** SAVE THE DATE - Lotus in the Peak 2022 - 10th Anniversary **

[Daveb99]

** SAVE THE DATE - Lotus in the Peak 2022 - 10th Anniversary **

We are excited to announce that next year’s event will take place from 8th - 10th July 2022 and will return to a very special grand venue - none other than the significant historic landscape of Chatsworth.

As one of the premier events on the Lotus calendar, the organisers are firmly focussed on making it the biggest and best yet, to mark the 10th Anniversary since the event first took place at Chatsworth in 2012.

Please follow us to stay informed and share this post with your fellow Lotus enthusiasts, to help us make this unique event a very special one to remember.  

Stay tuned!

Team Lotus in the Peak

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LotusinthePeak/

[Escape]

That's great news! 😎

Put the date on my calendar, fingers crosses we can make it. The misses is already excited about Chatsworth as we really enjoyed our visit there on our last trip to the peak.

Filip

 

[Daveb99]

Making a weekend of it is the ultimate way to enjoy your Lotus in the stunning scenery of the Peak District.  With this in mind, the team are pleased to announce another great new venue for next year's 10th Anniversary Lotus in the Peak, taking place from Friday 8th - Sunday 10th July 2022. 

Oakhill, a stunning Georgian Hotel in historic Cromford, have agreed to host our traditional and very enjoyable Friday night BBQ, as well as providing accommodation options for the weekend.  They have 10 spacious Kingsize or Double rooms and 4 luxurious suites, and all the rooms are currently being refurbished in readiness for the finest Lotus event of 2022 !   Camping is also available on site, including electric options.

Further information can be found on the Oakhill website, www.oakhillcromford.co.uk.   Please note that bookings must be made by telephone, stating that the reservation is for the Lotus in the Peak event. 

Prices may increase next year, but Oakhill have agreed to honour current prices if we book now.    Early booking is therefore advised.   Alternative accommodation is also available in Cromford, Matlock Bath and Wirksworth.

Please stay tuned and follow us for further news and updates for what promises to be the very best Lotus in the Peak event yet 😀

 

[Phil S1]

We are getting closer…….the Lotus in the Peak team have been finalising all the planning and arrangements for this year's 10th Anniversary event at Chatsworth, and you will soon be able to book your place via the MLOC store.
We will let you know just as soon as the store is open!

[Phil S1]

For more details and booking click 'Book Here'

[Phil S1]

We're very pleased to say we already have more than 70 cars booked on so are expecting a particularly good turnout this year 🙂

For more details and booking click here https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/litpbooking/

Or see our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/LotusinthePeak/

[nigeninja]

this is always worth going to 👍😁 

[blindside]

Just signed up for this. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience a couple of years ago. Really well organised by MLOC with some fantastic driving roads.

[Phil S1]

On 18/02/2022 at 22:14, blindside said:

Just signed up for this. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience a couple of years ago. Really well organised by MLOC with some fantastic driving roads.

Thank you Jimmy, great to be having you join us again this year 

We now have over 100 cars booked on and still more than 4 months to go!!! Thanks to all those already signed up 👏 👏 👏

There’s a fantastic mix of cars as well, from Elites, Eclat, Europa, Elise, Exige, Esprit, Evora and fingers crossed a few Emiras too.

Don’t forget to add some raffle tickets when booking; all proceeds from the raffle and event as a whole go to the 'Rainbows Hospice for Young Children’. There really are lots of superb prizes.

We welcome ALL Lotus cars bearing the Lotus emblem, if you own a particularly interesting one then we would all love to see it.

Come and join us and meet friends old and new 

Book now at https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/litpbooking/

[Phil S1]

We’re delighted to say we already have over 130 Lotus cars booked on to date with a fantastic array of models amongst them from an Eleven right through to the latest Emiras. This means, thanks to you, we have already secured over £2000 towards our chosen charity – The Rainbows Hospice for young people with life limiting conditions.

A HUGE WELL DONE TO ALL OF YOU!

Please tell your Lotus friends and share our facebook page – This is going to be the best Lotus in the Peak yet!

Book now at https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/litpbooking/

[Phil S1]

A BIG THANK YOU EVERYONE!

