Category: Events and Shows

1. 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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2. Record breaking crowds turn out to Prescott Bike Festival 2017

   Posted on 5:00pm Monday 10th Apr 2017

   The seventh annual Prescott Bike Festival took place at Prescott Hill Climb (home of the Bugatti Owners Club) on Sunday 9th April 2017 and was hailed as the most successful yet. Thanks to the glorious sunshine, over 6,000 motorcycle enthusiasts flocked to a sun-baked Prescott to support the fundraising event for Blood Bikes and were treated to a whole feast of entertainment both on and off the track. 

   Festival Organiser Gordon Downie said “It was a hugely successful Bike Fest and we'd like to thank everyone who helped make it so, from those that took to the hill, the entertainers, musicians, volunteers, marshals, bike clubs to trade stands and exhibitors - not least the thousands of visitors who came to support us. We'll post the final results on our Facebook page shortly, but early doors suggest that a record breaking sum has been raised for the Blood Bike charities this year. Exciting plans are already afoot for next year, which will be held on Sunday 15 April 2018”.

   The Mayor of Gloucester, Councillor Neil Hampson said “I am delighted to support the work of the Blood Bikers. As a district qualified nurse, I understand the importance of the service that they provide moving vital medical supplies, blood, pathology samples and human breast milk from medical centres and hospitals throughout the UK. Both my wife and I have donated over 150 pints of blood throughout the years, so it’s a charity that resonates with me well. Prescott Bike Festival is a great fun way for the charity to boost its fundraising and profile; I have really enjoyed the day. The Blood Bikers deserve recognition for the outstanding free service that they provide to the NHS and for selflessly giving their free time to help save lives throughout the country”.

   Amongst the many VIPs in attendance was David Hailwood, son of the legendary Mike ‘the Bike’ Hailwood with his father’s iconic Honda RC174 motorcycle, Norton sidecar racing World Sidecar Champion Stan Dibben, British motorcycle racing champion Rod Scivyer and popular British sporting hero Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards. Eddie took to the hill (not on skies we hasten to add) but in a Grinnall three wheeler.

   The bike festival always celebrates engineering with an eclectic array of machinery and this year was no exception. The highly skilled engineer Allen Millyard returned with no less than eight of his amazing creations including his award-winning Flying Millyard (powered by a 5-litre V-twin aero engine). Matt McKeown thrilled the crowds once again with his Chinook helicopter engine powered Shopping Trolley and his latest project, the World’s Fastest jet powered Hearse called ‘Dead Quick’ which he hopes to set a new 200mph record in later this summer. Plus engineer Tom ‘The Atom’ Anable was ecstatic to actually reach the top of the hill climb course in his record-breaking Monowheel.

   The event featured large displays of historic, modern and race bikes, a Paddock Specials Show ‘n’ Tell area, and the unique opportunity for members of the public to take part in the spectacle by ‘running the hill’ or participating in a thrilling passenger ride experiences. There was also a whole raft of entertainment too from live music, stunt shows, trade stands, motorcycle manufacturers and motorcycle clubs – what’s more it helped raise vital money and awareness for the Blood Bikes charities to help keep them on the road.

   All proceeds from the event go to the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and regional blood bike group Severn Freewheelers, one of 27 blood bike groups around the UK that provide a free out-of-hours courier service for medical essentials. The life-saving service is run by volunteers and operates between NHS facilities, with Severn Freewheelers alone dealing with around 400 calls per month on emergency response BMW R1200RTs.  
   
   

3. Poole Dream Machines Full Season Saved for 2017

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 3rd Apr 2017

   Poole’s premier weekly motorcycle event Dream Machines has been saved for the full 26 week April-end of September season and will start on 4 April 2017 thanks to support from Poole Quay businesses.

   Following the announcement that the event would be limited to 18 weeks from May-end August because not enough people had come forward as Volunteer Marshals, Poole Quay businesses including The Lord Nelson, Poole Quay Fish & Chips Kiosk and Quayside Emporium have rallied a new group of volunteers to help support the event.

   The new Volunteer Marshals will be providing support particularly in April and September, the two months the event was due to lose. 

   With Poole Tourism providing paid Marshals from May to end of August, the support of the new Volunteer Marshals will ensure the event can now run safely for a full season in 2017.

