Category: Events and Shows

1. Prescott Bike Festival 2014: Sunday 6th April 2014

   Posted on 8:52am Monday 16th Dec 2013

   Bikes and much more . . . a great day out for all the family

   All proceeds from the day will go to the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and Severn Freewheelers.

   The annual Prescott Bike Festival will be taking place on Sunday 6th April 2014 and promises to be an action-packed day for all the family in support of the Nationwide Association of Bloodbikes charity.

   The fourth annual event will be larger than ever before, with even more bike manufacturers and clubs confirmed, plus a large display of historic, modern and race bikes on display in the paddock, demo areas, passenger rides, stunt show, trade stalls, live music, good food and a host of entertainment both on and off the track to keep the whole family amused. Special guest appearances include: former three times British Superbike Champion and Bloodbike ambassador John Reynolds, MotoGP commentator Steve Parrish, motorcycle adventurer Nick Sanders and making his debut appearance – Michael Rutter.

    Some of the many hundreds of historic, classic and race bikes at Prescott Bike Festival 2014:
   
    * Carlos Checa’s MotoGP Ducati Desmosedici GP5 and Checa’s 2011 WSB winning Ducati 1198 F1 (courtesy of Dawn Treader Performance)
    * David Jeffries' GSX-R1000 TT bike and James Toseland's first WSS machine
    * The 1930 Rudge Ulster belonging to David Osborne
    * Chris Sawyer's 1928 Cotton Blackburne
    * A rare Sachs R800 Roadster from 2002 owned by Barry Fahey
    * The 1959 Norton Dominator of Ian Cordes
    * Rare Excelsior Manxmans from Dave Lee and Adrian Sellars

    New features at Prescott Bike Festival 2014:
   
    * The Angelic Bulldog 400mph streamliner land speed motorbike project
    * Saturday night party and camping for Advance Ticket Holders only
    * Bigger and better Happy Hour of activity by rare race machinery and factory bikes on the hill
    * The first 100 Run the Hill bookings receive a free festival T-shirt
    * Kuberg electric motorbikes – have a go!
    * UK Garrison Star Wars costuming club
    * Early Bird breakfasts from 8.00am to 9.30am at special low prices

    Lots of live entertainment at Prescott Bike Festival 2014:
   
    * The Dave Coates Stunt Show as featured on TV and at many major motor sports events
    * George Formby Tribute
    * 1950s inspired rockabilly, rock & roll and R&B band, Josie and the Outlaw.

    Motorcycle and racing clubs already confirmed as attending:
   
    * Honda OC
    * Norton OC
    * XJR OC
    * Rolling Hills (Harley OC)
    * Classic 50cc Racing Club

    Festival organiser, Gordon Downie, says, “The annual Prescott Bike Festival continues to go from strength to strength. For 2014 we'll have more of everything alongside the usual attractions of the unique opportunity to ride the hill. As usual, all major motorcycle manufacturers will be in attendance so fans will get the chance to see all the major models up close and personal. There will be a host of trade stands as well as famous racers and great entertainment too. The Prescott Bike Festival 2014 really does offer something for everyone.”

   
   Venue:
    Prescott Hill Climb, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9RD,
    Easily accessible from junction 9 of the M5 and from London via the A40 to Cheltenham.

    Tickets:
    Advance tickets are £12; under 16s (with a paying adult) get in free.
    On-the-day tickets are £15; under 16s (with a paying adult) get in free.
    Run the Hill tickets are £35 and must be purchased in advance.
    There is no charge for bike parking (free side stand puck provided and free helmet park)
    Gates open at 08:30 and track action begins at 10:00. The festival closes at 17:00.
    All Advance Ticket holders (including Run the Hill) are invited to a pre-event party on the Saturday evening in the Clubhouse. Camping available to advance ticket holders only (limited availability)
   
    To purchase tickets in advance visit: www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk

2. Normous Newark Autojumble‏

   Posted on 11:34am Thursday 12th Dec 2013

   The next Normous Newark Autojumble is just days away, taking place on Sunday, December 15 at Newark Showground.

   As ever, we are looking forward to receiving a large number of visitors from across the UK coming to find the many bargains on offer.

   Outside Traders

   No booking is required for outside trading, just arrive at the showground from 6.45am and your 6ft frontage x 30ft depth plot will be allocated. An outside plot costs £20 and allows entry for one person. Additional entry passes cost £7 (a pre-booked outdoor plot costs £18).

