FMI News

Since 1935 The Fellowship has provided members with various opportunities each year to meet new people and spend time re-establishing old friendships with associates with colleagues.

The newly elected Fellowship Chairman Peter Leake has launched an an initiative to encourage new membership. Please have a look at the attached PDF file and pass it on to any friends or colleagues who you feel might be interested in joining the Fellowship. If you would like to receive a supply of hard copies please contact the Hon Treasurer, Peter Cottle. 

The Fellowship Secretary, has recently received greetings from a group in New Zealand known as The Fellowship of the Motor Industry, incorporating ‘Ye Ancient Motor Traders. Some of our more senior Fellows may remember that the Fellowship in the UK had a long association with this group in Auckland from their formation in 1943 up until about 2000 when for some unknown reason it lapsed.

At their recent AGM in Auckland it was agreed that an approach to the Fellowship in the UK should be made to see whether it might be possible to re-establish the relationship. 

It is with deep regret that we have to inform you of the death of John Sudbury, who passed away on Monday 28th September in hospital in Guernsey

John will have been well known to many of you through his long career in the Motor Industry which began with a student placement at Ford Motor Company. He moved to the Lex group where he held a series of senior positions before setting up his own Company Swindon Automobiles in 1981. 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Past Chairman Mike Garton after a bravely fought short illness. Mike was a dedicated supporter of the Fellowship, serving as Chairman between 2013 - 2015. He will be hugely missed by his many friends in the Fellowship and especially those who had the privilege to serve with him on the Fellowship committee where his sound advice and guidance was invaluable.

A full obituary is attached.