News from the Palace – June 2025
Good afternoon, everyone!
According to WMUR, we’ve had 11 – yes, 11 – consecutive weekends with rain. Regardless, our May events were successes, and stories will be in the upcoming newsletter. As you can see below, we’ve got a full line up for June so try to make it to an event, hopefully the weather will improve as summer progresses – which always seems too short in my opinion.
Don’t forget to register your car for the Show of Dreams in July. It’ll be here before you know it.
As always, thanks for being part of British Cars of New Hampshire!
Mike
Crackerbox Palace
No Weare-In-Particular
BCNH Name Tags
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JUNE BCNH Events
Please check the online calendar often for updates and other events that may be added. More information on the events listed here can be found there.
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
JUNE MEETINGS
SOUTHERN COUNCIL JUNE 2
Southern Council Meeting @ 7pm. Dave Rogers drogers102@gmail.com
Moe Joe’s Family Restaurant, 2175 Candia Road, Manchester, NH
NORTHERN COUNCIL JUNE 19
Northern Council Meeting @ 7pm. Karl and Kellie Braconier kabraconier5@gmail.com
The Homestead Restaurant, 1567 Summer Street, Bristol, NH
Meetings start at 7:00 pm, arrive at 6:00 pm if you wish to eat and socialize. Non-members are welcome to attend. The Homestead Restaurant, 1567 Summer Street, Bristol NH
SEACOAST COUNCIL JUNE 12
Seacoast Council Meeting @ 6pm Norm Michaels NHMichaels@aol.com
Hebert’s Restaurant, in the shopping plaza at 1500 Lafayette Rd (RT. 1), Portsmouth, NH.
Arrive at 6pm for food and greetings, meeting starts at 7pm
MONADNOCK COUNCIL JUNE 17
Monadnock Council Meeting @ 6pm. David Scott Scottdj1979@gmail.com
Meet upstairs at 6pm if you want to eat and socialize. The meeting will be downstairs at 7pm.
Non-members are welcome. Dublin Road Taproom and Eatery, Shattuck Golf Course, 53 Dublin Rd, Jaffrey NH.
SHOW OF DREAMS MEETING JUNE 21 – note change
Time: 11 am to 12:00 noon. Meeting to be held one hour before the Club Birthday Party at 58 Church Street, Deerfield, NH
For more information or if you wish to attend, contact Di Stanley, dstan1950@gmail.com
JUNE EVENTS
JUNE 1 (SUNDAY)
British By The Sea
June 1 @ 9:00am – 2:30 pm
The Connecticut MG Club invites you to attend the 34th annual gathering! This year’s featured marque will be the Jaguar E-Type! There will be more than 350 other British cars, trucks, and motorcycles for this fun event. The display field will be set up for over 32 classes.
Harkness Memorial State Park
Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT
If you are thinking of going to this event, email me and I will get you in touch with others who are also thinking of going.
Sue MacDuff, Lucymac603@gmail.com
JUNE 6 – 7 (SATURDAY/SUNDAY)
British Motorcars in Bristol RI
June 6 @ 9:00 am – June 7 @ 5:00 pm
The BMCNE will kick off its Annual British Motorcars in Bristol, RI car show that includes a scenic tour around Southern New England, hosting a block party in downtown Bristol, and a public Car Show to raise money for local charities through car show registrations, vendor booths, area sales, and sponsorships. If you are thinking of going to this event, email me and I will get you in touch with others who are also thinking of going.
Sue MacDuff, Lucymac603@gmail.com
JUNE 8 (SUNDAY)
Bay State Motor Festival, Framingham MA
June 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
BCNH has tentatively been reserved exclusive “club” space and other amenities on the field.
Their website is: https://baystatemotorfestival.com/ –
Within the website is a complete description plus the ability to sign up, which is necessary to receive a dash placket for our field space.
There will also be free trailer space for any of us who would rather tow their registered car.
If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact the show’s founder Ken Lemoine at:
Cell: 1 (508) 259-6314
email: Alvis1934@aol.com
JUNE 15 (SUNDAY)
Monadnock Rotary Cruz-In
June 15 @ 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.
