The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza, now in its 39th year, will take place once again at South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester.

From Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th August 2013 the extravaganza will attract more than 15,000 visitors and raise money for local and national charities. The show has grown dramatically in recent years and is now widely regarded as one of the biggest and best Steam, Vintage and Countryside events in the UK. Attracting thousands of exhibits from all corners of the British Isles, as well as some from further afield ­ it really is the place to see 'The British way of life' at its best, and in a beautiful location in the heart of the Cotswolds.

The show was originally conceived for steam enthusiasts, but the range of exhibits has grown year on year. It now boasts a huge array of vintage transport, from buses and coaches, commercial vehicles, classic cars and motorcycles through to military vehicles, tractors, engines and historic caravans. A live action arena will be an integral part of the show with interactive demonstrations taking place every day. Our fun fair at the Gloucestershire Steam Extravaganza is one of the finest collections of vintage rides. There is no shortage of thrills and spills that can be found by riding upon the 'electric yachts', the waltzer, the big wheel, the steam-driven 'gallopers' and, of course, the dodgems.

Smaller rides are available for young people as is a traditional arcade and various side stalls. Hundreds of curiosity stalls should also keep visitors engrossed for hours with displays of Victorian memorabilia ranging from antique sewing and knitting machines and model dolls houses to vintage garden tools and 1940s to 1950s home wares.

The Chairman of the Stroud Vintage Transport and Engine Club, Martyn Slater, says: “The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza is the biggest of its kind run entirely by volunteers and I am proud to be involved. As well as raising money for local and national charities, our aim is to provide a safe and happy environment for everyone to celebrate our unique transport history, in hope that we can inspire future generations to get involved in the preservation of historic vehicles.”

The huge motorcycle display area will include more than 130 models – manufacturers from England, Italy, Japan, India, the USA and other countries being represented. Among the marques on display will be Honda, Yamaha, Harley Davidson, Moto Guzzi, HRD, AGS, James, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Rudge, Baker, BMW, Norton, Velocette, BSA, Panther, Francis Barnett, Matchless and Greeves. The very popular Ken Fox Wall of Death will be included in the fairground again for 2013.

Ken Fox Wall of Death, one of the last original Wall of Deaths dating back to 1929, having been handed down from three generations. Ken’s oldest son Luke Fox and his girlfriend Kerri Cameron are the main riders; together they perform tricks and acrobatics on their 1920’s Indian motorcycles their show culminates in the Hell Riders Race, a high-speed chase featuring three riders on the wall at the same time.

The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza is a show not to be missed and a great day out for all the family as children can have fun on the nostalgic fairground rides, see the distant Cotswold hills from the big wheel and get their heads in a spin on the waltzers while listening to music from yesteryear.

Reduced advance tickets are available from here

Admission Information:        Show opens at 10 am.

FRIDAY                                    Adults - £7/Concession - £6/Junior - £4 (under fives free)

SATURDAY or SUNDAY          Adults - £10/Concession - £9/Junior - £5/Family - £28 (under fives free)

WEEKENDER                           Adults - £15/Concession - £13/Junior - £8/Family - £35 (under fives free)

Notes: Family tickets              Includes two adults and two children.

Weekender tickets                 Includes entry to all three days but no overnight camping.

Discounted tickets are available to buy online at www.glossteamextravaganza.com or from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre, located next to the Corinium Museum. 

A free vintage bus service will be operating around the perimeter of the show site, and to and from Kemble railway station throughout the show to connect with selected First Great Western Trains. For details of the bus schedule, please refer to the website www.steamextravaganza.com

The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza,

South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester

Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th August 2013

IT WAS an opportunity to get up close and personal with a true sporting great at the weekend, and thousands of people made the most of it at the brand new Carole Nash Newark Bike Bonanza.

John McGuinness, fresh from completing a remarkable 20th TT victory at the Isle of Man event, spent hours meeting fans as well as participating in fascinating Q&A sessions with Newark Bike Bonanza compere Steve Plater on Saturday and Sunday (June 22-23).

