Fenlanders 26th Rally 26 th 29 th July 2018 FINAL EDITION Tickets for the 2018 event will go on sale from early in the New Year. Advance bookings for the Fenlanders Glamping Village are available now or to re-book your motorhome pitch please contact Ali Crane at the Rally shop or email membership@fenlandershog.co.uk Thank you to members of the Fenlanders Chapter for their hard work in making this event what it is & Thank you to all our visitors for coming and supporting us once again. Neil Billig Director Have a Safe Ride Home Programme times and content may be subject to change 20
WELCOME TO THE FENLANDERS 25 TH EAST OF ENGLAND RALLY I for one cannot believe another year has passed and after twelve months of planning, we would like to welcome friends old and new to our 25 th anniversary event. We have a fantastic line up of entertainment, live music, superb ride outs and lots of fun, and if that wasn t enough, we are delighted to also welcome our traders, food stalls and of course our dealer Newmarket & Norwich Harley - Davidson who have supported our Chapter and our Rally. This is our biggest budget rally to date and with your fantastic support and patronage we will reinvest to put on an even better show next year! A huge thank you to my Chapter officers and all the volunteers from the Fenlanders too, without who's invaluable support this event would not be possible. As a H.O.G. event coordinator and Chapter Director it is my pleasure to invite you all to get the party started, roll up to the bar, grab some refreshment and relax into the rally. If you see me come and say hello, I d love to hear about your Rally experience. And remember we are a H.O.G. Flag event, with an award for best Chapter attendance! Neil Billig, Chapter Director Nor th Norfolk North Norfolk is renowned for its spectacular coastline, fantastic wildlife, miles of glorious beaches, seaside communities and a beautiful hinterland of rolling countryside and picturesque market towns and villages. North Norfolk must be the birdwatching capital of the UK, and you can even take a boat trip to see the seal colony at Blakeney Point. Between the lively seaside resort of Hunstanton and the pretty town of Sheringham is a spectacular coastline, most of which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here the landscape of tidal marshes, creeks, shingle spits, and sweeping golden beaches is backed by Christmas-scented pine woods. It includes the Holkham Estate, and its beach at Wells-next-the- Sea, voted the best beach in Britain. Further to the East is the imperious clifftop setting of Cromer, with its Victorian pier striding proudly out to sea. The coastline then meanders southward to the secluded beaches of Mundesley and Happisburgh, and inland to the traditional market town of North Walsham. The North Norfolk Railway begins and ends at genteel Holt, a fabulously handsome market town which has become a mecca for discerning visitors looking for independent shops. Most of Holt was burned in its famous fire of 1708, and in its place rose a splendid Georgian town focusing on an appealing Market Place. Just outside the town is Letheringsett Mill, lovingly restored to former glory on the River Glaven. This is also Deep History Coast, where the biggest and bestpreserved mammoth skeleton was found, along with a prehistoric flint axe and 850,000 year old human footprints. 2 19
Fenlanders Harley Owners Group 9143 Membership of H.O.G. is automatic by virtue of purchasing a new Harley-Davidson OR is available by phoning 0870 908 1450 (H.O.G. UK). If you join H.O.G. you will receive the UK and world-wide magazines, plus discounts on lots of items from ferry tickets to insurance. You will also be welcome at the many H.O.G. rallies held annually, both at home and abroad. Once you have become a member of H.O.G. you will be eligible to join the local Chapter. Each Chapter is sponsored by a local dealer. For Fenlanders it is Newmarket Harley-Davidson, a part of The Lind Group. Fenlanders Chapter was formed in 1991, originally based at Classic Harley-Davidson Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, UK. In 1996 this changed to Black Bear HD and in October 2013 Newmarket Harley-Davidson, a part of The Lind Group, became the sponsoring dealer. Since then the Chapter has grown to over 300 members and is increasing all the time. Our Director is a charter and