   Graham Richardson, Poole Tourism Manager, said; “Huge thanks go to the Poole Quay businesses for working to make this happen. With them providing support through their volunteers to cover for the months of April and September it means that riders will now be able to enjoy the full 26 weeks of Dream Machines as usual.The event could not happen without them and we hope that riders will come out and show their thanks and support for Volunteer Marshals, the Quay businesses and the event.”

   The aim is that with the help of the new volunteers, Poole Dream Machines will again have a passionate and committed group of Volunteer Marshals who are willing and able to support the event in future years. 

   Leigh Whittall, owner of the Fish and Chips Kiosk, said; “Dream Machines is a really important event for Poole Quay and the businesses operating there. It is part of Poole’s heritage and is vital to keep businesses and facilities open for everyone to use.  It is fantastic that people are now showing their support but we are on the look out for more, as with a bigger pool of volunteers it makes it more manageable for people to be involved.”

   Graham Richardson,said; “Whilst it’s great that the event will now take place for 2017, it’s really important that more volunteers, especially riders who enjoy the event, get involved and make the effort to support it.  If people don’t we could be in be in this position again next year or in danger of losing it altogether.”

   Anyone who would like to volunteer can contact The Lord Nelson , the Fish and Chip Kiosk and Quayside Emporium or email: [email protected]
   

   Season armbands are on sale now costing £8, at the same price, now for the 26 week season and are available from Poole Tourist Information Centre, based in Poole Museum or from The Lord Nelson, the Fish and Chip Kiosk and Quayside Emporium.

4. Easter Egg Runs... 9th April 2017

   Posted on 11:00am Monday 3rd Apr 2017

   9th April 2017
   Roughleys Easter Egg Run

   Leaving Tesco in Portwood and riding to Together Trust in Cheadle to deliver Easter Eggs. Route is learner friendly and all Bikes, Scooters and Trikes are more than welcome. If you cannot manage to come on the run with us, come down and see us off. P.S. Don't forget your Easter Eggs for the kids!

   venue: Leaving Tesco, Portwood, Stockport, SK1 2BT at 12 noon 
   website: www.roughleysbikeshow.com
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   9th April 2017
   Leicester Egg Run (Charity Ride)

   Annual Palm Sunday Egg Run for local charities. Twenty mile bimble through Charnwood Forest. Organised by Christian Motorcyclists Association, East Midlands. Meet as below for a 12 noon ride out.

   venue: Meet at 'The Nook' car park in cetre of Anstey, Leicester (just off A46) at 10am to join in morning service at URC Church Anstey Leicestershire. 11am meet at The Nook car park, Anstey, Leicestershire, LE7 7DU. Destination: The Victoria Bikrs Pub, Coalville, Leics. Local Accommodation
   price: Bring an egg or donation
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   9th April 2017
   Cork Annual Easter Egg Run

   Ride in Co. Cork. Donations of Easter Eggs for Cork City Hospitals Childrens Wards. Donations of Cash to Downs Syndrome Ireland.

   venue: Meet at O'Donovan's Great Gas Petrol Station, Leemount Cross, Carrigrohane, Cork, Ireland, leaving at 2:30pm. Heading to Cloghroe, Naad, Banteer, Millstreet, Macroom and on to the Kilumney Inn, Co. Cork for refreshments. 
   price: Donations of Easter Eggs and Cash gratefully accepted
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   9th April 2017
   Annual Squires Easter Egg Run

   L plate friendly route from Squires Cafe to Malton, North Yorkshire. Meet from 8am. Leaving Squires at 11am. Fully marshaled. Fancy dress welcome. Proceeds to Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Ryedale Special Families and The Well Project Normanton. Last year there were 900 bikers attending. Let's make this one even bigger! 

   venue: Squires Cafe Bar, Newthorpe Lane, Newthorpe, South Milford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 5LX to Malton, North Yorkshire.
   price: £5 donation on the day. Easter egg donation optional.
   tel: 07906 202655
   website: www.squires-cafe.co.uk
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5. Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards to attend Prescott Bike Festival – Sunday 9th April

   Posted on 8:00am Tuesday 28th Mar 2017

   British sporting hero Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards will be heading to the slopes of Prescott Bike Festival to support the Blood Bikes. Prescott Bike Festival is the charities biggest annual fundraiser and takes place at Prescott Hill Climb, Cheltenham. 

