The event was held on the afternoon of the 28th July. The weather behaved and the competitors and visitors enjoyed glorious conditions. Many thanks to all the vehicle entrants from near and far, some have attended in all 3 annual events, so we must be doing something right!. With their loyal support and all new comers our Rally should be good for a few years into the future.
The favourite vehicles by popular vote on the day were:-
Car – Ian Keir with his Red Ford Capri 3.0S
Tractor – Iain Garden with his 1960 Ford Dexta
Motorbike – Brian Henderson with his Suzuki Bandit
Each category winner received an engraved glass.
Special thanks to major raffle donations from KBM (Keith), Sellars (Huntly), Keith Motorist DIY and many other contributions from the community.
Local support with volunteers to staff the BBQ, tea’s & coffee’s, registrations, raffle selling, and raffle draw was once again fantastic. Thanks to Bob Yuill in providing printing services, but sadly the event was Yuill free on the day.
Our Fun Run last weekend in memory of Margo Wordie was such a special day for the community.
Over 130 runners, walkers, and cyclists turned up to take part, with a choice of a 10k or a 5k distance. Just a week before, we had only 25 competitors and were tempted to cancel. Thank goodness we didn’t!
Some serious runners from local clubs ended up on the start line. Peter from Moray Road Runners was the winner of the 10k run, finishing in just 48 minutes. However, we have a dark horse in the community in James Yoxall, who led all the way but was pipped at the war memorial! Our 5k winner was Nicola’s fiancé, Davey, while Madison Brown came home first for the gals.
James Wordie did some sterling work as backstop and sweep, making sure all competitors came home safely. James is used to running 80k distances, so this was a walk in the park for him. He ran one section of the route twice and was only just warmed up by the end. James, we salute you!
We were overwhelmed by the number of helpers and participants. The community laid on a terrific tea in usual Glass style, and the hall quickly filled up. Cakes, buns, and bakes soon dwindled as the hungry runners and walkers devoured the lot!
Sarah’s book signing on the day drew a huge amount of interest, and she signed numerous copies. Meanwhile, Nicola’s Farm’her’ merch got an extra boost as folk were able to see firsthand her hats, headgear, jumpers, and hoodies.
The event was a long time in planning. We wanted to do something to commemorate our dear friend Margo, as she contributed so much to this community. With the backing of George, James, Sarah, and Nicola, we thought a fun run was a fitting way to remember her.
The community and family were overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity. The single day raised £2938.23.
All funds raised will be split between Glass Community and Glass Kirk, the family’s two chosen charities.
GCA Welcome you all to the Open Gardens on Sunday 7th July.
Meet at Glass Hall, 1.30pm for this fabulous free event.
Now is your chance to see some of the secret gardens of Glass! We’ll be walking around four different but equally pretty gardens and sharing horticultural knowledge over the afternoon. We’ll spend about 45 mins at each garden. At our final stop we’ll have a cup of tea and a cake
The Glass Classic Vehicle Rally, held on July 2nd, 2023, was a successful event despite concerns about the weather. Fortunately, the rain from the preceding days did not dampen the spirits of the community, and the event went on as planned.
A total of 37 registrations were received, with 21 advanced registrations online and an additional 16 registrations on the day of the event. This turnout was considered a significant achievement and indicated that word had spread about the rally.
The morning of the event greeted attendees with remarkable sunshine, which further attracted car owners, passengers, and interested locals to join in the festivities.
The vehicles on display were divided into three categories: cars, tractors, and motorbikes. Twenty-three cars, ten tractors and four motorbikes joined the rally from local addresses. The favourites in each category, as voted by the attendees, were as follows:
Car: 1968 Wolseley Hornet owned by Helen Robson.
Agricultural: Allis Chambers owned by Lucy Harrold.
Motorbike: 1967 Triumph 500 Speed Twin owned by James McBain.
The event was made possible with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers who assisted with various tasks such as vehicle registrations, barbecuing, serving tea and coffee, selling raffle tickets, and setting up and cleaning up after the event.
Volunteers on the day included Jamie, Margo, Fiona, Holly, Aoife, Flora, Sue, Frances, Miranda, Jenny, Cheryl, Johnathan, Tom & Eoin.
Thanks also to the people who made such generous contributions to the raffle selection. In particular thanks to Jim Ashley who provided a generous whisky-related donation.
The event also raised a substantial profit of just under £800, which will be used to support the refurbishment of the Glass Hall and cover operating costs.
Overall, the rally was a memorable and enjoyable gathering for car enthusiasts and the local community alike. A big thanks from the organisers to all vehicle owners, guests, families, volunteers and community for supporting the Glass Classic Vehicle Rally 2023.
