Good news, Rowan from the Bluebell has agreed to come down and see 53 in early June to give a professional assessment of her condition and a costing for repairs.We will need a work party or two to clear the area, so anyone for a spot of light clearing and cleaning? Dates will be set later, once the owner is contacted.

The 53 bank account is now open, first cheques were put in Friday.This is a two signature account, and at the moment we just want to see money going in! Am looking for a suitable venue for the next meeting, have had one suggestion, if you know of anywhere central, then please....
The next step is to organize the society, and get Rowan down to give a realistic valuation of 53s repair bill. This will entail the first work party to clear the area around 53, but I will organize more before any date is given.

Sorry for gap, away to see relatives.This was not without it's use as Big Ade,in-law, imports wood, and can get hold of teak or mahogany.If the framing for 53 needs replacing we are potentially covered, though this won't be cheap! Thank you for all your membership fees, will get back to you shortly.

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.