Motor Show 2024
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