Burghley the final call,plus a bit of info.

Burghley the final call,plus a bit of info.

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Ed50

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Tuesday 31st May 2016
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Hello all,

As the old thread has run its course here is a final call containing a bit of info regarding this event.

BURGHLEY HOUSE ASTON MARTIN EVENT - Sunday 3rd of July 2016 - FINAL CALL

I am delighted to say that we have 567 Astons currently registered to attend this Charity Event at Burghley House, but there is still lots of room if you can join us.

In this last invitation to attend I wanted to try and whet the appetite of any of you who have still not registered to persuade you to come along and see if we can make it 600.

The oldest car to be displayed is currently a 1930 International with the youngest being the recently announced GT8 which will be part of the Factory’s Display. Their support has been brilliant and in addition to the GT8 they will be displaying a DB11 in Magnetic Silver, a V12 Vantage S Roadster in Cobalt Blue, a Rapide S in Ultramarine Black, a Vanquish Coupe in Skyfall Silver and a DB9 GT in Lightening Silver,there is potentially another surprise but this will only be confirmed just before the Event so keep looking in.

We are also happy to confirm AP will be displaying his own freshly restored beautiful Green V8 Vantage,this can be seen by the AM Factory display.

They will also be supplying a Taraf which will be amongst the Lagonda Wedge display who will be celebrating their 40th anniversary,these will be found on the crescent of lawn in front of the main House.

We will also have a number of other individual attractions:

• The Old Stable Courtyard will have "Pit Style" feel to it with several GT4 Racing Aston's, GT12's and not least the Vulcan joining two classic BRM Formula 1 cars.

There should even be a beautifully restored Period recovery lorry along with the BRM's and just for good measure the AM V12 powered Range Rover will again be making an appearance at Burghley
so be sure to go and have a look at this fascinating conversion.

• The British Dragster Hall of Fame display will include Steve Niemantas's monster 572ci Aston Martin Vantage which is an extremely rare sight and I'm very grateful to Steve for readily agreeing to bring it along.

There will be several other interesting and extremely powerful Dragster also in attendance awaiting your inspection.

• A special display by the Tickford Owners Club is planned as they hope to display at least 6 cars that wear the winged emblem with pride from a very important period with its connections to David Brown and of course Victor Gauntlet.

• AS Motorsports will be displaying there excellent recreations of the famous DBR1,I'm sure Andrew will be pleased to talk you though the cars and readily offer arrangements for a test drive.

• We have two artists who will be displaying their talent. Andrew Hill who created the wonderful Burghley poster and Paul Whitehouse who has painted a DBR1 especially for the day.

Don't forget you can order your copy of the Burghley Poster for collection on the day by emailing me :edwind.cunningham@btinternet.com it costs £25.00 and is on a pick and pay basis on the day from Andrews Stand.

• The mad men from the Rutland Morris Dancing team will add a bit of colour to proceedings and will be looking for new recruits so if your daft,like dressing up and can dance in a peculiar fashion this good be your time.

Adding to the fun we will have 25 trade stands and attractions where the cars will vary from the pre war display by Ecurie Bertelli through to the modern day era with AML's own expansive Factory Display.

The AMOC will have two stands to visit, one being the Club shop the other offering visitors and non members the opportunity to subscribe to membership. The Heritage Trust will also have their own stand for visitors to enjoy.

It looks as if we shall now be having two separate fly pasts (weather and mechanicals allowing). During the morning the Lancaster will make an appearance and then again in the afternoon, during our Raffle and Auction, we will be joined by the Hurricane and Spitfire,these timings are subject to change but I have it on high authority that they are coming.

The Auction has 25 top lots to be bid upon and the list can be seen on the AMOC website (UK Events where it is located in the Burghley Thread) or here on the PH Forum under the old thread of "a few cats out of the Burghley bag".

The lots include Aston Martin related goods and services, Factory visits and Trackday Events. We have 3 mini breaks with the top lot being the 3 night stay in NYC in the 5 star Four Seasons Hotel in Manhattan, flying each way Premium Economy with Virgin Airlines.

Ladies do not fear there are plenty of fragrances and other appealing items in both the Auction and Raffle as I wouldn't see you going home with a set of locking wheel nuts or a replacement steering wheel.

Maybe one of the 2 AML Leather handbags would be more in keeping or certainly one of the mini breaks……………shopping in NYC anyone…?.

