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fiat1010.qxd 04/11/2010 17:50 www.fiat500club.org.uk October 2010 Page a 102 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page b fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 1 500 News F I AT 5 0 0 C L U B MINUTES OF THE 18TH AGM OF THE FIAT 500 CLUB, HELD AT NOON ON SUNDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2010 AT ANTHONY HALL, ASTON CLINTON, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 1. Welcome from Carl Allan, Chairman. 2. Apologies for absence: Paul, Christine and Craig Anderson, Lesley Withers, Mike and Tracey England, Tom and Clare Chambers, Dick Haskins, David and Lisa Field, Rob Robinson. 3. Proposal and passing of the minutes from the last AGM: Proposed: Gino Mansi Seconded: Chris Page 4. Chairman’s Report: See attached copy of report 5. Treasurer’s report: Janet presented the club accounts and reported a profit of around £3,000 over the year. The accounts were proposed by Chris Page and seconded by Richard Cheetham. 6. Events report: Dave Knott reported on the year’s events. He welcomed Russell Gray as the new Events Secretary for the London area. 7. Election of Officers: Tom Chambers retains his position as Club President for another year, the fourth of five years. Nominations had been received for the following positions: Chairman: Carl Allan Proposed by Gino Mansi Seconded by Tom Hodgkin Treasurer: Janet Westcott Proposed by Tom Hodgkin Seconded by Chris Page Membership Secretary: Janet Westcott Proposed by Tom Hodgkin Seconded by Suzanne Wakeley Club Secretary: No accepted nominations were received 1 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 2 500 News Events Secretary: Dave Knott Proposed by Gino Mansi Seconded by Richard Cheetham 8. Any Other Business: Special thanks were given to non-committee members who have made a significant contribution to the running of the club during the year. These were Paula Grevitt who does the accounts, Julian Wakeley the webmaster, Tracy Knight who deals with the magazine advertisers and Chris Page who does a lot of printing for the club. Gifts were presented to those of the above who were present, plus the committee members, and further thanks and a gift to Anna Cheetham, the retiring club secretary. The Chairman closed the meeting. Attendees: Chris Page (89) A Rickenbach (1056) Roger Westcott (2) Tom Hodgkin (5) Richard Cheetham (1902) Carl Allan (296) Anna Cheetham (1902a) Gino Mansi (2328) Janet Westcott (2a) Tony Jennens (2473) Dave Knott (1859) E. A. Dawson (625) Jack Thornton (1937) Suzanne Wakeley (834a) Julian Wakeley (834) CHAIRMAN’S REPORT TO AGM, 3 OCTOBER 2010 The economic squeeze has unfortunately affected more new members joining our club than of late. We currently have approx 420 members. Our events calendar has been full this year with good turnouts at many events. The first since our last AGM was the Winter Lunch organised by Rob Robinson. 2010 started with the Bristol Italian Car and Bike Show and FBHVC’s DriveIt Day. Other events this year included: Brooklands and Ace Italian Car Days with convoy drive 2 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 3 500 News Windsor Royal Farm Shop Classic Car Show Sharnbrook Classic Car Day Micro Car Day at Bath Charity event for Leukemia/Lymphoma at Newbury Race Course Bromley Motor Pageant Ham House Picnic And six 500s drove to Holland for the 30th Anniversary of De Club Van 500 (The Dutch 500 Club). We still enjoy the commission payback from Footman James. Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) continue the fight to keep our classics on the road as well as many other interesting accounts 2012 is the Fiat 500 Club UK’s 20th Anniversary. The Committee will begin to make preparations. Any member wishing to help or sponsor the event are most welcome. Finally, our Winter Lunch will be held this year at the Oxford Spires Hotel, Oxford. Thank You 3 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 500 News 4 12:58 Page 4 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 5 500 News C L U B S E RV I C E S The Fiat 500 Club provides a range of services to its members, designed to help you and your 500 enjoy years of happy motoring: ● Certificate of provenance – we will authenticate the year of manufacture of your 500 to help get a Historic Vehicle Licence ● Discount on RAC membership – state you are a member of the Fiat 500 Club when requesting a quote ● The Fiat 500 Club is a member of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) – bringing members discounts on ferry crossings and other benefits ● Technical advice – free expert know-how from our technical experts ● Insurance valuations – by our committee members ● Assistance in buying or selling a 500 ● “Help a 500” – a directory of members