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Registration Numbers ClubThe Registration Numbers Club (RNC) was founded in 1977 and is the only UK based club for cherished number enthusiasts. It is dedicated to preserving the right to hold and transfer cherished vehicle registration numbers, a right which has been held since 1903 and which was once withdrawn in 1977 by the then DVLC following a strike by civil servants at its Swansea headquarters. The unrealistic and poorly publicised deadline for notifying DVLC of numbers that were residing on old unused vehicles with the old style 'log book' had passed before many people realised it, which unfortunately led to many classic numbers being lost forever. Things are, however, much different today with DVLA having marketed its own range of numbers for several years, leading to an increased public awareness of the endless possibilites available (whilst also coining it in for HM Government!) Way back in 1977 the clubs founder, Alex Jackson of Leeds, was so concerned about the situation that he joined forces with classic car enthusiast and club magazine printer, Steve Waldenberg, to form the Registration Numbers Club. Membership quickly soared and the club soon became a voice for the cherished registration enthusiast around the UK. The club went from strength to strength, holding annual rallies at various venues throughout the country - the cherished numbers owners voices had been heard and notice had been taken. Things eventually settled down for the better and the situation regarding registration transfers improved with Local Vehicle Licensing Offices eventually offering a much better and faster service - so much so that today a registration can be transferred in a matter of days rather than months. Eventually settling down to a membership level of around 500+, the club continues to monitor DVLA activities, although, in reality, there are few problems arising today. It publishes a quarterly newsletter, RNC News, which contains articles and photographs contributed by members as well as news concerning registrations and forthcoming events. Still prepared by club Organising Secretary, Steve Waldenburg, from the RNC Office in Leeds, 'RNC News' is the only regular publication to deal exclusively with cherished registrations. Long time member, William Heaton, also of Leeds became the club's Publicity Officer in the mid nineties and commenced activities to gain it a higher profile. Unfortunately he had to stand down and Rod Lomax, from Bury in Lancashire, also a long time member, became Publicity Officer in the summer of 2000. The club celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 1997 with a well attended dinner at Boroughbridge prior to the annual rally at Harewood House, and in 2002 its 25th anniversary was marked with a rally at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire on Sunday 30 June 2002 with a dinner the previous evening. Members hold a very wide variety of interesting cherished numbers and it is difficult to single out anyone in particular as they all have their own significance to their owners. However, some of the more memorable ones are PA6 (Peter Allison from Sheffield), WYN1 (Wyn Calvin from Cardiff), 1U (John Hudson from Stafford), BOY1 (Jason Wilkes from Wolverhampton) and T4 (Colin Richards from Solihull). RNC Honorary Member Noel Woodall from Blackpool and publisher of the car Numbers range of publications owns N3. To join the RNC please request a membership application form and sample newsletter etc. from:- Rod Lomax, RNC Office,
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