Record crowd expected at classic car show in Leamington

The event is a major fundraiser for Leamington Rotary Club, which is celebrating its centenary this year.

Each year thousands of visitors arrive at the town’s Pump Room Gardens to see the cars and to enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, plenty of food and drink stalls and a dedicated picnic area.

Rotarian Simon Evans, who chairs the show’s organising committee, said: “CATS has become a regular event in the town and last year we raised £8,500.

"People’s generosity can be amazing at times and we hope this year’s event will be even bigger and better, especially as our Rotary club is celebrating its 100th anniversary

"The event is free to the public between 10.30 am and 4.00 pm.

“I would like to thank Startin Kia Warwick and Motor Hub Warwick for agreeing to be our generous headline sponsors again, and also Leamington BID for helping finance the event.”

Rotary president Linda John added: “We had a big increase in visitors last year as people came from far and wide to enjoy one of the town’s loveliest parks, listen to the entertainment, picnic on the grass by the river, buy snacks and drinks and, of course, admire the stars of the show – hundreds of classic cars.

“I would also like to thank all those who have advertised in this year’s programme, our army of Rotary volunteers and those members of the public who generously donate money on the day.”

Richard Roberts, dealer principal of Startin Kia Warwick on Heathcote Lane, off Europa Way, said: “Classic car shows are extremely popular and we are very pleased to be sponsoring this event again.

"Leamington Spa Rotary Club does tremendous work in raising money for charity and we are looking forward to supporting the show again this year.”

Anyone who wants to enter a car can visit www.carsatthespa.co.uk