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Events on this page:
...Cotswolds tour, June 2019, event write-up (July 2019)
...International meeting update - June 2019 (click link on left hand grey bar)
...UK motoring events - interactive map (June 2019)
...Scottish Italian Car Day, 26 May 2019 (Mar 2019)
...All Italian car meets 2019 - April, June, August & October (Mar 2019)
...International Meeting 2019 - update - January 2019 (click the two links in the left hand grey bar)
...Try something different - join a Barchetta Club Deutschland 2019 meeting (Nov 2019)
...East Sussex Day Drive, 14 July 2018
...UK Barchetta Owners Club, Summer Meeting 2018 - Peak District (July 2018)
...Italian Stallions - every Friday in July and August, Poole. photos from 20 July meet
...UK Barchetta Club - Summer Meeting 2018 - Peak District
...UK Barchetta Club Annual Meeting 2017 - South West region - photos
...International Club Meeting, Germany, May 2017
...AutoItalia Day at Brooklands Museum, April 2017
...UK Barchetta Club Annual Meeting 2017 - invitations
...Silverstone Classic, July 2017 and 2016 - a fantastic event
...UK Barchetta Club Annual Meeting 2016 - Amersham
...Day drive, Mid Sussex, May 2016
...Monthly Vintage and Classic Car meeting, Kent - an ongoing meeting
...UK Barchetta Club meeting, September 2015
...International Club Meeting, Italy, July 2015
...UK Barchetta Club Annual meeting, June 2015 - Yorkshire
...Day drive at Elveden, October 2014
...UK Barchetta Bluc Annual Meeting 2013 - Suffolk
...Southend Italian Festival, August 2012
...UK Barchetta Club Annual Meeting, 2012 - Bedfordshire
Thank you Colin Metcalfe for not only being our "Official Photographer," but also for producing this excellent account of our annual weekend away, this time based at Moreton-in-Marsh.
Martin Garrad
Membership Secretary
On the 7th June the UK Barchetta Club held their annual weekend drive, this year in the beautiful district of the Cotswolds. True, the weather forecast was not the most encouraging, but anybody who owns a convertible and lives in North-West Europe knows that you cannot let the elements spoil your driving and that is exactly what 18 Barchetta owners decided to do.
Arriving on the Friday afternoon at our base, the quaint market town Moreton-in-Marsh, we were greeted by our smiling (cold and wet) hosts: Sue and Dave Skelding. First up - check out the town with its little coffee bars and shops and then check into our hotel: The Redesdale Arms.
With our allotted carpark spaces now all full it was time to start the weekend properly with a guided tour of this historic location. Dave, our local guide, took us through the history in an interesting and humorous fashion and the rain stopped as well! Like all British old towns Moreton-in-Marsh boasts a rich history. The town's famous Redesdale Market Hall was painted by Lowry and was also a favoured rehearsal room for Elton John.After the tour some members decided to use the true measure of a town – how good are the pubs? So a 'quick one' was had with the Friday night locals before getting back to the hotel to prepare for the evening meal.
I'm afraid our weather break had ended on the Saturday morning as the heavens were open as we set off after breakfast for our first drive of the weekend. Still, even in the rain, the beautiful countryside stood out and by the time we arrived at Bourton-on-the-Water the precipitation had ceased! At least the changeable weather had kept the visitors down in this picturesque little town so you could fully enjoy the streets and shops. Then we appeared to be on a bit of a roll as the weather held offering us the chance to enjoy one beautiful little village/hamlet after another. In particular the village of Icomb was charming beyond belief. Some hardy souls even put their roofs down!
We stopped at the Mount Inn at Stanton, to enjoy a hearty lunch in a marquee within the pub garden. The inn's location is a popular beauty spot, and before we moved on we took advantage of the stunning vista.
Post lunch Saturday afternoon we pitched up at the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway and we got a great parking area backing onto the railway line. The weather although cloudy was staying dry and this allowed us to enjoy some terrific views from our railway carriage diesel train. Of course the star of the show was the steam locomotive that was going to return us to our original departure point. As well as the trains the society had museums and even interactive games.
Then it was back into the stunning countryside for the Snowshill Lavender shop. Lavender is pretty big in the Cotswolds apparently.
Our last port of call for the Saturday was the Broadway Tower, near Chipping Camden. It's a historic folly created by Capability Brown and from the top offers great views. Not all of us decided to make the climb, but those that did were suitably rewarded. Adjacent to the tower was the finishing line for a long-distance cross country event. It must have been early doors as regards finishers as the announcer latched onto us when we first pulled up and kept giving us a plug on the PA. He also had a thing about us sorting ourselves into colour order. So on our departure we decided to humour him and duly complied pulling away with all the yellow cars together and then all the red ones and so on.
That night in our hotel the club's annual general meeting was held featuring the re-election of the committee members and a discussion over future trips for 2020. The UK drive next year could be in Northumberland, I don't think it has ever been so far north so that will be nice to explore an area new to some of us. There were also other suggestions for drives to Italy, Ireland and Germany/Netherlands. So if you like a good run out in your 'B' it will be a good idea to keep an eye on the events page on this website.
The Sunday morning was bright and sunny and it was decided for our convoy to maintain our colour co-ordinated order. On the way to Dover's Hill we also tried to organise a Mexican wave in the convoy as we drove through the picturesque high street of Chipping Camden and shake up the locals as they made their way to collect their Sunday morning papers. Unfortunately this attempted wheeze broke down halfway through. Once at Dover's Hill we were treated to spectacular views. On a clear day apparently you can see as far as the Black Mountains in South Wales. After some group pics it was time to jump back in the 'Bs' and have another crack at that Mexican wave as we returned through Chipping Camden. This time we maintained the sequence from the front car to the rear one. However, how much attention we gained from the good residents of this pretty little town is hard to determine.
On the way to our next port of call an old adversary returned – the rain! At least this time it was more like a summer shower and not the deluge we suffered on the Saturday morning. Never mind our next visit lifted the hearts of many of our troupe – The Cotswolds Distillery. With a well-stocked gift shop and copious samples available it proved to be an attractive experience for our non-driving contingent.
On departure the skies had once again brightened up affording us the opportunity to borrow a sports field for some final group snaps. Then finally onto the Falcon public house for a great Sunday lunch. It was also time to thank our magnificent hosts Sue and Dave for a lovely weekend. They'd been kept busy what with the weather and making sure we were all in the right place at the right time (was one of them heard to say: ''like herding cats.''), but had remained cheerful and organised.
Just the goodbyes were left now, although it will not be for a year as usual, as many present on this drive are also attending our International meet in August in Suffolk.
Colin Metcalfe
July 2019
We've received details of an interactive map that enables you to look up motoring events throughout the UK. We thought this may be of interest to members so have copied the supplier's text below.
The map contains over 490 motoring events across the UK and Northern Ireland, ranging from rallies and races to festivals and shows. It has something for everyone and is designed to be as easy to use as possible.
We've also added other features to ensure users can get the most from the map:
You can view the map here:
Scottish Italian Car Day is Scotland's oldest and largest gathering of Italian cars, from classic, historic, modern, exotic, modified, to Italian based retro and kit cars. A great family day where everyone is welcome. Further details and photos of past events can be found on the flyer using the PDF link at the end of this article.
Date: 26 May 2019
Location: Hopetoun House, South Queensferry. Edinburgh. EH30 9SL (beautiful venue)
Website: www.aroc-uk.com (where advanced ticket(s) can be purchased). If bought in advance, there is a 50% discount on house tours. See Events tab on the website.
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/scottishitaliancarday
Contact name: Keith Philpott
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Committee member Alfa Romeo Owner's Club – Scottish Section
[organisers of the Scottish Italian Car Day]
Barchetta Club Deutschland (BCD) will hold a number of meetings in 2019. Our UK Barchetta Club community are very welcome to join us! If possible, people intending to join should let us know via our BCD Facebook page to help our admin.
A preview of our meetings is set out below. Further information can be found on our club events website (https://www.barchetta-event.info) or facebook page (barchetta club deutschland e.V.).
Best wishes
Jorg Elswyk
Barchetta Club Deutschland
November 2018
Season Opening 2019
From Friday 5th to Sunday 7th April 2019, the team from Barchetta Westfalen in southern Münsterland will welcome us to the season opening of the Barchetta Club Deutschland in 2019. The Orgateam with Elke and Pasquale as well as Heike and Andreas are looking forward to seeing you.
Unfortunately, the meeting is already booked.
