The Team

John Henderson

John Henderson

​It was John who had the original idea to hold a village car show which resulted in our first show in 2015, and is the knowledged team leader. John is a retired senior executive with boundless energy levels, a great eye for detail and drives the agenda forwards relentlessly. John picks up many of the organisational responsibilities including entry registrations, the licensed bar and catering concessions. On the day he will be everywhere at once! John is actively supported by his wife Susan both in the planning and on the day.

Keith Crampton

Keith, a retired businessman, has reluctantly disposed of his collection of Armstrong Siddeleys and replaced them with a very pretty MGB Roadster, which will of course be at the show.  Keith, with Lee Butler, is responsible for communications for the event including Facebook and the website, printing and media. Keith is married to Caroline who, in the absence of any other volunteer, has agreed to assume responsibility as treasurer again this year. Caroline runs a successful B & B in Blackthorn and much prefers horses to cars!

Campbell Newlands

Campbell runs a successful audio-visual supply and servicing company but still finds time to take an active part in organising the BCCS. Campbell has donated the very impressive public address system to the BCCS and on the day will share his time stewarding Exhibitors and their classic vehicles and ensuring the PA system is operational

Lee Newlands

​Lee joined the team for the BCCS 2016. Married to Campbell, she is energetic and enthusiastic and has assumed responsibility for trade/craft stands and corporate sponsorship. 

Glen 'Monty' Lamont

​Monty is an ex-serviceman, now working for Network Rail. Monty, together with Ed, has responsibility for the infrastructure including site layout, signage, risk assessments, first aid support, tentage and all the ancillary services involved in putting on an event such as BCCS. Monty can't say 'no' and is always willing to take on any task going. Monty is also Chair of the Blackthorn Village Hall Committee and his wife, Jenny, is Chair of Blackthorn Parish Council

​Michael and Jean are partners both in life and, as successful sheep farmers and contractors, in business, and our hosts for the day on the 4th September. It is thanks to their generosity that we have such a wonderful Showground. Both bring great energy, common sense and commitment to the team. In the days before the show Michael and their sons, David and Oliver, will be cutting hedges, harrowing and rolling the Showground and public car park late into the night. On the day Michael, David and Oliver will once again be stewarding the public car park. Jean has assumed responsibility for organising some of the less glamourous aspects of the show - loos and litter - which she does with great good humour.

Michael Cross

Jean Cross

Lee Butler

Lee works with Keith on communications. It is no secret that Keith is a liability when it comes to IT and Lee has the unenviable task of managing the website and providing technical help and support (AKA 'keeping Keith's fingers off the website ::) ).

Lee is a practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and runs The Village Clinic in Blackthorn. Lee is married to Lou and is Dad to Lily, Freddy and Poppy. 

​Lee can be found on the day, in his favourite spot parking up late entrants.

                           John Thompson

John has been a resident of Blackthorn Village for 24 years.
He has a keen interest in Classic Cars and has owned a 1966 Mercedes 230SL for the past 20 years.
He also owns a 1975 Lancia Fulvia Coupe which is a more recent acquisition.
The automotive world absorbs most of his time as he has spent the last 30 years working as a design engineer in Motorsport.

​Mark Bradford. Our newest team member and a recent resident of the village. Mark's energy and enthusiasm are a welcome addition to the 2018 team