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Once again we were delighted with the response to Drive It Day all around the country. There really was something for everyone, everywhere within the UK. Our website carried details of member clubs events (and some even had to be flagged as ‘fully subscribed’ before the day) and has a range of the many, many pictures that were sent in – there are even some video clips on YouTube. Very many thanks to all the clubs and individuals that made 26 April such a special day and for all the feedback about the success of the events. We have also been delighted to note the large sums of money that are being raised by clubs for charity, particularly on Drive It Day. In future we will be conducting some more research into this so please don’t be shy about the good work done and let us know how much money has been collected for good causes.

The Federation was again at the Royal Oak, Bishopstone. This pub is a superb venue with a self-confessed classic car nut for a landlord, and also with excellent food and beer. There was an official photographer there on the day and his pictures of the day can be found at www.photoboxgallery.com/martinphelps. There are plenty to choose from as we had over 100 visitors, including about 40 AJS and Matchless owners, but also ex-military, light commercials, and cars of all ages from a rare 1911 White to a modern-day Mustang.

The event is always held on the nearest Sunday to 23 April, so next year it will be 25 April 2010. This day was chosen four years ago to commemorate the 64 cars that set off from London on 23 April 1900 on the first day of the Thousand Mile Trial – an incredible undertaking and one which we believe deserves an annual celebration.