18th International German-meeting 2019
Traditionally, from Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, June 2, 2019, the 18th International German Meeting of Barchetta Club Germany will take place on Ascension Weekend. Aligned by the team Barchetta Nord under the direction of Andreas Janzen and Dirk Neumann it is being planned diligently. The meeting hotel in the castle Tremsbüttel will be the starting point for beautiful tours in the far north. https://www.tremsbuettel.de/
Further information will also be published on the Barchetta event page in the next few months.
The registration list for this meeting will be announced from January 2019, initially exclusively for the BCD members and later for all.
In addition, the BCD members will be informed in good time before the appearance of the registration list by newsletter.
Season Closing 2019
The Caipi Meeting will take place from 11th to 13th October 2019 in South Baden for the Friends of the South. The Orgateam under the direction of our newly married Frank Bischof will then strive for a very nice end to the season. Information about this will be published during the next year on the Barchetta event page.
We only managed to gather five cars for our day drive in East Sussex; however, we were blessed with perfect top down weather and enjoyed an excellent day. We met at Pyecombe, just north of Brighton, and, having breakfasted, drove via Ditchling and Lewes the pretty way down to the coast at Newhaven. From here the scenery was spectacular as we drove across Cuckmere Haven and up to Beachy Head for a quick look over the 600 feet high cliffs. It is no wonder that all of this area has now been designated The South Downs National Park.
The last leg of our journey took us down to Eastbourne Seafront, along the coast and on to Pevensey Bay, where, hey presto, member Paul Martin is the host at The Castle Inn. Paul and Daina made us more than welcome for our lunch. (They kindly bought us all a drink!!)
Members who joined the day were Michael & Linda Cardell (Bromley) David & Helen Brenchley (Ashford Kent) David & Kim Davies (Hemel Hempstead), Kevin Galway (Seaford) and Martin & Jenny Garrad (Burgess Hill).
Martin Garrad
Membership Secretary
July 2018
A record turnout of barchettas, new and existing members, fantastic drives through the beautiful Peak District, the best weather and good times with friends, new and old. What more could we have wished for?
UK Owners Club Members, Chris and Dorothy Pearce, organised this superb event. Their write-up makes great reading:
So after all the planning, agonising and finger crossing, for once the weather cooperated and it turned out to be the best weekend of the year so far. Endless blue skies, perfect for top down motoring and the Derbyshire countryside at its most picturesque. A total of 21 cars attended, a wonderful turnout, with members driving from all corners of the country. The Sheffield Park Hilton Hotel had really pushed out the (little) boat for us and we arrived to be shown to our private car parking. It was so nice to see all the Barchettas together and shining in the late afternoon sun. Check in formalities completed 'Scuderia Barchetta' all arrived for pre dinner drinks on the hotel terrace with friends old and new, and so the meeting began.
Day 1 - Friday 29th June
There was a fairly early 'reveille' since we were expected at Chatsworth House for a 'before hours' private tour. The exterior of the house, following the recent major refurbishment, looked stunning with the honey coloured stone facades and the sun glinting on the painstakingly installed gold leaf. Again, we had a private parking area and the cars formed up to the delight and interest of members of the public. We met up with our tour guides and spent two hours exploring the house and garden. There were some fascinating exhibits and artworks, both ancient and modern, in the collection amassed by the Dukes of Devonshire. The garden, with its input from various designers including Thomas Paxton and 'Capability' Brown, is also undergoing a sensitive programme of restructuring and upgrading. The rock garden, with immense rocks and stones balanced and supported at seemingly impossible angles was greatly admired. Given the current water shortages we were also fortunate to see the 'Emperor' fountain – once the tallest gravity fed water feature in Europe.
A welcome lunch was taken by all in the Carriage restaurant, the former stables, we then left Chatsworth with a last 'over the shoulder' admiring glance. The afternoon was spent exploring some of the prettier villages. Many had 'Well Dressing' displays crafted by volunteers and local schoolchildren. We then arrived in the market town of Bakewell, home of the famous pudding, where there was an opportunity for a wander, before returning to the hotel.
Day 2 - Saturday 30th June
This morning, our first 'port of call' was the Derwent Dams, known for their association with RAF 617 Squadron, the famous 'Dam Busters'. The surrounding river valleys and dam structures were used for training the aircrews in the precise manoeuvres required to deliver the innovative 'bouncing bomb' designed by Sir Barnes Wallis. Although the subsequent mission to destroy the dams in the industrial heartland of the Ruhr valley was considered a success, Wallis was said to have been devastated by the loss of aircrew who failed to return. Today, the peaceful and beautiful surroundings provide the ideal backdrop for quiet, private thought.
On the way to Ladybower reservoir we passed by a famous local viewpoint near Hathersage known as 'The Surprise', supposedly named by Queen Victoria after she ordered her coachman to stop so that she could take in the exceptional scenery. Unfortunately, a motorist had been so surprised they had gone straight on at the bend and knocked the wall down. We then had the opportunity for some more 'enthusiastic' driving as the 'Scuderia' ascended the Snake Pass. To see the Barchettas and their drivers being (safely) extended was a joy. At the regroup point we had the almost surreal experience of being 'invaded' by a coach load of excitable Chinese tourists who took great pleasure in posing for endless photographs with our cars. We then carried on to an exceptional driving road which descends in to the valley of Edale, with truly spectacular views.
Lunch in the garden at the aptly named 'Travellers Rest' and back to the hotel. The AGM then took place, with some lively discussion, followed by a short presentation by Lloyd Powell – a Sheffield University lecturer – who gave us his often very amusing take on the legend of Robin Hood (a local lad). There were some funny moments during the speeches and presentations at the final dinner. 'Best Car' was awarded to John and Anne Wright with the 'Could do Better' accolade (together with a car cleaning kit) going to Helen Robbins and Tony Barnes. Thanks and gifts were given to this year's organisers, Chris and Dorothy Pearce.
Day 3 - Sunday 1st July
Another glorious day! We left for a short scenic drive which climbed the hill through the village of Great Hucklow to follow an old drovers road the course of which follows the escarpment with truly exceptional views on both sides. The brightly coloured 'snake' of Barchettas gleaming in the sunshine looked magnificent. We descended in to the village of Eyam which gains its macabre fame from a selfless act by the villagers in the 17th century after the arrival of the Plague from London, supposedly in a box of cloth delivered to the local tailor, George Vicars. Under the guidance of their Pastor, Reverend William Mompesson, the village voluntarily isolated itself to avoid the spread of the dreaded disease. In the sleepy sunshine it was difficult to comprehend what had taken place in this peaceful spot. We then carried on through Stoney Middleton, which, with its rock formations, is reminiscent of a 'mini' version of the Cheddar Gorge visited in last year's Devon Meet. Then a scenic and exhilarating drive, time to extend our lovely cars (and ourselves) for a last time before returning to the hotel for lunch and farewells.The exceptional weather, the friendly and fun Barchetta family and the backdrop of the Peak District scenery had all contributed to a hugely enjoyable weekend.
Thanks everyone –you're all stars!
Chris and Dorothy Pearce
July 2018
Scuderia Barchetta
Memories of the Summer Meeting - member photos
(send yours for inclusion!)
Any member within striking distance of Poole, Dorset might like to visit this event. A few club members are interested in going, why not join them?
Every Friday night from 6pm till 9pm throughout July and August Poole welcomes "Quay for my Car"
Car fanatics will not want to miss this event which showcases some of the best cars ever produced.
Each week is themed so one week you may be checking out the open top sports cars whilst the next you could be admiring the Best of British.
The event is sponsored by English Ford and attracts car enthusiasts and spectators from all over.
Situated right on the quay with a range of restaurants, bars and cafes, an evening out here is not to be missed.
Mingle with car owners and learn about these beautiful machines. And if you have a vehicle that fits a particular theme then why join in and show it off!
June 2018
A great time was had by all at this year's annual event with record numbers attending Fantastic drives through the south west region in glorious weather, followed by lovely meals and social time!
There's an album of photos in the Gallery tab - please send yours for inclusion!
Feldberg, Germany
We are grateful to UK club member Sandy Ranson for producing this account of the recent International meeting organised by the Barchetta Club Deutschland to which 11 of our members, in six cars, attended.
We have been asked to organise an international meeting in the UK and are thinking about this potentially for 2019 - volunteers for the organising committee please step forward!
