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"Wheels" was established following my eldest sons tour of Afghanistan in 2012.
He was keen to mark his Battalions safe return and remember those who had paid the ultimate price. It followed that after buying a Harley that this was a motor bike ride out. The date was fixed and a route set. On the day it poured with rain but approx. 30 riders turned out and a great day was had by all and much needed funds were raised for military charities close to our family’s hearts. The ride was so much enjoyed that we were asked to repeat it the following year… much larger numbers attended and more money raised.
2014 saw a much smaller event due to our family’s circumstances but money was still raised for the Poppy Appeal. Having now regrouped the time has come for us to move this event up a level and support and thank the military through supporting the tireless work of these groups.
 Wheels for Troops is now heading towards it fourth annual event, to be held on Saturday 4th July 2015 within Surrey.
Wheels is a not for profit group who aims to support those members of the community who are or have served in the three UK forces. We will also support those who are physically and mentally injured, their families and the families of the bereaved. This is achieved through the promotion and monitory support to some of the invaluable smaller military charities.
This is done through our annual Motorbike Ride and Family event, which this year is being held. on Saturday 4th July. The Ride out will commence in Tunnel Road Reigate and after 25 miles it will culminate the Family event at a Redhill Memorial Park. Here there will be fundraising stalls, food and drink, as well as some rather special entertainment. The details of the later will be release once confirmed. With the support of three local councils, it promises to be a fun filled and successful day.
The day will start from at 10am in Tunnel Road Reigate where the riders their bikes and supporters will enjoy a warm welcome of bacon butties and coffee, being available from The Market Stores. The ride out will set off at 11am prompt and follow a route through Epsom and Ewell followed by Mole Valley before finally returning home to Reigate for an afternoon of entertainment. The ride will be fully marshalled by Volunteers from SERV, assisted by riders from the Royal British Legion Riders Branch.
The ride will be fully marshalled by volunteers from SERV and signposted. All participants are asked to make a £15 donation to take part in the ride, for which they will receive an event t-shirt. Riders can register by emailing [email protected] or by requesting via our face book page Wheels for Troops Beyond2014
Money raised from 2015 event will be used to support the invaluable work of the following charities;
The British Legion Poppy Appeal
The Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the Chelsea Pensioners
Armed Forces Bikers
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
SERV
Contact...
By calling 07549 988 080
By emailing [email protected]
Via our website www.wheelsfortroops.org
Via Facebook
Via Twitter @Wheels4Troops
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A series of six limited edition prints of some of the most iconic moments in motorsport will go on sale this month; the prints, taken from paintings by motorsport artist Michael Turner, have been specifically commissioned by John Surtees to depict highlights from his remarkable racing career.
Only 50 copies of each of the six prints have been produced, all of which are numbered and hand signed by John Surtees and Michael Turner.
Also commissioned are 20 exclusive canvas prints from a painting by Graham Turner, featuring the 1964 Formula 1 Championship win. All prints will go on sale to commemorate the 50th anniversary of John Surtees’ World Championship title.
2014 has been a busy year for racer John Surtees; it’s the 50th anniversary of his Formula One World Championship with Ferrari, and achieving the unique double, unmatched to this day, of World Championships on both 2 and 4 wheels. It is also his 80th Birthday.
Looking back at his career, it has been unmatched. Between 1956 and 1960, Surtees won seven World Championships and six Isle of Man TTs on 350cc and 500cc MV Agusta motorcycles.
In his last year in motorcycling in 1960 he won two World Championships but also started racing on four wheels finishing second in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in Formula One and setting pole position and fastest lap in the Portuguese Grand Prix of that year.
Joining Ferrari in 1963 after winning the Nürburgring and Monza 1000km races in Enzo’s sports cars, he took the Formula One World Championship in 1964 in a Ferrari 158.
John Surtees said “Obviously a motorsport World Championship for any rider or driver only comes about after the creation of a special relationship team, and most importantly machine Michael and Graham Turner have captured some of the special moments in my career of which I have fond memories which we would like to share with you.”
The prints have been commissioned on behalf of the Henry Surtees Foundation formed by John after the death of his son Henry in a freak accident at Brands Hatch in 2009. All proceeds will go to the charity, details of which can be found on its website
www.henrysurteesfoundation.com
All of which are available to purchase from The Signature Store
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 ...at Buckmore Park, Kent, on Wednesday 8th October and shall also be taking to the iconic karting track for a few laps ahead of the event!
Over 30 of the finest young British motor racing talent have so far signed up to compete in the unique charity and career enhancing competition, organised by former F1 World Champion John Surtees OBE and the Henry Surtees Foundation, which invites young drivers to battle it out using Club100 Birel karts for the chance to win the best prizes ever offered at a kart meeting and the top three drivers a prestigious Henry ‘H’ trophy.
2013 Challenge winner David Pittard shall be joined by colleagues including 2011 event winner, ex-team mate of Henry’s and BMW driver Alexander Sims; 2012 event winner and current Fortec Motorsports Eurocup driver Jack Aitken and his team mate, Caterham Young Driver, Matt Parry; 2014 ‘Henry Surtees Foundation Team Challenge’ winning team member, Esmee Hawkee (Ginetta Junior Championship driver); recently crowned Formula Renault NEC Champion Ben Barnicoat; six times Buckmore Park Champion, Piers Prior; Bobby Thompson, Scott Malvern, Oliver Rowland, Jack Barlow, Seb Morris and Laura Tillett are just a few of the best of British talent who have signed up to compete again this year. The event seeks to attract drivers from all classes of motorsport, who are in their 15th year and over, but spaces are limited and the field is already 90% complete.
