The National Motorcycle Museum applied for a grant from the above fund which was established by government to “provide funding support to organisations across the heritage ecosystem that were financially sustainable before COVID-19”.

On Saturday 31/10/20 we received an e-mail from the Heritage Lottery Fund (who are partly responsible for administering the scheme) that our application “did not meet the criteria for the programme, and the board has decided not to award a grant through the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage”.

We cannot begin to describe what a bitter blow this news was. We had applied for funding in the under £1 Million category in order to help retain all of our expert team of people, as well as preserving the museum collection of British motorcycles as the largest in the world. These are some of the things that have now been put in jeopardy.  

Readers may be interested to see those organisations who have been considered worthy to receive some of the £1.5 billion of funding support on offer by visiting- www.artscouncil.org.uk/publication/culture-recovery-fund-data 

All the team here at the museum want to thank everyone who has given to our own Covid-19 raffle and appeal since its launch in July. Everyone can be assured that the funds raised so far will go directly towards us reopening the museum for a limited number of days each week sometime early in 2021.

However, we are still a long way short of our £500k target, and this huge setback lends even more importance to our current appeal which includes the chance to win one of the three bikes shown in the image.

For more details of how you can help, visit www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/appeal-raffle/   

Please be advised that in accord with recent government instructions based on the second lockdown, Ace Cafe London will stay open for take-away only, to support and provide service for the key workers and our local community.

Our take-away opening hours:
Monday to Friday from 9am – 2pm
Saturday – Sunday Closed

We anticipate a full reopening date in early December with our regular bike and car meets, when we look forward to welcoming you back again.

For more information please visit our Social Media channels which are updated regularly.

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‘When Jaguar Bought Daimler’ is a new exhibition at the British Motor Museum, from the  Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT), telling the story of when Jaguar bought the Daimler Company from BSA in 1960.

Most people know very little about the early history of the Daimler Company in the UK, or when it became part of the Jaguar Group, and the 60^th anniversary of Jaguar’s purchase of the company from BSA provides the ideal opportunity to tell the story.

‘When Jaguar Bought Daimler’ will run from 10 October 2020 to the end of January 2021.  It starts by detailing Sir William Lyons’ requirement for additional factory space, which fortuitously coincided with BSA’s desire to divest themselves of the loss making Daimler Company.  It explains the background behind the deal that was struck between Sir William and Jack Sangster of BSA, without the knowledge of Jaguar’s own board of directors.  This is exemplified by the opening headline of the exhibition:

“While shaving on May 26th 1960 , Jaguar Engineering Director, William Heynes heard an announcement on the BBC radio news that Jaguar was to buy Daimler from BSA.  This came as a complete surprise to Heynes and the rest of the Jaguar Board.”

The exhibition covers 100 years from the Daimler Company’s beginnings in 1896, its history of Royal patronage, superb engineering, efforts supporting both World Wars and then Daimler’s ‘post Jaguar’ life.  A series of period advertisements provides an insight into  Daimler’s social history

The following Daimlers from the JDHT Collection are included in the exhibition:

• 1897 - Grafton Phaeton AD 1897 – the oldest surving Coventry built Daimler
• 1907 - TP 35 – a sister car to the Daimler that set fastest time of day at the Shelsley Walsh hillclimb
• 1911 - TA23 – owned by a serial inventor who was responsible for many of the innovations that made pneumatic tyres practical. (The car wears registration number DU 1 the first one issued by Coventry).
• 1950 - DE36 ‘Green Goddess’ – one of only 7 built – bought in New York by James Melton - ‘America’s Favorite Tenor’
• 1963 SP252 Prototype – Sir William Lyons’ proposal for re-styling the Daimler SP250 Sports Car
• 1964 Majestic Major Limousine – the standard limousine of the 1950s and 1960s – powered by the 4.5 litre version of the Edward Turner designed, Daimler V8 engine
• 1966 V8 Saloon – Daimler version of the Jaguar Mark II compact saloon
• 1992 DS420 Limousine – the very last DS420 limousine built – signed by the team who built it
• 1996 Corsica – built by Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations to commemorate Daimler’s centenary

The exhibition is included in the normal Museum admission.  Museum entry is £14.50 for adults, £12.50 for concessions, £9 for children (5-16 years) and under 5s are FREE.  There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and get an Annual Pass in return, at no extra cost.

