Motorfun & Picnic in the Park

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On the first Sunday of June biennial, Elgin Rotary Club host "Motorfun", however in 2016 this years event was branded "Motorfun & Picnic in the Park", with Robertson Group being our Main Sponsor.

In celebration of the Queens 90th Birthday, a marquee was erected in the Cooper Park, Elgin and the community was asked to come along and enjoy a Picnic along with all the other entertainment and activities that was laid on.

The event, which Elgin Rotary Club host, is a Thank You to the public of Moray for their continued support over all the events that Rotary do during the year.  

Elgin Pipe Band and Buckie Pipe Band kick started the day, by playing and marching into the park.  Thereafter everyone had the chance to enjoy various musical acts, entertainment and The Motorfun Challenge and Show n Shine.  During the afternoon The Lord Lieutentant of Moray Grenille Johnston read out a message, from HRH Princess Anne and Her Majesty The Queen.  "Please convey my warm thanks to the people of moray and the Rotary Club of Elgin for their kind message, sent on the occasion of a picnic luncheon which is being held today to celebrate by ninetieth birthday. I much appreciate your thoughtfulness in writing as you did and in return, send my own warm good wishes to all those who will be present for a most memorable and enjoyable gathering.  Signed Elizabeth R"

The picnic area, served Prosecco and Whisky cocktails, provided by Glen Moray Distillery, Pancakes by Inner Wheel, Ice Cream by Hopeman's Stew n Drews, Home Bakes by The Ditsy Teacup, and Strawberries and Cream.  Various other food stalls were available around the park, along with over 40 charity stalls, of whom all reported very successful afternoons.

In our Show n Shine arena this year we saw just under 300 cars, and around 100 motorbikes arriving in the park later in the day.  This years winners were:

Piston Cup Team Award sponsored by AM Details - Winners - North East Ford Owners
Classic Car Award sponsored by SKS Coatings - Winners - Austin RH9 238 owned by Gordon Henderson of Elgin
Best Engine Bay sponsored by 2K Customs - Winners - Subaru T80 YYY owned by Ryan Taylor
Best Interior sponsored by The Dipping Lab - Winners - VW Golf R32 J200 from The Dub Side Team
Award for Most Effort sponsored by IGL Coatings - Winners - Focus ST Montune from North Wast Ford Owners Team
Best in Show sponsored by 8 Ball Tuning - Winners- Cobra AE10 EPU owned by Simon Guillou

In The Motorfun Challenge, 7 teams took part, tackling 7 different obstacles, and what was a closely fought competiition. All 7 teams put in a fantastic effort and even playing their jokers where thwy thought they could score bonus points,  Overall winners on day were Un-fitlike, with 3 teams all coming in 2nd place. The Northern Scot, Elgin Youth Cafe Secret Heroes, The Bucaneers.

This years event, brought blue skies and sunshine and a successful day all round

 
 

 

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