A total of 6 Barchettas from the UK made the journey over to the Black Forest region of Germany for this international meeting, hosted and organised by the Deutschland Barchetta Club. This represented the highest number of UK registered cars at any of the international Barchetta club meetings - well done team GB! Our group was proud to note that we outnumbered representatives from France, Switzerland and the Netherlands and it was certainly appreciated by our hosts that so many of us had made the effort to cross the channel. One of our members received a special mention during the final evening's celebrations, for having travelled the furthest distance to attend. UK member Ross Williams had made a journey of over 1000km.
Day 1: Thursday 25/5/17
This day marked the official start of the international meeting. Some UK cars travelled in convoy and others travelled separately via different routes on the day, arriving at the Hotel Feldberger Hof in Schwarzwald by mid-afternoon. There were well over 60 cars at the meeting and hence, it was a logistical feat of organisation to book everyone in. Some much needed refreshment was quickly sought out at the hotel bar, once everyone had settled into their rooms in this family orientated ski-hotel.
Day 2: Friday 26/5/17
Following a buffet breakfast, there was an opportunity to renew acquaintances for some and make new friends for others. It is fair to say, that the British lack of facility with modern foreign languages was somewhat in evidence! However, this did nothing to dampen our enthusiasm for meeting and greeting our fellow Barchetta owners or indeed, admiring the range and variety of Barchettas assembled there. Cars of every imaginable shade were in evidence, including some customised examples (metallic paintwork, vinyl wraps, personalised accessories etc.) Following the pre-drive briefing, we set off in convoy to drive through the beautiful wooded countryside, taking in view points along the way. The scenery was spectacular and the Italian system of using successive cars to mark each route change throughout the drive, worked very smoothly. Great fun was had by all with lots of waving and hooting along the way. After lunch, the journey continued to the Rothaus brewery, which is notably situated at a higher altitude than any other brewery in Europe. The detailed tour culminated with the traditional tasting - much welcome on a hot afternoon. The return drive to the hotel was equally smooth and again, we were treated to some wonderful views along the way.
Day 3: Saturday 27/5/17
There was a slightly earlier start for this full day of driving through the northern part of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) - yet again, our hosts had organised a superb route and the scenery was breathtaking. The weather was hot and sunny throughout the whole weekend - plenty of sunscreen required! After a coffee stop, we travelled on to a small folk museum and traditional smoke house with plenty of hams in evidence. A lively lunch ensured, with range of cured meats and cheese followed by a scenic drive back to the hotel.
For the final evening, dinner was in an adjacent restaurant to the hotel. Speeches of thanks were made by the various national groups and gifts exchanged (many thanks to Phil and Linda Healey for organising all the gifts from the UK group).
Jorg from the Barchetta-club Deutschland was congratulated on being voted president of the German club. Unbeknown to the rest of us - our membership secretary Martin Garrad had planned a little surprise for Jorg with an 'unexpected express delivery' from Buckingham Palace, of a commemorative OBE signed by Her Majesty. Jorg was suitably impressed!
The festivities continued into the evening with a cabaret much enjoyed by the audience. A great way to relax and celebrate an excellent weekend with the Barchetta family.
Day 4: Sunday 28/5/17
After breakfast and check out, there was the usual photo-call with the assembled Barchettas looking very impressive in the sunshine. Time to say Goodbye, Farewell, Au Revoir, Ciao, Auf Wiedersehen and hit the road for the return journey to the UK. Five of the UK cars then travelled in convoy on a long and hot journey over the Vosges mountains and on to Reims, for an overnight stop. Our final (al fresco) meal was enjoyed in the environs of Reims cathedral and provided an opportunity to relax and unwind before the final leg of the journey back across the channel the next day.
Huge thanks to the German organising team of Baumi, Frank, Verena, Christian, Petra ,Michael and Carola - they did a great job!
Sandy and Paul Ranson.
Post-script: -We have been asked to organise an international meeting in the UK and are thinking about this potentially for 2019 - volunteers for the organising committee please step forward!
AutoItalia Day at Brooklands Museum took place on Saturday 29th April. One of the biggest events of the year at Brooklands celebrating the UK's obsession with all things Italian. This was Auto Italia's 32nd Spring Gathering - the UK's first and finest all-Italian car event. The site was bursting with all types of Italian cars (and a few motorbikes)!
I went along in my barchetta with myself and my car mad grandson. We parked in the area set aside for Italian cars and were delighted to spot at least 10 other Barchettas. (And their crews!).
Martin Garrad
2017 event
Members are invited to join the registration list for the annual meeting. At this early stage we already have ten cars registered. Further interest has been expressed by another 20 members.
This year the event is proposed for three nights, although members may join us for two if preferred. As many members will be travelling a considerable distance to join the event you may consider three nights makes good sense.
The trip begins on Thursday 29th June with a night in the Webbington Hotel with spa, just south of Bristol, close to the M5 and includes dinner. Arrive early to enjoy the free pool and spa.
Friday 30th, the planned trip is to drive through Cheddar Gorge (missing the sheep and tourists) and onto The Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford on the A303 for lunch. We will then drive to Exeter via the Blackdown Hills, to arrive at the Devon Hotel in Matford. Dinner at the hotel will be included.
On Saturday 1st July we drive through the Dartmoor National Park (again avoiding the sheep) then stopping in the Tavistock area for lunch and onto the Barnstaple Hotel in Barnstaple for the night, again dinner will be included.
On Sunday 2nd July we will drive along the A39 (supposedly one of the best drives in England) stopping at various locations to admire the views. We will stop for lunch and the meeting will conclude.
The average driving distance per day will be in the region of 100 miles.
The cost for a double/twin will be approx. £ 500 inclusive of rooms, breakfasts and dinners per couple, excluding your booze!!
If you are interested in joining please contact Martin Garrad (firstname.lastname@example.com) and your details will be passed to the trip organisers; Martin Johnson and John Capon.
2017 event - 28-30 July
Jane and Richard Keogh visited the Silverstone Classic event this year and had a fantastic time; you can read about their experience in the article below. At least two barchettas are going to this year's event on the Saturday. If you are also interested in going please book tickets using the link below. It's an event for the whole family and provides the ultimate annual celebration of classic cars.
by Richard Keogh
This year, I was treated to a day at the Silverstone Classic with Jane. The packed weekend of the Silverstone Classic provided spectacular classic motor racing on the world famous circuit, impressive track parades, infield displays from over 100 car clubs (we could be there next year folks!) featuring more than 10,000 classic cars, plus interactive driving activities and dynamic demonstrations.
There was plenty of non-car entertainment to enjoy too, with live music from headline acts The Boomtown Rats and The Stranglers, aerial displays, a vintage fun fair, and a shopping village.
On the day we visited there were 11 races to watch plus other driving sessions:
Morning 09:00 - 13:10
Race 1: Commander Yorke Trophy For Historic Formula Junior
Race 2: Stirling Moss Trophy For Pre '61 Sports Cars
Race 3: Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy For Historic Cars (Pre '63 GT)
Race 4: Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy For Pre '56 Sports Cars Presented By Jaguar
Session: Legends Of Modern Formula One
Afternoon 14:10 - 21:00
Race 5: FIA Masters Historic Formula One
Race 6: JET Super Touring Car Trophy Session: 90s Endurance Legends
Race 7: Can-Am 50 Interserie Challenge
Race 8: Maserati Trophy For HGPCA Pre '66 Grand Prix Cars
Race 9: FIA Masters Historic Sports Cars
Race 10: International Trophy For Classic GT Cars (Pre '66)
Race 11: Group C
This year's annual UK Club Meeting weekend took place on the 24-26th of June in the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire.
A huge thanks to Colin & Denise for organising a thoroughly successful club weekend, with more members attending than in recent years. A great time was had by all, with interesting visits and wonderful drives through the local countryside, including celebrity spotting! (Photographs of the event will follow)
Members enjoyed:
A guided historic walk through the old town before an evening meal
Exploring the Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and probably the last chance you will have before they start building the High Speed Rail Link straight through it!
A visit to a picturesque retirement home for horses http://www.horsetrust.org.uk/home/visitourhorses/
An invitation to 'drop it down a cog' and roar up Aston Hill (observing the highway code of course) venue for a noted hill climb event of the 1920s and inspiration for the name of the famous Aston Martin car company
A visit to Royal Air Force Halton House, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halton_House a Rothschild built country house and now an operational officers' mess and the location for many of your favourite films! This venue is not usually open to the public, but for us, as well as a house tour there was the opportunity to park in front of this magnificent building for photos.
