NEWS ITEM

PRESS RELEASE

51^st Annual Standard International Rally

Wyboston Lakes, on the Cambridgeshire/ Bedfordshire borders on June 25th to June 27th 2010

The campus-type venue has a flat rally field and associated accommodation to make up a perfect weekend. The proposed itinerary will be familiar to anyone who attended the Golden Jubilee weekend at Cirencester, and one can attend on just one, two, or all three days, as usual. On Friday evening there will be a short roadrun incorporating a licensed buffet stop and return before darkness. On Saturday there will be a longer, but leisurely roadrun to a large Motor Museum, followed by a silver service evening dinner at Wyboston. The Static Rally will take place on Sunday on the lawn at Wyboston

Those able to attend for the whole weekend will benefit from discounted on-site "4 star" b&b accommodation, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if required.

More about Wyboston Lakes

Set in 350 acres of countryside, there is no other centre quite like Wyboston Lakes, providing a tranquil and relaxing environment The high standards of accommodation, and superb food are combined with the facilities and service expected of a good quality hotel. The centre has over 400 comfortable, en-suite double/twin bedrooms with complimentary wi-fi internet access. Complimentary hot drinks are available to our guests all day. Their bars also feature real ales.

The 18 hole golf course and onsite leisure and water sports facilities provide a full range of wet and dry activities for all the family. Rally participants have complimentary access to the on-site pool and leisure centre.

Although it is hoped that members will take full advantage of the inclusive facilities on offer, provision has also been made on the site for Motorhomes and Caravans. Toilet facilities will be provided and guests will also be able to purchase tickets for the unlimited hotel breakfast buffet Unfortunately tents are not allowed. Well controlled dogs on leads are welcomed on site but not in the centre's buildings.

This venue is a high quality Corporate Conference and Training Centre during the week. As these facilities are little used at weekends, the Club has been able to negotiate heavily discounted and highly competitive prices for the event. With its easily accessibility, central location and its delightful lakeside setting, Wyboston Lakes is ideal for the venue.

Further information: please call Lynda on 01727 868405

Or

www.standardmotorclub/events/international 2010

downloadable entry form

http://www.standardmotorclub.org.uk/images/events/2010/international/EntryForm20091202.pdf

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photos and/or info from

The Press office

0777333783

or

Press-office@standardmotorclub.org.uk

ANNOUNCING

The Standard Motor Club cordially invites you to the 51st Annual Standard International Rally on 25th - 27th June 2010.

The Venue is Wyboston Lakes, a Conference Centre on the Great River Ouse, on the Cambs/Bedford border. Participants can attend for just one day, but the rally entrance fee allows then to attend for one, two or all three days. All Standards are welcomed as well as non-Standards in our Open Class.

If members just wish to attend the static rally, that will take place on the Sunday 27th on the "lawn" at Wyboston. As in previous years, if members wish to make a longer break, events will start on Friday evening with a short road-run incorporating a buffet meal, before returning to Wyboston before dark. Remember it is mid-summer and dusk will be late and the weather fine!

Saturday sees a longer roadrun on a round trip to a major Motor Museum, home to 350 vehicles, including some Standards in captivity. A lunch stop will be incorporated. Saturday evening will be the Rally Dinner in a restaurant and bar on-site at Wyboston.

On Sunday, the cars will gather on a large flat lawn. There will be self-judging in the Standard Classes and prizes for all the winning cars, including other marques. There will be onfield catering, traders and members are invited to bring their own spares to sell or swap. The afternoon will conclude with a prizegiving.

Accommodation is available in en-suite rooms of a 4 star standard (our building actually has no star rating as it is a conference centre, not a hotel). As the facility is little used at weekends, we have negotiated a very advantageous rate for these rooms, which normally retail at £140 per night during the week. Our rate will be £65 per double or twin en-suite room, bed and full English breakfast. The rooms include TV/Radio, alarm, trouser press, ironing board and iron, coffee and tea making facilities and Wifi Internet Access. Complimentary on-site gym and pool access is included. Rooms are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night if required.