   Inside Traders

   The Lady Eastwood Hall has now SOLD OUT for this event. For future events booking is advised to avoid disappointment. If you are interested in an inside plot, please call me on 01507 529470.

   Classic Car Drivers

   Bring your classic (Pre-1993) car along to display. Entry for classic cars is via the Classic Gate from 9.30am. Drivers receive a discount and get admission for just £5; admission for passengers is £6.

   Day Visitors

   Free parking is available in the Blue Gate car park. Early bird admission is from 8am and costs £10, giving visitors a chance to get first access to the wealth of jumble stands on site. General admission (10am onwards) costs £6.

   Confirmed Normous Newark dates, 2014:

   Sundays January 26, March 2, April 6, June 8, July 6, August 24, October 5, November 16 and December 14

3. MOTORCYCLING TRADITION AT THE BATH AND WEST

   Posted on 8:49am Thursday 12th Dec 2013

   ONE of the showpiece events of the classic calendar is set to once again cater to the legions of motorcycle enthusiasts in attendance as the 34th Carole Nash Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show once again descends on the Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet.

   Now firmly established as one of the premier events in the world of the older models, the show takes place on the weekend of February 8-9.

   Visitors can expect to feast their eyes upon an array of stunning classic machinery as well as a fantastic mix of trade stalls, dealers and autojumble plots that provide the perfect setting for the inspiration needed to finish a restoration project for the summer.

   Exhibition manager Nick Mowbray said: “From its original home in Bristol to its current location in Shepton Mallet, this show is all about a tradition of superb restorations, a great range of trade and jumble stalls and plenty of bargains to be found.”

   With the show taking place in early February, most of the action will take place in the indoor halls of the showground – a perfect place to take refuge from any unkind winter weather as you get up close to the classics on display.

   Discount advance tickets for the event – costing just £10 for a one day pass – are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.classicbikeshows.com or by calling the ticket team on 01507 529529.

4. VMCC British Historic Racing 2014 Dates Announced

   Posted on 7:52am Wednesday 11th Dec 2013

   British Historic Racing is an integral part of the VMCC that holds Road Race meetings across the country for members and invited clubs.

   A wide range of vintage & classic motorcycles compete against each other in a range of events from pre-1934 solos, outfits & 3 Wheelers, through to the exciting BEARS series catering for European & American machines from the 1970s & 80s. We also have regular invited clubs who come along and join our meetings such as BSSO Scooters & the Morgan Three-Wheeler Club.

   We hold more than 20 Championships over a calendar of six meetings at venues all across the country including the newly re-opened Mallory Park!

   If you have a road race license and would like to race with likeminded friendly racers come and join us at our meetings where you will be made most welcome.

   BRITISH HISTORIC RACING CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2014
   
   Anglesey 12/13 April
   Three Sisters 10/11 May
   Mallory Park 14/15 June
   Lydden Hill 05/06 July
   Darley Moor 26/27 July
   Cadwell Park 27/28 September
    

   For more details contact BHR entries Secretary Carole Allison 07400 508055 e-mail [email protected] or download entry forms directly from our website

   www.britishhistoricracing.co.uk

5. Ace Cafe London Xmas Toy Run‏

   Posted on 9:21am Monday 9th Dec 2013

   Ace Cafe Xmas Toy Run

   The cafe's annual Christmas Toy Run into central London departs at 11am on Sunday 15th December to attend the children's wards of three hospitals:

   St Mary's (Paddington) 11.45am - 12.15pm
   Royal Brompton (Chelsea) 1pm - 1.30pm
   Evelina Children's Hospital (Westminster) 2pm - 2.30pm

   As always, any surplus gifts will be distributed to various children's homes and groups.

   Please bring gifts that are wrapped and labelled Boy/Girl/Age Group

   Because of allergies hospitals advise against stuffed toys and sweets - the nursing staff however may appreciate some sweeties!

   On returning to the cafe, there will be prizes for the "Best Dressed Bike" and the "Best Dressed Rider" - and a hot cuppa!

   NB: After 15 years of "heading up" the toy run, Ron Miles will be retiring. He said "I started this run back in 1998, and have attended the event every year. It has been wonderful to see the smiles of the kids who are in hospital, and also to see the smiles of the riders who take part - it's a very emotional experience, and I would like us to make this year a big one!"

   www.ace-cafe-london.com