The Royal British Legion Riders Branch Lincolnshire Squadron & E Mids Area. April 2014

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1 The Royal British Legion Riders Branch Lincolnshire Squadron & E Mids Area April 2014 Weekly & Monthly Lincolnshire and other Recommended Events: Weekly Sunday Lunchtime visit to your local RBL Club: 1) Waddington, Malt Kiln Lane, nr Lincoln, LN5 9RT 2) Your Local Club (Let me have details) 3) Your Local Club (Let me have details) WAVE - Thursday Night Bike Nights until ish, the WAVE (Waddington Aircraft Viewing Enclosure) is on the A15 about a mile from Bracebridge Heath. Monthly Deano & Julie welcome you to the Pie & Pea meet on the 1 st Wednesday of the month, times: Market Place Café, Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3FJ Waddington RBL Club - Sunday Lunch, every 1 st Sunday, Sunday Brunch, every 3 rd Sunday Lincs RBLR Meet - every 3 rd Wednesday of the month usually at the Waddington RBL Club 2014 Armed Forces Day: Would your Lincolnshire Branch like a Riders Branch presence at your Branch event? If you don t know what we can offer please contact me Riders Numbers are limited. Lincolnshire Riders meet every 3 rd Wednesday at and for Brunch every 3 rd Sunday at Waddington Legion Club - Please mark the dates on your calendar Page 1 of 10

2 Forthcoming Events 2 nd April 2014 Pie and Pea Night Come and have a feed at the Market Place Café, Ripley with Deano & crew th - 6 th April 2014 National Youthbike's Fat Skeleton Blues and Bikes Weekend Cabourne Parva, near Caistor, North Lincolnshire, LN7 6DR Prebook: 15 OTG: only special reasons like returning servicemen 500 limit Sew on patches and t-shirts will be available over the weekend. 14 bands on main stage and close to that amount on small stage. Cheques/PO made payable to: National Youthbike c/o Tony Nightingale, 42 Spilsby Road, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 6AW tony.nightingale@yahoo.co.uk or web: The Riders Branch will be on show at this weekend - Volunteers wanted 5 th April 2014 Protest March A protest march to stop fallen servicemen and women receiving a paupers funeral will take place on April 5 th in Scunthorpe. The march will leave Ashby Funeral Care on Ashby High Street at and march to the Ashby link then to the RAOB Club on Bottesford Road for refreshments. Signing a petition will take place at the funeral home from Gallagher Park Doncaster Rd Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 8GR 16 th April 2014 Lincs Riders Meet at Waddington RBL Club The usual monthly evening meet to start at Want a badge/patch sewn on or minor sewing repairs, Let Dave know. 18 th April 2014 Easter Draw The Easter Draw for the Waddington Legion Club will be held on 18 th April. The evening starts at about 19.30, so if you ve entered the draw, turn up and enjoy the evening, maybe collect your raffle prize. 20 th April 2014 Brunch Meet at Waddington RBL Club Meet at for Full English Breakfast, followed by (weather permitting) a ride to be decided. RBL Club Waddington Malt Kiln Lane, Waddington, Lincoln LN5 9RT 26 th April 2014 Sponsored 10 mile walk Starting at the RBL Club at Waddington a sponsored stroll of 10 miles, the sponsorship moneys split between the Club and the Poppy Appeal. Visit Waddington Legion Club for details. 27 th April 2014 Maplethorpe Bike Fest at Queens Park, Mablethorpe. Maybe a meet and ride in? RV@ 10.00: Tesco Extra Page 2 of 10

