Category: Events and Shows

1. Have you got your NABD 26 tickets yet?

   Posted on 8:00am Thursday 27th Apr 2017

   If not, there is still time...
   Tickets will be available if you order by phone 0844 415 4849 up to 3pm Friday 28th April.
   Or if you go online www.nabd.org.uk up to midnight Saturday 29th April.

    

   New venue for 2017 - You've Been Nabbed 26 will be held at The Royal Cheshire Showground, Flittogate Lane, Tabley, Knutsford, WA16 0HJ on 5th - 7th May 2017.
   
   The new rally site has hard-standing on two sides so it should not be as vulnerable to being churned-up in wet weather as the old Astle Park site was on two recent occasions.

    

   There are three separate marquees, each boasting live on-stage entertainment, disco and licenced bar. Unlike many other events the marquees are liberally furnished with tables and chairs (because creature-comforts are important though wide clearways are maintained to allow easy access for wheelchair users.

    

   The hardest things to describe about this event are the marvellous party atmosphere and the wonderful level of camaraderie amongst the 3,000+ people in attendance. To understand these things you just have to attend!

   The NABD is a registered charity, established in 1991, that helps and supports disabled motorcyclists.
   
   The You’ve Been Nabbed rally is the main annual showcase/fundraising event of The National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD).
   
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2. Important updates for YBN 26 - Directions and other important information

   Posted on 8:00am Tuesday 25th Apr 2017

   You've Been Nabbed 26 (5th – 7th May 2017)
   The Cheshire Showground, Tabley, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0HJ

   The entrance to the Showground is on Pickmere Lane adjacent to the end of Flittogate Lane. (Not far from Junction 19, M6). Please note that the postcode above will take you to the wrong end of Flittogate Lane.

   For several very valid reasons we have been asked by the Police and the Highways people at Cheshire East Council not to use the Windmill Pub junction of the A556 and Pickmere Lane for event traffic coming from the M6 junction 19 roundabout.

   If you are coming from the direction of the J19 M6 roundabout you should follow the ‘NABD’ signs along the A556 then fork right onto the A559 into Lostock Gralam for a 3/4mile, then turn right onto Hall Lane. At the first crossroad turn right onto Pickmere Lane the Showground Entrance is on the right two-miles along Pickmere Lane.

   Please Note: There is no right turn permitted into Flittogate Lane off the A556.

   If you are travelling on the A556 from the direction of Davenham & Chester you can turn left into Flittogate Lane then follow it to the T-junction at the other end and the entrance is 20 yards to your left.

   These routes will be signed with “NABD” directional signs.

   Be Aware- There are quite a few speed cameras on the A556 in both the Manchester and Chester directions.

   The site will be open for Traders and Marshals only from 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 4th.

   The rally will officially open to the public at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 5th.

   Please remember that NO ALCOHOL OR GLASS BOTTLES will be permitted through the gate (don’t panic the bar prices will be cheap). Please respect this – anyone found with alcohol NOT purchased at the rally will have the items confiscated or be asked to leave the rally.

   The enclosed tickets must be handed over for entry to the event. No refunds will be made before, at or after the event for any reason.

   Please remember no dogs will be permitted on site (except licensed disability assistance dogs, by prior arrangement only).

   If you wish to leave the site at any time please ensure you collect a pass-out from the gate or you will be charged for re-entry.

   Car passes can be purchased at the gate (previous restrictions have been lifted). Caravans/mobile homes still need to purchase passes via the NABD office or website. Blue badge holders do not need a car pass, however, they do need their blue badge with them when entering with their vehicle.

   We reserve the right to check vehicles for alcohol and/or dogs when you enter the site.

   See www.nabd.org.uk for tickets and other info:

   Ride Safe, Arrive Safe, And Party With A Purpose!

   Rick Hulse
   NABD Chairman

3. Stormin’ the Castle are proud to announce our headline band for the Main Stage 2017

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 20th Apr 2017

   Phil Campbell & the Bastard Sons - Saturday Night Main Headline

   Currently on a successful European tour, legendary Motörhead guitarist, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons are about to fly a mighty Welsh-born rock’n’roll flag in your direction!

   THERE ISN’T much Welsh guitar legend Phil Campbell hasn’t done.

   From three-plus decades as Motörhead’s axeman to being voted number 20 in the poll of top 100 Welsh Heroes (comfortably beating JPR Williams, Roald Dahl and Sir Anthony Hopkins) to covering a Norweigian promoter in squirty cheese, Pontypridd-born Campbell continues to live life to the fullest with guitar in hand and humour intact.

   Growing up admiring the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Tony Iommi and Jimmy Page, Campbell was playing professionally at the age of 13 with cabaret band Contrast on the Welsh club circuit. He bought his first Les Paul in 1973, and only 5 years later (in 1978!) he formed popular heavy metal indie band Persian Risk. Spending several years gigging with Risk, in February 1984 Campbell auditioned for the vacant guitar slot in popular beat group Motörhead. He ended up sharing guitar duties with fellow auditionee (and partner-in-cheap-laughs) Michael Würzel Burston.

