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Category: Events and Shows

  1. Save Brighton Speed Trials Petition‏

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    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

    Please like our page on facebook

  2. What was your favourite Motorcycle event that you attended in 2013?

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    Was it Stormin the Castle, You've been NABBED, Motorcycle Live, The Isle of Man TT, Rally in a Chalet, Ace Café Reunion, a charity run or your clubs Rally?

    Cast your vote on our facebook group here

    Favourite Motorcycle Event of 2013

     

    The best events of 2013 voted by the member of the facebook group are...

    RTTW - 20 votes
    Motorcycle Live - 12 votes
    Ride of Respect - 11 votes
    Rock and Blues 10
    You've been NABBED - 8 votes


    We also have the following with worthy votes!

    Isle of Man TT, Stormin the Castle, Farmyard, Bum in the Mud, Yorkshire Rock and Bike Show and Rally in a Chalet

    Many thanks for your votes... see you in a muddy field in 2014

  3. NEW layout for BMF Kelso Bikefest, 4th - 6th July 2014

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    BMF Show Organiser’s The Mulberry Group have revealed a NEW show layout for the ever popular BMF Kelso Bikefest which will double the size of Indoor exhibition area available.

    Mulberry’s MD Martin Chick told us “Basically it’ll be all change at Kelso in 2014. For years we have actually turned Indoor exhibitors away because we didn’t have enough room – with the new layout however we’ll be able to accommodate double the number thereby giving more traders opportunities to reach the market place and more exhibitors means better value for the show attendees to see. The Best in Show area will now be moved indoors which means we won’t have to contend with weather conditions (as we did in 2012 which was horrendous) and those entering can be safe in the knowledge that their machines will not only be protected from the elements but they will be secure as well. The new layout also means changes for the live music. The addition of a large marquee will now enable us to put on day AND evening live music entertainment and we are also introducing a Saturday combined ticket which will allow Day visitors the chance to stay for the evening entertainment for the first time (they will not have access to the campsite though). All in all the BMF Kelso Bikefest will be bigger and better and we hope more exhibitors will take advantage of the bigger area”

    The BMF Kelso Bikefest runs 4-6th July 2014 at the Borders Union Showground, Kelso. Advance tickets are available now from: www.thebmfshow.co.uk or ticket hotline: 0844 8845151

  4. Prescott Bike Festival 2014: Sunday 6th April 2014

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    Bikes and much more . . . a great day out for all the family

    All proceeds from the day will go to the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and Severn Freewheelers.

    The annual Prescott Bike Festival will be taking place on Sunday 6th April 2014 and promises to be an action-packed day for all the family in support of the Nationwide Association of Bloodbikes charity.

    The fourth annual event will be larger than ever before, with even more bike manufacturers and clubs confirmed, plus a large display of historic, modern and race bikes on display in the paddock, demo areas, passenger rides, stunt show, trade stalls, live music, good food and a host of entertainment both on and off the track to keep the whole family amused. Special guest appearances include: former three times British Superbike Champion and Bloodbike ambassador John Reynolds, MotoGP commentator Steve Parrish, motorcycle adventurer Nick Sanders and making his debut appearance – Michael Rutter.

     Some of the many hundreds of historic, classic and race bikes at Prescott Bike Festival 2014:

     * Carlos Checa’s MotoGP Ducati Desmosedici GP5 and Checa’s 2011 WSB winning Ducati 1198 F1 (courtesy of Dawn Treader Performance)
     * David Jeffries' GSX-R1000 TT bike and James Toseland's first WSS machine
     * The 1930 Rudge Ulster belonging to David Osborne
     * Chris Sawyer's 1928 Cotton Blackburne
     * A rare Sachs R800 Roadster from 2002 owned by Barry Fahey
     * The 1959 Norton Dominator of Ian Cordes
     * Rare Excelsior Manxmans from Dave Lee and Adrian Sellars

     New features at Prescott Bike Festival 2014:

     * The Angelic Bulldog 400mph streamliner land speed motorbike project
     * Saturday night party and camping for Advance Ticket Holders only
     * Bigger and better Happy Hour of activity by rare race machinery and factory bikes on the hill
     * The first 100 Run the Hill bookings receive a free festival T-shirt
     * Kuberg electric motorbikes – have a go!
     * UK Garrison Star Wars costuming club
     * Early Bird breakfasts from 8.00am to 9.30am at special low prices

     Lots of live entertainment at Prescott Bike Festival 2014:

     * The Dave Coates Stunt Show as featured on TV and at many major motor sports events
     * George Formby Tribute
     * 1950s inspired rockabilly, rock & roll and R&B band, Josie and the Outlaw.

     Motorcycle and racing clubs already confirmed as attending:

     * Honda OC
     * Norton OC
     * XJR OC
     * Rolling Hills (Harley OC)
     * Classic 50cc Racing Club

     Festival organiser, Gordon Downie, says, “The annual Prescott Bike Festival continues to go from strength to strength. For 2014 we'll have more of everything alongside the usual attractions of the unique opportunity to ride the hill. As usual, all major motorcycle manufacturers will be in attendance so fans will get the chance to see all the major models up close and personal. There will be a host of trade stands as well as famous racers and great entertainment too. The Prescott Bike Festival 2014 really does offer something for everyone.”


    Venue:
     Prescott Hill Climb, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9RD,
     Easily accessible from junction 9 of the M5 and from London via the A40 to Cheltenham.

     Tickets:
     Advance tickets are £12; under 16s (with a paying adult) get in free.
     On-the-day tickets are £15; under 16s (with a paying adult) get in free.
     Run the Hill tickets are £35 and must be purchased in advance.
     There is no charge for bike parking (free side stand puck provided and free helmet park)
     Gates open at 08:30 and track action begins at 10:00. The festival closes at 17:00.
     All Advance Ticket holders (including Run the Hill) are invited to a pre-event party on the Saturday evening in the Clubhouse. Camping available to advance ticket holders only (limited availability)

     To purchase tickets in advance visit: www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk

  5. Normous Newark Autojumble‏

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    The next Normous Newark Autojumble is just days away, taking place on Sunday, December 15 at Newark Showground.

    As ever, we are looking forward to receiving a large number of visitors from across the UK coming to find the many bargains on offer.

    Outside Traders

    No booking is required for outside trading, just arrive at the showground from 6.45am and your 6ft frontage x 30ft depth plot will be allocated. An outside plot costs £20 and allows entry for one person. Additional entry passes cost £7 (a pre-booked outdoor plot costs £18).

    Inside Traders

    The Lady Eastwood Hall has now SOLD OUT for this event. For future events booking is advised to avoid disappointment. If you are interested in an inside plot, please call me on 01507 529470.

    Classic Car Drivers

    Bring your classic (Pre-1993) car along to display. Entry for classic cars is via the Classic Gate from 9.30am. Drivers receive a discount and get admission for just £5; admission for passengers is £6.

    Day Visitors

    Free parking is available in the Blue Gate car park. Early bird admission is from 8am and costs £10, giving visitors a chance to get first access to the wealth of jumble stands on site. General admission (10am onwards) costs £6.

    Confirmed Normous Newark dates, 2014:

    Sundays January 26, March 2, April 6, June 8, July 6, August 24, October 5, November 16 and December 14