A catering Marquee will be open from 09:00hrs through to 17:00hrs serving a changing menu as the day progresses.

The wholesome fare begins from 9am with Bacon rolls etc with Burgers and Hot Dogs joining the menu as we go through the day.

The Stop Me and buy one Ice Cream vendor will be doing the rounds but Ice Creams and beverages are available all day from the Catering marquee.

Upon arrival and in exchange for your £10 entry fee you will receive a complimentary programme highlighting the features of the day along with a half price concession ticket for the House should you choose
during the day to take a tour inside.

General entry is from 09:00 hrs through to 11:00 hrs. If possible please arrive early to enable us to get the field in place so the volunteers can enjoy the day's activities as well.

The Event will run to a close around 17:30hrs but the park stays open until dusk so no need to rush away to early.

Please note we shall all leave by the main Burghley House entrance and not the Gate House where you enter, this allows swift access to the A1 and all major routes, please do not attempt to leave in any other way.


Volunteers including my family and friends will be acting as Stewards for the day so I would be really grateful if you would show patience if we are experiencing a heavy flow of cars to park. Our main concern is to take good care of the cars and get them parked safely.

Similarly, we are looking forward to seeing a number of AML Factory staff at the Event, including CEO Andy Palmer. Please remember that AML staff will be are attending this in their own time because they are as passionate about the brand as we are - so please refrain from using this as a chance to complain about flat batteries or paint blisters.

We would welcome additional registration at this time if there are any more wishing to attend. To register your attendance simply email edwind.cunningham@btinternet.com with your name and model of Aston you would like to display this will help in the planning,stewarding and the general plans for the day.

For those who cannot attend but would like to support the Charities by making a donation please visit my Virgin Money Giving Page at this link: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Burghleyastonmarti...

The Charities that will benefit from the day are Cancer Research UK, Chicks, a small UK based children’s charity, Home Start and RAFA.

I do hope that you will be able to join us and look forward to hearing from you to register your Aston and indeed welcoming everyone to Burghley for what I hope will prove to be a most interesting and enjoyable day so don't forget your camera's.

Below is the up to date list of the Auction lots if you wish to check it out,save those pennies and see you all there.

1. A Professional photo shoot today at Burghley House featuring your own Aston Martin including a framed momento of the day and a downloadable gallery - kindly donated by Steve Wright of SKW Images.

2. An annual service to a modern era Aston Martin - kindly donated by Aston Martin Brentwood.

3. A super stretch indoor car cover in black with silver piping that fits all modern era Aston Martin’s - kindly donated by Classic Additions.

4. A Saddle Tan Leather Hand Bag from the AML Luggage Range - kindly donated by Aston Martin Derby.

5. A set of 200 cell cats supplied and fitted to any pre 2011 V8 Vantage model - kindly donated by RS Fabrications.

6. A 3 night luxury break at the wonderful Loch Ness Lodge. This break is on a B&B basis but afternoon tea is included along with a loch cruise - kindly donated by the Sutherland family.

7. A V12 Aston Martin engine block coffee table (this item will be delivered to your home) - kindly donated by Gary Ungless.

8. A standard stone protection kit fitted to any Aston Martin - kindly donated by Paintshield.

9. An annual service to an Aston Martin - kindly donated by McGurk Performance Cars.

10. A Santa Pod Anniversary VIP Day complete with your own passenger run in a Top Fuel Dragster.
Please note this is a fantastic day that includes breakfast,dinner and vip parking in addition too your grandstand box to further enhance your day - kindly donated by Geoff Stilwell of Beechwood Underwriting.

11. A large Black Nubuck Leather Holdall from the AML Luggage Range,- kindly donated by HWM Aston Martin of Walton on Thames.

12. The Whole 9 Yards Golf and Spa overnight stay at the luxurious Stapleford Hotel including a 3 course dinner and as many rounds as you can fit in,-kindly donated byDebra Wait of Debra Wait Wealth Management.

13. A one day Gtechniq Detail and Enhancement to your Aston Martin - kindly donated byFrancis from Emerald Detailing.

14. A framed copy of the very limited run of 10 of the Burghley Poster Artwork - kindly donated by Andrew Hill of Automotive Images.

15. A Typhoon Simulator Experience Visit for 2 people including a production line tour of BAE Systems Warton facility. (Please note that this lot is the real deal and not usually available to the public.
This is where fighter pilots are trained, - kindly donated by Captain Darren Ellis.

