Call for free wedding car for sick groom is answered
A ride in a vintage Rolls Royce was given free of charge to poorly Northamptonshire man on his wedding day
Further to our recent article entitled, “wedding car hire plea to fulfil dying man’s wish” we are delighted to report that the bride and groom in question have tied the knot, and they did it in style with as they arrived on the big day onboard a vintage Rolls Royce wedding car.
Mr Prescott was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and wanted desperately to marry his partner of 10 years, Dawn Barrett, however they had no way of funding the big day. After putting out a plea in their local paper in Northamptonshire, the kind hearted people of the area were more than happy to pull out all of the stops to make the couple’s dream day come true.
Martyn Warsop generously offered the use of his vintage 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow for use as a wedding car on the day. This was high up on the bride’s list of priorities as she wanted her groom to ride in a Rolls Royce on their wedding day as he’d never been in one before.
For the wedding reception, the Holiday Innat Corby stepped up to the mark and offered the newlyweds a 3-course wedding breakfast for them and their 60 guests free of charge.
A great day was had by all, and the new Mrs Prescott was said to have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the local people and wanted to thank them from “the bottom of my heart” for all they did.
Limo Broker launch new website to source cheap driving lessons online
Brand new online service launched to help learner drivers source affordable driving tuition
Limo Broker have unveiled their latest venture which will help learner drivers source the cheapest driving instructors in their area.
www.drivinginstruction.co.uk is the only name you need to know if you’re searching for cheap rate driving lessons in the UK. Using a sophisticated brokerage system which allows the customer to compare the prices across a range of different driving tutors in their chosen area, drivinginstruntion.co.uk takes all the hassle out of finding a low cost deal on driving lessons.
As a nationwide company, drivinginstruction.co.uk are able to source driving instructors all over the UK. From London to Belfast, Edinburgh to Cardiff, Manchester to Brighton, wherever you’re based, they can help you find an unbeatable deal on driving instruction.
All abilities and requirements are taken into account when you make a booking with drivinginstruction.co.uk. Whether you’re returning to lessons after a break, are looking to book your first ever driving session, or if you want to attend an advanced driving course such as Pass Plus, you can tailor your booking to your personal requirements.
It couldn’t be easier to find discounted driving lessons with drivinginstruction.co.uk. They take all the strain by searching through stacks of companies on your behalf until they find the very lowest rate. With a complete online service, you can get your lesson plan all tied up in no time at all. If you want to speak to an operator for advice on the right driving instructor for you, there’s a helpline staffed by knowledgeable advisors who are more than happy to assist you with your booking.
For more information on this brand new driving instruction service in the UK, click on this link: www.drivinginstruction.co.uk
North Wales wedding car fleet wiped out by arson attack
Arsonists torch vintage wedding car fleet
A fleet of vintage wedding cars estimated to be worth £130,000 has been destroyed in what police believe was an arson attack.
A couple from North Wales, Sharon and Phillip Hughes run Oakfields Chauffeured Vehicles from their home in Wrexham, North Wales.
In total 6 wedding cars were destroyed in the blaze including 2 vintage Beauford wedding cars, plus 2 Daimler limos, a Roadster, Jaguar, and a classic motorcycle.
The fire was started late on Friday night. The couple happened to notice the flow of the fire from the garage where the motor vehicles were kept, and notified the emergency services.
Mrs Hughes described how her husband attempted to save the weddings cars from the flames, however the fire was so fierce that he risked injuring himself and is said to have suffered from smoke inhalation as a result.
Despite the devastation this has brought to the family-run business, the owners are determined the incident “won’t grind us down” and has vowed to get back on their feet very soon. Couples who had booked wedding cars for the weekend were found alternative transport with the help of Mr and Mrs Hughes.
Those brides and groom-to-be who have booked a wedding car with Oakfields Chauffeured Vehicles should not despair as the owners say they will get in touch with each customer to reassure them that their wedding day transport will still be provided. They hope to have a new fleet of wedding cars up and running in the very near future.
US man gets limo ride home from jail
Newly released prisoner celebrates his homecoming with limo hire
A man from Orlando in the US walked free from jail last Thursday and was whisked home in a chauffeur driven stretch limo as part of a surprise gift from his girlfriend.