For those not requiring hotel accommodation, there is provision for a limited number of Motorhomes and Caravans on site. 24-hour toilet access in the main building will be available. Pitches will be £15 per night. Dogs are allowed on site but must be on a lead as this is a Nature Reserve. They are not allowed in the Conference Centre buildings. Camping is not available on site but there is a campsite nearby on the banks of the Great River Ouse.

We hope that as many members as possible will join us for what promises to be the highlight of the year, though attendance at any of the events is entirely optional. An independent review of Wyboston by one of our members includes the following words:

"We were delighted that the organisers of the 2010 International Rally have discovered Wyboston Lakes Country Club. We recently organised a classic vehicle event there for the other car club we support.

The facilities provide excellent overnight secure parking well away from busy areas in an area of the car park very near the accommodation block. This has both CCTV coverage and floodlighting and we negotiated a reserved block for our classic cars.

The rooms are quite well appointed and should satisfy most people. They are quiet and located well away from any on site event facilities. The bar prices are normal and certainly not loaded. The usual wide choice was available for breakfast and dinner was a carvery style event with vegetarian options. The food was well presented and the support staff were very efficient.

If you like a little exercise, then the gym and pool facilities are most enjoyable.

Finally, the staff were excellent and the management delivered all that they promised so we can fully recommend this venue to our members for a relaxed and worry-free weekend."

More information is available on www.standardmotorclub.org, where you can also obtain a booking form or book online from December 1^st. 2009

NEWS FLASH

Help an unfortunate Standard 8 owner
Front wing stolen whilst member ill in hospital

How low can some people stoop? A Standard 8 owner was recently ill in hospital and whilst there his garage was burgled. The despicable thieves took the front nearside wing of his Standard 8.
We are sure that we all sympathise with the victim of this appallingly mean crime. The Club will try to help.
If you are offered, or know of anyone trying to sell a Standard 8 nearside wing, chances are it will be this one. Please report the seller to the police so that it can be checked out, or EMAIL webmaster@standardmotorclub.org.uk and he will do it. We will also be watching ebay.
If you are the thief, look to your conscience and return the part. If you don't, chances are that someone in the Club will find you. We are on your case.

standard motor club joins twitter to fly flag

http://twitter.com/STANDARDMOTORCL

STANDARD

MOTOR CLUB

MANCHESTER & NORTH WEST GROUP

Organizer: Dr. Bryan Jones, Tel: 0161 483 7121 Mobile 07702 360848

Group e.mail address: Bedabrammerjones@aol.com

HELPING TO PRESERVE BRITAIN’S HERITAGE

PART OF THE

MANCHESTER GROUP’S

TENTH ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION YEAR

PRELIMINARY

ANNOUNCEMENT

Next Run/Trip

JODRELL BANK

TELESCOPE

SUNDAY 11^th OCTOBER, 2009

Following on from what we hope will be a successful day out at Standedge Tunnel on 13^th September we are considering our next run which is proposed to be to the Jodrell Bank Telescope near Macclesfield. Not only is the technology and use of the telescope interesting but there is a 3d theatre show which includes a virtual visit to Mars. You may not also be aware that there is a 35 acre Arboretum containing some 2000 different types of trees which on our proposed visit date should be quite spectacular with the autumn change of colour in the leaves. The entry cost is a reasonable £2 but a group discount could be arranged depending on numbers. There is an extra charge of £1 for the 3d theatre showing.

A booking form will be circulated at our forthcoming meeting but if you wish to book your place now you may do so by email Bedabrammerjones@aol.com , by telephoning Bryan on 0161 483 7121 or writing to 58 Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5JY – or contact run organiser Alex Robertson on 07860 678807 email alex@alrobertson.org .

