Sunday 18 August 2019 will see The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury stage their annual Classic Vehicle Festival at Tewkesbury School Playing Fields.
Over 1000 classic vehicles will be represented, from the dawn of the motoring era, to pre-war, post-war, American, sports cars to custom cars and hot rods.
It�s not just cars either . . . Over 200 classic motorcycles will be displayed, with all the major marques represented including Harley Davidson, Moto Guzzi, AGS, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Rudge, Baker, BMW, Norton, Velocette, Francis Barnett, Matchless to local Gloucestershire-based manufacturer Cotton.
The Festival features live vintage entertainment courtesy of the Haywood Sisters, Lindy Hop dancers, plus 110 quality trade stands including car accessories, memorabilia, autojumble and a wide selection of onsite catering.
It�s a great value family day out, whilst raising vital money for worthwhile causes!
About the event:
The event, now in its 9th year is the Rotary Clubs� biggest charity annual fundraiser which actively raises thousands of pounds for both national and regional charities. Over Ł120,000 has been donated since its inception.
Thanks to the tremendous success of the Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival event in August 2018, the Rotary Club of Tewkesbury were able to make a number of donations, including Ł6000 to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Ł3000 to Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.
Sue Ryder are a marvelous charity that deliver hospice and neurological care for people facing a life-changing diagnosis. By displaying your car, or by visiting our show you will be making a valuable contribution to both this charity and the stellar work of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Since 1991, the Midlands Air Ambulance have responded to more than 50,000 missions averaging 2,000 per year, making it one of the longest established and busiest air ambulance organisations in the UK. The charity responsible for funding and operating three air ambulances serving the communities of six Midlands counties: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands. The festival traditionally serves as an operational base for the crew on the day.
Due to the popularity of the event, pre-booking is now advisable to guarantee a space for display vehicles.
Bookings are now actively being taken for display vehicles, for further details, please visit: http://tewkesburycvf.org/
Display Vehicles and Advance Tickets:
� Classic Cars, Bikes, other Vintage vehicles are priced at Ł5.00 per vehicle via online pre-booking (driver included), passengers also Ł5.00 (on the gate price Ł7.50). http://tewkesburycvf.org/shop/
� A classic car, or motorcycle display vehicle should be a minimum of 25 years old, or of special interest such as exotic sports cars, rare or very limited production runs, kit cars and anything out of the ordinary.
� Gates open at 9.30am for display vehicles and 11.00am for general admission.
� Trade stands pitches are 3mx3m at only Ł30, available to book via the website.
� General public admission tickets are available priced Ł5.00 (on the gate price Ł7.50).
� Children under 12 years old go free.
� Please note: Dogs are not permitted on site.
Event Address: Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury GL20 8DF
Previous Charity Beneficiaries Include:
The event has provided donations to over 50 charities and causes including:
Acorns Children�s Hospice, St John�s Ambulance, St Michaels Hospice, Sue Ryder, Cancer Research, Midland Air Ambulance, Gloucestershire Carers, 3 x Defibrillators for Tewkesbury & Northway, Gloucester Deaf Association, Dogs for Disabled, Rotary End Polio Now, Tewkesbury Hospital, Gloucestershire Eye Therapy Trust, Ski 2 Freedom. Royal British Legion, Royal Naval Association, War Memorial Repair, Rotary Shoebox Appeal, Severn Area Rescue, Shelterbox, Nepal Earthquake Aquabox, Cumbria Flood Appeal, Rotary Young Musician, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Roses Theatre, Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra, Gloucester Music, Rotary Kids Out, Tewkesbury School, Tredington Teddies Pre-School, Twyning Playgroup, Twyning School. Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury Fireworks, Tewkesbury in Bloom, Tewkesbury Men�s Club, Tewkesbury Rugby Club, Tewkesbury Senior Citizens Tea Party, Tewkesbury Wheelchair Bus. Mary�s Meals, National Gardens Project, Rotary Foundation, Abbeyfield Cotswold Ltd, Boys Briga
de, Duncan�s Tricycle, Elizabeth Wyatt House Repair, Wakham Trust.
Media Contact:
For more information, competition tickets, event images or any questions, please contact:
Rebecca Leppard
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Tel: 01452 260063, M: 07749 852 481
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