We have had our latest update and the Team are proud to announce car numbers are 50% higher this year than for any previous 'Lotus in the Peak' at this stage, with Lotus of all ages and types.

'Lotus in the Peak 2022’ will be by far the biggest and best yet. If you haven't already then please go to https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/litpbooking/ to book your place.
If you could also add some raffle tickets we would very much appreciate it and will ensure we have many fantastic prizes for you to win, with all proceeds from entrance fees and raffle tickets going to 'Rainbows' Hospice for children and young people, a very worthy cause.
This is the Lotus Premier Event of the year organised by the Lotus community for the Lotus Community

If you own a rare/historically significant/beautifully restored/remarkably original/racing/pre-restoration barn-find Lotus we would be especially grateful if you bring it along. Let's make this the very best event we can.

Note if you would like to attend and set up a club or trade stand you can - there's no fee – just send a pm to the organising team on MLOC:- either DeanB, Phil S1 or Elisemadray to make the arrangements

[Phil S1]

We told you we had some great Raffle Prizes for you, we will be announcing them every weekend on our Facebook page starting this week with two superb prizes from Classic Team Lotus, 2x Classic Team Lotus Race Shirts! We send them our sincere thanks, if you have not had the chance to visit them at Hethel then it is well worth your time 

Classic Team Lotus

 

Please follow us on Facebook to get all the latest LitP and raffle prize news

https://www.facebook.com/LotusinthePeak/

 

To book your 'Lotus in the Peak' place and/or buy raffle tickets follow the link

https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/litpbooking/

 

Thank you

[Phil S1]

We are very excited to announce we have already surpassed the amazing milestone of 200 cars booked. This really is going to be the best 'Lotus in the Peak' yet  Well done all of you 👏👏👏
Places on the early morning runs are getting very near to capacity now, especially the Matlock Bath route so to avoid disappointment please book your places now and please also don't forget your raffle tickets in aid of rainbows Hospice for Children and young people. Thank you.

Even once the run places are full you will still of course be able to book to arrive direct to Chatsworth.
 
https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/litpbooking/

Edited May 6, 2022 by Phil S1

[Phil S1]

A little update on raffle prizes for those of you not on Facebook...

In addition to the two race shirts from Classic Team Lotus we have also now announced an ‘A’ service form PJS Sports Cars and a Lotus Holdall and Accumate battery charger from Hangar 111.
PJS Sports Cars also generously sponsor our ‘Car of the Day’ competition - Thanks Paul and Louise and a huge thanks to all our sponsors for their continuing support of LitP – many more prizes still to be announced in the coming weeks with all proceeds going to Rainbows Children’s Hospice.

Raffle tickets and your place at LitP can be purchased at https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/litpbooking/

Note that places on the Matlock Bath runs are now full but we still have places available on both the Ashbourne and Classic runs as well as Direct to Chatsworth for those not wishing to do a run. 

[Escape]

Just booked, too bad there weren't any places left for the BBQ... (my own fault for not booking earlier 😞 )

I read something about a 'pootle in the peak' run on Saturday, can we still join that?

Filip

[Phil S1]

On 18/05/2022 at 06:41, Escape said:

Just booked, too bad there weren't any places left for the BBQ... (my own fault for not booking earlier 😞 )

I read something about a 'pootle in the peak' run on Saturday, can we still join that?

Filip

Great to have you along Filip, sorry but yes the Friday evening barbecue is now sold out as well as the Matlock Bath run. There are still currently places available on the Ashbourne and Classic runs.

The 'pootle in the peak' places are strictly limited and priority is being given to those staying over the weekend at our Oakhill base. A few places MAY become available to those not stopping at Oakhill. I can't make any promises but your best bet would be to send a pm through MLOC to 'Elisemadray' to register your interest.

All the best

Phil

[Escape]

Thanks for the update Phil! I know we were late to register, so it's my own fault for missing out on the BBQ. Luckily I had planned to do the Ashbourne run, as we're staying in Ashbourne, so that works out just fine.

