Put your foot on the pedal for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice supporters are invited to take a spin for a good cause by booking a free test drive in collaboration with OMC Motor Group.

The ‘Drive 4 UR Community’ will be held at the hospice this weekend, with Ford UK donating £30 per test drive towards patient care. 

Attendees can get behind the wheel and experience Ford’s exciting line-up of electric, hybrid and performance models. 

These include the Puma, Puma Gen-E, Capri, Explorer, Kuga, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit Custom, E-Transit Courier and Ranger PHEV. Slots can be booked between 9am and 4pm on Saturday, July 4, and 10am to 3pm on Sunday, July 5. 

There will also be children’s activities and the hospice’s Café K will be open for refreshments. 

Jonathan Eglin, managing director at OMC Motor Group, said: “As a family-run business with deep roots in Oldham, supporting organisations that make such a profound difference to local families is incredibly important to us. 

“Dr Kershaw’s Hospice provides outstanding care and support to people facing life-limiting illnesses, and we’re proud to be able to help raise funds through this fantastic initiative from Ford UK. 

“Every test drive generates a £30 donation to the hospice, with no obligation to purchase a vehicle. We would encourage as many people as possible to come along, experience the latest Ford range, and help us raise vital funds for a truly deserving local charity. 

“A short test drive could make a lasting difference to families across our community.” 

The partnership follows OMC Motor Group’s donation of a Ford Transit Custom van in 2025. 

Since then, the vehicle has become a familiar sight across the Oldham area, supporting the facilities and retail teams and aiding the set-up of community events. 

David Dawson, health and safety facilities manager at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, said: “Our new van is much more reliable and fuel efficient, as the last one was coming to the end of its life. 

“It looks fantastic – especially with our hospice branding – and helps to keep operations running smoothly and on time.  A big shout-out to OMC Motor Group and Ford UK, whose support we are incredibly grateful for. Oldham has a huge heart, and the goodwill we receive proves it every day. 

“We hope to see lots of you at the test drive event in a few weeks’ time.”

For more information or to book a test drive, visit www.omcmotorgroup.co.uk/blog/ford-news/drive-4-ur-community. 

Drivers must be aged 18 or above with a valid driver’s licence and insurance.