CLASSIC & SPORTS CAR EVENT

SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2009
1 pm to 5 pm
CONCORDE CLUB
EASTLEIGH
Enjoy a fabulous day out raising funs for
WAVE 105 Cash for Kids





Admission Adults £1 Children 50p

Topper will be there with Charlie and Stan

STANDARD GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY RALLY DINNER

JUST LAUNCHED IS A SHORT VIDEO RECORD OF THE GALA DINNER ON THE 27TH JULY 2009

LINK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWWk7Cmn2JE

ANNOUNCING THE ROUTE OF FLM 35 THE 1939 STANDARD FLYING EIGHT TOURER

LEAVING ON FRIDAY 26TH JUNE FOR THE GOLDEN STANDARD RALLY CIRENCESTER

Hi everyone
Below ARE times at the moment for advertised route on Friday 26th June to Cirencester.
Depart NEAR KINGS SOMBORNE HANTS 10 am
Andover junction A3057 and A303 etc 1030am
Arrive Mulborough shown on map on Web as Mildenhall 1230 pm

Depart after a break Mulborough 1.30pm
Swindon crossing over the motorway at 2.00 pm

Arrive at the National about 3.30 pm.

ANNOUNCING

THE STANDARD & TRIUMPH DAY OUT
AT THE
MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT,
Boyle Street, Cheetham, Manchester
Sunday, 26th July, 2009 10.30am until 4.30pm

Join THEM with your Standard or Triumph vehicle at this very interesting venue
Free admission if you book on their Stand and free Classic bus ride

Adequate parking and refreshment room on site, all Classic vehicles under cover



ALL MEMBERS OF THE STANDARD MOTOR CLUB VERY WELCOME


Bryan,
Bryan Jones, Organiser, Manchester Group, Standard Motor Club

AVAILABLE FROM THE 29TH MAY 2009

JULY ISSUE OF TRIUMPH WORLD MAGAZINE

THIS ISSUE INCLUDES A FOUR PAGE IN COLOUR ARTICLE ON THE 1939 STANDARD FLYING EIGHT TOURER BELONGING TO DARRELL CUNNINGHAM

STANDARD
MOTOR CLUB
MANCHESTER & NORTH WEST GROUP
Organizer: Dr. Bryan Jones, Tel: 0161 483 7121
Group e.mail address: Bedabrammerjones@aol.com
HELPING TO PRESERVE BRITAIN’S HERITAGE

PART OF THE MANCHESTER GROUP’S TENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION YEAR
Reintroduction of
MANCHESTER GROUP’S ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW
SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2009

At Froghall Station, Churnet Valley Railway, near Leek in Staffordshire. Free train ride for Classic car entries booked in on our Stand. Allows free train ride for driver and one guest with our pass. Please book early to avoid disappointment – free passes will be issued on a first come first served basis. Don’t miss out.

If you would like to join us at this memorable event please first contact Bryan Jones, 58 Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5JY or telephone
(0161) 483 7121. You may also contact Bryan by e.mail: Bedabrammerjones@aol.com

Show Manager : Graham Hart (01942) 260121

SEE THE LATEST VIDEO
TOPPER THE SCARECROW AND HIS FRIEND STAN THE 1939 FLYING 8 TOURER HEAD FOR THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY RALLY 2009

http://www.youtube.com/v/waOwNmW9OLA

Darrell and Oliver roar around the Goodwood Race Circuit in this 6 minute Video:


http://www.youtube.com/v/_EMvDeNnuII





(press the "HQ" button)

WEST OF ENGLAND STEAM RALLY

As in previous years the Standard Motor Club has been asked to provide a group of Standards for the vintage vehicle display. Date of the event is 14/15/16 August 2009 and is situated near St.Agnes in Cornwall and is the biggest event of its type in the West Country. Camping is available or B and B it if you so choose. THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE but you need to get your entries in quickly. For more information or for an entry form, please contact in the evenings on 01872-560477 or email on hawksworth147@talktalk.net

