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Reliant Owners Club - Telford Branch

Telford branch is a relatively new branch, having been formed in the 1980's. It's members not only come from Telford (Shropshire) and surrounding areas, but as far as Devon & Cornwall, such are the friendships which have been built up over the years within the ROC.

We are quite an enthusiastic and active branch with members regularly attending events throughout the country and even abroad.

Not only do our members enjoy the social side but are involved in organisation of events both locally, nationally and internationally.

Not all our members are current Reliant owners, however the membership possess a wide selection of Reliant vehicles from the more common Robin and Rialtos to the rarer early Regals and more modern Fox Campervan.

Telford branch is run with the help of some of its members by a small group of dedicated volunteers:

Branch President is John Smith of Willenhall (West Midlands) Reliant Centre. John and his team are able to offer service, sales and repair and have a good selection of used Reliants in stock.

Branch Chairman is 35 year old Kerry Croxton. Kerry has been driving Reliants for 18 years and has owned a total of 13 Reliants over that time. Kerry's current fleet includes a 1965 Regal 3/25, 1965 Rebel saloon and 1985 Tandy Fox Campervan. Kerry is a real enthusiast and does his best to promote the virtues of Reliants. Keen to see Reliants used to their full potential, Kerry has driven his Rialto 2 van from Lands End to John O'Groats, and spent two weeks touring the West Country in his Fox Camper. A Rialto 2 van is his everyday transport, with Rebel and Regal available for rallies, and the Fox camper for touring holidays.

Vice chairman is Paul Kennie an enthusiastic rally-goer, Paul together with partner Marie and their children spent two weeks touring Scotland in a Rialto van. Paul is also responsible for editing the twice yearly branch issue of Top Gear, the magazine of the Reliant Owners' Club.




Spot - Reliant based off-road vehicle.



	Bill with Regal 3/25



		Michelle and Scott with 2002 National children's bowls trophy

Secretary is Karen Devey, a familiar face at many rallies over the years. Always keen to take part. Karen not only helps keep branch affairs in order, she is secretary for the National Rally. Though not a car owner herself Karen is keen to pass her test and has been taking driving lessons in both Reliants Fox and Rebel.

Daughter Marie Devey keeps an eye on branch finances as Treasurer. Marie is not afraid to get her hands dirty and successfully brought her Reliant Rebel estate from a state of dereliction to running order.

This very page was brought to you by Telford branch member Elvis Payne, who not only put together the ROC website but is the creator of the immensely informative 3-wheelers.com

Telford branch are actively competitive and 2003 was particularly good year. Winning best in class in the car of the day events at both National and Northern Gala. Also for the third time a team of drivers from Telford won the Reliant team manoeuvrability competition, the four-wheeled Reliant manoeuvrability and gents races. Children from our branch also scooped the children's bowls trophy. Good performance across the board earned us both the individual and branch with he most points trophies too!

Telford branch hold a week long rally following on from the National rally and a number of day trips including the annual breakfast trip to Borth. The rally is a relaxing camping week, with plenty of fun and games to join in.

Membership to Telford branch costs £2 to join, with at current, levels an annual subscription of £8 with no additional magazine surcharge. For this you and your partner, and any children up to 17 years old get the chance to partake in any Reliant Owners' Club events, receive 2 national and 2 branch magazines per year.

Telford branch also run a discounted Reliant spares scheme for members. Many Reliant dealers and specialists also give discount on production of your membership card.


	As a commemoration of the 21st anniversary of the launch of the Reliant Rialto, Telford branch have commissioned a 1/92 scale simulated pewter model. Handmade by Autosculpt of Sheffield this model complements those offered by National badges secretary and retails at £4.50 including postage. The model Rialto is however ONLY available from Telford branch, not the badges secretary.


	*So why not join today - Telford branch - friendly and enthusiastic.* Membership to Karen Devey, 92 Wealdstone, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5PU Models: Kerry Croxton, 10 Morris Drive, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8AG Please make out all cheques to "Reliant Owners' Club (Telford)