3 27 th April 2014 Gearbox 2nd Memorial Ride Registration is 5.00 first 150 will receive a memorial patch We will be marshalling again if anyone would like to help out? 1030 for 1200 ride from Cat & Fiddle pub A537 SK11 0AR RIDING TO MATLOCK BATH Raffle outside the shop on arrival. ALL PROCEEDS TO THE POPPY APPEAL SAE to; M.A. Chouan South Parade Matlock BatH Derbyshire DE4 3NR Cheques payable to: M.A. Chouan Enquiries to allisonchouan@yahoo.com Or Or register on the day 25 th - 27 th April 2014 Slappers & Trollops Rally Proceeds to the Air Ambulance and other Charities. Held at Breighton Ferry. Nr Selby. No cars. Tickets 15 in adv, 18 otg. Cheque & SAE to: Slappers & Trollops 12 Trenton Rise Sheffield, S13 7RZ All enquiries to / rd - 5 th May 2014 Fir Park 999 Show And Camping Weekend On Show: Classic Cars - The Louth Motor Club Model Aircraft Display, Motorcycles, and much much more. Even better, entry is free - just a donation to the Air Ambulance. Held at Fir Park Farm, Fir Park, Market Rasen, LN8 3YL The Riders Branch will be on show at this weekend - Volunteers wanted 3 rd - 5 th May 2014 The Anchor Inn at Friskney Free Camping. Live music. Ride outs and possible hook up with The Fir Park 999 show which is just down the road. Turn up any time Friday afternoon th May 2014 Memorial Run Further detail when known. 17 th May 2014 The Cheque Presentation And Camping Weekend The Branch Cheque Presentation for 2014 will be held at: Squires Cafe Bar, Newthorpe Lane, Newthorpe, South Milford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 5LX Friday 16th May - Sunday 18th May 2014 Any Riders wishing to get there on the Friday will have free camping available as long as we get the numbers and we all eat at the café and NOT bring BBQ's and cook our own meals on site, after all it is a business. The week-end will be a "Back to Basics" type rally, there is a shower/wc block open 24hrs. (There is a charge of 1 for the showers). The programme for Saturday is roughly this; 1000hrs/10.00am - Ride out as proposed to the coast, Sully Sullivan organising it. 1400hrs/2.00pm hrs/2.30pm - Riders return from the coast Page 3 of 10

4 1500hrs/3.00pm - Official Guests arrive 1530hrs/3.30pm - VIP arrives 1600hrs/4.00pm - CHEQUE PRESENTATION. Plenty of photo opportunities so bring your cameras. 1630hrs/4.30pm - Band arrives for set-up and sound check 2000hrs/8.00pm - Warm up music starts 2100hrs/9.00pm - Band starts first session 2200hrs/10.00pm - Interval of 30mins (approx.) 2230hrs/10.30pm - Band starts second session 2330hrs/11.30pm - Band finishes 2330hrs/11.30pm Cool down music 23 rd 26 th May 2014 The Middle Earth Mud Bath HI ALL THE MUDBATH IS BACK This Year it s in the County of Lovely Warwickshire AT THE OLD LEAMINGTONIANS RFC Bericote Road, Blackdown, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 6QP TICKET BOOKINGS ARE AVAILABLE VIA PAYPAL AT ONLY EACH, & YOU WILL RECIEVE YOUR WRISTBANDS ON YOUR ARRIVAL 25 th May 2014 RBLR Day at the Ace Cafe Depart the Friendly Farmer for the ride down the A1 to the Ace Café. Times and more detail when known. 1 st June 2014 Charity BBQ F2 Motorcycles Ltd, 290 Leverington Common, Wisbech, PE13 5JG Bring your own BBQ, 12 noon to 4 pm on 01/06/14. We supply the BBQs (including a 'vegetarian food only' one), charcoal, butter, sauces, plates, cutlery, tea, coffee, you bring something to cook on the BBQ and a bun to put it in. There is no charge for this event, but please donate whatever you can afford to our charity collection boxes (not poppy Appeal). Please come on a motorcycle if possible. Very limited space for cars. The Bands Booked Are ;- Friday... FACE OF A STRANGER... RUBICON Saturday... We Are Legion... GLAMBUSTERS The Theme for Saturday Night Fancy Dress is MEDIEVAL with Prizes for best Boy & Girl The Saturday Ride Out Incorporates our Beloved Galanos House & The Coventry Motor Museum Weather Permitting We Will Also Be Playing Medieval Games Including Motorbike Jousting!! 1 st June 2014 The Ride of Respect The Founders of the Ride of Respect, The Royal British Legion and The Royal British Legion Riders Branch are delighted to announce that the Ride of Respect 2014 will take place on Sunday, 1st of June 2014, from Dalton Barracks in Oxfordshire. Registration will be available online from Saturday, 12th October We need volunteers for all manner of roles as we will be supporting the Founders and the Unity Support Riders at the Assembly Area at Dalton Barracks and on the Ride itself. In addition, the RBLR will be organising and running the Ride's End Event at Carterton, which will need a number of members to assist here too. Page 4 of 10

