Category: Ace Cafe

1. 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

2. 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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3. Ace Cafe News - Win Ace New Years Eve Tickets!

   Posted on 9:15am Saturday 14th Dec 2013

   Pairs of tickets to attend the cafe's annual New Years Eve Party, to be held 9pm - 2am on Tuesday 31st December, are up for grabs as prizes throughout the week from Monday 23rd - Monday 30th December (excluding Christmas Day when the cafe is closed).
    
    The tickets, each worth £20, includes all the usual festivities and a hot supper.

   Check out link
     
   Spend £5 or more over the counter and receive a raffle ticket:
    
   Monday 23rd December - from 6pm (Draw at 10pm)
   Tuesday 24th December - from Noon (Draw at 5pm)
   Wednesday 26th December - from Noon (Draw at 5pm)
   Friday 27th December - from 6pm (Draw at 10pm)
   Saturday 28th December - from 6pm (Draw at 10pm)
   Sunday 29th December - from Noon (Draw at 5pm)
   Monday 30th December - from 6pm (Draw at 10pm)
    
   Good Luck & Happy New Year!

4. Ace Cafe London Xmas Toy Run‏

   Posted on 9:21am Monday 9th Dec 2013

   Ace Cafe Xmas Toy Run

   The cafe's annual Christmas Toy Run into central London departs at 11am on Sunday 15th December to attend the children's wards of three hospitals:

   St Mary's (Paddington) 11.45am - 12.15pm
   Royal Brompton (Chelsea) 1pm - 1.30pm
   Evelina Children's Hospital (Westminster) 2pm - 2.30pm

   As always, any surplus gifts will be distributed to various children's homes and groups.

   Please bring gifts that are wrapped and labelled Boy/Girl/Age Group

   Because of allergies hospitals advise against stuffed toys and sweets - the nursing staff however may appreciate some sweeties!

   On returning to the cafe, there will be prizes for the "Best Dressed Bike" and the "Best Dressed Rider" - and a hot cuppa!

   NB: After 15 years of "heading up" the toy run, Ron Miles will be retiring. He said "I started this run back in 1998, and have attended the event every year. It has been wonderful to see the smiles of the kids who are in hospital, and also to see the smiles of the riders who take part - it's a very emotional experience, and I would like us to make this year a big one!"

   www.ace-cafe-london.com

5. Our favourite stands at Motorcycle Live 2013

   Posted on 2:28pm Monday 25th Nov 2013

   After a great day at Motorcycle Live yesterday, this week we will share with you some of our favourite stands, staring with Ace Café - Hall 2, stand 2E66.

   Celebrating 75 Years of the Ace Café. The stand is based on the Ace Cafe T3 Racing hospitality truck, features various bikes including the all new Ace 1200CR Street Special cafe racer and a 1958 Royal Enfield Constellation ‘Daily Mirror’ bike, featured on the front page of the paper on Thursday 9th February 1961!
   
   Various memorabilia is for sale including badges, patches, the critically acclaimed book ‘Ace Times' and the CD album ‘Ace Cafe The Rock n’ Roll Years 1956-62′.