Biker News - Regularly updated

Welcome to our News section, where articles are listed below and if relevant within the categories on the right, just to make it easier for you to find what you wish to read...

Please note that the content within our News section (text and images), follows the same copyright laws/notice as all other content on the website - ie not to be reproduced (including slightly amending) without prior consent. 

 RSS Feed

Category: Events and Shows

  1. Have you got your NABD 26 tickets yet?

    Posted on

    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).

    www.nabd.org.uk

    You have been Nabbed - NABDness 26, new venue 2017

     

     

     

     

     

  2. Important updates for YBN 26 - Directions and other important information

    Posted on

    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

    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.

    READ MORE

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

    Posted on

    Sam Childers: The Real Machine Gun Preacher - Speaking about his work RescuIt'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. Sam Childers - Mother Teresa Award for International Social Justice

     

    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
    www.nfps.info/machine-gun-preacher
    facebook event
    e-mail: [email protected]

    Sam Childers. The Real Machine Gun Preacher - Speaking about his work Rescu