Uckfield Matters Magazine - August 19 #144

UCKFIELD LIONS CHOOSE
BENFICIARY FOR CAR RALLY
by Frank Phillips
communitymatters
In 2003 Uckfield Lions held their first Classic Car rally. The
event, held in September each year, is now a major day in the
Lion's calendar. Meeting at about 10am at The Half Way House
Inn on the Lewes Road, Uckfield, and after a cup of coffee, the
cars then undertake a pictorial run around the Kent & Sussex
countryside of about 50 miles to finish back at the Halfway
House Inn for lunch.
All the classic cars are parked in the field behind the pub where owners & visitors can
meet & view the cars. A pig roast is then available together with a refreshing drink from
the bar.
This year’s Rally will be held on 29th
September starting once again at the
Halfway House Inn on the Lewes Road
Isfield.
Uckfield Lions are delighted to announce
that the beneficiary of the Car Rally will be
Wealden Works.
Wealden Works support young people
aged between 16 – 24 years who are not
in Education, employment or training.
Working with local business, educational
establishments, and community groups.
Youngsters participate in a 10 week
programme, and are required to attend
each day of the week from 9.30am to
ensure they become used to structure
and routine. They attend workshops on
employability; writing of CVs, and many
more life skills which will help them gain
employment. Wealden Works have in the
past achieved an 86% work placement
success rate.
In March 2018 there were six youngsters
from Uckfield. Currently there are three
on this intake.
Entry forms for Rally can be obtained from
Uckfield Lions bookshop in Olives Yard or
visit http://www.e-clubhouse.org