To find out more information about this exhibition please visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/explore/when-jaguar-bought-daimler or call 01926 927823.

Motorsport continues to blaze a trail as one of the most popular sports in the world and few vocations are as entertaining and thrilling as bike racing.

With competitions and races taking place all over the world and in many forms, bike racing continues to be one of the most popular punts for sports fans and sportsbooks alike.

Key to the appeal of bike racing betting is the sheer excitement that comes with every race. With bikes racing at speeds of up to 200mph, the margins for error are so small and with the added element of danger associated with every race, it makes compelling viewing.

As a betting vocation however, biking is not always the easiest for punters to earn big money from so read on for a guide on how to profit from biking betting:

Use Trusted Bookmakers

The surge in sports betting popularity has led to more bookmakers than ever emerging within a congested marketplace.

Doing prior research on any bookmaker you choose to use is always recommended and opting to bet with a reputable sportsbook is key.

Adequate security measures should always be met and look out for companies that are registered with their relevant gambling commission.

Embrace Bike Betting Variety

Whilst the essence of every bike race is the same – first racer past the chequered flag is the winner, the formats within each race takes place is interchangeable.

Here are some of the best bike betting options available to punters:

Moto GP – Perhaps the most recognisable format of bike racing is Moto GP. With races taking place at circuits all over the world, Moto GP is a global brand that dates back to 1949. A traditional Moto GP season contains 20 races – with fiercely competitive races taking place on a weekly basis.

Bets can be placed on simple markets such as the race winner, all the way through to which driver will crash out first – adding to the market variety punters have when Moto GP betting.

Superbikes – The direct competitor to Moto GP is the Superbike World Championship, which is also competed all over the world on a weekly basis. Most Superbike races take place on road based circuits and it has been a staple of the motorsport calendar since its launch back in 1988.

Speedway – When it comes to thrills and spills, few bike disciplines are as engaging as speedway. With leagues taking place in the UK as well as Poland and Scandinavia, speedway pits racers against each other in a series of heats before a Grand Final in each event.

The unique scoring system and innovative way in which a speedway event is run makes it a godsend for punters as straight win all the way through to individual race accumulators can be bet on.

Enjoy the Uncertainty

As mentioned, few sports are as unpredictable and unaccountable as bike racing. With racers speeding around courses at incredible speeds and a variety of external factors such as weather and track conditions, anything can happen.

Every racer will feel that they can win a specific race if things go their way and in competitions such as speedway and superbikes, with the mechanical make up on every bike being the same – most races are an even playing field.

Picking a long odds winner within the bike betting sphere is far more commonplace than when betting on car racing for example – so accept that things may not go your way every time and seek out value in every bet you place.

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31st Oct & 1st Nov 2020

Due to COVID we are unable to hold the event at Chessington School, but in order to bring you at least one rocking event this year we are going to hold it at Ardingly South of England Showground, RH17 6TH.

To keep the contact at the reception to a minimum there will no £1 off voucher issued for this fair, nor will there be a show guide. £10 cash on door as usual. We will also have a poppy box for any loose change you’d like to add as they have less collection points this year.

We will obviously adhere to the COVID guidelines but will bring you the best event we can in this crazy time.

A separate blog re covid precautions at the event can be found on our website here.

Indoor shopping. The dancing will be open air but undercover and Greggi G will be with us as usual. 

Sat he is joined by the TR5’s and Dawn Gracie.

Sun is Greggi and Rusti Steel.

Best dressed competition on Saturday at 11.30am. 

For updates please follow this blog and our FB page.

The address is: North Gate, Ardingly, South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Hayward’s Heath, RH17 6TH.

Free parking as usual and classic cars on display along with many of your favourite stalls 

(although there are some that cannot attend due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control)

N.B Saturday the dancing will go on until 8pm with Big Paul DJ.

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