Events Diary
Unfortunately due to ill health Chris Davies has had to step down from the post of Events Diary Collator. The CoM and all members of the MVT wish Chris all the very best. A big thank you is due to Chris for all the extremely hard work he has put into the running of the MVT over many years. Thank you Chris.
Nigel Hubert is taking over the position of Events Diary Collator. He can be contacted by emailing events@mvt.org.uk
There is now the possibility of submiting your event on line. This is the preferred method and can be accessed from the Events page or by clicking this link
ATTENTION ALL MVT AREA SECRETARIES - IMPORTANT NEWS.
Dear Area Secretaries
Please be aware that if your area wishes to apply for a Loan or a Grant for a event/show that you are planning for the 2011 year you will need to apply by October 31st 2010. It should be emphasized that this dateline applies only to events and shows - any other applications from Areas for equipment etc can be considered at any time of the year.
Your application should be sent to Alan Cogdell, MVT Treasurer. Please ensure that your applications includes, detailed financial projections for the planned event/show, full accounts of your previous show/event, if you have put one on, and a statement of the balance held in your Area's Account. Further details of what is required are outlined in the Area Manual – Section 3 Page 10. The only change is the need to apply on annual basis for shows and events rather than 3 weeks prior to any CoM meeting.
All your requests will then be considered together by the Loan/Grants sub-committee so that it can put its recommendations to the CoM at the November meeting and a decision communicated to you shortly after that.
It is felt that in this way by considering all applications at the same time a fair and equitable allocation of the funds available can be made.
Many thanks
Pip Robinson
MVT Area Liaison Officer
The National Show 2010
The CoM has decided to designate the Trucks and Troops at Beaulieu in Hampshire the National MVT Show for 2010. For further information click here
HGV MOT Testing Exemptions: A consultation - update 11/02/2010
Some members may be aware of the Consultation Document that has been raised by the Department for Transport (DfT) with regard to proposals to reduce the number of categories of HGV that are exempt from MOT testing. In summary the position is this:
1. If you own a post-1960 HGV (all pre-1960 HGVs are exempt, and it is not proposed to withdraw this), then it must go through an HGV test, unless it falls into one of the test exempt categories. This list of exemptions is being reviewed, and the DfT is proposing to withdraw some of those exemption categories.
2. The DfT has issued a consultation document, which can be accessed at
the website: http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/mottestingexemptions/consultation.pdf
This shows the full list of current exemptions, and those planned to be withdrawn. There are few exempt categories that would apply to Military Vehicles. If, however, you believe you own an exempt vehicle, then it is recommended you check the website to confirm the current and proposed position. If you consider your vehicle is exempt, and that the category under which it is covered is being considered for withdrawal, then you can put a submission to the DfT stating why you believe it should remain exempt, via the website (or by letter).
3. The Military Vehicle Trust (MVT) and the Invicta Military Preservation Society (IMPS) are already working with the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) to put
submissions to the DfT, on behalf of MV owners, which particularly address:
- concerns of HGV owners, who may now have to have their vehicle tested, about access to testing stations, potentially prohibitive cost of tests, etc.
- ensuring that HGV testing of historic vehicles takes account of their design and construction at the time they were built (similar to the ordinary MoT test), so that there are not requirements to have HGVs 'upgraded' to include modern criteria, and that HGV MoT testers are properly aware of the nature of historic vehicles and apply a standard set of rules across all testing stations, but always recognising the importance of road safety.
- mitigating as much as possible the administrative impact of HGV testing for historic vehicles, such as access to testing stations; making inspectors available to inspect vehicles on site, where access to testing stations is impractical; keeping costs down, etc, but again recognising the importance of road safety.
- promoting to the DfT the responsibility of MV owners of exempt vehicles to ensure that their vehicles are safe and roadworthy, and do not use the exemption to put unsafe vehicles onto the public highway.
As responsible historic vehicle clubs MVT and IMPS support efforts to improve road safety. Our role is to try to promote a balance in legislation that properly reflects both road safety and the technical aspects of historic vehicles, as well as ensuring that, where possible, the membership is aware of their legal obligations.
Club Shop New Items and Price Reductions !
The Shop Manager is pleased to announce that following a review of stock the MVT has decided to reduce the prices of many items.
He has also introduced Hoodys for Children and Adults, Woolen Knitted Army Style Hats, Thermal Mugs with the MVT logo and a new green Tax Disc Holder
Click here for full listing
New Open General Export Licence (OGEL)
We have been advised that theThe Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) have announced the introduction of a new Open General Export Licence (OGEL) for Historic Military Vehicles and Artillery Pieces, which took effect from the 1st November 2009.
In summary, MVs less than 50 years old, and certain de-activated artillery pieces, are now covered by the new OGEL, in addition to vehicles over 50 years old. Click here for the new regulations and links to the Export Control Organsation
NOTE: For those who have already registered for the previous OGEL (Historic Military Vehicles), their registration details will automatically be transferred to the new amended licence so they will not need to re-register.
Chairman's Report Winter 2009