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4. Sam Childers: The Real Machine Gun Preacher - Speaking about his work Rescuing Children in War Torn Africa

   Posted on 9:00am Tuesday 18th Apr 2017

   It's not every day that a Machine Gun Preacher comes to town! Sam Childers is coming to Hayling Island to share his story and his journey with you about his mission and his work rescuing vulnerable children.

   This is the journey that took him to Sudan to rescue child soldiers from rebel armies. To date he has rescued over 1,500 children and as a result of his selfless work in 2013 he received the Mother Teresa Award for International Social Justice (the largest award of its type in the world for International Social Justice) and to date he is the only American ever to be bestowed with that honour. This is the same honour that the Dalai Lama and UK House of Lords rep, Baroness Caroline Cox were also bestowed with in previous years. 

    

   The event is free, however due to the size of the venue, places will be limited so please reserve your seat. (Contact Mark or Deborah Dawes on 02392 460815 or by email at [email protected] or go to the webpage for front row seats (fee).

   venue: South Hayling United Reformed Church (URC), Hollow Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9EY - 7.30pm
   price: Free event. See the webpage for front row seats (fee). There will be a retiring collection at the end where you can make a small donation towards Sam's work should you wish to do so.
   tel: 02392 460815 - 07770 978999
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5. WHATS ON this weekend - From 13th April 2017

   Posted on 8:00am Tuesday 11th Apr 2017

   13th - 17th April 2017
   Hook and Hatchet Beer and Music Festival

   Real Ales and Ciders. Breakfast, BBQ burgers, hotdogs, Hog roast. Live music and DJ running throughout the event from Friday. See website for full details.

   venue: Hook and Hatchet Inn, Church Road, Hucking, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1QT
   price: Camping Packages all prices per person. 4 Day pass with Camping Facilities £25. 3 Day pass with Camping Facilities £20. 1 Day pass with Camping Facilities £7.50. Festival Glass - Tokens prices TBC. All bookings are subject to availability and must be made by 10th April 2017. 
   tel: 01622 880272
   website: www.hookandhatchetpub.co.uk
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   14th April 2017
   Tsunami Riders MCC proudly present Let Loose Rally

   Live band and DJ each night. Trade stalls, entertainment and silly games, late bar, raffle, charity egg run, egg hunt for the kids, free tea & coffee.

   venue: Eltham Town FC, 176 Footscray Road, London, Kent, SE9 2TD
   price: Pre-book: 15 before 1st April. OTG: £20. Day ticket £8. Badge included for the first 200 tickets. Kids and disabled welcome. U16's free. 
   website: www.tsunamiriders.org.uk
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   14th April 2017 
   Really Hot Chili Peppers Live on the Isle of Wight

   The first and best RHCP's tribute play a headline show at Feel The Funk Friday supported by local funk rockers Hashtag at the 300 capacity biker friendly music venue Coburgs, kick starting the Easter weekend with all the classics such as Under the Bridge, Scar Tissue, Give It Away and many more. Good beers, large bar and a great friendly atmosphere. 
   
   Show winds up in time to get ferries back to Southampton and Portsmouth that night or stay over on the beautiful island. 

   venue: Coburgs, Union Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2LN. Local accommodation. 
   price: Pre-book: £13.50. OTG: £14.50. 
   tel: 07870 798 324
   website: www.coburgs.com 
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   14th - 16th of April 2017
   The MAG Hatters Rally

   Large Hall, live bands and Marquee Games. Snatch It Back Rock playing Friday night and Smokeroom on Saturday. Giant Jenga in Marquee. Real Ales and Ciders. Prize for Maddest HAT Ride-out Saturday lunchtime. 

   venue: Eastington Community Centre, Eastington, Stonehouse, Glouestershire, GL10 3SG
   price: Pre-book: £12.50. OTG: £15. Free patch for first 100 prebooks. £10 car charge. 
   tel: 0117 9442490
   website: western-region.mag-uk.org
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   14th - 16th April 2017 
   North West Harley Club Easter Rally

   Live music - bands on Friday and Saturday night. Free camping, Auction and raffles. All proceeds to Evergreen Lodge Childrens Respite Home. Home made food, cheap beer. Egg Run leaves 12 noon Saturday.

   venue: Adlington Cricket Club, (Opposite Twist Grip Clothing) Huyton Road, Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 4HD
   price: £10
   tel: 0775 240 0734 
   website: www.north-west-harley-club.webs.com
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   15th April
   "Alice in Sunderland"

   An event on behalf of the Wyrm Ryders Brotherhood motorcycle club, arranged by their founding member Mark Roland. The proceeds are to go to three charity's which are minority ones: Dyslexia North East England, The Hearing Fund UK and NABD The show will be a extravaganza for the senses with "Alice Coopers Nightmare" as the main band, plus stilt walkers and other speciality acts, plus other surprises.

   venue: The Piont, Holmeside, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 3HY
   price: Pre-book: £10 by 14th April. OTG: £15 (Unless arranged by WRB)
   tel: 07712 436 401
   website: www.wyrmrydersbrotherhood.co.uk
   e-mail: [email protected]

   15th & 16th April 2017 
   Maidstone Tattoo Extravaganza     

   Maidstone's first tattoo convention/festival/extravaganza!

