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    Northantsbedsbucks AR
    Silverstone Classic 2021 Tickets expected to go on sale within the next few days
    Silverstone Classic Weekend 30th July - 1 August 2021
    Tickets have not yet gone on sale, but as soon as the ticket website is live members will be able to access the car club display package (two adult admission tickets and one infield car display pass).
    Look out for notification of when the car club ticket website is open for members to purchase tickets which should be this week.
    Our club's dedicated discount code will be available in the members only offers page with instructions.
    The deadline for purchasing a car club display package is 31 May 2021.
    Golden Ticket
    Members will be able to take advantage of the car club display packages when they're available, enabling you to take advantage of the best rate, but also giving you the chance to win one of many special prizes that will be up for grabs to those booking in the first week (terms and conditions apply). A special draw will be held among all those buying tickets during the first week after ticket sales are launched giving the chance to win a 'Golden Ticket' with benefits including:
    A pair of weekend general admission tickets to the British Grand Prix 2021. A ride in a course car and a tour of Race Control during The Classic. A pass to the backstage Green Room on either Friday or Saturday evening of The Classic. A Silverstone Single Seater Drive Experience (this won't be during the event itself). A full set of 4 tyres up to and including 19" (subject to availability), courtesy of Yokohama. HPT. Chelsea FC merchandise, courtesy of Yokohama HPT. Ticket Prices
    Launch car club package prices
    · 3-day weekend £105  (displayed price without promo discount £210)
    · Friday only £47  (displayed price without promo discount £78)
    · Saturday only £77  (displayed price without promo discount £134)
    · Sunday only £65  (displayed price without promo discount £106)
    There is limited availability at launch prices – a 7-day warning will be given prior to any price increases
     
    UPDATE: Note Received from the organising team 29 Sept 20 clarifying ticket purchase prizes as follows:
    All those that purchased tickets on our launch day for the 2020 event went into our golden ticket prize draw at the time, in line with those terms and conditions. We are honouring all winning prizes.
    In addition, all those that have opted to roll over their tickets to the 2021 event have gone into another prize draw (we'll be contacting all winners today/ tomorrow). The T&C's for this prize draw can be found on this page: https://www.silverstoneclassic.com/golden-ticket-terms--conditions (scroll down to the title '2020 Ticket Rollover and Crowdfunding Supporters Prize Draw' for further info).
    The prize draw at the launch of the 2021 event is for NEW purchasers only.

    London West AR
    The Hare and Hounds in Osterley is our venue for our monthly Saturday lunch time meetings on the third Saturday of each month from 12.30
    www.hareand houndsosterley.co.uk
    TW7 5PR
    First meeting is Saturday 19th September
    If you want to eat it is best to pre book a table via the pub web site or drop me an e-mail and I can make a reservation. The present rules as at Monday 14th September are max two households per table and I have booked a table for three people - not a massive meeting!
    Hope to see you there
    All best
    Geoff
     
     

    Mcalvert

    Lowflying September 2020

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: 20 Days in England • Before Seven there was Six! • Sharing a Seven • Fridge Door • Remembering Mike Scott • On track for the Academy • In the middle of nowhere • News and events
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and is expected to be sent out towards members around 9th September.

    Mcalvert

    Lowflying August 2020

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: Spit and Polish • A Few Seven Memories • On Track For The Academy • Fridge Door • Lowflying The Duratec • Memories Of El Camino De Santiago • Provenance Proven • News and Events
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and is expected to be sent out towards members around 6th August.

    Mcalvert

    Lowflying July 2020

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: The long and winding road to a Seven • If only Caterhams could talk • Track days – the third way • Book review • Fuelling my addiction • Cars under the hammer • Of racing and man maths • Lessons from the university of hard knocks • Bonnets off!
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and is expected to be sent out towards members around 8th July.

    Mcalvert

    Lowflying June 2020

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: Chasing The Dragon • If Only Caterhams Could Talk • A Mini Adventure • Seven People: Matthew Willoughby • Who Do You Think You Are? • 2019 Financial Report • Remembering Michael Stride • Model Sevens • Big Club Quiz — The Answers
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and is expected to be sent out towards members around 8th June.