Anthony Lee Sears, who’d just served a 5 months jail sentence for possessing a pain medicine, fleeing from police, and driving with a suspended sentence, was greeted by family and friends who were also onboard the white Ford Excursion limo to welcome him home.
Mr Sears’s 24-year-old partner, Crystal Charles, organised the big homecoming celebration complete with white limo hire, to show him “how much I love him.”
Since the beginning of November when the 26-year started his jail term, he missed a number of special occasions including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and his birthday. So his thoughtful partner decided to deck the home they share out with gifts and flowers to make up for missing these celebrations.
The 45-foot long stretch limo is more commonly used for events such as school proms, wedding day hire, and hen and stag dos. Picking up newly released prisoners from outside of jail is not high on the company’s list of requests.
The landscaper from Orange County is reported to be a repeat offender. According to police records, Sears has spent time inside nine times in the past six years.
Car Hire group Avis looking to expand in China
Avis have their sights set on targetting the vehicle rental market in China
Car Hire group Avis Europe have unveiled their expansion plans for China. The car rental outfit is currently the second largest in Europe but has its sights set on targeting the Chinese market in order to capitalise on the growing car rental business in Asia.
It’s also been suggested that the economic downturn is partly responsible for Avis’s decision to concentrate their efforts on the Chinese market. With the car hire industry at a standstill in Europe, expanding into Asia will enable the company to continue growing at a healthy rate.
Avis plans to increase their number of rental outlets across the country dramatically over the coming years. They’ve set a target of increasing the number of car hire centres from their current number of 25 too 100 within the space of two years.
Car hire company Avis Europe works in conjunction with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp in China at present. Although the vehicle rental market in China is relatively small at the moment, Avis hope that by preparing their business now for expansion in the country, they’ll be perfectly placed to take advantage of the car hire market when it picks up.
Wedding car hire plea to fulfil dying man’s wish
Groom from Northamptonshire puts out plea for Rolls Royce wedding car after being diagnosed with terminal cancer
A couple from Northampton have put out a plea for a Rolls Royce wedding car for their big day. The pair, who were childhood sweethearts, have decided to tie the knot after the groom was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
However with limited funds for the wedding, the couple are hoping that a wedding car hire service in the local area may be able to provide them with a vehicle free of charge to complete their big day.
Horace Prescott and Dawn Barrett met as teenagers living in London. However they lost contact after Dawn’s family moved away. As luck would have it, the pair met up again years later and rekindled their romance, they’ve now been together for the past 10 years.
Mr Prescott was diagnosed with bowel and bladder cancer 3 years ago. He underwent major surgery to remove the growth. However the couple were told a few weeks ago that the cancer had returned, and there was little the medical teams could do at this point.
After receiving the bad news, Mr Prescott wasted no time in getting down on one knee and asking the love of his life to marry him. Ms Barrett agreed, and they swung into action to get the wedding plans in place.
The wedding is due to take place on Saturday and Ms Barrett is calling for anyone who maybe able to provide them with a Rolls Royce wedding car to get in touch. The bride says she wants desperately to give her husband-to-be “something back for all he’s given me” and knows it would make his day to have to ride to the ceremony in the back of a Rolls Royce.
Sixt-rent-a-car launches electric car hire scheme today
The electric powered Citroen model will be available to hire in London from Sixt-rent-a-car
Sixt-rent-a-car’s electric car hire scheme is due to launch in London today. The Fulham/ Chelsea branch of the car hire firm will be the first of the Sixt outlets to offer the zero emissions cars for hire.
Sixt will introduce a range of Ev’ie Citroen models as part of their drive to lower carbon emission and to offer customers a green travel option. The Ev’ie from Citroen boasts some impressive green credentials which will no doubt be a big attraction for those customers who are eager to reduce their carbon footprint.
The Citroen Ev’ie is the ideal choice for travel around the city of London as it gives off zero emissions therefore it is exempt from the central London congestion charge, and has designated car parking spots dotted around the city. The Citroen Ev’ie is the Citroen C1’s green sister. Like the C1 the Ev’ie is a 5 door vehicle with room onboard for 4 passengers.
