All monies from this year’s Eglinton Classic Car Club’s Annual Show to be held at City of Derry’s Rugby Grounds on Sunday, April 6, will go to local charity Foyle Down Syndrome Trust. Making the announcement at the FDST headquarters at Irish Street on Thursday morning, club chairman John Nixon said he was delighted that this year’s chosen charity was FDST and it was great to have them onboard again following the Trust’s selection in 2005 when over £5,000 was raised. Eglinton Classic Car Club was founded in 1995 when the club consisted of a dozen or so people that met together at a local pub in the village called the Happy Landing. It has grown over the years and now has almost 40 members. "Christopher and the team at Foyle Down Syndrome Trust do a lot of very worthy work with the young people under their care. It’s only fitting that we as a club, can give of our time to try and beat that 2005 target this year, and that is why I appeal to everyone to come along on Sunday week and support our annual show. "This year we will have over 260 cars on display including the likes of a 1947 Austin 8; 1969 Riley 72 and even a 1970 Texas police car, which will be driven by well-known Donegal businessman Colum Dillon. Incidentally, the Riley 72 is owned and driven by Derry bar owner Tommy McDermott." The club have been donating to local charities since 1996 and John proudly states that over £126,000 has been handed over to worthwhile causes over the years. "We are a small group of people with only 39 members but all volunteer of their time to raise money for our chosen charity annually. I believe that this year, we will exceed all expectations and be able to hand over a notable amount to Christopher and his team here at Foyle Down Syndrome Trust." Annually, over 2,000 people attend the classic car event which also boasts stalls, fire service demonstrations, line and Irish dancers performing, and as well as a selection of classic cars – motorcycles and tractors as well. Thanking the Car Club for their
Eglinton Classic Car Club's Annual Show in support of Foyle Down Syndrome Trust
The annual Eglinton Classic Car Club Show takes place on Sunday next (April 6)!
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CLASSIC!. . . . .Jill McCallion, Nicola Harkin, Laura Duddy, Lisa Cregan and Grainne Dunne, Foyle Down Syndrome Trust, pictured welcoming the announcement that they are this year's chosen charity of the Eglnton Classic Car Club. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
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Christopher Cooper, manager, Foyle Down Syndrome Trust pictured welcoming John Nixon, chair, Eglinton Classic Car Club to the FDST headquarters on Thursday last. The car club officially announced that the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust is their chosen charity this year. Included are Grainne Dunne and Rachael Johnston, FDST and members of the car club. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
