish at your own cost.                        \nWindermere Cruise \nWe will then move to the Ruskin Museum at Coniston to see the history of Donald Cambell and Bluebird as well as Arthur Ransome and John Ruskin \n \nBluebird K7 \nFrom there we will drive along the shore of Lake Coniston and return back to the hotel. \nSaturday evening will feature a formal dinner and awards in the hotel\, so dress up if you like! \nOn Sunday morning we head over to Holker Hall. A superb old house with a fascinating history. We will have a guided tour of the house in smaller groups before lunch at the hall. \nHolker Hall also has a superb garden which is included in the visit and is well worth a walk around. Check it out at www.holker.co.uk \nAfter lunch our next and final stop will be at the Lakeland Motor Museum. Here we will have special parking in the display area right in front of the museum. Entry cost to the museum is not included but you can make your own arrangements.     \nCheck it out at www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk \nCost options are as follows:-\n\n\n\nTwo people in one car for Thursday night                                (B&B only)\n£150\n\n\nTwo people in one car for Friday & Saturday                          (Dinner B&B)\n£620\n\n\nTwo people in one car for Sunday night                                   (B&B only)\n£150\n\n\nOne person in one car for Thursday night                               (B&B only)\n£140\n\n\nOne person in one car for Friday & Saturday night                (Dinner B&B)\n£440\n\n\nOne person in one car for Sunday night                                  (B&B only)\n£140\n\n\n\nThe meeting cost will include all of the above activities\, with the option to add additional night(s) on either Thursday and/or Sunday. \nThe additional nights on Thursday and Sunday will give participants the opportunity to explore this area of the Lake District. We have deliberately avoided the main body of the Lake District on our event as it can get very busy on the weekends. So\, we thought an additional tour on Friday might be a good idea. This will be free\, but you will need to book the hotel for Thursday on your entry form. \nAdministrative details:\nSORRY\, NOW FULLY BOOKED. TO BE ADDED TO THE RESERVE LIST EMAIL international@kgoc-gb.org\nBalances must be paid by the end of April 2026 to enable us to complete the hotel booking arrangements. Anyone not making the final payment will forfeit the deposit and their place. \nJust to mention we are all volunteers organising a club meeting for fun. We can accept no responsibility for personal accident\, financial failures\, errors or omissions\, but will do our best to make it an enjoyable event for everyone. The meeting is open to members of the Karmann Ghia Owners Club GB and the Volkswagen Cabriolet Owners Club GB preferably in a KG or VW Cabrio but\, if necessary\, in another vehicle\, plus overseas visitors in their Karmann Ghias or VW Cabrios. \nBookings are being co-ordinated by Mark Poulton.  \nAny questions please refer to him preferably by email at: international@kgoc-gb.org\, or tel +44 (0)7831 481603\, \nAlan and Carolyn Aspden.   \npdf of printable booking form here:  International invitation form 2026
URL:https://www.kgoc.org.uk/event/cruzin-in-cumbria-our-2026-international-meeting/
LOCATION:Grange over Sands\, Netherwood Hotel & Spa\, Lindale Road\,\, Grange over Sands\, Cumbria\, LA11 6ET\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alan & Carolyn Aspden":MAILTO:international@kgoc-gb.org
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SUMMARY:VOLKSWEALD
DESCRIPTION:Volks Weald 2026\, ‘The Greatest Show in The Weald!’ – 10th – 12th July 2026\, tickets on sale NOW!!!\n\n\n\n\nA huge thank you to everyone who helped make Volks Weald 2025 another huge success! Tickets are now available for 2026 so grab them now\, every year the show sells out and when they’re gone they’re gone! \nVolks Weald\, the South East’s largest family friendly classic VW show will take place over the weekend of July 10th – 12th 2026. This will be the seventh year of the show which has built a reputation of being a quality\, value for money weekend with something for all the family\, young and old. The shows venue is the stunning Penshurst Place in Kent\, a privately owned historic house of medieval origin. Your final few miles of your drive to the venue will take you through the glorious countryside of the Weald of Kent and when you first set eyes on the stunning house\, you know you are in for a great weekend. \nWhat can you expect from a weekend at Volks Weald? Primarily\, you will see some of the coolest air-cooled VW’s around. Our goal for previous years has been to pack the show n shine field with the best and coolest VW’s and we never disappoint. Just