Hiring an electric car in London can often work out a lot cheaper than hiring your usual fuel powered vehicle. For a start the fuel and running costs are significantly lower; an electric car can be re-charged from as a little as 95p from a domestic power point, and that 95p could potentially keep your car running all day.
However the Ev’ie has its limits. The green machine has a range of 75 miles and a top speed of 60mph, but for city driving, it’s still a very viable option.
To get a closer look at the electric hire cars available at Sixt-rent-a-car, head down to their Fulham/ Chelsea showroom where the cars are currently on display.
Limo chauffeur calls police after Naomi Campbell turns violent
Naomi Campbell's chaffeur claims she gave him a black eye
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is currently in hiding after her limo chauffeur accused her of slapping and punching him yesterday.
Naomi’s chauffeur alleges that the 39-year-old model attacked him whilst he was driving through the streets of New York yesterday afternoon. The London born supermodel was travelling in the back of the black Cadillac Escalade limo when she became angry and hit out at the chauffeur.
The chauffeur then pulled the limo off the road and called the police. It was at this point that Ms Campbell escaped from the vehicle and made off on foot.
It is not known exactly what triggered the violent outburst, although there are claims that the model flew into a rage as she believes that the driver, who was previously employed by her boyfriend Vlad Doronin, helped cover up Doronin’s indiscretions whilst in his employment.
A spokesperson for Ms Campbell says: “Naomi will cooperate voluntarily, and there is more to this story than meets the eye.”
The chauffeur is not pressing charges so it’s unlikely that the case will be taken any further. However the supermodel has form when it comes to violent episodes. Three years ago she pleaded guilty to assaulting her maid, and also admitted abusive behaviour towards the police at Heathrow Airport after she lost her temper when she discovered her luggage had been lost.
Avril Lavigne snapped in the back of a limo with her estranged husband
Avril and soon-to-be ex husband Deryck share a limo in London
Speculation is mounting that singer Avril Lavinge may be getting her marriage back on track with husband of three years, Deryck Whibley after the pair were snapped sharing a limo ride last week.
The estranged couple both attended the after show party for the premiere of the new Tim Burton movie, Alice in Wonderland. Avril sings the title song for the film, Alice (underground), which was produced by her ex Whibley.
Since announcing their split last October the couple have been living separate lives with Avril being linked to a number of eligible bachelors such as The Hill’s star Brody Jenner, and oil heir Brandon Davis.
However their late night limo ride last Thursday may signal a reunion between the divorcing duo. They were snapped by photographers leaving the event in the early hours, they then travelled to the same London hotel.
Despite sharing a limo, the pair didn’t sit next to each other, instead preferring to take up opposite ends of the chauffeur driven limousine. Avril and Deryck have known each other for over 6 years and at the time of their break-up, the Skater Boy singer said they would remain friends. So instead of a rekindled romance, this may be a case of an amicable split.
Tourists warned to book car hire early this Easter
Vehicle rentals on the rise this Easter
Car hire experts are warning tourists travelling this Easter to book in advance as early signs show that there is an increased demand for rental vehicles across Europe. Some of the most popular destinations where car hire is already heavily booked include Tenerife, Faro, Rome, and Alicante.
It is believed that Easter will be a very busy holiday period as many people chose to stay at home over the festive period due to toll the holiday season had taken on their finances. With the country struggling out of recession, money was still tight for many. As we seem to be turning the corner, more holidaymakers are expected to come out over Easter than before.
Bookings for car hire in Europe are already on the rise, and with that, so are the prices. It has been estimated that vehicle rental rates are 13% higher this Easter break when compared to the same period last year.
The economic climate has also had a marked effect on the car hire industry and is partly responsible for the rise we are now witnessing in hire prices. As the banks are less willing to lend to businesses following the credit crunch, car hire owners have been unable to secure finance to invest in new vehicles for their fleet. This has resulted in a reduction in the number of vehicles available, yet there has been no let up in the demand for hire vehicles.
So if you are planning a getaway this Easter, make sure you think ahead and book your car hire early in order to make the most of any special offers, and to ensure you secure yourself a vehicle.
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