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

[Phil S1]

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


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[Rambo]

It's in my diary already

[Phil S1]

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, http://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 here https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/litpbooking/

[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/

[Phil S1]

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 and some M100's too! 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
https://classicteamlotus.co.uk/en/home/

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/

[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:-

https://youtu.be/ghwg0lZDdQM

To book your place click on the link below:-

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

[Phil S1]

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/

[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

[Phil S1]

More LitP raffle prizes have been generously donated for this year's event.

Car Service Packs (https://www.carservicepacks.co.uk/) have given us a £75 voucher - for those that don't know them they supply high-spec oils and other service items by mail order at very competitive prices. The proprietor Graham Laslett is an Elise racer. Check out their website. Thanks Graham!

My Lotus Parts (https://www.mylotusparts.com/) have given us a £100 voucher. My Lotus Parts are a new business sourcing and supplying genuine Lotus parts for the Elise and Exige platform cars, and have taken over the business of well known and respected Lotus man, Phil 'Junks' Peeks. Thank you My Lotus Parts!

Both businesses will be at Chatsworth for the event.

The raffle prize draw will take place after our picnic lunch at Chatsworth on the big day, Sunday 10th July 2022. All proceeds go to our supported charity Rainbows Hospice for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

To buy raffle tickets, and to pay for entry to the event if you haven't already, go to https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/, or if you prefer, you can pay the entry fee on the gate at Chatsworth and buy raffle tickets at the MLOC gazebo.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The LitP organising team

[Phil S1]

Please Note: The last orders for 'Lotus in the Peak' via the MLOC store is this Wednesday 29th June, if you wish to join us after this you will need to pay £12 on entry at Chatsworth on the day.
Also note that ALL the early morning runs are now full.

We look forward to seeing you all!

Thank you

The 'Lotus in the Peak' Team

[Phil S1]

Here's two more prizes to tell you about.

Firstly a new sponsor for LitP - Steve Gill of Maverick Coatings Limited (based near Burton on Trent) has offered us a fabulous prize that will feature in our charity auction. He is offering to re-coat the auction winner's Lotus wheels up to the value of £250 (more than sufficient to do any wheels of 19 inches or less). So bring your wallets and be ready to bid on the day!

What a great prize! Thank you Steve. Here's a link to Steve's Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/593086725668386



Secondly, another great raffle prize from somebody who needs no introduction - our very good friends at https://www.eliseparts.com/
A superb lightweight racing trolley jack!
https://www.eliseparts.com/shop/search/ ... olley+Jack

If you're looking for a part for your Lotus then Eliseparts are hard to beat!

Thank you guys!

You can email them at sales@eliseparts.com or call on 01480 860002

All proceeds from the auction and raffle go to the Rainbows Hospice for children and young people

[Phil S1]

We're on the final countdown now and have another two more prizes to tell you all about!

Paul Golding of Lotus on Track has yet again been most generous in donating TWO track days, one at Donington Park, the other on the Silverstone GP circuit. Thanks Paul!

These will feature in our pre-lunch charity auction so dust off those wallets ready

In our opinion Lotus on Track are the best organised track days so if you're thinking about doing one then Lotus on Track is the way to go.

https://www.lotus-on-track.com/

[Phil S1]

Yet another selection of raffle prizes for you all!

Absolute Lotus Magazine will again be in attendance at 'Lotus in the Peak' It is an excellent publication, if you have not had a chance to sample it then please visit their stand. They have also donated 2 x Prizes for the raffle - A year's subscription to Absolute Lotus magazine plus a merchandise bundle of back-issues

https://absolutelotus.co.uk/

And another of our long term LitP friends - Allon White Sports Cars has donated an 'A' service or equivalent for your Lotus for our raffle. Allon White are a highly respected Lotus specialist and renowned for their excellent interior retrims. They can be contacted on 01234 750205 or https://allonwhite.co.uk/


Thanks to both of you

If you haven't bought any raffle tickets yet they will be available on the day, you've got to be in it to win it
All proceeds to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young people.

[Phil S1]

Well, we have been absolutely amazed by the support we've received for our charity auction and raffle this year. Our LitP sponsors and friends have done us proud with prizes still rolling in even today!

A massive thank you one and all!

Here are the full lists for you all to savour.

Be sure to purchase plenty of raffle tickets and bid furiously on Sunday and let's raise as much money as we possibly can for Rainbows.

Thanks and see you all soon

The LitP Team