FBHVC News #1/22

This is the first 2022 issue of FBHVC News - includes details of this year's Drive It Day event.
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Thanks to member Anthony Osborne for sharing it with us.

Drive it Day & Ride it Day 2022
National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads.

This year the date for your diary is Sunday 24th April 2022. In addition to Drive it Day, Sunday 24th April will also be Ride it Day. The term Ride it Day has been especially trademarked for our motorcycle enthusiasts and for all vehicles which are ridden and not driven!

With the success of raising £40,310 for NSPCC’s Childline® for Drive it Day 2021, we will once again be raising funds for Childline® through the sale of Drive it Day, and new for 2022, Ride it Day fundraising plates.

Our sales for 2021 far exceeded our expectations as the amount raised meant that the historic vehicle community joined together to fund ‘One Unforgettable Day’ meaning that the NSPCC’s Childline® activities were completely funded by our community for a whole 24 hour period. Our ‘One Unforgettable Day’ coincided with the opening day of Classic Motor Show on Friday 12th November. Let’s hope we can do it again, or even better still, raise more funds for such a worthwhile charity.
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Where can I purchase my fundraising plates?
That’s easy, just visit www.driveitday.co.uk to place your order. 
This year we have six variations for you to choose from. Each plate is pre-drilled and comes with 2 cable ties. To assist in your choice the dimensions and details are below:
 Regular vehicle plate dimensions:             290mm x 145mm
 Small vehicle plate dimensions: 150mm x 75mm
 
Drive it Day Regular £10.00
Drive it Day Regular (Platinum) £30.00
Drive it Day Small £10.00
Drive it Day Small (Platinum) £30.00
Ride it Day Small £10.00
Ride it Day Small (Platinum) £30.00
What are you waiting for, purchase your plate today! All you need to do is visit www.driveitday.co.uk to place your order. All profits go directly to NSPCC’s Childline® so lets make 2022 a Drive it Day to remember!

​Drive it Day/Ride it Day images
Also, please don’t forget to tell us about your event after Drive it Day/Ride it Day, we’d love to feature as many event reports as possible and images of the vehicles in attendance.