News from the Palace – April 2026
Good afternoon, everyone!
Yay, 66 degrees today! The upcoming rain and warm temps this week should take care of the lingering road salt.
We’ve two tech sessions and an open house this month; please note the address change for Zimmlett Motor’s event.
Before you know it, the Blessing of The Fleet will be upon us; it’s the first event of May and a great way to kick off our short driving season here in the Northeast.
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!
Mike
Crackerbox Palace
No Weare-In-Particular
BCNH Name Tags
If you’re a new member, or even an older one, be sure to get the fashion accessory that shows your incredibly good taste.
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Contact John Giese: johgie@tds.net
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE THE NAME(S) TO BE PRINTED ON THE NAME TAG AND THE ADDRESS YOU WANT THEM MAILED TO.
APRIL 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
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
APRIL MEETINGS
SOUTHERN COUNCIL APRIL 6
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 APRIL 15
February 11 @ 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Office Lounge Dovah, 21 Third St, Dover, N.H.
There’s a metered lot right behind the restaurant and Dale Dean has arranged for us to park for free in the Ross Furniture lot on Second Street.
The meeting time is 6 p.m. for food and drinks, The official meeting begins at 7. Non-members are always welcome.
Contact Norm Michaels: NHMichaels@aol.com
NORTHERN COUNCIL APRIL 16
The meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Arrive around 6:00 pm if you plan to eat and socialize. Non-members are always welcome to attend.
The Homestead Restaurant. 1567 Summer Street , Bristol, NH.
Please remember to RSVP to Kellie if you plan to attend. We must give an accurate headcount to the Homestead.
Contact Kellie Braconier: kabraconier5@gmail.com
MONADNOCK COUNCIL APRIL 21
Monadnock Council Meeting @ 6pm.
Meet upstairs at 5pm if you want to eat and socialize. The meeting will be downstairs at 6pm.
Non-members are welcome. Dublin Road Taproom and Eatery, Shattuck Golf Course, 53 Dublin Rd, Jaffrey NH.
Contact David Scott: Scottdj1979@gmail.com
APRIL EVENTS
PLEASE NOTE VENUE ADDRESS CHANGE
Tech Session, Auburn, NH
April 25, 2026 @ 9:00 am -12:00 pm
General maintenance (general overview with points, plugs, carbs, air filters etc.) As always, we can dive deeper into topics depending on the interest of the attendees.
Zimmlitt Motoring Co.
20 Commercial Court
Auburn, NH
Open House and Tech Session, Fitzwilliam, NH
April 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9AM to whenever
British Body and Coachworks
11 NH Rt. 119W
Fitzwilliam, NH
Summit 2026 Event Sponsor
www.britishbodyandcoachworks.com
Join Mark LeBlanc for an Open House and Tech Session the do’s and don’ts of winter storage. Please RSVP Mark at ceispars@yahoo.com
We have several cars in process to see. An opportunity to see friends and cars.
Refreshments will be served.
MAY EVENTS
Blessing of the Fleet, Epping, NH
May 2 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Blessing of the Fleet at the Holy Grail Restaurant in Epping on the 1st Saturday of May (May 2.)
See: https://www.holygrailrestaurantandpub.com/
We will meet in the Holy Grail Parking Lot at 11:00 and The Reverend Mark Pendleton from the Christ Church in Exeter will perform appropriate Rites for the Blessing of the Fleet – and sprinkle a little Holy Water on each of the cars.
(We will “Pass the Hat” for a “Collection” to be presented to Rev Pendleton as an honorarium.)
At 11:30, when the Doors Open at the Restaurant, we will file in and go up to the Choir Loft for Brunch/Lunch there.
Robert B Mitchell
603-770-8663 (Cell)
Cars and Coffee, Deerfield, NH
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Sponsored by:
British Car Repairs
58 Church Street
Deerfield, NH
Steve Banner: 858-231- 0833
Monadnock Rotary Cruz-In
May 17 @ 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.
John Bowe’s Spring Drive
May 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
This event is in the planning stages. Meeting place/ time to be determined. More information will be posted when it is available.
Mt Kearsarge Auto Drive
May 30 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
May 30 – 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.
Because it is a State Park there is a fee of 4 dollars for those under 65.
Mike Sweet
603.290.7701