The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, based at the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon, Warwickshire has been awarded a Round Two grant of £1.45 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its Museum Collections Centre project, it was announced today. The award is the culmination of more than 2 years work to develop plans for a new building in which to store and display more than 200 historic British cars from the collections of both the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and its partner the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

The £4 million project received initial support from HLF in 2011, and the latest HLF grant, together with match funding from Jaguar Land Rover, The Garfield Weston Foundation and both Trusts, will enable work on this exciting new project to begin in the spring of 2014.

The new Museum Collection Centre will enable people to view many cars from the reserve collections of both Trusts for the first time in a purpose-built facility which will also include a vehicle restoration and conservation workshop and space for enhanced education and lifelong learning programmes. In addition, the project will also include an ambitious programme of activities aiming to involve people locally and regionally through outreach and learning events. It will also aid the further development of the Trust’s existing volunteer programme which allows people to become more involved with the collection, by helping with its conservation and interpretation.

Tim Bryan, Head of Collections & Interpretation at the Heritage Motor Centre said: "We are delighted that, with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, Jaguar Land Rover and our other partners, this exciting project will become a reality. It will allow us to make our collections far more accessible and will enable people to learn more about the motor industry, which has played such an important role in the West Midlands".

Reyahn King, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund for the West Midlands said: “We are delighted to support this project that not only provides a new and improved display and storage venue for these historic cars, but also creates opportunities for more people to learn about their conservation."

Michelin is encouraging bikers to ‘Keep on Riding’ by offering a £25 gift card when they buy two Michelin tyres, and a £10 card when they buy one.

The gift cards can be redeemed against a whole host of items, including fuel, from thousands of outlets across the UK.

After buying their new tyres, customers simply register online at KeepOnRiding.michelin.com, click on “Take Advantage of the Offer” and follow the instructions.

The Keep on Riding website also allows visitors to star in their own animated film, which will see them go head to head with friends in a fantastic biker adventure game.

Users control the on-screen rider as he races away from the evil tarmac monster, using various bikes for the different terrains.

Gaining points for every road obstacle avoided and for particular riding skills, this addictive game allows users to share their highest score online and is sure to be a lunch-break favourite when there isn’t time to get out on the road for real!

The ‘Keep on Riding’ offer applies to any purchases from an authorised Michelin dealer, made between March 3 and April 30, from the Pilot Road 4, Pilot Power 3, Anakee III, Commander II and Power SuperSport ranges.

James Dimmock, Motorcycle Marketing Manager for Michelin in the UK and Republic of Ireland, said: “Many motorcyclists know only too well that Michelin tyres deliver in terms of performance, longevity and safety – now they can get gift vouchers as well.

“The game is great fun so we’re confident our customers will enjoy it.”

For more information and terms and conditions, visit www.KeepOnRiding.michelin.com

We were delighted that Steve and Sam Henshaw passed by our stand @ The Manchester Bike Show 2014... even with his injured thumb!

Steve was nominated for a VIP ticket by Sam as below

"I would like to nominate my other half Steve Henshaw for all his good work with Roughleys Bike Show. As you may know the leukaemia returned last year with a vengeance!

He knew he would need a transplant in Sept 2013 but all his blood counts etc were getting very low. He continued to work on the show organisation despite feeling pretty rough. Then disaster struck - a couple of weeks before the show day he got a really bad infection and was taken into Christies. We didn't know if he would get out in time for the show so he organised mates to stand in for him just in case. He carried on doing show stuff from his bed and got out a day before the show.

He made the show day even though he really shouldn't have been there and I had to keep chasing him to make him sit down or go home and rest. He had a successful stem cell transplant a couple of weeks after the show. He really is my VIP and my star xxxx"

Anglia Car Auctions’ first motorcycle-only sale saw bikes of all makes and ages being snapped-up by keen enthusiasts from across the UK. With 80 percent of bikes offered being bought the King’s Lynn auctioneer – noted for its highly successful classic car sales – is scheduling another bike-only sale for the early Autumn.

Over 75 motorcycles were up for grabs, with a total sale of £134,731 including commission. Highest price of the day was £16,125 that bought the 1954 Vincent Comet, with the sale’s silver medal going to a 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide that was knocked down for £10,427. Coming in third was a 1962 Triumph T100SS that pulled in £7417.

Other British bikes also did well: Two Velocettes, a 1958 Venom and a 1933 250MOV, both got away at £6450. Highest-priced BSA was a 1957 Golden Flash that made £3977. A strong Japanese bike offering fared well too, with a 1978 Kawasaki KH250 away at £2795, just ahead of its £2750 upper estimate, and a 1981 Yaaha RD200 Twin electric hammered away at £1397. Most expensive Honda, a TL125, bested its £2200 upper estimate to make £2472.

Italian bikes made a highly welcome appearance with a 1960 Moto Guzzi Lodola GT235 costing its new owner £2741 and a more modern, 2005 MV Agusta F4 1000 £5106.

Among the scooter and moped selection a no-reserve 1955 Douglas Vespa was off at £1075, a 1983 Yamaha £250, a 1962 Cazanave moped making £350 and a 1958 Leopard Bobby £400.

To enter a motorcycle into the next classic motorbike sale, please call 01553 771881 or email at [email protected]. For more information on Anglia Car Auctions and advice on buying or selling, visit www.angliacarauctions.co.uk

Mark Keeling is a happy winner of a Mondo Sahara dvd

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