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The Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society has decided that its Easter and November transport festivals in 2019 were the last it will hold. It plans to stage smaller events from 2022 onwards instead. Like most organisations, it cancelled the festivals planned for last year and decided against holding them this year. It says its board's decision not to hold any more in future years was taken "very reluctantly" after much consideration and discussion and that it is "looking towards smaller events at the museum instead for the next season". It says public safety is the main reason for scrapping the popular festivals. "Concerns have been raised regarding the wisdom of expecting large numbers of people to cross Whisby Road safely and regularly all day, as traffic has become rather heavy and there are those drivers - not entrants - who are very impatient as well as those who do not respect the speed limit. Not a safe mix at all. "We realise this will come as a big disappointment to very many, but sincerely hope you will totally understand why. Our last event was superb, and this is how we would like the event and the members who made it possible remembered. Many visitors and vehicle owners travelled considerable distances over the years to help the society and be with us, and we are immensely grateful to all for the enthusiasm shown at these events," it says. Meanwhile, its Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum, home to over 60 vehicles, reopens to the public on Sundays only (except Boxing Day) from August 1, from 11:00 to 16:00 and will follow government guidance on Covid prevention protocols. |