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CHAIRMANS
CHAT.
According to current statistics the Foot &
Mouth outbreak has reached its peak and the number of
new cases reduces daily, if this trend continues we
will hopefully be able to resume our sporting
activities later in the year. A decision was reached
at the AGM in March by the Club delegates present to
withdraw the issue of camping permits as a precaution
against the spread of FMD. The FMD position was
reviewed at the A.R.C. Council meeting held on 12th
May 2001 further information is provided below. Club
Secretaries will be receiving information about the
requirements for camping /caravan permits under
separate cover.
Despite previous appeals the ARC are still looking
for a TREASURER. The Association are currently
operating without anybody in this position. With a
membership within the associated clubs of 12000
members I am sure that there are suitable candidates
out there, please think about it then give me a call
on 01689-839458 to discuss what is involved.
I congratulate the clubs on their web sites, they
are certainly a window to the activities of the
relevant clubs concerned. Several of these sites are
a credit to those members that have been involved in
their construction.
Future dates for ARC general meetings are as
follows:
16th June 2001 15th September 2001 8th December
2001 16th March 2002 (AGM)
All club delegates are welcome to these meetings,
to be held in the Presentation Suite at Land Rover,
Lode Lane Solihull, but please be advised that you
have to bring your own refreshments.
Denis Bourne A.R.C. Chairman
LAND ROVER
NEWS
LAND ROVER WINS TWO
QUEEN'S ENTERPRISE AWARDS - 21 April 2001 Gaydon, Warwickshire,
21 April, 2001 -- Land Rover has been granted two
Queen's Awards for Enterprise - for International
Trade and for Innovation.
The Queen's Award is an accolade granted to
companies by royal permission and is conferred on the
Queen's birthday. Receipt of the awards will allow
Land Rover to use the emblem for the next five years.
Land Rover's heritage goes back to the launch of
its first vehicle in 1948. Land Rover is the world's
only company producing exclusively full-time 4x4 off-road
vehicles and employs more than 11,000 people in the
Midlands. Land Rovers are manufactured in Solihull
and the company's corporate headquarters, engineering
and design facilities, are at Gaydon in Warwickshire.
The Queen's Award for Enterprise for International
Trade rewards the company's continuous expansion
across the globe. Land Rover, which was purchased by
Ford Motor Company in July 2000, exports around 77%
of production to more than 140 markets worldwide. In
the last five years, exports have more than doubled,
to £2.48 billion.
The Queen's Award for Enterprise for Innovation
recognises the revolutionary Hill Descent Control on
the Land Rover Freelander and Discovery. This system
automatically slows vehicles on steep off-road
descents improving safety and control. Hill Descent
Control continues Land Rover's long history of
technical innovation in 4x4 vehicle design.
Bob Dover, chairman and chief executive officer of
Land Rover, said: 'I am delighted to receive the news
that Land Rover has been granted the Queen's Award
for Enterprise for both International Trade and for
Innovation. I can think of no greater way of
recognising the efforts of everyone at Land Rover, in
leading the world in 4x4 technology.'
Land Rover's production was more than 170,000
units last year and levels are set to increase
significantly over the next five years. Key growth
markets for the future include Japan and North
America, where the new Freelander V6 is launched
later this year. Since the acquisition by Ford Motor
Company, Land Rover has invested heavily in the
Solihull site, with £130 million earmarked by the
end of this year.
A.R.C.
COUNCIL 12th MAY 2001
Foot and Mouth
Disease - Competitive events and Caravan permits
A.R.C. Council has carefully reviewed the
Association's position on Foot and Mouth Disease and
in the light of the continuing reduction in the
number of cases, revised government advice, changes
in the Motor Sport Association's stance and the
position of other similar bodies on camping and
caravanning has decided to issue the following advice
to member clubs:
Competitive Events
Although the MSA has decided to implement a
cautious resumption of some motor sport events the A.R.C.
