TRUCKERS and truck enthusiasts gathered in Whitchurch over the weekend as the annual Ultimate Trucks Whitchurch event returned for another year.
The family-friendly truck show was held in Whitchurch Rugby Club in Edgely Road on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 and people came from different parts of the country to admire the vehicles parked in the fields.
The event organiser, Show Motion was pleased with how the event had gone over a scorching weekend.
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Stuart Nagington, from Show Motion said: "I think we had about 1000 visitors on Saturday and 700 visitors on Sunday.
"The car park was packed all weekend. We had a funfair and there was a good mix of trade.
"It was a good weekend had by all."
Stuart mentioned people had come from different parts of the country to attend the event.
He said: "A lot of people had travelled quite a distance.
"Truckers had travelled from Scotland, Ireland, London, Kent and other places in between."
The event allowed members of the public to speak with truckers, much to the delight of Stuart and people showed interest in getting involved in the industry.
He said: "There was lots of integration and people taking photographs and getting videos.
"There were also TikTokers doing vlogs."
Stuart added: "There was a driver training company on site.
"It is great, it is a suffering industry and it needs every boost it can get.
"These social events really help it I think."
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He spoke about the challenges the industry has faced, such as the price of fuel and facilities.
Stuart said: "For the haulage industry as a whole, it is the price of fuel.
"Sadly for some drivers mental health is an issue. So much time is spent alone and it has an impact. For drivers, there is the issue of lack of facilities."
For many drivers, the event provides them the opportunity to socialise with others who have similar experiences and Stuart spoke about how it is a tough job.
He explained: "It gives people downtime and social time and people can talk about problems.
"It is nicer to put stuff right.
"It is grueling, especially in the summer when it is hot.
"It is a non-stop job.
"You are always looking and watching and making sure everything is okay."
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