Start your engines for 12th annual Legenderry Motor Show

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.

“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