CLASSIC cars will be lining up in Leamington once again for the annual Cars at the Spa (CATS) festival on Sunday June 21
Some 300 vintage vehicles are expected to be on show in the Pump Room Gardens for the major fundraiser for Leamington Rotary Club, which is celebrating its centenary this year.
Rotarian Simon Evans, who chairs the show’s organising committee, said: “CATS has become a regular event in the town raising thousands of pounds each year. People’s generosity can be amazing at times and we hope this year’s event will be even bigger and better, especially as our Rotary club is celebrating its 100th anniversary.”
“I would like to thank Startin Kia Warwick and Motor Hub Warwick for agreeing to be our generous headline sponsors again, and also Leamington BID for helping finance the event. I would also like to thank all those who have advertised in this year’s programme, our army of Rotary volunteers and those members of the public who generously donate money on the day.”
Rotary’s immediate past president Linda John added: “We had a big increase in visitors last year as people came from far and wide to enjoy one of the town’s loveliest parks, listen to the entertainment, picnic on the grass by the river, buy snacks and drinks and, of course, admire the stars of the show – hundreds of classic cars. This year we are hoping to attract even more cars this year and are looking to raise a substantial amount of money for charity.”
Richard Roberts, dealer principal of Startin Kia Warwick, which has sponsored the event since its inception, said: “Classic car shows are extremely popular and we are very pleased to be sponsoring this event yet again. It has really put Leamington on the map for thousands of classic car enthusiasts and I congratulate Leamington Rotary Club on the tremendous work it does in raising money for charity each year.”
The event, which also includes live entertainment on the bandstand throughout the day, plenty of food and drink stalls and a dedicated picnic area, is free to attend and runs from 10.30am to 4pm.
Anyone wishing to enter a car should visit www.carsatthespa.co.uk