Also on display at the event, after its global media launch this Saturday, will be the new ‘MSA Formula Certified by FIA Powered by Ford EcoBoost’ Mygale car - the UK variant of FIA Formula 4 which replaces the British Formula Ford Championship from next season. The new series adopts the world governing body's blueprint for a universal junior formula open to drivers aged 15 years and over.
John Surtees, OBE: “Paul Hollywood and I have recently had an adventure at Brands Hatch when he tested my 1960 MV Agusta World Championship model motorcycle. When Paul isn’t baking or judging others he is a great two and four wheel enthusiast with his Ducati motorcycle and Aston Martin. He is enthusiastic about karting and will be joining us for the Henry Surtees Foundation charity event at Buckmore Park on Wednesday 8 October. This is targeted at Britain’s finest young up and coming drivers. He will put on a race suit and do a few laps to open the circuit. The same circuit where Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton learnt their skills”.
Now in its fourth year the Henry Surtees Challenge offers a spectacular and unique range of prizes that will accelerate the careers of young drivers and aid them in their race programme preparation for 2015. Prizes for fastest lap, the most unlucky driver and highest finisher 80kg or over will also be awarded.
All funds raised by the Henry Surtees Challenge 2014 will support the Henry Surtees Foundation, registered charity number 1137388.
The funds raised from this event have in the past helped the Henry Surtees Foundation equip the Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance with blood transfusion equipment, and create a new centre at the head injury unit of Headway Tunbridge Wells.
www.henrysurteesfoundation.com
Mission Statement - To assist people with accidental brain and physical injuries, provide education and training in technology, engineering and fitness. Advance young people by developing their skills and capabilities so that they can participate in society as independent and responsible individuals.
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THE BIKER GUIDE is delighted to be an official media partner for Soldiering On Through Life Trust, to help raise awareness of the organisation to the Motorcycle community.
Within its new partnership role, THE BIKER GUIDE will support the media needs of the charity, specifically to the Motorcycle community, as well as promoting the fantastic raffle, where the 1st prize is a Triumph Bonneville. Other prizes (over 80) include a Breitling Navitimer Watch, 6 Magnums of Taittinger Champagne, a BT Balloon Flight, a Bomber Command Memorial book signed by Air Commodore Charles Clarke OBE and lots more. The raffle which will be drawn on the 18th April 2015 at the Soldiering On Awards at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London.
Through a variety of media (website, vast mailing lists, large facebook groups and page), they will promote both the charity and raffle to the Biker fraternity, who have long supported and raised funds for charities. The aim of Soldiering On Grand Raffle is to sell 50,000 tickets and raise an amazing £100,000. This will help recognise, celebrate and inspire those still Soldiering On.
Since THE BIKER GUIDE was launched in 2009, they have supported and helped various charities and events, by promoting them and raising public awareness and they are proud to support Soldiering On Through Life Trust - The One Awards for the whole Armed Forces Community
SOTLT was established as a not-for-profit organisation to support injured Service personnel and their families throughout their lives by giving recognition of the outstanding achievements of teams or individuals from within the Armed Forces Community (AFC) through an annual awards ceremony.
THE BIKER GUIDE® brings together a collection of information aimed at the Motorcycle community. A multi-media brand with a website, annual freemium magazine, mailing list, facebook groups and page. Extremely popular with owners of Motorcycles in the UK, Europe and beyond with visitors from over 170 countries.
Soldiering On Through Life Trust - Supporting our Military Heroes throughout life.
SOTLT was established as a not-for-profit organisation to support injured Service personnel and their families throughout their lives by giving recognition of the outstanding achievements of teams or individuals from within the Armed Forces Community (AFC) through an annual awards ceremony. Find out more and get involved
www.soldieringon.org
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Soldiering On Through Life Trust, have three incredible major prizes, along with 80+ runner-up prizes, in a raffle which will be drawn on the 18th April 2015 at the Soldiering On Awards at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel, London...
 Prizes include a Triumph Bonneville, a Breitling Navitimer Watch, a Balloon Flight, a Bomber Command Memorial book signed by Air Commodore Charles Clarke OBE, Soldiering On Wear it with Pride Polo shirts and lots more!
With these fabulous prizes they are hoping to sell 50,000 tickets and raise an amazing £100,000. This will help recognise, celebrate and inspire those still Soldiering On.
Buy a ticket today and show your support for our Armed Forces.
Tickets are £2 each, available in books of 5 tickets per book. (One book £10.) Buy online
Soldiering On Through Life Trust are hoping the Biker community will support them in buying tickets, or selling them on their behalf. Funds raised benefit ex-servicemen and servicewomen who have been injured in the line of duty.
Can you and/or your Club help sell tickets on their behalf? Contact Adrian for more information @ [email protected]
Soldiering On Through Life Trust - Supporting our Military Heroes throughout life
SOTLT was established as a not-for-profit organisation to support injured Service personnel and their families throughout their lives by giving recognition of the outstanding achievements of teams or individuals from within the Armed Forces Community (AFC) through an annual awards ceremony.
Registered Charity No 1144828
www.soldieringon.org
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