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An urgent appeal by the RSPBB

28/11/2020

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This is an urgent appeal by the RSPBB (the Royal Society of Purchasing Barney Bears).
​​Many of our brothers have found loving homes with group members, but for those left behind with Gar, life isn’t good.

​It’s bad enough he has 2 Basset hounds which keep looking at us like chew toys, but now he’s started dressing us in Christmas tinsel and is playing ABBA and Shirley Bassey constantly on the wireless!
​Please end our suffering - purchase a Barney bear in time for Xmas. If we hear ‘Big Spender‘ one more time, we’re going to leap into the coal fire. You can adopt us below; please help!

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Enthusiasts calendar - It's a best-seller!

24/11/2020

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The rather special 2021 Enthusiasts Calendar featuring almost 50 stunning members' classics is now our best-selling calendar ever! To date around 80 copies have been printed by Phil and his hard-working team of elves at Alvaston Press which exceeds sales of all our previous calendars - but it's not too late to bag yourself a copy. Feedback has been very positive, so don't miss out!
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Grand Tour of the Scottish Coast 2022

22/11/2020

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Announcing our most epic tour ever, the Scotland North Coast 500. Spread over 9 nights and a whopping 1600 plus miles, scheduled for September 2022 - interested?

​Full details can be found on the button below and in the Events section on Facebook. All vehicles - British or not - are welcome, provided they are pre-2000.

​Note you need to be a member of "Enthusiasts of British Motor Vehicles Built Before 1985" to view the tour details.
Details and Register Interest
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Enthusiasts Teddy Bear now available

20/11/2020

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Just in time for Christmas - Barney, our gorgeous and slightly grumpy Enthusiasts Teddy Bear is dressed in a white t shirt with the group logo printed in full colour.

​Barney sits 20cm tall and is silky-soft - just made for cuddling! He can sit as comfortably at home as in the office or car, and is priced at a very reasonable £6.25 + shipping.
Important
  • Because Barney is hand-made, his appearance and colour can vary slightly.
  • This long pile (haired) soft toy is recommended for children of 12 months and over with parental discretion advised, is CE marked and conforms to the European Regulations EN71.
  • We accept PayPal and most major debit/credit cards
  • Shipping rates will be displayed after you enter your delivery address and before you commit to buy.
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FBHVC National Historic Vehicle Survey reveals significant contribution to UK economy

19/11/2020

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The results of the 2020 National Historic Vehicle Survey have been announced by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs. The summary results were revealed during the Virtual Lancaster Classic Motor Show with Discovery, filmed at the NEC this month. 

Key Points

•    Number of historic vehicles on DVLA database has increased yet again to 1.5 million
•    The historic movement now worth over £7.2 billion to UK economy
•    4,000 businesses employing over 34,000 people
•    700,000 enthusiasts – up from 500,000 in 2016
•    Overall, historic vehicles account for less than 0.2% of the total miles driven in the UK
•    35% of owners either already or are willing to contribute to a carbon reduction scheme
•    56% of historic vehicles are on SORN
See summary results
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Enthusiasts 2021 Calendar available now

16/11/2020

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By Admin. 
Our shiny new 2021 calendar - available to order now in our online shop - is the culmination of a significant collaborative effort involving a number of proud members, Phil & his team at Alvaston Press and also our own Admin team. We think the results are our best yet! 
Priced at just £8.30 the new-style design is printed on A4 paper and hangs with 2 sides visible - a full A4 sheet for car photos and a further full A4 side for dates, giving plenty of space for important dates in your schedule. 
Our grateful thanks to all the members who sent in their photographs - we were able to use most of them. A small number couldnt be included due to quality issues (print is more demanding than displaying on-screen) and we're sorry if you are disappointed this time.
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Enthusiasts Teddy Bears coming soon

11/11/2020

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From Admin
Do you remember your first Teddy? We all do at Admin Towers, and to help us through these dark times we're bringing back the Teddy Bear for today's generation as well as for those who just love a good cuddle - which is most of us if we're honest.
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Meet Barney, our gorgeous and slightly grumpy Enthusiasts Teddy Bear dressed in a white t shirt that bears (geddit?) the group logo in full colour. Barney sits 20cm tall and is silky-soft - just made for cuddling! He can sit as comfortably at home as in the office or car, and will be priced at a very reasonable £6.25 + shipping.
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Because Barney is hand-made, his appearance and colour can vary slightly. This long pile (haired) soft toy is recommended for children of 12 months and over with parental discretion advised, is CE marked and conforms to the European Regulations EN71.
Availability:
We are expecting Barney to arrive at Admin Towers as early as next week. As soon as everything is ready Barney will be made available in our online shop - we plan to start shipping him to his new owners in good time for Christmas, so watch this space!
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CMS Online Edition next Saturday!

