The Royal British Legion Riders Branch May

The Royal British Legion Riders Branch
Lincolnshire Squadron & E Mids Area
May
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 18.00 until 21.00 ‘ish, the WAVE (Waddington Aircraft
Viewing Enclosure) is on the A15 about a mile from Bracebridge Heath.
The Star and Garter, Metheringham LN3 3BX - Bike and Trike Night - every Tuesday from 18.30.
Monthly
Deano & Julie welcome you to the Pie & Pea meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month, times: 19002100
Market Place Café, Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3FJ
Waddington RBL Club - Sunday Lunch, every 1st Sunday, Sunday Brunch, every 3rd Sunday
Lincs RBLR Meet - every 3rd 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 3rd Wednesday at 19.30 and for Brunch every 3rd Sunday at
Waddington Legion Club - Please mark the dates on your calendar
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Registered Charity No: 219279
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Forthcoming Events
27th Apr 2014
Maplethorpe Bike Fest
17th May 2014
The Cheque Presentation
And Camping Weekend
Meet at Louth Market Place for a steady ride
in. Meet at 10.30 for a 11.00 departure
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).
3rd - 5th May 2014
The Anchor Inn at Friskney
Free Camping. Live music. Ride outs etc.
Turn up any time Friday afternoon.
http://www.anchorfriskney.co.uk/
6th May 2014
Bikes and Burgers
Come and join the fun, Bikes & Burgers night
in Melton Mowbray. Informal meet on the 1st
Tuesday of every month to raise money for the
Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air
Ambulance, Caddies Cafe will be serving hot
food & drinks and will again be making a
donation for every item of food sold.
Caddies Café, 17 Beler Way,
Melton Mowbray, LE13 0DG
The programme for Saturday is roughly
this;
1000hrs/10.00am - Ride out as proposed to
the coast, Sully Sullivan organising it.
1400hrs/2.00pm - 1430hrs/2.30pm - Riders
return from the coast
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
Meet at the Friendly Farmer for a 16.00
departure to Melton.
7th May2014
Pie and Pea Night
Come and have a feed at the Market Place
Café, Ripley with Deano & crew
19.00 - 21.00.
10th May 2014
Memorial Run
Meet up at the Friendly Farmer for a leisurely
ride to the Legion Club at Arlewas or to the
Nadee at Findern. Depart 10.00 prompt. The
service starts at 14.00.
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Weather Permitting We Will Also Be Playing
Medieval Games Including Motorbike
Jousting !!
TICKET BOOKINGS ARE AVAILABLE VIA
PAYPAL AT ONLY £10.00 EACH, & YOU
WILL RECIEVE YOUR WRISTBANDS ON
YOUR ARRIVAL
18th May 2014
Brunch Meet at Waddington RBL Club
Meet at 10.30 for 11.00 - Full English Breakfast,
followed by (weather permitting) a ride to be
decided.
RBL Club Waddington
Malt Kiln Lane,
Waddington,
Lincoln LN5 9RT
25th May 2014
21st May 2014
Lincs Riders Meet at Waddington RBL Club
RBLR Day at the Ace Cafe
The usual monthly evening meet to start at
20.00. No sewing tonight ‘cos your machinist
is away to Wales on holiday camping with a
few other Riders
Depart the Friendly Farmer for the ride down
the A1 to the Ace Café.
Times and more detail when known via email.
23rd 26th May 2014
1st June 2014
Charity BBQ
The Middle Earth Mud Bath
F2 Motorcycles Ltd, 290 Leverington
Common, Wisbech, PE13 5JG
are hosting a “Bring your own BBQ”, 12 noon
to 4 pm. F2 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.
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
1st June 2014
The Ride of Respect
The Bands Booked Are ;Friday ... FACE OF A STRANGER ...
RUBICON
Saturday ... We Are Legion ...
GLAMBUSTERS
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 2013.
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
We need volunteers for all manner of roles as
we will be supporting the Founders and the
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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.
If you have any questions about anything to do
with the Ride of Respect, please contact
Sheepy on chairman@rblr.co.uk 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.
https://donations.britishlegion.org.uk/rideofres
pect - to register.
15h June 2014
Lincoln Bike Fest
In its 9th year, bikers will once again be
coming together for a day of music and
entertainment on Lincoln's Brayford
Waterfront.
