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ISSUE 141

June XK Gazette

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Issue 141  of the XK Gazette is filled with a riveting mix of specialist advice, reader articles, racing reports, restoration tips, glittering social events and a very amusing collection of XK miscellany.

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Events Coming Soon:

Norwegian Fjords Tour: June, 14 - 28, 2009

Take an amazing journey through the historical, cultural and scenic delights of Norway - one of the most beautiful countries in the world.  Highlights include visiting the spectacular fjords, exploring the exquisite towns of Stavanger, Bergen and Alesund, and driving some of the world's most thrilling mountain passes.

For more information on either tour contact our Event Partner - Sarah Dowding, Classic

Travelling, tel +44 (0)8452 301678, email sarah@classictravelling.com,

 www.classictravelling.com

Northern Patagonia:

From the foothills of the Andes to the Atlantic and back

November 14 - December 3, 2009

Experienced Club Tour Organiser, Richard Galvani is offering XK & E-type owners the chance to participate in an amazing once-in-a-lifetime adventure, as he invites you to discover the dramatic landscapes and fascinating culture of Patagonia.

Highlights of this 19-night South American tour include:

• Visiting vibrant Buenos Aires
• Exploring the Patagonian Lake Disrict of the Nahuel Huapi National Park
• Travelling through the forest-clad Andean Foothills
• Exploring Patagonia's stunning Atlantic coastline, including the amazing Peninsula Valdés, a UNESCO World Heritage site: home to an important breeding population of the endangered southern right whale.
• Staying in the chic town of San Martin de Los Andes on the shores of Lago Lacar.

For more information/to book

• Visit: http://www.classicjaguartouring.com/
• Contact: Ricardo Galvani, ricardogalvarni@googlemail.com

Stage Whispers: Douglas Wilmer, The Memoirs

This fascinating book recalls the golden aga of screen & theatre from within

Douglas Wilmer was one of the UK's finest post-war character actors whose career embraced the theatre, TV (Sherlock Holmes) and film (El Cid, Octopussy, The Fall of the Roman Empire, Cleopatra).  His deliciously honest memoirs are packed with first-hand recollections of the pleasures, trials and tribulations of working with some of the industry's brightest stars, including Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Laurance Olivier, Charlton Heston, Sofia Loren, Gene Wilder and Marilyn Monroe.

Edited by Philip Porter who first saw Douglas play Holmes on BBC TV in 1966 and, like many others in the Sherlock Holmes Society, consider his to have been the finest portrayal ever.

Standard Edition (Royal 234 x 156mm portrait, 242pp, hardback): £19.99

Limited Edition (As above, fine-bound signed by Douglas Wilmer): £45.00

To order please click here www.porterpress.co.uk/douglas_wilmer_home.htm

Don't forget to check-out our Events Page for details on all our 2009 Club Activities, including ...

June 3: Midsummer Midweek Meet Up, UK

June 14-28: Norwegian Fjords Tour

June 28: Berlin Drive, Germany

July 24-26: Silverstone Classic, Club Stand, UK

August 15: Informal Gathering at Pebble Beach, USA

Sep 5: Brussels XK drive, Belgium

XK Club Day/Weekend: August 15-16, 2009

It’s that time of year again! We are putting together a weekend crammed with XK activities which which we have broken into components - so you can do as little or as much as you choose.

XK Club Day: Saturday 15 August

Our revitalised XK Club Day celebrations move to Wiltshire and the beautiful house & gardens of Club Members Michael & Marie Brind.  There will be live music, a bar, competitions and craft stalls. Jaguar XK specialists will be present in abundance and a hog roast lunch is available (alternatively why not bring a picnic?)

50s-Themed Party & Dinner: Saturday August 15

As the sunsets on XK Club Day, the marquee will be transformed for our early 50s-themed party.  Dinner will be provided and there will be live music fifties style from The Cruisers.

Sunday, August 16: XK Sunday Run

XK Club Unveils Its Own Italian Job

Our 2010 tour will explore the beautiful Italian Lakes. Our itinerary includes Lakes Maggiore, Orta, Lugano, Como, Iseo and Garda, together with the surrounding areas. This your chance to live the Dolce Vita on a trip on a evocative journey that will take in beautiful towns, striking gardens, villas and even island boat trips. For More Information visit: www.classictravelling.com/xk-italianlakes.

This tour is limited to just 20 cars, so please contact our event Partner – Sarah Dowding, Classic Travelling, tel +44 (0)845 230 1678, email sarah@classictravelling.com to register your interest