AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the team behind Andover’s very own Festival of Motoring are thrilled it will make a triumphant return this weekend.
On Sunday, August 28, Andover High Street will once again be turned into a display of some 300 of the most iconic vehicles from the last century, including automotive stars from films and TV shows such as Batman, Noddy and The Flintstones. There will also be a variety of food vendors, prizes for display cars, charity bucket collections and a raffle with a whole host of goodies to be won on the day.
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This year the event is supporting local charity Koala Community Hub. Based in Andover, the charity supports neurodivergent people and their families, by creating a safe and consistent space for support groups, training and events. Sensory-friendly and demand-free, autistic people are made to feel safe and able to interact with opportunities that they may not normally be able to.
Tori Rist, co-founder of the charity More Education which runs Koala, said previously: "It is a real honour to be chosen as Andover Festival of Motoring’s charity this year - not only because of the recognition this shows for our hub but also for the fact that cars have been a special interest of mine since I was nine! We're really looking forward to attending the event and having the chance to meet more families and adults that may benefit from our support.”
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Entry is free on the day, with the event officially open from 10am to 4pm.
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