   A great event for the whole family, tattoo artists from across Kent and further afield, all held inside the John Hendry Pavilon. Outside a car and bike show, fun fair charity events, live music, food and trade stands inside and out. Offering something for everyone to bring the showground alive for the Easter weekend.

   venue: Detling Showground, Maidstone, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF 
   price: £12 for a weekend ticket, £7 for day ticket, £3 for kids 12+. 
   website: www.maidstonetattooextravaganza.co.uk
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   16th April 2017
   All Day Kawasaki Sunday - “Let the Good Times Roll”

   venue: Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD 
   price: free 
   tel: 020 8961 1000 
   website: www.ace-cafe-london.com - www.acecafeevents.com
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   16th April 2017
   Moorlanders MCC 19th Egg Run

   Moorlanders MCC will be holding the 19th Egg Run as usual on Easter Sunday. An annual motorcycle event that raises thousands of pounds for children's charities in Cornwall. 

   Bikes of all types are welcome to take part, as the route is carefully planned and marshalled to be safe and enjoyable for everyone. There'll be awards and trophies for the best bikes and a raffle and burgers at the end. Arrive with a full tank please. £5 donations will be collected per bike for the charities Action for Children, Children's Hospice South West and the special needs units of Camelford and Launceston primary schools.

   venue: Davidstow Airfield, Camelford, North Cornwall PL32 9YF. From around 10am.
   price: £5 per bike. Donations of chocolate eggs as well are welcomed
   tel: 01208 816554
   website: www.moorlandersmcc.co.uk
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   16th April 2017
   Kilham Bikers - 21st Charity Easter Egg Run 

   Charity Ride-out from Bay Horse, from 9.30am with ride out starting at 11am. In aid of SNAPPY - York which provides support for children with special needs and deliberating illnesses a very worthwhile cause.  There will be a Auction, Raffle/Tombola starting at 7.30pm at Bay Horse, Kilham. Everyone welcome to come along and join in the fun. Kilham Bikers have been raising money for worthy causes throughout the Yorkshire area for over 20 years. 

   venue: Bay Horse, Kilham, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4RL from 9.30am to leave @ 11am to  Martin House, Wetherby, LS23 6TX
   tel: 01262 420399 
   website: www.kilhambikers.co.uk 
   e-mail: [email protected]

   16th April 2017
   Glasgow C.H.E.E.R Easter Egg Run
   The annual Motorcycle Run in aid of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity (formally Yorkhill Children's Charity). One of Scotland’s largest motorcycle runs as thousands of motorbikes, trikes and scooters parade through the streets of Glasgow to help raise funds.

   The route takes in the city centre and west end, including the traditional, spectacular ride-out along Great Western Road, before finishing at Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow to ring a smile to the face of the children, entertainment, stalls, games and family fun. 

   venue: Bikers are invited to assemble at the SECC Car Park 7, Stobcross Road, Glasgow, G3 8HQ from 10am, leaving at 11am and finishing at the Ogilvie Car Park by the Royal Hospital for Children.
   price: We would encourage bikers to make a donation rather than bring eggs - the hospital is inundated with treats that most of the children cannot enjoy due to special diets or being 'nil by mouth'. Suggested donation of £10 per bike. Spectators free of charge. 
   tel: 0141 201 6917 
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   16th April 2017
   Motorbike Awareness Day

   Come and have a chat with Carmarthenshire's Road Safety Unit, Dyfed Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, RoADAR, IAM, MAG and Blood Bikes Wales. Enhanced Rider Scheme Taster session available and you can also pick up a CRASH Card. 

   venue: Owl's Nest Tea Room Diner, Lower Road, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0DJ. 11:00 – 15:00. Local Accommodation
   price: free event
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   16th - 17th April 2017
   Red Marley Hill Climb

   A unique weekend event for off-road classic motorcycles. A pre-65 trial on Easter Sunday and a classic Hill Climb on Easter Monday.

   venue: Great Witley, Worcestershire, WR6 6JJ. Local Accommodation 
   price: £10. Children under 11 free.
   tel: 01886 888803 
   website: www.redmarleyhillclimb.com 
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   16th - 17th April 2017
   Cadwell Park Count of Cadwell Championship 

   venue: Cadwell Park Circuit, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9SE. Local accommodation
   price: see website 
   tel: 0843 453 9000
   website: www.cadwellpark.co.uk | www.auto66.com
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   Easter Monday 17th April 2017
   Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show & Bikejumble

   Large indoor motorcycle-only Show for pre-1990 machines with Club stands. Large indoor and outdoor Bikejumble with new and used spares, bikes, clothing & accessories for sale. Everything for the classic motorcycle enthusiast.

   venue: Ashford Livestock Market, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0HB
   price: £5 adults, £4 65+ over, kids under 16 free.
   tel: 01797 344277
   website: www.elk-promotions.co.uk
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