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Over a hundred bikes are set to take to the streets on July 14th to raise money for our troops.
The event, organised by Mandy Jenkins, who’s eldest son (19) is currently serving in The Princes of Wales Royal Regiment and has just returned from a 7 month tour of duty in Afghanistan, has dedicated vast efforts to make sure our lads and lasses, past and present, get the support they deserve on overseas operations and support is extended to the families they leave behind.
Commenting, Mandy said: “Unfortunately the returning lads and lasses from the latest tour will not be able to have a public show of celebration and thanks within the Regimental Area of Surrey, Sussex, Kent and Hampshire due to Jubilee and Olympic commitments. It has been a hard tour for them with the death of one of their number and several major injuries. But the regiment have achieved their aim and been highly praised, hence the fact we are planning this celebratory event. All money raised during the day will be split between three charities; these being The Poppy Appeal, Tigers Benevolent (Charity Registration No. 1024418)and Support our Soldiers (Registered Charity: 1120684), the three charities are close to my families hearts and have and will continue to support the Tigers in years to come. I’m delighted that Jon and Paula from The Fox Revived have agreed to help us with the event – I’m sure it’s going to be a really special day and one that will raise much needed funds.”
Riders from The Royal British Legion Riders Branch and Support our Soldiers will all join forces on the day, which starts at The Fox Revived, Norwood Hill, near Horley at 11:00 on Saturday July 15th. Riders and non riders can enjoy a warm welcome at The Fox, with bacon butties available before the ride (23 miles around the local area), before returning to the pub for a day of live music, great food, drink, craft stalls, fun and games.
The route passes the war memorial at Shaw’s Corner and at this point the riders will pay their respects to the fallen of past and present conflicts. The salute will be taken by parents of the Fallen from Afghanistan.
www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk
tel: 07597 737264
e-mail: [email protected]
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In December 2011 I had the painful duty of writing a press release announcing the suspension of the NABD Adaption Grant system.
In essence demand had outstripped resources and in the first seven months of the 2011-2012 financial-year we had already awarded more than £74,000 in grants, which was more than the previous record for any full financial-year.
I am now very pleased to announce that the NABD grants system is now up-and-running once again, thanks to an upsurge in support from clubs, individuals and companies, following the publication of that press release.
At the June meeting of the NABD trustees grants were awarded to help 14 disabled riders to adapt bikes and/or trikes totalling just over £10,000.
We have also now restructured the grants system so that it should never again have to be suspended.
There is still something of a backlog in applications but these will be dealt with in the order they were received and it is our hope that, with the continued support of bikers, we should have cleared that backlog by September.
I would like once again to assure all supporters that 100% of every donation is used solely to fund adaption grants. Not one penny is taken for running costs or wages. This is a fact that is easily checked because as a Registered Charity our accounts are made publicly available every year via the Charities Commission and they show that in the over the last decade we have awarded almost £35,500 more in grants than we have received in donations (the difference being funded by our own direct fund raising events etc.)
The NABD has helped more than 10,000 disabled bikers in its 21 years of existence and it is only with the continued support of bikers that we will be able to continue this work.
How can you help?
If your club is having a party, why not make it a fund-raiser for the NABD? Why not ask your local bikers pub to run a raffle or a party to raise funds for the NABD? Or you could simply become a member of the NABD for £20 (you don't have to be disabled to join and support our aims). You can also buy “NABD supporter” patches and other NABD merchandise via the shop on www.nabd.org.uk
We also have Autumn Nabd’ness rally (Oxfordshire, September 7th – 9th) tickets for sale via www.nabd.org.uk or by calling 0844 415 4849.
The NABD is the biker’s charity and bikers are the only people who make it all work.
Donations can be sent to: NABD, Unit 20, The Bridgewater Centre, Robson Avenue, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TE. Or you can donate on line www.nabd.org.uk or by phone 0844 415 4849
The NABD is a biker's charity run by bikers for bikers.
Rick Hulse
NABD Chairman
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This year the American Memorial Remembrance Ride will take place on Armed Forces Day, which is Saturday 30th June 2012.
Over 600 bikers and their machines are expected at the Cambridge Services on the A14 who will then ride along the A14 in ahuge convoy and through Cambridge to Madingly.