founding member. We meet at 12.00 on the first Sunday of every month at the Crown Public House, Mundford near Thetford, as well as informally the third Thursday of every month. New members are always welcome so please feel free to come along we don t think you will be disappointed. Fenlanders chapter is made up of all kinds of people from all walks of life. The benefits of joining are many, including a monthly newsletter, monthly meetings, ride-outs, rallies, rider safety courses and various charity events. Check out our website for further details and for a membership form. www.fenlandershog.co.uk 18 It is my great pleasure to welcome you on behalf of Newmarket & Norwich Harley-Davidson to this, the 25 th East of England Fenlanders Rally. As a Chapter we have not only grown in numbers, our Rally Crew are also one of the hardest working Rally teams I know of. Along with a massive amount of support from the rest of the chapter members I can honestly say that you are in for one of the best Fenlanders Rally s yet! The dealerships have had an astonishing year, new sales, returning customers, fantastically supported shop events and again, support from a fabulous Chapter. What a fantastic year we have had at Newmarket Harley-Davidson! And as a direct result of our success the Fenlanders Chapter has been growing in numbers. It is a real pleasure to work alongside some of the most dedicated Chapter members in the UK and together with you, I would like to say thank you. Come on over to our biggest and best yet Dealer stand to take advantage of our event special Rally deals and to talk tech with Jonathan our on-site mechanic, who will be happy to advise on technical matters. Garry Knowles Lind Group Harley -Davidson Black Bear Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0JT Tel: 01638 664455 120 Ber Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3ES Tel: 01603 620222 Established in 1992, and representing Harley-Davidson since 2008, Lind has become a well-respected and trusted name for Harley riders. Across all of our stores we have a wide selection of both New and Used Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, superb range of Clothing & Accessories plus state-of-the-art workshops with manufacturer trained technicians. 3
LINED UP FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT THIS YEAR FENLANDERS ARE PROUD TO PRESENT Saturday Rideout to Sheringham Via Holkham Hall Thursday 27th July 2pm - Line up for the inaugural Fenlanders LOH Afternoon Tea ride to Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse Museum, free entry to the museum shop and Mardlers Café to enjoy tea, coffee and delicious cakes. You can also pay to experience the attractions. Everyone is welcome on this ride. 4pm - Line up for a 4.15pm escorted return to the Rally site. 5.30pm - Chapter briefing. Please could all Fenlanders Chapter Members head to the Marquee for the Directors briefing THEN GET THE PARTY STARTED WITH OUR LIVE BANDS IN THE MARQUEE 6.30pm to 8.30pm - By special appointment and all the way from London - our surprise entertainment! 9pm to Midnight - Get your dancing shoes on with - The Scratch Band We are thrilled to yet again be welcomed back to Holkham Hall in this our special anniversary year. There we will witness the breath taking spectacle of hundreds of Harley Davidsons lining the Long Ride. Then we make our way along the highways and byways of scenic north Norfolk. If this is your first visit, Holkham Hall is an 18 th Century mansion built in the Palladian Style and continues to be the ancestral and family home to the Earls of Leicester. The first Earl of Leicester conceived its design but sadly died in 1759, five years before it was completed. Our route around this iconic estate is not to be missed. Our ride then follows the coastal road taking in the villages of Wells-next-the Sea, Cley (pronounced locally as Kli emphasis on the i ), Blakeney, home to a huge seal population and Stiffkey (pronounced Stewkey), famous for its cockles and for being the parish whose rector, Harold Davidson, faced charges of immorality and was defrocked in 1932 and was then, rather bizarrely, killed by a lion! Sheringham will again rumble to the sound of many Harley Davidson engines as we enter the town. Welcoming spectators will be thronging the streets, all keen to see the spectacle of custom and chrome in this most British of seaside towns and the Mayor of Sheringham and the Town Crier will greet our arrival. Take time to absorb the atmosphere, enjoy some traditional seaside fare, and be ready to join the ride back to site leaving at 2.30pm THEN IN THE PRINCE OF WALES BAR Midnight to late - Andy Robinson Band 4 17