Thanks to those intrepid few who joined the Mid Sussex Day Drive on Saturday 28th May. We had a total of six cars meet near Brighton for a farmhouse breakfast before undertaking an exhilarating top down spin (not literally) through the lanes and villages from Pyecombe to Ditchling, Danehill, Ardingly, Balcombe, Handcross and many more. We stopped to see the grave of Lord Nelson's Sister, to add a little edification to the occasion, just before completing the day with a pleasant pub lunch. Two local members Paul Martin and Kevin Galway joined Andy Weeks all the way from Bristol, Chris Rocker and Sharon from Bournemouth and Kim and David Davies from Hemel Hempstead. The weather was, eventually, fine!
Martin & Jenny Garrad
Geoff Norton is the contact and would be happy to assist in finding, joining and taking part in this monthly event.
"The number of classic/vintage car and bikes attending has been increasing lately so plenty to see and friendly company. I always get questions about the Barchetta and most people are interested in what is becoming a rare car." Geoff Norton Jan 2018
For the second time this year, UK Barchetta car club members enjoyed an excellent club meeting. Following on from the very successful Yorkshire weekend in June, this slightly extended meeting saw 7 Barchettas getting together for some serious driving and sight-seeing as we headed down to the Charente-Maritîme region of France. The meeting was organised and facilitated by club members Jerry and Hilary Larthe de Langladure who are local residents - huge thanks to them for all their hard work in making this trip so enjoyable.
Day 1: Five Barchettas and their passengers met at Newhaven on 23 September for the cross channel ferry to Dieppe. Our destination was Angoulême with an overnight stop in Chateauroux on the way. For this first stop, we stayed at a lovely family-run guest house on the outskirts of the small town. Our host prepared a delicious evening meal which was served in a family setting at one large round table in very stylish surroundings and was just what we all needed after a long day's travelling.
Day 2: - Weather was fair and we had time to explore the local town with its pretty shops and cobbled streets. There were references to WW2 resistance activity in the town and some interesting 18th and 19th century buildings. After a quick lunch, we started on the second leg of the journey and headed off for Angoulême. We arrived in good time thanks to sat-nav (and passenger map-reading skills!) and spotted hosts Jerry and Hilary outside the hotel as we drove up - perfect timing! After check-in and time to unpack - we headed off for aperitifs and the customary Italian meal, out of respect for our Barchetta heritage. In the restaurant we met up with another club member, who had travelled separately via the Cherbourg ferry, thus completing our party of 7 cars and 13 club members for this trip.
Day 3 - Beautiful drive through the rolling countryside as we headed over to Brantôme, known as the Venice of Perigord, via a coffee stop in La Tour Blanche, a typical Charentais village, where we had the first photoshoot (of many). Parking up near the riverside in Brantôme we were intrigued to spot another Barchetta in the car-park. It had obviously been there a while, so probably hadn't made an appearance just in our honour. For the style-conscious, it was a fetching shade of teal and would certainly have added something to our line up!
After an excellent al fresco lunch by the river, we drove on to visit the Chateau De La Rochefoucauld. This was particularly interesting as the chateau houses archived documents dating back hundreds of years, all neatly kept in numbered boxes. The evening was spent back in Angoulême. We really enjoyed this vibrant and exciting town with lots of street music, bars and restaurants and another good evening was had by all.
Day 4 - Again - we enjoyed the beautiful 'top-down' weather that was to characterise our whole trip. We took a scenic drive to Cognac through the vineyards, and more pretty villages criss-crossing the Charente river. We arrived at Domaine Remy Martin where our guide Margot gave us a very informative and interesting tour of the domaine. We sampled two cognacs (unfortunately not the Louis Treize at +6000€ per bottle!) accompanied by canapes made by their personal chef ... lovely. After lunch in Cognac we drove west to the Île d'Oleron - where we were able to walk along the seashore and enjoy visiting the port and fish market. Again - a superb evening meal was enjoyed by all on the last evening of our organised trip.
Day 5 - Fond farewells and a final car photo-shoot after breakfast and then return journeys began - 5 cars drove up to the north of the island where we swapped 4 wheels for 2 legs and walked along the coast and and up to the lighthouse. Views from the top of the lighthouse were spectacular and everyone enjoyed the fresh air and chance to stretch our legs before making the return journey. This time our overnight stop-over was based just outside Angers.
Day 6 - Angers is the central town in Anjou and proved to be fascinating. There was time in the morning to walk around the historic centre of the town and to visit the cathedral and the 12th century castle with its 17 towers, roof gardens and vineyard and stunning Tapestry of the Apocalypse which is housed in an extensive hall. It was a real privilege to see this amazing piece of history.Our 5 cars made perfect time in reaching Dieppe for the return ferry back to the UK.
This was a very memorable trip continuing the high standard set by the UK Barchetta club members. Thank you once again to Jerry and Hilary for their superb organisation and to everyone for their friendship and contribution to making this a great trip away. We're already looking forward to next year's ventures!
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Day 1. After a 2 day drive and 850 miles, we arrived in Modena the night before the meeting. (Check out Hotel Costello on trip advisor, fabulous place and great value)
Day 2. As soon as we arrived at the restaurant in Marenello and met the Italian crews that had driven up from Rome and Naples, we enjoyed the Ferraris being tested along the highway, so we knew we were in for a good time. We had a superb lunch followed by a visit to the Ferrari museum, then a drive in convoy to the hotel (minimum speeds of 70 mph!) on the shores of lake Garda. Dinner of unlimited pizza and beer before late bedtime.
Day 3. Up for a 9 am Briefing - the convoy of now around 80 cars drive right into the centre of Verona, Piazza Bra - what a magnificent sight - made even better when our friends from Holland and Germany arrived making a line up of now 100 Barchettas. Great photo opportunity for many tourists of all nationalities curious as to the car and its history . We flew the Union Jack with great pride.
Day 4. Another early briefing, then " make your own way" to Torino, 3.5 hours away down a very fast moving motorway. Joined a small convoy "cruising" at 90mph on the motorway - hair raising! Then to the old Fiat Lingotto factory, now a hotel, for a drive up onto the famous rooftop test track, sadly no longer used. The drive up much like that of a multi storey car park was exhilarating in itself but the view from the top was second to none and another photo opportunity. From there all 100 cars now moved across Turin City, in the rush hour and 34 degrees of heat, to Hotel Art Olympic, where it became a work of art to fit us all into the underground car park! Evening meal outside on rooftop, great food, but very late, and up again early tomorrow!
Day 5. Another early briefing. Organisers abandoned the usual convoy system due to so many cars, so those with a "navigator" (Sat Nav) told to use it! We Followed a small group to the Museo Automobili i Torino - fabulous- interactive! Then after lunch off to Piazza Vitoria in Torino for another exhibition of cars, and 1.5 hours free time. That evening was a gala dinner in a Riverside Restaurant in Turin - it was amazing what evening clothes people produced from the boot of their Barchettas! Guests of honour were the three ex-Fiat Design team who designed the BARCHETTA and who signed autographs all night like rock stars.
Day 6. Last day of the trip. Briefing at 9.30 then off (by navigator) to "Centro storico fiat" in Torino, a great little fiat museum, including cars, boats, planes. Finally off to Mirafiori motor village for a final lunch with our new "amici Italiani", followed by two laps of the test track following a 595 Abarth! By then it was late afternoon, so after our goodbyes we set off for SUSA in the Italian Alps, then a further two days through France to the joys of Calais and the port workers strike! But a wonderful trip with lifetime memories of the heat, food and mad Italians in their Barchettas!
A great celebration of the "little boat " we all love.
Philip Healey
Friday 26th June saw 12 Barchettas and their crews (20 all told) gather together at the Holiday Inn near Wakefield. After freshening up, we congregated in the hotel bar to meet friends old and new until our transport arrived to take us to dinner at Miller's Restaurant in Ossett. The restaurant is attached to the Brewer's Pride traditional real ale pub which has a large selection of beers to choose from - these went down well particularly with the men in the group! After an excellent dinner, we returned to the hotel to get a good night's sleep ready for the main event the following day.
Saturday morning was sunny and warm, definitely top-down barchetta weather. Our convoy (flotilla?) of little boats made the five mile trip to the National Coal Mining Museum for England at the former Caphouse Colliery which ceased production in 1985. After being kitted out with hard hats and safety lights, all but two of the group made the 140 metre descent into the mine in the cramped "cage". All the tour guides at the Museum are former miners, all have a very dry Yorkshire sense of humour and all have appropriate nicknames; our guide was Trevor, initials TC, so is nicknamed "Top Cat", while another who had an unfortunate accident underground is called "Kebab" (he commented that his daughter wasn't impressed "… her name is Donna"). During the 90 minute tour, Trevor was a "mine" of information (sorry!) about how hard life was underground in the early 1800s when whole families worked together, including children from the age of 5 upwards. He explained how mining is the origin of several everyday phrases, for example "shut your trap", "not worth a light" and "falling off the perch". The tour moves forward through the 1800s into the 1900s and ends with the massive modern machinery which took a lot of the back-breaking manual work off the miners. We emerged from the darkness of the mine into brilliant sunshine and then had an impressive lunch/afternoon tea in the Museum's café - every car took away a "doggy box" containing all the cakes which we couldn't eat.
