On Wednesday 23rd June the East Anglian Section held what should have been their first post lockdown event, a picnic at Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve organised by Brian Aket. Despite the Covid restrictions the event took place as it was outdoors and could easily be limited to 30 people.
A totally informal gathering at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking on the second Sunday of each month commencing 09.30. We chat, debate, discuss and a 'hole in the wall' cafe serves excellent refreshments and bacon butties.
Historic Vehicles are formally recognised by the UK Government when they attain an age of 40 years.
The global qualification for a Historic Vehicle is 30 years as defined by the Fédération International des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA). The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) is the authorised national representative of FIVA.
The meeting followed the usual format and we are pleased that all committee members were re-elected. We welcomed Mark Kingstone who was unanimously elected as a new member to our committee.
The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance.
Today the 25th May 2021 Campaigners have set up The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance trade group to fight for workers including engineers, specialist restores, dealers and parts suppliers.
At the invitation of Steve Wilson and his team at Fisher Restoration about 24 Alvises with nearly 50 members attended a ‘Pop up’ event at Chateau Impney on Saturday 22nd May 2021.
On 21st May, several hardy members of the East Anglia section braved the winter like elements to attend Sue and David Little’s inaugural ramble initiative.