The Team

John Henderson

John Henderson

​It was John who had the original idea to hold a village car show which resulted in last years outstandingly successful event, and is the acknowledged 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 now reduced his collection of Armstrong Siddeleys from three to one, a pretty Hurricane, which will of course be at the show.  Keith is responsible for communications for the event including Facebook, 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 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

Arthur Richards

​At 80 years of age Arthur, a retired businessman, is the senior member of our team and has an impressive collection of classic cars including a beautiful Jaguar XK 150 and a rare Austin Healey 100/4. Arthur brings a wealth of classic car ownership, rallying and show experience to the team which he shares with enthusiasm and charm

Lee Newlands

​Lee joined the team in time for this year's BCCS. Married to Campbell, she is energetic and enthusiastic and has assumed responsibility for trade/craft stands and corporate sponsorship. Campbell and Lee became grandparents for the first time a few weeks ago when their daughter Charley gave birth to a beautiful baby daughter.

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 Cross

​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.

Jean Cross

Ed Bannock

​Ed is a retired senior business executive, company director and past parish councillor. Ed works with Monty on planning and implementing the event infrastructure and also has the enviable role of liaising with the Major Rally Team from Blackstone Farm, who will once again be supporting the event this year with their Live Rally Experience. Ed is the motorcycle enthusiast on the team with a collection of modern and classic bikes. Ed's daughter, Katie, provided great IT support to Keith last year but is now away at uni. Ed's son, also called Ed, was a great help on the day while Ed's wife Theresa keeps the home fires burning

Lee Butler

Lee is another new recruit to the team this year working 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 providing technical help and support. 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. He is also a regular guest on Radio Oxford and a university lecturer in Traditional Chinese medicine & Practitioner Development