look at the pictures in the show gallery. You will have a vast selection of trades to spend your pennies at the trade village. VW parts to skateboards\, apparel to records\, it’s all here. A superb weekend of music is always guaranteed with one of the many highlights being ‘Bug Beats’ Saturday night set\, Neil always takes the roof off the big top! A great choice of eateries is always on the table and why not treat yourself to a cool drink in the inflatable tavern. For the little ones\, free entry into the amazing adventure playground and woodland walk\, kids disco on Saturday night and of course the coloring competition which is always popular. The list goes on – you are in for a busy and fun filled weekend! \nStunning cars\, beautiful scenery\, shopping or just chilling with a pint at the inflatable tavern\, making memories with the family\, whatever you are looking for\, you will find it at Volks Weald. Don’t just take our word for it\, below is just some of the amazing feedback we have had from previous shows \nFamily Camping – Returning for 2026\, our larger family camping area. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of general camping\, then family camping is the area for you. Tickets are £50 per person in advance which includes camping for Friday and Saturday night plus show n shine entry. \nGeneral camping for Friday and Saturday is £50 per person in advance and includes show n shine entry. \nIf you are bringing a caravan\, you will need a caravan pass in addition to the above\, these are £25 each and there are only 40 available. \nClick HERE to purchase camping tickets and caravan passes \nSaturday day tickets are available for £10 per adult for walk in only with parking in the public car park or vehicle access to our show n shine field. Sunday day tickets are available for £10 per adult for walk in or vehicle access to our show n shine field.\nBoth Saturday and Sunday day tickets are available on the gate. \nAll children under the age of 16 accompanied with a paying adult go FREE\, please add the number of children tickets you need to your order\, if paying on the gate they will be supplied with wrist bands by our gate staff. \nFor details of the clubs participation please contact Kenny McBride
URL:https://www.kgoc.org.uk/event/volksweald/
LOCATION:Penshurst Place\, Kent
ORGANIZER;CN="Kenny McBride":MAILTO:london-se@kgoc-gb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T170000
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SUMMARY:KIMBOLTON COUNTRY FAYRE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us on Sunday 19 July 2026 here at Kimbolton Castle for eastern England’s biggest annual gathering of classic cars plus our all new Celebration of Country life including the Viking Encampment and many fantastic attractions for the whole family. \nFor classic car entries and enquiries please contact Charlie & Jane at kimbolton@sportingbears.co.uk \nEarly Bird saver tickets are now available from Ticketsource – with no booking fee. >>> \nOur 2025 Country Fayre was a huge success with over 1\,000 fabulous classic cars on display. See what some of our visitors said about the last couple of years’ Country Fayres: >>
URL:https://www.kgoc.org.uk/event/kimbolton-country-fayre-classic-car-show/
LOCATION:Kimbolton Castle\, Kimbolton High Street\, Kimbolton\, PE28 0EA\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Clive":MAILTO:events@kgoc-gb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T160000
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CREATED:20260211T141547Z
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SUMMARY:Ghia's & Beers 2026
DESCRIPTION:Summer Meetup\, Camp out\, BBQ\nA laid-back meeting open to all club members and family friendly. Intention to be low cost with camping available on site. Clubhouse with plenty of choice. We will be able to stay for the Saturday night for a chat and drink around the bar or campsite BBQ. \nCamping will need to be paid for directly to the Rugby Club nearer the time. One booking covers you and your family and friends. It is not per person. You can bring your own food to cook on the BBQ yourselves. If you want to invite a non- member\, they can be accommodated but please let me know on the email if they want to show a car. More on this later. \nThe club will bring BBQ facilities\, and you can cook your own food. The club house can also provide food and breakfast if required. \nCamping wise\, they have 50 tent pitches & 6 hard standing\, costs will be £23.00 per grass pitch & £28.00 for hard standing with electric although depending on numbers we may be able to have a discount on camping fees. If camping is not for you there are local B&B’s a short distance away and some very nice hotels in Stow on the Wold town. \nOn site\, simple facilities include showers\, toilets and a Wi-Fi connection (around the clubhouse). Dog friendly. The clubhouse and upstairs meeting room will be open for us to use if we wish. \nTo book your space please email me karmann.ghia@btinternet.com Nearer the day we would like a full commitment but for now just send me a mail with the number of people and which car(s) you will come in \nTimings\, very approximate.