JUNE 21 (Saturday)
BCNH Birthday Party, Deerfield, NH
June 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Our annual BCNH birthday party will be held June 21st at Elliot More and Jamiee Walter’s home at 58 Church Street, Deerfield NH.
If you’ve been before, you know Mandy & Co. knock it out of the park every year with their culinary excellence. Don’t miss it!
As always, THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT and for BCNH Members only.
Here are the details:
The Menu:
Charcuterie Board
Chicken Souvlaki- marinated chunks of chicken marinated in fresh herbs and lemon juice with Tzatziki sauce
Marinated beef skewers
Mediterranean grilled shrimp
Served with Greek cucumber feta salad, Greek Orzo Salad, Mediterranean chickpea salad
Birthday cake
The Address:
58 Church Street
Deerfield, NH
The Time:
12pm – 4pm
The Cost:
$20 per person.
The Deadline:
June 13th. Please be mindful that a proper headcount is important to our caterer and hosts and be prompt with your intent to attend. Last minute decisions are highly discouraged.
Things to Bring:
Folding chair(s)
Your favorite beverage
Umbrella
Some have brought pop up canopies if rain was in the forecast.
Please make out your checks to British Cars of New Hampshire and mail to:
Mike Sweet
British Cars of New Hampshire
125 Sugar Hill Road
Weare, NH 03281
Please send them to this address only to ensure you’re on the list.
June 22 (Sunday)
British Car Day, Brookline MA
June 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Celebrate British motoring at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum! All British cars and motorcycles, from classics to modern favorites, are welcome. Enjoy a day of beautiful vehicles, great company, and a shared love for British design and engineering. www.larzanderson.org
JUNE 26 (Thursday)
Drive to and Tour of Bedrock Gardens, Lee, NH
June 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Please join Seacoast Council Minister Norman Michaels on Thursday, June 26, for a walking tour of Bedrock Gardens in Lee, NH.
Bedrock Gardens is a nonprofit public garden that integrates unusual botanical specimens and unique sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey. This 30-acre site has recently transitioned from a historic farm and private garden to a public oasis of horticulture, art, and inspiration. https://www.bedrockgardens.org/
Meet at 4 p.m. at my home, 7 Jacob Lane in Lee. We’ll leave here for a short scenic drive to Bedrock Gardens for a private tour from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Contact Norm, 603-781-2410, to sign up or for more info.
JUNE 27 (Friday)
Drive to Gibson Pewter, Washington NH – TBA
June 27 @ 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.
JULY EVENTS
Show of Dreams
July 26 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
More than just a Car Show… How BCNH is helping to combat Food Insecurity in New Hampshire
Each July the British Car Club of New Hampshire hosts The Show of Dreams car show at the Alvirne Hills House field in Hudson, NH.
The show exhibits over 200 classic British cars including classes for American and International cars. The show attracts many spectators from around Southern New Hampshire to view the beautiful and interesting cars while enjoying the food trucks, music, and nostalgia.
The Show of Dreams is charity show and all the proceeds go directly to the NH Food Bank to support hungry families in New Hampshire.
Having a close partnership with the New Hampshire Food Bank helps the club stay educated on the current state of hunger in New Hampshire. At our last Show of Dreams meeting, we learned that food insecurity has increased 43.9% in New Hampshire over the past year. Most of us were unaware of the term Food Insecurity which means the condition of not having access to sufficient food of good nutritional quality to meet one’s dietary needs. Right now, nearly 10% of NH residents, including 13.4% of children, are experiencing food insecurity, according to new Feeding America report.
You can help BCNH support the New Hampshire Food Bank combat food insecurity by:
- Becoming a Show Sponsor
- Registering your British or American car in the show
- Attending the show as a spectator
Guest parking and entrance to the show is free but we strongly encourage donating to the New Hampshire Food Bank and support the Food Trucks and vendors while you enjoy the show. Handicapped parking and restrooms are available.
Raffle Items
Our SOD raffle is one of the most popular things about the show; participants and spectators alike get to but raffle tickets for a chance to win fun and useful things. We encourage each member to donate an item for the raffle, and like last year, we’ve made it easy for you! Below is the link to our Amazon Gift List – just order and it goes directly to our Raffle Coordinator Dan Beliveau.