Amazing Accrington - Spring 2019

and Car Display Rally

• Saturday 31st August 2019 • 11:30am – 3:00pm • Gold sponsors - Emerson and Renwick - North Lancs Training Group Aer a hugely successful #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge in September 2018, organisers are gearing up to host it for a second year... ...moving it to the newTown Square. The last event saw 21 contestants, over 8000 spectators, and a flurry of family fun stalls and activities. ‘Soapbox cars’ were historicallymade from wooden soap crates, hence the name, but materials have becomemore varied since the first publicly recorded Soapbox race in 1904! Competitors will be challenged to create a four-wheeled non-motorised Soapbox vehicle, using only gravity for fuel and speed. The soapboxmust have a formof steering, the ability to brake and competitor safety helmets must beworn – aside from that, there are no rules ...it’s simply the first to reach the finishing linewins! Novelty prizes will also be awarded to competitors such as the Best Soapbox Design and Best TeamCostume. Last year saw the inaugural Soapbox Challenge raise £1664 for local charity, Maundy Relief. You can be a part of making a difference this year, with the winner of the challenge choosing a local charity to donate to. Categories are: • Businesses • Charities and Community Groups • Family and Friends A static display of cars will also be on display in theTown Centre on the day. Enter at www.amazingaccrington.co.uk or email charloe@scodawson.co.uk for an application form

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