Welcome to the 2011 All British Display Day held on Sunday August 28th in the glorious and historic grounds of the King’s School and in conjunction with the prestigious King’s School Art Show.
The All British Display Day dates back to October 1981 when the newly formed Austin Motor Vehicle Club staged a display of British cars in the Top Ryde Shopping Centre. This event attracted considerable interest and was run as a charity event. The nominated charity that year was the Multiple Sclerosis Society of NSW.

The Austin Motor Vehicle Club continued to organise annual displays to support various charities, up to and including 1988. We are indebted to the Austin Motor Vehicle Club for its initiative and foresight without which this fabulous display would not be what it is today.

In 1989, the Association of British Car Clubs was formed to replace the Austin Motor Vehicle Club as coordinator of the annual All British Display Days and to encourage the preservation of motor vehicles made in the UK or in other countries by British manufacturers. The Association brings together the Clubs that encourage the preservation of particular marques.

British motorcars have an important place in motoring history. They covered the whole spectrum of motoring requirements, from minimum cost vehicles such as the Baby Austin to renowned luxury cars such as Rolls Royce.
The 2011 display features an exceptional variety of clubs, which are listed separately with their various models.

Their preservation is a labour of love. These motor vehicles are a triumph of engineering and ingenuity and hold tremendous fascination for many people. We hope that you will enjoy inspecting the cars and fellowship with their owners.

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation of NSW is to improve the quality of life of those affected by arthritis by providing patient information and education, promoting community support and funding research into the causes and treatments of these disorders. Arthritis affects more than two million Australians. For those diagnosed with arthritis, it can be a frightening experience which includes the prospect of loss of mobility, chronic pain and the long term prognosis of the condition. However, gaining an understanding of the disease and knowing what to expect can make a surprising difference to how people cope with it.

Arthritis is not only a disease affecting the aged. It affects people of all ages. People with arthritis have particular interest, issues and concerns which relate to their stage of life, education, work, relationships and parenting. They seek to maintain health, fitness and well being, despite arthritis. A dedicated group of young adults have started up a support group and have a website, which can be found at http://yawa.arthritisnsw.org.au

Children can experience a particularly severe and debilitating form of arthritis. The child with arthritis is faced with pain, stiffness, and muscle weakness, fatigue and growth problems, sometimes on a daily basis. There are regular visits to doctors and other health professionals in an attempt to treat the disease, curb possible deformities and manage every day activities. Participation in physical activity, sport and team games is restricted and unpredictable. Above all, children often feel that no one really understands what they are going through.

Camp Footloose is an annual camp run by the Arthritis Foundation of NSW for children aged 8 to 18, which reduces the isolation experienced by children with arthritis, giving them a greater sense of control over their disease and their lives. The main objective of Camp Footloose is to provide children with education, awareness and the opportunity to interact with other children of the same age suffering from arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation is dependant on public support for its survival. About two thirds of its revenue is derived from bequests, donation and fundraising activities. Government grants are small.

The Association of British Car Clubs and The King’s School are proud to be associated with the Arthritis Foundation. Members of the All British Motor Clubs will spend the day admiring the cars and enjoying one another’s company, but there would be something missing, a certain emptiness, a sense of selfishness, unless the day realises something really worthwhile for the community – for the Arthritis Foundation of NSW. The Display Day belongs to the amazing kids with arthritis. Who would be less than generous to them?

MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH CAR CLUBS