prepared to help out in an emergency I N F O R M AT I O N Overseas members can pay for their subscriptions or buy merchandise from the Club Shop using PayPal. Details from Janet Westcott on +44 1296 622880 or email her on [email protected] 500 NEWS TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Fiat 500 Club has been advised that it is illegal to offer items for sale as a private individual when in fact they are being offered by traders. All items for sale are deemed to be private. Individuals or businesses wanting to advertise in the magazine as traders are advised to contact the editor. Products and services that are published in the Fiat 500 Club Magazine, are not necessarily recommended or approved by the Fiat 500 Club UK or members of the committee. Although the utmost care is taken to ensure that services and products advertised are accurately represented, you should exercise your own discretion about whether or not a product or service is suitable for you personally, and where appropriate, take professional advice. All advertisements for insertion in “500 News” should be sent to the editor 5 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 6 500 News at the following address: Fiat 500 Club, PO Box 798, Aylesbury, HP22 9DL or emailed to [email protected] Members’ advertisements: If for a 500, Topolino or 126 variants, or parts thereof, these are free of charge. Membership details must be supplied with the advertisement. All advertisements are accepted at the discretion of the editor and Committee. We reserve the right to edit all classified ads. Non-members’ advertisements: £5 per insertion. The Fiat 500 Club cannot accept responsibility for the quality of parts or cars, new or used, advertised in “500 News”. Opinions in this magazine are not necessarily those of the editor or the Club. The Fiat 500 Club cannot accept any responsibility for the result of any contributor’s advice, nor does it necessarily endorse any product or services offered by advertisers, or reviewed by contributors or the editor in the magazine. Club rules are available upon request from the Club Secretary. Please remember to quote the Club and this magazine when contacting any of the advertisers. We rely on the advertising revenue to help cover the magazine costs and advertisers need to know that it’s worth their while to pay for the adverts! THIS YEAR THE ANNUAL WINTER LUNCH IS BEING HELD AGAIN AT: THE OXFORD SPIRES FOUR PILLARS ABINGDON ROAD OXFORD OX1 4PS ON THE 28TH NOVEMBER 2010 & MEET @ 12 NOON This is a carvery and the cost for three courses per person is £13.95 The full amount is required please and make your cheques payable to the Fiat 500 Club and send to: Fiat 500 Club PO Box 798 Aylesbury HP22 9DL 6 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 7 500 News EVENTS 2010 For latest information on events, please look at the website: www.fiat500club.org.uk or contact the relevant organiser. – Events organised by the Fiat 500 Club for club members and their guests only. – Events organised by others but where there will be a Club presence. Plans may well change so please check again in the magazine closer to the time, or call/email the named contact or a committee member. NOVEMBER Sunday 28th Annual winter lunch. For details see opposite page. DECEMBER Thursday 9th Regular monthly Italian car day, Ace Café, North Circular, London. For details contact Russell Gray 07957 240574. Events for 2011 are currently being compiled and an initial list should be in the December magazine. 7 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 500 News 8 12:58 Page 8 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 9 500 News LAUNCH OF THE ABARTH 500C North Yorkshire July 2010 By Clare Chambers IN THE SECOND WEEK OF JULY, El Presidente of the Fiat 500 Club, Tom Chambers, and myself were invited to the UK launch of the Abarth 500C in the beautiful market town of Helmsley in North Yorkshire. For those none too clear on what the ‘Abarth’ bit is, Abarth (sounds like Abba) is an Italian racing car-maker founded in Turin in the late 1940s and is a high performance division of the Fiat Group. So in a nutshell, the Abarth 500C is a much sportier performance model of the Fiat 500C. And what better place to test it out than across the glorious topography of the North Yorkshire Moors. With a backdrop reminiscent of a scene from Top Gear, we took our sporty little number in Campovolo Grey on a designated journey across the winding moors, through tiny villages with lazy sheep scattered across the roads (good way to test the brakes out) to the outdoor racetrack at Teesside Autodrome 30 miles away. Our immediate thought on seeing the Abarth 500C was that it looked a bit like the rude boy racer’s version of the Fiat 500C. Probably because its nose is longer, it has