Lavenham Classics 2022 was a great success with fabulous weather and an oversubscribed number of entries, resulting in £3,200 being passed to local charities.
Bruce Goddard, event organiser (2017 to 2022) adds: “I moved into Lavenham in 2016 and as a lifelong classic car enthusiast/collector/racer volunteered to put on a car show for the charity when the Carnival ceased.
The event is now focused on being a lower-key village event with a relaxed atmosphere and the last few years’ events, despite covid, have managed to attract a wonderful range of vehicles and good visitor numbers. And, as importantly, has raised much-needed funds for our local charities.”
In the up coming, July/ August edition of the Bury & West Suffolk magazine, Lavenham Classics’ coordinator, Bruce Goddard, talks about past shows and what can be expected in 2022.
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2021 show – over 300 vehicles, lots of visitors, and the weather was fine (if cloudy at times).
There was food and refreshments in abundance from our local Lavenham Butchers and other suppliers including Bar Rumba and Sweet Meats in their Good Food Army comber ice-cream van.
All in all, the event, thanks to entrants and the visitors, raised £3,250 which will go to various village charities administered by Lavenham Community Council.
The 2020 event, despite the restrictions of being Covid compliant and the usual uncertainties concerning Bank Holiday weather, proved to be a resounding success. Hosted for the fourth year running on August Bank Holiday Sunday, a limited number of (140) cars were displayed, Lavenham retailers sold food and refreshments, the sun made an appearance and the rain stayed away!
Over £2,000 was raised for local charities so we thank everyone who took part and contributed to its success in 2020.
A brief update to confirm that the 2020 event is still scheduled to take place this Sunday.
Given the current pandemic restrictions the layout of displayed vehicles will be different to previous years in order to provide increased distancing between entrants.
Sanitising stations will be in evidence and all food & drink vendors will be operating strictly controlled social distancing and hygiene standards.
The wearing of face masks is optional but recommended – certainly they will be needed if venturing to the village shops.
Please come dressed as appropriate for the (hopefully good) weather and do remember to observe “social distancing ”throughout the event.
I hope that you and your families and friends are keeping safe during these challenging times.
Given the restrictions on meeting in public places and the requirements for social distancing, amongst the other myriad of Government guidelines, I thought that I should update you on the current situation regarding Lavenham Classics.
It is still my intention to hold the event, albeit with some revisions and being mindful that Covid 19 control methods are a moving feast.
In anticipation of the further easing of movement & meeting restrictions I intend to keep the event scheduled unless I have no alternative but to cancel it. I am hopeful of it being a celebration of the return to some sort of normality.
Thus for this year there will be a strict “Entry by issued ticket only” policy in order that entry numbers can be contained within the available space whilst delivering safe distancing between entrants. For this reason there is no entry cut-off date, first come, first served will apply.
Therefore please do get your entry forms in if you wish to attend.
Lavenham Classics in front of the church tower
The event is organised on behalf of Lavenham Community Council, a registered charity, who will process your entry in the usual way: cashing your entry cheque upon receipt and issuing tickets during early August.
IF the event does have to be cancelled then full refunds will be issued immediately.
[As a result of feedback from last year I am delighted to announce that the award winning Lavenham Butchers are providing the catering this year, supported by our usual bar and ice cream providers].
Enjoy your classic vehicles and most of all, keep safe.
Lavenham Classics 