FUN was had by hundreds of residents at Andover’s very own motoring festival held over the bank holiday weekend.

As previously reported, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the team behind Andover’s Festival of Motoring - founding member Sheryl Scott-Clarke, Our Andover CIC Director David Coole, Marketing Coordinator Dmitrijs Meiksans and Member Sophie Greene - were thrilled to make a triumphant return on Sunday, August 28.

During the day Andover High Street was turned into a display of 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 was 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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Sheryl Scott-Clarke, the founding member of the festival, said: “We had a fantastic and diverse line up of vehicles, which was brilliant to see, especially after a 2 year break.

"I’m so excited we could put this on for everyone.

“My thanks go to all the lovely vehicle owners who have supported us, some every year single year since the inception of the event, as well as our brilliant sponsors and Mayors that took their time out to judge our event, in particular Love Andover for all trophy sponsorship and providing the AV system on the day.”

The team also wanted to thank Keith Longman and members of the Hampshire Biker Bastards, who sponsored the event.

This year the event supported the 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.

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Samantha Hornby from Hampshire Cosplay thanked the festival organisers for inviting them to attend.

She said: “We certainly hope we can help them out on future events and will be glad to see everyone in Andover, again, next year.”

Bert Brown, who lives in Andover, was just one of the many residents showing off their beloved cars for residents to enjoy.

Bert, who has been to all eight of Andover’s Motoring Festivals had his blue Mini Cooper proudly on display.

The 78-year-old said he has loved cars all his life and his current one has been named Mabel.

He said: “I really love coming down and I have been to every one since it started. I really love seeing children enjoy seeing the cars.

“I love the Mini because it is such an iconic car. I also have a BMW which I have called Mack so they are Mack and Mabel.”

Entry was free on the day, with the event officially running from 10am to 4pm.