Central Island
About the Branch

Area Serviced
The Central Island Branch (est Dec 2, 1994) of the Old English Car Club includes 80+members from Duncan to Nanaimo ,Tofino and Comox/Courtney.
Guests and new members are always welcome at our meetings, meetups and events. If this seems interesting we’d love to have you join us.
We meet the 3rd Thursday @ 7:00 pm of every month (except Dec) at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 at 1630 E.Wellington Rd (@ Bowen Rd) Nanaimo, BC V9S 5P8.
Any questions ? Email us
During our driving season, primarily May through October, we do hold numerous drives of varying lengths. Car shows, local events , BBQs , pub drives and some regular meetups, on the social side of things.
Branch Publication – British Engineered Automobiles Nanaimo Order
The Central Island Branch publishes the B.E.A.N.O Newsletter 6 times/year. The newsletter is published on the website and an email is sent to all branch members with a link to the new issue. Back issues are archived online for easy access.
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Featured Event
2022 has just completed with great success , Planning has started for 2023!!
OECC’s Central Island Branch’s greatest event of the year. We had about 215 British cars, trucks and motorcycles participating . Participants bring their vehicles from the North island, South island, all over the BC mainland, Washington State, and sometimes even further! This annual event is a feast for the eyes. You just never know what you’ll see or who you’ll meet
2023 – July 9 10:00-3:00 Transfer Beach Ladysmith

Recent CIB event – QB Car Show
Contact Info link – Central Branch Team

Joe Smith
Branch Coordinator
Beano Editor

Bill Grace
Secretary /Treasurer

Dale Kastanis
Membership Coordinator

Howard Lockhart
TR7@live.ca
Webmaster/IT
Marilyn Tarry
Regalia

Dave Stewart
New Member Coordinator

Events Coordination Team

Julie McKay
Social Media Coordinator