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(1947 - 1976)
Discount for Club members !
Slark Rolling Road Tuning - Tel: 07980 939133
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The Original Downton Engineering Works had it's own Social Club back in its golden era - known as DEWS (Downton Engineering Works Social-Club ).
The world renowned business finally closed it's doors in 1976 & ex employees scattered far & wide so it was a massive feat to get as many as possible back together in one place for the initial reunion in 2006.
From that reunion the DEWS club gained momentum & the motor club was reformed. Further interest was generated from holding the Downton Classic Show in 2008.
This show was very well received. As the Mini was such a large part of Downton history the 50th Anniversary of the Mini seemed a great opportunity to hold a Mini only track day event at Gurston Hillclimb, which also included Demonstration Runs & Charity Rides up the Hill.
From then the club has got stronger and stronger with many enthusiastic members who have the drive and ambition to keep the spirit of “Downton“ alive. Many of our members worked at Downton, but others have original cars that were either owned by Downton, or were tuned at Downton.
In 2017 the Club was rebranded as the Downton Motor Club.
Steve Harris (1949 - 2024).
Founder and Chairman of DEWS and Downton Motor Club. We owe so much to Steve for all his hard work over many, many years - providing the foundation for the club we see today.
Greatly missed by everyone at Downton Motor Club.
CLUB Achives
At Downton Motor Club we believe its important that we demonstrate openess and transparency in how the club is managed. In 'Club Corner' we will publish minutes, documents and information appropriate for Club Members to scrutinise and comment on.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or recommendations for improvements.
If you can spare a few hours a year to help out in running the Club then please contact us - you will be made very welcome.
2025 Club Certification
Click on the PDF Icon to download a copy of Downton Motor Club's certificate of Affiliation - as issued by Motorsport UK.
Please note a copy of the 2025 Speed Championships Regulations and their Approval by Motorsport UK can be found under the Speed Championship tab above.
COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes
5th March 2025. Zoom Meeting
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General chat about progress on a number of initiatives
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Considering our own Test Day for 2026
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Speed Championship Update
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Pub outing in May etc
In PDF format -
New Member for 2025 - Warren Salter
16th November 2024. Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation Evening
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AGM Agenda and notes from the meeting in Microsoft Word format
16th November 2024. Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation Evening
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2024 Treasurer's Report from the meeting in Microsoft Word format
16th November 2024. Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation Evening
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2024 Speed Championship Review in Microsoft Word format
Speed Champion 2024 - Derek Kessell
(Award presented by Brenda Harris)
27th August 2024. Committee Meeting held by Zoom! Key topics included
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ASWMC Questionnaire and feedback
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Motorsport UK Contact System
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Speed Championship update
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Membership 2025
The minutes of the meeting can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon
30th May 2024. Our first Committee Meeting held by Zoom! Key topics included
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Committee Position /Vacancies
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Final bits n bobs at the Container
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Speed Championship update
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Promotions, events, shows etc
The minutes of the meeting can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon
10th April 2024. Committee meeting held at The Goat, Downton. Key topics included
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Committee Vacancies
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Handover of Storage container and contents.
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Speed Championship update
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Membership for 2024 (numbers / income)
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Promotions, events, shows etc
The minutes of the meeting can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon
7th March 2024. Committee meeting held at the Clay Pigeon Test Day. Key topics included
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Committee Vacancies
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Update on Cost Savings (storage, Office HQ, etc).
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Speed Championship update
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Membership for 2024 (numbers / income)
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Promotions, events, shows etc
The minutes of the meeting can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon
13th January 2024. First Committee meeting of 2024 - inc a stocktake of what we have stored at the Sports Centre. Other key topics included -
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Sponsorship for 2024.
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Increasing Membership numbers
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Cost cutting measures for 2024
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Preparations for 2024 Championship season
The minutes of the meeting can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon
29th November 2023. First Committee meeting following the resignation of our Chairman. Key topics included -
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Vacancies on the Committee
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Cost cutting measures for 2024
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Preparations for 2024 Championship season
The minutes of the meeting can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon
CLUB Structure
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Our governing body, Motorsport UK, define a number of key roles for the management and operation of a motor club. However please don't think we are rigid in our structure or operation - basically we all 'muck in' to support the club and its activities.
For Downton Motor Club the key Motorsport UK SUK roles for 2025 are-
Club Chairman - Adam Holland
Club Secretary - Vacant (As at 1st Jan 2025)
Club Treasurer - Andrew Mathis
Speed Championship Co-ordinator - Andrew Mathis
Safeguarding Officer - John Hill
Chief Marshall - Nigel Samson
Committee Members - James Edmonds, Richard Hussey, Billy Glendinning, Rob Still, Stu Lugger
Website Editor - Graham Vingoe
General email address for the Club - secretary-downton-mc@outlook.com
CLUB Policies & Documents
To ensure the integrity and safe operation of Downton Motor Club our governing body, Motorsport UK, define a number of polices that must be in place and followed. The key ones are -
Privacy Policy - this policy defines:
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our compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations)
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how we use and protect the data held on Downton Motor Club members and visitors. This includes credit card information and personal information such as addresses, DoB, email addresses and car information.
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cookie storage and cookie options
The Downton Motor Club Privacy Policy can be accessed from any page on this website - find the link on the bottom of each page (in the footer).
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Club Constitution - this document defines the principles of how the club is managed and how it operates.
The Downton Motor Club Constitution can be downloaded by clicking on the pdf icon-
Safeguarding Policy - this policy defines Downton Motor Clubs approach to Safeguarding - making sure that all club members can enjoy the activities of the club free from all forms of harassment and abuse.
The Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded by clicking on the pdf icon -
Social Media Policy - this policy defines how Downton Motor Club uses social media and the principles the club and its members follow to ensure the safe use of social media channels.
The Social Media Policy can be downloaded by clicking on the pdf icon -