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Atherstone Car Show, Sunday, September 8th   What a fantastic event this was. Many thanks and congratulations to the Atherstone Car Show Committee, its many volunteers, sponsors and supporters for putting on this wonderful annual event. I was very proud and privileged as Mayor to be invited, together with my Consort, husband Alan, to open this year’s show. Having been picked up outside The Red Lion Hotel in Long Street by an American Fire Chief’s SUV, we were escorted, together with a motorcade of American Police cars and Emergency vehicles, with accompanying sirens and flashing beacons, by “Mr. Bean” in his Mini,  to The Market Square. We were welcomed by the Treasurer of The Motor Show Committee, former Mayor of the town, Mark “Jodda” Jordan, and formally invited to open the show.

Despite the early downpour of rain there were plenty of spectators and exhibitors present to see us welcome our guest celebrity, “Mr. Bean”, (a very convincing version of the famous Rowan Atkinson character) together with his own classic vehicle. After the formalities, we had the opportunity to look around at the fantastic display of vehicles, chat to owners, exhibitors and visitors, as well as pose for photos with some of the support services in attendance. As soon as the rain stopped and the sun appeared, the crowds were flocking into town to see the array of vehicles; classic and vintage cars, motorcycles and scooters, campervans, farm and utility vehicles etc on display. There were colouring competitions for the children and a very well-sponsored raffle with a host of motor-related prizes. Many thanks to those businesses who kindly donated so generously.

I’m sure everyone who attended will have had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. As Mayor, I am pleased that the Town Council is able to contribute to support this free, family-friendly, annual event in the town which attracts and welcomes visitors from far and wide.

Cllr Sara Bishop – Mayor of Atherstone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cllr Sara Bishop Mayor of Atherstone

Dear Atherstone Town Council

We would like on behalf of RUBY S YARD CIC and OMEGA OUTDOOR ADVENTURES to thank the Atherstone Town Council  and their Mayor Cllr Sara Bishop and her consort Alan Bishop for coming along to this event. Feedback from the event has been brilliant in terms of fun , enjoyment and wish to try paddle sports again along the Coventry  canal which is a real asset for the town . The presence of the Mayor  helped to make this open day event a very special occasion for both  the paddlers [ most of  whom had never tried paddling before and the majority of whom were children /young people with special needs and adults with learning difficulties and physical  disabilities.

Jacky Gordon
RUBYS YARD CIC

The new Honorary Citizen of Atherstone for 2024 is Jayne Collins.

Jayne is pictured with the newly elected Atherstone Town Mayor – Cllr Sara Bishop who presented the award at the Annual Town Assembly on the 22nd May 2024.