Rochdale Vintage and Collectors Car Club

11/09/2026

Friday greetings to one and all!
Alastair, Comms Officer RVCCC here once again!
I trust I find you all in robust health!
I have already previewed coming events for this month in an earlier post this week, so I won’t repeat myself - you can refer back to those details by looking at that page.
But I like to bring you information “as it arrives” - forewarned is forearmed!!!!
My good friend Pete Burns mentioned to me an event in early October that warrants “flagging up”!
It is the Peter O’Connor Memorial Show in Shaw on 11th October. Starts at 10 am - and unusually takes place in the “closed off!” main shopping street of Shaw!
“For one day only” - as they say!
Market St, Shaw becomes the venue of a fabulous Classic Car event!
With the road shut to through traffic, and parking restrictions thrown to the wind, both sides of Market Street become a showcase for some glorious motors - and, of course, an opportunity to meet and chat with owners and enthusiasts!!!
It’s a great event, most worthy of our support!!!
As stated - 10 am start - finishes approximately 3pm!!!!
Once again - great thanks to Pete Burns for pointing out the details of this event! Much appreciated!!!

08/09/2026

It has been pointed out to me that my round up of forthcoming events failed to include the wonderful Ellen Rd Mill October Classic Car Show!

I was so tied up with concentrating on September that I missed that this event falls before our October Club Meeting on Oct 6th!

This event is a great get-together at the lovely New Hey location.
In the lee of the magnificent Ellen Rd Mill Engine, this event draws visitors and exhibitors from near and far!

Sadly, the mill will, once again, not be in steam - due to ongoing issues with the building.

But, otherwise, it’s business as usual!!!
Exhibitors are advised to be in place for 10 am.
Gates to visitors open about 11!!!!
We have been very lucky in the years I have been attending, with favourable weather!!!
Let’s hope this year follows the pattern!

As ever - stay safe, and
All the very Best!!!

Alastair Fitton. RVCCC Comms
Officer
Bus Stop Model Motor Museum
Proprietor and curator.

07/09/2026

Firstly - an apology regarding the end of last week.
I had intended to look at events for the weekend (now gone!)
Unfortunately, ill health got slightly in the way.

But I am back “in harness”
and firing on “most” cylinders!!!

So - onwards and upwards!!!!

This coming weekend - 12th September, we have the Classic and Performance event in the Burnley BID (Business Improvement District)

It is right in the heart of the town - Curzon Street and St James’ Street, from 11 am to 4 pm!!!!

It’s a great event! Well worth a look-in!!!!

The following day - Sunday 13th September, you are spoiled for choice. Classics and Performance event at Southport. 10 am start in Victoria Park.
Classics and the seaside!
Not sure if the tide will be in!!!

Not far up the coast, just across
the estuary, we have the Blackpool Vehicle Preservation Show.
This show is at Lytham Green, starting 10 am and running till 4 pm.
(Many thanks to Steve Tennick for pointing out my earlier error - claiming the event to be in Blackpool!!! - very much appreciated !!)

13 September is excelling itself this year!
Worden Park in Leyland is also hosting a show - starting at 9, finishing at 4 pm!
Brought to you by the Leyland Vehicle Club!!!

And now, notice for later this month! Saturday 19th September !
Rochdale Vintage and Collectors Car Club is taking part in Rochdale’s first ever Steam Punk event - hosted by the most appropriately styled Rochdale Town Hall.
Could there ever be a better backdrop and “home” for such an event!There will be dancing, music, stalls and a Victorian carousel! The event will occupy both the Town Hall itself, and the fabulous pedestrianised area to the front!

If you don’t know what Steam Punk is, please watch the video produced by the event organisers and covered by earlier RVCCC posts!

It is great fun, wonderfully stylish, very energetic and utterly memorable!!!!!

It is the technology of the Victorian age, blended with Gothic fashion, and science fiction. It’s Jules Verne meets Asimov! With a dose of Fred Dibnah!!!!!!

It celebrates the industrial history of the past - something Rochdale should look back at with pride!!!!

The cars form a splendid background - and tell a local story that should never be forgotten!!!!!

