YDCCC - Dales Trail -
Sunday 14th June 2026
Bolton
Castle was once again the location for The Dales Trail, our annual charity
fundraising event. This year members voted to support Hambleton Community Action Group (HCAG),
who provide vital services to the local community in Northallerton, Bedale
and the surrounding areas. These services include lifts to hospital
appointments, shopping trips, sitting in to give family respite, wheels to
work, and moped loan in outlying areas to enable people to get to work.
The event was blessed with a fine sunny day. Over 70 cars took
part, not just Club members but people from all over the country, many of
whom take the opportunity to stay locally for a night or two to enjoy the
area. The winners of the trophy for the furthest distance travelled to the
event had come all the way from Brixham! Pre-run refreshments were provided
by Millie Moo's Roasts, normally to be found in the Winston Lay-By near
Darlington. Their bacon/sausage baps were a definite hit!
There was a staggered start from 1030, with cars setting off
on a 90 mile circular route taking in Kettlewell,
Grassington, Malham, Buckden and Hawes. The scenery was superb and some of
the roads could definitely be deemed
"interesting", ie narrow and twisting
with passing places, but that all added to the enjoyment.
The presentations were made at 1600 when most of the cars had
returned. In addition to the furthest travelled trophy there is one for the
car that the charity would most like to take home. Becca Briggs from HVAG was
spoilt for choice but settled on a lovely white MGA. The breakdown trophy was
presented to Club member Jim Turnbull (an HCAG volunteer) who didn't actually break down but had a scary experience with a
tractor (tractor at fault) that will necessitate remedial works to Jim's car.
Fortunately Jim and his wife were fine.
With income from the event plus previous fundraising from wine
raffles, we were able to present Becca with a cheque for £2,710 to help
further HVAG's work – a great result.
Our thanks go to Lord Bolton and his staff; Millie Moo's
Roasts; our sponsors The Classic Car Workshop, Foxstitch
Limited, Tennants Auctioneers, Bedale Motor Factors
Ltd and The Vintage Petrol Pump Garage; Bench Hut Design & Print Ltd for
preparing the event booklets; Mike Cowan the event organiser and all who
helped on the day.
Provisional Date for Dales Trail 2027 – Sunday 27th
June. To be confirmed ASAP.
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