A new sports and classic car show for Ipswich has been announced for this summer which will see a selection of gorgeous vehicles lined up by the Orwell Bridge. 

Sports and Classic Cars by the Bridge, to be held at Suffolk Food Hall on Monday August 26, will raise money to support cancer patients in Suffolk.

East Anglian Daily Times: Mark Murphy and Oliver Paul launch Sports and Classic Cars by the BridgeMark Murphy and Oliver Paul launch Sports and Classic Cars by the Bridge (Image: Contributed)The CEO of Cancer Support Suffolk, Mark Murphy MBE said : “This is an amazing opportunity for all car lovers to come together and share their love of four wheels. There’ll be something for everyone from classic cars to top of the range supercars and everything in between.”

Director Oliver Paul from the Suffolk Food Hall said: “The Food Hall is a very fitting location and we’re utterly delighted to be supporting this worthy charity as sadly cancer will, in some way and at some stage, affect us all."

He said the Food Hall was an ideal site, easily accessible from the A14 and A12 as well as Ipswich, and nestled underneath the Orwell Bridge.

It is a popular shopping destination with a history of fun family events such as its Tractor Fair.

Craig Ranson managing director of main sponsor Bridge Classic Cars said: “Almost all of us today have been affected by cancer in one way or another. I have experienced close family members, work colleagues, friends who have all gone through the cancer journey and too many of them are not here to tell the story.

“We are immensely proud to be supporting Cancer Support Suffolk on this amazing day of classic cars and from everyone here in the Bridge Classic Cars community, we hope that this day will be a step forward in helping someone else with their journey to recovery”.

East Anglian Daily Times: Check out this 1971 E-type Jaguar at Sports and Classic Cars by the BridgeCheck out this 1971 E-type Jaguar at Sports and Classic Cars by the Bridge (Image: Contributed)The organisers are aware of the cost-of-living crisis and are keeping prices as low as possible - just £4 before the day and £5 on the day, with children 16 and under are free. T

Mark Murphy added: "We want it to be a proper family event, all for no more than a tenner”.

The event will feature cars from amongst others the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club and the Suffolk Sports and Supercar Club.

If you’ve got a classic, sports or retro car you’d love to showcase please register https://suffolkfoodhall.co.uk/carsbythebridge/it's free but Cancer Support Suffolk would welcome a donation.