Thursday 12th September 2013

Sunday Service 29/09: Rolls-Royce

After a year away we are pleased to announce our return to Rolls-Royce Goodwood

---

The dust has only just settled after an excellent Sunday Service at Aston Martin but there's more from PH; today we are incredibly proud to announce one of the stars of the Sunday Service calendar as we return to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on 29th September.

• On the day we can expect to see a selection of Rolls-Royce models on display including the brand new Wraith.
• Once more we will have the opportunity to take a tour of the manufacturing plant, guided by Rolls-Royce experts (please note that photographs are not permitted within the manufacturing plant).

A charitable donation of £5 per person is suggested for the tour, with all proceeds going to the Rolls-Royce House Charity for 2013, the Paediatric Rheumatology Service at University Hospital Southampton. We are hoping to beat the £3000 raised by PHers at the last Rolls-Royce Sunday Service in 2011.

Rolls-Royce are even pleased to have us as this quote from Corporate Communications Director Andrew Ball shows: "We are delighted to announce the return of the Pistonheads Sunday Service to the Home of Rolls-Royce, the first since 2011. This is a very special year for Rolls-Royce as we celebrate ten years since the launch of the company at Goodwood, the opening of our new extended assembly hall and, of course, the launch of our new model, Wraith. We look forward to opening our doors and greeting PHers and their cars on Sunday 29 September." He doesn't mention the bacon rolls but past experience suggests they will be superb.

We have 500 spaces available (100 more than when we visited in 2011) with courtyard parking offered on a first come, first parked basis with gates opening at 09.00 as usual and we'll close at 13.00 sharp. No parking is available outside of the venue due to restrictions.

Sign up for your space here

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited: The Drive, Westhampnett, Chichester PO18 0SH. Note the Sunday Service is not accessble from The Drive, please access the event using the 'Works' entrance on Stane Street only.

[muckyman]

Unfortunately I will be recovering from the St Albans beer festival that morning.
'Tis a real shame, as the last RR Sunday Service was superb.
Enjoy!

[CypherP]

Do we have to book the manufacturing tour in advance, or is it a case of paying on the day?

[Fejglobal]

New on here and unfortunately only have a "2 foot" (destiny of an expat), but wouldn't want to miss a chance to visit Britain's premier car manufacturer, in case anybody has a free spot heading down from central London, and wouldn't mind to take me on board, would be much appreciated (happy to chip in some fuel money)

Edited by Fejglobal on Thursday 12th September 13:58

[Cotty]

Wondered when RR was going to have up back. Signed up.

Edited by Cotty on Thursday 12th September 15:50

[TV8]

180 people signed-up in 30 mins!

[MjetSport]

Name is down! Will decide nearer the time if I will be a definite though and remove myself in plenty of time if not.

[bsvensso]

No Rollers signed up yet. They don't read PH?

[jc123]

Just a bit too far to go sadly . Any chance of a Silverstone or Renault/Nissan one before the years up?

[Garlick]

jc123 said:

Just a bit too far to go sadly . Any chance of a Silverstone or Renault/Nissan one before the years up?

Porsche Silverstone in October good enough?

[Garlick]

CypherP said:

Do we have to book the manufacturing tour in advance, or is it a case of paying on the day?

On the day please

[C2james]

nice, less than 5 minutes from my student house in chichester. i may even clean my car!

[MjetSport]

Garlick said:

Porsche Silverstone in October good enough?

I like the Porsche one but my favourite has to be Nissan/Renault! Any signs of that this year or will it be next year?

[yeti]

Always wanted to visit RR; and then I'll have a spot of lunch at the Kennels

[Garlick]

MjetSport said:

I like the Porsche one but my favourite has to be Nissan/Renault! Any signs of that this year or will it be next year?

No Nissan invite this year so I'm afraid not.

[zed4]

Nice timing!

Same day as the Longleat event. What a cock up.

Edited by zed4 on Thursday 12th September 18:31

[Thakey17]

When will the Porsche event details be announced? Great news it's back this year!

[Thakey17]

When will the Porsche event details be announced? Great news it's back this year!

[The Don of Croy]

I've been wanting to see this facility for yonks...signed up now and will bring #1 son if that's OK.

Many thanks!

[Garlick]

Thakey17 said:

When will the Porsche event details be announced? Great news it's back this year!

Not too long, a week or two I'd imagine.

[spareparts]

IINM, RR stopped their normal tours of the facility, so this is a great chance to see the factory if people have not been before.

Nice one PH!