DID you spot a large marquee by the Cheese and Grain last week?….Dore & Rees took over the space to showcase their Classic Car Auction on 2 October.
Walking into the tent was akin to entering a motoring museum, with examples of cars from classics through to super cars. A 1950’s Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, next to a 1970’s Aston Martin V8 next to a 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago – there was something for everyone to enjoy.
A packed saleroom at Dore & Rees’ main office on Vicarage Street saw a number of cars race away. Two classic Jaguars led the pack with a 1962 Jaguar E-Type series I Fixed Head Coupe creating much buzz and interest, selling for £86,000. A 1958 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe kept the pace selling for £55,000. Style and class were in the mix with a 1969 Mercedes 280 SL cruising to its new owner for £67,000. Classic lines were popular too, with a 1952 Jensen Interceptor Cabriolet selling for £54,000 and a 1954 Austin Healey 100/4 BN1 which sold for £40,000.
“Thank you to the Frome community for the support, for helping to make this an event to remember,” said Lynn Strover from Dore & Rees. “The viewing was well received by hundreds of visitors who came into the marquee take a look and to prepare for bidding at the auction. Dore & Rees will be holding their next Classic Car sale in early 2022. If you’d like to consider selling by auction, contact the office on 01373 462 257 or by email to enquiries@ doreandrees.com”
All prices quoted include fees.
![Town-wide programme brings month of social activities in May
A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams](https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/684201964_18069463433653265_2722712448142239347_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=lpPD1lkIpzUQ7kNvwGc5hdb&_nc_oc=Adpzr2hnI58mBzDyMxcnkdK_pr7-84FAARfoTk3dgtKJKwIbvYouQytEkAdXpaUAvxU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=QKz5uslOl1wFJGffej9rcQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEhS3JmIIRGVtdvc7NeDg-szHPgOZvSeqR7PYflJsqm1cp0XCNujCDPTyODWI0mmJV4mujraOr9&oh=00_Af2_0pgXuakjMTfphq9JSx7v6C2RU__qPFT1d7jQmFh5EA&oe=69F7C6AA "Town-wide programme brings month of social activities in May
A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams")
