News Archive

Here is some of the stuff that's appeared on our news page in the past.  It's no longer 'news' but may still be of interest. 

Some may be in pdf format, as indicated by pdf document, opens in new window.  You can get pdf reader free from Get Adobe ReaderAdobe -

Items are in date order, with most recent at the top
   

Lotus specific articles

March 2007 - 'Jim Clark - Life at Team Lotus' book release pdf document, opens in new window.

 

 

General articles

Jan 2008 - Fuel prices fight-back
This one has probably done the rounds before, but Joy recently received an e-mail about a way of fighting back on increasing fuel prices - by boycotting BP and ESSO.
Take a look at the document pdf document, opens in new window (had to convert it because the e-mail link doesn't work on-line) and, if you think it's a good idea, please pass it on to friends and family.

A word of warning from Jerry Thurston -

"Although this is a reasonable idea I'm led to believe that it has its origins with a couple of green groups who want to hurt those particular fuel companies.
Boycott fuel companies by all means, we certainly need to do something. But beware that some groups aren't quite as motor car friendly as they appear to be. After all, if they had their way, we wouldn't be able to drive cars at all, let alone Lotus"

Crown Inn review
Take a look at the review for the Crown Inn, which is the venue for our regular Club Nights, the annual Barbecue and the Christmas Dinner.

February 2007 -  Road Tax Petition
This is well and truly over but the info was still there the last time I looked (march 08), including the PM's response.