ROARR's Summer Garden Party 2010 Review
I am delighted to say that the first ever ROARR Garden Party was a great success and and we helped to raise valuable funds for Leah's hospital in Nagpur.
It was quite surreal to turn the terrace, where I am usually seen burning chicken on my BBQ, into a stage for Mr Rick Wakeman to play live in front of 150 classic car enthusiasts at the first ROARR Garden Party.
To catch up with old rally friends, drink tea and pimms, and be able to raise £2,028.80 towards ROARR’s Trust funding of a leprosy hospital in Nagpur, India, and then to be blessed with perfect weather, was a wonderful fusion of Glastonbury and Goodwood. The highlights of the day are on the ROARRtv web site.
If you would like to contribute, you can find out more about her work on the Women in Need website (www.women-in-need.co.uk) and make a donation online via JustGiving.Leah has asked me to thank you all and express her gratitude for your kind donations. Those coming on next year's Great Arc will have the opportunity to see the new hospital under construction.
Car of Show went to Mr Nowell Stebbing with his newly restored Hispano Suza. A strong reflection on the hard work Nowell has put into this project.
I would also like to thank Peter Noble for bringing his cars and for being a perfect Michael Parkinson, interviewing the drivers about their cars and their rallies.
Lots of you were quite taken aback at the way we travelled across India during the Great Arc of India Classic Car Rally last year. Yes it was the same large luxury tent (with bathroom) that was seen at the Garden Party. I promise - it is that good!
The Great Arc dates are 31st January to 23rd February, and places are still available for this straightforward three week jaunt across India away from the busy main roads and large cities; just the easy delight of being able to cross the wonderful Indian rural countryside from village to village all the way from Cochin in the South to Mussoorie in the Himalayas. As Michael Haentijes kindly said - ‘The Great Arc of India – a fantastic adventure. Unbelievable roads, most beautiful sites, and the best and most luxurious camping ever!” or from Peter and Sue Noble - “thanks for what was one of the best rallies we have done.”
Our route and our camping is that good - I promise!
If this rally is of interest to you, and you are at all tempted by India and the Great Arc, do give me a ring. I am happy to chat about why the Great Arc of India is 5th in the Telegraph's "Top 10 Rallies Around The World’, how we provide a team of 40 to build the best ‘Moving Camp in the World’ and how we cut such a great route across India.
Enjoy the summer.
Conrad Birch
07930 416452
This photo shows Bibbi receiving the "Car of the Show" award from Rick Wakeman.
