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    Mcalvert

    Lowflying May 2023

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: Building Back Better • Always Take Photos • Eco-Blatting • The Real Grand Tour • Putting The EV In sEVen • This Cat Didn’t Get The Cream • A Visit To: Northampton Motorsport
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 9th May.
    Mcalvert
    In its 50th year, Caterham is moving to a brand new facility in Dartford, Kent Facility for the British lightweight sports car manufacturer is due to open later this year Major investment by Caterham owner VT Holdings will increase production capacity by 50% to approximately 750 units per annum New headquarters will house the production, engineering, motorsport and commercial teams Dartford, Thursday 13th April – Caterham has announced it will open a brand new manufacturing facility and headquarters later this year as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    Still located in Dartford, Kent, the new state-of-the-art building will be home to Caterham’s production, engineering, motorsport and commercial teams.
    The multi million pound investment from owners VT Holdings – one of Japan’s largest retailer groups – will see Caterham increase its production capacity by 50%, meaning around 750 units could be built annually.
    The 54,000 sq ft facility is situated in a brand new nine-acre industrial park development called Dartford X. It is within close proximity to the existing factory, enabling the retention of the skilled workforce who are responsible for hand assembling all cars. The new building will undergo a full fit out in the coming months with completion anticipated towards the end of 2023.
    In the future, Caterham plans to offer a range of customer experiences at the site including factory tours, events and vehicle handovers.
    Bob Laishley, CEO of Caterham, said: “It’s fitting that, in our 50th anniversary year, we can invest in new premises to facilitate our ambitions, for the future of the Seven and the brand as a whole.
    “The site not only increases our production capacity but enables us to advance our manufacturing capabilities into a modern setting. It will be a fantastic new home for the brand, our employees and our customers past, present and future to visit.”
    Alastair Dawson, Senior Asset Manager at Railpen, said: “Caterham is a British manufacturing, engineering and marketing success story with a longstanding connection to Dartford. We have worked closely with the brand in its search for a new home, with Dartford X meeting all of Caterham’s criteria to support the business’ continued growth over the coming years, while retaining local jobs and the vitality of its supply chain partners.”
    The South East of England has been home to Caterham since it started building cars in 1973 in the town of Caterham, Surrey. In 1987, production moved to Kennet Road in Dartford where its cars have been assembled ever since. This year marks the brand’s 50th anniversary.
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying April 2023

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This month: Construction Time Again • Brescia or Bust • Bikers and Caterhams • Thirty One Years in the Making… • Size Matters • News and Events • and much more...
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 17th April
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying February 2023

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: The Sunday Blatters Go North • Sideways Flying • Putting The EV In sEVen • A Lotus For Lars • Every Sticker Tells A Story… • My Experience Of Prostate Cancer
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 8th Feb.
    Golf Juliet Tango
    A hamper for your valentine, your nearest and dearest or for yourself!   (possibly also for your pride and joy in the garage)


    Here is a virtual hamper full of treats.

    A £50 voucher from Majestic Wines courtesy of Premier Power. Red or white? Spirits or fizz? The choice is yours.

    A £50 voucher from Halfords. Something for the toolbox or the gearbox?

    and

    A £25 voucher to spend on merchandise available from Prostate Cancer Research.

    Raffle Tickets are £5 each and may be purchased by current, paid up members of the Club.
    Either call the admin team on 01873 777 303 or online through your LoveAdmin account

    Tickets are available immediately and until 13:00 on Friday 10 February 2023
     
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying Jan 2023

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: Low Flying in the Lakes • Driving the Super Seven 600 • From the Archives… • Prize Presentation at Prescott • I knew I had to have one (and another) • News and Events
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 14th Jan.
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying December 2022

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: The Caterham and Five Daughters • The Seven 340 • To be a Flaneur… • Sim Racing • Putting the EV in Seven • News And Events • And Much More…
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 9th December.
    Northantsbedsbucks AR
    Silverstone Festival 2023: the world’s largest historic motorsport weekend