Council continues to strongly recommend that Member
Clubs consider very carefully whether or not to
recommence competitive activity. Member Clubs and
their members should continue to avoid any green
laning activity anywhere in the country.
The Government has classified the entire country
into three types of designated area these being
either, "Infected areas" (IA), "At
Risk Areas" (ARA) and "Potentially at Risk
Area" (PRA).
Earlier this month, the MSA announced that it will
grant a permit for an off road event in a PRA if the
event is organized on a non-agricultural site (such
as a quarry or woodland). This includes trials (CCV,
RTV and TYRO), Winch/Team Recoveries, promotional
events, off-road gymkhanas, point-to-point events and
Competitive Safaris. Any requirements from MAFF or
the Landowner must be adhered to. Clubs seeking a
permit should ensure events are closed to club to
prevent potential transmission as the MSA's position
on permits is based on events taking place at a
single venue where there are no livestock present.
Any club members living in infected areas should
carefully consider whether or not to attend events.
The government has issued advice to persons living in
such areas, especially those working with livestock,
about disinfection measures to be undertaken before
they leave their home premises and on their return
This advice can be found on the MAFF website at www.maff.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/fmd/leaflets/factsht4.pdf
No doubt club committees with infected areas within
their membership area will wish to take the potential
risks of transmission into account when considering
whether or not to resume competitive events.
Caravan Permits
Advice has been received from ACCEO (Association
of Camping and Caravanning Exempted Organisations) as
to the circumstances in which member organisations
should grant permits for camping/caravanning
activities. Essentially Clubs wishing to obtain a
permit will need to complete a risk assessment based
on a simple questionnaire. This seeks information
about the land type, proximity of FMD infected areas,
presence of footpaths, permission of land owner,
views of MAFF and the conduct of the event itself
include the control of dogs and the disposal of waste
food etc.
The A.R.C. Council has concluded that a resumption
of camping and caravan rallies can take place, if
there appears to be a minimal risk in so doing. It is
suggested each Club rally should be individually
assessed at Committee level. Your Club secretary will
be provided with a model questionnaire to assist in
making these risk assessments.
A.R.C. Vehicle
Regulations- Rule Change Proposals 2001
A.R.C. Council also carefully considered the
proposed rule changes voted upon at the AGM on 17th
March. With the exception of four of the proposed
rule changes, which could not be ratified due to
potential misinterpretation, all other changes were
ratified. The four proposed rule changes which will
be referred back to their originators for suggested
amendment and possible resubmission for next year
were proposals for Competitive Safari vehicle classes
(4) and (5) and proposals relating to a change to the
rule on welding and steering (14) and seat belt
mounting (17b).
LAND ROVER SERIES
ONE CLUB
The Land Rover Series One Club Ltd is pleased to
announce the appointment of Tim Webb as its new
Secretary, taking over from David Bowyer.
After 21 years, David is reluctantly standing down
from this role due to the demands of his increasingly
successful business. David has been instrumental in
taking the Club to where it is today - the largest
single Land Rover marque club in the world - and he
will continue to be an integral part of the Club,
supporting and promoting it with his usual enthusiasm.
Tim who runs a farm has been a Club Member for a
number of years and regularly attends shows and
events in his 1958 88-inch Series One fitted with a
milking machine to the vehicle's rear PTO! He is
relishing the challenge ahead and will be working
closely with David in the months ahead. Tim can be
contacted at:
Overmeade, Arches Farm, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16
0EJ. Tel/fax 01666 823449 or e-mail lrsoc@archesfarm.co.uk
FROM MIDLAND ROC
OBITUARY
Mr Tom Wadley of Deer Park Cottage Eastnor Sadly
passed away peacefully on Monday 2nd April 2001. We
send his wife Nancy and family our sincere sympathy
at this time of their sad loss. To all who knew Tom,
Eastnor will never seem the same again, Tom was a
Life Member of the Midland Rover Owners Club and a
Countryman in every way, in his love of the
countryside and its wildlife. A true gentleman. Tom
always had time for everyone, always a friendly way,
always generous in word and deed. Like many others
our association with him was a privilege, and always
memorable, and such memories live forever.