a large winged spoiler and twin exhaust, and has the edgy Abarth scorpion etched onto the alloy. But it still manages to ooze the class, sophistication and style that the Fiat model has – it just growls a bit more. Its interior is also much sportier; as soon as we got in, we noticed the square bottomed steering wheel and the racing red and yellow stitching on the driver and passenger seats, which are themselves in bucket seat style to add an even sportier edge to it. Devoid of a gearstick, but in it’s place two flat buttons – D (Drive) and R (Reverse), we set off with trepidation as we tried to get to grips with the paddle gear shift which in itself is fun, playful and sporty. It felt punchier and sturdier than the Fiat 500C, probably because the suspension is much harder, but was easily as comfortable. And it was great fun to drive. I think had Tom been kitted out in racing suit and shoes, he would have believed he was Michael Schumacher, and I, with my road map barking instructions at every corner, felt like his bona fide rally co-pilot. It has that effect on you when you’re in it. Once at Teesside Autodrome, home of motor racing in the NorthEast, Tom was then the proverbial kid in a sweet shop as he took it around the racetrack, lap after lap, until he was finally summoned to 9 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 10 500 News come in, brakes smoking and the air thick with the smell of burning rubber. Not something I’d want to put our Fiat 500C through, but its sportier, tougher cousin looked right at home (as did it’s driver!) As devoted Fiat 500 fans, with both an original 1965 model and the updated version, we were at first a little nonchalant about the Abarth 500C. But having since had the pleasure of driving it on a number of different terrains, it really is a joyous little adventure of a car. A great performance and great fun to drive, if you can afford the £17,500 price tag, it’s well worthy of joining it’s Fiat 500 friend in the sporty section of the garage. For more information visit: www.fiat.co.uk/500abarth and www.abarthcars.co.uk NB Tom did eventually end up donning racing gear when he was invited to race the Abarth 500C at Silverstone for a charity race in aid of The Bobby Moore Cancer Fund alongside celebrities including Heston Blumenthal and James Martin (photos attached). The car Tom drove was backed by the Richard Hardie dealership in Wallsend, Newcastle, and after the race, each car was to be sold direct to the public – mud, sweat and squashed flies included…! 500 WINS AGAIN ON LIÈGE–BRESCIA–LIÈGE 2010! BELGIUM TO SLOVENIA & ITALY, AND BACK, IN FIAT 500s THERE ARE MANY HISTORIC RALLIES, but Liège–Brescia–Liège is different. It celebrates a unique event held in 1958, when 27 cars under 500cc – including seven Fiat 500s – set out from Liège in Belgium on an epic 2000-mile drive over rough mountain tracks with just 72 hours to complete it, including one (just one) eight-hour break. Only 13 cars made it – including all seven Fiat 500s, which took 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 13th places. The winner was a brand new 500 Sport, several others were Abarths. 10 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 13:03 Page 11 500 News Today’s event is still only open to small cars – under 1200cc this year, 500–1500cc in 2011, with classes for the smaller capacities so you only compete against similar-size cars. It’s still an endurance event, but spread over 10 days faithfully following that historic 1958 rally route (all tarmac surfaced now, of course). It’s a competitive rally, but only as competitive as you want to make it – you can treat it purely as a relaxed tour of the fabulous roads used by Liège and Alpine rallies of the past, or you can get stuck into detailed navigation and driving challenges to battle for every penalty point. It is run to a unique navigational scoring and special tests formula, applauded by experts and novices alike. It is outstanding value for money, with 11 nights’ accommodation for two in 4–5 star hotels, ALL meals including lunches, underground parking, mechanical back-up, luggage transport, maps, and more included in the £3300 entry fee. It is supported by FIAT (and Michelin, and others). And it is tremendous fun, conquering more than 20 cols (including the Gavia and Stelvio – twice), passing through stunning scenery and visiting six fascinating museums, two castles and enjoying a superb civic reception at Brescia in Piazza Loggia, home of the Mille Miglia and the only stop on the original 1958 Liège–Brescia–Liège. This year’s entry included two Fiat 500s as well as pre-war Morgan three-wheeler, Morris Minors, Reliant Regal, Mini 850 and 998, Citroën 2CV, Ford Anglia, Hillman Imp, Sunbeam Stiletto, Smart Roadster – all joined by the common theme of