5 If you have any questions about anything to do with the Ride of Respect, please contact Sheepy on Don't forget (and this is brilliant), all funds raised from the Ride of Respect will be credited to the RBLR Poppy Appeal total and will go a long way towards us achieving our 10yr MILLION total, so the more volunteers we get, the more likely we are to make this a massive success and bring in much-needed funds for our Beneficiaries. pect - to register. 14 th June 2014 Stonebroom Carnival Stonebroom, Derbyshire, Will be putting on a village carnival on Saturday 14 th June The aim of the carnival is to re-ignite the community spirit of the village. It will be the first of its kind held in the village for approximately 30 years. To help launch this endeavour, they have invited the Riders Branch to attend (and add some colour), with the county gazebo and as many riders as possible to support the event. All funds raised (by the riders), will be in aid of The Poppy Appeal. There will be a parade through the village at 10:30am, and the main event being on the village green from 12 mid-day to 5pm (although festivities may spill over into the evening). Derbyshire County Rep is of the opinion that this is an ideal opportunity to advertise who we are, who the beneficiaries of the poppy appeal are and what we do to aid "the" cause. Your support for this event in this busy year would be much appreciated. Those kindly willing to lend their support and valuable time, please let me (Dave) know. 21st June 2014 Scunthorpe Armed Forces Day The Scunthorpe Armed Forces day will be held at the Scunthorpe United Football Ground Jack Brownsword Way Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN15 8TD We Riders have been invited to take part in the parade and put a stand up to show our bikes etc. Names wanted please 28 th June 2014 AMRR AMRR 2014 will be held on Saturday 28th June 2014 for all events with the exception of our Canadian rides which will take place on Saturday 21st June Rendezvous Point: We will be using the services at Junction 28 on the A14 known as Cambridge Services again this year. The RVP will be the HGV parking area, marshals will be on site from early morning. RVP Address for satnav users: (A14) Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB23 4WU Order of events: 11:30 - Final arrival time for riders to be at Cambridge Services (to complete check-in registration). 12:30 - Ride commences. - Arrive American War Cemetery. 13:40 proceed toward the Flagstaff 13:45 - Welcome address by event founder (TBC). 13:50 - Dedication ceremony by the AMRR Chaplain, this will include wreath laying. O/C - Taps (American equivalent of the Last Post) (Terry Hope) O/C - One minute silence. O/C - Closing address by the event founder (TBC). 14:30 - Sptfire flypast (BBMF). The Ride: The 'Ride' will proceed from Cambridge Services at 12.30pm under the auspices of Cambridgeshire Police, although our own marshals will be available throughout. Ride Etiquette: No overtaking. Keep to one lane in staggered formation. Wear appropriate clothing Respect other road users After the Ceremony: Page 5 of 10

6 After the ceremony, there will be a social gathering at The Three Horseshoes, 22 South Street, Comberton (approximately 3.5 miles south of the AWC) where the pub are laying on a barbecue for you to purchase some food! Enjoy the day and please: Ride with Pride, Ride with Respect and Ride to Remember. 28 th June 2014 Gainsborough Cadets - Armed Forces Day To celebrate Armed Forces Day Gainsborough Air Cadets will be organising and participating in a Memorial Marathon taking in at least three memorials in a radius of c.6 miles and covering a maximum distance of 22 miles. There will be three teams covering three distances, short, medium and long and we are inviting other organisations to join us. It is planned that the three teams will meet back at Gainsboroughs Memorial for the laying of the final wreath before going back to the drill hall for a traditional WW1 style tea party. We hope to invite local dignitaries and veterans to the event and are looking for as much support as possible to make this event a success. What we need help with: Baking for aprox 100 guests - traditional cakes, pastries etc. Picnic/trestle tables Help decorating the hall with bunting, flags, banners What we would like some RBLR members to do: 1, Have at least a couple of bikes escort those marching from the outskirts of town to the finish point. 2, One RBLR member give a brief talk about the RBLR and our million in 10 challenge during the tea party. 3, Have a small table with merchandise at the tea party. 4, Plus any support with: Baking/decoration/tables local members can give. If there are some members who would like to join any of the march teams please let me know - - on last page 28 th June 2014 Market Deeping Armed Forces Day The Deepings AFD will be held at John Eve field, Market Deeping. PE6 8UD We have been asked to provide as many riders as possible to be at the venue shortly after 09:00. All Riders will be made welcome. 28 th June 2014 Lincoln Armed Forces Day To be held in Lincoln High Street and City Square. We Riders have been asked to have a few bikes on show in the city Square. Volunteers please? 2 nd July 2014 Barton Bike Night On Wednesday 2nd July 2014 between 5pm - 10pm in Barton upon Humber Town centre will once again be the venue for this annual Bike Fest in the North Lincolnshire Market town. 5 th & 6 th July 2014 RAF Waddington Air Show Tickets now on sale - 24 upwards, per adult. Volunteers are wanted to help Lincoln County RBL with the manning of the Legion Stand - two bikes each day. Contact Dave for more detail or if you are interested. 19 th & 20 th July 2014 Woodhall Spa 40s Weekend The Woodhall Spa 40's Festival takes place across the village with numerous events and entertainment throughout the weekend. Entrance is free to the Festival apart from a few specific ticket only concerts. Page 6 of 10

