BACK TO OUR ROOTES RALLY Celebrating 80 years of the Hillman Minx, and 50 years of the Hillman Super Minx & Singer Vogue 21 st to 24 th July 2011 Organised by
Official Entry Form & Itinerary Come and see the largest gathering of ROOTES Motor Cars in the World! Back to Our Rootes Weekend Itinerary Thursday 21 st July Coventry Motor Museum, Coventry Meeting at 10.00, we leave here at 11.00am to visit Humber Road, Coventry, Warwick University (founded by Billy Rootes), and wend our way to the Rootes Archive Centre in Banbury for lunch and a look round the Archive Centre. We will then head off to pass Ramsbury Manor, Berkshire Lord Rootes last home before his death in 1964 - and make our way to the outskirts of London Friday 22 nd July. We assemble at The Ace Café on London s North Circular Road from 10am, leaving at 11am on a tour of the factory locations used by the Rootes Empire, passing through Central London to see the old HQ of the Rootes Group at Devonshire House in Piccadilly. Details are still being finalised of the full route. By late afternoon we will have arrived at the Ramada Hotel on the outskirts of Maidstone. Evening Fork Buffet at The Ramada Hotel followed by a talk on the History of the Hillman Minx, Super Minx, and Singer Vogue to be given by the Chairman of the Rootes Archive Centre Trust. The fork buffet must be pre booked and pre paid via this form. Saturday 23 rd July Tour of Maidstone, Goudhurst, Cranbrook and Hawkhurst to see where the Rootes Empire was founded. Guided walking tours around these villages will be included to show the fascinating history of these places, and the relevance to the Rootes family. Lunch is being laid on for us at St. Ronan s School in Hawkhurst. Cost, including drinks is 10 per head, payable on the day. Evening Ramada Hotel, Back to Our Rootes Gala Dinner, with guest speaker tbc, and invited guests. This must be pre booked and pre paid via this form.
Sunday 24 th July The Moor, Hawkhurst - Mass Gathering of Singer, and Rootes cars. Parades will be held throughout the day of Hillman Minxes 1931-1948, Hillman Minxes 1949 1970, Singer Vogues 1961-1970, Hillman Super Minxes 1961-1967. The Back to Our Rootes Weekend accommodation is at The Ramada Hotel, Hollingbourne, nr Maidstone, Kent. The Hotel Room Rate does NOT include evening meals, so please use this form to book them. Fork Buffet Friday 22 nd July 2011 I require places for the Fork Buffet @ 24.50 per head, and enclose my remittance for made payable to Minx and Vogue Extravaganza. A receipt will be sent as confirmation of your booking. Back to Our Rootes Gala Dinner Saturday 23 rd July 2011 I require places for the Back to Our Rootes Gala Dinner @ 29.50 per head, and enclose my remittance for made payable to Minx and Vogue Extravaganza. A receipt will be sent as confirmation of your booking. Please Note : Form to be returned (with both sides completed) to Andrew McAdam at address overleaf, NOT to the Hotel.
If you would like to take advantage of the Special Weekend package, just follow the instructions below - To book your room at The Ramada Hotel, Hollingbourne, nr Maidstone, Kent. Phone 0844 815 9045 and mention the Back to Our Rootes - ARCC Event. Special Rates for the weekend are 75 per room, per night, Bed & English Breakfast. Back to Our Rootes Vehicle Entry Form Thursday 21 st July 2011* Friday 22 nd July 2011* Saturday 23 rd July 2011* Sunday 24 th July 2011* * Please tick alongside the days you will be attending. Name.. Address...Postcode. Telephone No.. E mail address : Vehicle Details Make.Model. Year Registration. Do you require a list of camp sites in the area? Yes / No
Weekend Rally Fee Payable in Advance For 2 or more days - 10 per car, For one day - 6 per car Please make your cheque payable to Minx and Vogue Extravaganza Please charge my debit card Expiry Date Security Code for Please note : 2% surcharge applies when paying by Credit card. Deadline for advanced entries is 7 th July 2011 Please return this completed form to: Andrew McAdam, Tarn Hows, Castle Road, Wormegay, King s Lynn, Norfolk. PE33 0SG. Tel 01553 841252, Fax 01553 842105 E mail : andrew.mcadam@tesco.net