enjoying a rally that, 52 years ago, took new microcars on an endurance test way Jean and Jenny arrive in the beyond their manufacturers’ legendary Piazza Loggia in design intentions. Brescia (home of the Mille Miglia Appropriately, the Drivers’ troas well as Liège– Brescia–Liège) phy for the best performance to a great Italian welcome on tests this year went to the 11 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 13:04 Page 12 500 News Jean demonstrates his driving skill on the Francorchamps kart circuit test (inside the Spa Grand Prix circuit), while Jenny hangs on! Delighted to be back in the rally, Jenny and Jean storm up the 2215m Passo Pennes in the Dolomites in their 1969 500 12 fiat1010.qxd 04/11/2010 17:50 Page 13 500 News Michael and Jolien leaving the hotel at Misurina in the Dolomites early on day 4 – with bald tyres! Rare colour shot from Fiat's archive of the 1958 winning 500 Sport, driven by Arturo Brunetto and Alfredo Frieder 13 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 14 500 News French/South African-entered Fiat 500 of Jean and Jenny Sirdey; even more appropriate because Jean had participated in the Liège–Sofia–Liège rally (in a Citroën DS) back in 1963. They had quite an adventure: having had their Nice-based 500’s engine rebuilt by a Bergamo, Italy, specialist before the rally, it soon started to give trouble, reluctant to start and apparently losing compression. They decided to leave the rally after day 3, drive to Bergamo and get it rebuilt again. They duly did, only to have the crankshaft break on the way back – transporter to Bergamo and a third rebuild, sleeping in the workshop as all hotels were full. Finally they rejoined the rally at Brescia (end of day 6) – not in the running for an overall result but fortunately all the driving tests were in the first and last two days! The other 500 on this year’s event took a well-deserved award too, the Concours Award: Michael Merkelbach and Jolien Nijs from Belgium brought this immaculate car, fitted with a 650 engine and gearbox that went very well. They had a few problems too; the front tyres wore very quickly so by day 4 they had no tread left, but the organisers spotted a local 500 in a tyre fitters at Auronzo di Cadore that morning and directed Michael there – they adjusted the tracking and fitted two new tyres off the shelf! Later he had electrical problems, which the event mechanic was able to sort out. Next year’s Liège–Brescia–Liège will be on July 15–24, 2011: see Wonderful archive shot from Fiat of the second-placed Abarth 500 in 1958, crewed by Luxembourgers Wagner and Donven 14 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 15 500 News Michael and Jolien celebrate at the finish www.classicrallypress.co.uk or phone 07711 901811. It would be brilliant to see a team (or two!) of 500s contesting the rally as they did in 1958. Standard and tuned 499cc cars are eligible for the Authentic (mechanically as 1958) category, larger-engined 500s are eligible for the Spirit (post-1958) category. Standard road cars are perfectly suitable for the event, just make sure they’re in good running order. THE SCOTTISH SHOW SEASON – 2010 I BECAME THE PROUD OWNER OF MY 1965 Fiat 500 F in October last year. I was very keen to be able to start using it at the start of the summer 2010. Luckily the car didn’t have any major restoration work to be done to it, there was no panels or welding required. However as it 15 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 16 500 News had been sitting for the last 15–20 years in a garage the paint had faded quite a bit, so I decided to strip the car back to a bare shell and have it repainted with the original Fiat colour, “Sand Tan”. My intention for the car was to use it at weekends going out for drives in it and also taking it to some classic car shows in Scotland. So I was very excited to be able to have my car ready for the start of the Scottish car show season at the beginning of May. It was my first year of going to shows with my own car, my 1965 Fiat 500 F. Previously I had always gone as a passenger with my partner Derek in his Mk1 Ford Cortina, so I was very excited to be getting to take my wee Fiat along to some classic car shows. The first big event of the year was at Bridge of Allan, near Stirling. It is run each year by the Stirling and District Car Club, which they help to raise funds for local charities. It is always well attended with individual entrants and car clubs. I only live about 11 miles from the venue, so it was a good first outing with the car, not too far to go. The car was very well received by the public and other car enthusiasts, as the Fiat 500 is very rare in Scotland and to see one at a show. I was very surprised at the end of the day to be told I had won runner up to best car in