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Organised by the three Marcos Clubs and Marcos Heritage Spares The
50th Anniversary event will be held from 14th to 16th
August 2009, around Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
All Marcos enthusiasts are invited to attend. You are welcome to take part in any or all of the events.
Please note that pre-payment will be required for some of the events. Friday 14th AugustThe
weekend starts with a scenic drive, at your own pace, along a pre-arranged route
visiting places of interest in the surrounding countryside.
You will be free to join us at different times throughout the day, from
10.00am onwards.
The total distance for the scenic route is 65 miles, if you don’t get
lost. Full
details will be provided, together with a range of contact telephone numbers.
There is no specific cost for this event, just your own fuel costs,
refreshments and the entry price for any attractions you may wish to visit along
the way.
Alternatively,
you can enjoy the thrill of the race track, either in your own car or in a
racing Marcos Mantis.
Details of this are still provisional and will be confirmed at a later
date.
Saturday
15th August The grounds
of Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham are a superb backdrop for
Saturday’s event. Only a few miles from the Prescott Hill Climb circuit, it
will be the venue for a special 50th Anniversary Concours
d’Elegance. The Castle itself is
not open to the public as it is a private residence, however, the gardens,
exhibition hall, Pheasantry and the chapel are all well worth a visit. There is
also a children’s playground and extensive grounds. The cafe will be open for refreshments. It’s only a short 10 minute walk into the village of
Winchcombe, well worth a visit. There is one small speed ramp on the way into
the grounds; otherwise the approach from the village to our dedicated grassed
parking area should not cause anyone any problems. The
entrance price for the Marcos group is £5.20 per person, £3.20 for children. This
is not a National Trust property. Entry is from 10.30am.
Overnight
on Saturday Camping is
available at Prescott, adjacent to the Bugatti Trust Museum in the area known as
the Orchard. Cost is £7.00 per
tent. Toilets and limited shower
facilities are available on site. Hotel accommodation in and around Cheltenham is plentiful, sourced via the internet, otherwise please contact any of the following Tourist Information Offices:
Details
of some local hotels are given here An
anniversary meal is being planned for the Saturday evening, more details to
follow. Sunday
16th August Prescott
Hill Climb, based just outside Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is home to one of
the world’s most prestigious motor racing venues.
Set in 60 acres of glorious Cotswold countryside, the estate provides a
beautiful setting for a range of classic car and bike weekends, as well as
hosting major motor racing championships.
This is the venue for the culmination of the Marcos 50th
Anniversary weekend and your chance to meet up with a wide range of Marcos
aficionados from across the decades, get close to the biggest gathering of the
Marcos marque ever assembled, and ,of course, to “Drive the Hill”. Club
cars participating in the hill runs will be assembled in the Paddock on a
pre-booked basis, with those turning up on the day, plus any visitors, being
accommodated in the Orchard, adjacent to the Bugatti Trust Museum.
The Trust building will be open to visitors. The cost of this is included in your booking fee for the
event. Light refreshments will be
available from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the coffee kiosk, with lunch available from
11.30am to 3.00pm in the Lodge within the grounds.
There are also various pubs in neighbouring
villages. Those
wishing to drive the hill should note that this is not a timed event and is your
chance to enjoy your car on the hill run without competitive pressures; crash
helmets are not compulsory. All
drivers and passengers will be provided with a safety briefing on the day. The maximum enjoyment for everyone will be derived from us
getting as many runs on the hill in the time allowed, free from mishaps and
delays. For those who wish to enjoy
the hill at a more sedate pace, a Cavalcade will be held after the lunch
break. Full details will be
provided prior to the event. The venue is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm, with the hill runs from 10.00am to 1.00pm, and from 2.00pm to 4.15pm.
Please click on the link below to confirm your interest:
A booking form complete with prices for the Prescott Hill Climb will be published in the New Year. |
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