Rev up for charity drive

Local motor-heads are gearing up for the 11th annual Trade Hire Motorfest on Sunday, November 26, with organisers revving their engines for charity.

Event organiser Phil Ashton said Motorfest appealed to motor enthusiasts and families alike, with every dollar raised put back into the local community.

“The community are really behind the idea of what Motorfest is,” he said.

“We love getting the cars out of the shed, but the main drive behind it is to fundraise for those in the community who are in need.

“The money raised goes anywhere from Cliffs Kitchen to the women’s refuge to people at home who need a little help.”

Local Jamie Brockman, who is wheelchair bound, received is just one of the recipients.an overhead ceiling hoist was installed in his home to help him get in and out of bed, and Motorfest also hope to support Mr Brockman with his future biking adventures.

Mr Ashton said the funds often go to individual causes and organisers were actively seeking local causes to support.