The first people have joined, congrats to John Z and friend! There are to be three signatures on the society cheques, to be flexible and safe.It will be time for the first proper meeting of the society, so watch this space,we all need to be informed and agree on what next.Amberley museum might be interested in keeping 53, we are waiting to confirm this. I have also started work on a draft agreement between the owner and the society, so that any money spent by the society is safe.Remember, even if you live faraway, your ten pounds will help restore this unique vehicle!

Wow, thank you all for turning up, that was a quick meeting!! It was very heartening to meet you all, welcome aboard indeed!. Good , now let's get cracking! Membership fees are now being taken £10 per year.Please send to me , G.Hall at 14 Malling Down, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BN. Please make cheque payable to Tram 53 society, no paypal, credit card here, sorry! Receipt will be sent, if you could include a stamped addressed envelope, thank you.Now is the time.

Only six more days to the first meeting, so don't be shy, come along! James has sent a cover of the tramways guide, wonder if these walks are still possible?

Mr. J Goddard supplied me with pictures of a model he made of the "F" class tram, this is what 53 could look like again one day.

Don't forget, just over a week and a half to the first meeting, please get there,there is a lot to sort out, with some urgent matters for discussion!

James Guest has sent some more photos of tram badges, I am knocked out by the quality of them.

Mr. John Goddard of Brighton very kindly sent in these superb pictures of some tramway memorabilia he owns.They were from his grandfather originally, and include a built by badge from a tram! Thank you very much for sharing them with us.
Went to the Engineerium Saturday, and spoke to the owner, Mr. Holland. He was very interested, and politely listened to my description of the plans for 53. I did mention about displaying 53 there, and he said he would consider. It is one possible option.

In preparation for the first meeting in March, I am pleased to announce that we have a secretary, a publicity officer, and a signatory for the society cheques.If any of you are still hesitating, we still need a treasurer and others....Remember March the 28th at the Hope in Brighton, time 7.30pm.If you have a chance, do go to the James Gray photo collection of the Brighton Regency Society.This is an on-line photo resource of old Brighton and covers all areas.If you go to the Lewes road section, there are shots of the tram depot being constructed,as well as the trams themselves, just type James Gray collection in google!.

OK, it is time for a meeting! Venue, the Hope Bar, Queens Road, Brighton, just up from the clock tower and close to buses, with a ten minute walk from the main station. Date, Sunday the 28th of March, time 7.30pm.Please make an effort to attend, we need to ratify and set up the Society, it is YOUR chance to make this happen!

More photos courtesy of James Guest, tramway memorabilia!

My first article has appeared in tramways monthly for 53, check it out on page 20 of the 2010 Feb ,issue at www.tramways-monthly.com