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February 2010
Vera's Lunch
Magna Carta Island, Wraysbury
 ALL TICKETS SOLD
Once again, the Club's traditional opening social event of the year took place at the home of Vera Cooper. This is very popular event amongst Club members, and always hugely over-subscribed. With numbers limited to a maximum of 80 persons, it came as no surprise that the event sold out.
Cars usually start arriving to be paraded in front of Vera's house from 12 noon, with non-Maseratis tucked away at the rear. A champagne reception greets members on arrival and Vera's magnificent selection of food served from 1.00 pm. This year the cost was £20.00 per person, with reservations accepted on a first come first served basis.
23-26 April 2010
The Cameron Millar Spring Meeting
To France in a Maserati
The meeting is fully booked with a waiting list.
If you want to add your name contact John Bennett at jbb@dircon.co.uk.
 As ever, some great driving, good food and excellent company! This year the hotel, Le Chateau Fort, is a unique three star property in a stunning location built into the castle above the town of Sedan. Parking is in the hotel courtyard.
See www.hotelfp-sedan.com.
The plan
Friday 23rd April
09.50 hrs Eurotunnel from Dover to Calais in Flexiplus class or overnight Hull or Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry (dep 22nd April).
Drive to lunch in north-west France (lunch not incl for Rosyth pax).
After lunch, drive to Le Chateau Fort Hotel, Sedan.
Welcome drinks and dinner.
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Saturday 24th April
Today we'll travel north into Belgium to the southern Ardennes for some superb driving roads and stunning scenery. Lunch included.
Dinner at the hotel.
Sunday 25th April
Today's route takes us south and east in a loop through northern France. Lunch included.
Cocktails, prize-giving and banquet at the hotel.
Monday 26th April
After breakfast depart for Calais when you feel able. You have a booking on the 14.50 hrs departure from Calais.
You can alter this time and date for the return if you wish. If you subsequently change the travel time/date there is a charge of £10 per car. After departure you cannot change your reservation.
Alternatively depart Zeebrugge late afternoon.
Please bring your classic Maserati if you have one!
This programme is subject to change.
DOWNLOAD YOUR BOOKING FORM HERE!
5 June 2010
The Maserati Club AGM
The Maserati Club UK Annual General Meeting will take place on the eve of the Annual Club Concourse at Bosworth Hall Hotel, Market Bosworth on Saturday 5th June 2010.
Please make a note of the date in your diary. Further details to follow in our Newsletter and on this page.
5 June 2010
The Maserati Club Annual Concours
The Maserati Club UK Annual Concours will once again take place during the Auto Italia Italian Car Concours at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire on Sunday 6th June 2010.
Please make another note of the date in your diary. Further details to follow in our Newsletter and on this page.
19-26 June 2010
The Maserati Highland Fling Scottish Tour
ONE PLACE LEFT !!!
This event was fully booked, but due to another cancellation Edwin now has one place left for two people. So, for those who were disappointed at not being accepted before, now is your chance to book. Please contact Edwin first before sending any deposit.
Contact: ejf@manx.net or 01624 822622.
Edwin and Pam Faulkner have now finalised their Scottish Tour for June 2010. This is a new venture for the Club and will be in addition to the spring and autumn meetings.
The “Highland Fling” will be a relaxing Touring Holiday of the Scottish Highlands, with no competitions. Ther are only four places left for the Highland Fling touring holiday, so if you wish to find out more CLICK HERE to download a booking form.
THE PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Saturday 19th June
check-in to the fabulous award winning Cameron House Hotel for one night on the shores of Loch Lomond and then collect your “Highland Fling” Tour/holiday packs, before meeting fellow entrants.
Sunday 20th June
After a leisurely breakfast follow the planned route to Lochalsh Hotel, (where we are booked in for two days), at Kyle of Lochalsh via Loch Long, Loch Fyne, Loch Awe, Loch Etive, Loch Linnhe, Fort William, Invergarry, Loch Garry, Loch Loyne, Loch Cluanie, Shiel Bridge, & Eilean Donan Castle, etc. Approximately 168 miles, today, so, this gives you plenty of time to visit places on route.
Monday 21st June
Is a Free day to do as you wish, i.e. explore Isle of Sky, visit Plockton, or visit Lochalsh Woodland Garden etc. This is the longest day when it never really gets dark in the north of Scotland.
Tuesday 22nd June
Today we have one of the most spectacular car drives I have ever completed so follow the planned route to The Royal Hotel, (where we are for two nights), at Ullapool, via, Lochcarron, the Pass of the Cattle (where Top Gear road test cars) to Applecross and Shieldaig, Loch Torridon, Kinlochewe, Loch Marree, Poolewe, & Loch Broom, etc. Approximaely 155 miles, again plenty of time for visiting interesting places on route.
Wednesday 23rd June
Is your second Free day to do as you wish, i.e. take a trip to Isle of Lewis by ferry, visit Corrieshalloch Gorge & Falls of Measach or take a leisure boat trip to the Summer Isles etc.
