Open road to a car for every occasion from car exchange club.com

www.carexchangeclub.com is a new concept that gives motor enthusiasts the opportunity to test drive the car of their dreams, switch to a suitable alternative for a special occasion or simply enjoy driving a different car when they feel like a change.

“Why drive one car when you can drive several?”, comments Holly Short, Managing Director. “If you yearn for a convertible for the weekend, a 4x4 for open country or a head turning car for the wedding of the year, it can be at your fingertips with car exchange club.com.”

car exchange club.com is a revolutionary new membership club which provides members with access to a database of like-minded car owners who are willing to exchange vehicles for a day, a week, a month or more. All cars are security checked through industry specialists HPI and the rights of car exchangers are protected by specially developed agreements which cover insurance arrangements, breakdown cover, mileage, vehicle usage and potential problems such as parking or speeding offences. An Ebay like member to member feedback forum is in place to provide useful information and build trust within the club.

Ordinary membership is free for those who want to test the water, allowing access to an exclusive database of other members and their cars. Actual exchange, however, is open only to Premium Members at a one-off annual fee of £145, allowing them to enjoy unlimited exchanges, the protection of effective vehicle checks and agreements as well as other member benefits.

“The principle of exchanging cars is very similar to the house exchange concept,” Comments Tim Hardman, Director. “It is based on the trust of an exchange with a like minded person. Potential problems are covered by prior agreement in writing”.

The car exchange club.com will appeal for may reasons; try-before-you-buy, switching to a practical alternative and of course, just for the fun of it for the many who enjoy cars for the spirit and lifestyle they provide. It is unlikely that one, or even two cars will tick every box for a real car aficionado – hence the fleets enjoyed by the super rich. “car exchange club.com is the intelligent way of driving every car you’ve ever wanted”, says Short.

Car exchange club.com is currently offering a founder member discount – Premium Membership at £45 instead of £145. In addition to this, anyone that joins, irrespective of level, and uploads their car details, will receive a £20 Virgin Wine Voucher.

Visit www.carexchangeclub.com or text exchange 7 to 88833 for further information.

WHAT ARE THE BEST IDEAS DREAMT UP IN THE PUB?

CAMRA throws down the gauntlet to pub geniuses to celebrate new book release.  Whether or not they ever see the light of day, it can’t be denied that some of the best ideas in human history have been formed over a pint in the pub. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has published Fuzzy Logic, a collection of these weird and wonderful revelations, and author Tom Waine is looking for the Great British public to submit their own “eureka” moments.

Some of the ideas in Fuzzy Logic include:-

THE ASBO PHONE LOCK
Sick of the cringing embarrassment of waking up to remember that text to your ex at 3am? Not anymore with this alcohol sensitive mobile phone.

THE CHEESE EASTER EGG
For those who prefer savoury to sweet, try this egg-shaped cheesy treat.

TELESCOPIC HEEL STILETTOS
Ladies, never fear that agonising walk home from the pub again, with these ingenious and (possibly) stylish collapsible high heels.

THE HUMAN CATFLAP
Never get locked out in the cold again.

AND MANY MORE…

Fuzzy Logic author Tom Waine said:- “Ever since there have been pubs, people have talked a load of nonsense in them. Every day of every week, pub geniuses across the land sit in the comfort of their local, dreaming up schemes to make a quick buck.  I’ve been extremely fortunate to witness some truly magnificent tosh being talked in pubs all around the country, and the best ideas are all gathered in Fuzzy Logic. Other pub geniuses can log their ideas at www.pubideas.com.”

The best 10 ideas submitted to Tom by Sunday November 25 2007 will win a copy of Fuzzy Logic, priced £9.99.  Fuzzy Logic is available direct from CAMRA at www.camra.org.uk/books, by calling 01727 867201, or from all good book shops.

Velvet Young Nature Photographer of the Year Competition, in association with WWF

SCA, the makers of Velvet family toilet tissue, recently came top in a WWF survey of the big 5 tissue manufacturers, who make up 75% of the European market, based on their environmental performance. To celebrate this, an exciting competition for families has just launched which aims to bring children closer to nature – the Velvet Young Nature Photographer of the Year.

According to latest research, kids desperately want to help protect the environment and show a keen interest in animals and nature, so all it takes is for mums to help encourage their kids to enter and get involved.  Does your child have a keen creative eye? With just a bit of support, you could help develop their photographic skills and interest in nature, get the chance to win some fabulous family prizes, whilst also feeling proud to be supporting a campaign that helps the environment. The new competition celebrates Velvet and WWF supporting nature together.

With parents leading such busy lives it is important to still find time to do their bit for the environment – and making the right shopping choices is one key thing. In the SCA forests, for every tree used in production, 3 more are planted. So, with Velvet, there is all the quality and softness that families love, yet also the reassurance that you are being kind to the planet.

You’ll find all the competition details at www.velvetbabymd.com. 6 winners (aged 5 to 16 years) will receive fabulous prizes including the adoption of an animal through WWF and a digital camera. One overall winner will then be selected who will not only get the prestigious title of Velvet Young Nature Photographer of the Year, but will also win an adventure packed family weekend, including outdoor nature activities and a weekend hotel stay, plus some additional photographic equipment. 

So get your budding photographers into the great outdoors to get snapping and send in their entries in time for the closing date of 7 January 2008!

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