News from the Palace – December 2025
Good morning, everyone!
December’s big event is the Seacoast Council Christmas Party on December 7. Please see below for the details and contact Norm Michaels as soon as possible if you’d like to go. It’s always a great time, and please bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots Drive!
As always, thanks for being part of British Cars of New Hampshire!
Mike
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DECEMBER BCNH Events
Please check the online calendar at BCNH.org often for updates and other events that may be added. More information on the events listed here can be found at BCNH.org.
Newsletter
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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
DECEMBER MEETINGS
SOUTHERN COUNCIL DECEMBER 1
Southern Council Meeting @ 7pm. Mike Sweet coventrycat71@gmail.com
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.
NORTHERN COUNCIL DECEMBER 18 NO MEETING THIS MONTH
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, Kabraconier5@gmail.com if you plan to attend. We must give an accurate
headcount to the Homestead.
Please RSVP to Kellie at kabraconier5@gmail.com
SEACOAST COUNCIL DECEMBER 7
Seacoast Council Christmas Party
December 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Our holiday party will be Dec. 7 at the Oak Street Bistro in Alfred, Maine. We’ll meet there between 11:30 and noon for drinks and gossip and then sit down for dinner. Please bring an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots. Each year we seek to fill an MG boot….
Meal choices are:
Baked Haddock
Chicken Parmigiana
Steak Tips
$35.99 per person (plus tax & 20% gratuity)
Includes salad, rolls, and soft beverage.
Please reply with your dinner choice if you haven’t already informed me.
Contact Norm Michaels: NHMichaels@aol.com
MONADNOCK COUNCIL DECEMBER 16 NO MEETING THIS MONTH, RESUMING IN JANUARY
Monadnock Council Meeting @ 6pm. David Scott Scottdj1979@gmail.com
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.
DECEMBER EVENTS
Seacoast Council Christmas Party
December 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Our holiday party will be Dec. 7 at the Oak Street Bistro in Alfred, Maine. We’ll meet there between 11:30 and noon for drinks and gossip and then sit down for dinner. Please bring an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots. Each year we seek to fill an MG boot….
Meal choices are:
Baked Haddock
Chicken Parmigiana
Steak Tips
$35.99 per person (plus tax & 20% gratuity)
Includes salad, rolls, and soft beverage.
Please reply with your dinner choice if you haven’t already informed me.
Contact Norm Michaels: NHMichaels@aol.com