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OPEN for 24 HOURS. trIpS News…
SPECIAL 24 HOUR TEST DRIVES FOR Year 7
*
KING HENRY VIII NEWSLETTER READERS. at Ilam –
making a
splash
from page one
harder as we took to the water in solo kayaks and this time several of small trinkets was duly purchased. The last day saw the students
students turned turtle within moments of leaving the shore. Finally, starting to fl ag as a lack of sleep started to kick in. Nevertheless they
it was time to build a raft in order to travel out into the reservoir as still had the energy to take a short walk near Ilam Hall and to haul
a team. Despite the students’ best ef orts with drums, beams and their bags back to the coach for the journey home.
ropes, most rafts disintegrated quite quickly and very sensibly the
students accepted their fate and threw themselves into the murky This was another fantastic week with great weather and many new
water in scenes reminiscent of the Titanic going down. friendships blossoming. The Year 7 students are indebted to Mrs
Horton, Mr and Mrs Wade and all the staf who gave up their week
to support the activities. All that remained was for the parents to try
Thursday provided a welcome return to dry land and the students vainly to wash their child’s grubby clothes that came home and for
put their best feet forward as they ascended Mam Tor to the famous the students to have a good sleep ready for a return to school and
landslip site, descended into the Blue John cavern and f nally made their usual routines. Well done, Year 7!
it into the castle itself. Most importantly to the Year 7s, this was their
f rst chance to fl ash their cash in the gift shop and a staggering array Mr Morton
Eco explorers hit new heights
A world of adventure, new experiences and unexpected treasures awaited us...
Twenty-two intrepid students embarked on a trip • A three day trek up Mt Kinabalu, including
of a lifetime to Sabah on the island of Borneo. sleeping above 3,000m in freezing
They slept in a traditional longhouse, camped conditions before a 1:30am ascent of the
out in the jungle, carried out a community summit at 4,095m. The group f nally stood
project, completed a Gold D of E Expedition, at the highest point in SE Asia.
reached the summit of Mt Kinabalu, saw lots
of amazing wildlife (including orang-utans, sun • Visits to the orang-utan and sun bear
1 day, 24 hours or 1440 minutes! That’s how long you can get your mitts on a MINI for from Sytner Coventry. Simply call to bears, proboscis monkeys, beautiful birds and rehabilitation centres to learn about the
arrange a test drive * and quote Ref: KHS24 and in no time at all you can be out enjoying the magic that comes from driving enormous butterfl ies), entered the world of bats, challenges of helping these beautiful
animals to survive in the wild
cockroaches and scorpions in the Gomantong
a MINI. Nippy go-kart handling, gadgets and gizmos galore plus as much fun that’s possible from behind the wheel.
Caves, went on a 3-day river safari, climbed,
There’s a wide range of models and styles to choose from so there is bound to be something to suit everyone from the abseiled, high-roped and white-water rafted, and • Descent into a cave system (including
awesome 2 seater MINI Roadster to the mighty four door, 5 seat MINICountryman. swam and snorkelled in the tropical sea. Wow! millions of bats and their droppings!), a
river safari, a 320m zip wire above the
Call or pop in today to discover more and don’t forget to quote Ref: KHS24 A full account of the expedition will be in this rainforest and snorkelling above coral
year’s Coventrian magazine. Edited highlights and exotic f sh in the national park.
are listed below. One student aptly summarised the trip, “The
Sytner COVENTRY • Completing a jungle survival course before whole eco-challenge had been a wonderful
setting of on the main expedition.
and amazing experience. Every moment was
128 Holyhead Road, Coventry CV5 8NA • Voluntary work: installing f eld drains and wicked and it was truly a trip of a lifetime.
How lucky we are to have been given the
organising a sports afternoon at a primary
02476 600700 school in Tiga Papan opportunity to test ourselves in so many
dif erent ways, to see so many spectacular
www.sytnercoventrymini.co.uk • A four day D of E Gold expedition on a animals, plants and landscapes, and to achieve
variety of terrain around the Tip of Borneo.
so much.”
Routes included gravel tracks, beaches, oil
palm plantations, rice paddies and traditional Our grateful thanks go to Mr and Mrs Wade for
villages. The campsites were all ‘wild’ and leading this incredible expedition during their
Official fuel economy figures for the MINI Range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 26.4-67.3mpg (10.7-4.2l/100km). Extra Urban very varied! summer holiday.
44.8-80.7mpg (6.3-3.5l/100km). Combined 35.8-74.3mpg (7.9-3.8l/100km). CO2 emissions 184-99g/km.
