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Classic car run in Penkridge to raise money for Stafford's Katharine House Hospice

A classic car run is being held in Staffordshire next month to raise money for charity.

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David Pearce and Angie Gray get ready for the classic car run

The run, which will feature everything from classic cars to vintage tractors and motorbikes, is being held to raise money for Stafford-based Katharine House Hospice.

Starting in Penkridge, drivers will head up to Cannock Chase for the drive which will conclude with a picnic.

Around 700 invites have been sent out for the event on Sunday June 11.

Angie Gray, 53, who runs the Katharine House Hospice shop in Penkridge and has helped to organise the classic car run, said: "It will be absolutely fantastic. The weather does not matter, us classic car people always turn up regardless.

"Even people who just want to come and look at the cars are more than welcome to join us.

"This is the third or fourth time we have done the classic car run. We did not do one last year as the main organiser David Pearce was not very well but we are coming back bigger and better this year.

"Katharine House is important to the Staffordshire community, nobody ever knows what is around the corner."

Mr Pearce added: "I have sent out around 700 invites. It does not have to be classic cars it can be tanks, buses, motorbikes, horse and carts, anything. I want to block up the whole village.

"It is just a giant parade, people can turn up whether they are young or old."

Drivers are meeting at the Bridge House hotel in the town from 9.30am. The run is setting off at 11.30am.