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 The 59 Club was originally founded as a youth club in 1959 by Father John Oates, at The Eton Mission, St. Mary of Eton Church, Hackney, London, but it was following visits by his colleague the late Father Bill Shergold, on his motorcycle, to the then notorious Ace Cafe, and meeting with the “Ton Up Kids”, that in 1962, a service and blessing of the bikes was held at the church. This set the 59 Club, a registered church charity, on the road to becoming a legend.
Seemingly overnight, from the moment of this church service, thousands of young motorcyclists joined the 59 Club and, to the sound of rock n’ roll, it became a motorcycle club which, from 1964, was to be ever identified and associated with the Rockers! Fifty years on, and having worked together from the very first Ace Cafe Reunion of 1994, through to the full re-opening of the Ace in 2001, the sharing of history, heritage, community and common values, has brought the 59 Club and Ace Cafe London ever closer together, and with the advent of ever increasing interest in these two now legendary and iconic institutions, both
have agreed to team up.
Today, lead by motorcycling vicar Father Scott Anderson, the management team of Club Leaders have partnered with Ace Cafe London who will provide full support for the 59 Club with membership administration, marketing, regalia and other areas of Ace expertise, with a view to assisting and ensuring a long and successful future for the Club into the 21st century and beyond.
For those wishing to join the legend or renew their membership, click here
www.the59club.org.uk
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Thursday 11th February - Friday 12th February
Ace Cafe London's regular monthly Italian Night, held 6pm - 11pm close on the 2nd Thursday of each month, next falls on Thursday 11th February and as this date is also the 82nd birthday of John Surtees OBE, the cafe will be marking the occasion by teaming up with the charity founded by John in memory of his late son, Henry Surtees 1991 - 2009, for all Italian Nights at the Ace through 2016.
The charity, www.henrysurteesfoundation.com assists people with accidental injuries and helps young people to develop their capabilities.
Starting at age 15 in 1949, racing motorcycles and winning Grand Prix's and World Championships, in 1960 John switched to racing cars, his debut Formula 1 race being with Lotus. This year, 2016, is the 60th anniversary of his winning his first World Championship in 1956 on a 500cc MV Agusta.
In 2013, the Royal Automobile Club awarded John the prestigious and historic Seagrave Trophy, the citation on which reads "For his outstanding career in two and four wheels motorsport, including seven motorcycle World Championship titles, culminating in the unique achievement of being the only man to win a motorcycle World Championship and the Formula One World Championship".
On Thursday 11th February everyone who puts a donation in the charity collecting tins on the counter at the cafe will receive a raffle ticket with draw being held at 10pm to win an Ace goodie pack and a subscription to Classic Cars Magazine!
Similarly, on Friday 12th February, Bike Night, from 6pm with draw at 10pm an Ace goodie pack is up for grabs as a prize, along with a subscription to Classic Bike magazine!
www.henrysurteesfoundation.com
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Ace Cafe London is delighted to be able to confirm attendance, with stand and display at the prestigious annual Motor Bike Expo show, Verona, held from 22nd – 24th January 2016.
In addition to combining factory production, race, off-road and adventure bikes, motocross, streetfighters, tourers, trikes, cruisers, classics and the best of bespoke and custom built machines, the show features an all new area and competition for 2016, “Il Ferro dell’anno” (Iron of the Year), organised by the monthly magazine “Ferro – Moto Speciali, Uomini Speciali”, entirely dedicated not to the professional builders, but instead to the emerging, next generation, and their bikes!
Cafe racers, to include through to modern builds, based on the styles, legends and icons of the 1960s and 1970s, will be amongst the myriad of special and custom built bikes displayed in four of the shows many halls.
Celebrated special guests attending Verona Motor Bike Expo 2016 includes, with his unique urban inspired art, Nicolai Sclater, together with Bonneville Speed Week’s fastest women on an American V-Twin, Jody Perewitz as well as renowned builders to include Mike Ribideau, Danny Schneider, Kirk Taylor from custom Design Studios, El Solitario- David Borras and Internationally renowned photographer Michael Lichter, along with Dave and Jody Perewitz hosting the “Perewitz Paint Show” in Hall 1.
Attracting over 150K visitors in 2015, there is something on display at the show to suit every rider and anyone interested in riding – the world’s leading manufacturers, specialist brands, famous “biking” faces and stars from racing and competitions, as well as guest celebrities from the world’s two-wheeler TV shows – see you in Verona!
Ace Cafe London:
Hall - 4
Stand – 24T
www.motorbikeexpo.it
For more information about what's on at the Ace, check out the scrolling calendar at www.ace-cafe-london.com
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Welcome in a special rockin' new year at Ace Cafe London with the hot new 5-piece band, The Shooting Stars, recently a big hit at the UK’s annual Rockabilly Rave and at the Summer Jamboree rock n’ roll event in Italy, with a killer dance floor hit "Watchtower Blues" that will lift the roof off the Ace this New Year’s Eve.
A "6 foot 6" tall lead singer in a pink suit! A wonderful female mandolin player! One of the very best rockabilly guitarists in Europe, Mr Darren Lince and legendary drummer and band leader Ricky Lee Brawn creating a mix of Rockabilly, Rockin' Blues, Western Swing, Americana, and total Rock 'n' Roll madness! See it to believe it!
Together with DJ Jimmy Guntrip, the maestro on the decks, the evening, from 9pm - 2am on Wednesday 31st December, includes a hot supper, party poppers and the chance to win a host of prizes to include Ace prize goodie packs, copies of Vintage Rock magazine and pairs of tickets to attend the cafes annual Elvis "Jailhouse Rock" Party Night on Saturday 10th January, as well as pairs of tickets to attend the cafe's annual Gene Vincent Tribute Night on Saturday 7th February.
To be in with a chance to win prizes, just retain your entry raffle ticket - the draw will be held late on the night!
Entry £12 (Advance)
£15 (Door) Sorry no under 18's on this evening
For advance bookings telephone or pop into the cafe.
For more information about what's on at the Ace, check out the scrolling calendar at www.ace-cafe-london.com
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Ace Cafe London is delighted to be able to confirm attendance, with stand and display, at the NEC Birmingham for the UK’s prestigious annual Motorcycle Live.
 From sports bikes to specials, tourers to trikes, cruisers, classics and customs, adventure to motocross, race bikes, streetfighters and scooters, there is something on display at Motorcycle Live to suit every rider and anyone interested in riding – the world’s leading manufacturers, specialist brands, famous “biking” faces and stars from MotoGP, WSB, BSB and TT, all is to be found from 22nd – 30th November at this not to be missed premier show!
Drop by and say hello - Hall 4 on Stand B77
www.motorcyclelive.co.uk
www.ace-cafe-london.com
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