Medbourne hosts its first ever Classic Car Event for Armed Forces Day
The Medbourne Classic takes place on June 27, raising funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund, The Royal Anglian Regiment Charity, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Loros.
The event takes place at the Medbourne Sports and Social Club, Hallaton Road, Medbourne, LE16 8DR. One of currently only 4 officially recognised Armed Forces Day events in Leicestershire, organisers are expecting around 2,000 visitors on the day, as well as having a selection of around 200 Classic Cars, Military Vehicles and Motorcycles.
The Medbourne Classic is being opened by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire.
What’s the Significance of Armed Forces Day
The Chairman of The Medbourne Classic, Mr Carl Blencowe said: “The aim of the event and of Armed Forces Day, is to celebrate those who have served, those that are serving and to inspire the next generation. The role of our Armed Forces is becoming increasingly important in these turbulent times, and its only fitting that we recognise and appreciate the role they play and the sacrifices they make.”
Catering
Catering on the day is provided by two local businesses. Annabel's Farm with gourmet beef burgers from their South Devon herd, and Roaming Giraffe, providing a diverse range of food cuisines, and a Champagne & Prosecco Bar.
The Nevill Arms in Medbourne is providing refreshments, serving a range of beers, and soft drinks. The Sports Club Bar is also open on the day.
Attractions
A working 1930s radial aircraft engine, the Alvis Leonides which is fired up 3 times over the day.
A full size glider from Husbands Bosworth Gliding Centre.
RAF Re enactors bringing a vintage feel to the day, together with Market Harborough Air and Sea Cadets helping out and performing a range of duties.
Harborough FM are hosting the day providing music and interviews with invited guests.
Stallholders will be selling wooden crafts, leather goods, preserves and chutneys, vintage collectibles, traditional & retro sweets and ladies fashion accessories. Children’s entertainment includes hook a duck, quoits and tin can alley.
The highlight of the day is a flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight which will be a great way to celebrate Armed Forces Day and The Medbourne Classic.
Event Timings and Tickets
The Medbourne Classic opens for Classic Car Entrants at 8.00am and the Public at 10.00am. The show ends at 4.00pm.
Free public car parking is available, off the B664 from Market Harborough, just before entering Medbourne and will be clearly signposted. A free shuttle bus service will transport visitors from the car park to the Medbourne Sports Field just minutes away. The last bus leaves the Medbourne Sports field at 4.30pm.
Ticket prices for Classic Car Show entrants and Visitors are £5.60 (£5.00 plus 60p booking fee)
if booked in advance through the website, www.themedbourneclassic.org or £6.50 on the day.
Veterans and serving military personnel are free with a veterans card or MOD 90. We look forward to welcoming you there on the 27th June.
Contact: Mr Carl Blencowe - Chairman of The Medbourne Classic
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07843 231633