30 Apr 2025
Tying in with the national Drive It Day, an eclectic collection of classic vehicles arrived during the morning, including a 1939 Triumph Dolomite Roadster and Railton Straight 8 also from the 1930s, a 1954 Morris Minor, 1963 Humber Sceptre Mk1, a Maserati Merak, Mercedes Unimog, four Triumph Stags and five Second World War Jeeps.
Participants had travelled from across the country to join in - from West London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire, and even a Lamborghini Murciélago from Yorkshire. A wide choice of cakes were baked and served by the homeowners living at Castle View and sold along with hot dogs, tea and coffee.
Jack Rankin, MP for Windsor attended the event to meet the Castle View homeowners, sample their baking and admire the cars. Meanwhile, several of the more adventurous homeowners went out for a spin in the Lamborghini in exchange for a donation to the NSPCC.
“It was such a great atmosphere,” commented one of the drivers who was back for the fourth year running: “A wonderfully broad selection of cars - different makes, models and eras: a great couple of hours.”
Commented Karl Hallows, managing director of Castle View. “We were treated with glorious Spring sunshine which helped to attract a record number of 51 interesting cars. The enthusiasm of the owners and a large number of members of the public helped to raise much needed funds for the NSPCC, our homeowners doing us proud with all the cakes they baked and sold. The event has grown year on year and I much look forward to welcoming everyone back again in 2026.”
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Castle View Windsor
Castle View Windsor is a new generation retirement community where the emphasis is on living rather than retirement. Independently designed, built, owned and operated, this premium village offers 64 contemporary 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, prices from £350,000.
For more information, please contact:
Nicky King, late life advisor, Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5GG
Tel: 01753 378127
Jeremy Clarke, LawsonClarke PR
Tel: 07778 554666