POLAR NEWS   -  No. 47 April 2008

At our February meeting the Polar Bears decided to take part in a new and exciting classic car event - the Culzean Autoclassica, which aims to become the premier classic car event in Scotland, a sort of "McGoodwood". Their trial event last year was very successful and this year promises to be even better. The event replaces the Callander Classic car show, and already anticipates well over 1,000 entries - and it's still only March, and the event isn't until August! Culzean Castle is a National Trust property, and is an imposing castle overlooking the sea on the West coast of Scotland near Ayr, well worth a visit in itself, even without all these lovely cars to look at! The event takes place over 4 days, with the main activities on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24th. The full programme is shown in the panel on the right. Visit the Autoclassica website at www.culzeanautoclassica.com for individual events – there’s so much going on, it’s impossible to cover it all here. We will have a stand where we will be selling bears, big and small, in aid of children's charities. We are also planning to hold a teddy bears’ picnic with food and fun for all the teddy bears and their carers. Over the day, there will be demonstration runs and convoys through the show, which clubs will be invited to participate in - so you might get a chance to show off your pride and joy on the move (and give those teddies a bit of a run at the same time). We also plan to take part in the spirit of the event by appearing in period dress. Autoclassica's web site suggests, for the gentlemen "40s, 50s, 60s Elegant / Sporty / Smart / Outrageous e.g. mechanic, photographer, serviceman, policeman of the time or sportsman in tweed cap or trilby with slacks and a white shirt, maybe a tie or cravat although both jackets and ties are not essential", while for the ladies "a dress/frock or skirt/slacks and blouse, ideal opportunity to perhaps wear a hat. Film stars to nurses." Use your imagination - it's up to you! There will be an entry fee of £6 per car, which covers the Saturday and Sunday, although Bears may attend on one day only if they prefer. Please join us for what promises to be an excellent weekend. Names please (and details of accompanying vehicle) to Andrew Carrie at andrew.carrie@blueyonder.co.uk. Please indicate if you’ll be coming on the Saturday, Sunday or both.

Saturday 23rd August ● National Culzean Autoclassica "Turret Run" final departures. ● Ayr "Autoclassica Vehicle display". ● Culzean Autoclassica Official opening ceremony. ● Historic Rally exhibition stage in the Castle grounds. ● Culzean Autoclassica Heritage & Racing car displays. ● Club & Single Entrant Displays, Trade exhibition Village and activity events. ● Members Mulsanne Cafe Bar opens. ● Concours d'Elegance Club challenge registration. ● Manufacturers and Technical presentations - Auditorium. ● Club Challenge & Soap Box G.P. practise. ● Celebrity Interviews - Auditorium. ● Culzean Autoclassica Live Music & Fashion show - Visitors centre. ● Culzean Autoclassica Grand Vehicle and Auto Art Auction. ● Celebrity Challenge and Soap Box Demonstrations. ● CC&HMSC Culzean Historic Rally "Night Run". ● Autoclassica Members & Guests Hog Roast Barbecue and Live Music. ● The Culzean Autoclassica Gala Dinner.

Sunday 24th August ● Culzean Autoclassica Official Guest & Celebrity Introductions. ● Club & Single Entrant Displays, Trade exhibition Village and activity events. ● Historic Rally exhibition stage in the Castle grounds. ● Racing and Historic Vehicle Demonstration Runs - Castle grounds. ● Heritage & Marque parades - Main arena & grounds. ● Manufacturers and Technical presentations - Auditorium. ● Members Mulsanne Cafe Bar open. ● Culzean Autoclassica International Concours d'Elegance Judging. ● Inter Club Team Challenge - Main Arena. ● Soap Box G.P. ● Interviews - Auditorium. ● Culzean Autoclassica buffet lunch - Castle. ● Culzean Autoclassica Live Music & Fashion show - Visitors Centre. ● Culzean Autoclassica Car & Memorabilia Auction Sale. ● Culzean Autoclassica Spares & Equipment Auction Sale. ● Celebrity Challenge - Main Arena. ● Best Period costume - Main Arena. ● Winners Parade - main Arena. ● Award presentations & closing ceremony.

Monday 25th August ● Tangle "O" the Isles Americans treat their Bears well. Tour Departure.

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