Leighton Hall car show 11 July 10

A trip to Leighton Hall car show near Carnforth on the 11th of July saw four cars out for the run up the A6 from Preston. It was a pleasant change to go to the Southern Lake District by this route instead of the usual blast up the M6.  As you can see on the photo's , courtesy of Carol Wals, there was a very good turnout of all types of cars and motor bikes.

The weather improved as the day went on. Rob Briggs stated it never rains when there is stock car racing on at Wharton "and he was right. We had the added bonus of a look round the gardens, which were free to
view, and the Hall itself which was well worth the £3:00 entry fee. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we are all now experts in the history of the Gillow family, the furniture makers! from Lancaster. Bet you didn't know the first Gillow was a local lad born in Singleton

The award for best in show went to a very nice red Hilman Imp. It was good but didn't "float Carols boat" so no photo I'm afraid

Hope you like the photo of Rob with the star of the "Meercats .com" advert  Ok then....... its actually a ferret! which he refused to put in his trousers on the grounds it could have been to exciting!

Dave