10/11/2020

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from Alison Judge, Club Coordinator, Clarion Events
We are looking forward to the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery ONLINE next Saturday!  Thank you to all clubs that have submitted videos and photos for consideration, they are brilliant.
 
The Online Edition is free for everyone to enjoy on the Show’s Facebook page from 9am on Saturday 14th November. 
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We now accept all major credit cards

6/11/2020

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by Admin
Some members tell us they are unable to use PayPal in our online shop, so we are pleased to announce that we can now accept all major credit cards including Mastercard, Visa, Amex and more. We do still accept PayPal for those preferring to use it.
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Enthusiasts Car Stickers in stock now

4/11/2020

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by Admin
The Enthusiasts Car Sticker created for us by Phil at Alvaston Press is designed to fix on the inside of glass.
Bearing our circular logo design and made from high quality 7yr anti-fade vinyl, the stickers are coated so they stick to glass on contact, but can be peeled and reused if you change the car.

Measures 3" x 3" (75mm x 75mm) approx.
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Shipping
UK standard shipping is included in the price. To ensure a fair deal for overseas members, International shipping rates will be discounted by the UK shipping cost and shown on-screen after you enter your delivery address. Please note we cannot send to addresses in Africa.

Click here for information and to order
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Classic Christmas cards supporting the Ben charity

2/11/2020

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by Admin

This year, send great cards and support a great cause

Good members of this fine parish, one of our fine members David Burke asked if we could promote a worthy cause. Its not something we usually do but after reading up its history its a charity close to many classic vehicle lovers hearts and the entire Admin team immediately wanted to support this one.

Here's a quick overview of the 'Ben' charitable organisation 
Ben was founded in 1905 by A J Wilson while he was working for Dunlop tyres, and was originally called the Cycle Trades Benevolent Fund. At the time there were only a few hundred cars on the road and the automotive industry had yet to be born but by 1908, recognising the unstoppable rise of the car, ‘Motor’ was added to the fund’s name and in 1924 it became The Motor and Cycle Trades Benevolent Fund. The fund’s original aims were to provide help to people who fell on hard times (there was no welfare system until after WWII) by handing out grants via a network of local offices.

Over the years various other benevolent funds were amalgamated into Ben, including coachbuilders and agricultural engineering, and the charity ​now supports people from right across automotive and its allied trades. In 1947 Ben bought the Lynwood site for £16,000 and opened a care home there in 1948. The fund moved from its London W1 HQ to Lynwood in 1972 and they’ve been there ever since. Ben now runs three residential care centres and a day centre and their support services deliver far more than just grants, but the central aim – to help those in need – remains true.

So here's the pitch bit! Click on the button just below and choose from a range of classic car Christmas cards - send them off to the classic car lovers in your life and feel the festive felicitations sprinkle stardust on thy soul (yes we know it's only September but it will be almost November by the time you have read this)!
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Note: Enthusiasts of British Motor Vehicles Built Before 1985 has no connection or affiliation with the Ben charity - we simply think it's a good cause worth supporting.
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      • Yorkshire Moors Driving Tour 2019
      • Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show NEC Nov 2019
      • New Forest Driving Tour 2019
      • Gloucester Vintage & Steam Extravaganza Photo Gallery 2019
      • Tour of the Dark Peak Photo Gallery 2019
      • Codgers do the Cotswolds 2019
      • Bubble Car Museum Gallery 2019
      • Brecon Beacons driving tour 2019
      • Morgan Factory tour 2019
      • Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2019
    • 2018 >
      • Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show NEC November 2018
      • Isle of Wight Tour 2018
      • Brunel's Somerset Tour Gallery 2018
      • Gloucester Vintage Extravaganza 2018
      • Maesteg Charity Classic Car Show & Driving Tour 2018
      • Bubble Car Museum & Driving Tour 2018
      • Peak District Driving Tour 2018
      • Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2018
      • Coventry Transport Museum 2018 >
        • Joel Lodder's 2018 Coventry meet gallery
    • 2017 >
      • Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show NEC November 2017
      • Snowdonia Driving Tour 2017
      • Gloucester Vintage Extravaganza 2017
      • Lupin Farm Charity Car Show 2017
      • The Shackleton Trust 2017
      • Crich Tramway Museum 2017
      • Bubble Car Museum 2017
      • Pride of Longbridge 2017
      • April 2017 Practical Classics Restoration Show (NEC)
    • 2016 >
      • Crich Tramway Museum 2016
    • 2015 >
      • Bubble Car Museum 2015
      • Coventry Transport Museum 2015
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