The Overstrand Village Fair was very popular, with many attractions and lots of classic cars including eight from the Fakenham Auto Club. The event was blessed with good weather, which was in short supply in other parts of Norfolk. Thanks to Jack for organising our get-together.
The Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham was interrupted by three sharp heavy showers but the crowds were plentiful, and there were loads of exotic cars. The club area was more spread out than previous years and the 40s exhibition dancing and the falconry displays were there as always. The driveway run also…
Fourteen of us met at the Chrysalis Café for coffee this morning before heading off to the Caister Castle Car Collection. Our journey took in the colourful and beautifully manicured village of Filby, looking its best in the glorious sunshine. The museum has a tremendous range of vehicles on show – some 120 cars, 100…
As an alternative to Brisley, Nine of us attended the Shuttleworth Bedfordshire Vintage Airshow and what a day it was! The weather was perfect and the pilots made the most of it. There were many attractions in addition to the aircraft: steam engines and organs, classic cars and motorcycles, vintage buses and coaches, the Swiss…
The second display and meet of the year was, again, well attended. The weather wasn’t so kind at first but the roofs soon came down.
The Brisley Classic Car Show was held, as usual, at Brisley Hall. The superb weather conditions played a part in attracting almost one hundred classic cars, eight of which were from the FAC. The entry fee for classic cars was £10 which went towards essential repairs to Brisley’s St. Bartholomew’s Church. There were refreshments available…
There was a good attendance, 39 in all, for the Mike Tomlin Run today which started atthe Gallow and wound its way through the sunny morning to The White Pheasant at Lenwade for a carvery lunch. Entry fees and raffle tickets produced £325 for our charity, The Fitzroy Centre in Fakenham. Winner of the ’Best…
After displaying their cars at Fakenham Market Place, twenty members enjoyed a very interesting afternoon at The Langham Dome. This restored Dome, one of only five surviving, was vital in WW2 for training gunners to shoot down the hordes of Nazi planes crossing the Channel and North Sea to wreak havoc on Great Britain. Privates…
A great visit to the The Crown at Banningham for an evening meal. Twenty-seven of us went and enjoyed the excellent food, especially the steak and kidney pudding – just ask Jim! As well as the food, The Crown’s car park had lots of space. Thanks to Jim for organising the event and to Geoff…
The Reepham Classic Car Festival was back after a three-year absence and was well attended. Amongst the eclectic range of cars on show were nine belonging to FAC members. The Market Place was closed to traffic and food and drink was available. Thanks to David for organising the event and to Brian for the photos.