4x4 enthusiast’s funeral procession Friday 23rd October 2009

Hardly an 'event' I realise, but I couldn't think of another place to post the following ...

Did you know Lawlor ‘La La’ Varley? A Jap 4x4, Land Rover and military vehicle enthusiast, he sadly gave his unequal fight against the BIG ‘C’ last week.

His last request? A soddin’ great procession of 4x4’s through his home town of Handforth near Wilmslow in Cheshire.

Whether you knew the man or not, if you can join us in the procession (or obviously afterwards), it would be greatly appreciated by his family, friends and me!

Well known amongst the 4x4 community, he was also an Official/Marshal since 1997 at Weston Park International 4x4 & Military Family Show in Shrops 1997-99, Wheels ‘n’ Tracks the UK Round of the Europa Truck Trial in Hants 2000, National 4x4 Show & British Off-Road Motorsport Show at Trentham Gardens in Staffs 2001-03, National 4x4 Show & Adventure Travel Show at Shuttleworth in Beds 2004, Guinness World Records™ “Longest Land Rover Procession” World Record Attempt Towcester in Northants 2004-05, Off-Road UK in Leics 2005, Guinness World Records™ “4x4 World Record Attempt Weekend” Towcester 2006, 4x4 Market events in 2008, LandyJumbles in 2008, plus the War & Peace military shows at Whitbread Hop Farm in Kent 2003-09. Yes, he was a true enthusiast!


Friday 23rd October 2009: Hearse leaves Lawlor's @ 1pm. 20 Wallingford Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 3JU. Tea/coffee/lager/wine beer etc. at No. 20 for those come earlier.

Funeral itself is at Macclesfield Crematorium, 87 Prestbury Rd, Macclesfield, SK10 3BU @ 2pm. 01625 422330

Funeral supper: Pinewood Menzies Hotel, Wilmslow Road, Handforth - there will be food and drink.

Family flowers only according to Lawlor’s sister (unless anyone has strong feelings and wants to send flowers) with any donations to North West Air Ambulance.

Funeral directors are John Brierley and Son of Hazel Grove - 0161 483 0860.

Arranged by Bronco Bunny Bashers (all welcome) - camping available Thursday/Friday nights at Lapwing Hall Farm, Meerbrook, near Leek, Staffordshire ST13 8SR. Map ref. 118 – SJ989614. Lat: 53.1494. Long: 2.0164. 01538 300215. £2 per tent + £1 per person. £10 per motorhome with electricity. Very basic campsite with drinking water and Elsan emptying point – nowt else!

If you knew him well and can attend the funeral supper, please contact Jane on 01663 751941 (home), 0161 419 3775 (work) or her partner Bob's mobile. 07736235707.

See you there hopefully, we’ll raise a glass or three to a thoroughly good bloke!