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The Artois Championships Queen’s Club

9th to 15th June 2008

The Artois Championships have for 30 years been a highlight of the male lawn tennis circuit. An important tournament during the lead up to the Wimbledon Championships which are held a week later. 2008 will be the last tournament using the Artois name. Next year the championships will sponsored by a new patron.

The championships are held at the Queens Club, Fulham and forms part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour.

Queens Club Resources

• Queens Club Chauffeur Travel

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008

11, 12 and 13th July 2008

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has since it’s introduction in 1993 become one of the highlights of the motorsport and social calendar. The present Earl of March was keen to bring back motorsport to Goodwood and now the Festival of Speed has grown from 25000 spectators to 150000 at last years event.

It is a rich and diverse celebration of the history of motor sport and car culture. A chance to watch some of motor racings all-time greats such as Stirling Moss share the track with some of the young guns of the sport, like a certain Lewis Hamilton.

Unlike many motor racing meetings, access to the paddocks is unrestricted, which means that spectators can get closer to the cars and drivers. The lawns of the House provide a great space for a picnic. Alongside some of the worlds most beautiful and innovative vehicles, which are judged in the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ design competition. The Festival of Speed has been described as ‘the garden party of the Gods’, which pretty much sums up this amazing spectacle.

Goodwood is an inspiring and unique location and the estate is home to the amazing Rolls-Royce factory.

Goodwood Resources

• Goodwood Chauffeur
• Official Site
• Goodwood Sprint Images

Glyndebourne Festival Opera 2008

18th May to 31st August 2008

Glyndebourne Opera House in East Sussex will once more be hosting some very special Opera performances this year.

The 2008 Glyndebourne Festival includes performances of L’incoronazione di Poppea, Eugene Onegin, Albert Herring, Carmen and Hänsel und Gretel.

Glyndebourne is a wonderful location to enjoy Opera music. We even have a chauffeur who has performed there on many occasions.

Michael used to be the principal chair of the London Symphony Orchestra before he gave up the music industry to concentrate on his love of travel. Michael’s expertise and insight of Glyndebourne will make your trip to the Opera even more special. A fabulous treat for anybody with an interest in classical music and opera.

Call or contact iChauffeur to learn more.

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Henley Royal Regatta 2008

2nd to 6th July 2008

Henley Royal Regatta has been held every year since 1839. The Henley Regatta owes it’s Royal Patronage to Prince Albert who in 1851 became the Regatta’s first Royal Patron. As a result the event is called the Henley Royal Regatta.

Henley Royal Regatta Resources

• Henley Royal Regatta Luxury Travel
• Henley Royal Regatta on Wikipedia
• Henley Royal Regatta Official Site

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2008

8-13th July 2008

Venue: Hampton Court Palace

The largest flower show in the world will burst into life on the 8th of July 2008. Set in the regal setting of Hampton Court Palace this is a very special event in the gardening and flower show calendar.

The Charity Gala Preview on the 7th of July will give you the chance to enjoy the show in unhurried comfort and to be amongst the first to experience what’s new at this years show. In aid of the RHS, Thrive and RNIB

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Resources

• Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2007 News
• Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2006 News
• Hampton Court Palace Flower Show official site

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2008

20 - 24 May 2008

Venue: Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3

You know summer is here when the RHS Chelsea Flower Show blooms into life. A vibrant display of colour and design enriches the senses. A showcase for the very best in horticultural design which will help inspire anybody with green fingers. This is the pinnacle of the gardening year - the world famous Chelsea Flower Show.

Once again the Chelsea Flower Show will be held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea and iChauffeur would be delighted to chauffeur you and your guests to this years event.

Learn more about the Chelsea Flower Show and the RHS

• Chelsea Flower Show Chauffeur Travel
• RHS Official Site
• Chelsea Flower Show 2007 News
• Chelsea Flower Show 2006 News

Brands Hatch will start its 2008 season this weekend with the opening round of the BMCRC club bike championships.

To celebrate we have updated our Brands Hatch Race Calendar with all of the fantastic fixtures, including the British and World Touring Car Championships, A1 GP, British Superbike, DTM, British F3/GT and Truck Superprix so you don’t miss any of the motorsport at this twisting Kent race track.

Brands Hatch Track Days

If you are not content with watching the racing, why not have a go yourself. Budding Lewis Hamiltons can sign up for Brands Hatch Track Days, like the Caterham Cars Track Day we were privileged to attend.

Brands Hatch Resources

• Brands Hatch Chauffeur and Luxury Travel
• Brands Hatch Official Site

Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2008

04/05/06 July 2008

Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix will see 22 of the world’s best drivers fighting through the sweeping turns of the Northamptonshire Circuit from the 4th to the 6th of July 2008.

Last years wonder rookie, Lewis Hamilton along with the other British Formula 1 drivers, Jenson Button and David Coulthard will guarantee that Silverstone is filled to capacity. Lewis and the McLaren Mercedes team will surely fire up the home crowd as this Great British Event unfolds. Lewis narrowly missed out on collecting the 2007 F1 Driver’s title to Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen, and if last season was anything to go by, will no doubt keep the cool Finn a little bit warm in his Ferrari.

Silverstone has over the years seen some amazing F1 spectacles. The epic battle between Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet in 1987, showed just how passionate the British crowd can be. Mansell said that the people power was worth 5 seconds to him at Silverstone. We hope that Lewis, Jenson and David all benefit from this enthusiasm in the 2008 Formula One Grand Prix.

2008 Formula 1 British Grand Prix Timetable

• Friday 4th July 2008
• 10:00-11:30: Friday Practice 1
• 14:00-15:30: Friday Practice 2
• Saturday 5th July 2008
• 10:00-11:00: Saturday Practice
• 13:00: Qualifying
• Sunday 6th July 2008
• 13:00 Race

Formula 1 Resources

• British Grand Prix Luxury Chauffeur Travel
• 2007 British Grand Prix
• The Official Formula 1 Website
• F1 ITV Sport

Royal Ascot 2008

Here is a list of dates for this years most prestigious and glamorous equestrian event Royal Ascot 2008. The zenith of the flat racing season, Royal Ascot is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar.

Royal Ascot Resources

• Royal Ascot Luxury Chauffeur Travel
• Ascot 2008 Fixtures
• Royal Ascot 2007 Fixtures
• Royal Ascot Official Site

RBS Six Nations 2008

2nd February - 15th March 2008

The RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship kicks off at Croke Park. Ireland will be trying to put 23 years without a championship win behind them, when they meet the Italians. England will be attempting to beat their record of 24 tries in the Championship which they achieved in 2001. Jonny Wilkinson will also be endeavouring to add to his Championship record of 421 points. England’s first match will be against Wales on the 2nd of February at Twickenham Stadium.

Scotland kick off their 2008 Six Nations campaign against France at Murrayfield on Sunday 3rd and on the 9th they will play Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

The Six Nations

In addition to the Six Nations Championship Trophy, which was first presented in 1993. England will be battling Scotland for the Calcutta Cup, which was first awarded in 1879. The Triple Crown since 1883 has been fought over by the four home nations, in 2006 RBS commisioned a trophy for this title. England and Ireland compete for the Millennium Trophy, first awarded in 1988 and Scotland and Ireland play for the Celtic prize - the Centenary Quaich. The two ‘foreign’ teams, France and Italy will be playing for the Guiseppe Garibaldi Trophy.

Six Nations Resources

• Rugby at Twickenham Stadiium
• Six Nations Travel
• Millennium Stadium Rugby Travel
• Murrayfield Luxury Travel
• RBS Six Nations Official Site

Six Nations Fixtures