EASTBOURNE HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUB

HISTORIC TRANSPORT FESTIVAL CANCELLED

Due to the current Covid-19 situation, the annual Hellingly Festival of Transport held at Broad Farm over the August Bank Holiday weekend, has been cancelled for 2020.

Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club Ltd, the organisers of the FOT, have regretfully decided that this year’s event, which would have been the 45th, should not go ahead. Despite some relaxation of the lockdown, it is felt that a gathering of several thousand people would cause unnecessary risks for club members, our volunteers and partners, together with the potential implications for the Emergency Services.

Steve Young, Chairman of the EHVC, said, “The Club has taken the decision to cancel this year’s event, the first time ever in over 40 years. The show is all about an enjoyable and safe experience for both Entrants and the general public and we are mindful of the effects of the size of the event on all involved, including the local Hellingly Village residents. The planning stage for this year’s show was well underway and we thank all involved for their hard work. However, we will be back stronger than ever next year and look forward to welcoming everyone in August 2021.”

To all Club Members:

FOT Picnic - Sunday 30 August 2020

The Club Directors have agreed that we should hold an informal event on Sunday 30 August - which would have been in the middle of FOT weekend.This is subject to there being no further restrictions on gatherings imposed by HMG.
This is an opportunity for us to meet up with our 'toys' for what may be the only opportunity this year.

- Self help picnic on FOT field on Sunday 30 August from 11.00 to 4.00pm
- Suitably 'socially distanced'
- Club Members only and family, but no outside guests.
- NO overnight camping.
- Bring your historic vehicle along.
- We will provide a couple of loos.

Richard Lee (owner of Broad Farm) has agreed to us using the field.
Please let me know if you are likely to attend, so we have some idea of numbers. Also, pass the word to other Club Members.
Any members interested in videoing their car with a short commentary which could be uploaded to either EHVC facebook for the run up to this years cancelled event? Or even send over some photos from years back with some history of the vehicle, past to present photos would be good.

John Bishop
Vice-Chairman and Events Organiser 01323 843202

Club Nights

Until further Notice
CANCELLED

Succession Planning

This is important for the Club,So please read and inwardly digest.
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The EHVC currently has 7 Directors plus
8/9 Ex- Officio Members handling specific tasks,
out of a membership of some 150.
Some have been in their roles for a considerable time and we are all 'getting-on' in years!

If the Club (and FOT) is to continue and flourish in the future, then some additional support is needed from Members who have the time, interest and skills to become part of the management group.

Our Company Secretary, Mike Bray, has indicated he wishes to stand down from the post in 2021.

Ideally, what the Directors would like, is for the key Club and FOT Officers to have a "deputy" or someone in the wings, to take on some of the duties and be in a position to "step-up" in due course.

This would help spread the load, and would also importantly provide the necessary back-up in the event of any of the current post holders being unavailable for any reason.

None of what we do is "rocket science" and a few more willing hands will bring vital help - and also bring some fresh thinking to our deliberations !

Please contact me if you are interested in helping your club to thrive for the foreseeable future.

Dave Bone
Secretary