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Sun shines on Charity Motor Show
Last weekend saw the third running of the Rotary Charity Motor Show, organised by the Rotary Club of Frodsham and Helsby. It was held over the weekend of 1st and 2nd August at Frodsham Community Centre. It saw over 4,000 visitors attending the show. Saturday was the preview day with the main event taking place on the Sunday.
Almost 100 exhibitors attended who brought along many varied types of vehicles including motor bikes, vintage cars, American cars, sports cars, and even double-decker buses from the Wirral Transport Collection. Those of us who remember Simon Templar (The Saint) enjoyed seeing a Volvo P1800 coupe like the one used in the 1960’s TV series. There was also a fabulous opportunity to take a spin in an Aston Martin Vantage; another highlight being a parade through the town centre on the Sunday by many of the exhibitors.
Winners of the various show categories were as follows:
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Keith Farrall from Macclesfield, driving a Corvette, won “Best American”
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Dave Hanes from Staffordshire, driving a Triumph Dolomite, won “Best Custom Modified”.
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Dave Beasley from Warrington, riding a Honda 350, won “Best Motor Cycle”.
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Ian Bowdler from Chester, driving a Ford Cortina 2000E from 1973, won “Best Classic Car”.
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Neil Barker from Sale, driving a VW Devon Caravanette in factory specification, won “Best of Show” because he had kept all the original features.
In addition to the vehicles on display, visitors also enjoyed looking at 20 trade stands and the fairground rides for the children. Food and drinks were supplied in the form of a hog roast, with tea and coffee supplied by members of Inner Wheel. There was also a licensed bar in the Community Centre. The Rotary club also ran their famous bacon and burger stall as well as their latest edition - the baked potato stall.
Feedback from many members of the public who attended was that it was nice to see such a well-organised event being staged in Frodsham, allowing many people to walk to the event.
A Rotary Club spokesman said that they were delighted to beat last year’s attendance figure of 3,000 people and hoped that everyone had enjoyed the show. The Club is very grateful to all those who took part and attended the event which was the culmination of many months work.
Thanks also go to Frodsham Community Association for their support.
For more pictures please follow this link to flickr where you can view and download some of the many pictures taken on the second day (when the sun shone).
Watch our video on youtube here.
The Rotary
Club of Frodsham and Helsby Celebrate a Yorkshire Day Dinner
The Rotary Club enjoyed a sumptuous Celebration of Yorkshire day with a dinner of Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pud at Forest Hills Hotel.
Yorkshire Day is 1st August and commemorates the Battle of Minden 1759 During the Seven Years War. (See Picture right)
At this battle the tide turned in favour of Britain in world politics. It was the first war which involved the whole world, and at the end of it Canada and India were British colonies, and Great Britain was the dominating power in Europe.
Due to a misunderstanding in the transmission of orders, the British infantry brigades, under their Commanders, Waldegrave and Kingsley, began to march towards the French. To the surprise of everyone, including the French Commanders, the British Infantry marched forwards into a hail of fire and attacked the French cavalry - the first recorded incident of this kind in military history.
This is against all military sense and should not have worked. Despite very heavy losses, the Infantry, supported by two batteries of Artillery, continued their attack and forced the French to retreat. After the decisive attack by the British infantry, the Allied Force advanced and drove the French off the battlefield.
Of the 4,434 men who went into battle with 6 British infantry regiments. 78 officers and 1,252 soldiers were killed or wounded. All the regiments still celebrate the 1st August and have the word "Minden" embroidered on their Colours and Battle Honour.
Even today the day of "the battle of the roses" (the winners decorated themselves with wild roses after their victory), is celebrated in Great Britain, North America and Canada.
Kingsley Cricket Club
The annual cricket match against Northwich Vale Royal took place on Monday 3rd August at Kingsley Cricket Club.
Surprisingly we were only one player short. We were just about to lend them three fielders when their stragglers turned up.
The toss was expertly won by Frank Ball who chose to bat. Sam Williams and Malcolm Davies opened and didn't last very long. Half way through the innings the match was changed to 12 overs from 15 because of bad light.
Sportingly Frodsham never invoked Duckworth Lewis. A brilliant cameo innings by Frank Ball, hitting the only four of the innings, took Frodsham's total to 50 for 3. Northwich struggled in reply and were soon 3 for 0 due to some fine bowling by Sam Williams who at one point was on a hat-trick but blew it!
Wickets fell regularly and eventually Northwich ran out of overs five runs short of the victory total.
Frodsham captain Frank Ball received the trophy, a jar of special Mar-mite, from the Northwich captain, and is to have it mounted. It was agreed that the game will be played on the third Monday in June every year at Kingsley.
Thanks to Kingsley Cricket Club for hosting us, a lovely setting. Thanks also to Malcolm for arranging the kit.
