b'FEATURE FEATUREKelly Groups 1983 CF250 Bedford VanKelly Groups 1983 Bedford CF 250 VanShowcased at Londons Cart MarkingKelly Group was proud to enter our Bedford Van to the Cart Marking 2021 parade. The 1983 Bedford CF250 vehicle was first purchased by Mr Warner of Salisbury for 4320. He subsequently sold it to second owner, Tim Parade Kelly (Kelly Group Chairman) who has maintained the vehicle with only a few minor repairs to prevent corrosion.The relevance of the Bedford CF250 model is quite significant as this was the first vehicle Tim Kelly used to start Saturday 18th September 2021 was the new date (due to COVID restrictions) of this years London Cart MarkingKelly Group back in 1985 when the UK began awarding its first cable franchises to local operatives.Parade. Kelly Group was thrilled to be participating in this prestigious historic event while supporting the City of London and The Worshipful Company of Carmen. Celebrating, and maintaining 500+ years of transport heritage and traditions, the 2021 parade took place at Guildhall Yard in the heart of the City of London with over forty modern and vintage vehicles.Cart Marking CeremonyThe Origin of Vehicle Licensing Cart Marking is an annual charity event showcasing a unique collection of vehicles dating back from the horse and cart to todays innovative vehicles. On a beautiful Saturday morning all participants lined up outside the Guildhall Yard, on London Wall, and entered through the Guildhall Arch where the traditional marking ceremony took place. Each vehicle was introduced by the commentator with a brief insight into its history.Dressed in traditional robes the Sheriffs,Our Bedford Van recently received a full-body wrap showcasing the wide Master Charman, his tworangeofservicesthegroupprovidesacrossthenation.Thevanisnow Wardens and the Masterretired and only used at charity events and parades representing the groups Glover branded eachheritage.vehicle with a red-hot iron on the Carmans wooden licensing board, displaying the year letter and carr number.This ritual is known as Cart Marking. Kelly Groups Bedford van was marked number 517 by Liveryman John Tobin. Paddy Donnelly (Senior Project Manager and Business Developer) SaidThis proceess was the earliest form of vehicle licensing. Cart owners had to pay for their licence, which permitted trade for standing and plying for hire in the City of London for the forthcoming year. A new mark needed to beBeing a Freeman of the City Cartman Livery, it was my pleasure to introduce Kelly Group to the Worshipful Company of branded annually, to allow the trade to continue.In 1838 an earlier legislation was repealed, empowering theCarman and its historic traditions. I was delighted to see the groups iconic Bedford van participating in the Cart Marking Keeper of Guildhall to mark carts for an annual fee of five shillings - equal to 25p today. Five shillings is still paid toEvent and attending this special occasion with some of my Kelly Group colleagues. I am looking forward to seeing Kelly the City of London for each vehicle that passes through Guildhall Arch today. Group participating in the Lord Mayors Parade this November.6 7'