Chester Lions to host Ladies Driving Challenge in September

Jul 5 2011 by Katie Oakes, Chester Chronicle

CHESTER Lions are challenging women to dispel the stereotypes about female drivers by taking part in a ladies driving challenge.

Cheshire women can get behind the wheel of more unusual vehicles, including a fire engine, a police car, a JCB, and a limo.

The charity fun day will take place on September 17 and 18 on the Poulton Airfield, near Chester.

For a minimum sponsorship of £50, ladies can get behind the wheel of five or more of the unusual machines.

The money raised will be split between Chester Lions charities; Miles of Smiles, Claire House Children’s Hospice and St John Ambulance.

Cheshire area fundraising manager Abi Smith from Claire House, who will be taking part in the challenge, said: “I cannot wait to show off my driving skills! “I’ve always wanted to drive a HGV and this experience will hopefully display my driving expertise, be great fun and raise money for Claire House at the same time!”

For more information and to register, go to www.chesterlions.co.uk, email derekandpatdix@googlemail.com or call 0151 342 4330 or 01244 300759.