Welcome to HBLRO Online
This site promotes the Hants and Berks Land Rover Owners Club and provides information on events past and present. For the last 28 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.
Next Green
laning event: 4th June
(Basingstoke area)
Next RTV: 22nd July, Winchester
Nellies Dell Tyro 07/05/12
It was a clean sweep for William Osmond at the Nellies Tyro. William finished clear on all six sections, pipping Paul Stratford to the top spot after he picked up a single penalty on section three. Results... Gallery...
Dave Cuthbert Memorial
In memory of the late Dave Cuthbert the Spring Bank Holiday rally has been renamed 'The Dave Cuthbert Memorial'. It was only fitting that we should dedicate an event to the memory of one of the founder members of our club. Adding to the theme a new trophy has been created as a one off for the winner in RTV. 'The Dave Cuthbert Memorial Trophy' is presented to the lowest scoring competitor in RTV across all classes. This year Martin Millerin scooped top honors with a resounding win over the opposition. Martin was showing the pressure towards the end of the day, but his nerve held, clinching a win over a field of 20 other competitors. Results... The Winners...
Hogmore RTV
Action from the first event in the Summer Series.. Gallery...
Brick Kiln RTV
Action from the last event in the Winter Series.. Gallery...
Southern Area Pub Meet - Venue Change
From March 28th the Southern Pub meet will be held at the Cormorant, 181
Castle Street, Porchester, Nr Fareham, PO16 9QX
Tel: 02392 379374 (www.thecormorant.co.uk)
Change to Red Leader
From this current Winter the Red Leader Shield status will change. At the moment the Shield is awarded to the driver of a leaf sprung vehicle who scores the lowest number of points over a minimum of 6 events throughout the Winter and Summer series combined. As we have very few leaf sprung vehicles taking part in our RTV's we thought that we would change the status and make this a shield for 'modified' vehicles. So from here on in whilst the rules for winning the trophy will remain unchanged now any vehicle in a modified class (6,7,8,9 or 10) has a chance to win. So get stuck in as I will look forward to presenting the first winner with the shield at our 2013 presentation evening.
Hants and Berks Award Winners
Thanks to all the members that came along to support the awards evening. Steve Aston was feeling the pressure presenting his speech to a packed house. Luckily for the captive audience a good 20 minutes of presenting time was knocked off by the political correctness dept after some questionable content was dropped as not to offend our more sensitive members, Millerin, Stacey and co. Pictures from the night...
Well done to the winners.
Winter Series: 1st: Joe Stacey: 2nd: Steve Aston
Summer Series: 1st: Hugh Duffett: 2nd: Steve Aston
Red Leader: Neville Dewdney
Pilot Trophy: Joe Stacey
Performance Trophy: Hugh Duffett
Girls Own: (best lady driver at the Summer Rally RTV):
Sarah Duffett
Boys Own: (best bloke driver at the Summer Rally RTV):
Neville Dewdney
Member of the Year: Steve Aston
Wally of the Year: Niall Banyard
Boobs Bust: Niall Banyard
Diff Busters: (CCV at Majors Memorial Trial): Tim Whishaw
Officials Awards: 1st Steve Aston 2nd: Matt Hewitt 3rd:
Ian Parker
Aldermaston RTV
Action from the Winter Series event number 4. YouTube...
Steep Marsh RTV
The combination of trees and slippery conditions made for a very interesting days driving. Pics... Results...
Brick Kiln RTV Pictures
Action from the Winter Series event number 2. more...
Membership fees and RTV entry fees increase for 2012
Due to increased pressure on our cost base we have finally arrived at a time when we now need to increase both our membership and RTV entry fees. We understand that at the moment the price of everything seems to be increasing so with this in mind we have kept the changes to the absolute minimum. From the 1st of November 2011 there will be an increase of £1 on all levels of club membership and an increase on our RTV event entry fee raising from £16 to £17 per driver.
Drive around entry fees and Drive around membership fees will remain unchanged.
Full details of our membership levels and fees can be found on the 'Join us' page. Updated entry forms to follow shortly.
This matter was proposed and agreed unanimously at the AGM on Saturday 22nd
October.
Steve Aston - Chairman
