News from the Palace – July 2026
Good afternoon, everyone!
Can you believe it’s only a few days away from July? As usual this time of year, the calendar is full of plenty of great things to do. Try to make a meeting or to one of the many events that are planned. I’m looking forward to the Friday Sundae Drive; ice cream is one of my weaknesses, and Isley’s is well known for their treats. A big plus for me is that it’s less than a mile from the Palace! British cars and ice cream, it doesn’t get much better than that.
Another event to look forward to is the Cars and Coffee at the NH Food Bank; it’s a great way to keep the giving active – just show up, have some good food and conversation, and donate to the Food Bank. It’s that easy!
I’d like to encourage all our new members to attend a Council meeting in your area and submit a story about yourselves and the car (or cars) you love to Dave Swartz, our newsletter editor. He’s always looking for new stuff, and what better way to get to know you?
As always, thanks for your support and being part of British Cars of New Hampshire!
2026 brings a year of celebration for us at 35 years, and a grand old 250 years for our country. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend!
Mike
Crackerbox Palace
No Weare-In-Particular
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JULY BCNH Events
Please check the online calendar at BCNH.org often for updates and other events that may be added.
Newsletter
Consider submitting a story, photos, or things of interest to our newsletter, The Boot, Hood, and Bonnet. Please send your submissions to Dave Swartz at newsletterbcnh@gmail.com
Calendar
If you wish to add an event or see something that needs to be corrected, contact Calendar Coordinator Sue MacDuff at lucymac603@gmail.com
Council Meetings
Meetings start at 7pm unless otherwise noted; you are urged to arrive by 6pm to enjoy dinner and social time beforehand. Non-members are always welcome.
Please note any changes to your Council meetings below
JULY MEETINGS
SOUTHERN COUNCIL JULY 13
Southern Council Meeting @ 7pm.
Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Arrive at 6:00 pm if you wish to eat and socialize. Non-members are always welcome. Moe Joe’s Family Restaurant, 2175 Candia Road, Manchester, NH.
Contact Mike Sweet: coventrycat71@gmail.com
SEACOAST COUNCIL JULY 9
Seacoast Council Meeting @ 6:00 pm
The Three Point Bar and Grille, 3612 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH
The meeting time is 6 pm for food and drinks, The official meeting begins at 7pm. Non-members are always welcome.
Contact Norm Michaels: NHMichaels@aol.com
NORTHERN COUNCIL JULY 16
Summer drives in lieu of sit-down meetings. See events below.
Contact Kellie Braconier: kabraconier5@gmail.com
MONADNOCK COUNCIL JULY 21 *NEW MEETING START TIME*
Monadnock Council Meeting @ 5:30pm – 7:30PM
Meet upstairs at 5:30pm if you want to eat and socialize. The meeting will be downstairs at 6:30pm.
Non-members are welcome. Dublin Road Taproom and Eatery, Shattuck Golf Course, 53 Dublin Rd, Jaffrey NH.
Contact David Scott: Scottdj1979@gmail.com
JULY BCNH EVENTS
Friday Sundae Drive, Peterborough to Weare
July 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday Sundae Drive from Brady’s American Plaza in Peterborough to Isley’s Ice Cream in Weare, NH. Depart Brady’s Plaza at 6 PM for a 45-minute drive to Isley’s Ice Cream where you can enjoy both a sweet desert and conversation. Note in the event of bad weather we will reschedule.
No need to RSVP. Contact Dave Scott at scottdj1979@gmail.com or 651-318-5402 if you have any questions.
Google Maps directions from Peterborough to Isley’s Ice Cream
Cars And Coffee, Deerfield, NH
July 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
British Car Repairs
58 Church Street
Deerfield, NH
Steve Banner: 858-231- 0833
White Mountain Trip
July 15 @ 8:00 am – July 17 @ 5:00 pm
Howard and I are offering a White Mountain drive July 15-17, including Cog Railway trip to the summit and a private visit to the Mt. Washington Observatory.
We plan to stay up north the nights of July 15 and 16.
A 100-mile tour of the White Mountains has been proposed.
I just made reservations at the Mt. Washington Hotel. It’s expensive and if folks want to stay elsewhere, that’s fine. We will accommodate everyone’s plans.
Contact Norm Michaels at NHMICHAELS@AOL.COM
NORTHERN COUNCIL Meeting Drive
July 16 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
We are planning a drive on Thursday, July 16th to Bradford, VT. We will be stopping at Farm-Way/Vermont Gear which is on the way to lunch at The Little Grille at the Mill.
