The new posts are being created at the company’s Land Rover plant in Solihull, where nearly 5,000 people currently work, the firm said.

They are in support of the company’s ambition to deliver “40 significant product actions over the next five years”.

It said these could include new models or derivatives of existing cars.

Des Thurlby, human resources director at JLR, said: “This is great news for Solihull. We shall be increasing the plant workforce by more than 25%

Further info here: Link to BBC website

As you all know, Halleys of Dorking which was run by David Halley and supplied Land Rover parts to most of Surrey’s Land Rover fraternity closed down a while ago .

The good news is that his business and stock has been bought and is now trading as Halleys of Surrey.

Halleys of Surrey are now located at RedHill Aerodrome and run by Ian Etherton. Ian is passionate about Land Rovers and is putting everything into the business and needs your support. Please give him a ring on 01737 821272 and see what he can do for you. He can have parts couriered out to you next day and has recently started doing mail order.

If you fancy visiting him for a chat or to stand in awe at the stock he carries, he is located at:

Workshop 2
Redhill Aerodrome
Kings Mill Lane
South Nutfield
Surrey
RH1 5JZ

This is always a great event (see the photo gallery if you want an idea of the stalls & vehicles) but this year it is going to be even better as they are raising money for Help for Heroes.

Remember to get there early as the bargains do go very quickly!

This year, on top of the usual stalls there is an Off Road Treasure Hunt and Live band on Saturday night.

SLSLRC are organising a Off Road Treasure Hunt.
Local Pub is putting on a band at night.
Camping available (no extra cost)

Here is the information: (please repost this on any forums or club sites you are a member of!

CAPEL 4 X 4 AUTO JUMBLE SALE

Sunday 12th June 2011 – 10am onwards

Once again the popular Surrey 4×4 Autojumble is being held in Capel, Surrey by InsideOut
4×4 and Help for Heroes European Rally Team Sussex4heroes

This year Neil and Danny are running the autojumble to raise money for Help for Heroes a week before they go on the European Rally 2011 www.h4hrally.co.uk

FREE CAMPING on Saturday Night which is always popular so come along and support Help for Heroes!

Prices

Stalls from £15
Admission £4.50 per adult (children go free)
All monies raised goes directly to wounded soldiers and Help for Heroes

Directions

Old Barn Drive
The Street
Capel
Surrey
20 minutes from Junction 9 M25
Just off the A24, South of Dorking
Google Map location: http://tinyurl.com/ybndatk (scrollable, moveable Google Map)

Land Rover Owner International magazine and Live Promotions are delighted to announce the
2009 LRO Billing Show – on the traditional dates of July 17/18/19.

‘We’re delighted to be back at Billing, which is a magical venue for enthusiasts,’ says LRO’s editor-in-chief John Pearson. We felt it was essential to keep the tradition of Billing and Land Rover events going. There will be all the great content, trade and club stands and off-road course that are synonymous with Billing.

‘The event will be run by one of the country’s top show organisers, Live Promotions, so show-goers and exhibitors can be assured it will be highly professional, with good security and facilities.’

The LRO Billing Show is in addition to LRO’s other two successful events:

• The world’s biggest Land Rover show, the LRO Show at the East of England Showground,
Peterborough on September 12/13.
• The first major event of the year, the LRO Spring Adventure at Driffield Showground,
East Yorks, on May 9/10.

For further information on all three events see lroshow.com, or ring Live Promotions on 0871 230 7152
(24hr ticketline), 01775 768661 (trade booking and camping), or email info@lroshow.com