Motor enthusiasts and families were treated to an afternoon of classic cars and enjoyable entertainment in Earsham at the weekend.

Eastern Daily Press: Bungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. Photo: Alice FairheadBungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. Photo: Alice Fairhead (Image: Alice Fairhead)

Bungay Area Lions hosted its 5th annual Classic Vehicle Rally and Country Fair on Sunday, which this year welcomed a record crowd.

More than 5,000 people filled the grounds of Earsham Hall, with the event showcasing its largest fleet of vehicles yet - well over 500.

Eastern Daily Press: Bungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. Photo: Alice FairheadBungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. Photo: Alice Fairhead (Image: Alice Fairhead)

Judges ran the rule over vehicles in seven different categories - American, classic, heavy utility, military, motorcycle and tractor - and had their work cut out to pick out winners.

The rally also featured four particularly special vehicles, which were all admired by the visitors who turned out.

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Chris Spooner of the Bungay Area Lions, said: 'The event really went very well - it was probably the best rally we have held yet - it was easily the biggest crowd we have ever attracted.

'The weather was also very kind to us - the sun shone and everybody appeared to have a really great time, whether they were there for the cars or the fair.'

Eastern Daily Press: Bungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. Photo: Alice FairheadBungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. Photo: Alice Fairhead (Image: Alice Fairhead)

The four special vehicles were a Pontiac Trans Am Blue Thunder, a 1958 Ford Anglia 100E, a Pontiac Firebird and a race-winning Morris Mini Estate.

Mr Spooner added: 'In our previous year, our best crowd was around 4,000 people, but a modest estimate would say there was around another 1,500 people there.

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'There was such a nice mixture of people there as well, both car enthusiasts and families who came to enjoy the atmosphere.'

As well as the motor attractions, event-goers were treated to an auto jumble sale, various food stalls and entertainment.

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There was live music provided by the X-Men, Bobby Graham and Mitchell Scott, as well as plenty of activities for the children, including Punch and Judy, face painting, games and a bouncy castle.

'Most people particularly enjoyed the classic cars, but I think everybody also just enjoyed being out in the sunshine, watching the entertainment and having a good day out with their families,' Mr Spooner added.

Eastern Daily Press: Bungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. L-R: Mr Rolly Field whose Riley 1.5 won besr in class for the Classic Car category and Lion President, Jane Gardiner. Photo: Chris SpoonerBungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. L-R: Mr Rolly Field whose Riley 1.5 won besr in class for the Classic Car category and Lion President, Jane Gardiner. Photo: Chris Spooner (Image: Chris Spooner)

'All proceeds from the event will now go back into the Bungay community and surrounding areas.

'As we are a local branch of the Lions Club, that is what we raise money for - to help people in the area and support our community.'

Eastern Daily Press: Bungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. L-R: Mr Roger Sharman whose Cadillac won best in class for the American category and Lion President, Jane Gardiner. Photo: Chris SpoonerBungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. L-R: Mr Roger Sharman whose Cadillac won best in class for the American category and Lion President, Jane Gardiner. Photo: Chris Spooner (Image: Chris Spooner)

Eastern Daily Press: Bungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. L-R: Mr David Skinner whose Humber won best in class for the Military category and Lion President, Jane Gardiner. Photo: Chris SpoonerBungay Area Lions Club Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fayre 2017. L-R: Mr David Skinner whose Humber won best in class for the Military category and Lion President, Jane Gardiner. Photo: Chris Spooner (Image: Chris Spooner)