After a 30 minute drive through some beautiful West Yorkshire countryside, our next visit was to The Carding Shed and Oil Can Café at Hepworth near Holmfirth. This quirky venue, formerly a large textile mill, has something for everyone. There's a classic car restoration workshop, a small display of interesting vehicles and motoring memorabilia, shops selling arts, crafts and retro clothing and of course the eponymous Oil Can Café itself. After an hour or so here, we left in convoy back to the hotel. Dinner on Saturday evening was at the superb Bella Roma Italian restaurant in Wakefield - it was just a pity that we couldn't take the barchettas to show to Felice, the restaurant's very enthusiastic owner.
On Sunday morning our convoy made its way through varied scenery - rolling green hills and vales and barren moorland - to Holmfirth Vineyard. You would probably expect a visit to a coal mine in Yorkshire, but a vineyard? Once again, our tour guide Luke had a typically droll sense of humour - many of us thought he could have a second career as a stand-up comedian. Luke was very enthusiastic and informative about the vineyard and by the end of the tour we all wanted to meet the mysterious "man from Luxembourg"! Moving indoors he told us all about the production and bottling process, and then it was time to taste the wines themselves. Everyone was surprised by how good the Yorkshire wines were and most people bought at least one bottle to take home. Lunch was in the vineyard's restaurant with its impressive panoramic view over the Holme Valley. All too soon it was time for the Meeting to end and for everyone to say their goodbyes before setting off for home.
Jenny and I would like to thank everyone who attended the Meeting for making it such a memorable weekend - even the Yorkshire weather behaved itself! We hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2016.
Steve Auty & Jenny King
Paul is Very Pleased to announce that the re-scheduled summer day meeting went ahead on Sunday 12 October. Seven cars, including 4 new recruits, completed the 50 mile trip taking in parts of Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. It was great to welcome several new members to the Barchetta owners' club. The day started at Elveden and covered Thetford Forest and parts of the Cambridgeshire levels, passing through Brandon, Mundford, Lakenheath and Lode, where the journey concluded at the National Trust's Anglesey Abbey.
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Les Ecureuils Features
Les Ecureuils (The Squirrels) is a beautiful and spacious 6 bedroom villa which comfortably accommodates 13 guests. The property is surrounded by large gardens featuring a private heated pool, floodlit boules pitch, swings and a barbecue. Set on a quiet road, the villa is exceptionally peaceful whilst only a 10 minute walk to Montagnac centre, which has several food shops and restaurants. Electric gates open onto the long drive, parking area and gardens making the villa both secure and private.
Inside Les Ecureuils
This huge villa, with tiled floors and many original paintings (the owner is an artist) is a real home from home, a great place to relax with friends and family.
Inside you will find 3 double bedrooms (2 of which have ensuite bathrooms) 2 twin rooms and 1 triple room. All bedrooms include an electric fan. In addition to the 2 ensuite bathrooms there is a large family bathroom, a separate shower room, a downstairs WC and shower/WC near the pool. There is a very well equipped kitchen, open plan lounge/dining room and a garden room with cane chairs, sofa and a large dining room table for 14. Patio doors open out onto the pool area, the perfect spot to retreat from the heat of the sun! View the floorplan.
The Gardens
The 10m x 5m South facing heated pool is sunny all day and well into the evening, after dark it can be floodlit. There are 10 sun beds, a storeroom for outdoor games and toys and a shower room with toilet. The pool is fitted with an alarm system for your safety.
Walk through the gardens and you will find a boules pitch, large lawns, swings and table tennis. There is also a lovely outside dining area featuring a gorgeous Moroccan table seating 14 and barbecue.
Other things to note
All bed linen and towels are provided and are included in the cost of your holiday rental, if you are staying for two weeks clean linen will be left for you. Pool towels are available for hire at a cost of £4 each.
The outdoor swimming pool is available for use between Mid-May and the end of September.
Heated swimming pool
Featuring a 10m x 5m heated swimming pool. The pool is south facing and can be floodlit after dark. (Available Mid-May to end of September)
Walk to Montagnac
The villa is only a 10 minute walk to the pretty town centre of Montagnac, which has several food shops and restaurants.
Private Parking
Plenty of parking is available on the properties driveway.
The Location
The villa is conveniently located for air and rail travel with a number of low cost airlines offering flights to the nearby airports. The property is only 30 minutes from Béziers airport (BZR) and 45 minutes from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL).
This is a fantastic location from which to enjoy the huge range of activities this beautiful part of France has to offer. Beaches, kayaking , hiking, cycling, water sports, wine tasting and golf to name just a few.
For beautiful beaches, water sports and water front restaurants Meze and Marseillan are just a 15 minute drive and for great day trips you can't beat the Aqua park at Cap Agde or a visit to Carcassonne with its medieval castle and ramparts, jousting exhibitions and walking tours. Alternatively a visit to Nimes with its Roman amphitheatre where Gladiator was filmed will appeal to the history and film enthusiasts alike. Cycle hire is available nearby, Kayaking at Roquebrun is particularly to be recommended, as is a visit to the grottoes of Grotte de Clamouse at Point de Diable and if all that activity leaves you worn out don't forget to allow some time to relax beside your own private heated pool!
Closer to home, Montagnac town centre is a leisurely 10 minute walk from the villa where you will find a selection of shops and restaurants including 3 bakeries, although Le Fournil seems to be a favourite! In the Summer months this sleepy town really wakes up, there is entertainment every Saturday in the square. The Tuesday night market or 'Nocturne' is great, book a table at Le Progres and watch the world go by!
Other markets at Pezenas (Saturday morning), Meze (Sunday) and Cleremont-Herault (Wednesday) are all worth a visit.
Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed.
Book online using the calendar below
Click on the day you would like your holiday to start from on the calendar, then from the drop down menu choose how many days you would like to stay for and follow the instructions to complete the booking. There is a 7 night minimum stay at this property with a Saturday changeover.
Please note, a £500 damage deposit is required when booking this property, this is returned to you within 1 week of your departure providing no damage has been incurred.
When booking you are required to pay a 20% deposit. The full balance is then payable 4 weeks prior to your stay.
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Ode to the Trampoline: A World in 8ft
The best birthday present I ever received was a trampoline. I was 13, walking home from school with a hundred-lb backpack through October's falling leaves, excited to be a teenager and happy above all else that it was Friday. Our driveway was off of a gravel alleyway, and as I turned the corner into my yard the first thing I saw was a flash of bright blue.
That day, the cobalt blue of the plastic safety guard around the edges of my brand new trampoline was the most vibrant, beautiful color in the world. It was all I could see for about five seconds. Then I noticed my parents grinning from the lawn chairs on the brick patio. Knowing the way I came home from school everyday, they wanted to be sure they caught my face when I saw their gift to me. Judging from their expressions, mine had been priceless.
I spent my entire weekend on the trampoline, from late in the morning until sundown. My friends came from around the neighborhood to give it a bounce, laughing as we made complete fools of ourselves flipping and flopping all over the place. I taught myself how to do a front-flip, which was the coolest thing of all time (I have since learned all manners of life threatening aerial contortions/rotations).
For the next ten years, that trampoline was a meeting spot for our group. Fall afternoons grilling out in the backyard, Spring showers that soaked the trampoline mat and sent us ever higher into the sky, Summer evenings watching the sunlight fade through the leaves above us. Even in Winter I would go out decked in all sorts of clothing (Chicago has some cold winters) and bounce through the snow. Whether we were laughing through back-flips and belly flops, sitting in a circle talking about our teenage cares, or lying on our backs staring at the sky, we had our circle of content. Hours would go by when nothing outside of the trampoline's circle mattered (except lunch of course). The rush of the ground up at you as you came down towards the mat, followed by the closest you can get to flying away again was an endless cycle that was a sensation of elated freedom.
Of course not all of it was happy. My young neighbor came over with his big sister (around 4 and 9 yrs, respectively) on the day their mother died of cancer. He sobbed while we sat in the circle, comforting him as best we could. As weeks and months went by, he came over more and more to bounce with me on the trampoline, for me an escape from high school, for him an escape from everything. Again, outside the circle just didn't exist.