Friday Rideout to Kings Lynn King s Lynn, originally known as Lin, is thought to have derived its name from the Celtic word for a lake or pool, and it is recorded that a large tidal lake originally covered this area. In 1101 Bishop Herbert de Losinga of Thetford began the first Medieval town by building St. Margaret s Church (now King s Lynn Minster) and authorising a market. A small prosperous town grew up quite quickly and, in 1204, following a charter from Bishop John de Grey of Norwich, the town became Bishop s Lynn (Lenne Episcopi). By the late 12th century, a further period of expansion began, with wider straighter streets and a much larger market place, known as the second Medieval town. Bishop s Lynn grew rich on trade, both within Britain and abroad. The Hanseatic League, a powerful German trading organisation made up of merchants from North Germany and neighbouring countries contributed greatly to this prosperity. The legacy of trade can be found in the many merchant houses and other fascinating buildings. After the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII, Lynn changed its name to Lynn Regis subsequently King s Lynn remaining an active port to this day. The town has so many fascinating secrets to discover including the carving of the witch s heart on one of the buildings in the magnificent Georgian Tuesday Market Place, one of England s grandest town squares which also houses the Alive Corn Exchange, now a thriving concert hall as well as the elegant Custom House overlooking the original medieval harbour. Line-up outside the main rally field gate at 10.30am as directed by the marshals for an 11am departure, arriving at Kings Lynn just after mid-day and departing for the return journey at about 2.30pm 16 Friday 28th July 10.30am - Line up for another legendary Fenlanders rideout to the historic coastal town of Kings Lynn 3.30pm - Silly Games in front of the Grandstand TONIGHT IN THE MARQUEE 7.30pm - Have a rollicking good laugh with - The Ouse Valley Singles Club 9.30pm - Welcome on stage Norfolk s No. 1 party band - The Lee Vasey Band THEN IN THE PRINCE OF WALES BAR Midnight to late - An exciting semi acoustic four piece band - Wild Wood, playing a huge range of styles in their own unique way. They don t just play covers, they like to entertain. 5
Saturday 29th July 10.30am - Line up for the the Fenlanders legendary Street Party@Sheringham Ride through beautiful countryside, enjoy the grandeur of the long ride at Holkham Hall and then show off your bike and be cheered by 15,000 spectators lining the streets. IT S A PART OF THE RALLY NOT TO BE MISSED! The Mayor of Sheringham invites you to join in the party with Live Music and Trade stands and we are pleased to again be raising funds for the RNLI crew Glamping Fenlanders were the first Chapter to introduce their own unique brand of Rally Glamping and since its inception and with the feedback from our previous Glamping Guests we are extremely pleased to announce that this year Glampers will experience even more luxuries than before! Each pre-pitched tent comes with a bed made up for your arrival; a duvet, pillows and blankets for your comfort. Your tent is supplied with chairs, a floor rug and lighting and at 200 for the weekend, two people can sleep comfortably. New for 2017 and every morning, each tent will receive a flask of hot water delivered by a team of Glamping Genies, so with the complimentary tea and coffee making supplies also provided in your tent, you can wake up and enjoy your first hot drink of the day without even leaving the comfort of your bed. We will also have a Village Hub where you can hang out, take your chairs and sit in the shade. On our return - ride in Bike Show See our website for booking details for 2018 www.fenlandershog.co.uk Or email glamping@fenlandershog.co.uk for a 2018 booking form. 6 15