Thursday 24th June
We leave Ullapool for The Tongue Hotel, (where we spend two nights), at Tongue, via Lochinver, Unapool, Scourie, Laxford Bridge, Kinlochbervie, Durness,(which is the highest north west village on mainland UK), & Loch Eriboll, etc. Approximately 120 miles, so again plenty of time for diversions.
Friday 25th June
Your third Free day to do as you wish, i.e. visit John o’ Groats or take a scenic tour of your choice, take a walk or just relax.
Saturday 26th June
Leave Tongue for the wonderful Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry, via, Lairg, Bonar Bridge, Dornoch Firth, Cromarty Firth, Moray Firth, Inverness, Aviemore, Kingussie, Dalwhinnie, & Blair Atholl, etc. Approximately 184 miles.
Sunday 27th June
Make you way home, or stay in Pitlochry and extend you holiday.
Please contact Edwin.
Tel. 01624 822622 or email ejf@manx.net.
23-25 July 2010
Silverstone Classic 2010
Following the success of last year's event and buoyed on by the news of the Grand Prix staying there, Silverstone is pulling out all the stops for 2010. This promises to be a fantastic weekend of racing and club displays. The Club intends to have its usual centre circuit display and of course that means we are on the lookout for a few really special cars to help promote the marque.
In addition, we intend to offer a complete weekend package including hotel accommodation at The Bell in Winslow.
As per last year, Edwin Faulkner, ejf@manx.net, will be running the display stand and Andy Heywood, andy@classicmaseratis.co.uk, the hotel.
Watch out in the next Newsletter and on this page for more details and ticket deals.
2-5 September 2010
International Maserati Meeting
Båstad, Sweden
Over 400 kilometres of sandy beaches and big, beautiful national parks. Fields of yellow rape, deep green forests and beautiful golfcourses. Peaceful country life and grand city vistas.
Skåne, the southernmost part of Sweden, is no ordinary Swedish region. Its small area offers big experiences. Skåne’s Swedish soil and soul are intriguingly influenced by its vicinity to the continent and its Danish history. But a visit to Skåne is more. Mention Skåne and people immediately think of food. The region has a long history of delicious cooking and skilled chefs thanks to the plentiful supply of quality natural ingredients. Swedish herring, eel and goose are just a few examples of the rich variety of authentic dishes served at restaurants all over Skåne. However, you'll also find more modern, creative cooking inspired by all four corners of the world.
Skåne is not one thing or another. Skåne is both. In other words, Skåne is a perfect surrounding for your beautiful Maserati.
Welcome to Skåne and the Maserati Rally 2010.
 Thursday
3.00-8.00 p.m.
Welcome reception at Hotel Skansen in Båstad
For further information: www.hotelskansen.se
Parking in garage and free acess to the Spa.
Cocktails followed by a Mediterranean buffet dinner.
 Friday
8.45 The Rally starts.
Car control test & presentation of the Swedish sportscar Koenigsegg.
Gourmet lunch at Sofiero Castle.
Concours d’Elegance.
Cocktails followed by a 3 course dinner plus entertainment.
 Saturday
Race at Ring Knutstorp Racetrack, modern cars and classics.
Ladies tent colorbox.
Gala cocktail & model presentation by Autoropa.
Gala dinner. Awards ceremony. Dress code: Black tie.
Sunday
Breakfast and departure.
Price: Approx. 900 Euro per person.
Registration
Download this registration form, fill it in and send it to the Maserati Club Sweden no later than the 31st May 2010 (Details in the PDF file).
In Good Company
Don't miss the chance to be seen in the exclusive company of 70 of the finest Maseratis Eurupe has to offer. This event will of course also be covered by members of the press.
Contact information
Thomas Wolf
International coordinator and project manager
E-mail: thomas.wolf@maseraticlub.se
Full and further details at www.maseraticlub.se.
15-17 October 2010
Autumn Meeting
Simon Edwards is organising the autumn meeting this year. Put the date in your diary (provisional at this stage) and watch this space for further details in our Newsletter and on this page.
12-14 November 2010
Classic Motor Show
NEC, Birmingham
Following on from their success in 2009, Peter Holmes and Jim Hunt have very kindly agreed to continue their good work by organising the Maserati Club stand for 2010.
The theme and content remain a closely guarded secret but if 2009 was anything to go by, it promises to be exciting.
Once again Peter and Jim will be asking for volunteers to help steward the stand, and further details will be published in our Newsletter and on this site as soon as they become available.
REMEMBER, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MADE WELCOME!
If you are new to the club then coming to an event is a great way of using your car whether it be a classic, a Biturbo era machine or one of what is now know as a modern Maserati - a Quattroporte IV or a 3200GT, or the latest Quattroporte, GranTurismo or GranCabrio. You can be assured that the older (in all senses) members will go out of their way to make you welcome and, if you have any questions or are unsure of the protocol (there isn't really any) then give us a ring on +44 (0)1494 717 701 as we're always happy to talk things through.
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