   Festival Organiser Gordon Downie said ‘We are delighted that Eddie is coming to Prescott Bike Festival. Eddie is a fearless man who has overcome huge sporting and life hurdles, the whole country loves Eddie. I’m sure that he’ll enjoy meeting like-minded people who, like him are pushing the boundaries in pursuit of their dreams. Although not a biker, throughout his sporting career Eddie had his fair share of spectacular crashes and has undergone extensive surgery. It’s heart-warming that he’s coming to support our fundraising event which provides a vital lifesaving service to the NHS’.

   Prescott Bike Festival prides itself on its diversity and celebrates engineering excellence; from rare, classic, modern, customised to hand built bikes and those of historic significance, this year the organisers have secured the most diverse motorcycles yet.

   Crowd pleaser Matt McKeowen will be returning with the World’s fastest shopping trolley powered by a Chinook helicopter engine (holds record speed of 70.4mph/ 113.298kmh), plus his latest project, the World’s Fastest jet powered Hearse called ‘Dead Quick’. Kevin Scott brings his bonkers record-breaking Monowheel, which earned a place in the Guinness World Records along with fellow Monowheel engineer Tom ‘The Atom’ Anable.

   Iconic motorcycle builder Allen Millyard will take to the hill on the award-winning Flying Millyard motorcycle (powered by a 5-litre V-twin aero engine) and returns with no less than eight of his amazing creations – all of which will be in action.

   Bike Fest’s excellent showcase of Paddock Specials include over 100 examples of rare machinery where you can meet the owners, watch them fire up and see them run. From David Jefferies 2002 hand-built 570cc Vertemati Supermoto race bike, an original Joey Dunlop TT race bike, James Toseland’s 1998 Honda CBR600 World Supersport Bike, through to a 1914 Triumph LX126 one of only eight in the world which also participated in the very first London to Brighton pioneer run to David Hailwood, son of TT legend Mike ‘the bike’ Hailwood with his legendary fathers 1966/'67 500cc Honda RC181.

   There’s plenty of attractions off-track to keep the whole family entertained too. You can take a thrilling passenger ride in anything from a Formula Two or Watsonian Squire Sidecar to a Morgan Three Wheeler, watch the jaw-dropping ‘On the Edge’ Trials Stunt Show, and hear the ever popular George Formby tribute act from the motorcycle film, No Limit? The Orchard main stage will host several Rock n Roll and rockabilly bands and dancers throughout the day and over 100 quality trade exhibitors.

   Plus NEW for 2017 - An Ettore Bugatti’s ‘Motocyclette perfectionnée’. The Bugatti Trust new exhibition is dedicated to the Bugatti family’s exploration of bike and motorcycle design and engineering. Exhibits range from Carlo Bugatti’s 19th century bicycle design to Ettore Bugatti’s type 72 single cylinder 10 ½ cc cycle motor engine he created in the 1940s. The Bugatti Trust will be open from 11am till 3pm on the Sunday of the Bike Festival free and is free of charge to all Festival goers.

   Prescott Bike Festival 2017

   Motorcycle parking free, plus motorcycle side stand puck and Helmet Park.

   All proceeds go to the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and regional blood bike group Severn Freewheelers, one of 27 blood bike groups around the UK that provide a free out-of-hours courier service for medical essentials.

   Book in advance to save £2 over the on-the-gate price, adult admission only £13, while under-16s go free. For tickets and more information, visit: www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk
   
   
   

   About Blood Bikes and Severn Freewheelers:

   Severn Freewheelers the local branch of Blood Bikes celebrate their tenth anniversary of operating in the county. Founded in 2007 the motorcycle based charity, provides a free delivery service to hospitals and medical centres throughout the county; moving vital medical supplies, blood and pathology samples as well as transporting frozen human milk from the donor to the milk processing banks. This has been a real lifesaver due to the necessity of very premature babies having intolerance to anything but human milk. The bikers selflessly give their free time in all winds and weathers to help save lives throughout the country.

   Severn Freewheelers is a life-saving service run entirely by volunteers and it part of the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes. All riders are trained in the movement of medical essentials and have one common goal – to alleviate suffering and reduce the funding pressures on the NHS.

   Severn Freewheelers deal with around 300 calls per month locally and rely solely on fundraising to operate, please find below some facts/details on how they support the NHS throughout Gloucestershire, Hereford and Worcestershire and North Wiltshire.

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