The ‘Morecambe Missile’ told organisers how great it was to be taking part: “I’ve had a fantastic time here in Newark. “I’m especially pleased to see such a varied crowd; we have the older, established bike fans as well as the new generation who are coming through, and that really is what it’s all about.”

Along with McGuinness, the show featured many other top names from both road-racing and track disciplines with local riders Alex Lowes and Ben Wilson, TT starlet Conor Cummins and Samsung Honda ace Jason O’Halloran completing a superb line-up. The Classic TT, a much-anticipated event heading for the iconic island this August, also came in for discussion among the competitors.

McGuinness shared his thoughts: “I’m looking forward to celebrating the history of the TT with this fun new event.

“It wouldn’t do the TT justice if there wasn’t any competitiveness though and I know when I pull that helmet on the race instincts are bound to kick in.”

The special guests also lent a helping hand at the Newark Bike Bonanza awards presentation where Chris Thompson’s 1981 250 Yamaha RD250 took the Best In Show accolade.

Thompson and his Yamaha will now go into the Classic Bikers Club Bike of the Year 2013 online vote, which will be decided later in the year. The high-octane action came thick and fast throughout the weekend with champion-stuntman Steve Colley and extreme-mountain bike rider Danny Butler wowing the crowds with breath-taking displays.

Ken Fox’s world-famous Wall of Death was on top form also, as the incredible team of dare-devils defied gravity to keep onlookers thoroughly entertained. Many worthy causes were highlighted too; the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, Nottinghamshire Fire Brigade, the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership and Lincolnshire Blood Bikes were all at Newark Showground over the weekend, showcasing the vital work they undertake in road safety.

A special charity auction held on Saturday evening saw more than £1300 raised, with the money being shared between the ambucopter and the TT Riders’ Association. With all of this and much more aside, the Carole Nash Newark Bike Bonanza lived up to high expectations and looks set to establish itself as a top summer event in the East Midlands region for many years to come.

Motorbikes and music are set to collide as the Billing Bike Fest returns to Billing Aquadrome for a second outing on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July.

Promising something for every biking taste, the show also has an impressive line up of bands performing throughout the weekend.

Supporting the Marco Simmoncelli foundation, Billing Bike Fest will host more than 250 riders taking part in their 2013 charity ride out, as well as having hundreds of bikes on show from motorcycle manufacturers. Motorcycle clubs will showcase everything from great British classics to modern day heroes, Japanese elegance to American icons.

Motorbike Clubs are invited to join in the celebrations with the organisers offering free space for clubs bringing up to ten bikes, with each owner receiving two weekend passes and camping per bike. Clubs wanting to bring over ten bikes will get the first ten free and then pay £25 per bike, again with the owners getting two free show tickets, giving you a free weekend away if you’re part of a club stand!

Take part in the Custom Concours competition where the very best customised bikes will be displayed in a purpose built marque with awards for outstanding examples. Concours categories include Best in Show, Best Trike, Best Chop, Best Street fighter and Best Classic. 

Get some expert advice or watch the experts in action with live demonstrations, browse the extensive retail village or search the treasure trove that is the Bike Jumble for that elusive spare or part. Whatever you love about motorbikes can be found at Billing Bike Fest.

Hear the roar of the engine and soak up the fumes as you enjoy live action in the main arena from our special guests The Bolddog Lings Mini-X Tour, uses Britain’s best motocross and extreme sports participants, introducing the mobile Mini-bike freestyle ramp. The Joseph Peace fire stunt show team will also perform their modern circus stunt show on Saturday.

Live music will once again take center stage throughout the weekend; Bands already confirmed include Manchester’s The Rainband, a four-piece indie rock band predicted by Rolling Stone magazine as the sound of 2013. Last year’s headline act The Great Divide also return along with Sons of Icarus, Dionysus Unbound and Foo Fighters tribute band The Four Fighters.

And what festival wouldn’t be complete without the fantastic camping facilities at Billing Aquadrome including an indoor aqua park for all ages, go karting, climbing walls and much more.

Adult ticket prices start from just £10 when booking in advance or £12 on the gate. Children under the age of 16 get free entry when accompanied by an adult. Parking is also free throughout. The show is open from 10am to 5pm each day. Camping is £25 per adult and £12.50 per child. Camping can be booked by contacting 01524 781453 (8am-8pm weekdays).

