Drive It Day - Melville - RWY

Yesterday's Vehicles Supporting Today's Children

The biggest day of the year in the classic car and historic vehicle calendar is 26 April, known as Drive It Day. This year Royal William Yard will play host to Tamar Valley MG Owners club who will be staging a classic car show to celebrate this famous and popular British marque and to raise funds for Childline.

National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts can raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement.

But in addition, this is an opportunity to raise funds for the NSPCC’s Childline, a crucial service on which young people can rely - day or night - whatever problems or dangers they are facing. Counsellors help with a wide range of worries, including mental/emotional health, family relationships, bullying, self-harm, and abuse.

In 2025 Drive It Day raised £37,580 and over the years has collected almost £250,000 for the charity.

Classic car shows are hugely popular events and visitors to Royal William Yard will have the opportunity to look over Tamar Valley MGOC’s cars, talk to their owners as well as making a voluntary donation to this worthwhile charity.