16. VIP Hospitality tickets to a British GT Race Day that includes breakfast, dinner and afternoon tea. Also included in this lot is a tour of the DAE/Generation AMR pit garage and you can choose from either Snetterton on 7 August 2016 or Donnington on 11 September 2016 - kindly donated by David Appleby Engineering.

17. An annual service to an Aston Martin - kindly donated by Bridge Mill Motors.

18. An original commissioned painting of your Aston Martin by the artist Paul Whitehouse -kindly donated by Paul Whitehouse.

19. An OEM Aston Martin DB9 indoor car cover presented in Black with Silver stitching -kindly donated by AML.

20. A 45 minute aerobatic flight and flying experience from Wellesbourne Airfield - kindly donated by Bamford Rose.

21. Be part of the race team and get your hands on experience at a British GT Race Event with Stratton Motorsport including lunch with the team.
Please note you can choose from either Snetterton on 6 or 7 August 2016 or Donnington on 10 or 11 September 2016 - kindly donated by the Stratton Motor Company.

22. Three Limited Edition Framed Prints by Tim Layzell. Please note these pictures are on display at the Raffle and Auction gazebo - kindly donated by Tim Layzell.

23. A Blue Leather Hand Bag from the AML Luggage Range - kindly donated by AML.

24. A Limited Edition Scalextric Spectre set featuring the DB10 - kindly donated by Aston Martin Newcastle.

25. A fantastic 3 night stay for 2 in New York City flying Premium Economy each way with Virgin Airlines. You will be staying at the luxurious 5 star Four Seasons Hotel in Manhattan on a bed & breakfast basis in an upgraded room - kindly donated by Dialaflight.

Just to whet the appetite further and to encourage you generous natures heres a few of the Raffle Prizes up for grabs.

1. Model Cars.
2. More Wine & Spirits than a modest off licence.
3. Ladies make-up.
4. Ladies Fragrances.
5. Books.
6. Aston Martin DVD’s.
7. Posters.
8. Friends of Burghley House Package.
9. Goodwood race track experience in a Aston Martin for 1 hour.
10. Tickets and Guide book for the Haynes Museum.
11. Various tools including a Socket set,screwdriver sets and spanners.
12. Bags.
13. Tickets and Guide to Beaulieu Motor Museum complete with guide book.
14. 3 record and DVD recording studio sessions.
15. Luxury Vodka and Gin distilled in the UK and kindly donated by Rob Tetley
16. Aston Martin Sunglasses.

Plus loads more I promise.

Well that was a mammoth post but I hope its of interest to you all as my miserable efforts drawn to there finale.

Thanks for the support and see you there.

Ed…….thumbup

Squaremeal

180 posts

138 months

Tuesday 31st May 2016
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Superb work Ed.

Really looking forward to the event.

Now let's start getting the contributions flowing!

dhallworth

82 posts

190 months

Tuesday 31st May 2016
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I'm sorely tempted to make the trip from Glasgow. Unfortunately it won't be in an Aston though as I'm still on the hunt for my perfect Vantage.

Is there an area out of the way for gate crashers in other marques?

David.

AMV12DAN

16 posts

131 months

Tuesday 31st May 2016
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I'm a little late to the party, but please add me to the list. I'm now on my second Aston having fairly recently made the jump from a V8 Vantage to a V12 biggrin

Should I still send an email to register or will you be able to add me manually?

RobDown

3,803 posts

127 months

Tuesday 31st May 2016
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dhallworth said:
I'm sorely tempted to make the trip from Glasgow. Unfortunately it won't be in an Aston though as I'm still on the hunt for my perfect Vantage.

Is there an area out of the way for gate crashers in other marques?

David.
If it's the same as last time there's a nice big public car park for visitors to the House and it's only a 100 yards or so from where the Astons are likely to be. Could be a great chance to see all the different model variants and paint colours smile

LordBretSinclair

4,285 posts

176 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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You are a star Ed !!!!

Looking forward to seeing you and Eleanor again but not looking forward to getting up at 5 am !!!!

Ed50

Original Poster:

2,574 posts

180 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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dhallworth said:
I'm sorely tempted to make the trip from Glasgow. Unfortunately it won't be in an Aston though as I'm still on the hunt for my perfect Vantage.

Is there an area out of the way for gate crashers in other marques?

David.
Morning David,

You'd be a most welcome visitor to Burghley so please do try to attend.

