The British Commercial Vehicle Museum Events

INFORMATION

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum is planning a bumper programme of special events and attractions for its 2009 season.

The Museum is already well-established amongst the vehicle enthusiast community as a centre of excellence for the permanent display of vans, trucks and buses of exceptional historical importance. But these special events provide first rate opportunities for people - enthusiasts and the general public alike - to come to Leyland and see for themselves what is on offer.

Facilities are currently available for motor clubs to host rallies and events of a similar nature.
Parking is available at the museum. There is also an extensive exhibition area which is suitable for most outside events

2009 PROGRAMME

EVENTS

DATE	EVENT
Sunday 5th April 2009, 10.00am-5.00pm	MODEL TRANSPORT EXHIBITION The museum starts the season with an exhibition of scale model trucks, buses, Meccano models, heavy haulage & remote controlled vehicles, set out amongst their full-sized counterparts, proudly presented by the builders and collectors themselves.
Sunday 19th April 2009, 10.00am-5.00pm	CLASSIC & VINTAGE FORD DAY A day for owners of vintage and classic Fords, together with the Cortina MK1 & Ford Owners Club expands to encompass all Fords from all ages. To enter your vehicle contact Margaret Ollier ( 01942 863768) .
Sunday 17th May 2009, 10.00am-5.00pm	THE SPRING TRANSPORT SHOW A great day to see some lovely restored historic & classic vehicles, as trucks, vans, cars, buses & motorcycles join us for this exciting event.
Sunday 24th May 2009, 10.00am-5.00pm	VINTAGE & CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE EVENT Join us for this new show for 2009 in conjunction with the Vintage Motorcycle Club and the Norton Owner’s Club.
Sunday 14th June 2009, 10.00am-5.00pm	AMERICAN ROAD SHOW The return of this popular event will once again see a fantastic gathering of American vehicles, including huge Mack, Peterbilt & Kenworth trucks, Cadillacs, Chevrolets and Harleys, with live country music plus cowboys and Indians!
Saturday & Sunday 11/ 12th July 2009,10.00am-5.00pm	LEYLAND TRANSPORT FESTIVAL & LEYLAND SOCIETY EVENT Vehicle Parade, Bands and Entertainment with Vehicle Displays in Leyland town centre on the Saturday and a special twin-site event featuring classic Leyland trucks and buses together with trade stands on the Sunday. There will be a free 'classic bus' service between the two sites, and free buses between the town centre and designated parking area on both days. There will also be a charity 'Truck Pull' in Hough Lane on the Sunday.
Sunday 26th July 2009, 10.00am-5.00pm	BUS & COACH SHOW DAY Owners of Buses & Coaches old & new are invited to participate in this new and exciting event!
Sunday 9th August 2009, 10.00am-5.00pm	ERF & FODEN ROAD SHOW A day with vehicles old and new, from two famous manufacturers with common family connections that go back more than 150 years. Plus exhibits inside the museum include the very first ERF which was built in 1933 and the very last Foden truck off the production line in 2007.
Sunday 16th August 2009 2008, 10.00am-5.00pm	ATKINSON & SEDDON–ATKINSON SHOW DAY The museum has organized many popular events which have grown into annual events. This display of Britain's finest engineered vehicles promises to be just as successful and will bring back many memories of days gone by.
Sunday 20th September 2009, 10.00am-5.00pm	THE AUTUMN TRANSPORT SHOW & RIBBLE MOTORS 90th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Don't miss this great final outdoor event of the season, as it returns with a unique display of visiting classic and historic vehicles, including trucks, cars, buses and motorbikes, plus a special Ribble 90th anniversary exhibition.
Sunday 25th October 2009, 10.00am-5.00pm	MODEL TRANSPORT EXHIBITION The modellers return to end our season of events, with a superb collection of exhibits. (See Sun 5th April 2009 event for details).
	For further information and entry forms phone the Museum on 01772 451011 We advise that you check with the Museum before travelling to any of the events, in case of unforseen alterations to the advertised schedule. Keep a check on our website for extra events and updates.