7 The Riders will be supporting the local RBL Branch so bikes wanted Contact Dave or Frank for more detail. The Riders Branch will be on show at this weekend - Volunteers wanted 25 th - 27 th July 2014 The National Rally The Royal British Legion Riders Branch are proud to announce that the 2014 National Rally will take place over the weekend of 25th to 27th July at The Rockbar, Shobnall Sports and Social Club, Shobnall Road, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 2BB Tickets will cost per person (pre-ordered before 1st July) and thereafter and as always are restricted to members and invited guests only (max 2 per member). Entertainment: at least five live bands, silly games, a rally market and a few other surprises. A wide range of catering will also be available both on site and in the local area. We'll also have 24 hour flushing toilets within the camping field and showers are available at a very small cost at the leisure centre next door (currently 1.15 per person). As always we'll be having a fancy dress theme on Saturday evening so time to get F.A.B. and drag out your Joe 90 outfit as we celebrate the work of Gerry Anderson. Tickets are on sale now so contact Dave if you want to go. Please help us out by purchasing your tickets as early as possible. Any questions, queries or suggestions send them over to us at nationalrally@rblr.co.uk or contact me on th - 27 th July 2014 Leathered in Lincoln Rally Cost: 15 pre book 20 on the gate with a 5 surcharge for cars. Cheques payable to: Halfway Heroes MCC. 11 Old Pond Close. Lincoln. LN6 0LD Booked bands are: Exhibit A Detonator Gatecrashers And the 'Smacked Arrse Comedy Show. (Rick Hulse.) Theme this year is 'Vikings' 3 rd August 2014 Heroes at Highclere Further detail when known - If you wish to attend this prestigious event at Downton Abbey, pass your name to Dave or Frank soonest. 100 Bikes are wanted and it s filling fast. 17th July 2014 Brackley Festival of Motorcycling Further detail when known The Riders Branch will be on show at this weekend - Volunteers wanted 31 st July - 3 rd August Million in 10 Rally A Riders Branch Rally to be held at Calstock, Devon. More info, contact Frank or Dave 6 th September Fish & Chip Ride out Anyone fancy a ride to Hunstanton in Norfolk for Fish & Chips and a stick of rock? More detail and timings to follow so put this date in your diary. The Halfway Heroes MCC Leathered in Lincoln Rally details are as follows: Dates: 26th, 27th, 28th July Location: Whisby Garden Centre. Off the A46 bypass (LN6 9BY) 13 th - 14 th September Bunny Bash Rally A Riders Branch Rally to be held at Borden, Hampshire. More info, contact Frank or Dave Page 7 of 10

8 19 th - 21 st September 2014 Mabon Rally Cernunnos MCC Present the 14 th Mabon Rally Traditional rally at Robin Hood pub, Clifton Reynes near Olney, North Buckinghamshire, MK46 5DR Good pub grub - Silly games - Bonfire - Raffle Free hot drinks all weekend - Cheap breakfast - Run out on Saturday. No dogs Disabled welcome Supporting NABD & GOSH For more information please telephone th - 28 th September 2014 Back to Basics Rally Held in the Forest of Dean - Further detail when known Cars & vans by prior arrangement only. Page 8 of 10

9 SERVICES Halo Smart Protect is a unique treatment system developed and supplied by All Year Biker. We all know winter road salt is a killer for bikes, but here are a few things you might not be aware of: During the rest of the year environmental fall-out, sea spray and even animal waste can cause corrosion. In certain conditions animal waste on the roads can be up to 3 times more corrosive than road salt. Washing alone will not prevent corrosion, in fact trapped cleaning water can often start the process. Corrosion rarely starts where you can see it but once established it can spread alarmingly fast. There is now a Lincolnshire based Operative so you can have your bike treated without having to travel miles. Trevor Bridgwood (Riders Branch Member) is based just outside Lincoln and covers LN, DN and some NG postcodes. If you are interested in getting your bike protected then give me a call. For more information visit the All Year Biker Facebook page at Page 9 of 10

10 For Sale: Lincolnshire patch, only 3.00 with 25p going to the Poppy Appeal. This includes sewing on while you wait. 6 x 9 cm Contact Dave The Members On-Line Shop is now open for all your RBLR Clothing, badges etc., and needs. Not on line? Give me a call. Notes Just a few of the many events going on that the Riders attend. If you want any event published in these SRO, or want any detail of events, tickets etc., advertised in this SRO Contact Dave on rblrlincs@hotmail.co.uk phone or txt / Or Frank on frankthebike@aol.com Phone/text Or See the Riders Branch Forum Page 10 of 10