The Austin 7 Centenary Event 2022

[Nick Salmon]

Thanks very much Martin. A huge amount has been done already - with lots, lots more to do.

I must say that I really do not expect the dog rule to be changed and it would not be reasonable of us to even think they might do so.

As I've indicated, they are engaged in the training of dogs for highly specialist purposes and they won't allow any of that very valuable work to be put at risk by having 'outside' dogs on the site. 

We absolutely understand that people are very attached to their dogs and in an ideal world we would welcome them, but in this instance the dogs will need to stay away. 

Hopefully owners will balance the downside of the pet having a few days in kennels or with family/friends against the unique opportunity to be part of this extraordinary one-off event. 

I am sure the dogs will eventually get over being apart for a few days, even if the owners don't...