Classic Car Run, Supporting Rainbows Hospice
On behalf of the organisers of the Rainbows Hospice September Classic Car Run held on Sunday September 7th, we would like to thank all those who took part and who helped make it such a successful day, raising over £1400 for Rainbows.
As was the case with our ‘Drive it Day’ Run in April, we were again blessed with lovely warm and sunny weather, with only a short, sharp shower towards the end of the run causing those of us in open-topped cars having to briefly put the roof up.
We began the Run at the ever-helpful and accommodating Stonehurst Farm in Mountsorrel, then followed a superb 70-mile scenic route along minor country lanes through Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Rutland. A welcome mid-way break was taken at the Buttercups Tearoom near Billesdon, where the very helpful and obliging staff not only catered for our coffee and cake needs but also gave us the opportunity to get up close and personal with their flock of alpacas.
The route finished at the delightful Helenium Tea Rooms at Barnsdale Gardens near Rutland Water, where we were welcomed to our own dedicated parking area which also provided a popular and unexpected attraction to the visitors there, who very kindly offered further donations.
We hope that everyone who took part enjoyed the day as much as the organising team. The effort put in by everyone created a great atmosphere amongst all those taking part, making it an exceptional day. Most thanks need to go to all the staff at Stonehurst Farm, Buttercups Tearoom, and the Helenium Tea Rooms who accommodated us so well, and to the weather gods that certainly smiled on us very nearly throughout the whole day.
The next event will be ‘Drive it Day’ on Sunday April 26th 2026, again supporting Rainbows Hospice. Please scan the QR code for further details.
Steve & Christine Wells.
