Upcoming Events

As part of the Stockton Beer Festival weekend (21st to 23rd September), the Nelson Club presents live music from local band: “Public House” on Friday 21st from 9pm. Featuring cover versions of hits by The Beatles, Clash, The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Alex Clare, Oasis and Raconteurs and more FREE ENTRY / EVERYONE WELCOME

As part of the Stockton Beer Festival weekend (Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd September) the Nelson Club at Stockton presents live band “Rena and the Renegades” from 9pm on Saturday 22nd September. Rock and roll through the decades.  FREE ENTRY / EVERYONE WELCOME

A fun family event with a vintage theme – featuring classic cars, trucks and motorcycles, vintage stalls, live music, dance and entertainment, children’s activities, displays, food, lots to see and do and FREE ENTRY to the general public.  This annual event has a real ‘street party’ atmosphere, so come along and join in the fun! The event will take place in Southam town centre: Market Hill, High Street and part of Coventry Street, which will be closed to traffic. Vehicle…

The multi-talented and highly acclaimed American musician and singer-songwriter “Mean Mary” is appearing live with Frank James at the Nelson Club, Stockton as part of her UK and European tour. This is a very special live music event by a very special lady, not to be missed. For more details about Mary see www.meanmary.com Tickets are on sale now:  £10 in advance or £15 on the door (if still available)  

Get to know your camera and build your confidence to move away from ‘auto’ settings, while taking pictures of our inspiring collection of cars. You will explore some simple photographic rules and be guided on composition to create a new perspective on your photography. By learning to effectively utilise the different settings on your camera and by following these simple tips on composition you will have all the skills to create stunning car photographs. Throughout the day motoring photographer, Lara…

Develop your lighting skills to achieve the perfect photo of your car. By taking pictures of our impressive car collection you will discover how to enhance your photos by individually controlling the exposure of both the car and its background. With only six spaces available on the workshop, personalised guidance will be given on how best to utilise natural light, flash guns, reflectors and sunlight to achieve your perfect photo. You will also explore ways to create basic studio lighting,…

A one day workshop specialising in the art of sketching and painting Land Rovers for the beginner or intermediate artist. Discover a range of valuable techniques for producing a Land Rover study from start to finish with pencil and watercolours. Learn the answer to questions such as ‘how do I make the canvas of my Series I look like the real thing?’ as we reveal the secrets to replicating the iconic features of the Land Rover. The workshop will be…

This workshop is designed to encourage prospective owners of British classic cars by providing an introduction to the world of classic car ownership along with a basic understanding of car maintenance. The day will begin with a session offering expert guidance on the practicalities of classic car ownership including club membership, rallies and social activities, facilities you will need to care for your car, finance, insurance, and what to look out for when choosing your classic car. This will be…

Build confidence in your drawing by joining this beginner sketching class with Richard Cook. Discover a range of valuable techniques for producing a car study from start to finish while exploring tone and composition. Participants will learn how to capture the character and true likeness of their chosen car or section of a car, bringing their artwork to life! The workshop will be led by Richard Cook, a recently retired art teacher and accomplished pencil sketcher with many years’ experience.…

This one day workshop will take you through all the steps necessary to create your collection of memoirs. The day will begin with a chance to share your stories and reasons for writing your memoirs. You will then be guided through basic techniques to help you focus your efforts and develop your creative writing skills. The workshop will be led by Sharon Bradshaw, a poet and bestselling author of historical fiction. A practicing solicitor until 2012, Sharon was herself once…