Mike & Judy Boyle
EAST NORTH HANTS
LAND ROVER CLUB
Following correspondence between A.R.C. and ENLRC
about competitive matters and adherence to A.R.C.
Rules, ENLRC has reaffirmed its intention to comply
with both the vehicle regulations and General rules
of the ARC.
THE LAND ROVER
MARQUE DAY - THE HERITAGE MOTOR CENTRE RUN - THE
BRITISH MOTOR INDUSTRY HERITAGE MOTOR CENTRE, GAYDON,
6th MAY 2001
A dry bright morning with a cold raw wind saw
around 160 Land Rovers assembled at Lode Lane for the
6th Heritage run. Chris Savidge (Snr) and Geoff
Miller had once again masterminded the event
including securing, at the last minute, with foot and
mouth disease being held at bay, permission for the
run to follow its traditional route to Gaydon. The
run was supported and headed by Bob Dover, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Land Rover driving HUE
166, the first production 80 inch Land Rover, and
many enthusiasts will no doubt of been heartened and
impressed by his support and attendance. He was later
to be seen quietly walking around club stands and
displays at the Heritage Centre and his enthusiasm
for Land Rover and its heritage is very welcome.
As always, Chris and Geoff had both the support of
Land Rover and of Gaydon for this unique event and
with competitions on hold throughout the country,
there was a good attendance this year with car parks
all full and every inch of available parking on the
inner approach road taken up with Land Rovers of
every type and condition. Amongst the special Land
Rovers on display were some of the rarities from
Gaydon including the first and last production
Discovery Series 1 models. Two of the 50/50 Land
Rovers were in attendance, Goldilocks the impressive
gold 110 defender and Baby Bear one of the three
Freelander cars to undertake the 50/50 challenge.
Backing up the vehicles were some of the team from
Land Rover who thought up the event and undertook it.
The 50/50 or 50 countries in 50 days was an event to
publicise Land Rover's 50th anniversary.
A.R.C. had a stand ably manned by our Chairman
Denis Bourne and family. Many A.R.C. Clubs had stands/displays
and very many A.R.C. members were in attendance and
no doubt provided an inspiration to the many non - A.R.C.
club members who attended.
On behalf of everyone who took part in this event
our thanks are due to Chris and Bonny Savidge and
Geoff and Pat Miller for a the run and a brilliant
event.
By the way, make a note now, the date for next
year is already confirmed as Sunday 5th May 2002!.
Paul Barton
THE
ALL_ROVER WEEKEND 25th-27th AUGUST 2001 AT THE "TOWN
AND COUNTRY FESTIVAL" STONELEIGH PARK,
WARWICKSHIRE
The first and most important information about
this event is that it is for both ROVER CARS and LAND
ROVER products. The "motoring section " of
the Town and Country Festival, of which the A.R.C.'s
stand is but a part, has over 40 individual classic
car club stands. The remainder of the "T&C"
has so many different stands and activities that ALL
the family members will find something of particular
interest to them. Whilst a one-day visit is possible,
by far the best course of action is to make a weekend
of it - this will allow you enough time to "take-in"
all of the event - it really is that big!.
Those exhibiting their ROVER car or LAND ROVER
product on the A.R.C. stand can book-in either as a
day visitor or to stay on the adjacent camping/caravanning
site for the weekend. Forms will be available shortly
on the A.R.C. Web site (www.the-arc.co.uk) or from
Chris Savidge (Snr) on 0115 926 7716. Prices and
conditions will be on the booking forms. Booking form
at the end of this Newsletter. Please note the
uncertain position on dogs due to foot and mouth.
Further details of the Town and Country Festival
and a list of local hotel and B7B information will be
available on the R.A.S.E. website at www.rase.org.uk
- the list is also available by telephoning the
Visitor Services Office at Stoneleigh on 02476 858
296.