I will post further info nearer the time!!

01/09/2026

A new month - and more adventures for the Rochdale Vintage and Collectors Car Club!
We have started September with a positive “first foot forward”!!!

Cracking good Club meeting night at the Success to the Plough, with a good turnout of members - and a couple joining us to find out about our group!

It’s always great to have potential new members come to join our meetings. It is by far the best way to see what we are about!!!!!

As usual - a quiz, Harry’s Motoring conundrums, and the obligatory raffle - making money for club funds!!!
Great camaraderie!!!

Much of the meeting was taken up with discussion about the forthcoming Steam Punk event at Rochdale Town Hall.
After an explanation of the aims and intricacies of a Steam Punk event, there was a very positive reaction and a good show of hands of those club members able to attend!!

We are still working on numbers for the final line up, including a hook up with a mystery group of car club members - to be revealed on the day!!

I am hoping to have a definitive number in the next few days.

Other business included a round up of other forthcoming shows.
I will post information on these in the next few days (before weekend!!)

As ever, I will bring you any interesting information I glean on my delve into the local - and not so local!!!! - Classic Car scene!

If you have anything to share - don’t hesitate to post it up !
Always fabulous to share your stories!!!!

PS. Steam Punk Rochdale is Saturday 19th September.

31/08/2026

With Manchester Evening News – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

31/08/2026

Tomorrow night - Tuesday 1st September - is Rochdale Vintage and Collectors Club meeting night!
From 7.30 onwards for an 8pm meeting start, it’s get-together time at the Success to the Plough at Marland, opposite the gates to Springfield Park.

As ever, an interesting evening of discussion and information is assured, along with a friendly welcome for old friends and newcomers alike!!!

Up coming events will be part of the discussion, so be sure to be with us to plan the coming weeks!

In the discussion will be the upcoming Steam Punk event at Rochdale Town Hall - 19th September, which we as a club will be attending with a display of cars!!!!

The August Bank Holiday may just still be with us - but we are now on the way to the Season’s end!!
(It doesn’t seem many weeks since I was at Rustival ‘26, at the
Gaydon Motor Museum!!! And Drive It Day!!)

There are still some fabulous events to enjoy!!!!

All the very best -
And stay safe!!!

Alastair Fitton RVCCC Comms
Officer.
Curator/Proprietor Bus Stop
Model Motor Museum.

30/08/2026

Looks fantastic!!!

20/08/2026

Hello there fellow Rochdale Vintage and Classic Car Club members and followers!!!!

Yesterday, I published information regarding a forthcoming event at our wonderful Town Hall!

On Saturday 19th September, Rochdale is hosting its first Steam Punk event - both inside the magnificent Gothic building, and in its impressive shadow!!!!

And we are looking to have a lineup of Classic motorcars to help generate an atmosphere of the historic!!!!!

I am anticipating that we will need to be in position from 9 ish in the am to about 4 ish in the pm!

So club members! We need a show of hands as to who would be available on the day and able to join us!!!
If you are interested, you can message me and we will be discussing the matter at our Monthly Meeting on Tuesday 1st September!

This is a splendid opportunity to “showcase” the activities of our club!!

Many thanks for your attention!

Stay safe and take care!

Alastair Fitton RVCC Comms
Officer.

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

I thought that this might be of interest to members of Rochdale Vintage and Collectors Car Club. It is an event scheduled for next month, and brings a new edge to the life of our town. The Steam Punk movement is fascinating and very popular around the World, and is bound to bring visitors to our corner of the County! And Classic Cars are the perfect accompaniment!!!!
Alastair Fitton
RVCCC Comms Officer

The excitement is building!

We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors dressed in spectacular costumes as Rochdale Town Hall becomes the home of creativity, imagination and Victorian-inspired fun during Heritage Open Days on Saturday 19 September.

Whether you’re taking part or simply coming along to admire the incredible outfits, you’re in for a fantastic day. Plus, we’ll be running three free guided tours throughout the day, giving visitors the chance to discover the history, architecture and hidden stories of this magnificent building.

Keep an eye on our website for the latest event updates, tour details and ticket information, coming soon.