Rally Charity Fenlanders Chapter are again pleased to support the RNLI. Thank you to all our traders for their kind donations to our raffle in aid of this charity. Photo Competition Fancy winning a free ticket to next year s rally? Send a photo that captures your experience and spirit of the East of England Rally. We don t want a photo of your bike but something that sums up your weekend! TONIGHT IN THE MARQUEE 7pm to 8.30pm - Run Devil Run 8.30pm - Bike Show awards and Raffle Draw 9.30pm - Motor City Vipers THEN IN THE PRINCE OF WALES BAR Midnight to late - Fourplay Send to photocompetition2017@fenlandershog.co.uk stating your name, phone number and Chapter (if applicable). The winning photograph will also appear on our website as well as in our programme for 2018. 14 7
Rally Traders Newmarket Harley-Davidson Dealer stand Adjacent tech tent with on-site technician for all bike queries (Friday & Saturday) Ride-out support vehicle Chapter Challenge The Chapter Challenge Flag is being displayed on the mound by the Prince of Wales stand. Remember to get your Chapter photo for this year s Challenge points Rally Merchandise Visit the Rally shop in the Prince of Wales stand foyer to purchase your commemorative Rally Pin and T-Shirts. Buy your Raffle tickets and take advantage of our special offers on Chapter merchandise. Mens T-shirts and Ladies vest tops available 12:50 each or two for 20 We are also pleased to welcome the following traders: Black Shuck Kustom Biker Patch Crafty Carver 4Skin Tattooist Funeral Motorcycles Bad Dog Custom Imaging What A Picture Event Photography Motorcycle Action Group Birds of Prey (Friday & Saturday) Brown Bear - our very own Trading Post for bring and buy Harley and bike related items. This year s commemorative Rally Pin colour is chosen to represent our 25 th year. Pins are for sale in the Rally shop. 8 13
Local Information Morrisons - Clipbush Lane, Fakenham, NR21 8SW Filling Stations Shell - Creak Road, Fakenham, NR21 9HT Morrisons - Clipbush Lane, Fakenham, NR21 8SW Supermarkets Tesco - 17 Oak St, Town Centre, Fakenham, NR21 9DX On Site Catering The Prince of Wales Bar will be open ALL day every day and long into the night, with a Happy Hour 6pm - 7pm each day. This year we have exclusive use of the new Rally Chill-Out Zone in the The Cool Roxy Bar too! We are delighted to introduce to you one of our sponsors; Bullards Beers of Norwich - who have supplied our Rally special ale Bullard No.3; an Amber Ale at 4.7% with a malty and satisfying finish, brewed with Norfolk malted barley and hops from both the UK and the USA. Taxis Fakenham Pharmacy Nearest Vets D.I.Y, BBQ Camping bits Newsagent & Post Office 12 Near and Far 01328 853636 Tiny s Taxis 01328 888888 Anglia Taxis 01328 878111 Bay - Kars 01328 853868 Meditrina House, Trinity Road, Fakenham NR21 8SY Open till 10pm Mon - Sat and 7pm Sun Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons Racecourse Drive, Dereham Road, Fakenham, NR21 7NA NES Electrical Ltd. 11 Bridge Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AG Martin s, 9 Millers Walk, Fakenham, NR21 9AP The Prince of Wales restaurant is serving Breakfast from 7am on Fri, Sat & Sun The Gallow restaurant at the sports centre is serving Dinner every evening with a tempting selection of pub classics and desserts Further catering options include: Natural Born Grillers local, organic and freshly prepared breakfast from 7am Aroy D Thai Food freshly made authentic Thai cuisine with accompaniments new at this year s event ~ Dogzillas street food including gourmet hotdogs, chilli and chow Free Tea & Coffee available at the Brown Bear trading post from 11.30am to 5pm 9
Ride In bike Show Fakenham Racecourse Site There is a Ride - In bike show on site on Saturday afternoon after the Sheringham ride-out returns. With lots of categories, your bike may well be selected for more than one by our team of invited judges, so why not enter? This year bikes entering the show will line up as directed in front of the trader village. Rally Information In the event of an emergency call 999 Our site address is: The Racecourse, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 7NY Rally Phone: 07972 690856 TOILETS & SHOWERS Speed Limit on site is 5mph Cars/vans/trucks must be parked off site in the designated car-park. Only vehicles displaying a parking pass may park on-site. All dogs must be kept on leads and owners are reminded to clear up after their dogs; please exercise dogs in the designated area. No Open Fires permitted; Disposable BBQ s must be kept off the grass. Do not place BBQ s inside tents or enclosed areas at any time. 10 11