National Rally

Australian members enjoying "Morning Tea" at the 2011 National Rally

The 2011 Annual National Rally was held at Hawkesyard Hall, Rugeley, Staffordshire over the week-end of 13-14 August.

This year the Register celebrated 100 years since the birth of car designer, Gerald Palmer. Over 80 entries covering a wide range of Wolseley models spanning the years 1923 - 1974, included several examples of Palmer designs. The "Best Gerald Palmer" car at the rally was voted for and the winner was a smart Wolseley 4/44 owned by Midlands Member, Bruce Allen.

Bruce Allen with his 4/44, voted Best Gerald Palmer car at the 2011 National Rally

Visiting members from Australia, Switzerland and Holland gave the week-end a lively atmosphere and made it a truly international rally.

International visiting members including John Mallia (far left) from Australia and Kurt Hoppe (second left) from Switzerland who renewed their friendship over the week-end

Members travelled from all over the UK to enjoy the Saturday afternoon scenic Road Run and the Sunday static rally. The Run was from Rugeley to the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) at Alrewas.


Line up of Wolseleys at the National Memorial Arboretum

The NMA were also represented at the static rally at Hawkesyard Hall on Sunday.

As well as class winner trophies and the traditional annual awards, special awards were made to those present who had been members of the Register for more than 25 years. The Register was founded in 1964 and 4 of the recipients had been continuous members for over 40 years, the longest serving having joined in 1968.


Members of the Register for over 40 years being presented with their Long Service Awards by Sir Charles Wolseley (centre), patron of the Wolseley Register

See National Rally 2010 for report of last year's event.
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