A popular monthly 'car meet' event, established by a Crewe man - has been renamed and relocated to a new location within the town.

The 'Off the rails car meet' had been located at Crewe Heritage Centre for over two years.

It has now been renamed the 'weekend runaways meet,' taking place at The Sydney Arms pub, Sydney Road, Crewe.

'Off the rails car meet' has now been renamed the 'weekend runaways meet' (Jonathan White).

The first meet at the new venue took place on Sunday 24th April 2022, attracting over one hundred vehicles. 

Manufacturers on display included: Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Harley-Davidson, Morris, Renault, Suzuki, Vauxhall and VW.

The events are always free for all and open to owners of classic European and American cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes to bring their own vehicles.

The next 'The weekend runaways meet' taking place at The Sydney Arms pub is on Sunday 15th May 2022. It will run from 9am until 2pm.

If you wish to display your own vehicle at a meet, there is no requirement to pre-book and no arrival time necessary.

The 'Off the rails car meet' first began at Crewe Heritage Centre in November 2019 (Jonathan White).

A member of the team will direct you to a suitable location when you arrive and leave.

Refreshments will be available to purchase from The Sydney Arms throughout the event.

The 'Off the rails car meet' began at the Crewe Heritage Centre in November 2019.

It was setup by Ken Smith from Crewe, to allow owners of European and American cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes to get-together socially and to display their vehicles for the general public to enjoy.

Ken's son, Lee Smith, has taken on the organising of the car meets since late-2021.

The car meets were set up by Ken Smith from Crewe. His son Lee Smith has organised the events since late 2021 (Jonathan White).

A representative from 'The weekend runaways meet' said: "A huge thanks to Grant the landlord at The Sydney Arms for allowing us to use his property.

"Thank you to everyone for the support at our new venue".

For further information please search 'The weekend runaways meet' on Facebook or click: https://www.facebook.com/The-weekend-runaways-meet-103547265676760

Please note: Car meets continue at Crewe Heritage Centre (entrance fees apply) but are now completely unconnected to the original organisers.

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(Ryan Parker and Jonathan White)