2008 Pit-Stop - The George & Dragon Pub, Tunbridge Wells

Submitted by GeorgeandDragon on 9 March, 2008 - 16:18

Date:

Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 12:00 - 13:30

Admission Fee:

FREE

The 2008 Eco-Rally pit-stop will be in the heart of the commuter belt in Kent. Drivers and their passengers will experience local, seasonal food simply cooked and using the bounty of produce that surrounds them at the George & Dragon in Speldhurst, just outside of Royal Tunbridge Wells. This traditional 13th Century oak-beamed inn is the second oldest pub in the country.

What's on display:

Audi A4 Estate	Honda Civic Hybrid
Lotus Gasrec Biomethane Elise S1	Mercedes Actros
Mercedes / Organic Power Sprinter	Toyota Toyota Aygo LPG
Vauxhall Astra SXi	VW Lupo
Navman S90i	002.Toyota Prius II
004.Toyota Prius

Itinerary

Media interviews
Vehicles on display
A chance for the drivers to get lunch and get talking
Pick-up / drop-off point for car-sharers

About the Venue

Map:

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Rally Stage:

Pit Stop

Food from a Farm, Not a Factory

Food transport is responsible for 25% of HGV journeys on our congested roads. Ingredients used in the food processing industry travel around the country from factory to factory before reaching the shops. The George & Dragon tries at all times to buy food that is seasonal, local, organic, GM Free & Free Range. No farmed fish or intensive production is used. www.speldhurst.com

Eco-Rally Lunch Menu

Roast Beef Sandwich with Rocket, Horseradish & Sautéed Potatoes
Kentish Hop Sausages with Onion Marmalade & Sautéed Potatoes
English Cheese Ploughman’s with Homemade Bread & Chutney

Cost included in Eco-Rally driver's entrance fee

Venue Hosts:

The George & Dragon pub, Royal Tunbridge Wells

The George & Dragon in Speldhurst is a traditional 13th Century Inn with roaring log fires and dramatic oak beams. Ever striving to maintain standards and never compromising on the quality of ingredients the George & Dragon, Speldhurst remains the centre of village life while adding a touch of glamour to the countryside. Local Produce & Suppliers: All meat is free ranged or organic...

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