show. It was a perfect ending to my first outing! Next on the calendar was my car’s first long trip, to Lauder in the Scottish Borders for the Historic Motoring Extravaganza held at Thirlestane Castle. The number of miles I did that day was about 120 in total. I was a bit nervous about how reliable the car would be but there were no problems whatsoever. Unfortunately the weather was terrible and it rained the whole day, but again there was a large attendance of classic vehicles from all over Scotland and the north of England. Again I was very surprised to be given a 1st in my class of vehicles. The next show, at the end of June and again quite local to me, was in Dunfermline, Fife and was run by the Fife Historic Vehicle Club. I always enjoyed going along to the show as it is based at the vintage bus museum, so you not only get to admire all the lovely classic vehicles but also can visit the museum and even ride on a stagecoach pulled by real horses. We had a really nice hot day for this show, which meant there were lots of people around admiring all the vehicles. My car was the only Fiat 500 there, and the class of vehicles I was in ranged from 1960–1980. There were lots of lovely looking cars in my class, so I was shocked to learn that I won 1st place in my class. I had a really nice day at Dunfermline especially as my family and friends came along, so you can imagine how noisy it was when I was presented with my trophy!!!! Next on the calendar was the biggest event on the show calendar in Scotland, the Scottish Transport Extravaganza run by the 16 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 17 500 News Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club, which is held at Glamis Castle. It is a really beautiful setting and I was really excited about taking my car there. This was the longest trip I have done so far in the 500, with 160-mile round trip. We set off on the Friday night, as we were attending the show on both Saturday and Sunday. I had a lovely drive up to Glamis in the car, it was a wonderful sunny evening with not a lot of traffic on the road, really excellent driving conditions. We had decided to camp the whole weekend along with other classic car owners, so there was a good atmosphere in the campsite. Unfortunately on the Saturday we awoke to pouring rain, and it stayed for the full day. Luckily my car was parked under a very large tree on the show field so I could shelter underneath it to keep “semi” dry. After the Saturday event the campsite was very muddy, which meant we had a lot of cleaning to do in preparation for Sunday’s judging. On Sunday it stopped raining and was dry for most of the day. My car was entered in its class and I had also been entered into the Ladies Concours, which meant my car would be judged twice. I got 2nd in my class, but I won the best ladies concours car, and was presented with a trophy that took up the whole front passenger footwell!!!! 17 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 18 500 News Into August, was the Scottish Italian Car & Bike show at Hopetoun House near Edinburgh. It was a beautiful hot and sunny day, and the cars and bikes were all looking stunning in the glorious sunshine. Unfortunately no prizes today, but I did enjoy meeting up with some other Fiat 500 owners who had also brought along their cars to the event. Last weekend I attended another local classic car show held at Ladybank in Fife. It was another dry day which was a bonus. I had entered the car into the 1960s car class and the best female entrant. For the best female class, all the ladies had to drive round the ring in front of the judges. There were a lot of nicely presented vehicles so I was surprised to be announced the winner, I also went on to to get 2nd place in the 1960s vehicles. The show season is nearly drawing to a close in Scotland with only a handful of shows in September. I think one of the best things about having a Fiat 500 is the reaction on peoples faces when they see the car – they start smiling, its great!!!! I have really enjoyed my first summer with my 500, it is a great wee car to drive and I love being out in it. Shona Campbell 18 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 19 500 News BABY FIATS BOOK by Dave Randle Price inc P+P £13.50 An informative book charting the rise of the Fiat 500 from the 1930s ‘Topolino’ through to the Fiat Cinquecento of the 90s and most of the derivatives in-between. This book is crammed with black and white photos on most of its 128 pages . One of my favourites being the Fiat 500 D equipped with snow chains at the Antarctic Scott Base. On the run up to Christmas most Club Shop Items will be discounted by 10% (before P+P) until the 31st of December, so the above book will now be at the amazing price of £12.50 inc P+P. Please call Tom on 01332-833266 or e-mail [email protected] quoting your membership number to claim your discount. Please note the Gold 500 greeting cards and the Fiat 500 wash bags are not included in the offer as they are already heavily discounted. Tom c/o Club Shop 19 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 20 500 News MARKETPLACE Fiat 500L – 1971 red with black interior. Left hand drive. Imported from Italy in 2002, and owned by myself since 2005. 