FORTHCOMING
A.R.C. CLUB EVENTS
BALA 2001 24th to 27th AUGUST at Llandderfel,
Bala, North Wales - Site Courtesy of Landcraft
The North Wales Land Rover Club has confirmed that
it is optimistic that it will be able to run its
popular interclub weekend at August Bank Holiday.
Planning for the event started long before the
current foot and mouth outbreak began but as things
progressed the situation has become far more serious.
The Club is liasing with all the relevant authorities
and the local community and will not hesitate to
cancel the event if that is what is advised. In order
to assist with event planning and to enable an
accurate risk assessment to be prepared, the Club
would welcome prospective entrants and attendees
contacting the Club.
Subject to foot and mouth requirements, on offer
will be Scenic Drives, a TYRO trial, a CCV Trial, an
RTV Trial, adventure drive, bike trial and a dog show.
The Clubs Information line will be used to announce
any change in the status of this event - 07977 128989.
Please help the Club to gauge the level of entries
by telephoning Event Co-ordinator Alan Brown on 01248
352645 or Event Secretary Suzy McLachlan 01244 547436
(sensible hours only please)
NON-A.R.C.
NON-COMPETITIVE EVENTS
VALANCE BYWAYS
SUMMER SHOW 2001- June 23d/24th 2001
The organisers would like to beat last year's
attendance of 120 Land Rovers at this aviation and
vintage vehicles show held close to the Gatwick
Airport. There's an off road course, vintage aircraft
displays including a Shackleton, a beer tent and even
helicopter rides. Further details from Stephen and
Natalie Eastman, Land Rover and Military Vehicles
Section Marshals e mail eastmans@uk.packardbell.org
or 16 Monarch Close, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 8JH
Tel 01293 517621 (ansaphone)
FUTURE EVENTS CALENDAR -
SUBJECT TO FOOT AND MOUTH - Please do check with organisers
before setting out
JUNE 2001
3 4x4 Boot Sale, Capel near Dorking, Surrey
23-24 Vallance Byways Summer Show. Charlwood, Nr
Gatwick JULY 2001
20-22 Land Rover Enthusiast Show, Billing
Aquadrome, Northants. Book your camping through LRE
Magazine. Various discounts available for magazine
subscribers.
AUGUST 2001
11-12 Land Rover World Show, West Wycombe.
24-27 BALA 2001 - The North Wales Land Rover Club
- Bala North Wales - see item above for details
SEPTEMBER 2001
8 -10 THE DUNSFOLD COLLECTION OPEN WEEKEND,
Dunsfold, Surrey. Don't miss this! Your chance to see
many very rare, prototype and special Land Rovers all
gathered together for this weekend in one place and
on view with regular guided tours of the vehicle line
up with Brian Bashall. There will be many rare
vehicles from 1948 to date with possible some "special
guest surprises". For 2001, Philip Bashall hopes
to have special demonstrations, demonstration rides
in selected Collection vehicles, there will also be
specialist dealers with stalls and vehicle sales etc.
More details next month.
8-10 THE 4th MAJORS MEMORIAL TRIAL, Eastnor
Estate, Herefordshire. Midland ROC will send clubs
invitations in due course.
30 LONDON to BRIGHTON LAND ROVER RUN - Organised
by South London and Surrey Land Rover Club - booking
details to follow.
IMPORTANT - Participation at any competitive event
or show is at your own risk or that of the organisers.
Although the A.R.C. is happy to publicise such events
it does not act as an agent for the organisers.
Statements or opinions expressed in A.R.C. News are
not necessarily those of the A.R.C. Council. You are
advised to obtain independent advice on matters
involving safety, finance or legislation.
This Newsletter is compiled and edited by Paul
Barton, ARC Newsletter Editor, for the Association of
Rover Clubs Contact Editor at 26 Summerhill Grange,
Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West
Sussex, RH16 1RQ e-mail: PaulBarton.home@ukgateway.net
ARC Secretary: Caroline Flanders, 124 Crescent
Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent. BR5 1BE.
