| AUGUST 2010 |
| Yachtsmans Breakfast - 2nd April - 29th September |
| Breakfast for non-residents is now being served in our Yachtman's Bar from 8-9:30am every weekend until the 1st July when it will start being served daily until the end of September. If you're mooring or just plain hungry, stop off at the Master Builder's for a scrumptious start to your day. |
| Indian Summer BBQ! - 2nd April - 29th September |
| Coming again this Summer is our famous Indian Summer BBQ! From burgers to our delicious sirloins, there's something for everyone! With over 5,000 people last summer, we strive to make this year even better! Come and enjoy the sunshine with a nice cold beverage and some food right off the grill from Easter weekend through to September 2010.
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| Surrey Sculpture Society Exhibition - 25th June - 22nd August |
| Surrey Sculpture Society presents impressive larger-scale works amongst the many pieces on display and for sale. The traditional and contemporary, figurative and abstract, there is something for all to enjoy. They will be displayed in the historic setting of Beaulieu Abbey taking advantage of the unique ambience, and throughout the beautiful gardens and parkland grounds.
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| Cowes Week! - 31st July - 6th August |
| Since 1826 Cowes Week is one of the UK’s longest running and most successful sporting events. It now stages up to 40 daily races for over 1,000 boats and is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world.
Cowes Week is a mix of competitive sailing and social activities. The 8,500 competitors range from Olympic and world class professionals to weekend sailors.
Why not go to watch the sailing, enjoy the parties and live entertainment, and to experience the unique atmosphere. It is genuinely a one-of-a-kind event!
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| Maritime Art Exhibition - 1st August - 31st August |
| The Master Builder's will be hosting a Maritime Art Exhibition from 1st August to 31st August. There will also be a few demonstrations and tutoring for you aspiring artists. A variety of paintings will be on display throughout the month so why not pop down and take a look? The paintings will also be for sale if one happens to catch your eye. |
| Graham Walker Memorial Run - 8th August |
| Approximately 100 veteran and vintage bikes built before 31st December 1930 will be pulling up onto Beaulieu's grounds. There will also be a prize giving ceremony where some of the participants will be presented with silver tankards and goblets.
Graham Walker was one of the founders of the Sunbeam MCC in 1924, and was also President of the Club for many years. After he finished racing motorcycles he became Editor of ‘Motorcycling’ and on his retirement from journalism he became the first curator of the then Montagu Motor Museum. A year after his death this event was started in his honour. |
| Guided Walk - Garden Tour - 12th August |
| Head gardener Kelvin Yapp will take you on a informative wander through the gardens with some smelling and tasting en route. £3.50 per person for Friends of the Trust, £4.50 for non-Friends. Walks start at 7pm until 9pm. If you are interested in the walk, please telephone 01590 612401 or email mail@cet.org.uk. |
| 8th Annual Beaulieu River Row - 14th August |
| The 8th Annual Beaulieu River Row kicked off on Saturday 14th August and what a success it was! The boats rowed the short distance to the starting point just below the Mill Dam, close to Clock House Gate, where the race began at 3pm. The race took them along Beaulieu River, with unfortunately did not give them much time to enjoy the scenery! |
| Jaguar Enthusiasts\' Club-Southern Day Rally - 15th August |
| On 15th August Beaulieu will be hosting the National Southern Day Rally of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club for members, friends and guests.
The rally will include arena displays and commentary of Jaguar marques celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Jaguar, static displays of various Jaguar/Daimlers, and general Jaguar parking for the attendees within the events area.
There will be static competitions for the Pride and Joy and Concours and a 'Cars For Sale' area, as well as Jaguar related traders on the field and in the main marquee with some crafts to attract the lady attendees.
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| Mercedes Club Rally - 22nd August |
| On 22nd August the Mercedes Benz Club, the oldest Mercedes Benz Club in the world will be running a National and Family Day at Beaulieu.
In the Arena there will be a wide range of Mercedes-Benz cars on static ‘showcase’ display, classic and modern vehicles, all parked by model.
There will be activities for all age groups, from young children’s drawing, painting and craftwork, to an assembly of ‘Bloodhound’ rocket cars and other ‘Imagineering’ concepts for older children and teenagers.
For the grown-ups, competitive driving test skills, a Technical Advice Centre and many traders’ stands.
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| Army Commando - 23rd August - 27th August |
| Young visitors to Beaulieu will be given a taste of life in the Army, courtesy of soldiers from 51 Squadron at the Hampshire based 17 Port & Maritime Regiment.
Once dressed in real Army uniform and with camouflage paint on their faces, the young recruits will be put through their paces simulating a real Section patrol and attack from Jungle and Desert bases, covered with camouflage netting. Commanded from Beaulieu HQ via their personal radio headsets, they will be led through a mission to take control of an enemy base.
Army Commando can be enjoyed as part of a day out to the Beaulieu attraction and is included in the normal admission price. The activity will be taking place throughout the day and children can take part more than once. There is no need to book a place, just turn up on the day.
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| Supercar & Superbike Start-Up - 30th August |
| Hear the unique melodies created by the multi-cylinder engines of a number of the National Motor Museum’s most prestigious supercars and superbikes, as they are put through their start-up paces in the Beaulieu Arena.
The line up will include some of the earliest supercars and bikes in the Museum’s collection such as the 7.4 litre 1909 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost and the 4.5 litre 1930 Blower Bentley Le Mans replica. Bikes will be represented by a 1915 Harley Davidson and a 1928 Rudge. From the sixties, visitors will see and hear the ex- Hailwood 1962 Honda RC163.
Joining them, and bringing the line-up bang up to date, will be a number of supercars including a trio of Ferraris; the 1988 F40, the 1998 Maranello and 2004 Scaglietti 612. Peace will be shattered by a Cacklefest display, courtesy of the Wild Bunch nostalgia ‘Slingshot’ dragster plus a selection of modern superbikes including a 2005 Harley Davidson ‘Street Rod’ and a 2007 Speedway motorcycle.
Supercar Start-up will take place at 12 noon and again at 4pm and can be enjoyed as part of your visit to Beaulieu. |