CLUB PROFILE
We spoke to Ian Taylor at Ford-Mania about what it is that makes this ever-growing club so popular…
We catch-up with Ian Taylor to learn more about Ford-Mania.
How and when was the club started?
“It all started in January 2005, after a drunk bet with a friend of mine!”
Who are the key admins/members/staff who run the club?
“I’m the main admin along with my son James Taylor, who is now 21. I have some great other Key Admin such as Alistair White, who runs the Scottish side of the group. Aside from that I have quite a large amount to help at events and do social media, so thanks to Rich Fox, Rossco Lavery, Claire Bullen, Eric Lloyd, Rachel Liddle, Lisa and Tony Blackham, Ian Ely Wright, Carl Lamoon, Andreas Tatt, Jack Terry, Frank Talladega, Colin Smith, Chris Tanners, and Jamie Craig.”
Is there a cost to join?
“There’s no cost to be a normal member, but if you choose to be a Gold Member, this gives you access to over 25 traders with good discounts, all for £10 per year.”
Can you tell us about your online and/or social media presence?
“Social media-wise we have the following: Facebook UK Group - 13,900 members; Facebook Scotland Group - 3,300 members; Facebook Australia Group - 700 members; Facebook Like page - 56,000 followers; Instagram - 21,300 Followers; YouTube - 430 subscribers and has had 130,000 views. We also have the website www.ford-mania.uk
What sort of deals and discounts do members get?
“As well as the discounts for Gold Members, what we also do for any member who comes on stand with us is to supply a free BBQ and Subway food as a way to say thank you.”
Can we find you at any shows this year, and do you have your own event?
“We have no show ourselves as yet, but watch this space or 2020! We have a monthly meet at The Nickelodeon Pub in Wolverhampton, usually the 1st week of each month. We have done around seven events already this year, and we still have another 12 or so to go!”
What makes it such a great club?
“I just think we hold some family values; kids are always very welcome and are able to join in and importantly make friends as much as the adults do. We try to avoid having any negativity on the groups and usually nip it in the bud as quickly as we can, and to me it’s the people that make the group great – every single one of them needs to pat themselves on the back.”