ISLE OF WIGHT AUSTINS
(A GROUP WITHIN THE AUSTIN SEVEN OWNERS CLUB (LONDON)
IOWA 'AUSTIN WEEKEND' – FRIDAY 18th to SUNDAY, 20th JUNE 2010
We hope that you will be able to join us for this special weekend. As in previous years, the emphasis will be on the use of your vehicle, particularly on the Saturday. This will enable you to see more of the Island whilst you are over here.
During the weekend, it is suggested that you dress to reflect the period of your vehicle.
Programme of events
Friday, 18th June. An informal get together at the 'Propeller Inn', adjacent to Bembridge Airport, (B3395) from 7.00 p.m. onwards. For those intending to eat at about 7.30 p.m., and we hope most will, would you please select from the popular menu items listed on the Entry Form – pre-ordering will help the staff during the evening.
Saturday, 19th June. Meet in the reserved area of the Old Smithy Car Park at Godshill (A3020) from 10.00 a.m. onwards. You can have a coffee here before vehicles depart at about 10.45 a.m. for a picturesque, non-competitive, run which will finish at the Robin Hill Country Park at about 12.30 p.m. There are a lot of visitor attractions in the Park and we have negotiated a reduced entrance charge of £4. At lunchtime, we plan to have a typical 'British Picnic' in the grounds. However, for those without a picnic, food can be obtained from the good on-site café. After lunch you can enjoy the facilities at the Park or, alternatively, do your own thing and explore the Island.
In the evening it is hoped that all entrants will meet up at the 'Chequers Inn', Rookley, (located 1 mile south of Rookley on the Rookley to Niton road) for a Social Evening which will have an Irish theme. Irish dishes will be available and entertainment will be provided by an Irish folk group.
Please indicate your menu choice, and number required, on the Entry Form. Proceedings will start at 7.30 p.m. and finish at about 10.30 p.m. The inclusive cost of the evening will be £12.95.
During the course of the day, Raffle Tickets will be sold to help defray the cost of putting on the event, as there is no entry fee. The Draw, for some really good prizes, will take place during the Social Evening at the Chequers Inn.
Sunday, 20th June. Meet in the reserved area of the Old Smithy Car Park at Godshill at 10.30 a.m., ready to be judged! An independent Judge will then decide which Austin he/she likes most and who is the best dressed owner or passenger. In addition there will be an award to the owner of the Austin that has travelled furthest to attend the Weekend, a 'Hard Luck' (did you have an embarrassing problem with your car?) award and, for any non Austins, a 'right idea-wrong car' award.
At approximately 11.00 a.m. we will leave for a run to Arreton Barns Craft Village where we will join up with other interesting old vehicles to be part of the 'Classic and Vintage Motor Show' being held there. The Entry fee to this event is £2 per car which will be donated to our local Hospice - this will be collected at Godshill.
The 'Village' is an interesting complex with plenty to see and do, with a number of Museums and Workshops open. For those not taking a picnic, drinks and lunch can be obtained at the 'Dairyman's Daughter' or the nearby 'hite Lion'pub. There are no restrictions as to when you can leave the Show.
Travel. The cheapest way of crossing the Solent is to take advantage of the special offers advertised by the Ferry companies on their websites (some including accommodation). It is suggested that you keep a close eye on www.wightlink.co.uk (or Tel. 0871 376 1000) and www.redfunnel.co.uk (or Tel. 0870 444 8898) for further information on their offers. Some Guest Houses do offer deals that include the ferry crossing. More information on accommodation can also be found on 'isleofwightaccommodation.com'and other websites such as 'trip adviser'. Do confirm that there is relatively secure parking for your car. N.B. If you have any Tesco Clubcard Vouchers then every £10 in vouchers will give you £40 off your Wightlink fare. For more information go to www.tesco.com/clubcard deals.
If you would like to come and enjoy the weekend with us, then please complete the attached Entry Form.
N.B. No Entry Fee is required. If you have any queries, then please contact,
Nigel Offer, Tel:01983 872609 or e-mail: nigel.offer@virgin.net
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IOWA – 2010 ‘AUSTIN WEEKEND’ – ENTRY FORM
Name
Address
Telephone No E-mail address
Car - Make Year Model Reg. No.
Club
A – If you intend to have a meal at the 'Propeller Inn', please choose and indicate number required,
Sirloin Steak, chips, side salad and trimmings £12.95 (____), Fried cod, chips and peas. £5.95 (____), Steak and 'Spitfire' pie with fresh vegetables, chips or potatoes £8.95 (___), Sausage, mash and onion gravy £6.95 (___), Fresh Salmon, potatoes and side salad £8.75 (___), Liver and Bacon, mash and gravy £7.95 (___), Scampi, chips and side salad £7.50 (___), Macaroni Cheese, side salad and crispy bread £6.95 (___), Vegetable Lasagne, potatoes and side salad £6.50 (____), Meat Lasagne, potatoes and side salad £6.50 (___), Ham, egg and chips £6.50 (___).
On the evening, where appropriate, you can select chips instead of potatoes.
A selection of sweets will also be available, if required. Please settle up at the bar on the evening.
B – If attending the Social Evening at the Chequers, Rookley, please select a meal option and indicate number required,
Mains,
(a) Honey Roasted Gammon Ham served with a parsley sauce and ‘Colcannon’, a traditional Irish dish made from mashed potato mixed with cabbage,
bacon and butter. (___)
(b) Dublin Coddle - layers of sliced pork sausages, rashers of bacon, sliced potatoes and onions in a stock, served with 'Colcannon' (___)
(c) Traditional Roast Beef dinner (___)
(d) Tomato, red onion and goats cheese tart with a selection of vegetables. (___)
Sweets,
Traditional Irish Oat Cakes (___), Rhubarb Crumble (___), Fruit Salad (___),
To be followed by coffee.
If you have any special dietary requirements under A and B, we will do our best to meet them. Please indicate below.
C - Do you require details of local Campsites, B&B, Guest House accommodation, etc.? YES/NO*
*IF YES TO ‘C’ ABOVE, THEN PLEASE SEND A STAMP ADDRESSED ENVELOPE WITH YOUR ENTRY FORM.
I enclose a cheque for £ (£12.95 per person, made payable to Isle of Wight Austins) to cover the cost of the Social Evening.
I understand that in submitting this entry, my passengers and I attend the IOWA ‘Austin Weekend' at our own risk and agree to present the vehicle in a roadworthy condition in compliance with all road traffic legislation. I confirm that my vehicle has 'off road' insurance cover. (N.B. Owners who have insured their vehicle with Richardson Hosken will normally have off road cover for rallies and gatherings)
Signed
Date