Plan to meet in the parking lot in front of the Marshalls department store (with public bathrooms) in Plymouth, NH at 10:30am and leave the parking lot promptly at 11:00am.
Marshalls Address: 389 Tenney Mountain Hwy, Plymouth, NH 03264.
We will stop at Farm-Way and poke around then drive a short distance for lunch at The Little Grille at the Bradford Mill, we have lunch reservations inside at 1:00pm.
One thing to note is that this restaurant can accommodate about 20 people in our party that they can seat all together. If we go over the 20 headcount there is also
outdoor seating by the river. We cannot guarantee seating over 20:(
PLEASE RSVP to kabraconier5@gmail.com by Sunday, July 12th if you plan to join this drive.
We expect to be headed home around 2:30pm.
Check out the links below to view the menu for this restaurant.
Here are the links for Farmway and The Little Grille:
https://www.facebook.com/thelittlegrillebradford/
Thank you,
Karl & Kellie,
Northern Council
Lift Day #2, Francestown, NH
July 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Do you have a small task you’d like to perform on your car for which a lift would be helpful
such as inspecting the undercarriage of your car, rotating tires, changing the oil, greasing the
suspension fittings and those hard-to-reach universal joints on the propellor/half shafts?
Then come to Lift Day #2 of 2026 from 9am to noon on Thursday, July 16. The garage is well-
equipped with most required tools (including Whitworth) but bring any specialty tools needed.
If you are just looking for an excuse to take your car out for a drive and hang out with other
British car enthusiasts, also please join us. There will be coffee and muffins on hand.
Afterwards, we can head to Bob’s Chocolate Café on Main Street in Francestown before
heading home. We had a great time at Bob Britton’s Lift Day on May 16.
Please RSVP by July 12 if you plan to attend and include what tasks you want to perform on
the lift so the appropriate time can be scheduled.
Rich Eby
920 Poor Farm Road,
Francestown, NH
richkeby@gmail.com 339-222-4661
BCNH Cars and Coffee, NH Food Bank, Manchester, NH
July 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The event will run between 9-12 at the NH Foodbank parking lot at 700 E Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH.
It’s all to benefit the NH Foodbank. Monetary or canned good donations directly to the Food Bank are highly encouraged.
The NHFB food truck will be available for food and refreshments.
Monadnock Rotary Cruz-In
July 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Park your cars downtown Peterborough in Depot Square and go for breakfast. This event is popular with the Monadnock Council.
Mt Kearsarge Auto Drive
July 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
July 22 – Mt Kearsarge Auto Drive – 10am – 1pm
Begin at Crackerbox Palace, 125 Sugar Hill, Weare, NH with a leisurely drive to Warner and the summit of Mt Kearsarge. Pack a lunch and eat at the top, or dine at one of the many local restaurants in and around Warner.
The State Park is free for those 65 and older, and 4 dollars for those under 65.
Mike Sweet
603.290.7701
Cruise to The Range, Mason, NH
July 30 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Range in Mason, NH hosts “Cruise Night” on Thursday during the summer months. We have requested they reserve an area for 8-12 cars for BCNH members to gather and enjoy the show. We hope to attract some attention to the British Cars on three special dates – 6/25, 7/30, and 8/27 (last Thursday of June, July, August) and welcome members from every council with the hope you will join.
We will meet at the Country Mile, 758 Fitchburg Rd, Greenville, NH 03048 at 4:30 PM and depart as a group for the one-mile drive to the Range at 4:45PM. This will allow us to park as a group before other vehicles arrive at 5 PM. Food and beverages are available. The car show parking is on the lawn so it is cancelled in the event of rain. Please RSVP to Ray Scholl at rfscholl@gmail.com by the Wednesday before the event if you are planning to attend so we can provide a vehicle count to the Range and make sure we have everyone before departing the Country Mile. The Range understands we may choose to leave ahead of closing so feel free to come and enjoy, leave while it is easy to drive home.
Drive and Lunch Stone Cow Brewery, Barre, MA
July 31 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lunch at the Stone Cow Brewery in Barre, MA. If you haven’t been, the drive on RT 32 is wonderful, shady and winding and the brewery offers relaxed atmosphere, good food and a view. We will depart the Dublin Taproom at 11 AM. For a one hour and six-minute drive to the Stone Cow. Note we will cancel if the weather is bad. Contact Dave Scott at scottdj1979@gmail.com or 651-318-5402 if you have any questions.