8TH APRIL 2009

A rare 1939 Standard Flying Eight Tourer

will be appearing

ON THE TRACK

at

Goodwood Motor Circuit

Chichester Sussex


SUBJECT TO WEATHER

GOODWOOD MOTOR CIRCUIT
PO18 0PX

Stan as the little car is known
is this year helping raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust

The run around the circuit will be filmed and featured in a you tube format

promoting both the Teenage Cancer Trust and the Standard Motor Club

see

http://www.standardflyingeight.co.uk/

also

http://theadventuresofstan.co.uk/

1230 till 1.30 pm

THE NEW FOREST GROUP OF THE STANDARD MOTOR CLUB

HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT IF THEY DONT MANAGE TO FIND A SPONSOR BY 4TH APRIL

THEY WILL HAVE TO WITHDRAW THEIR VERY POPULAR DISPLAY OF CARS FROM THE

NEW FOREST SHOW THIS JULY

IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE TEL 07773337583

or email show@newforestgroup.org

SEE LAST YEARS REPORT

http://www.newforestgroup.org/NFS08.htm

THE ROUTE THAT SOME OF THE CARS WILL BE FOLLOWING ON THE 26TH JUNE TO THE NATIONAL EVENT AT CIRENCESTER 

lead by

a

1939

Standard Flying Eight Tourer

reg no FLM 35

ANNOUNCING A BIRTHDAY TREAT

STAN THE STANDARD FLYING EIGHT TOURER OF STORY FAME

http://www.theadventuresofstan.co.uk



WILL BE CELEBRATING HIS 7o th BIRTHDAY WITH A SURPRISE CIRCUIT OF THE FAMOUS GOODWOOD RACING CIRCUIT NEAR CHICHESTER

10 th March 2009

Between 1230 and 1.30 pm

UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO BAD WEATHER THIS EVENT  WAS CANCELLED BUT IT IS BEING RESCHEDULED SOON

THE STANDARD MOTOR CLUB HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THIS ON THEIR WEB SITE

A 1910 Standard Model G is the oldest entry so far for this year's Rally. It is also another car that was at the first Annual Rally 50 years ago. The Model G is a big six - cylinder car with an engine capacity of just over 4 litres. Come and join us with or without your Standard to see this magnificent Car on the road

The first of the 2009 Goodwood Breakfast Club meetings will be held on Sunday 1st March. A selection of vehicles, appropriate to each monthly theme, will be parked up and displayed within the Motor Circuit, whilst regular vehicles will be directed to the public car parking area just across the road. As in previous years, admission to the Breakfast Club remains free, and all visitors are welcome.

1 March: ‘Mini Mayhem – for all Small Sporting Runabouts’

Attracting: Celebrating everything from the original Mini to the archetypal hot hatch and modern Supermini, plus RV sporting light aircraft.  

from 08:30hrs to midday.  

THE 1939 STANDARD FLYING EIGHT TOURER

FLM 35

Will be representing the Standard Motor Club

Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Standard Motor Club
will take place on Sunday March 29th at 2 pm.
Venue: The West Midlands Golf Club, Marsh House Farm Lane
Barston, Solihull, West Midlands. 01675 444890
This is your chance to have your say in the running of your Club
The Golf Club is to be found just off the A452 Kenilworth to Stonebridge Road between Balsall Common and the Hampton in Arden road. It is accessible only from the Balsall Common to Stonebridge carriageway - look for the Mercedes dealership. If you are coming from the M42 or A45 direction go on to the roundabout and return back up the A452.
Programme for the day: (Members may join at any stage of the programme.)
10am
Assemble for the road run at Beckett’s Farm Restaurant, Alcester Road (A435), Wythall, Worcs. Coffee shop opens 8.30am. Road run organised by Steve O'Hara. 0121 708 2813
11am
Depart for road run to the Golf Club.
12 noon
Lunch at Golf Club. A carvery is available. Please phone the Golf Club to book your meals. Light meals are available in the bar without booking.
2pm
Annual General Meeting starts.
4.30pm
Free Buffet and coffee will be served after meeting.
The following committee posts are up for re-election: New Members (currently Bob Richardson), DVLA rep, (currently Dennis Brown), Assistant Editor (currently John Maxwell) and Spares Sourcing (currently Brian Parkes). Bob, Dennis, John and Brian are willing to continue in their positions. In addition the post of Regalia Officer is still vacant.
Nominees must be proposed and seconded and must have agreed to be nominated. Nominations and any formal resolutions for consideration at the above meeting must be received not later than 14 days before the meeting
by our Secretary Rachel Maxwell: 5 Woodcroft Close, Highfields, Towcester, Northants. NN12 6BD
01327 359964 email: secretary@standardmotorclub.org.uk

