Abstract: A holding arrangement for holding an umbrella in a position to keep rain off a user while user is attending to matters in a vehicle with the vehicle door open, the holding arrangement is configured to be mounted to a vehicle door comprising a movable portion and a mountable portion, the movable portion including a securing arrangement for securing the holding arrangement to an umbrella the movable portion comprising engaging formations configured for convenient removably engaging with complementary engaging formations on the associated mountable portion.