Telephone: 01689 878105 e-mail: arcsec@ledburn253.freeserve.co.uk.
Association of Rover Clubs Ltd. Limited by
Guarantee Registered in England No. 1806788
Registered Office, 124 Crescent Drive, Petts Wood,
Orpington, Kent, BR5 1BE
PLEASE SEE PAGE BELOW FOR
STONELEIGH ALL ROVER BOOKING FORM
IMPORTANT 1. Please decide your intended
participation in the event then fill in 'IN CAPITALS'
the appropriate booking form below. 2. The
concessionary rate for caravan/camping pitches is
only available to members exhibiting Land Rover
Product or Rover car on the ARC display (or those
using their vehicle for RRR courtesy rides on the off-road
course). 3. Foot & Mouth restrictions may result
in the banning of dogs from Stoneleigh. The decision
will be made six weeks before the event
A.R.C. ALL ROVER WEEKEND RALLY 2001 AT THE TOWN
& COUNTRY FESTIVAL, STONELEIGH PARK, WARWICKSHIRE
25 - 26 - 27 AUGUST 2001 DAY VISITOR BOOKING
Name....................................................................................................
Telephone No...........................
Address..................................................................................................................................................
Club Mem No ...................Vehicle to be
displayed:Year............................... Reg No............................
Days vehicle will be displayed: Sat 25 / Sun 26 / Mon
27 (Delete as appropriate)
I require: A vehicle display pass FOC
*Additional ADULT 1-day Show entry tickets @ £8.......................
*Additional CHILD 1-day Show entry tickets @ £3 (Child:
= 5 to 15 yr. Under 5 yr. Free) ....................
*Additional ADULT 3-day Show entry tickets @ £22
.................
Additional CHILD 3-day Show entry tickets @ £7......................................
SENIOR CITIZEN (60+) 1-day Show entry tickets @ £5................................
*Additional SENIOR CITIZEN (60+) 3-day Show entry
tickets @ £13.........................
I enclose a cheque (Payable to 'R.A.S.E.') for:-
Total £ .............................
*Remember, Two adult show entry tickets come free
with your vehicle display pass.
Please return this form to:- ARC, ? 19 Yew Tree
Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2PA TO ARRIVE
BEFORE Friday 20th July 2001 & enclose a stamped
self addressed large envelope.
" A.R.C. ALL ROVER WEEKEND RALLY 2001 AT THE
TOWN & COUNTRY FESTIVAL, STONELEIGH PARK,
WARWICKSHIRE 25 - 26 - 27 AUGUST 2001 CARAVAN/CAMPING
BOOKING
Name......................................................................................................
Telephone No. ....................
Address
................................................................................................................................................
Club Mem No...................... Vehicle to be
displayed Year ......................Reg No
................................
Towing vehicle, if different
..........................................Do you
require 2nd vehicle pass? ......................
I will be:- Caravanning / Camping in a tent /
Camping in Vehicle. (Delete as appropriate)
Is the body length of your caravan or camper vehicle
in excess of 20ft (6.1m)? ......................
Is your caravan door on the nearside or offside of
the 'van'?.........................
I require: Evening access passes for the evening
entertainment FOC
Caravan or camping pitches @ £20 (See note 2 above).............................
#Additional ADULT 3-day Show entry tickets @ £22
.........................
#Additional SENIOR CITIZEN (60+) 3-day Show entry
tickets @ £13 ......................
#Additional CHILD 3-day Show entry tickets @ £7 (Child:
= 5 to 15 yr. Under 5 yr. Free) ....................
I enclose a cheque (Payable to 'R.A.S.E.') for:-
Total £ ..............................
# Remember, Two adult 3-day show tickets come FREE if
you pay for a caravan or camping pitch and display/use
your vehicle within the ARC's display/demonstration
area on the Showground.
Please return this form to:- ARC, c/o19 Yew Tree
Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2PA TO ARRIVE
BEFORE Friday 20th July 2001 & enclose a stamped
self addressed large envelope.
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