*Test drive available to applicant age and status and subject to model availability. Drivers must present a current driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
03
OPEN for 24 HOURS. trIpS News…
SPECIAL 24 HOUR TEST DRIVES FOR Year 7
*
KING HENRY VIII NEWSLETTER READERS. at Ilam –
making a
splash
from page one
harder as we took to the water in solo kayaks and this time several of small trinkets was duly purchased. The last day saw the students
students turned turtle within moments of leaving the shore. Finally, starting to fl ag as a lack of sleep started to kick in. Nevertheless they
it was time to build a raft in order to travel out into the reservoir as still had the energy to take a short walk near Ilam Hall and to haul
a team. Despite the students’ best ef orts with drums, beams and their bags back to the coach for the journey home.
ropes, most rafts disintegrated quite quickly and very sensibly the
students accepted their fate and threw themselves into the murky This was another fantastic week with great weather and many new
water in scenes reminiscent of the Titanic going down. friendships blossoming. The Year 7 students are indebted to Mrs
Horton, Mr and Mrs Wade and all the staf who gave up their week
to support the activities. All that remained was for the parents to try
Thursday provided a welcome return to dry land and the students vainly to wash their child’s grubby clothes that came home and for
put their best feet forward as they ascended Mam Tor to the famous the students to have a good sleep ready for a return to school and
landslip site, descended into the Blue John cavern and f nally made their usual routines. Well done, Year 7!
it into the castle itself. Most importantly to the Year 7s, this was their
f rst chance to fl ash their cash in the gift shop and a staggering array Mr Morton
Eco explorers hit new heights
A world of adventure, new experiences and unexpected treasures awaited us...
Twenty-two intrepid students embarked on a trip • A three day trek up Mt Kinabalu, including
of a lifetime to Sabah on the island of Borneo. sleeping above 3,000m in freezing
They slept in a traditional longhouse, camped conditions before a 1:30am ascent of the
out in the jungle, carried out a community summit at 4,095m. The group f nally stood
project, completed a Gold D of E Expedition, at the highest point in SE Asia.
reached the summit of Mt Kinabalu, saw lots
of amazing wildlife (including orang-utans, sun • Visits to the orang-utan and sun bear
1 day, 24 hours or 1440 minutes! That’s how long you can get your mitts on a MINI for from Sytner Coventry. Simply call to bears, proboscis monkeys, beautiful birds and rehabilitation centres to learn about the
arrange a test drive * and quote Ref: KHS24 and in no time at all you can be out enjoying the magic that comes from driving enormous butterfl ies), entered the world of bats, challenges of helping these beautiful
animals to survive in the wild
cockroaches and scorpions in the Gomantong
a MINI. Nippy go-kart handling, gadgets and gizmos galore plus as much fun that’s possible from behind the wheel.
Caves, went on a 3-day river safari, climbed,
There’s a wide range of models and styles to choose from so there is bound to be something to suit everyone from the abseiled, high-roped and white-water rafted, and • Descent into a cave system (including
awesome 2 seater MINI Roadster to the mighty four door, 5 seat MINICountryman. swam and snorkelled in the tropical sea. Wow! millions of bats and their droppings!), a
river safari, a 320m zip wire above the
Call or pop in today to discover more and don’t forget to quote Ref: KHS24 A full account of the expedition will be in this rainforest and snorkelling above coral
year’s Coventrian magazine. Edited highlights and exotic f sh in the national park.
are listed below. One student aptly summarised the trip, “The
Sytner COVENTRY • Completing a jungle survival course before whole eco-challenge had been a wonderful
setting of on the main expedition.
and amazing experience. Every moment was
128 Holyhead Road, Coventry CV5 8NA • Voluntary work: installing f eld drains and wicked and it was truly a trip of a lifetime.
How lucky we are to have been given the
organising a sports afternoon at a primary
02476 600700 school in Tiga Papan opportunity to test ourselves in so many
dif erent ways, to see so many spectacular
www.sytnercoventrymini.co.uk • A four day D of E Gold expedition on a animals, plants and landscapes, and to achieve
variety of terrain around the Tip of Borneo.
so much.”
Routes included gravel tracks, beaches, oil
palm plantations, rice paddies and traditional Our grateful thanks go to Mr and Mrs Wade for
villages. The campsites were all ‘wild’ and leading this incredible expedition during their
Official fuel economy figures for the MINI Range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 26.4-67.3mpg (10.7-4.2l/100km). Extra Urban very varied! summer holiday.
44.8-80.7mpg (6.3-3.5l/100km). Combined 35.8-74.3mpg (7.9-3.8l/100km). CO2 emissions 184-99g/km.
*Test drive available to applicant age and status and subject to model availability. Drivers must present a current driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
