The 11th Regis Classic Tour raising funds for against breast cancer

Sunday morning started damp but soon brightened up, improving on the projected weather forecast. Everyone set off with a run up the famous Tregrehan Hillclimb course, enjoyed by all, and then onto Prideaux Place at Padstow, where hosts Mr & Mrs Prideaux-Brune welcomed everyone into their beautiful home and grounds, this being one of the highlights.

The sun decided to show its face and the sky brightened up. Sadly, all too soon, it was time to depart for the final leg of the tour heading back south to Boconnoc. This delightful house is undergoing a full restoration having been empty for almost half a century. Luckily Anthony and Elizabeth Fortescue have taken on guardianship and are rapidly returning the house to its former glory. Here everyone enjoyed the wonderful hospitality with a hot Pheasant lunch, followed by the most amazing sticky toffee pudding with cornish clotted cream. Waistlines now expanded there was a brief gathering for farewell speeches and presentation of awards.

The winner of the most sponsorship raised award was Lis Law from Healthfield, East Sussex. The Taskmaster Trophy was presented to “The Mavericks” from Parracombe, Devon and The Bling Award was given to Team Gribble from Oving, Nr Chichester, West Sussex. Well in excess of £28,000 has already been pledged for this latest event, the previous highest being 3 years ago at £25,192.00, bringing the eleven year total to over £220,000.00. The money will be split between Against Breast Cancer & Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer.

Each competitor enjoyed a souvenier gift as a memory of the event, St Kew Products at Wadebridge provided beautiful baskets containing Cornish produce – a lovely reminder of a great weekend.

For those not rushing back home an optional Coach trip to the Bodmin & Wenford Railway was arranged with a trip on the steam railway, buffet supper and entertainment on board with a live Jazz Band. This was a fabulous way to round off a really amazing weekend of fun and fundraising.

Tour organiser, Ali Green was delighted to see the money rolling in for the two chosen charities for 2008 – Against Breast Cancer & Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer. “We never thought we could continue to raise such large sums of money each year, however, as so many families have been touched by Cancer the causes are always very well supported. The 140 people who took part must all be exhausted having driven 180 miles over the weekend in their classic cars and partied so hard in the bargain.

The welcome received from our host hotel and chosen venues over the weekend was very warm, despite the slightly damp conditions. Cornwall in the Spring is a delight, the countryside is stunning and the roads are challenging without the disadvantage of summer traffic! For more information on the event log onto www.theregisclassictour.co.uk where you will find an entry list and more details of the venues.

For more information call Ali Green 01243 542674 or e.mail theregisclassictour@btinternet.com Photos are available from Nigel & Julie Eddleston (info@edpphoto.com)

If you are interested in entering the Twelfth Regis Classic Tour, again sponsored by Frost Cars over the weekend of 3,4 & 5 April 2009 and heading to Shropshire and Wales, contact us via email to receive a flyer.