AN annual display of hundreds of classic vehicles guaranteed to spark nostalgic memories has proved so successful organisers have more than doubled its size this year. The Tamar Historic Transport Club holds its annual Festival of Transport in Callington on Sunday July 15 from 10am. The event, which features hundreds of historic vehicles, has raised thousands of pounds for charity. Apart from doubling the size of the show site, organisers have moved the event from its traditional date in May to a time when they hope more families will be able to enjoy it. The entertainment part of the event has also grown larger ? this year, there will be music from bands including local favourites Metal Fatigue, the Java 5 and country band the Texans, a shootout courtesy of the Tamar Valley Westerners, performances by the Tavistock Twirlers majorettes and, for the first time, a beer tent, to be laid on by Callington Lions. But the heart of the event is more than 200 exhibits, off the town?s Liskeard Road, ranging from bicycles to motorcycles, tractors to traction engines, pump engines to lorries and a stunning variety of cars. Highlights include a first world war-era Model T Ford, the oldest car in the rally, an iconic 1950s James Dean Porsche, the unusual Bond bugs and a real rarity from 1932, the ?Ratcatcher? scooter car. Colin Hill is chairman of the club, which has more than 80 members. He said: ?Our annual rally has grown in popularity every year, with thousands of people enjoying what we always hope is a great day out.? Admission is £2 per adult (accompanied children U16 free) to raise money for local charities: last year?s event and other fundraising through the year helped the club raise more than £5,600. Money will go to Cornwall Air Ambulance, the British Heart Foundation, Cornwall Hospice Care and Callington and Gunnislake Health Centres League of Friends.