38073 km / 23657 miles. Upgraded to 650cc engine. Special Abarth alloys (look just the same as the ones on my girlfriend’s new 500!). Very good condition. New sunroof fitted (also has a genuine metal hard-top that replaces the sunroof). New gearbox mounts/rubbers fitted in May 2010. Recently serviced and MOT till May 2011. Tax till 30th April 2011. Always garaged and never seen rain in last 5 years. New battery fitted 1 month ago. Optimate to keep the battery in tip top condition Spare parts available with the car (window rubbers, chrome trim etc) Reluctantly selling due to lack of use. A genuine headturner that I will be sad to see go Plenty of photos available on request Contact me (Matt) for more info on (07879) 865541 or [email protected] Located in Wakefield, approx. 2 miles from J30 M62 Member for 6 years (Membership No. 2005) £4850 ono 20 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 21 500 News 500 bodyshell. Needs work, but is re-operable. £50 o.n.o. Phone Ross-on-Wye 01989 563757 NEW MEMBERS Membership Name Number Location Car Year 2589 2590 J Munk Lucy Pickup 500F 500L 1970 1970 2591 T Conway 2592 R Blunt 2593 2594 T Parkin Mrs Lellis Denmark Framlingham, Suffolk Swatragh, Co Derry, N Ireland Ampthill, Bedfordshire Hedon, Hull Luton, Bedfordshire 2595 Sandra Pallister 2596 A Gisbourne 2597 2598 R Fry Babs Keeling 2599 2600 2601 Miss J Anselm N Osborne Elena Cirillo Carnforth, Lancashire Evesham, Worcestershire Hornchurch, Essex Winslow, Buckinghamshire London Carlisle, Cumbria London 500 500L 1970 500F New 500 1.2 Lounge New 500 1.2 Lounge New 500 1.2 Lounge 500L New 500 1.2 Lounge 500L 1967 500L 1972 1971 1972 21 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 15:14 Page 22 500 News NEEDED Club Secretary Anna Cheetham has resigned as Secretary and the committee would like to thank her for all her hard work for the Club. This obviously leaves a vacancy so if anyone would like to step into the role, please contact any committee member for more details. Events Organisers There are still several regions with no Events Organisers – Lincolnshire/Yorkshire, North East, North West and South East. So please let us know if you would be interest in filling any of the vacancies and help promote the Club in your area. If you would like more details please contact Dave Knott, Events Co-ordinator, whose details can be found on the Club Officers page. Web help – Still needed please!! The webmaster is looking for some help to develop the website. If you have experience with web development, especially Flash, and can spare a few hours to help, please contact one of the committee members. CONTENT FOR THE MAGAZINE Please send all letters, photos and articles for publication to: Fiat 500 Club PO Box 798 Aylesbury HP22 9DL Or by email to: [email protected] Deadline for December 2010 issue: 25 November 2010 22 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 23 500 News 23 fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 24 500 News CLUB OFFICERS OFFICERS INTERNATIONAL DELEGATE President: Tom Chambers Chairman: Carl Allan 07811 120925 Secretary: Position vacant Membership Secretary & Treasurer: Janet Westcott 01296 622880 (h) Gino Mansi 02084 402555 [email protected] [email protected] Club Shop: Tom Hodgkin 01332 833266 (h) [email protected] Events Co-ordinator: Dave Knott 0117 9025496 [email protected] COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mike England Roger Westcott Christine Anderson Gino Mansi Paul Anderson Julian Wakeley WEBMASTER Julian Wakeley [email protected] ADVERTISING SECRETARY Tracey Knight 07949 085273 TECHNICAL ADVISORS EVENTS ORGANISERS Anglia: Dave Arnott 01362 691068 [email protected] Devon & Cornwall: Chris Hitchings 01288 381129 Edinburgh & Borders: Annie MacArthur 0131 625 6195 Lincolnshire/Yorkshire: Position vacant London: Russell Gray 07957 240574 [email protected] Midlands: Nick Richardson 01159 822810 [email protected] North East: Position vacant North West: Position vacant South East: Position vacant West Country: David Field 01452 863755 [email protected] Dave Arnott 01362 691068 [email protected] Paul Anderson 07803 851027 [email protected] Charlie Reeves 01452 305419 24 You can write to Club Officers at: Fiat 500 Club PO Box 798 Aylesbury HP22 9DL fiat1010.qxd 08/11/2010 12:58 Page 25 fiat1010.qxd 04/11/2010 17:50 Page 26