🚗 Friends of Insch Hospital & Community Vintage Vehicle Event and Road Run 2025
📅 Sunday 24th August 2025
📍 Insch War Memorial Hospital Grounds & Adjoining Event Field
🕛 Public entry from 12:00 Noon – FREE ENTRY!
(Donations appreciated via buckets around the field)
🛻 Vehicle Entries Now Open!
Bring your vintage, classic, or interesting cars, motorcycles, or tractors – entry is FREE!
Entry forms available from:
Stephens DIY, Commerce Street, Insch, Or via email:
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📌 Please note: Forms are individually numbered. Please do not copy forms. Return to Stephens DIY or scan/photo and email to the organiser.
🗓️ Timings for the Day:
Exhibitor Arrival: From 9:00 AM (latest by 10:30 AM)
Vehicle Road Runs Depart: 11:00 AM
Public Entry Opens: 12:00 Noon
Vehicles Return to Field: From 12:00 PM onward – and remain on display all afternoon!
🚘 Road Runs – New Format for 2025!
This year we are holding two morning road runs:
🏍️ Cars & Motorcycles: “Lap of Bennachie” – approx. 24 miles
🚜 Tractors: Shorter scenic route – approx. 8 miles
🚐 Our "Mobile War Memorial" will accompany the car & motorcycle run, this year honouring the fallen of Premnay, Chapel of Garioch & Oyne.
🪖 Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII
We are very proud to present a special tribute:
🎶 Drums and Pipes of the Gordon Highlanders Association – performing throughout the afternoon
👥 Veterans of the Gordon Highlanders – marching in honour of those who served
🎖️ Service of Remembrance – in tribute to all who gave their lives for our country
💂♂️ Veterans wishing to take part in the march – please contact us in advance.
🌺 Honouring our Heritage
Insch War Memorial Hospital stands in memory of the fallen from: Insch, Leslie, Premnay, Culsalmond, Oyne & Chapel of Garioch
🎙️ Guest Speaker – Bert Sharp
Insch-born Christmas Island Veteran, Bert Sharp, will share his unforgettable experience of witnessing British nuclear tests in the 1950s. A rare and powerful story you won't want to miss.
🎡 Other Attractions Include:
BBQ – Hot dogs & burgers
Ice Cream Stall
Teas & Cakes
Raffle & Bottle Stall
Exhibits:
WWII-era vehicles
Miniature steam engines
Stationary engines
Wooden & scale models
Plus special appearances from:
Cycling Without Age
Inverurie First Responders
📬 Want to Exhibit Your Vehicle?
Get your official entry form at Stephens DIY or email:
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Forms must be numbered originals – please do not copy.
Come join us at out Vintage Vehicle Event for a meaningful, nostalgic, and fun-filled day — celebrating history, heritage, and community spirit!
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