Ripon Old Car Classic Gathering (ROCCG) has been back in gear raising much-needed funds for nine charities.

The principal beneficiary from the 2023 gathering at the city’s racecourse was Alzheimer’s Research, which received £5,000 from funds raised through entry fees.to the event, where a total of 700 classic cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and tractors were on display.

ROCCG chair Phill Greetham told the Stray Ferret:

“Our 28th annual gathering was held in late July and proved a great success. Over the years we have raised more than £200,000 for a broad range of charities.”

Some of the classic vehicles that were on display at Ripon Racecourse. Picture: Gary and Liz Smith Photography

He added:

“Profits from the event are shared between local groups and other good causes and each year our committee donates a large amount to one chosen charity, while  smaller donations are made to a number of other deserving causes.”

In addition to Alzheimer’s Research, the other beneficiaries which received £150 apiece were: Guide Dogs, Vision Support, RNLI, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Macmillan Cancer Support, Saint Michael’s Hospice, Dementia Forward and Fighting Ependymona.

The cheque presentation evening was held last week  at Hazel House in Allhallowgate and each recipient gave a short talk on how the money would be spent by their respective organisation.