This event is for all Bikers from across the United Kingdom, United States and Canada who are invited to attend the fourth Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride creating one ride in three Nations, its riders united in remembrance of our fallen heroes from the allied forces, past and present, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The UK ride will take place in Cambridge with a short service being held at the American War Cemetery in Madingley, Cambs. There will aslo be a salute and flypast by a Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
This event has been organised by members of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch, a UK charity that safeguards the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. We are recognised as custodians of Remembrance. This ride is open to all bikers, you do not have to be a member of the Royal British Legion Riders to take part. In 2011 alone over £2,300 was handed over to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
The website gives full details of the Cambridge event and all the other rides taking place in both the USA and Canada.
www.alliedride.org
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Unless you are living in a dark cave in Northern Ireland, you should be aware that this week is the Race Week Festival for the Relentless International North West 200 road races.
Race Week Festival started on Saturday 12th May and sees a whole raft of events and entertainment continue with BikeSafe assessments, charity fundraising events including the NW200 Giant Ride Out – and there is even some Road Racing going on.
The official charity partner adopted for the 2012 Relentless International North West 200 is the children’s charity, Action Medical Research.
NW200 Technical Director Mervyn Whyte said, “Following a strong application and interview process we’re delighted to bring on board Action Medical Research as our official 2012 charity partner. Similar to the NW200, the charity has been operating for a long time and has supported incredible medical breakthroughs which have made a huge difference to the lives of sick and disabled children. Many of our NW200 competitors have also supported Action Medical Research through the local committee Sporting Partners in Action and we felt the partnership was an important one particularly as in 2012 as the charity celebrates its 60th anniversary.”
The NW200 Giant Ride Out sets on Friday 18th May at 2:00pm from the Stena Belfast-Cairnryan, terminal Belfast.
Riders will journey with Jeremy McWilliams and Josh Brookes from the Belfast-Cairnryan Stena Line terminal to The Paddock following the M2 and A26.
Supported by BikeSafe NI, motorcyclists will travel in cavalcade to the regrouping point at Tannaghmore Filling Station, Antrim.
Here participants can refuel, have a break and chat with Jeremy and Josh. Roundabouts will be held along the route by Bike Safe NI police marshals to aid the flow of the cavalcade.
The entry fee is £5.
www.action.org.uk/north_west_200
Relentless International North West 200 Race Week takes place from 12 – 19 May – Race Day Saturday 19 May.
Visit www.northwest200.org for up to date Race Week information.
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CoastaLea - Starting on the 16th June 2012, Richard and Gary are riding the coast of Great Britain in aid of the Leah Wilby Foundation.
The Leah Wilby Foundation (reg charity No 1146160) was set up in Leah's memory, who lost her seven year fight with Neuroblastoma on the 13th of June, 2011 at 8.25pm, just four weeks before her 16th Birthday.
The objectives and purposes of the charity is to provide holiday accommodation to families supporting young people in the UK suffering from childhood cancer. They have named the caravan Leah's Lounge.
Leah's dad Richard and family friend Gary are starting the 14 day, 4,000 mile ride from the Haven Seashore Park, North Denes, Great Yarmouth, at 10am, where Leah's lounge is situated.
Heading North they will be riding as close to the coast as is possible, with no support. Just two men on two bikes, with a couple of tents, with no sense of direction and covering 4,000 miles in fourteen days... what could possibly go wrong?
The route will take them via Skegness, Scarborough, Berwick-upon-tweed, Aberdeen, John O'Groats, Wester Ross, Portnacroish, Wigtownshire, Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Rhyl, Abersoch, Pwllheli, Tenby, Swansea, Weston-super-mare, Barnstable, Cornwall, Plymouth, Torquay, Bournemouth, Brighton, Beachy head, Dover, Ramsgate, Margate, Felixstowe, Lowerstoft and back to Great Yarmouth at Leah's Lounge on the 29th June.
For more information and details of how to donate to the Leah Wilby Foundation, www.theleahwilbyfoundation.co.uk
Richard and Gary are also looking for a company who would be willing to help with the fuel cost. Any company who can help would have their name or logo printed on the jackets and thanked on all press releases. They are also looking for normal sponsorship.
For more information on CoastaLeah and to Follow the ride with daily updates on facebook.
For more information contact:
Debbie (Leahs' mum) on 01493 309853 - 07917 163993 or email - [email protected]
Gary (one of the riders) after 4pm on 01604 756549 - 07776 385676
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