To book day tickets call 0844 8540064 the latest updates visit www.billingbikefest.com

Hot on the heels of the Enduro World Championship GP of Romania, the Husqvarna Enduro Team by Monster Energy CH Racing heads to Kastoria, Greece for the penultimate round of the 2013 EWC series.

With the GP of Romania serving up another batch of podium results for the squad, all four riders are eager to build on that momentum in Kastoria.   With his strong showing in Buzau, Finland’s Juha Salminen on his TE250R leads the charge of Husqvarna riders to Greece. Delivering a determined performance at round five, Salminen came agonisingly close to winning both days in the Enduro 1 class in Romania. Fighting for the victory with championship leader Antoine Meo, the duo swapped the lead on numerous occasions. Unable to hold his rival at bay, the TE250R rider missed out on victory by the narrowest of margins. Knowing that he has the pace to battle for victory Juha will be going all-out to do just that in Greece.  

Getting his GP of Romania off to a perfect start by setting the outright fastest time during the Friday SuperTest, Matti Seistola hoped to join Salminen and Meo in the battle for the win. Unfortunately, the Finn suffered a bad dose of food poisoning and then broke his toe midway through day one. Catching his foot on a tree stump resulted in the TE250R rider badly breaking his toe. Determined to finish the race, he soldiered on to end day one in fifth position. Undeterred by the pain, Seistola produced a heroic performance on day two and improved to fourth position, successfully limiting the damage to his championship aspirations.  

For Lorenzo Santolino on his TE310R the GP of Romania marked the best performance of his 2013 season to date. Placing sixth on day one in the highly competitive Enduro 2 class Santolino claimed fifth on day two. With confidence in his own abilities growing strong, the Spaniard knows he has the speed to run with the best E2 class riders in the world.  

The GP of Romania might have brought an end to Australian Matt Phillips’ winning streak in the Enduro Junior class, but the TE310R rider was able to extend his advantage in the championship to 28 points. Placing second on day one, Phillips capped his weekend off with a win on day two. With more dry, dusty and hot conditions expected in Greece the 19-year old Aussie will be hungry to end the GP of Greece with two more podium visits.  

The Enduro World Championship’s GP of Greece takes place in Kastoria on June 22/23.  

Championship Standings (After Round 5)   Enduro 1 1. Antoine Meo (KTM) 191 pts 2. Juha Salminen (Husqvarna) 150 pts 3. Matti Seistola (Husqvarna) 141 pts   Enduro 2 1. Alex Salvini (Honda) 186 pts 2. Ivan Cervantes (KTM) 160 pts 3. Pela Renet (Husaberg) 153 pts… 7. Lorenzo Santolino (Husqvarna) 85 pts   Enduro Junior 1. Matt Phillips (Husqvarna) 180 pts 2. Giacomo Redondi (KTM) 152 pts 3. Mario Roman (Husaberg) 128 pts

for September 9, Brands Hatch GP circuit  

Following the success of the recent Ducati track day at Donington Park, Ducati UK are pleased to announce a further date to be held at the Brands Hatch GP circuit on September 9.

Ducati UK in association with Focused Events will again be organising one of their heralded track days for Ducatisti at the full GP Brands Hatch circuit. The 2.433 mile circuit is one the World’s most famous race tracks and thanks to its natural combination of dips, cambers and challenging corners such as Paddock hill bend it has become one of motorcycling’s favourites.

The full GP circuit is only available to use for a limited number of days per year, so Ducati riders will have a unique opportunity to experience this iconic circuit, scene of some Ducati’s famous victories in both British and World Superbikes.

The cost of the track day is £229 which includes breakfast and lunch and the chance to share track time with star riders Neil Hodgson and Niall Mackenzie who will also be available for coaching sessions. The track day is a Ducati only event and will be attended by Ducati UK staff and dealers including Rapido Sport Ducati. The British Superbike team will be at Brands Hatch hot on the heels from their race at Donington Park (subject to race conditions).

To book your place visit www.focusedevents.com