Welcome to HBLRO Online
This site promotes the Hants & Berks Land Rover Owners Club and provides information on events past and present. For the last 26 years HBLRO has offered events for Land Rover enthusiasts in the Hampshire and Berkshire areas. The Club runs a variety of competition and open events ranging from trials through to driving days and green laning. If you are interested in joining a club that is friendly and sociable, that doesn't take life too seriously and whose main aim is to have fun in the pursuit of all things Land Rover, why not come and see us.
Southern pub meet 24/06 - Royal Oak Petersfield
The Hogs Lodge is currently closed for refurbishment, re-opening on the 17th July. An alternative has been found one junction down on the A3 at Petersfield. The Royal Oak GU32 3JX. See Google Maps... Information would have been posted sooner, but we only found out on the 22nd.
Committee Change
From June through to the AGM in October the Competition Secretaries duties have been handed over from Sam Parker to Ian Parker. Sam has held this position for several terms and has played an important role in continuing to organise and get involved in the events we all enjoy. Thanks to Sam for her efforts and hopefully Ian can follow in her shoes. Ian can be contacted at hblro.online@googlemail.com as he also looks after the web site.
Assistance with events
The Club urgently requires assistance with the running of our up coming events. A few officials roles have been filled by some of our regular contributors, but this appeal goes out to the wider club membership. There is a public drive round planned for the 20th September in Ringwood. We need assistance with setting out on the 19th and co-ordination and running the day. If you are interested in volunteering or you would like further details on the roles, then please drop us a note at hblro.online@googlemail.com
Majors Memorial Trial 2009
Mark Ambler, Mark Furnell and Matt Hewiit are looking to team up for Septembers Majors Trial at Eastnor on the 12 & 13th September. This trial brings together the UK's best CCV talent and is a favorite with many travelling far to take part. The trail is utlra competative, but the atmosphere is relaxed. I have attended this event for a few years now and can recommend it. This year the rules have changed, each team must provide a marshal for the 2 days of trailling or they will be disqualified. If you are free that weekend and you would like to get involved with team HBLRO, why not come a long share a beer and a laugh. Contact me hblro.online@googlemail.com
2009 Nationals
10 of HBLRO's finest made the 400 mile + round trip to this years ALRC National Rally at Manby, Louth, Lincolnshire. No drama on the weather front this year. No mini monsoon and tornado such as we were treated to at the 2008 Eastnor National. Unfortunately I was unable to attend this year, but Karen Hooper has kindly passed on some pictures from the event. Anyone want to write up a couple of paragraphs on the event? I would appreciate the content for the web site. Contact me hblro.online@googlemail.com Pictures Here...
Scores now online Here...
2009 ALRC Handbook
The 2009 ALRC handbook is now available. If that was not exciting enough our very own Kevin Wood is pictured on the front cover. Get your copy free whilst stocks last. They will be available at HBLRO events.
Top Tips: In need of fabrication
Not every Land Rover owner has the facilities to weld and fabricate parts. Sometimes the off the shelf aftermarket items won't do. After fitting new bulkhead and tubular outriggers it was time for a new side bar. I like my bars to fit below the sill line and would definitely not be able to find an item that would bolt on and clear the tank guard and external fuel pump. Even before I started this work I knew who I could ask to help out with this project. Neville Dewdney a long standing associate of the club has turned out a number of projects for club members from small items through to roll cages. Neville can be found at most of the RTV events. If you would like something a little different made up, come along to the events and have a chat, take a look at his Series 1 that has been treated to a number of modifications including 3.5 EFi, power steering and roll cage.
Driving
Days Update - 20th September New Site
Our next driving day will be on the 20th September at a new site. More details to follow. Entry to HBLRO driving days is £20.00 per vehicle. Non members can join on the day for just £5.00. If you choose to join within the month you get £5.00 off your joining fee. More...
