Mayland classic car family fun day event Henry Samuel Hall

More than £5,500 was raised for the Henry Samuel Hall restoration fund at the Mayland classic car show on Sunday.

The committee organised the first ever car and motorbike fun day at Lawling Park Playing Field.

Crowds were treated to lots of motorbikes and classic cars at the event as well as multiple stalls.

The money raised will go towards the restoration of the historic hall.

The hall dates back to 1908 and work is being carried out to bring the hall back to life and make it the hub of the community again.

The money will go towards the next step in the restoration, which is the electric work throughout the building.

Multiple events such as regular boot sales and more have been held by the committee to gather funds.

The committee hope to hold the event again next year following the success of the day.

Mel Clarke, the chair of the Henry Samuel Hall management committee said: “On Sunday the Henry Samuel Hall Management Committee opened the gates to the field at 6.30am.

“The day was bright and breezy and we waited for the cars to arrive. For a while there wasn't a classic car or bike in sight and then it was like a dam had burst. They were coming in their droves.

“In fact more than 250 exhibits including a Scorpion tank, Del boy Robin Reliant and Mr Bean's Mini.

“The vehicles looked magnificent and the crowds when we finally opened were huge.

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“We had more than 40 stalls and many businesses donated raffle prizes to us.

“Plenty going on for the children with bouncy castles, animals and our dog show.

“Again it was thanks to everyone who helped that made it a wonderful success.

“We made more than £5,500 which will go towards the continued restoration of the Hall.

“Here's to next year when the event will be held a bit earlier in the summer.”