THE annual Classic Car Show rolled up in Earlestown over the weekend.
Organised by St Helens Council and the St Helens Classic Car Association, the Classic Car shows have been a popular attraction in St Helens and Earlestown over the years.
The events showcase a wide range of vintage vehicles and attract people of all ages, but after "consistent budget cuts" from central government there has been funding challenges over St Helens Council helping to support them .
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Vintage vehicles were instead showcased on Victoria Square as part of the St Helens Heritage Festival in May, while the Newton and Earlestown Community Group stepped up to re-organise the Earlestown event.
Taking place on Saturday, July 6, a wide variety of classic motors lined up along Market Street and despite the wet weather, attracted crowds of residents and classic car buffs.
Mayor of St Helens, Cllr Jeanette Banks, also attended the event, along with local councillors and Newton and Earlestown Community Group volunteers.
Speaking previously about plans for a St Helens event later this year, a spokesperson for St Helens Council said: "Classic Car Shows in St Helens and Earlestown have been organised by the St Helens Classic Car Association for a number of years with support from the council.
“Although we are unable to provide the same level of support than previous years due to consistent budget cuts, we are working with members of the association to identify ways these popular event cans continue to take place in both St Helens and Earlestown town centres."
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