Burghley has general parking which is free of charge but if you are considering attending in something a little more exotic and would rather keep
it away for the masses I have an associate parking area next to the main displays.

To access this it would cost the tenner on the gate but you will then receive the concessions voucher for the House should you wish to tour and the Programme of the day.

Let me know if you decide to come and of course the vehicle and whether you want to be added to the associate area parking.

Hope that helps,

E.

Ed50

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2,574 posts

180 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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AMV12DAN said:
I'm a little late to the party, but please add me to the list. I'm now on my second Aston having fairly recently made the jump from a V8 Vantage to a V12 biggrin

Should I still send an email to register or will you be able to add me manually?
Morning Dan,

I will gladly add you to the register but if you want a proper confirmation of booking which includes a bit of info which may be helpful with directions etc please
drop me a mail.

edwind.cunningham@btinternet.com

But as of now you are registered to attend…….thumbup

V8Chris

107 posts

98 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Ed this looks like its going to be a great day, cant wait

FFM

392 posts

100 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Ed, amazing work

One quick question, I am convincing some friends to join the AM family, and they would love to join. Let's say they will come with me in a non AM-car (for now), is there a car park for non-Astons? and more importantly, are they allowed to get in?

Sorry if this was mentioned already, btw

Thanks,
F

FFM

392 posts

100 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Ed, amazing work

One quick question, I am convincing some friends to join the AM family, and they would love to join. Let's say they will come with me in a non AM-car (for now), is there a car park for non-Astons? and more importantly, are they allowed to get in?

Sorry if this was mentioned already, btw

Thanks,
F

dbs2000

2,681 posts

191 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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That's a staggering list Ed, congrats.
If I can make it I'll be very late to the party, life is currently pretty unorganised with my impending NL move but I hope to be there.

Padley69

187 posts

132 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Brilliant effort Ed, your hard work will be rewarded with smiles all round and contributions to the deserving charities. Getting AML to support is most impressive too. I can't wait !

Ed50

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2,574 posts

180 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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FFM said:
Ed, amazing work

One quick question, I am convincing some friends to join the AM family, and they would love to join. Let's say they will come with me in a non AM-car (for now), is there a car park for non-Astons? and more importantly, are they allowed to get in?

Sorry if this was mentioned already, btw

Thanks,
F
Please see 7 posts above this as the same applies regarding parking etc.

Hope that helps if not please shout.

FFM

392 posts

100 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Ed50 said:
Please see 7 posts above this as the same applies regarding parking etc.

Hope that helps if not please shout.
completely missed, saw RobDown post just now, thanks Ed

Nijius Maximus

586 posts

110 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Hi Ed, not long to go now, really looking forward to this! Quick question: are you gonna be putting similar cars parked next to each other or is it just gonna be random?


AMV12DAN said:
I'm a little late to the party, but please add me to the list. I'm now on my second Aston having fairly recently made the jump from a V8 Vantage to a V12 biggrin
Photos of this great choice of car....?? biggrin

Ed50

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2,574 posts

180 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Nijius Maximus said:
Hi Ed, not long to go now, really looking forward to this! Quick question: are you gonna be putting similar cars parked next to each other or is it just gonna be random?


AMV12DAN said:
I'm a little late to the party, but please add me to the list. I'm now on my second Aston having fairly recently made the jump from a V8 Vantage to a V12 biggrin
Photos of this great choice of car....?? biggrin
Howdy Nijius,

Consider the logistical nightmare of 600 potential cars turning up in a 2 hour window……….eek

I will put the DB7'S along with the modern era Vantages,DB9's and DBS's in one area of the display,a second area will hold Pre War and the earlier cars from DB 2 onwards and up to the NP Vantage and Vanquish era.

I fear thats as much of a shorting I can potentially achieve given the task in hand,well thats the current plan anyway.


Nijius Maximus

586 posts

110 months

Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Ed50 said:
Howdy Nijius,

Consider the logistical nightmare of 600 potential cars turning up in a 2 hour window……….eek
Good point....although considering your organising efforts, 600 cars in 2 hours should be a piece of cake for you... wink

If you need any extra help on the day I'm happy to help! Cheers. smile

Ed50

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Wednesday 1st June 2016
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I appreciate your offer Nijius,hopefully we shall be fine.

How ever you could be on stand by with a tranquilliser dart and a load gun……...rolleyes

Ed50

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2,574 posts

180 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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We are now up to 574 cars registered,does anybody want to round it up and be number 575.