Background
The Wessex Vehicle Preservation Club (WVPC) was formed in 1971, by a small number of enthusiasts, membership is open to all those interested in classic or vintage vehicles however you don't have to own a vehicle to become a member. Since its conception membership of the club has shown a steady increase with the club now being one of the largest multi-make motor clubs in the south of England. In line with members wishes the club was incorporated following the 2007 AGM so we are now officially known as Wessex Vehicle Preservation Club Limited.
Chairman’s Report, Annual General Meeting 8 November 2011
As many of you will no doubt know by now, I have decided not to stand for re-election as your chairman and chief executive. I have enjoyed my time as chairman of the club and before that as a committee member, but I am afraid with the cut backs in local government staffing and a new job for me, I now feel that the time I can commit to serve the club has become insufficient to promote the club and its activities as I think it needs.
Mike and I have been unable to attend many of the events held during the last year, due to the pressure of work but have heard many good reports from the members about both their and others activities.
A big thank you goes to the members of the present and past committees for their support during the last two years and hope that you the members have enjoyed the various events that we the committee have organised on your behalf.
I would like to say how pleased I am to see some new members standing for election to the committee and I am sure that they will bring new ideas that will evolve to take the club forward into new activities and events.
As you are aware committee members give up their time freely to organise events for the club for the benefit of you the members, please continue to support them as this will ensure the clubs survival and growth.
Two very special thanks are due, firstly to Kath Thorpe for all her work in arranging the raffles on club nights this provides much enjoyment for members.
Secondly to my husband Mike for his work in developing and promoting the web site that is now used by both members of the WVPC and other clubs as a diary of local events hopefully the new web master will keep up the good work.
Thank you Mike for all your work and support especially over the last two years.
I am sure that the club will continue to enjoy success in the years to come, both Mike and I give you our best wishes for the future.
Sue Gotobed
Chairman and Chief Executive
Meetings
Wessex Vehicle Preservation Club meets at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Langton Arms situated in Tarrant Monkton near Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8RX. Tel: 01258 830225. This is a very traditional country pub offering a wide range of ales and a large selection of meals should you require to eat before the club meeting, they also provide accommodation if required.
Club nights are very informal and friendly sometimes with guest speakers giving talks on a wide range of subjects such as hill climbing, vintage motorcycles or areas of local interest such as slides of old Poole town. Other Club nights just give you a chance to meet and chat to fellow enthusiasts, maybe even join in a game of skittles and of course to be updated on forthcoming events, such as the many classic car shows held around Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. All club nights are free to members and their guests, why not drop in and meet us. Membership expires 31st December each year.
Magazine
The club issues a monthly magazine "Wessex Ways" to all members covering a wide range of interesting news and views on the club, its members and what they get up to. It includes an updated list of forthcoming events and activities, so that you can plan which of the events you want to enjoy.