Stratos 50 - LMC National Rally, Leamington Spa, 30th July

Esteemed Peeps,

Something a bit different - we've been invited to attend the Lancia Motor Club's National Rally, which this year commemorates 50 years of the Stratos, on Sunday 30th July, at Woodland Grange Hotel in Royal Leamington Spa. It's also the 60th anniversary of the Fulvia, so they're marking that as well. There'll be all sorts of other Lancias there as well, of course, so it should be quite an interesting day! The actual National Rally is a 3-day event, but we'll only be there on the Sunday, for the car displays and concours. And the best thing? It's free! All you need to do is send off a completed booking form so they know how many will be there. There's also the option to book lunch at ?11 per head.

Have a look at the attached PDFs for more info and the booking form.

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...and stick yer name on here so we know who's going.

Cheers!

Norm

I'm intending to go to this event on the Sunday with the Stratos Rep obviously! The car can probably get there on autopilot - I just need to take control at the last roundabout before Stoneleigh Park and turn right instead of left!

Guy

Hi Norm. Is the booking form missing ?

Hi
I plan to be there, but having looked cannot find any form to fill in.
I have looked across the web, not just stuck this comment down.
Steve

Gents click left side of link and booking form comes up. If you leave it with me for a couple days, now I know peeps are interested, I’ll double check the club piece. Just enjoying sunshine and a cheeky glass else I’d do it now :cool:

All the best
Neil

I think the booking form is for those that want to stay at the hotel overnight and enjoy an evening meal with like minded peeps and listen to a guest speaker?

I don't think there's any requirement to announce your intention to turn up on the day? That's what I'm planning on doing. Plus I'm a long standing LMC member.

Guy

Neil, me and Tim M are planning to go to this meeting.
Do we need to print off this form. if we are going as free participants taking our car
but not having the lunch.
I will just take some boring spam sandwiches instead
it says the form needs to be in by this Friday!!
blimey whats a stamp look like now anyway!
Dave

Chaps, what's happened is that there are actually 2 docs there but the link makes it look like 1. The left one is the booking form, the right one is the event flyer :)

Good to see a bit of interest - I'm planning on going along and I know Richard Craig is too

Just checked and I think they'd like the form filled in but given that we just want to turn up and not bother with any of the other stuff, which is free, I reckon a simple email will do.

Neil, if you're gonna drop LMC Mark a line, just tell him how many cars we're looking at and see if he still wants the proper form. Ta!

Will do, currently I reckon the following………
1. Guy
2. Neil
3. Dave
4. Tim
5. Jason
6. Steve
7. Norm
8. Richard
9.Tim W
10.Ken

I hope to get up there if i can get a boat!

That's a good turn-out....maybe I'll stay at home and watch telly :)

I will definitely be there, was a great venue last year, string quartet didn't do it for me, Lampredi/Busso orchestra would have been better!

OK Gents
Just received the attached from Mark. He would prefer forms for reasons stated below, but won't turn anyone away on the day. Entry after 10:00 please.
Forms can be emailed to Mark nationalrally@lanciamc.co.uk

I cannot get the digital form Mark sent to attach here so use the one in Norms link, as its exactly the same, if you are intending to fill one in (I shall out of courtesy)

Norm Ill let you decide on the Judging request

Hi Neil

That's cracking news! I'm looking forward to a fabulous display. I've ordered celebratory balloons and a cake for the model's 50th anniversary :)

I would prefer it if individual forms could be completed because I'd like to keep in touch about future events. It will also give individuals the opportunity to book Sunday lunch with us - it's a gourmet hot pork roll (vegan hot dog as an alternative) with a hot & cold salad bar for ?11 per person, and is much better than that basic description!

However, if people want to just turn up, we won't turn them away :). There will be an ice cream van and a coffee van selling hot & cold drinks, cakes etc.

I've attached a digital copy of the booking form which can be completed on screen, saved with a different name and emailed back to me. Where it asks for signature, just type your name and write "SEC" in the membership number.

One further request - I'd like to invite you to nominate someone to help judge the Stratos group for our Concours awards. Although the awards are only for LMC members, your expertise would be a welcome addition. You're welcome to present your own award(s) to your own group if you'd like.

Because of the packed itinerary, we ask day visitors not to turn up before 10am so we have staff ready to organise the parking into model groups. Activities normally wind up by 4pm.

If there's anything else you'd like to know, just drop me a line or give me a call.

Regards
Mark Hall
Lancia Motor Club

Yours truly would like to go to this event on the Sunday but in the Porker..... I take it that there's a place for NON Lancia's to park ??

Good question Phil as Annalisa and I would like to attend if it's open to the general public???

l will check tomorrow

We plan tobe there on Sunday

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Yours truly would like to go to this event on the Sunday but in the Porker..... I take it that there's a place for NON Lancia's to park ??

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I have just spoken to Mark.
The answer is yes you are most welcome. The fields at the back of the hotel will be set in Marque or Model groups (applies to Stratos reps) . General parking for the Sunday will be in the hotel Car Park.
See you all there

Cheers Neil .........

Form (hopefully the correct one) filled in and sent.
See you all on the day
Steve

Not Long now
Attached is the list as I understand it please let me know if anyone else is planning to attend.
Currently I reckon the following......... Oh and I need a judge to support the LMC with their concours if anyone is interested
1. Guy
2. Neil
3. Dave
4. Tim
5. Jason
6. Steve
7. Norm
8. Richard
9.Tim W
10.Ken
11.Robin
12.Phil
13.Steve S

Access is from 10:00am so if anyone wants to meet up near the venue at that time and access together I will try and set something up. Fewer cars but worked well at the Really Retro show. (Thanks Dave)

Add Paul H please.

