Car SOS's Fuzz Townshend visits Hereford Motor Group

Mr Townshend visited the classic car event at Hereford Motor Group on Saturday (July 11). <i>(Image: Hereford Motor Group)</i>
Mr Townshend visited the classic car event at Hereford Motor Group on Saturday (July 11). (Image: Hereford Motor Group)
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A TV star delighted crowds when visiting a classic car event in the city.

Car SOS presenter Fuzz Townshend joined exhibitors at the Hereford Motor Group event on July 11, which supported We Are Farming Minds, a Herefordshire-based charity focused on improving rural mental health.

Mr Townshend, originally a drummer, founded several classic car garages and was then approached by a production company for a new show, Car SOS, at his garage in 2013.

We Are Farming Minds co-founder Sam Stables also attended and spoke about the challenges facing farmers, describing the agricultural community as being in a "difficult place" with many feeling isolated.

Appearing on video with Mr Stables, Mr Townshend added: "I think it's an amazing thing that you're doing."

Mr Stables added that the charity was grateful to Hereford Motor Group for putting the event on, adding: "They're a massive supporter of ours, so come and buy a truck."

He also encouraged the public to continue supporting the agricultural industry by continuing to "keep buying British".



Earlier this year, the Kingsthorne farmer completed a 142-mile walk to London, raising nearly £50,000 for the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.

The fundraiser received a £5,000 donation from Prince William, who is a patron of We Are Farming Minds.

During the walk, Mr Stables carried a backpack featuring words representing the challenges faced by farmers, including financial pressures and unpredictable weather.

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