CLASSIC car lovers were treated to a feast of nostalgia in an idyllic village setting at Bredwardine Classic Car Show. In an archetypal Herefordshire orchard under a blanket of apple blossom, classic and heritage vehicles were admired by an enthusiastic public.

Entries from far and wide had responded to the organisers’ appeal for a wide range of cars. The oldest vehicle was the 1920s Bullnose Morris; a 20HP Rolls-Royce, a rare survivor, completed the decade. Gems from the 1930s were a wonderful Daimler ELS24 sports saloon, the much loved Austin Seven box saloon, a Sunbeam 20 and an MG TA. Club entries were much to the fore, with contributions from The Hereford and District Preservation Society, the Daimler Lanchester Owners Club and the Hereford Historic Transport Society.

Much in evidence were the ever popular black saloons, Morris Eights, Austin A30s and Tens, and the popular Riley and Wolseley 1.5s. Voted star of the show was a 1957 Sunbeam Talbot 90 saloon in immaculate condition, owned by Reg Rees from Madley. Second was the huge Rolls-Royce owned by Ronaldo Rossi, dwarfing in size but not popularity third place P Bullar’s Heinkel bubble car.

Owners and public alike picnicked in the sunshine, consumed the sizzling bacon and sausages at the 1930s village hall and quenched thirst with traditional roasts at the adjoining Red Lion.

A display with commentary ring, plus a cavalcade around the nearby beautiful black and white villages completed what for many was one of the recent seasons’ outstanding shows.

Profits from the show went to local children’s hospice Acorns. Such was the admiration for the work done by the hospice that many exhibitors were moved on site to make additional generous donations. Contact for those who wished to support or make further gifts is Glebe Cottage, Bredwardine, Herefordshire, HR3 6BZ. Cheques, please, to 'Acorns'.