Archive for March, 2007

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2007

3-8 July 2007, Hampton Court Palace

For six days in July, Hampton Court Palace will host the glorious Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The largest of its kind in the world, this Royal Horticultural Society flower show, will feature about 50 designer gardens, a source of inspiration and beauty for aspiring gardeners the world over.

With floral marquees, the Festival of Roses and Plant Heritage Marquee, along with floral art, fruit and vegetables and floristry all help contribute to this amazing flower show. With the Hampton Court Palace as a regal backdrop, this is a unique and very special Great British Event.

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Resources

Chelsea Flower Show 2007

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Chelsea Flower Show 2007

2007 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

22-26 May 2007, Royal Hospital Chelsea

The world’s most famous flower show, springs into life once again at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea in May. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the first event of the summer season and showcases the finest examples of horticultural excellence, created by the best garden designers, plantsmen and plantswomen. Setting gardening trends, and is the place to be in order to see the newest and most desirable gardening products.

A committee of horticultural experts, select around 20 show gardens, which will create the impact and spectacle that Chelsea is renowned for. Designers from all over the world apply to create show gardens but with a limited number of spaces, only the very best designs make it to the RHS Chelsea show.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Resources

Hampton Court Palace Festival 2007

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Hampton Court Palace Festival 2007

Hampton Court Palace Festival 2007

Tuesday 5th - Saturday 23rd June 2007

Now in it’s 15th year, the Hampton Court Palace Festival has become one of the highlights of the summer’s social and musical calendar. In June 2007 world-class artists will be performing in the open-air setting of the Base Court.

Hampton Court Festival Dates

  • 5th June - José Carreras
  • 6th June - Josh Groban
  • 7th June - Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
  • 8th June - Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
  • 9th June - Classics & Fireworks
  • 12th June - M People featuring Heather Small
  • 14th June - Van Morrison
  • 15th June - Van Morrison
  • 16th June - Lesley Garrett & Friends
  • 19th June - Tom Jones
  • 20th June - Tom Jones
  • 21st June - Bryan Ferry
  • 22nd June - Buena Vista Social Club ™
  • 23rd June - Festival Finale, hosted by Aled Jones

Hampton Court Palace Resources

BTCC Brands Hatch 2007

Monday, March 26th, 2007

Brands Hatch Race Circuit

Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship 2007

Brands Hatch - 31st March and 1st of April 2007

The British Touring Car season will be off to a flying start when the season opens at Brands Hatch on the 31st March and 1st of April 2007. The Kent circuit will be once again be packed to the rafters with race fans, expecting the usual BTCC fireworks as this ultra-competitive and action packed series rounds Paddock Hill bend for the first time.

Jason Plato and Darren Turner will be hoping that SEAT can repeat their 2006 opening performance, but the competition will be fast and furious, and do everything they can to stop history repeating itself.

Note: The iChauffeur Brands Hatch Fixtures Calendar has been updated with a full listing of the 2007 season fixtures.

Tickets for the BTCC opener at Brands are available to buy from the Brands Hatch website.

F1 British Grand Prix 2007

Monday, March 19th, 2007

British Grand Prix

Click here for details of the 2008 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

2007 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Silverstone

22 year old McLaren protege Lewis Hamilton, set Melbourne alight in yesterday’s Australian Grand Prix. Finishing on the podium in third place, just behind his team mate and reigning World Champion Fernando Alonso. The young driver showed remarkable confidence and pace in his debut Grand Prix. Silverstone will be buzzing with support for all the British Drivers - David Coulthard, Jenson Button and Anthony Davidson, and if Hamilton’s season continues as it so gloriously started, the Hertfordshire born, Englishman will fire up the crowd, with a sea of Union Jacks fanning the flames.

For three days in July, Silverstone will echo with the sound of screaming F1 engines, helicopters and a most passionate crowd.

2007 Formula 1 British Grand Prix Dates

  • Friday 6th July 2007
  • 10:00-11:30: Friday Practice 1
  • 14:00-15:30: Friday Practice 2
  • Saturday 7th July 2007
  • 10:00-11:00: Saturday Practice
  • 13:00: Qualifying
  • Sunday 8th July 2007
  • 13:00: Race

F1 British Grand Prix - Luxury Travel

For this year’s British Grand Prix, iChauffeur are commited to providing luxury chauffeur driven cars, helicopter charters, race tickets and paddock passes, along with hotel reservations so that you can be as close to the action as possible.

Learn more about the 2007 Formula 1 British Grand Prix

Millennium Stadium Events 2007

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

Millennium Stadium Cardiff

Millennium Stadium 2007 Events

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales,

The Millennium Stadium will once again be host to some amazing events in 2007. Featured highlights include music from Rod Stewart and The Police, along with some major Rugby and Football matches. 2007 at the Millennium Stadium looks like being a good one.

