ON SUNDAY June 5 Pembrokeshire Classic Car Club welcomed nearly 600 exhibitors to the lovely setting of Scolton manor, Haverfordwest for their annual ‘Classics to the manor’ show.

On the previous day more than 100 cars had taken to the roads of North Pembrokeshire which had been organised by The Celtic Classic Charity Tour in conjunction with Refreshing North Pembrokeshire and Pembrokeshire Classic Car Club.

This proved to be very successful in raising funds for the West Wales hospital chemotherapy day unit.

The sun came out and the club welcomed exhibitors from all over South and West Wales and others from further afield, plus the 24 strong contingents from Ireland, mainly from the Wexford and Kilkenny clubs.

There were all types of vehicles on display ranging from Austin sevens to the 1960s E type jaguars and the more modern Ford Focus. There were also American cars such as Chevrolets, Mustangs and Cadillacs. Not to be outdone by the cars there were motorcycles of all ages including sidecars, stationary engines, tractors, commercial lorries including a very large Scammel recovery lorry plus a scale model of a Scammel tow truck.

Also on display were World War 2 military vehicles comprising of Willeys Jeeps, Ferret scout cars, a Ural motorcycle combination and a static armament display. Largest of all and in its splendour was Mr Richard Scourfield's 1906 traction engine which was a magnificent sight.

Besides all the wonderful vehicles there was a car boot sale plus lots of craft stalls and all manner of interesting hand made goods.

A funfair and face painter kept the children amused and the many food outlets kept everyone well fed.

Another highlight was the brilliant model display which had been brought along by The Penfro Model Club which showed off their many considerable skills.

Pembrokeshire Classic Car Club were very evident in the main marquee with tombola and cake stalls and a pre drawn raffle with lots of fabulous prizes, many of which had been donated by members and local businesses.

Fresh Welsh cakes were made throughout the day of Diabetes Wales local branch for the public to enjoy also there were other catering outlets offering pancakes, ice creams, strawberries and cream and burgers. Something for all tastes!

At 3.15pm the prize winners in the various categories were announced, these had been chosen by an independent judge for the day.

Club Cars up to 1970 – The Kevin Vldean memorial trophy, presented by Geraldine Videan to Mrs Janice Bateman with her 1965 Vauxhall Viva HA; Club Cars 1970 onwards, The Jeff and Sian Edwards perpetual trophy presented by Jeff and Sian to Mr Phil Hunt, with his 1974 AC Cobra; Three silver salvers were awarded by the club chairman Mr Mike Chilton as follows Best car in Show Mr Keith Holman with his 1965 series one E type Jaguar; Best Irish entry Mr Con Mahoney with his 1954 Riley RME; Best Utility Mr Jim Buck with his 1954 Chevrolet pick up.

The show closed at 4pm with Pembrokeshire Classic Car Club having enjoyed a record attendance hopefully enabling them to give considerable donations to the following chosen charities - Age Cymru Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire Stroke Association and Paul Sartori.

The club would like to give their grateful thanks to their main sponsors. Refreshing North Pembrokeshire and Stena Line. Also grateful thanks to the programme advertisers, St Johns Ambulance, the police, Scolton Manor staff and our commentator for the day Mr Jonathon Edwards.

Finally thanks go to all the exhibitors for bringing along the wonderful vehicles and the general public for attending in such numbers contributing to making the show such a great success.