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Dennis Society - 16th July 2025
FOR SALE Dennis Pax NFM16
The owner has been working on the vehicle for quite some time but other matters have now interveened and he wishes to pass on the project. The lorry comes complete with an old fashioned hand crancked crane for the back and all other relevant parts lights .doors etc. Open to offers.

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Dennis Society - 14th June 2025
Dennis Lawnmowers Available
Dennis mowers from the late Malcolm Hemley's collection are now available for Dennis Society and Old Lawnmower Club members to acquire but time is very short. The main challenge is that following Malcolm's death last year the solicitors handling his estate, having previously restricted access, have now decided that they will begin to clear the site very soon. This means that the mowers will be sent for scrap unless new owners can be found for them in the next few weeks.

There are over 40 Dennis mowers dating from the 1920s/30s through to the 1960s/70s in various states of repair. These are generally "non-runners" and several are incomplete but there are plenty of spares so it may be possible to find "missing" parts to make up a complete machine. In addition, there are approximately 15 machines from other manufacturers.

We have been liaising with the solicitors and has visited the location of the collection in Dorset with other club members to assess what is there. The photos below give an idea of what is available.

Access to the site is restricted but it is possible to visit by prior arrangement. Seb has offered to co-ordinate with the solicitors if anyone is interested and would like to view the mowers.

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Dennis Society - 6th June 2025
For Sale - 1950 Dennis Falcon SOLD
1950 Dennis Falcon, Single deck bus, ex East Kent. 20 seat owned since 1976. Body completely rebuild to original spec, Gardiner 4LW engine.

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Dennis Society - 12th May 2025
Rare Dennis Lawnmower free to a good home
Owner looking to dispose of a 24inch Dennis Lawnmower. 1924 FE machine number 2763. Blackburne engine. Partly restored but non runner, see photos. Would require collection from Staffordshire.

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Dennis Society - 8th May 2025
For Sale - 1948 Dennis Lancet SOLD
Ex. East Kent 1948 Dennis Lancet Regularly used. Overdrive gearbox, Overhead luggage racks in saloon, luggage boot. Body structure invisible and visible in excellent condition as is the outside. Garaged since restoration. Professionally rebuilt radiator in 2024. £15,000 or near offer.

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Dennis Society - 25th April 2025
For Sale DENNIS BOOK - 'Why Dennis and How'
For sale, book entitled 'Why Dennis and How'. Published 1945. It is still in its Dust Jacket and in similar to the one advertised in Abe Books at £60, but without the gold rectangle on the front cover.
On offer for £40? Could deliver to Surrey.

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Dennis Society - 18th April 2025
1000 miles in 'The World's Smallest Motor Coach'
On Good Friday, the youngest generation of the Emerton family, long time NARTM members, will be embarking on a remarkable fundraising challenge - with an incredible little vehicle!

In their 1948 Johnstone's Midget coach - one of 48 built as fairground attractions - Will, Andrew and James Emerton plan to travel almost 1000 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats. At a cruising speed of 12mph, they expect the journey to take 8 days.

In a special video for The Bus Inspectors, they tell the story of this remarkable little survivor and the journey it will be taking.
Link to view: YouTube Link

The Emertons would be delighted if their fellow NARTM members could share the video on their social media for followers to enjoy. I'm sure you will be keen to support them and wish them the very best of luck.

Update: see BBC News 26/04/2025 BBC News

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Dennis Society - 20th March 2025
Dennis Bus and Coach Gathering - Sunday 22nd June 2025
Dennis Bus and Coach Gathering in conjunction with the London Bus Museum at Brooklands
Invitations are extended to owners of Dennis buses and coaches to attend the Summer Festival to be held at Brooklands on Sunday June 22nd in conjunction with the London Bus Museum Summer Festival. The LBM will be celebrating 100 years of the London Public Dennis 4-Tonner.

Dennis Bus and Coach Gathering
Download a printable Poster Poster

For event details please see Brooklands Museum

For further information please contact Secretary
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Dennis Society - 26th February 2025
Cart Marking - Saturday 19th July 2025
Cart Marking showcases a truly unique collection of transport dating from the horse and cart to the latest, cleanest, greenest, and safest in use today. The London regulation of carts dates back over 750 years to the early days of the City, with the ceremony of Cart Marking evolving over time. Today we bring all that history back to life with a modern twist at our annual event, held each July. You will see handcarts, horses and carts, horse-drawn carriages, steam engines, military vehicles and motorcycles together with historic, vintage and specialist vehicles including the latest, powered by electricity and hydrogen, on display.

Cartmarking 2022 with Derek Mathewson, Graham Cole OBE YouTube link

Dennis Eagle are planning to take their Dennis Delta dust cart along and there is a second slot available if any other Dennis Society member would like it.

Anyone interested in taking up this offer, please contact the Secretary
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Dennis Society - 1st February 2025
Malcolm Hemley RIP
Sad to report, Dennis Society member Malcolm Hemley, the ACE collector of Dennis Lawnmowers, died at the end of 2024. His funeral will take place at 10:00 on Friday 7th February at Poole Crematorium, Gravel Hill, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Poole, BH17 9BQ.

In due course, there will be an auction of Malcolm's Dennis mower and machinery collection at Southern Counties Auctioneers, Salisbury on a date to be decided.

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