David Coles attended the North Norfolk Railway Vintage Transport Day along with other FAC members. “A very enjoyable day … good weather in the company of hundreds of classic car enthusiasts. We took a steam train from Holt station to Sheringham for lunch and a vintage bus back where we spent time perusing the large…
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It was perfect day for the Charles Clark Rally. 80 cars took part and, after the usual tea and bacon roll, we set off from the Goat Inn at Skeyton, via a long and interesting route, for Brisley Cricket Club where more tea and cakes awaited us. Various prizes were awarded including one, the Best…
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Ten FAC cars turned up for the Burnham Market Carnival, causing great interest in the parade, I don’t think we’ve ever featured on so many people’s phone videos! The photos, courtesy of Stuart Twite, show a selection of our cars displayed in the field where we enjoyed the fairground, stalls, local craft displays or simply…
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The first photo shows Fakenham’s Mayor, Angela Glynn and Fakenham Auto Club’s Chairman, Brian Monks at today’s display in the Marketplace. The Club is very grateful to the Fakenham Town Council, and especially Mayor Glynn, not only for their help in reinstituting the Club’s displays in the Marketplace post-Covid but also now making available to…
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This Club Night was a barbeque held at Jim and Judy’s home. The evening was devoted to the NANSA Charity where Judy works and she told us that it is the best job she’s ever had. Nansa provides a wide range of specialist services for people of all ages living with special educational needs and/or…
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The Overstrand Village Fair was a little unlucky with the weather, given the glorious days we’ve had of late. In fact, when we met at the Beach Car Park, it looked like being a very soggy affair indeed. However, the day proved to be a mixture of light and heavy showers interspersed with spells of…
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Over 1000 classic, sports and supercars gleamed in the sunshine at Helmingham Hall Gardens. One of the best attended and well organised car shows of the year. The Fakenham Auto Club had eleven cars attending, thanks to Jack for making the arrangements. There were plenty of food stalls catering for all tastes as well as…
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Forty-four members enjoyed a good breakfast this morning at The Old Dairy in Stanfield. It was a perfect morning for a drive and many beautiful cars were on show. Thanks to Jim and Judy for their exemplary organisation.
Our adopted charity for this year, First Focus, held their 20th Anniversary Celebrations today and Jim went along to represent the FAC. He was joined by Annie who, apart from also being an FAC member, is a supporter of First Focus. The last photo shows Annie, Clarissa, who fund-raises for the Charity, another volunteer and…
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Eighteen cars were on display in the sunshine this morning at Fakenham Marketplace, with some first-time appearances such as Gary’s gorgeous Limited Edition Mustang. Nod’s Mini Moke always attracts a lot of attention. It was good to see both sides of the road being used, thereby avoiding the congestion of past displays. Brian sold over…
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