Category: Ace Cafe

1. Ace Cafe News - 59 Club Day at the Ace‏

   Posted on 10:52am Tuesday 28th Jan 2014

   59 Club Renewal Day with Mick Duckworth
   9am - 5pm
   Sunday 2nd February
   
   On occasion of the 59 Club's annual "Renewal" day at the Ace on Sunday 2nd February, author Mick Duckworth will be on hand not only signing copies of the seminal book, "Ace Times - Speed thrills and tea spills, a cafe and a culture", he will also be signing copies of his new book, "Triumph Experimental: Doug Hele and his Development Team 1962 - 75" recently published by Norman Hyde.
   
   Mick's all new 208 page hard back book, with 165 illustrations, tells for the first time the full story of chief development engineer Doug Hele and his men at Triumph Meriden motorcycle factory and later at the Norton - Triumph research centre.
   
   www.normanhyde.co.uk
   www.the59club.org.uk

   www.ace-cafe-london.com

2. Ace Cafe at Verona Motorbike Expo!

   Posted on 9:33am Monday 20th Jan 2014

   Ace Cafe London is delighted to be able to confirm attendance, with stand and display celebrating cafe racers and speed, at the forthcoming annual Motorbike Expo Verona 24th - 26th January.
   
   This not to be missed mid-winter show attracts thousands of riders checking out the new bikes, trends and gear on display in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and this year includes a special "Cafe Racer" display as well as many award ceremonies for Italy's 2013 championship plus an outdoor arena featuring stunt shows, demonstrations and demo rides.
   
   The Ace presence and display at the Verona Fiere includes with Red Torpedo, sponsors of the Isle of Man TT's road racing "Red Riders", amongst whom is the "Ramsey Rocket" Conor Cummins, who will be joining us at the show! Mondocorse will also be flying the flag for IoM.
   
   Unique motorcycles displayed include from Brough Superior, with Mark Upham, CEO of Brough Superior Motorcycles Ltd on hand to answer your questions, two wheeled Triumph Specials from Italy's renowned "Mr Martini", Ace bikes and an array of Ace Cafe, Rockers and StoMoCo items, together with the all new Ace 75th Bookazine and the recently published and critically acclaimed seminal book "Ace Times - Speed thrills and tea spills, a cafe and a culture" by author Mick Duckworth.
   
   Mark Wilsmore will be available to sign copies of the books - stop by and say hello
   
   Hall: 1
   Stand No. 8R
   
   www.motorbikeexpo.it
   www.mrmartini.it
   www.cinehollywood.com
   www.brough-superior.com
   www.redtorpedo.com
   www.ace-cafe-london.com

3. Motown Night at the Ace‏

   Posted on 9:30am Wednesday 15th Jan 2014

   Saturday 18th January
   7pm - 11pm
   
   Enjoy the cafe's free to attend Motown Special with DJ Little Diane, from 7pm - 11pm on Saturday 18th January and be in with a chance to win a copy of the new, limited edition, 16 track 12" collectors LP from Vee-Tone Records, "Motown Rhythm & Blues 59 - 62".
   
   Gathered together on this stunning, deluxe piece of vinyl, are 16 slices of raucous Rhythm & Blues that showcase the foundations of what went on to become the "Motown Sound". Compiled by Mark Lamarr, this collection covers the period between 1959 and 1962 and features 45's originally released on Motown and sister labels Tamla, Miracle and MEL-O-DY.
   
   Also up for grabs and as it's a winters night are two Ace woollen hats!
   
   Spend £5 or more over the counter from 6pm and receive a raffle ticket.

   Draw to be held at 10pm.
   
   www.veetonerecords.com

   www.ace-cafe-london.com

4. Elvis "Jailhouse Rock" Tribute Night - 11th January

   Posted on 8:31am Sunday 5th Jan 2014

   Ace Cafe London's annual Elvis "Jailhouse Rock" Birthday Party Night, features the exceptional singer, songwriter and performer, Paul Ansell, frontman and "voice" of the rock n' roll band "Number 9" - Paul has worked with many of the rock n' roll greats, including Elvis's Sun guitarist, the legendary Scotty Moore - with DJ Bill Guntrip on the decks, from 9pm - 2am on Saturday 11th January.
   
   This evening includes opportunity to win a range of prizes including a special "Jailhouse Rock" black & white hooped "Chino" from La Rocka! as well as copies of Vintage Rock Magazine, pairs of tickets to attend the cafe on occasion of the annual Gene Vincent Tribute Night on Saturday 8th February, a meal voucher for two and a CD set of three volumes that showcase the music from the "King's" personal jukebox.
   
   Courtesy of the UK label Vee-Tone Records - "The Memphis Jukebox", Volumes 1.2.3, is a selection of tracks carefully chosen by Vee-Tone to demonstrate the young Elvis Presley's wide musical tastes, including Blues, Rhythm n ' Blues, Rockabilly and Rock n' Roll.
   
   David Gillespie of Vee-Tone Records said; "This is a truly unique and historic collection. Whilst many of the records individually will have been heard before, together they give a remarkable insight into Elvis's life and musical influences. Every time you press "play" to listen to this collection, you are recreating a moment in time, a moment in Elvis's life when he would press "play" on his personal jukebox in Graceland".
   
   To be in with a chance of winning, just retain your entry raffle ticket.

   
   Entry £10
   Sorry no under 18's

   www.larocka79.com
   www.veetonerecords.com
   www.vintagerockmag.com
   www.ace-cafe-london.com

5. Save Brighton Speed Trials Petition‏

   Posted on 8:17am Thursday 2nd Jan 2014

   JOIN THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE BRIGHTON SPEED TRIALS
   
   UK’s longest running motor sport event under threat
   
   Brighton, 23 December 2013: Calling all motorsport fans, we need your support to help save the Brighton Speed Trials. The Speed Trials is the longest running motorsport event in the UK and has become a world-famous action packed sprint. It is under threat by Brighton and Hove Council who want to refuse permission and block the event taking place on the seafront.
   
   But you can help by signing our petition; either visit www.savebrightonspeedtrials.com or go directly to the petition which is on the Brighton and Hove Council web site and sign it now. Don’t delay; the council will be making a decision on 23 January 2014!
   
   The Speed Trials has been running in Brighton since 1905 and is one of the highlights of the seafront entertainment calendar. Thousands of people come down for an entertaining fun-packed day out for the whole family to watch some of the UK’s best race cars and motor bikes compete along Madeira Drive. Over two hundred cars and motor bikes line up to take a timed run including road cars, race cars and drag bikes who compete to win the fastest in their class. A top six run-off to find the fastest car and bike brings the day to a dramatic close.
   
   Brighton and Hove Council is planning to block permission for this annual event so we need your help. As well as signing our petition you can support the campaign by circulating the link to the petition to friends and family, facebook contacts and Twitter followers.
   
   The Brighton Speed Trials is organised by Brighton and Hove Motor Club; the club’s Tony Watts said: “We are appealing to motorsport fans, local residents and everyone who enjoys a family day out at the seaside to help us save this historic event. The loss of the Brighton Speed Trials will be the end of an era for Brighton with over 100 years of history and entertainment in the area gone.”
   
   The end of the Speed Trials will also have a financial impact on tourism and trade for retailers and businesses in the area as it brings thousands of visitors to Brighton.
   
   Updates will be posted to Twitter, follow us: @SaveBST
   
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