Volvo Marque Day 80th Birthday. Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Sunday, 2 September

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Volvo Cars, a Volvo Marque Day will take place at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire on Sunday, 2 September.

Lynn Bowles Radio 2 will keep you informed throughout the day – however please listen carefully as timings may change!

Late breaking news (15 August).

We now have Shirley Robertson attending the Marque Day. Shirley is one of our Team Volvo for life sailors who is a double Olympic gold medallist!! Attached is a document to show a little more about her as well as our Team Volvo for life sailors

TIMETABLE: (Subject to change)

• 10:00 Show gates open
• 11:00 120 Volvo Cavalcade
• 11:30 Museum Tour
• 12:00 ABBA Arrival
• 14.15 Museum Tour
• 15:00 Car of the day judged by Claes Rydholm, Volvo Car Corporation representative
• 15:30 ABBA Arrival
• 16:15 Interview with Club members
• 17:00 Museum closes

Informal interviews throughout the day

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL THE FAMILY

• 4X4 Volvo Track. FREE
• 4X4 Track. Adults £4.80 and Children £3.00
• Test Track. FREE (No children under 18
• Go-Karts. Adults £4.80 and Children £3.00
• Miniature Roadway. Children only £1.80
• Mont Blanc Climbing wall. FREE
• Bouncy Castle. FREE
• Remote Control cars. FREE
• Paint a model car to take home. £1 (Visit the education room

CATERING

• A hog roast will be served from 11:30am – 2pm for £4.95 per bap
• Alternatively the museum cafe will be serving 2 main courses including steaming hot meat balls at £6.95 each
• Vegetarian option is also available
• Sandwiches and cakes are also available in the canteen

FILMS

Take advantage of the museum cinema and big screen which will play Volvo footage throughout the day, listen to Lynn for cinema timings

COMPETITIONS, QUIZES AND RAFFLE

Why not make the day a bit competitive by joining in one of the quizzes. To join in the Heritage Centre Quiz please visit Sonia in the Education Room.

To try and win a Volvo for the weekend please visit:

• Volvo Safety Competition (Under 15’s must have parental consent)

A raffle is being run to raise money for First Response. Please visit the Special Vehicles area to support this charity and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!

Guess the number of balloons competition

GENERAL INFO

To capture the day our photographer will be taking pictures throughout the day. You will be able to view and choose the best image from photographer's website following the event. www.nortonphotography.co.uk

Volvo merchandise can be purchased in the museum shop and club merchandise at the club stands.

There are plenty of toilet facilities within the museum

ADMISSION PRICES

Admission Update. 24th August

Volvo Car UK Ltd have decided the first 800 visitors will gain entry into the show for free. This is in addition to Volvo Drivers and children under five. The Heritage Centre's website has been updated to reflect this exciting news!

Everyone who has already purchased tickets (wristbands) in advance will receive a refund. However, these wristbands should still be worn on arrival as they're over and above the free quota of 800.

VOC MEMBERS: A special discount is available for VOC members. To purchase tickets read THIS PAGE.

IMPORTANT

Anyone driving a Volvo can get in for free courtesy of Volvo Cars! Please note, passengers must buy the tickets online or over the phone on 01926 645031 at the discounted price or on the day at full price.

Special Event Admission	Advance Ticket Price	Price On the Day
Adult	£8	£10
Child (5-16yrs inclusive)	£6	£8
Child (under 5 yrs)	FREE	FREE
Concession	£7	£9
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children)	£25	£35
Camping ONLY	£10	£15

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