Clonduff Vintage and Classic Car Club organised a vintage day event that raised £6,180 for charity. The funds supported TinyLife, the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Life and Time. Each charity received a cheque for £1,800.

Drivers displayed tractors, cars and lorries at the event. Organisers acknowledged John Farnon and the Hilltown Farmers’ Attested Sales management committee for providing facilities without charge. Christine supplied her kitchen in the sale yard for free.

Food came from donations by the Downshire Arms Hotel, Katie O’s Café and Brendan Murray, who covered all milk used. Committee family members provided additional items.

Volunteers assisted with parking, stewarding and driver registrations. Others collected money on roads with buckets. Kieran Kelly led a bike crew at road junctions. Dermot Fitzpatrick lent his trailer.

Sponsors included Mackins Accident Repair Centre in Hilltown as main sponsor, Downshire Arms Hotel in Hilltown, Brendan Murray in Hilltown, Katie O’s in Hilltown, UFU for insurance, O’Rourke Motors in Banbridge, Loughview Timber in Gilford, Fegan Transport in Gilford, Joe McAleenan Hardware in Banbridge, Declan Stewart Joinery & PVC in Banbridge, Walcon Transportation in Banbridge, Raymac Hardware & Hire in Annaclone, John McNulty of Newry Auto Centre Ltd, Paul McArdle, Brendan Quinn, Down Drains in Downpatrick, Mary McCabe of McCabe Fine Furnishings in Newry and Stephen Pollard in Warrenpoint.

A draw took place on site. John Edgar from Kilkeel won a £300 voucher for Lough Erne Resort, sponsored by Mackins Accident Repair Centre. Geraldine Starrs from Balella took a £100 shopping voucher sponsored by Ward’s Rockmount in Newry. Peter Murphy from Banbridge received a £50 voucher sponsored by Killens Plant Hire in Mayobridge. Fiona Fitzpatrick from Hilltown got a £50 voucher sponsored by the Satellite Service Station in Hilltown. Eagle Registration from Portadown won a £50 cash voucher sponsored by Clonduff Vintage Club.