And Clive A - thank you.

Can't make it as away on holiday I'm afraid.

Please add in "Richard H".

It'll be a busy weekend, but we are hoping to make this now :)

Hi
You forgot the oversea car!
Ive got a boat ticket so I can come.
Ian

Latest list. I will update LMC with numbers. Looks like 15"Strats" for the In Field display as a couple of people still have cars in build.
Oh and I still need a judge to support the LMC with their concours if anyone is interested
1. Guy
2. Neil
3. Dave
4. Tim
5. Jason
6. Steve
7. Norm
8. Richard
9.Tim W
10.Ken
11.Robin
12. Paul H
13.Clive A
14. Richard H
15. Ian
16.Phil
17.Steve S

Access is from 10:00am so if anyone wants to meet up near the venue at the Service Road for the Ramada Hotel off the Kenilworth Road Roundabout, A452. I aim to be there from c09:00 leaving 10:00 and access the show together
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Hi Neil

I'm thinking I'd like to join the party - do I need to formally apply / notify anyone at LMC or anything ?

Peter

PS Neil - your attachment URL doesnt work I'm afraid

I'm disappointed I cant make what looks like a really good get together but its my Daughters 30th birthday party so I'll be in charge of chairs, seats, drinks etc for the assembled masses.

Hi Peter
Robin is going to try and attach image as I have limited computer access at moment.
You can still probably send the e form at start of this thread to LMC but probably best to pay on day. I’ve advised Mark we have c 15 cars on display as per my list, although he has only booking forms for 8. Not a problem as he’s giving us a large pitch. Let me know if your going in your car and I’ll update him accordingly

Can I also ask anyone not attending in any form of Strat to let me know so I can assist the organiser in sizing our display area. Phil and Steve S I already have yours noted.

Should be a great day
All the best
Neil

Hi Norm

Robin kindly forwarded a form and I sent it off with payment for a lunch on the Sunday. I hope to be there with my Strat.

The Image of the location that Neil tried to attach as an Attachment refereed to in his recent post.

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The Service Road by the Ramada Hotel off the Kenilworth Road Roundabout, A452, CV8 2LN, just south of the junction of the A452 with the A46. This is just North of the LMC venue.

Robin

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I'll be in charge of chairs, seats, drinks etc for the assembled masses.

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That's no excuse !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Had an update form Mark & Jo Hall (Full detail below)
The key point is the request to arrive AFTER 10:30 due to the volume of cars being displayed.
They have also detailed Petrol Stations in the area

I shall now be parking up on the Service Road of the Ramada Hotel, less than 5 mins from venue (location in post #33) at c09:45 before heading off in time to arrive for 10:30

Full copy of email
Thank you for booking your place at the 2023 Lancia Motor Club National Rally. Booking numbers have been strong and we’re celebrating FOUR significant Lancia anniversaries, so we’re hoping for a memorable event for all the right reasons!
The event is taking place at the Woodland Grange Hotel, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 6RN.
There are Shell fuel stations (serving V-Power) nearby in Leamington Spa or at the beginning of the High Street in Kenilworth, about 6 miles away. According to Google, the nearest Esso (reportedly 0% ethanol super unleaded) is in Warwick, about 7 miles from the hotel or 1 mile from the M40 junction.
Sunday’s “festival” will be taking place on the event field at the rear of the hotel. Due to the packed itinerary and limited number of volunteer organisers, PLEASE don’t aim to arrive at the hotel before 10.30am as we need time to get everything in place.
There is no outdoor seating provided, so we’d recommend you please pack a camping chair each - and maybe an umbrella for shelter or shade! Please also be aware that the event field is uneven in places and has a rabbit population nearby, so please wear sensible shoes and take care walking around.
Lunch will be served from the marquee on a rolling basis from 12.30 – 2.30pm; if you have booked and pre-paid lunch, please collect your vouchers from the co-ordinator in the marquee from 12.30. If you still need to pay for lunch, please visit the Welcome Desk in the main hotel reception. If you haven’t yet ordered lunch, a very limited number will be available for sale on the day, on a first-come, first-served basis – please ask at the Welcome Desk.
Drinks on Sunday will be available from the hotel bar, coffee van or the ice cream van.
Please note that the hotel is a cashless venue, so remember to bring a credit/debit card with you, or use Apple/Google Pay or similar.
Finally (and most importantly), if you still have a trophy to return, please remember to pack it with you safely! It should be handed in to the Welcome Desk.
We look forward to meeting you again, or for the first time!
Regards
Mark & Jo Hall

Great day with a wonderful array of Lancia Models. Highlights for me were the number of Stratos Kits 14 I think plus an original Stradale. A very nice 037 which is the first Stradale version I’ve seen, fulvias and Volumex. Unfortunately my phone died before I took pics of them all but here’s a selection that Debbie took of the Strats plus a few stills from video clips that I cannot download.
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Yes thank you to lmc for the invite some pretty stunning examples
and some nice cake :)
here’s my clips from the day
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Great day at Woodland Grange for the Lancia Uk A.G.M and get together.Shame the rain ended the day a bit early.
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