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Rolls Royce Enthusiasts’ Club East Midlands Section

Garden Party at Launde Abbey Sunday 23rd August 2020 (originally planned for 5th July)

In 2019 the East Midlands Section of the Club celebrated their 50th anniversary at Launde Abbey and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the overwhelming opinion was that it had been their most successful and enjoyable event in the history of the Section

They have therefore decided to return to Launde Abbey with a similar programme in 2020 For those not familiar with the location. Launde Abbey is a stunning Christian Centre set in beautiful relaxing parkland of 450 acres with cultivated gardens and a wonderful twelfth century chapel. Some six miles west of the market town of Oakham.

The day’s programme is as follows :-

Arrive from 10.45 onwards and park as directed by the marshals. Meet up with friends and socialise. Look around the grounds, visit the chapel and view the garden plants for sale.

 12.30 -1.00  A sumptuous buffet of freshly made sandwiches, scone with cream & jam , homemade cakes and all with a pot of tea/ coffee prepared by Launde Abbey staff.

 Cash Bar will operate for coffee/tea and biscuits on arrival and drinks during the afternoon.

1.00 – 2.00 Please bring your own picnic table and chairs and enjoy your buffet next to your car. Whilst enjoying your buffet experience some pleasant surprise entertainment including a comic magician, a juggler, Irish dancing displays and an aerobatic flying display.

2.00 - 3;00 The main attraction of the afternoon will be a one hour performance by the original, yes original, 1960,s very successful boy band “The Bachelors”.  The Bachelors had many successful songs in the music charts including Charmaine,Diana and Marie. Appearing in TV and films including two Royal Variety Shows and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. They will be performing popular hits the way you remember them along with your requested sixties favourites. Add some contemporary ballads, great guitar solos and you have THE BACHELOR SHOW.

COVID 19

To meet the Government guidelines the event will be held on the large field in front of the Abbey with spectacular 180 degree panoramic views of the stunning Rutland countryside. This will allow ample social distancing between cars

The buffet will be served from 3 tents instead of the 1 tent to again achieve social distancing. Suffice to say that we will be taking all the necessary precautions.

In the unlikely situation that the event has to be cancelled all cheques will be shredded.

Look forward to hearing from you and let us all look forward to a very enjoyable and memorable event after all these frustrating weeks of confinement.

CLOSING DATEPlease book early. Closing date is 2nd  August. Due to the increased numbers expected to attend and the need to confirm catering requirements in advance. Booking by the closing date of the 2nd  August is essential.

COST – Only £20 per person. This includes the sumptuous buffet. Cheques made payable to the RREC [East Midlands Section]

BOOKING – Complete the booking form and return , with your payment, to Jeff Dennis, The Old Rectory, 58 Main Street, Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire. LE7 9GD.

LOCATION -  The address is Launde Abbey, East Norton, Leicestershire. LE7 9XB.[ But it is not near East Norton!! ]

A TRULY UNIQUE EVENT -NOT TO BE MISSED -  BOOK WITHOUT DELAY   


The Government have given their full support for this type of event. Naturally we will be observing all Government guidelines and members are encouraged to attend and enjoy a fantastic day