December 2006: The raffle for the Triumph was drawn on 16th December 2006. Mr Dave Loveys, the previous owner and donater of the car, drew the winning ticket on Saturday 16th Dec 2006. The lucky winner was Peter Parfitt. However Peter already has a large collection of cars and motorbikes so he has decided to give the car to Mr John Phillips. Mr Phillips had entered the raffle and was on his way to the draw when his car broke down. Mr Phillips has also not been in the best of health recently and Peter felt this would lift his spirits.

June 2006: On the afternoon of 21 June we collected a Riley RMB from Gaydon that the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) have kindly donated to us. Pictured is Brian Norwood of BMIHT handing the car over to Andy Littler and Richard Atwell. Please click on the image to see a larger version.

June 2006: A team from the Museum attended the fantastic Kemble Air Day 2006 on 18 June. The team who helped out at Kemble are pictured below, Thanks to Michael Bennett for the photograph, please click on it to see a larger version.

May 2006: Eight of the pre 1940 cars from the Museum attended an event at Whatley Manor. Many thanks to Louise Abrahams of Osram for the below photographs, please click on any of the images to see a larger version:

Many thanks also to Andy Littler (one of our Museum Trustees) who sent us the below photographs:

May 2006: On the visit of the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club to the Museum on Sunday 7 May, Alf Kenchington was delighted to find a car he had previously owned and restored was now part of the Museum's collection. Alf is pictured below with the 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.

April 2006: A new floor is laid in the Jose Hall. This much smoother floor surface will help our very welcome wheelchair visitors to better enjoy the Museum's exhibits. Many thanks to Charles Mollart, one of our Museum Trustees, for all his efforts organising these works.

April 2006: In recognition of all his help to Richard & Hasell and the Museum (which started back in 1972) Michael Bennett has been made the first ever Honorary Member of the Friends of The Museum. We are extremely grateful to Michael for the outstanding contribution he has made, and continues to make, to the development of the Museum. A photograph of Michael is below, please click on it to see a larger version.

March 2006: The Newbury branch of the MG Owners Club were very welcome visitors to the Museum on Sunday 19 March. Thanks to Merle Edwards for sending the below photographs of the visit. Please click on them to see a larger version.

March 2006: The Split Screen VW Van Club were very welcome visitors to the Museum on Sunday 5 March. Some pictures from the visit are below courtesy of Michael Bennett, please click on them to see a larger version.

February 2006: A group from the Atwell Wilson Motor Museum visits the fantastic Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon in Warwickshire on Saturday 25 February. Our grateful thanks to Tim Bryan (Head of Collections & Interpretation at The Heritage Motor Centre) for all his help and advice. Below are some photographs taken by Michael Bennett and Tim Bryan of the visit, please click on them to see a larger version.

February 2006: Peter Tate wins the recent Friends "caption competition" and is presented with his prize by Chris Gough. Click on the photograph to see a larger version.

January 2006: On Sunday 15 January the Leyhill Classic Motor Club were very welcome visitors to the Museum. Pictured below are some of the club's members and some of the classic cars they drove to visit us. Please click on the images to see a larger version.

January 2006: A sign is put up by the main Museum entrance asking visitors to donate rather than paying their entry fee, so the Museum Trust can continue to benefit from the Gift Aid scheme.  Thanks to Michael Bennett for the photograph.