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  1. VOTE FOR BIKE OF THE YEAR 2012 AWARD FINALISTS

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    Six passionate classic motorcycle enthusiasts have defeated hundreds of other competitors from all over Britain to reach the final round of the Classic Bikers Club Bike of the Year Award. It’s now up to the public to vote for their favourite and the overall national champion will be announced at the 19th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on October 20-21 at Stafford County Showground.  

    The finalists have been chosen by a panel of the nation’s top classic motorcycle experts. Each machine is an engineering marvel and the product of its owner’s mechanical prowess, mingled with lots of love, care and attention to detail. The winner will get £1000 worth of goods from Grand Prix Legends and a prestigious bespoke trophy made from components of John McGuinness’ works Honda Fireblade motorcycle.      

    The six are:   

    Charlie Owens, from Ashbourne, Derbyshire, with his Kawasaki H2-C (1975) from Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in October 2011.  

    Malcolm Nettleship, from Sheffield, with his Yamaha YAS1 (1969) from Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic in January.  

    John Phizacklea, from Swindon, Wiltshire, with his Neracar Model C (1925) from Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show in February.  

    Graham Nook, from the Isle of Man, with his DMW Typhoon (1965) from 32nd Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show in April.  

    David Stewart, from Scone, Perthshire, with his New Hudson Popular 211cc (1923) from Carole Nash Great Scottish Dirt Bike Show in May.  

    Father and son team Barry and Martyn Taylor, from Waterlooville, Hampshire, with their Norton 750 (1960) from Carole Nash Eurojumble in September.  

    For more details of all the bikes nominated, visit www.classicbikersclub.com today. To vote, visit www.classicbikersclub.com before Friday, October 12.

  3. Bikers and Health Survey

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    My name is Sue and after 38 years being part of the British motorcycling community, I'm now studying how men's sense of wellbeing and health are influenced by their motorcycling identity.

    The Survey is designed with men in mind, however I welcome women riders' responses too. It should take around 10 minutes, depending on the person. All information entered is confidential and encrypted by the software.

    Everyone completing it is given the chance to enter a free Prize Draw for £50 (cash or voucher). I hope you find it interesting!

    To take the Survey, click on this link:

  4. Carbon Monoxide poisoning in tents - Stormin the Castle

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    We have been asked to take measures to advise our customers of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in tents.

    Witton Castle have received a visit from environmental health officers, it appears they are doing a tour of campsites warning them of incidents as described below.

    This Bank Holiday (5th – 7th May 2012) saw the tragic but avoidable death of another teenage camper.
     
    Earlier Saturday afternoon this teenager had been enjoying watching the FA Cup Final with her family in the pub to which their campsite belongs. After the match they left the pub and the family barbecued at the families tents.
     
    Sunday morning, family members from other tents realised their relatives had not yet stirred and approached their tent. Horror struck as they realised the family were almost unwakeable. Two adults, the girls mother and stepfather, stirred as did her 11 year old brother, sadly the young girl could not be revived despite the efforts of a doctor on site and paramedics arriving shortly after the discovery. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her parents were very ill and her brother still recovering in hospital.
     
    Why did this happen? A disposable barbecue, the kind in a foil tray costing around £3, was found in the tent and the carbon monoxide fumes emitted from this are believed to have been responsible for the incident.
     
    All Fossil Fuels emit carbon monoxide when burned. They continue to emit carbon monoxide for may hours after they cease to be of use for cooking. Campers are tempted to take the residue of the burning embers in the foil tray, in to their tents to make use of the warmth it is still generating. Then, disaster strikes! The odourless carbon monoxide released increases the already tired occupants drowsiness and sends them off to sleep. Sadly for some, never to wake up again.

     

    Stormin’ the Castle 2012

    31st Aug - 2nd Sept
    Witton Castle
    Pre Book £25
    On the Gate £35

  5. Hein Gericke (UK) placed into Administration

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    The UK side of Hein Gericke has been placed into administration this week, with hopefully a new buyer found.

    It is hoped a new buyer is found as a matter or urgency and that they may continue to serve a dedicated customer base and keep the staff employed in the 49 stores across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

    Separate from the German based parent company, the UK motorcycle clothing and accessory retailer trades under a license agreement.