Here's a copy of an email circulated for the Classics on the Common car show:
Classics on the Common
2006 Report & 2007 Update
Hello all,
Please take a moment to read this email which includes the report on 2006 and details of 2007s event. It also includes a couple of other local events which may be of interest to you. Please note I am in the process of moving house my current address is on the booking form I will send an updated form to all those who havent booked by the time I move.
2006
After the poor weather of 2005 we returned to our more glorious sunshine. The Park & Ride scheme for spectators proved popular and I was very grateful to John Tarbox from Pan Autos who stepped in to sponsor the scheme and covered all its costs.
We received lots of positive feedback on the night and post event. We had very few moans on the night, always a great relief!
In 2005 we were able to donate just over £3,000 to local charities/good causes. In 2006 we blew that record out of the water and almost doubled it, donating £5,800 as follows;
Grove House Hospice £2,000
Roundwood Park School £1,700
The Lea School £500
RNLI £750
Police Cadets £200
Pasque Hospice £200
Red Cross Harpenden £150
Herts Police Widows & Orphans £300
As always very many thanks to all of those who help, it wouldnt be possible to organise without the support of those who help set up, steward, offer advise & support and all of you who attend and enjoy.
Classics on the Common
Wednesday 25th July 2007
The date is now set for Wednesday 25th July and I am ready to start taking your entries, an entry form is included with this email. The entry fee remains the same £3 it will hopefully be the best £3 you spend all year! This years main beneficiaries will be Sir John Lawes School and Harpenden Phoenix Holidays (the Jumbulance which provides holidays for the disabled).
The website has not yet been updated it will be shortly, once I move.
This year we will again be asking the Town Council for permission to use the Hayfield for spectator parking, if you are a Harpenden resident and happen to be in contact with your Town Councillor please let them know your views. If you require any more information on the issue please feel free to contact me.
A number of entrants over the years have asked why the event is on a Wednesday evening and why we dont move it to a Sunday. Its always been on a Wednesday because it originally started as an evening picnic, as it grew I think a part of its charm is that its different and its timing. Im willing to consider moving it to a Sunday, it would certainly make the traffic easier. Please let me know what you think.
As in recent years we do not anticipate allowing any entry on the night without a pre-booked entry pass. To try to avoid any confusion all vehicles who want to come onto the Common including scooters and motorbikes should have an entry pass. So please dont leave your entry too late and PLEASE DONT FORGET TO INCLUDE A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE with your entry form. At a peak I get and have to process 30-40 entries a day, and it makes it surprisingly more time consuming when I have to write out envelopes.
Im pleased to announce that once again Harpenden Village Rotary Club will be assisting us with the event they very kindly get more and more involved each year to the point where we now couldnt manage without them.
Peter Madden
Two other event you might like to consider;
CLASSICS AT HARPENDEN
HIGHLAND GATHERING
SUNDAY 8TH JULY 2007
As part of this years Highland Gathering, the Harpenden Lions Club is inviting owners of Classic Cars to become part of the days attractions.
The Harpenden Highland Gathering is one of the largest gatherings outside Scotland. It draws large crowds from Herts/Beds and Bucks and attracts dancers, pipe bands, solo pipers, games participants and visitors from all over the UK. Now you have an opportunity to add value to this major charity fund raising event.
Starting at 10.30 a.m. and finishing around 5.30 p.m. there is a full programme of activities throughout the day. Classic Cars would be parked in a special area inside Rothamsted Park. There is a £3 per car entrance fee to cover costs which include a special commemorative plate. There will be free entrance to the event for you and any passengers (worth £6 per head). Spaces are limited on a first come first served basis. To book your space complete the form and send it with your £3 fee (PO or cheque made payable to Harpenden Lions Club).
Please book me into this years Highland Gathering:
Name:
Address:
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.Postcode
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Tel:
. email
Car/Bike Details
Make
Model
Registration Number
. Year
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Send the completed form with £3 fee to:
CLASSICS AT HG07, DEVE LTD, 41 BLACKHORSE LANE , REDBOURN, ST ALBANS , AL3 7ES
For more information email; alison.minns@harpenden-lions.co.uk
Tibbles Tour
Sunday 17th June. Organised by the Carpenters Arms Classic Car Club. A Touring assembly for classic & sports cars. Starting from the Moat House Hotel at Markyate with a breakfast and briefing a scenic tour of around 120 miles finishing with a fish and chip supper at the Carpenters Arms in Southdown. If youve never done a Tour try this one!
For further details contact; geoff@geoffandrews.wanadoo.co.uk
Classics on the Common
Harpenden's Award Winning Classic Car Meet
Wednesday 25th July 2006
Ticket Application Form
Please fill in this form and print with required details and a SAE & cheque for £3 payable to 'The Rover P5 Club' and post to:
Peter Madden, "Classics on the Common", 96 Park Rise, Harpenden, Herts AL5 3AN
About Your Car/Bike
Vehicle Make
Model
Registration
Year
About You
Name
Address 1
Address 2
Town/City
Postcode
e-mail address
Your entry fee includes a souvenir rally plaque if received by 1st June 2007
