Classic cars bring community together for charity fun day at Wolverhampton football club
It was a day to look at classic cars and enjoy a fun day out at a Wolverhampton football club, all in the name of charity.
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The AFC Wulfrunians Classic Car Show saw more than 300 vehicles of all ages and types parked up outside the club's Prestige Arena stadium in Castlecroft in Wolverhampton on Bank Holiday Monday.
The day, which was organised to raise funds for Facial Palsy UK, also had food stalls, a fully stocked bar and activities for children.
There were brand new Porsches, classic Chevrolets from the United States, Volvos, Bentleys and a range of other cars on display, and organiser John Woodward said that his love of classic cars had led to him suggesting to the club about running the event.
He said: "I've got a classic car myself and I'm 72-years-old and always had cars and will go to a number of these events, which are the sort where people come up to whatever vehicle they've seen parked up and have a chat about it.
"I feel that we've lost a bit of that in the world today, where people can walk up to strangers and tell them it's a nice car and ask to find out more about it, so I just felt it would fit nicely as a community event.
"Considering it's the first one we've ever done, we're delighted at how well it's all gone, with a nice mix of cars and people walking around talking about them, including a man who came all the way from Sheffield for the show."
Mr Woodward, who works as a volunteer at the club as an ambassador, said the event was the first of a number of community events planned at the club and said he was thankful for the help from other groups to make the day happen.
He said: "I spoke to Beefy Boys from Herefordshire, who make award winning burgers, and they said they would support the event, plus we've got Porsche Wolverhampton down there with three demonstrators, so kids can get their photos taken inside the car.
"We'd like to be able to raise £500 from the day, but it's more about having an event in Wolverhampton for the car community and giving parents the chance to bring their kids to see cars worth £100,000, Minis that their grandad would have driven and just come and have a lovely day."
