THE Festival of Transport, organised by the Farnham Herald and Farnham Weyside Rotary, drew a big crowd on a warm and sunny day on Sunday.

More than 85 vehicles attended, from a 1904 Speedwell Dogcart belonging to Herald owner Sir Ray Tindle to a 2016 Ford Mustang.

There were also motorbikes and scooters, and towering above everyone was the 1958 Scammel Highwayman B Box Tractor, driven by Alan Lawrence.

As well as the impressive vintage vehicles, there were also some novelty cars, like Rod Harvey’s 1968 Fiat Gamine Noddy Car. And there was plenty for visitors to enjoy in Farnham’s Upper Hart car park.

A wide variety of music kept everyone entertained, from Mike Moore to the Alegria Jazz Band, and the rocking rhythms of the Missy Nelson Band in the afternoon. For children, there were face painting and a musical roundabout.

Plenty of food was also available from the Flaming Tucker Burger Van, which had a superb variety of burgers, to Cupsmith Coffee from Dippenhall and Maisy’s Cakes delicious concoctions.

And on such a warm day, Tony Fresco did a roaring trade with his ice creams.

A particularly interesting exhibit this year was from Talan Motorsport Racing, which is an inspiring motorcycle racing team composed of disabled riders.

The difficult task of judging the best vehicle in each category was undertaken by the Mayor of Farnham, Mike Hodge, with Chris Foss, president of Farnham Weyside Rotary Club and Michael Maher, vice-chairman of trustees at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

While they were considering their decisions, the cars went out on a leisurely tour of Farnham, showing off to the crowds enjoying the sunshine.

When they returned, the prizes were awarded, with the trophy for overall winner going to Ian Davidson for his elegant and beautiful 1959 Borgward Isabella Coupe.

The winner of the Best Vintage Car up to 1935 was Andy Seager with his 1934 Riley Nine Kestrel; the Best Car (up to 1945) was John Newman’s 1937 Riley Kestrel; the Best Car (after 1945) was Ian Davidson’s 1959 Borgward Isabella Coupe, and the Best Motorcycle was the BSA A65 Lightning belonging to Ian McDonald.

The award for the Most Sponsorship Money Raised went to Roger Cope, who raised £110.

All the funds raised on the day will go to the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, and Michael Maher thanked the drivers, the bands, the stall holders and everyone who came along, for the worthwhile contribution this makes.

For more details about Farnham Weyside Rotary Club, visit the website farnhamweyside.org.uk, call secretary John Cattell on 01252 715048, or e-mail [email protected].