Club Expo 2022 Is Back!

Published: 07/01/2022

Following the success of previous events the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs will host the next Club Expo on 22 January 2022 at the British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ. Club Expo 2022 will deliver some new topics in addition to your favourite subjects such as DVLA and Insurance Question time. All discussions will be delivered in a plenary and due to the nature of the information available we shall endeavour to provide an extended lunchbreak to enable you to grab a bite to eat in the cafeteria and take some time to view the museum. We currently have the following speakers confirmed.

Welcome - David Whale
Our Chairman, David Whale will open the proceedings and provide you with the Federation’s perspective on Club Expo and introduce Tom Caren from the British Motor Museum as Show Manager. Tom will acquaint you with all the necessary information on the Museum before other guest speakers delight you with the following:

Key Note Address – Historic Vehicles & the Future 
Rt Hon Sir Greg Knight MP
The Rt Hon Sir Greg Knight MP, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group will deliver a key note address at Club Expo 2022. Regular attendees of the event will recall the request to ask Sir Greg to attend and we are delighted to announce his attendance and commitment to historic vehicles and the future.

Our Environmental Journey Towards the Future
Tom Worthington – Tree-V
Your chance to listen and engage with the new and exciting opportunity the Federation along with Tree-V has to offer in becoming more environmentally friendly. Learn about the ways in which you can help by capturing carbon whether it be on an individual or club basis.

Insurance Question Time
Greg Nock – Peter James Insurance
Previously Greg Nock with host provided us with an insight to the Club Scheme and Product Liability. This year we welcome any insurance related queries. 

DVLA Question Time
Ian Edmunds
Our very own Ian Edmunds along with host will be answering some of the most popular DVLA related questions.

Making Tax Digital
Barbara Whale
New for this year and by request are details on Making Tax Digital. Practising Chartered Accountant Barbara Whale along with her host will provide you with valuable information to ensure you are following the correct procedures. 

Classic Car Loan Project
Bob Wilkinson
To provide an update on the project and what you can do to be part of a unique and rewarding experience.

Archiving & Scanning Workshop From Genus
To continue on previous Club Expo Archives sessions, we will be hosting a presentation from FBHVC Trade Supporter Genus; specialists in the field of document digitisation, microfilming and imaging hardware.
They will help delegates to better understand:
•    Why you should digitise?
•    What items can be digitised?
•    How you digitise?
•    What can be achieved?
•    What standards you should meet?
•    What you must do to prepare material for scanning

They will also provide an overview of their recent Genus projects to show what is possible. 

Additional Club Expo Information…  
If you wish to raise any questions to any of our speakers, please forward them in advance of the day to secretary@fbhvc.co.uk. 

Also featured will be a limited number of interesting companies we wish you to meet including Traders whose specialisms are solely for the Club industry. No conflicting businesses will be present. As well as enjoying the talks we hope for you to meet other clubs and help towards building a community of like-minded historic vehicle enthusiasts. You never know, you may learn something invaluable for your club from another!

How Much Will It Cost? 
The Federation and British Motor Museum are offering the service free of charge and will commence at 10am and close at 4pm.

How Do I Book? 
Due to space limitations, we can only take a booking for two representatives from each member Club or Association. If more representatives from your organisation wish to attend, please contact Emma in the Federation office via secretary@fbhvc.co.uk. To book please forward the names and contact information for each person wishing to attend either via post to FBHVC, PO Box 295, Upminster, Essex, RM14 9DG or email to secretary@fbhvc.co.uk 

We hope you can attend and look forward to meeting you again (or for the first time) very soon.