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BLOEMFONTEIN –<\/strong> After it was postponed due to the weather on 1 May, motorheads of all ages are invited to Cars in the Park on Tuesday 16 June at the Martie du Plessis School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event from 09:00 to 14:00 on the sport grounds, presented by the OFS Veteran Car Club will see an exhibition of vintage cars, motorbikes<\/a>, food stalls, arts and crafts and a kiddies entertainment area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funds generated by the entry fees at the gates, will support charitable organisations such as Therap\u00e9a Kids, Anchor of Hope, CANSA, Francois Bender, the Martie du Plessis School as well as Multiple Sclerosis South Africa (MSSA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While admiring the beautiful vintage cars, enjoying the food stalls and spending time with family and friends, visitors are invited to stop by the MSSA stall and learn more about MS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry fees at the gate to Cars in the Park<\/a> are R50 and scholars pay R20.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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