Lotus Diamond Anniversary

Redexcel · Post by **Redexcel** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:20

Wingnut wrote:I will be on my own I would suspect (not SWMBO's cup of tea unfortunatly ) So a single would be fine.

Tell her there will be others there in a similar position. That sometimes helps. They like having other women to chat with.

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 13:05

That's why I proposed setting up ExcelHQ somewhere so that it can be more of a social event than a tyre-kicking exercise.

And if Shannon is coming - it'll definitely be a lively weekend anyway

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:48

Looking at hotel prices - it seems we can spend from around £70 per room per night up to £200 +

Would someone like to set an upper limit ?

For location : Park Farm Classic at Hethersett seems to be about the closest we could get to the factory : £128 per room per night, inc. breakfast.

Alternatively : Dunston Hall (£204) or Holiday Inn (£65-£75) are the others on the right side of Norwich.

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:49

BL**DY LOTUS!

I've just received the invitation - maximum of 2 cars on show and we need to provide evidence of Public Liability Cover to exhibit.

Anyone fancy an alternative competing event ?

alanmoss · Post by **alanmoss** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:13

Re Lotus Cars - Sounds a bit off. I suppose the reduced number of cars will relate to how much of the factory they want to clear, but the Public Liability Insurance requirement isn't nice, and I assume that it won't be that cheap. Wonder how they covered that item last year?

Hotels seem to be an issue - even the Premier Inn at the showground appears to be booked. I guess we have to decide soon.

Update - quick look at the insurance for event exhibitors shows Hiscox would provide cover for about £75!

Redexcel · Post by **Redexcel** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 18:28

amarshall wrote:BL**DY LOTUS!

I've just received the invitation - maximum of 2 cars on show and we need to provide evidence of Public Liability Cover to exhibit.

Anyone fancy an alternative competing event ?

Do we have to have cars on display? Can we not just have an area of the car park for excels? Or does that constitute a display?
PS Sounds like Holiday Inn would be good from a financial standpoint.

RobB · Post by **RobB** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 19:14

There's even a website:

http://www.lotus60thanniversary.com/

... although it's not working very well at the moment!

Sounds great, but sorry too early to tell if I can make it too.

Tanz · Post by **Tanz** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 22:27

swmbo has just signed my passout. So put me down for a single please,
Holiday inn sounds good to me too
Cheers,

Phil

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 14:55

Please see this thread for arrangements :

http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=13

You DO need to post again if you are coming to Hethel.

alanmoss · Post by **alanmoss** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 22:42

Stayed at the Old Thorn Barn last night (driver training today) and the guy told me it was block booked before the official announcement by someone from Doncaster. Inside info?