Information Pack 2015 GUMBALL The Gumball Rally is back for its third year and we are off to the Emerald isle. Over the past couple of years the rally has raised 118,000 for our chosen charities. The event provides an excellent opportunity for participants to network with other insurance professionals as well as having some fun along the way. This initial information pack is here to provide you with high level details for the event. Please take some time and read this thoroughly as some of ferry bookings and hotel reservations are only held for a limited period of time CHARITIES: The principle objective of this event to raise money for charity. In 2015 we will again be supporting three very worthwhile charities splitting the funds equally across them. www.rainbowtrust.org.uk www.papyrus uk.org www.stlukeshospice.org.uk ENTRY: Entry to the event is by invitation only from the Gumball committee and there will be a maximum of 50 vehicles. Each team will be required to commit to raising a minimum of 1,500 for the Gumball charities. This needs to be raised (or you commit to donate this sum) by 1 st June or your place will be offered elsewhere to those on the waiting list. Your fundraising should be paid via setting up a fundraising page through www.virginmoneygiving.com. Please ensure that you set up your page to share the donations equally between all three charities. We can provide some support with setting up your charity fundraising page for your team to assist your fundraising. VEHICLE CRITERIA: As this year s event is visiting Ireland, the vehicle criteria is set to match the venue: Car must be Green = Standard entry fee ( 1,500) Car and Occupants must be Irish themed = Penalty entry fee ( 1,750) There are no age or value restrictions this year.
EVENT DATE / ROUTE: The HBC/AGS Gumball 2015 will be held over the weekend of Friday 26 th June to Monday 29 th June. There is an optional leg on the evening of Thursday 26 th June for those that would like to attend the pre start bar b q. We will be undertaking a loop through the Republic of Ireland, leaving from Portmeirion Village (Porthmadog), crossing from Hollyhead to Dublin by ferry, stopping at Galway, Killarney and Wexford before returning to the UK vie ferry from Rosslare to Pembroke. ITINERARY: Thursday 25 th June: Accommodation (Optional) Sponsored by Acorn Vehicle Solutions Pre Event Bar B Q From 7pm Acorn Vehicle Solutions will be hosting the evening with a Bar B Q at Portmeirion village and grounds, Minfford, Portmadog LL48 6ER We have 25 rooms held at the Portmeirion Hotel, Castell Deudraeth and Village until 31 st Jan. These need to be booked on a first come first serve basis as they will not be held any longer. Discounted rates agreed at: Village Double 134 Hotel/Castle Double 164 Suite 177 Reductions are available for single occupancy We also recommend the Travel Lodge in Porthmadog, LL49 9GB, T: 0871 984 6421 (2 miles away), current rates there are 34 a night Friday 26 th June: Day 1 Portmeirion to Galway (256 miles) Official Start Location: Castell Deudraeth, in the grounds of Portmeirion Village, Minnford, Portmadog LL48 6ER 8.00 am Meet at Castell Deudraeth for media opportunities and official photos. Free entry to the Village has been extended to all Gumball participants not staying at the venue and we can arrange for some cars to be taken into the village for publicity shots if required
9.30 am Official Start Time Depart Castell Deudraeth travelling to Holyhead, where all participants should cross to Ireland by Irish Ferries. 11.50 am Catch Irish Ferries crossing to Dublin. Please see details below re Ferry arrangements. Note: The next ferry departs Holyhead at 14:10 if you miss this crossing. From Dublin we will travel across Ireland to Galway. Sponsored by Audatex A Night in Galway Full details to follow in next update Accommodation We recommend the Radisson Blu as it is perfectly central in town. We have 75 Rooms reserved at the Raddison Blu hotel in town. www.radissonblu.ie We have been able to negotiate preferential room rates of: Single Guestrooms 160 per room including breakfast Twin / Double Guestroom 170 per room including breakfast for 2 guests sharing Please contact maria.booth@radissonblu.com and quote AGS Gumball when booking Please feel free to book elsewhere should you wish to do so. Saturday 27 th June: Day 2 Galway to Killarney (130 miles) 11.30 am Depart from Galway travelling down the west coast of Ireland to Killarney Sponsored by AGS and HBC Vehicle Services A Night in Killarney Full details to follow in next update Accommodation Further information to follow Sunday 28 th June: Day 3 Killarney to Wexford (153 miles) 10.30 am Depart from Killarney travelling to Wexford Accommodation Sponsored by Autoglass and Innovation Group End of Rally Dinner and Charity Auction Full details to follow in next update We recommend the Ferrycarrig hotel situated just outside Wexford. www.ferrycarrighotel.ie We have been able to negotiate preferential room rates of:
Standard Double /Twin @ 50.00 per person sharing per night Standard Single @ 75.00 per room Rooms are on a bed & breakfast basis & include services charge & vat Please quote Insurance Gumball Rally when booking Monday 29 th June: Day 4 Wexford to Home 7.00 am Depart from Wexford for the short journey to Rosslare ferry terminal 8.45 am Catch Irish Ferries crossing to Pembroke. Please see details below re Ferry arrangements. Note: The next ferry departs Rosslare at 20.45 if you miss this crossing. From Pembroke you are free to make your journeys home FERRY ARRANGEMENTS: We will be using Irish Ferries to cross to and from Ireland. Please note that the outbound and return journeys will be different: Outbound = Holyhead to Dublin Return = Rosslare to Pembroke. We have negotiated a discounted rate of 227.50 return for a car and two passengers; this represents a discount of 90 against the standard retail rate Booking should be made via clubdeals@irishferries.com. Please quote Insurance Gumball Rally when emailing to secure the preferential rate and quote the return date and time. Please reference David O Connor when booking Please do not delay. We only have 50 spaces reserved. ACCOMMODATION: Booking accommodation will be your own responsibility. We have detailed below some options we have found as staying together will provide the best networking opportunities for you. SOCIAL MEDIA: Sponsored by Please follow the HBC/AGS Gumball via their dedicated website www.agsgumball.co.uk You can also follow the rally on Twitter @AGSGumball. Please feel free to follow us and tweet your updates as we go. RULES AND REGULATIONS: A list of rules and regulations will be circulated nearer the event. These must be signed by each person participating and returned prior to departure. Failure to return will result in non participation.
EXPENSES: As this principle objective of the weekend is to raise money for charity, please note that with the exception of the sponsored evening events this rally is self funding. You will be responsible for the following during the event: Cost of Car Entry Fee Charitable Donation ( 1,500) Ferry cost Accommodation Fuel Car Insurance Food / Drink (outside of any sponsored events) Toll Costs Parking Fines if applicable!! VEHICLE SIGNS: Sponsored by TBC We will be providing an AGS Gumball bonnet sign and Charity signs for your vehicles. We would request these added to your car. Please feel free to decorate your cars as you wish beyond this. VEHICLE INSURANCE: TBC SUPPORT VEHICLES: TBC EU TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Complying with EU travel regulations each vehicle will need to ensure that they have the minimum standard requirements. Please see below or link : Self breathalyser test x 2 Reflective jacket/waistcoat Registration document Vehicle Insurance GB sticker Red warning triangle (in case of breakdown) Headlamp beam converter Please check www.theaa.com for full details AUCTION: We will be holding a charity auction on the Sunday evening dinner. We would welcome any charity auction donations.
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