    brianjhall31
    Covid-19… and Blatting
    In this Club, we’re all obviously responsible people and need to exercise our own judgement!   The Club is however committed to following and passing on the latest advice from the UK Government (and other bodies) on events and public gatherings that may be pertinent to our members.  In the current changing situation, please avoid actions that might as a group create the wrong impression or, at worst, go against rules that we in the Club have all worked so hard not to break.
    General guidance – we’ve based this on a communication being circulated around car clubs by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs and other car Enthusiast Clubs.
    The latest information from the government states that non-essential travel is now allowed. However, from Monday 1 June (or now in Scotland and Northern Ireland), rules on public gathering numbers have changed and there are heavy penalties in place for those that ignore the rules.  At the current time, the Club is still not resuming its monthly area meets, organised blats, events, etc.
    Please do NOT gather to drive in groups or convoys
    Gatherings (and travel for gatherings) can:
    - not be more than 6 people (England).
    - not be more than 6 people (Northern Ireland).
    - not be more than 8 people, from 2 households (Scotland) - less than 5 miles travel advised.
    - be any number of people from 2 households (Wales) - less than 5 miles travel advised.
    It is important that owners of Lotus or Caterham 7 or 21 vehicles do not gather in parks, or places of natural beauty. By all means, use your vehicle individually, to drive to the shops, go out for exercise or just a ‘drive’, but only individually.
    Please remember, as drivers of 7s and 21s, we are all ambassadors for the Club and indeed for the whole car club scene as a whole.  Furthermore, Motorsport UK has suspended all permits in the UK until July at the earliest, so any convoy or road run with a pre-determined route or start/end point on public highways would be considered illegal and will not be insured. This does not affect trackdays which may occur before July.
    At this moment in time, the Club feels that it strikes very much the wrong tone with the public to parade our little cars through the streets and country lanes in groups when many people are still in isolation within their homes or experiencing hardship or the loss of loved ones.  The time will come, soon we hope, but it is not yet.  The latest advice, issued 13 May 2020, urges common sense around taking any car out for leisure drives. It’s vitally important that Club members drive with caution, as lockdown measures could very quickly return following a second spike if guidelines are not followed.
    Key points :
    The pandemic is NOT over. The lives of our families and friends are still at risk. Check your vehicle over carefully if it’s not been used for a while, paying particular attention to tyres and brakes. Maintain social distancing of 2 metres. If you previously declared your 7 or 21 as being on SORN to the DVLA , be sure to update it before taking to the road. Where applicable. If you didn’t renew your insurance policy during lockdown, do it right away. If your vehicle needs one, do you have an MOT? The six month extension only applies to cars that were due an MOT after 30 March 2020. Due to variations in advised travel distances in different countries, it is recommended not to cross national borders unless absolutely necessary. If you begin to display any new symptoms. Please self-isolate immediately and consult the NHS advice below. For NHS information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ For more information on COVID-19, visit www.who.int To view UK Government advice, visit www.gov.uk Please be assured that during this rapidly changing situation, we are monitoring advice very closely and will follow up with Club members as and when the situation develops.

    Northantsbedsbucks AR
    Sad to announce that the Silverstone Classic 2020 has been cancelled
    A full statement from the Silverstone Classic Team follows:-

    Following the latest Government advice, we have reached the inevitable conclusion that we will need to cancel this year’s event. Given the current circumstances and the outlook on timescales, a postponed event - which was our original back-up plan - in a way that enables us to run the Classic in the manner that you know and love isn’t a feasible option. Our priority at all times is the safety and wellbeing of those attending our events as well as our own team and we know that you’ll understand why this step has been necessary. Our heartfelt thanks must go to all of you for your patience throughout this period of uncertainty.
     
    As an independent events company passionate about what we do, we are proud to have developed the Silverstone Classic into an internationally renowned historic motorsport festival enjoyed across generations of car enthusiasts, families, racing drivers, and petrolheads. In times of difficulty, communities tend to come together and we’re incredibly grateful for your continued support. It means a lot. All of you are what makes the event the success that it is and we hope to celebrate our 30th anniversary with you next year instead.
     
    2020 tickets
     
    Anyone who has a ticket will have the option to roll their tickets over to the 2021 event or request a full refund. There are a number of measures we need to put in place first, but we will be back in touch with all ticket buyers in June with details of the next steps. In light of the current situation, we have a reduced team who are dealing with a high number of enquiries, so please do bear with us.
     
    We’ll be in touch soon. In the meantime, and above all else, stay safe and healthy.
     
    With our best wishes,

    The Silverstone Classic Team
     

    Northantsbedsbucks AR
    Some of you will have already received an update from the Silverstone Classic Team in particular those members who have purchased early bird tickets.
    A final decision will be made on the running of the 2020 Classic by the end of May but in the meantime the following statement has been issued:
    We are paying close attention to the developments with regard to the Government’s COVID-19 roadmap and, in consultation with their Recovery Strategy, we are currently evaluating a number of options for this year’s event. These include:
     
    Holding the event on its currently scheduled dates with Government approved changes to how we run elements of the Classic to ensure a safe, socially distanced festival. In this scenario, we would extend the Early Bird offer and the option to book Car Club Display packages for a further period.

    Postponing the Silverstone Classic from its current scheduled dates with changes to how we run elements of the event to ensure a safe, socially distanced festival. In this scenario, we would extend the Early Bird offer and the option to book Car Club Display packages for a further period.

    Cancelling this year’s Silverstone Classic. In this scenario, one of the options would be to carry tickets for this year’s event over to the 2021 event.
     
    We will make a decision on this year’s Silverstone Classic by the end of May and will be back in touch then with further information. Please bear with us over the next few weeks.
     
    Our priority at all times is the safety and wellbeing of those attending our events as well as our own team and our thanks go to all of you for your continued patience amid this period of great uncertainty.

    Mcalvert

    Lowflying May 2020

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    Against the Odds… • It all began in 1973 • Low flying, Army style • The Doctor will see you now… • Seven People: Andy Couchman • On track for the Academy • Lessons from the University of Hard Knocks • My Seven story • Maintaining the Quickshift gearlever • A very special ‘Car SOS’ • Big Club Quiz
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and is expected to be sent out towards members around 7th May.

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