MVT SHOP
The MVT shop is pleased to announce the introduction of 5 new items:
(1) Ladies Fit V-Neck T Shirts
(2) Male NATO Style V Neck Sweater
(3) Male Jumpers
(4) Umbrellas
(5) Active Fleece Blanket
In addition the prices of several items have been reduced. Click here for shop
Safety guide for organisers of MVT events
Please note there is a new Event Guidence for organisation of MVT events issued 19/06/2010 and should be consulted for all MVT show organisers. Full details are at this link
Thefts
I have a sad story to tell. Phil Hook went with a re-enactment group to the Normandy beaches in June. Whilst in Ste Mère Eglise he left his Jeep parked in the main square in order to visit the museum nearby. When he returned he discovered that a helmet and an M1 carbine stowed in the Jeep under a canvas cover had been stolen. The matter was reported to the local police. Be warned! When you are taking your vehicle anywhere do not assume that items in it will not attract the attention of thieves. Please take care of your valuable military items.
Geoff Fletcher
and another one
STOLEN on 6th June 2010 in Arromanches - Willys Jeep Chassis No: 53333
- Belgian Registration Number OAB 076. This car has no markings. I
have the details of the owner if anyone has information on the
whereabouts of this vehicle.
Richard Beddall rbeddall@aol.co.uk
Chairman's Report Summer 2010
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
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.
