Some FAC members spent a few days in and around Buxton this week. Some of us took a walk from the Ladybower Reservoir, up to the Derwent Valley Dam where Guy Gibson trained 617 Squadron, The Dambusters, to drop the ‘bouncing bomb’ accurately against enemy targets in the Ruhr Valley. There were also pleasant canal-side…
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It was a wet morning for our monthly Fakenham Marketplace gathering but, amazingly, we filled the Upper Market Place with sixteen cars and four new members plus one possible.
Despite a horrible weather forecast, today’s Pageant of Motoring at Sandringham was very well attended. There were a few showers but also long sunny spells, and everyone seemed to be in good spirits. There were more Aston Martins on display than any other marque, by far, and they were all different.
Over a dozen cars took part in the Nansa Charity Car Rally today which started at the Gallow and wound its way over a 60-mile route to end up at Jim and Judy’s home where other FAC members and representatives from Nansa were waiting for us. Jim’s prowess on the barbeque was only surpassed by…
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It was a lovely evening for a drive to the coast, not to mention the fish-and-chips! We met at Morrisons car park in Fakenham and followed Brian and Heather’s carefully chosen route via Burham Market and Ringstead to The Mariners at La Strange Hotel in Old Hunstanton, where a few other members joined us. Twenty-eight…
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Eighteen cars took part in the Market Place display and it’s pleasing to note that we are making progress with permission to park on the other side of the road, which has been a bone of contention. Thanks to Mike for the photographs.
Thirteen cars turned out for the annual Overstrand Village Fair which takes place on the quintessential English setting of the sports club ground. A wide variety of stall holders plus musical entertainment plus food and drink and a wonderful display by Marlene’s School of Dance, together with wall-to-wall sunshine made it a very enjoyable day.…
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The Helmingham Festival of Classics and Sports Cars was the largest we’ve seen so far and it was a sell-out for the organisers with 1200 cars on display. This year they attempted to park the cars in groups according to the decades in which they were manufactured which was certainly an interesting approach although it…
DetailsEighteen classic cars turned up to support the Bawdeswell Village Hall Centenary celebrations, including four from members of the public. It was a dry, sunny day and well attended by the public. Highlights of the day included Mike and Tony’s dogs winning best in class at the fun dog show and David winning the competition…
DetailsThe 3rd Classic Car Day at Brisley Hall yesterday was a perfect day out with over 160 cars attending and in perfect weather. The event was again organized by Dick Dykes with all voluntary donations going to The Friends of St. Bartholomew’s Church. A great variety of vehicles were on show including those from clubs…
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