Category: Events and Shows

1. The Thankful Villages Run starts this Saturday

   Posted on 10:39am Friday 26th Jul 2013

   A nine-day charity ride-out to all 51 villages in the UK who had all their soldiers return home alive at the end of the Great War in 1918 and we want you to take part by joining for part or all of the ride!

   The run, which starts this Saturday (ending 4th August), is the brainchild of Triumph owners Dougie Bancroft and Medwyn Parry and appropriately aims to raise £51,000 for the Royal British Legion.

   Triumph, who supplied 30,000 motorcycles to the allied forces during WW1, have loaned two, bespoke liveried Trophys to the duo, to enable them to undertake this historic tour.

   The bikes have now been collected, the route planned, the GPS, tracker and comms fitted, now all that’s left to do is invite you to join the Thankful Villages Run.

   Pick as much or little of the route as you like and follow the two Triumph Trophys between the Thankful Villages. Riders who join the ride are asked to donate a minimum £5 towards the Royal British Legion and can do this by texting ‘THVR51 £5’ to 70070, via the website or in cash on the day.

   Further details, including the complete village-by-village schedule, are available on the Thankful Village Run website.

   www.thankfulvillagesrun.com

2. 37th Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show inc. Sports Car Sunday!

   Posted on 10:26am Friday 26th Jul 2013

   Including Sports Car Sunday, Sunday 28th July 2013

   For many years we ran this event as Sports Car Sunday but in the last couple of years the scope of the event has been widened out to include all classic cars and bikes. Following the success of the event at Capesthorne on the Sunday of the late May Bank holiday we are returning to this Cheshire venue in July with over 500 classic cars and bikes expected to be on display.

   Capesthorne Hall itself is a distinctive Jacobean style house with its Georgian Chapel and delightful gardens and lakes, set in over 100 acres of parkland. There will be an all day concours competition and prizes available with live expert commentary from the arena and catering options provided within the show area.

   Clubs in attendance will be Stoke on Trent CC, Cheshire Classic Car Club, The Retrobevets, The Stag Owners Club, Potteries & South and many more, as well as a good range mix of trade and autojumble stands selling new parts, second hand spares, specialist services and gifts.

   Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the show and also have access to the park and formal gardens; with an additional £2 to pay into the house and have a look around and admire its historic beauty. Parking is free and dogs are welcome on leads.

   Andrew Greenwood’s Classic Shows

   www.classicshows.org

   10am-4pm @ Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY

   Admission prices: ·         £7.00 per adult ·         £3.00 per child (7-14yrs) ·         Under 7’s FREE

3. Heritage Motor Centre to host brand new "Classic post-war Motorcycle Show"

   Posted on 3:35pm Saturday 20th Jul 2013

   Heritage Motor Centre to host brand new "Classic post-war Motorcycle Show"

   The Heritage Motor Centre is launching a brand new show this year for enthusiasts of postwar 1945 motorcycles.

   The “Classic post-war Motorcycle Show” will take place on Sunday 25 August and is expected to attract over 700 bikes from a host of motorcycle clubs and private individuals. Although the HMC currently organises the annual nostalgic Banbury Run for pre-1931 motorcycles & 3 wheelers, it appeared there was a gap in the events calendar to showcase motorcycles from the post war era.

   In addition to the display of these marvelous machines including BSA, Triumph, Matchless, Norton, Kawasaki and Yamaha, visitors can also chat about biking experiences with fellow bikers plus wander around a bike jumble and trade stands as well as enjoying refreshments and a live band.

   Tom Caren, Show Manager for the Heritage Motor Centre stated “We are delighted to be launching a new show to showcase post-war motorcycles.  The post-war classic motorcycle scene is a popular area for enthusiasts of both British and foreign motorcycles. With over 700 bikes on display, these nostalgic machines will be a fantastic spectacle to admire plus being a great day out to meet other like-minded enthusiasts!”

   Onsite camping is available on the Saturday night and visitors are advised to enquire at the time of booking. Motorcycle entries are £7 per person. Spectator prices are £12 for Adults, £10 for Concessions, £8 for Children (Age 5-16) and under 5’s are free. For advanced tickets please call 01926 645029.

   www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

4. BMF’s end of season party - Tailend gears up after a very successful Kelso bikefest

   Posted on 10:27am Thursday 18th Jul 2013

   BMF Show organisers The Mulberry Group have said that as a result of a very successful Kelso Bikefest,(5-7 July)  the BMF Tailend Show (13-15 September) is looking very good.

   “The Kelso weekend gave us a large increase on last year’s attendance” said Mulberry’s MD Martin Chick, “and the weather helped enormously, as a result, bookings for Tailend are now coming in thick and fast”.

   Tailend will again feature a stunt competition throughout the weekend with over 30 riders from all over the world including the USA, Europe and hopefully Australia and organisers are hoping to install temporary grandstand seating to give visitors an even greater view of the action. 

   The show weekend will also be the last chance for people to get their raffle tickets to win the trip of a lifetime with Riders for Health on one of their Experience Africa rides – the winning ticket will be drawn at the show on Sunday 15th September. The BMF Shows may not be back to the numbers of the mid/late 70’s, but things are definitely moving in the right direction and the Tailend Show will be a great party.

   Keep up to date with full developments via www.thebmfshow.co.uk

   Next Show date: Tailend 13-15 September, Peterborough Arena 

   About the BMF Shows

   The BMF shows have been running for over 38 years. The shows offer members and non-members the opportunity to meet other bikers and to learn more about the work of the BMF.

   The May Show (17-19 May 2013) is the season ‘opener’ and held at the Peterborough Arena (formerly the East of England Showground).

   It is one of Europe’s largest (if not the largest) motorcycle shows. The BMF Kelso Bikefest, (5-7 July 2013) held at the Union Borders Showground, is positioned to be accessible bikers in Scotland and the North of England and is the second show of the season. 

   The final offering of the season is wrapped up with the Tailend Show, again in Peterborough, (13 - 15 September 2013) where, amongst other things a World Stunt Competition will be held.

   About the BMF

   The British Motorcyclists Federation was established in 1960 and was formed to represent all motorcyclists. The bmf's successful lobbying defeated such ill-conceived ideas as leg-protectors and the 100bhp limit restriction and continues to Promote, Pursue and Protect the rights of all motorcyclists.

   www.bmf.co.uk

5. Treasure Hunt - Wed 24th July - From 6pm!

   Posted on 10:38am Tuesday 16th Jul 2013

   Come join us at the Keighley Motorcycle Shop for a FREE fun-filled evening of treasure hunting! There will be a BBQ & refreshments afterwards, and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

   The evening kicks off around 6pm, with the Treasure Hunt in and around Keighley (~10 mile radius, so bring a mode of transport or a fit pair of legs!) expected to take about 1 hour. Post-hunt we'll be serving up some tasty BBQ grub and refreshments, so come join us for a light-hearted, fun, social gathering!

   www.colinappleyard.com