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Paddy Leonard, 28 Sep
St Columb’s Park is the place to be this Sunday, 29^th September for
the twelfth annual Legenderry Motor Show and this years’ event promises
to be even bigger and better!
All roads lead to the most anticipated motoring event of the season!
This spectacular charity Motor Show is a fun family day out and
promises a thrilling showcase of all types of vehicles - cars, bikes,
vans, tractors, and trucks – everything with an engine and much more,
all in one place.
Commenting Show organiser Richard Gillespie said: “We’re really looking
forward to welcoming everyone to this year's show. There will be all
types of vehicles from the latest models to vintage classics alongside
retro, American, super, luxury car, bike, van, tractor or truck – and
everyone is welcome.
“As well as hundreds of vehicles the show will also feature special
guest comedian and entertainer Black Paddy aka Fabu-D, live music from
singer, songwriter and international sensation Ritchie Remo, motorbike
stunts from the Trialstar team, KidzFarm, and much much more.
“All we ask from spectators is a donation into the charity buckets at
the gate, no matter how big or small and for exhibitors there’s no need
to pre-book, just pay at the gate – Bikes/mopeds/scooters £5,
Cars/vans/tractors £10 and Trucks £15.
“We want to give a special thanks to everyone – our exhibitors,
marshals, sponsors, trade stands, charity volunteers and friends - who
help to make this Show such an annual success story for the City– so
hit the diff and head for St Columb’s Park!
Richard continued: “With this year being our twelfth annual event
Legenderry Motor Show is all about coming together as a community to
support a worthy cause. Proceeds from this year’s Show will help local
people and their families affected by kidney disease through Kidney
Care UK. This charity provides direct emotional and financial support
right here in the City and across Northern Ireland, making a meaningful
and lasting impact on the lives of those living with this long-term
condition.”
Also commenting – Jo-Anne Dobson, who is a living kidney donor and NI
Ambassador for Kidney Care UK, said: “Legenderry Motor Show is a fun
family day out and a credit to the City. Organisers Richard and Joanne
Gillespie are to be highly commended for their tireless work and sheer
attention to detail – they truly are Mr and Mrs Legenderry - and as a
local kidney family we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for
choosing Kidney Care UK as the charity for this years show.
“None of the dedicated services we provide to local people and their
families affected by kidney disease would be possible without the
terrific support we receive from the very heart of the local community
and that’s why it was so humbling to have the generous support from the
fabulous Legenderry Motor Show.
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“Your support will enable us to continue to support local children, and
adults living with kidney disease including funding the children each
year to attend the Transplant Games. We also provide dedicated support
including funding Shared Care nurses and Psychology Services at
Altnagelvin & Omagh Hospitals and a Renal Counsellor in the Northern
Trust.
“A massive thank you to everyone at the Legenderry Motor Show, their
superb sponsors, entrants and supporters and also to our terrific team
of Kidney Care UK volunteers led by local kidney recipient Heather
Vance. I ask everyone to please have that family conversation about
organ donation because we all have it within us to become a
life-saver.”
Richard concluded: “Whether you're a petrolhead enthusiast, a family
looking for a fun day out, or simply want to enjoy the fun of the Show
and support a worthy cause, the Legenderry Motor Show has something for
everyone.
“Alongside row after row of gleaming vehicles we will also have the
Irish Coastguards Rescue Helicopter Rescue 118 arriving at the Show,
the Ulster Gilding Centre are bringing along a glider and the North
West Model Aircraft Club will also be with us.
“To add to the excitement we also have a ‘Show ‘n Shine’ with a range
of trophies up for grabs for different categories, live music, kids
entertainment in the form of karts, bouncy castle and trampoline, a
clown, a balloon modeller and Mickey and Minnie – it all happens at
Legenderry!
“We will also have a live arena where we will have stunt shows,
falconry fly displays and a real-life road traffic accident (RTA)
scenario where the PSNI, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
(NIFRS), Ambulance Service and an undertaker all take part to help.
It’s quite a spectacle with a vital road safety message.
“Our popular Trade Village with also be in full swing with a whole
range of stalls around the Park and our exciting prize-packed raffle
tickets will be back on sale. The Show will finish off in style with a
Convoy of the City.
“This year’s twelfth annual Show is dedicated to the memory of my
beloved Uncle Given Gillespie. He was a true car enthusiast, indeed a
lover of anything with an engine, and is the inspiration behind the
Legenderry Motor Show. We are proud that the show has grown so much
over the years and it’s truly special to Joanne and I that it is held
in his memory.”
The Legenderry Motor Show will take place on Sunday, September 29 at St
Columb’s Park running track. More information on the show, including a
full list of our generous sponsors, can be found on Facebook at
@LegenderryMotorShow