\nArrive on site from 11.00 am on Saturday. Setup camp and chill-out. No formal activities planned for the day but may include \nShort drive out\, fun games for grown-ups (juggling\, and circus skills workshop) Stow’s got talent or whatever else we can think up! \nCar judging during the day \nPubs in walking distance \nPM BBQ and drinks and good-humoured socialising. \nCampsite\nGloucestershire family and dog friendly campsite with Cotswold Hills views. A 15-minute drive to Cotswold Farm Park; 30 minutes to Blenheim Palace. Five minutes’ drive to Stow-on-the-Wold; bus service nearby \nAlong with a spacious grass camping ground (as one might expect of sporting pitches). This site is in a fab location just outside the historic village of Stow-on-the Wold in Gloucestershire\, making it a smashing spot for family rambles\, touring and gallivanting all over the Cotswolds. \nVenue address: Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club\, Oddington Road\, Stow-on-the-Wold\, Cheltenham\, Gloucestershire\, GL54 1JJ \nLast year proved to be great fun with a good selection of cars and happy campers. \n \nContact\nSteve Metcalfe  central@kgoc-gb.org  07714281796\n 
URL:https://www.kgoc.org.uk/event/ghias-beers-2026/
LOCATION:Stow on the Wold\, Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club\, Oddington Road\,\, Stow-on-the-Wold\,\, Glocs\, GL54 1JJ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Metcalfe":MAILTO:karmann.ghia@btinternet.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T170000
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SUMMARY:TATTON PARK VW SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Tatton Park VW Show!\n The countdown to August 2rd is on—our 2026 Show is going to be unforgettable! \nCome and join us at Tatton Park in Cheshire for the very best of VW Traders\, Show Cars\, Club Displays\, and free children’s entertainment. We promise a great day out for fans of all the VAG brands: VW\, Audi\, Porsche and more! \nThe Show opens at 10am\, get your ticket now and see you at The Show! \nIf you want to take part on the club stand contact Gail Kelly first to check the ticket situation.
URL:https://www.kgoc.org.uk/event/tatton-park-vw-show/
LOCATION:Tatton Park\, Knutsford\, Cheshire\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail":MAILTO:north@kgoc-gb.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
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SUMMARY:ALBIAN FOUNDATION SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Stephen Risi for more details.
URL:https://www.kgoc.org.uk/event/albian-foundation-show/
LOCATION:Biggar\, Biggar\, ML12 6AY\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Risi":MAILTO:scotland@kgoc-gb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T170000
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SUMMARY:LYTHAM HALL AUTUMN CLASSIC VEHICLE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Lytham Hall is the finest Georgian House in Lancashire – once the ancestral home of the colourful Clifton family – and has featured on “Antiques Road Show”. It is set in 80 acres of parkland about 1 mile from the town centre of Lytham itself. There are 3 floors with over 20 rooms\, providing an insight into a fascinating past\, which you can explore at your own pace. \nThere are ample on-site catering facilities and our close proximity to the town centre offers the opportunity to enjoy all that “The Opal of the West” has to offer. For those wishing to make a weekend of it\, there are numerous shops\, restaurants\, cafes\, and hotels nearby. \nThe show will be open to all eligible cars and motor bikes on a first-come first-served basis. Trade Stands will be in attendance and Car Club Plots will be welcome. \nFor more information or to ask about reserving a trade or club plot please respond to lythamhallcarshows@gmail.com \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our show \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVehicle entry fee held at only £5 per car! \nCost covers show entry for the vehicle\, driver and passengers – and includes a voucher allowing you to purchase twodiscounted tickets for hall entrance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.kgoc.org.uk/event/lytham-hall-autumn-classic-vehicle-show/
ORGANIZER;CN="Clive":MAILTO:events@kgoc-gb.org
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