10th Anniversary RBR 2009 Stage 1

Scribbler. · 17th May 2009, 02:55

I could easily pick up the "baton" from Foxy somewhere around Poole/Bournemouth and carry it to Dorchester/Bridport maybe ?? (Scribbler.) Mike.

The Yellow Peril · 17th May 2009, 07:56

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Originally Posted by Scribbler.

I could easily pick up the "baton" from Foxy somewhere around Poole/Bournemouth and carry it to Dorchester/Bridport maybe ?? (Scribbler.) Mike.

Great stuff Scribbler, I will split this stage into smaller sections when I get a minute or two lter today.

Thanks for getting involved

Andrew

Scribbler. · 18th May 2009, 00:57

Might be advantageous Foxy if you finished at Lymington and started further Eastward or North (?), depending on the chosen route. I could then collect from you at Lymington and complete to Dorchester. :lol: Makes it easier for whomsoever is before you from COWLEY. (Yayyyy)

Emails would be good at this point. Mine is ...
m.stanley.brown at gmail.com .... (@ usual place.) Looks like it's all coming together nicely Andrew, congratulations on organising this memorable event sir.

.... Yours, Mike.

Foxy · 18th May 2009, 07:55

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Originally Posted by Scribbler.

Might be advantageous Foxy if you finished at Lymington and started further Eastward or North (?), depending on the chosen route. I could then collect from you at Lymington and complete to Dorchester. :lol:

I could do that, especially as I live about two miles from Lymington.

Makes it more convenient for me to have a post-drive cuppa. :lol:

The Yellow Peril · 18th May 2009, 08:18

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Originally Posted by Scribbler.

Looks like it's all coming together nicely Andrew, congratulations on organising this memorable event sir.

.... Yours, Mike.

Thanks for your comments Scribbler, makes it all worthwhile.
We still have a long way to go before I'll be happy that this is definilty ON. The South West has no-one onboard yet, and the North East/Eastern stages could do with a bit of a push, but the momentum is growing, so I'm hoping that other members will see this and want to be involved with what should be a pretty memorable event.

Cheers

Andrew

trebor · 18th May 2009, 16:09

come on you guys in the Midlands area help Andrew out after all his hard work, i would love to have taken part but on holiday out of UK on the planned date

The Yellow Peril · 20th May 2009, 19:37

Please use the following script for any press releases you issue in relation to this event

Happy Birthday Rover 75: Owners Club stage 10th Anniversary Round Britain Relay

In 1999 the Rover 75 was launched to an expectant UK car buying public, eager to see the car that Rover described as “the car we had to make”.

10 Years on, the marque has all but disappeared, however, a growing number of enthusiasts assembled under the banner of the Rover 75 & ZT Owners Club®, are determined to ensure that this formidable modern classic is preserved and promoted for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

Members of the Owners Club are staging a Round Britain Relay to commemorate and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Rover 75. The event, which will cover over 2000 miles in 48 hours will start from the former Rover factory at Cowley, at 6.00 pm on 19th June and traverse the UK in 11 stages, finishing at the former MG Rover Group Ltd Longbridge plant, the home of the Rover 75 and MG ZT until the company closed in April 2005

The stages are split in to sections and participating drivers will use the Owners Club mascot “Fred the Ted” as the relay’s “Baton”. Progress will be monitored in real-time using GPRS/GPS technology and be visible on the Owners Club web site.

“Our aims are to promote the 75 & ZT Owners Club, raise awareness of two great British cars and have a lot of fun doing it”, says Andrew Garcarz, the Event Organiser.

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Yellow Peril

Scribbler. · 21st May 2009, 02:36

I'm quite prepared to carry the flag to Bristol if we have no volunteer (?) Meet you at Rownhams service stn Foxy or maybe Ringwood in the car park ??

(*If I cross the Severn bridge do I still need my passport? Heard those saxons can be vicious bug**rs.

) I will email you my mobile No. Andrew and Foxy also.

Looks like we cover the South leg huh Foxy my friend.

Mike.

18th May 2009, 16:09	#6
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,525 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	come on you guys in the Midlands area help Andrew out after all his hard work, i would love to have taken part but on holiday out of UK on the planned date __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

20th May 2009, 19:37	#7
The Yellow Peril Posted a thing or two Primrose Yellow 75 V6 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hoar Cross, Staffordshire Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 23 Thanked 49 Times in 11 Posts	RBR Press Release Please use the following script for any press releases you issue in relation to this event Happy Birthday Rover 75: Owners Club stage 10th Anniversary Round Britain Relay In 1999 the Rover 75 was launched to an expectant UK car buying public, eager to see the car that Rover described as “the car we had to make”. 10 Years on, the marque has all but disappeared, however, a growing number of enthusiasts assembled under the banner of the Rover 75 & ZT Owners Club®, are determined to ensure that this formidable modern classic is preserved and promoted for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. Members of the Owners Club are staging a Round Britain Relay to commemorate and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Rover 75. The event, which will cover over 2000 miles in 48 hours will start from the former Rover factory at Cowley, at 6.00 pm on 19th June and traverse the UK in 11 stages, finishing at the former MG Rover Group Ltd Longbridge plant, the home of the Rover 75 and MG ZT until the company closed in April 2005 The stages are split in to sections and participating drivers will use the Owners Club mascot “Fred the Ted” as the relay’s “Baton”. Progress will be monitored in real-time using GPRS/GPS technology and be visible on the Owners Club web site. “Our aims are to promote the 75 & ZT Owners Club, raise awareness of two great British cars and have a lot of fun doing it”, says Andrew Garcarz, the Event Organiser. --------- Yellow Peril __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000 Last edited by The Yellow Peril; 20th May 2009 at 21:50..

17th May 2009, 02:55	#1
Scribbler. Gets stuck in Rover 75. Saloon. Red. V6. 2.5. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Poole Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 97 Times in 22 Posts	I could easily pick up the "baton" from Foxy somewhere around Poole/Bournemouth and carry it to Dorchester/Bridport maybe ?? (Scribbler.) Mike.

18th May 2009, 00:57	#3
Scribbler. Gets stuck in Rover 75. Saloon. Red. V6. 2.5. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Poole Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 97 Times in 22 Posts	Might be advantageous Foxy if you finished at Lymington and started further Eastward or North (?), depending on the chosen route. I could then collect from you at Lymington and complete to Dorchester. :lol: Makes it easier for whomsoever is before you from COWLEY. (Yayyyy) Emails would be good at this point. Mine is ... m.stanley.brown at gmail.com .... (@ usual place.) Looks like it's all coming together nicely Andrew, congratulations on organising this memorable event sir. .... Yours, Mike.

21st May 2009, 02:36	#8
Scribbler. Gets stuck in Rover 75. Saloon. Red. V6. 2.5. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Poole Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 97 Times in 22 Posts	I'm quite prepared to carry the flag to Bristol if we have no volunteer (?) Meet you at Rownhams service stn Foxy or maybe Ringwood in the car park ?? (If I cross the Severn bridge do I still need my passport? Heard those saxons can be vicious bug*rs. ) I will email you my mobile No. Andrew and Foxy also. Looks like we cover the South leg huh Foxy my friend. Mike.