Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend is set to return next month at Calder Holmes Park

Apart from during the Covid pandemic, a car rally has been held in August every year since 1982, with the Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge running it since 2005.

This year’s event will take place on August 1 and 2 in Calder Holmes Park.

Rotary organiser David Clegg said: “The event has been the main funding source for our club, and we have raised over £600,000 since 2007, which has been awarded back to local charities, schools, clubs and societies, as well as national and international charity appeals.”

Pre-booking of vehicles at the discounted rate of £8 via the website ends at 3pm on July 31, providing there is space left on the park.

Similarly, late entries are accepted on the day at the higher rate of £15, as long as vehicles arrive on the field by 11am.

Motorbike entry prices are held at £5.

David said: “On the Saturday it’s classic cars and motorcycles registered from 1979, replica or kit cars and military vehicles and tractors.

“On the Sunday it’s mainly veteran or vintage day, with classes for anything registered before 1980.

“Many people visit us on both days because of the variety of vehicles on offer. Add to all that, the live musical entertainment, a full food and drinks court and all the different stalls that circle the field, including a return this year of some Steampunk stalls.

“They are there in conjunction with the Steampunk Weekend that’s also being held in Hebden Bridge over the same weekend, making it a truly wonderful event with something for everybody.”

The event will be open from 10am until 5pm each day.

For more information, visit www.hebdenbridge-vintageweekend.org.uk