THE STANDARD MOTOR CLUB HAS PRODUCED A POSTER FOR ITS GOLDEN NATIONAL RALLY 2009

LINK AT http://www.standardflyingeight.co.uk/Resize of POSTER NAT2009FIN.pdf

THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY RALLY OF THE STANDARD MOTOR CLUB

How to get to the most important Standard Event of the Year:
The Royal Agricultural College, venue for this year's International Rally on 26th-28th June, is superbly located on the outskirts of Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswolds. The College is easily accessible by car, train and coach and from most parts of the UK. For visitors using Satellite Navigation, the College postcode is GL7 6JS.
By Car
The following suggested routes avoid motorways. Consult a Map for details
From the North, Birmingham
Take A435 towards Redditch, then A46 towards Evesham. A44 towards Oxford. Right onto A424 towards Stow on the Wold. Turn right on A429 (Fosse Way) to Cirencester.
From the East and London -
Take A40 to Beaconsfield, High Wycombe, Stokenchurch, Oxford then Burford, After Burford, turn left on B4425 to Cirencester.
From the South East and Sailsbury
Take A36 towards Warminster, A350 towards Melksham and Chippenham. Then A429 to Cirencester.
From the Southwest and Bristol
Take A4 towards Chippenham. Then A46 towards Stroud. Turn right on A429 to Cirencester.
From the West and Ross on Wye
Take A40 towards Gloucester followed by A417 to Cirencester.
Distances by road from some UK Major Centres
Birmingham
66 miles
Bristol
44 miles
Coventry
64 miles
Manchester
153 miles
London
97 miles
Cardiff
71 miles
Glasgow
377 miles
Oxford
34 Miles
Closer than you thought? - please make an effort to be there.
No car on the road? Here are other methods:
By Rail
There are regular train services from London to Kemble Station just 3 miles from the College. The journey takes 1.5 -2 hours.
From other UK cities via Cheltenham or Gloucester to Kemble Station.
It is a three mile taxi ride from Kemble Station to the Royal Agricultural College.
Contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Contact First Great Western on 08457 000125 http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/By Coach
There are regular coach services from central London and Heathrow. The journey takes 2. hours 25 minutes.
Contact National Express on 08717 818181 http://www.nationalexpress.com/
From the other UK cities via Cheltenham or Gloucester to Cirencester or Kemble Station.

ANNOUNCING THE LATEST BOOK

from

DARRELL CUNNINGHAM

SCARECROW MEETS THE CHILDREN

BOOK FOUR IN THE INTERNET SERIES

THE ADVENTURES OF STAN

ABOUT A MAGIC LITTLE CAR

BASED ON DARRELL'S OWN

1939 STANDARD FLYING EIGHT TOURER

as shown in the picture above

you can see the story

at

http://www.standardflyingeight.co.uk/book4.htm

LATEST UPDATE

The organisers of the 50th National of the Standard Motor Club have announced that Nick Black, youngest son of Sir John and Lady Black, has accepted an invitation to the Golden Anniversary Rally
26th to 28th July 2009
at The Royal Agricultural College
Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 6JS
Sir John was MD of the Standard Motor Company from 1933 to the mid 1950's. Nick will at the rally that weekend and will present the prizes on Sunday afternoon. Come along and meet him.