Chester Lions to host Ladies Driving Challenge in September

Jul 7 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, women 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.”

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