Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2007 | Page 122

life MOTORING Rolls Royce rally drops in on Westover Park The 18th May saw the Paulerspury Section from the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club arrive onto the island from Northamptonshire. Approx 25 cars (50 members) turned out with their Rolls-Royces, some dating as far back as 1930, for a fun packed weekend. Arriving on Friday the group had lunch at The Royal Yacht Squadron and then made their way back to The Royal, Ventnor. On Saturday they organised a pleasant drive around the island stopping off at Westover Park where they were given a guided tour of the house and grounds. During the day they also managed to pay a visit to the Classic Boatyard Museum, Newport, and Rosemary Vineyard. On Saturday evening a Gala dinner was held at The Royal for members and invited guests. On Sunday they visited Osborne House, The Brading Experience and took afternoon tea at the Spyglass, Ventnor. The cars left the island on Monday afternoon not before visiting Godshill Model Village. Mia Murray club secretary commented "it was a most The Paulerspury Section from the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club enjoyable weekend, and the pictured outside Westover Park with owners William and Susie Smith. weather was wonderful." 1930 Phantom II 4 door open tourer (Paul and Josy Buckett) 1936 20/25 (Graham and Joan Tomalin) 1969 Phantom V bodywork by James Young (Peter and Audrey Nightingale) with Susie Smith inside 1930 Phantom II (Geoff and Val Mitchell) 1932 20/25 (Robert and Jill Kennedy) 1960 Bentley S2 Flying Spur (Steve and Janet Dolan) Left to right - 1932 20/25 (Robert and Jill Kennedy); 1969 Phantom V bodywork by James Young (Peter and Audrey Nightingale); 1930 Phantom II 4 door open tourer (Paul and Josy Buckett) 1988 Silver Spur (Chris and Linda Ball) A collection of Rolls-Royces Paul and Josy Buckett in the 1930 Phantom II Refreshments on the lawn at Westover Park 122 Island Life - www.islandlife.tv