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DAE Aston Martin Charity Summer Open Day

Saturday 18 July 2026 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm

David Appleby Engineering (DAE) is delighted to invite Aston Martin owners, customers, friends and supporters to our Summer Open Day in support of St Giles Animal Rescue.

Join us at our workshop for an afternoon of exceptional cars, good company and fundraising for a fantastic local charity.

What to Expect

• Workshop tours and behind-the-scenes access to DAE
• A display of Aston Martins and other special vehicles
• Race simulator experience
• BBQ included with your ticket
• Ice cream van and refreshments available to purchase
• Charity raffle with a range of fantastic prizes
• DAE merchandise available to purchase

Charity Raffle

Proceeds from the raffle and selected event activities will be donated to local charity St Giles Animal Rescue, helping to support their ongoing work caring for and rehoming animals in need.

Prize highlights include:

• Aston Martin Owners Club membership
• AstonOwners.com membership
• Complimentary DAE Aston Martin baseline service
• Autoglym detailing bundle
• Local produce hamper
• Additional prizes generously donated by our partners and supporters

Please remember to bring cash for raffle tickets.

Event Schedule

11:45pm – 12:15 – Vehicle arrival and park up

12:30pm – Welcome and opening remarks

1:00pm – BBQ served

2:40pm – Charity raffle draw

4:00pm – Event close

We look forward to welcoming you to DAE for a relaxed afternoon celebrating Aston Martin ownership, motorsport heritage and supporting a worthwhile local cause.

Whether you're a long-standing customer or visiting DAE for the first time, we hope you'll join us for an enjoyable afternoon of great cars, good company and fundraising for a worthy cause.