The magazine has changed in the last year or so with a good few new columnists.
When I was a member the first time that was way back in 1997, the BX section was written by a great guy named Doug Proctor. His column was engaging, informative and encouraging. I sent in loads of stuff related to my BX back then. The G section was written by a nice guy named Roy Renshaw, again it was a great read and I actually looked forward to each mag. I think there was a dip in interest across the board in the 2000s but not sure as I was not a member then until 2006 when I rejoined.
I reckon the CCC rally next time should have a 'noisy area' that allows those of us who are up for it, the oppo to stay up drinking heavily and knocking things over etc..
Mind, there's very many old folks in the CCC and many other car clubs of any other make etc.
And stop being so boring...
what extra stuff should they do?
Compared to the heavily fractured Ford owners club and the diluted Swedish car club (I met one of their main guys right outside my garage as he came over to see the CX when I was working on it) he said their club was in a poor way (but that the forum was strong) The CCC is relatively good!
The best car event I was at was the 2005 2CV World Meet, it was really good with an ace atmosphere - sure there were some negatives but none were important to me. Still loads of 2CVGB members bitched about it on some way.
Then you gotta ask why some mixed car clubs such as Retro Rides (not technically a club I know) work well. Also the VW scene seems to havs some natural success - why is that?
I'll stay in the CCC (not least coz I'm writing the CX column) but because I do love the cars (all of them!) and hearing about other members' stories.
I also reckon it's linked to the fact that the old Citroens are getting thin on the ground and that the new stuff is shite. (save for the C4 and C6)