Newark' s first ever Motor Show took place on Sunday, July 1st.

The unpredictability of the British weather did not dampen spirits, with hundreds of visitors turning out to look at the many cars and organisations on display.

Organised by the Advertiser Group, a wide range of stands and displays kept all the family entertained. As well as the main motor dealers, Nottinghamshire Police and St. John Ambulance attended and the Fire Brigade also held demonstrations.

A four-lane Scalextric in the Buttermarket and a cardboard car-making session by Newark and Sherwood Arts kept children amused, whilst in the Market Place cars from Volkswagen, Renault, Peugeot, Skoda, perodua and Bad Ass Motors were on show.

There was a positive response from both exhibitors and visitors, leaving many looking forward to the Motor Show in 2008, a date to be announced very soon.