The trampoline became a haven for anyone who just needed a break. I would often look outside my window and see one or more of my friends laying out tanning, studying, or sleeping on its warm black mat. Meals were served, books were read, stories were told, and life was put on hold: all in our 8ft diameter world.
Now, years later, those hours of content are a cherished part of my history. My friends live in their new homes in their new states, separated, hours from a simple shared cup of coffee. We've all grown up and become respectable citizens trying to make our way in the world. I have new joys, new sorrows, and new ways of dealing with each. We don't live in Chicago anymore. When my family moved, we gave the trampoline to a friend's kids, who just couldn't believe their luck. I hope it has begun to give them the joy and comfort it brought me. They don't realize it yet, but they inherited a world.
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Wonderfully evocative writing. The imagery and sentiment really give readers a sense of "the world" of that trampoline and what it meant to you and your friends.
Enjoyed "Ode to the Trampoline" very, very much. Kudos -Extremely well written!!!
This made me smile and brought back happy memories 🙂
John, Truly, you ARE a writer, a storyteller of the highest caliber. Your Ode to the Trampoline tugs at the heartstrings while offering a unique insight into that special world you found bounded by eight feet of vibrating canvas. Congratulations on a great piece of work.
wow..you made me cry this morning. Great job keep writing.
What a great story! it brought a tear to my eye as well as a smile to my face! thanks for sharing!
Wonderfully written, you are a gifted writer, keep writing your memories – these are the treasures your life is made of…


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Russ Will Play More Today, Patterson And Abrines Still Out
By Randy Renner, Senior Writer
A shorthanded preseason gets a little longer today for the Thunder with key rotation players Patrick Patterson and Alex Abrines still sidelined.
Both men have missed both preseason games so far and will miss today's game against Melbourne and more than likely the upcoming game at Denver too.
They are at least getting closer.
"I think they're definitely getting closer," head coach Billy Donovan told reporters after Saturday's practice. "The hardest part for me is the time frame for when they're actually cleared. They're doing some things in practice, but they have not done anything contact-wise. I don't know how long that will potentially take."
Patterson and Abrines were on the court with trainers and assistant coaches for quite a while after practice on Saturday working on drills and putting up a variety of shots.
With a shortened training camp and preseason Donovan will hopefully be able to use the full week of practice the Thunder will have before the season-opener to get those two ready to go, that is IF they're cleared to full participate.
Russell Westbrook is back now from his PRP injection and Donovan figures to increase his minutes today and Carmelo Anthony will likely play more too and those minutes will take another bump up at Denver to finish the preseason slate.
"I wouldn't say necessarily the normal minutes rotation, but they're gonna wanna get extended minutes out there, absolutely," Donovan said.
The second unit will play extensively too and Anthony says right now that's a pretty big focus for the team.
"The second unit is going to be key for us. In order for us to be successful, we're going to need those guys," Anthony said. "That's a unit we're going to rely on when we come out of the game and need a breather and need to either sustain a lead, close a gap on a lead or we want to take a lead from 5 to 10 or 10 to 15. Those guys are going to be very important."
Trouble is when Anthony comes out he would ideally be replaced by by Patterson and when George comes out, or Andre Roberson comes out, they would likely be replaced by Abrines and of course those guys are still on the bench because of their health situation.
Those injuries will make the process of this group coming together and fully syncing up take a little longer but Westbrook says it's going to happen.
"We're still figuring it out," Westbrook stated. "We're going to continue to figure it out throughout the season. It's going to be a season-long process."
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Dianne Wedding Contract
Wedding Contract & Agreement Between Client & Vision of Rose Photography
Please read the agreement in full and then fill out the form below. As soon as we receive your form, we will email you with our planned shooting itinerary for your special day!
The following Wedding Agreement is drawn between Rosemary Slocum with Vision of Rose Photography, and Dianne Point-McNeil (Bride) which shall be listed as CLIENT or CLIENT(s) in the following contract. Vision of Rose Photography is commissioned for Wedding Day Coverage on Friday, December 7th, 2018 at The Beacon Theater in Hopewell, VA. Wedding Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:00P and coverage by Vision of Rose Photo is scheduled to begin promptly at 5:30P. A total of 3 hours of coverage have been purchased. Coverage will take place from 6:00P until 9:30P, this time frame includes a 30 minute meal break to be taken when the wedding party and guests will be seated for dinner. Please see the Meals & Breaks Clause below.
Vision of Rose Photography will arrive to the venue at least 20 minutes before wedding coverage is set to begin to get an idea of the layout of the venue and to get in place for wedding coverage to begin. Wedding Coverage will begin promptly at 6:00P.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement contains the entire understanding between Vision of Rose Photography and the CLIENT. It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing, signed by all parties. In the event that any part of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain valid and enforceable. Any agreement to waive one or more provisions of this agreement or any failure by one or both parties to enforce a provision of this agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other portion or provision of this agreement.
RESERVATION: A signed (digital) contract and retainer fee of $100.00 payable online only are required to reserve the dates and times of the EVENT(S). If the EVENT(S) is rescheduled, postponed, or cancelled; or if there is a breach of contract by the CLIENT, the retainer fee is non-refundable and shall be liquidated damages to Vision of Rose Photography. The CLIENT shall also be responsible for payment for any of Vision of Rose Photography's materials charges incurred up to time of cancellation. The CLIENT also understands that ANY payments made towards Vision of Rose Photography are non-refundable.
EVENT SCHEDULE: The client agrees to confirm the schedule one-week prior to the EVENT(S). Notification of any changes in schedule or location must be made in a timely manner and confirmation of receipt must be obtained from Vision of Rose Photography by the CLIENT.
MEALS & BREAKS: Vision of Rose Photography will not photograph the EVENT(S) while food is being served and eaten. It is not the style of Vision of Rose Photography to take images during this time. During this time, Vision of Rose Photography will eat when the CLIENT(S) eat at the time of the wedding party to ensure no key moments are missed. Vision of Rose Photography, any assistant and/or second shooter will be allowed a meal and beverage with the rest of the guests and will be seated during the meal portion of the event. Vision of Rose Photography will take personal breaks as needed during "down-times" while the EVENT(S) commence while pregnant. This includes restroom breaks, a quick moment to be seated due to fatigue/dizziness as a result of pregnancy and/or water breaks. The breaks will be short, within 2-5 minutes, depending on the nature of the break which is needed. During this time, if a second photographer has been commissioned, they will continue coverage. Breaks will not be taken during important moments of the special day.
SAFETY: Vision of Rose Photography reserves to right to terminate coverage and leave the location of the EVENT(S) if the photographer from Vision of Rose Photography experiences inappropriate, threatening, hostile or offensive behavior from person(s) at the EVENT(S); or in the event that the safety of the photographer from Vision of Rose Photography is in question.
SHOOTING TIME / ADDITIONS: The CLIENT and Vision of Rose Photography agree that cooperation and punctuality are essential to accomplish the goals and wishes of all parties. Shooting commences at the scheduled start time and ends at the scheduled end time. If the CLIENT does not arrive at the appointed time for the EVENT(S), shooting will commence at the scheduled start time and end at the scheduled end time. All additional time beyond the scheduled end time will be billed to the CLIENT. Vision of Rose Photography will do their absolute best to capture all of the most important moments within the scheduled time should the event begin to run off of schedule, however, Vision of Rose Photography is not responsible for missed moments and memories due to event schedule not running on planned times.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Vision of Rose Photography is not responsible for compromised coverage due to causes beyond the control of Vision of Rose Photography including but not limited to obtrusive guests, lateness of the CLIENT or guests, weather conditions, schedule complications, incorrect addresses provided to Vision of Rose Photography, rendering of decorations, or restrictions of the locations. Vision of Rose Photography is not responsible for backgrounds or lighting conditions which may negatively impact or restrict the photo coverage. Vision of Rose Photography is not held liable for missed coverage of any part of the EVENT(S). Vision of Rose Photography will not be held accountable for failure to deliver images of any individuals or any objects at the EVENT(S). The CLIENT is responsible for informing guests not to use flash photography during the ceremony as well as informing guests not to stand, block the isle or photographer in any form or fashion during the entire shooting time up to and including the end of the evening as covered by Vision of Rose Photography. Vision of Rose Photography is not responsible for any images missed due to unruly or uncooperative guests.
OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS AND PHOTOGRAPHY: The CLIENT understands that during formal portraits or any other posed portraits that are taken before, during and after the ceremony, preparations, reception and in between are to be taken by Vision of Rose Photography only. While Vision of Rose Photography is photographing and posing, no other photographers or photography is allowed during this time, this includes guests of the wedding and wedding party who are using personal cameras and/or cell phones. It is the CLIENT's responsibility to inform their guests of this clause. Vision of Rose Photography will be the only photographer during posed or formal portraits. This includes point and shoot cameras, guest cameras, video recording, cell phone images, etc. Should Vision of Rose Photography notice guests or other photographers taking images during this time Vision of Rose Photography will halt on taking images until those taking photographs who are not affiliated with Vision of Rose Photography have stopped. This time is docked from wedding coverage.
VENUE AND LOCATION LIMITATIONS: Vision of Rose Photography is limited by the rules and guidelines of the location(s) and site management. The CLIENT agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on Vision of Rose Photography. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is the CLIENT's responsibility; Vision of Rose Photography will offer technical recommendations only.
PERMITS: The CLIENT is responsible for acquiring all permits and necessary permission for all locations on which Vision of Rose Photography will be performing services.
FILM and COPYRIGHTS: The photographs produced by Vision of Rose Photography are protected by Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without Vision of Rose Photography's explicitly written permission. If the CLIENT has purchased an "Image USB" or "Online album on PASS" from Vision of Rose Photography, upon final payment by the CLIENT, limited online sharing as well as print release rights will be transferred to the CLIENT for personal use. Images which are uploaded are to have the following statement in the comment or caption section of the image: "Photograph taken by Vision of Rose Photography" and a link leading to Vision of Rose Photography's online website must be included: www.visionofrosephoto.com. The CLIENT is not to alter, change, edit or crop the images taken by Vision of Rose Photography in any way what so ever. Images may not be entered into a contest, blog, published or uploaded into any other albums which are not outlined in this agreement without written approval by Vision of Rose Photography.
MODEL RELEASE: The CLIENT hereby assigns Vision of Rose Photography the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of the CLIENT or in which the CLIENT may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising, educational and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same without restriction. The CLIENT releases all claim to profits that may arise from use of images.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY: In the unlikely event that the assigned photographer from Vision of Rose Photography is unable to perform to the guidelines of this contract due to an injury, illness, act of God, act of terrorism, or other cause beyond the control of Vision of Rose Photography, Vision of Rose Photography will make every effort to secure a replacement. If the situation should occur and a suitable replacement is not found, responsibility and liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the EVENT(S). In the unlikely event that digital files have been lost, stolen, or destroyed for reasons beyond Vision of Rose Photography's control, including but not limited to camera, hard drive, or equipment malfunction, Vision of Rose Photography liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the EVENT(S). The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals. Vision of Rose Photography is not liable for the loss of images beyond the lesser of the final delivery of all products included in the package or one year.
CAPTURE AND DELIVERY: Vision of Rose Photography is not liable to deliver every image taken at the event. The determination of images delivered to the CLIENT is left to the discretion of Vision of Rose Photography. Image Selection will be based upon duplication of images, blurry or out of focus images, under or over exposed images, etc. Any images falling into a criteria that Vision of Rose Photography deems not up to standards will be deleted and will not be given to the CLIENT.
ASSISTANT AND SECOND SHOOTER: It is the understanding of the CLIENT that Vision of Rose Photography may have an assistant present on the date of the EVENT(S). The assistant is in no way under this contract but is simply there to assist Vision of Rose Photography in performing trivial tasks. It is understood that a Second Photographer will only be present if the service for a Second Photographer has been paid and ordered for in advance. Second Photographers are covered under this contract.
POST PRODUCTION AND EDITING: The final post production and editing styles, effects, and overall look of the images are left to the discretion of Vision of Rose Photography. The return time for images is seven (7) to ten (10) business days for the first "sneak peeks" to be posted online and the CLIENT will receive the delivery of images via PASS (online viewing album) within thirty (30) business days after wedding. If a USB has been included in the package, this is only available for pickup directly from Vision of Rose Photography and will be available within thirty (30) business days after the wedding.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: The aforementioned non-refundable retainer fee, in the amount of $100.00 is due at the time of booking Vision of Rose Photography. The remaining balance is payable in full no less than THIRTY DAYS (30 DAYS) before the scheduled EVENT(s). In the event the CLIENT fails to remit payment as specified, Vision of Rose Photography shall have the right to immediately terminate this agreement with no further obligation, retain any monies already paid, and not attend the EVENT(S). Payment types acceptable are: Payment by debit card, credit card, or cash paid in person directly to Vision of Rose Photography.
REFUNDS & RE-SHOOTS: Refunds & re-shoots of any kind are NOT granted in wedding photography coverage or with any engagement or couple's shoots that take place before or after the wedding due to the customized nature of the images. Refunds will not be granted in any form, due to the nature of the event. The CLIENT understands they are paying Vision of Rose Photography in full for the photographer's time and talent. The CLIENT has viewed Vision of Rose Photography's work prior to booking and agrees that they are satisfied with the type of work that Vision of Rose Photography does. *By submitting payments online, clients agree that refunds are not given. Any payments made towards wedding coverage can be liquidated and used towards other portrait services with Vision of Rose Photo, however, refunds are not given under any circumstances. By making payments online to Vision of Rose Photo, clients agree to these terms.
I have read and understood the terms above. I hereby agree to the terms of this agreement.


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Brand Reveal: Records Management Services
Wow, has it been a crazy last month! I am a bit behind with revealing Records Management Services new brand, which launched at the end of July. But better late than never, right?
In their 25th year of business, Records Management Services was ready for a complete brand overhaul. RMS president Tommy Hutchison wanted his business to be portrayed with a sense of security, confidence and dependability, all of which customers need to trust RMS with weighty and confidential information. At the same time, Tommy stressed - and I quickly experienced for myself as I worked with him - that RMS loves their business and it shines through in their communication with customers. "We like to be exceedingly helpful and at the same time inject a little 'fun' into the mix because most of the folks we deal with daily are under a lot of pressure - so we like to lighten their load, if possible."
Finding this balance in the design was of the utmost importance. And, at the end of the day, I really think we accomplished this!
Their mood board set the tone for a slightly industrial and technical look with a nice bright color palette. Shapes were also included, to help convey movement and depth.
Tommy and I were both thrilled with this direction and the final logo and branding!
The brand has a great energy while maintaining strength and stability. The boxy font (Vox) and the color palette give it that slightly "techy" feel that we were going for, yet there's a softness to it that keeps everything modern, clean and friendly. My favorite part is the movement. The italic letters and chevrons together seem to point you forward, which reflects RMS's "look forward" attitude and the quick-paced nature of their business itself. This movement really comes alive in the print business materials, with the use of the chevrons as dynamic watermarks. I can't wait to see this effect on their vehicle wraps...
One of the best parts of a rebrand like this? The files you receive with my branding packages are ready for you to use on any marketing piece - from brochures (which I will be designing for RMS this fall!), to vehicle wraps, to name tags and beyond. What's especially exciting about wrapping up RMS's rebrand is their new custom designed website that's now in the works. After finishing our project, we passed along all their new brand files to their web developer, who now had a breadth of elements to work with and a style guide to follow to ensure brand consistency. I can't wait to see the site! I'll update this post with a link when it's live.
It was an absolute blast working with Tommy on this project. It's apparent that he loves what he does. Every email from him was like a breath of fresh air and he really did insert a unique and energy-filled 'fun' into the project. Don't you just love people like that? I look forward to working with him again!


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Tucson Family Portrait Photographer | Cartel Coffee Lab | Moore Family Part 1
Photographing the Moore family was a long time comin. Lawson and I had been planning this birthday and anniversary surprise for Laura for a few months. An amazing and well established photographer herself, being documented on the other side of the camera is not a privilege she often gets to experience. They wanted to document the season of life they are in now, as a family. When we were brainstorming ideas about their family portrait session, Laura threw out the idea of starting the shoot at Cartel. Lawson often takes the kids to Cartel to play and relax and enjoy a staple place in the city of Tucson. I am so happy I was able to tell the story of their family through big, goofy grins, good old fashion competition, and so so much love expressed from Laura and Lawson to their kids, and to each other.
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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan to inaugurate Kolkata Film Festival
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will inaugurate the Kolkata Film Festival to be held this November.
Big B's confirmation comes after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally requested the actor to be present during the inaugural ceremony to be held on November 10.