Millennium Stadium Fixtures 2007

Millennium Stadium 2007 Events Calendar
Date Name Info
17 Mar Wales v England Rugby: RBS Six Nations
24 Mar EDF Energy Cup Semi-Finals Rugby
28 Mar Wales v San Marino Football: Euro 2008 Qualifier
1 Apr Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Final Football: Euro 2008 Qualifier
7 Apr Championship Boxing Boxing
28 Apr Konica Minolta Cup Final Rugby
5 May - 6 May Super League 12 Millennium Magic Rugby
2 Jun Wales v Czech Republic Football: Euro 2008 Qualifier
30 Jun FIM British Speedway Grand Prix Speedway
7 Jul Rod Stewart: Live in Concert Music
8 Sep Wales v Germany Football: Euro 2008 Qualifier
15 Sep Wales v Australia Rugby: World Cup
16 Sep Fiji v Canada Rugby: World Cup
20 Sep Wales v Japan Rugby: World Cup
6 Oct RWC QF2 Rugby: World Cup quarter-final
19 Oct The Police: Live in Concert Music
17 Nov Wales v Ireland Football: Euro 2008 Qualifier

Millennium Stadium Resources

Ascot Horse Racing Fixtures 2007

Monday, March 12th, 2007

Ascot Horse Racing

Royal Ascot - Gold Cup 200th Anniversary

The Gold Cup was first run in 1807, and this years Gold Cup will mark the 200th anniversary of this historic and special event.

Ascot Horseracing Fixtures 2007

  • Friday 30th March - CAMRA Beer Festival
  • Saturday 31st March - Family Day: Spring Festival featuring an Easter Egg Hunt
  • Wednesday 2nd May - Day of the Third Age
  • Saturday 12th May - Totesport Victoria Cup Day featuring a Festival of Wine
  • Tuesday 19th June - Royal Ascot
  • Wednesday 20th June - Royal Ascot
  • Thursday 21st June - Royal Ascot: celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Gold Cup.
  • Friday 22nd June - Royal Ascot
  • Saturday 23rd June - Royal Ascot
  • Friday 13th July - First July Friday
  • Saturday 14th July - Sony Day
  • Friday 27th July - Taste of Asia
  • Saturday 28th July - King George Day
  • Sunday 29th July - Hong Kong Day: FAMILY DAY
  • Saturday 11th August - Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup: Family Day - Headline Concert artiste
  • Friday 28th September - Watership Down Stud Thoroughbred Breeders’ Day
  • Saturday 29th September - The Mile Championships
  • Sunday 30th September - FAMILY DAY & Arts Festival
  • Saturday 13th October - Willmott Dixon Day
  • Saturday 3rd November - United House Day
  • Friday 23rd November - Allied Irish Bank Meeting
  • Saturday 24th November - Allied Irish Bank Meeting
  • Friday 21st December - BGC Christmas Meeting
  • Saturday 22nd December - BGC Christmas Meeting

Learn more about the iChauffeur Ascot Racecourse Chauffeur Service

Wembley Stadium 2007

Friday, March 9th, 2007

Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium Fixtures 2007

The all-new Wembley Stadium will roar for the first time with the under-21 international between England and Italy on 24 March.

FA Cup Final 2007

The FA Cup final is due to kick off on May 19th and will be the first true test of the new stadium, as English football comes home..

Music at Wembley

George Michael

George Michael will be the first performer to play at the new Wembley Stadium on the 9th and 10th of June.

Muse

Muse won the “Best live act” in the 2007 Brit Awards, beating the former Wham! star, who was also nominated. And from this author’s point of view after seeing their awesome Reading Performance, their Wembley shows on the 16th and 17th of June should be spectacular.

Wembley Stadium Resources

Epsom Derby and Ladies Day 2007

Thursday, March 8th, 2007

Epsom Derby Horse Racing

The 2007 Vodafone Derby Festival

Epsom Downs Racecourse will be the hub of one of Britain’s and the World’s most stylish and important sporting events. The Vodafone Derby and The Oaks starts at the begining of June 2007.

Vodafone Ladies Day

Friday, 1st June 2007

The Vodafone Oaks is the most important race on Ladies Day. Lovely ladies and lively fillies create a very unique and popular day. The ‘Style on the Downs’ competition will award the most stylish racegoer with a fabulous prize.

Vodafone Derby Day

Saturday, 2nd June

The celebrated Vodafone Derby is one of the world’s most important races in the sporting calendar. A great atmosphere and sporting spectacle create one of the valued horse race fixtures.

Hospitality, Tickets and Chauffeur Driven Travel

If you fancy a flutter at The Oaks or on Derby Day, why not arrange some top class hospitality, book tickets and of course a luxury chauffeur driven car for a stylish entrance and a very memorable day out.

The Epsom Derby 2007 Dates

  • Friday, 1st June - Ladies Day - The Oaks
  • Saturday, 2nd June - Derby Day

Call or contact iChauffeur to learn more about the 2007 Vodaphone Derby.

Epsom Derby and Ladies Day Resources

Ideal Home Show 2007

Monday, March 5th, 2007

Ideal Home Show 2007

Ideal Home Show 2007

9th March - 1st April 2007

With a focus on eco-friendly living, the 2007 Daily Mail Ideal Home Show, is the place to be if you wish to live sustainably. There will be show houses plus advice centres to show you how you can make a green and gorgeous home.

Enjoy luxury, first-class travel to the Earls Court Exhibition Centre