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Aug 2022
Last Updated: 31/08/2022
Ripon car gathering back in gear for charity fundraising
An event that has been a driving force for charity fundraising in Ripon for almost 30 years was back on the road again after covid lockdowns.
After covid lockdowns put the brakes on the annual Ripon Old Car Classic Gathering (ROCCG) shows in 2020 and 2021, it was back in gear this year raising much-needed money for charities.
The principal beneficiary from the 2022 gathering, held at the city's racecourse, was Guide Dogs for the Blind, which has received £4,000 from the funds raised at the event.
ROCCG secretary Hazel Barker, told the Stray Ferret:
"Although not one of our best-attended shows, it realised a total of £5050.00 for distribution.
"The committee was very pleased with the final figure as it was uncertain as to how many classic vehicle entrants there would be due to the financial climate, the Covid pandemic, the weather and the number of visitors coming through the gate.
"All in all it was a great success."
This was the 27th time that a wide selection of classic cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and tractors have headed to Ripon for the gathering which, over the years, has raised thousands of pounds for good causes.
The gathering has raised thousands of pounds for Ripon charities
Profits from the event are shared between local charities and good causes and each year the ROCCG committee donates a large amount to one chosen charity and smaller donations to a number of other deserving causes.
Dementia Forward, Alzheimers, Vision Support, RNLI, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, St Michael’s and Herriot Hospices and Macmillan, all received £150 each.
The cheque presentations were made at Hazel House in Allhallowgate last week and each recipient gave a short talk on how the money would be spent.
All said that the pandemic had hit them hard and they were grateful to receive the cheque to help them continue with the work they were doing in our area.
The ROCCG committee is now looking forward to the 2023 event-at the racecourse on Sunday July 30.
The show will once again be a family-friendly gathering of old and classic vehicles with the entry fee held at £5. Further information can be obtained by clicking here.
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