Stamford Car Show rallies a bumper crowd

Gleaming grilles and well-buffed bonnets were the order of the day at an event on Stamford Meadows yesterday.

Stamford Car Show, a charity event organised by Stamford and District Round Table and run by volunteers, attracted hundreds of exhibitors and many more visitors.

Starting with a rally through Stamford and the surrounding area, the day rounded off with judging and awards.

Car clubs from Grantham, Spalding, Peterborough, Boston and Norfolk attended, as well as the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, the Citroen Club, and the TVR Car Club.

Meanwhile, Stamford firefighters came along with one of their two fire engines, giving children the chance to climb aboard.

Thanks to those who came along to support the event, the show will provide a boost to the Round Table group's fundraising, with money to be distributed to good causes in the community.

Round Table member Tom Priestly said while they hadn't yet counted the funds raised, the car show they held before covid had raised more than £10,000, and that the turn out for this year's event was comparable.

"It was a good day - really well supported - and considering we didn't get the green light for it until about four or five weeks ago, we had to do preparations that usually take months in a short space of time.

"Considering this, we had lots of exhibitors and visitors and it was nice to see people out on Stamford Meadows again."

Stamford and District Round Table gives money to suitable causes that make contact to appeal for funds, and is a regular contributor to Evergreen Care Trust in support of its Christmas hampers which go to elderly and vulnerable people that it supports.

Anyone wishing to apply for funding for a local cause should contact Stamford and District Round Table by emailing info@stamfordroundtable.co.uk