“Preserving the past for the future”
“Preserving the past for the future”
Registered Charity – no. 1108882
www.rootesarchivecentre.com
“Drive it” Day Treasure Hunt/Gymkhana and Open Day
SUNDAY 20 APRIL 2008, 10am to 5pm
THE ROOTES ARCHIVE CENTRE
WESTCOTT VENTURE PARK,
WESTCOTT, AYLESBURY,
BUCKS HP18 0XB
We have a whole day of activity and fun arranged for “Drive It” Day as part of the Trust’s Open Day at the Archive Centre
The Treasure Hunt Rally takes place in the morning (starting from Westcott at times from 10am on). This isn’t a hard-driving competitive event, quite the opposite; a chance to enjoy a 50 to 60 mile planned route through the countryside, using a simple-to follow route book and hunting for the clues to the quiz. Getting the answers right is what matters, it’s not a race! If you haven’t yet booked in, we can still take late entries: entry form on our website www.rootesarchivecentre.com or contact Richard Wheatland of the Singer Owners Club (01293 885430 or dwheatland@btconnect.com ).
The ‘fun gymkhana’ will take place (on hard ground not on the grass) at Westcott, before or after lunch as participants prefer. For those who haven’t experienced this sort of thing before, a classic car gymkhana is just a series of manoeuvring tests around “obstacles” marked out with cones. Walking speeds only, and skill and accuracy are what count, not speed. If you don’t fancy the road rally you can just try your hand at the gymkhana. No special equipment needed; and loads of fun for drivers and spectators alike! And yes, there will be prizes for the best “clear rounds”.
Plus of course the Archive Centre will be open all day (admission’s free) for you to look round and browse, with hot drinks/light refreshments available.
Bring the family and a picnic lunch, and enjoy a great day out while supporting the FBHVC’s annual “Drive It” Day – the day when all owners of classic & historic vehicles owners are encouraged to get out and about and uphold our “freedom to drive...”.
For more information, or to visit the Archive Centre on other dates by arrangement,
please contact the Secretary to the Trust, Tim Sutton
Dawn Cottage, Purrants Lane, Leafield, Oxon OX29 9PN