Dennis Message Board Back to Home Page Members can Submit Messages - Please Log-in Nigel Bayes - 22nd September 2024 Sump wanted Does anyone have an engine sump for an early 1930s Dennis G Type OHV petrol engine. It has to be the one with provision for an oil filter. I realise this is a long shot so any information would be much appreciated. Contact the Secretary secretary@dennissociety.org.uk Dennis Society - 30th August 2024 Roger Heard OBE - RIP Roger Heard OBE - RIP We regret to report that Roger Heard, Deputy Chairman of the Dennis Society passed away on 29th July. Andy Goundry writes - Roger was the deputy Chairman of the Dennis Society, who support owners of the many classic Dennis vehicles around the world. The members of the Society will greatly miss both the contribution he made to the successful running of the Society, and being able to be guided by his huge knowledge of Dennis products gained during his lifetime of employment with the company, not to mention enjoying his many anecdotes from his decades with Dennis! He was also a key member of the small team at Tilford’s Rural Life Living Museum who now look after the AD Dennis Heritage fleet of vehicles, where he will be sadly missed by both the team and the wider Museum staff. The funeral will take place at Guildford Crematorium, New Pond Road, Godalming, GU7 3DB on Monday 9th September at 11.15 am. Roger's wake will be held at Elstead Mill, Farnham Road, Elstead, GU8 6LE, following his funeral. All are welcome. To make a Donations in memory of Roger, please visit Roger Alan Heard. OBE - Alan Greenwood & Sons Click Here Contributions will go to Alzheimer's Research UK. The Rural Life Living Museum - 5th August 2024 The Rural Life Living Museum Faces Closure It is now nearly 2 years since the Museum began working with Alexander Dennis Ltd to secure heritage material and vehicles from the factory at Slyfield following the plant’s closure. Since then, the ‘Dennis Collection’ has grown to over 3,500 objects, with more arriving on site most weeks. We are really proud to have been able to safeguard such a vitally important part of Surrey’s manufacturing history and to share with our visitors the story of Dennis Brothers of Guildford. The Rural Life Living Museum is deeply grateful for the support and contributions of our many stakeholders over the last 51 years. From reopening in 2021, post covid restrictions, the staff and I have worked tirelessly to grow our footfall and deal with a myriad of infrastructure issues to keep our site, collection and visitors safe. We have seen some successes with a record 44,000 visitors in the first year of reopening but our desire to make the museum financially stable has been negatively impacted by the national economic situation and several months of appalling weather through 2023 and into 2024. We now find ourselves in a dire cash flow situation where we have had to significantly draw on our reserves in order to continue operating. This current situation is not sustainable beyond the end of this year. We are therefore launching a fundraising campaign and we need to ask for your help. The fundraising campaign aims to raise £150,000 by the end of October to: Solve an immediate cash flow crisis and sustain the museum through the winter months when income is at its lowest. Bring on board high level professional help to grow our audience to make our basic offering sustainable. Return depleted reserves so that we can plan for the future and move to a sustainable operating model. We have a new strategic plan, to be launched in January 2025. We are at the first stage of a major funded project which could transform the museum forever. The most important aim of the strategic plan is to create new and diverse income streams to ensure the museum’s long-term future. In the short term, we have to ensure the museum stays open long enough to reach that major project milestone. If we do not raise enough funds, the museum will close. The collection would be broken up and offered to other museums, but it is unlikely that this collection would be relevant elsewhere and so would go to waste transfer. While the site is ancient, it is not protected, and therefore could be developed upon and the museum in Madge & Henry’s garden would be gone forever. Much loved events, such as Weyfest, would be left without a home. There would be a loss of half a million pounds a year to the local economy. A loss learning support to the 50+ schools and educational groups that use us every year. (3500individuals). Local and national charities that make use of our site will loose opportunities for visits and work placements and partnerships The purpose that brings together the community of over 150 volunteers would be gone. The legacy which has created a great day out will be gone for our 40,000 visitors each year. If you are able to make one of the first contributions to our campaign – here is a link to our fundraising page. https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26592 Your contribution will kick start our fundraising and show the general public that we are supported by you. Please keep an eye on our social media for the announcement and funding updates. You can find us on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/rurallifelm Dennis Society - 11th July 2024 Dennis Ace 1935 Dennis Ace 1935 on ebay ebay listing Item 176466953623 Ends 10th August Dennis Society - 30th March 2024 For Sale 1934 Dennis Ace YD 9533 Restored Single Decker, originally from Southern National. Extensively rallied since 1982. Can be viewed in Maidstone, Kent. Offers in the region of £24,000. Click on photos to see an enlargement Contact the Secretary secretary@dennissociety.org.uk Dennis Society - 26th March 2024 Z type Dennis Mower Looking for a Good Home 1948 Z8 30 inch Mower. Partly restored. Owner has removed the cutting cylinder and bar, dressed them both and refitted them with new bearings to the cylinder, has overhauled the magneto and it produces good spark on the new spark plug. Some spares available. Worthwhile basis for continued restoration. Open to any offers. Click on photos to see an enlargement Contact the Secretary secretary@dennissociety.org.uk Dennis Society - 17th March 2024 Alexander Dennis Open Day Farnborough Saturday 27th April 2024 There is to be an open day at the Alexander Dennis Farnborough site on Saturday 27th April 2024. The display will feature the latest range of ADL buses currently being supplied. Historic vehicles are by invitation only but please do come along to see the most up-to-date ADL products incorporating innovative drive lines and power units. The location of the event is ADL, Trident House, 2 Voyager Park, Dingley Way, Farnborough, GU14 6FF, opening from about 10am until 4pm. Dennis Society - 5th March 2024 Four Dennis Lawnmowers available Four Dennis Lawnmowers available. With grass boxes. 1939 36 inch No 13145 1949 30 inch No 417Z8 1950 36 inch No 462Z9 1954 30 inch No 268Z47 Not running. For spares or repair. Offers please. Buyer collects. Cambridge area. Click on photos to see an enlargement Contact the Secretary secretary@dennissociety.org.uk Dennis Society - 28th January 2024 Restoration Project For Sale on eBay - 1936 Dennis Mace with Dennis body. Requires major restoration. See www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386713154760 Andrew Rushton - 13th January 2024 Dennis Pax inlet manifold I’m looking for a replacement inlet manifold for a 1946 Dennis Pax 4 cylinder petrol engine. Contact the Secretary secretary@dennissociety.org.uk Disclaimer The views expressed on this Message Board are strictly personal and Dennis Society does not necessarily subscribe to them. With Sales and Wants the Dennis Society does not accept any responsibility, the contract is between the seller and buyer. Back to Index   © Copyright by Dennis Society, All Rights Reserved.