Christchurch vehicle show is a classic success

Classic and vintage vehicles of all shapes and sizes turned out for a car show at the weekend to help raise charity funds.

The event held at Christchurch Community Centre on Sunday saw over 175 vehicles including cars, tractors, trucks and motorbikes turn out.

The warm weather ensured a good crowd at the show, which is organised by the trustees of the community centre to raise funds to help cover the upkeep of the facility.

Geoff Harper, chair of the trustees, who manage the centre on behalf of the parish council, was delighted with the day’s success in raisign in excess of £800.

As well as all the vehicles there were loads of stalls and games for the crowds to enjoy including woodwork, hats, jewellery and a cake stall run by the village Women’s Institute.

Representatives from the parish church were also there running a raffle to help raise funds for the repairs to the church roof.

Geoff paid tribute to the small band of trustees and volunteers who worked so hard to make the day such success.

He said: “We are small in number and everyone worked so hard and I would like to thank them for that. I would also like to point out that we are always looking for new committee members and anyone who would like to join us would be more than welcome.”

In the meantime he and the trustees are working on a project to provide floodlights on the playing field to enable the village football teams to train during the winter months and applications for grants are being made.

Work is also underway on plans for the next classic vehicle show which will be held at the centre on Sunday September 3.