    UPDATE 21 JUNE 23
    CLUB PACKAGES - LAST CHANCE TO BUY WITH CENTRE TRANSFER PARKING ON THE CLUB STAND UNTIL SUNDAY 25TH JUNE 23
     
    UPDATE 27 APRIL 2023 - 
    I HAVE RECEIVED A COUPLE OF QUERIES REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF CLUB TICKETS (WHICH INCLUDE CENTRE CIRCUIT PASS AND CLUB STAND PARKING)
    THE SILVERSTONE TEAM HAVE CHECKED OUR LINKS AND THEY ARE WORKING CORRECTLY. PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW AND THE CODE AVAILABLE WHEN LOGGED IN TO OUR WEBSITE 
    https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/silverstone-festival/ticket-types/car-clubs
    WE NOW HAVE 40 CARS BOOKED IN FOR SUNDAY AND IF THEY ALL TAKE PART IN THE LUNCHTIME PARADE THEN WE WILL MATCH THE 40 YEARS CLUB ANNIVERSARY!
    ANOTHER TEN AND WE CAN MATCH CATERHAM CARS 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY!
    CLUB PACKAGES ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL 31ST MAY 2023, NOT LONG NOW!
     
    UPDATE 21 MARCH 2023 - CLUB TICKETS WILL BE INCREASING IN PRICE ON 3RD APRIL 2023 BY A SMALL AMOUNT. 3 DAY PASS £145, Friday £86, Saturday only £86, Sunday £110. 
     
    PLEASE NOTE - CLUB PACKAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY UNTIL 31st MAY 2023
    UPDATE 7TH FEBRUARY 2023 - SILVERSTONE EVENTS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE CLUB HAVE BEEN GRANTED A TRACK PARADE OF SEVENS ON THE SUNDAY LUNCHTIME 27TH AUGUST ONLY. 
    Update at 13.00 1st December 2022.

    The Silverstone Tickets are on sale NOW! 
    Visit the website www.silverstone.co.uk/events/ and use the codes set out below for your discounted club tickets.
     
    The organisers have extended the golden ticket deadline so that all tickets purchased before midnight on 8th December 22 will be entered in the gold ticket prize draw. See details below.
     
    Club discount codes can be found by clicking here.
    Original Listing:
    The Home of British Motorsport has played host to the event – formerly known as ‘The Classic’ – since 1990 and the new name celebrates the wider experience now enjoyed by festival-goers.
    Silverstone Festival (25-27 August) continues to boast an unrivalled line-up of track action as well as record-breaking displays of classic cars. All the crowd-pleasing grids will be returning in 2023 along with some landmark automotive anniversaries, an incredible line-up of off-track entertainment, main stage music and family fun.
    One of those anniversaries is of course the 50th Anniversary of the Caterham Seven and we are in discussions with the organisers to see how they can support our celebrations which may include a track parade.
    Full details of the 2023 Silverstone Festival can be found at: www.silverstone.co.uk/events/ 
    Tickets will be going on sale from the 1st December 2022 and club members will be able to take advantage of club packages at the best rates.
    A discount code will posted when it is available.
    Members will also have a chance to win one of many special 'Golden Ticket' prizes that will be up for grabs to those booking within the first two days of sales, including: 
    A Silverstone Drive Superchoice Voucher* (not for use during the event itself) Parc Fermé VIP hospitality tickets for two at The Classic, 2023, courtesy of MATCH Hospitality Sunday Parc Fermé VIP hospitality tickets for two at The Classic, 2023 courtesy of Adrian Flux Weekend General Admission tickets for four to the British Superbike event at Silverstone A Zappi smart electric vehicle charger including home installation, courtesy of myenergi** A full set of four tyres up to and including 19" (subject to availability), courtesy of Yokohama HPT*** A Motul Essential event kit (includes sunglasses, umbrella, rucksack and hat) PLUS access to the Motul Club Lounge over the weekend of the event Two Ultimum Perfectum Kits, courtesy of Car Gods A one-year subscription to Motor Sport Magazine  
    Prize draw terms and conditions will apply.
     
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