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Read MoreKing’s Lynn Capri Club 25th Anniversary
King’s Lynn Capri Club (KLCC) recently celebrated their 25th anniversary as a club with their annual Show & Shine event on the 24th July 2016 in Heacham (read a show report here). Charley Batchelor, Club Secretary and interim Chairman, outlines the club history, members’ cars and member benefits. The club has recently introduced a programme called KLCC Connect to open the club to other Ford...
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Read MoreEvent Safety Matters
Safety is always an important consideration for any club attending or running an event. Good planning and an awareness of the risks are important factors in ensuring that exhibitors and visitors have an enjoyable experience on the day. One of the best examples of an Event Guidance Document is the one produced and used by the Military Vehicle Trust and recently updated by Tim Hawkes, MVT Events Manager. We...
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Read MoreDrive It Day 2016
Drive it Day is an annual event promoted by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) to highlight the range and diversity of the historic vehicle movement in the United Kingdom. The event commemorates the running of the 1000 Mile Trial in 1900 when 64 cars started from London on a test of reliability and roadworthiness. This year’s event took place on Sunday 24th April 2016. Clubs plan...
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Read MoreSEO for Club Websites Part Two
Following on from his previous article on Search Engine Optimisation, Kevin McGreevy, an experienced SEO expert, akes a look at how to improve a club website by paying attention to the content, the social outreach aspect of a website and linking strategies. Clubs can help each other online by providing good links to relevant content on eash other’s websites. It also makes a club website more...
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Read MoreWebsite Suits Club to a T
Having previously discussed if a club actually needs a website and looked at how they use their websites, it may be of interest to actually ask a club’s opinion. Even though club’s have similar needs such as advertising upcoming events, communicating with existng and potential members, etc., their website is a place where the personality of the club becomes evident. Some focus exclusively on...
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Read MoreSEO for Club Websites Part One
Search Engine Optimisation (or SEO) is often an area of website management which can create confusion for a club; particularly as it is difficult to make sense of all the advice and information available on countless websites and books on the subject. With this in mind, Kevin McGreevy, an experienced SEO expert, offers some practical advice for clubs wanting to improve their website’s online...
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Hands Up For Clubs
Generating a sustainable income is a constant feature of any club administrator’s life. Money keeps a club healthy and supports member activities such as club meetings, runs and dinners. It can often be difficult to know where to start any fundraising programme, particularly as clubs rely on volunteers, who don’t always see raising money as the most exciting activity. Tony Fitzpatrick has experience of...
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Highways, Byways & Trunk Roads
Spring is on the way and the days are getting warmer. It is a perfect excuse to get the car out of the garage and join your fellow club members on an afternoon run. However, a nice drive around the countryside to the strains of ‘Born To Be Wild’ (get your motor runnin’…) will soon be replaced by ‘Breaking The Law’ as such a spontaneous run is now a legal impossibility in Northern Ireland. Parades...
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King’s Lynn Capri Club 25th Anniversary
King’s Lynn Capri Club (KLCC) recently celebrated their 25th anniversary as a club with their annual Show & Shine event on the 24th July 2016 in Heacham (read a show report here). Charley Batchelor, Club...
Read More
Event Safety Matters
Safety is always an important consideration for any club attending or running an event. Good planning and an awareness of the risks are important factors in ensuring that exhibitors and visitors have an enjoyable...
Read More
Drive It Day 2016
Drive it Day is an annual event promoted by the Federation of British Historic...
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SEO for Club Websites Part Two
Following on from his previous article on Search Engine Optimisation, Kevin...
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Website Suits Club to a T
Having previously discussed if a club actually needs a website and looked at...
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SEO for Club Websites Part One
Search Engine Optimisation (or SEO) is often an area of website management...
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Highways, Byways & Trunk Roads
Spring is on the way and the days are getting warmer. It is a perfect excuse...
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