"Amitabh Bachchhan responds to Mamata Banerjee, coming to Kolkata, will inaugurate Kolkata International Film Festival on 10th November," Trinamool MP Kunal Ghosh said in a tweet. The 17th edition of the film fest held last year was inaugurated by Shah Rukh Khan and Sharmila Tagore at the Netaji Indoor Stadium.
SRK, also the state's brand ambassador, might also be present at this year's inaugural show, sources said. The CM, also the state's information and cultural affairs minister, had revived the film festival after coming to power last year by bringing in Bollywood stars. Incidentally, Mamata and Bachchan had both made their debut in Lok Sabha together in 1984. PTI


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By Kritin Karkare
|More than 400 students attended TESC's Engineers on the Green.
Photos by David Baillot.
On a cloudy afternoon on the first Monday of Fall Quarter 2018, members from all of the engineering student organizations filled Warren Mall with their project demos, sign-in sheets and informational posters waiting to recruit incoming and returning students at this year's Engineers on the Green. The annual event is organized by the Triton Engineering Student Council (TESC), which hosts Engineers on the Green to help engineering organizations get greater visibility and recruit interested students for their club activities. The event drew nearly 800 students and continues to grow each year.
The event played host to about 50 different engineering clubs from a wide breadth of disciplines.
Are you interested in pitching your engineering project ideas and getting funding for them? Divergent Engineering has helped projects like a stair climbing robot get sponsored by Qualcomm.
Triton Racing, Tritons for Unmanned Aerial Systems (TUAS), and Design/Build/Fly (DBF) have exciting opportunities to expand mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science skills, with members working on race cars, autonomous drones and RC planes, respectively, that compete in annual competitions.
If you want to apply your engineering skills to communities outside of campus, learn more about Engineers Without Borders (EWB): some of the projects EWB works on include a water filtration system in communities in Kenya and in Tijuana.
And those are just a few of the project-based groups. Many of the engineering organizations also focus on professional development, outreach, and event planning meant to promote interest in engineering. For engineers that want to get help in soft-skill building and industry relations, they can join the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) for their leadership rotation program and their industry mentorship program.
Want to bring STEM education to young students? Look no further than Tritons for Sally Ride Science. They host workshops for kids like "Science of Harry Potter Magic" and Ignite Talks to inspire even undergraduates to look for new opportunities in their fields.
Lastly, the Nanoengineering and Technology Society (NETS) works on events like the Nano Day Conference to develop interest in nanoengineering and hosts projects for skill development.
The wide range of opportunities is staggering, whether it be in project-based work or professional development. For more engineering organizations not highlighted, take a look at TESC's list of organizations here.


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Date: 16 April 2019
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The special event will include the awards presentation, a celebratory dinner and plenty of networking opportunities at the SWA19 Exhibition. The event will provide a valuable opportunity for security associations and personnel to come together and celebrate industry achievements.
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Charlotte Art League Gallery. "Hope Peace Love." See how artists interpret the most common beliefs shared around the world, sometimes the only thing that keeps us going. First Friday Gallery Crawl February 3, 6-9 p.m.; through February 24.
Charlotte Fine Art Gallery. Works of Romare Bearden (1911-1988). A private collection available for viewing and acquisition. In celebration of Black History Month, the entire collection will be on display Feb 1-Mar 4, 2017. Own a piece of Charlotte's History! Opening Reception Feb. 3, 5 - 8pm.
Ciel Gallery presents 100 Love Notes January 31 - February 25, featuring art inspired by the story of Catherine Zanga and Hyong Yi that made headlines worldwide. Told in the words of Catherine and Hyong, this tale of humor and hope is accompanied by 50 works by 17 artists. Opening Reception: Feb 3rd, 6 - 9pm.
Elder Gallery. Sally S. Bennett, Solo Exhibition. Experience, talent, and creativity come together to present an exhibition to be remembered. Sally S. Bennett's unique style ricochets from one painting to the next to create a dazzling collection that magically draws each viewer into her journey of self-discovery. THRU Feb. 25th. Opening Reception: Feb. 3rd.
Lark & Key Gallery. Lark & Key presents 'SURFACE' on view Feb 3rd - March 31st. The exhibit explores the concept of surfaces - above, below and within. Encaustic and mixed media artwork by Janet Eskridge, Bridgette Guerdon Mills, and guest Robin Luciano Beaty. Ceramics by Jim Connell and jewelry from Alice Scott. Gallery Crawl: Feb. 3rd, 5 - 8pm.


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As any electric car driver will tell you, the most useful gauge on an electric car's dashboard — aside from perhaps the speedometer — is the one which displays the car's state of charge (SOC). We're not talking about a basic, segmented bar graph representing with terrible resolution an approximate representation of how much charge is remaining, or a digital display detailing how many miles are left before you'll need to plug in. We're talking an honest-to-goodness gauge showing the remaining charge as a percentage — and it's one of the most commonly requested features drivers ask automakers to include in any new EV.
The most useless gauge on an electric car's dashboard? That'll be the aforementioned 'miles till empty' display, commonly refereed to by many EV drivers as the 'guessometer' due to their notorious inaccuracy and ability to dupe first-time EV drivers into thinking their cars can travel further than they really can.
So why has BMW, maker of one of the most eagerly anticipated electric cars on the market, decided to include a guessometer and not an SOC gauge, despite a long-and extensive multi-year test-fleet of electric cars which did include an SOC gauge that owners raved about?
BMW says the new BMW i3 has such accurate range prediction features that a traditional SOC gauge isn't needed, but that's a big mistake, say some of BMW's biggest electric car supporters.
That's according to BMW ActiveE 'electronaut' and long-time EV advocate Tom Moloughney, who confirmed on his blog that the highly-anticipated car won't include an SOC gauge. At least, U.S. versions of the car won't, and those European cars which include a state of charge display will have it displayed on a hidden screen on the centre console.
"During the MINI-E and ActiveE trials the participants like myself were very clear that we liked the state of charge display," Moloughney told us earlier today. "I personally conveyed this to the program managers and engineers on a few occasions myself. It will be disappointing if there is no state of charge gauge on the production i3."
As well as providing a really accurate representation of the true amount of energy remaining in an electric car's battery pack, SOC gauges are far easier to read on the road than a constantly changing 'guessometer'. That's because guessometers traditionally use historic energy consumption data to predict future range, and do not take into account changes in road conditions, traffic or how full the car is and can actually rise and fall during a single trip. An SOC gauge meanwhile, only does one thing: it counts down remaining power until the battery pack is empty or the car is plugged in to charge.
This isn't the first time an automaker has made the error not to include an SOC gauge. When the Nissan LEAF launched back in 2010, it chose to give the LEAF a twelve-segment bar-graph to represent the remaining charge in the car's battery pack, alongside a numerical representation of estimated remaining range. However, after consistent complaints from owners over the inaccuracy of this setup, Nissan introduced a user-selectable SOC gauge as a standard-fit item for all 2013 Nissan LEAFs and newer.
Moloughney says the 'obvious critical error' could have easily been avoided by BMW, and explained that at a recent private event at the LA Auto Show for existing ActiveE drivers, BMW executives were given a hard time by those there for not including an SOC gauge as standard.
"BMW tried their best to explain that the i3's range predictor will be so accurate that a proper state of charge gauge isn't needed," he said. "That didn't sit well with the ActiveE drivers and the protest continued until the manages said their hear our displeasure and promise to revisit this."
While the U.S. version of the BMW i3 will likely not ship with an SOC gauge however, Moloughney said that European versions of the i3 REX — the range-extended version if the i3 which will allow owners to manually switch the car's tiny 660cc range-extending engine on and off to 'save' the battery pack's charge for zero-emissions city driving — will have a hidden SOC display, accessible from the car's main multifunction iDrive menu system. The U.S. version of the i3 and i3 REX however — which will not allow owners to switch on the range extending engine as desired in order to comply with tough Californian emissions regulations — will not.
Moloughney remains hopeful that BMW will hold true to its promise to revisit the inclusion of a SOC gauge in the future, either as a software update for existing i3 owners or a feature in the next generation of the car. Even though he's visibly disappointed however, Moloughney says he'll still likely buy an i3.
"Will this prevent me from buying an i3? No. Will it make the driving experience much worse? Probably not," he says. "What bothers me more than anything else is this is something the MINI-E and ActiveE were overwhelmingly in favor of and I don't know how BMW missed it. The point of the MINI-E and ActiveE trials were to find out things like this so the i3 and future BMW electrics would be the best they could be. I hate to really harp on this so much but I'm really disappointed this was somehow overlooked."
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