Drive It Day
Drive It Day is a special day organised around the third Sunday in April by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs to celebrate Classic, Vintage and Veteran vehicles.
There was an enormous interest shown in this year’s run since the weather has been so dismal, possibly. Drivers from Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire as well as a wide area of Leicestershire registered for the run. In the end 83 cars were signed up for this year’s run-on Sunday 21st April.
At least this year the weather was dry although a little chilly. This didn’t deter the enthusiasts and the vast majority of enrolled cars turned up for the start at Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor Museum in Mountsorrel from 8.30am. We are very grateful for the generosity of Tom Duffin, the owner. The restaurant opened early and hot drinks and breakfast cobs were available.
Cars began to leave from 9am and, using a prepared route called a Tulip Diagram, set off round the small roads and little lanes of Leicestershire to eventually arrive at Gates Nursery at Cold Overton. Points of interest passed along the way were Quenby Hall, Eyebrook Reservoir and Launde Abbey.
There was no fee for this event just voluntary donations and a staggering amount of £1000 was raised, a record for this event organised by the team, Syston residents Terry Farmer and Vicki Friend helped by friends Mick and Christine Squire and Helen and Colin Readwin.
We look forward to gathering again at Stonehurst on Sunday 1st September for the tenth Annual Rainbow’s Run, this year visiting Shakerstone Railway Station and finishing at Moira Furnace.
Vicki Friend