I'll send a pm as you suggest. Otherwise we'll just have our own pootle about, I know from previous visits there is enough to enjoy to keep us busy. 🙂

Filip

[Phil S1]

Once again 'One Eleven Cars' have kindly produced us a fabulous promo video marking the 10th anniversary of Lotus in the Peak. Fellow MLOC'ers Jon and Rob are the guys behind One Eleven Cars and have their own Youtube channel which is well worth a look - Thanks guys!

See our latest video here:-

View on YouTube

To book your place click on the link below:-

https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/litpbooking/

Edited June 1, 2022 by Phil S1

[scotty435]

Getting ready for the big event wich is just round the corner with a practice run this morning and a first for me leading the group if you are not already booked time is running out it is going to be a amazing day for any Lotus enthusiast.

[C8RKH]

Wasn't able to make this year but so looking forward to next year. Looks like a wonderful event.

Love that Kermit number plate. Lovely.

[scotty435]

Have to say my Evora looks a big lump in between the 250 Cups. But not to big for the narrow peaks roads it was pure pleasure today.

[Phil S1]

Thanks Scotty and all the LitP run leaders, it's people like yourselves who freely volunteer their time that make the event so great  

 

Another update on prizes...

For the raffle we now have a Lotus Hoody and Lotus Tee shirt donated by Simon at Scott-Russell Sports Cars. Not only that but Simon is also sponsoring our Lotus in the Peak welcome packs!

And we also have an 'A' service courtesy of Lotus specialist - Foulds Motors - Thank you Chris for your longstanding support.

MLOC member Alec Grimsey has very kindly donated a £75 voucher off any booking of one of his Cornish Holiday Homes http://www.cornishholiday.info

And Central Lotus have been magnificent in their support this year. Not only have they offered an 'A' service and a Lotus jacket for the raffle but they have also donated three superb auction prizes:-

An indoor car cover of your choice to suit an Elise,Exige or Evora

A Lotus approved machine polish and ceramic paint protection worth £500

and not forgetting the small item of a full days use of their very own Emira, fully insured.

A huge thanks to Connor and all the team at Central Lotus 👏

All proceeds from the raffle and auction will go to the Rainbows Hospice so don't forget to bring your wallets! 

 

LATEST NEWS JUST IN - WE NOW HAVE A RECORD BREAKING 250 LOTUS CARS BOOKED TO ATTEND!

Places on the morning runs are now very limited with just a handful of places remaining on the Ashbourne and Classic runs - So book now to avoid disappointment.

https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/litpbooking/

[deanb]

Update - 266 cars now booked and paid for this event!  It will be, by far, the biggest LitP yet.

Also, we have more prizes for the raffle - a £100 voucher from MyLotusParts.com (who have taken on 'Junks' Phil Peek's old stock) and a £75 voucher from Car Service Packs, another specialist business owned by a Lotus owner and racer. Both of those businesses will be at Chatsworth on the day - thank you guys.

By the way, if the runs fill up then you can still attend at Chatsworth - we would prefer if you pay online in advance of the event (simply because it makes it easier for the volunteer organisers) but you will be able to pay on the gate.

All profits go to our chosen charity Rainbows Hospice for children and young people so there are two good reasons to buy plenty of raffle tickets!

Hope to see you there 🙂

Midlandslotus.co.uk

Edited June 16, 2022 by deanb

[Phil S1]

Hi Everyone, we have a good number of first timers booked on to Lotus in the Peak this year and have had one or two query not having received tickets.

To clarify: there are no printed tickets for LitP. Everyone that has booked will receive full instructions digitally by email in the week before the event. For those booked on a run these instructions will include your group number and leader. There will also be a 'run signing on form' - It is important that this form is printed off, signed and handed to your assigned leader on arrival at your start point. This is a legal requirement for our MSUK event approval. No form no run! So please take care to bring it with you to the start point.

Please keep an eye on your inbox and be sure to check your spam mail just in case!

Additionally - All those booked onto the 'Classic Run' please note there has been a change of run start start point and it will now be Calton Lees Car Park Chatsworth, off the A6012 DE4 2NX. (NOT HASSOP STATION CAFE).

Thanks everyone - We're all looking forward to a great day, we hope you are too 

The LitP Team

[scotty435]