A large display of old, new and custom
motorbikes from across the country will be
lined up along the Brayford Waterfront.
Complementing this will be live music and
club stands giving bikers the opportunity to
sign up to new clubs.
Come and join the fun, enjoy looking at the
amazing display of bikes and find out about
local Bike Clubs, or just sit outside one of the
waterfront cafes and enjoy the great music and
fabulous atmosphere.
14th June 2014
21st June 2014
Scunthorpe Armed Forces Day
Stonebroom Carnival
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
Stonebroom , Derbyshire, Will be putting on a
village carnival on Saturday 14th June 2014.
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
YORKSHIRE & LINCOLNSHIRE
SCATTER CHALLENGE
Navigational Scatter challenge taking in the
Lincolnshire Wolds and the Yorkshire Moors.
Retrieving clues whilst riding some fantastic
roads – this is not a race!
Shields for all finishers and medallions for
pillions
For further details contact Barb on the Club
phone 07949 726044 or
Rob robertdouglas249@hotmail.com
07985648549
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Enjoy the day and please: Ride with Pride,
Ride with Respect and Ride to Remember.
28th June 2014
AMRR
28th June 2014
Gainsborough Cadets - Armed Forces Day
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 2014.
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.
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).
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 
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:
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!
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The Lincoln Knights Scooter Club are a group
of like minded individuals with an interest in
Classic scooters (mainly Vespas and
Lambrettas). Scoot to the Waterfront is a
charity event held once a year on the Brayford
Waterfront which has raised hundreds of
pounds for various charities.
Previous events have attracted numerous
Vespa and Lambretta “classic” scooters (as
well as an assortment of other marques) from
all over the country and have previously raised
funds for the Air Ambulance and Great
Ormond Steet Hospital. There will be over 200
scooters parked along the waterfront with
many of these riding through the city.
28th 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.
28th 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?
19th & 20th 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.
The Riders will be supporting the local RBL
Branch so bikes wanted 08.45 - 17.25.
Contact Dave or Frank for more detail.
2nd 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.
5th & 6th July 2014
RAF Waddington Air Show
The Riders Branch will be on show at this
weekend - Volunteers wanted
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.
25th - 27th 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
12th July 2014
Scoot to the Waterfront, Lincoln
Keep a look out for scooters from across the
country arriving on the Brayford Waterfront
for custom shows, a ride out and live music.
Scoot to the Waterfront includes live
music, dealer stalls, a raffle and a rideout
through the city as well as trophies for the best
scooters.
Look out for all the different scooters across
the city and go and see the stands,
entertainment and, of course, scooters, along
the Brayford Waterfront through the day.
Tickets will cost £12.00 per
person (pre-ordered before
1st July) and £16.00 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.
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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).
9th August 2014
Albies Treasure Hunt
Dig out your Pirate Hat, Wooden Leg and
favourite parrot to join us on Saturday 9th
August to dig up some buried treasure. Follow
the clues and find the treasure along the way
for your chance to be crowned Albies Pirate
scavenger of 2014.
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.
The hunt will take place in and around the
beautiful scenic county of Rutland, Englands
smallest county.
Any questions, queries or suggestions send
them over to us at nationalrally@rblr.co.uk or
contact me on 07952577521
It’s up to you how you want to go treasure
hunting. Whether you choose to be a lone
pirate or part of a
family or friends
crew, you'll have a
great day out
followed by a superb
evening of fun and
laughter all in the
name of charity.
25th - 27th July 2014
Leathered in Lincoln Rally
The Halfway Heroes MCC Leathered in
Lincoln Rally details are as follows:
Dates: 26th, 27th, 28th July 2014.
Location: Whisby Garden Centre. Off the A46
bypass (LN6 9BY)
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:
There will be great
prizes on offer for
The Best Pirate
Crew and Best
Dressed Treasure
Hunter!
Everyone is welcome to enter using any mode
of transport they wish and all money raised
will be donated to The Royal British Legion
Poppy Appeal.
Exhibit A
Detonator
Gatecrashers
And the 'Smacked Arrse Comedy Show. (Rick
Hulse.)
The full details will be available on our
website http://albiestreasurehunt.rblr.co.uk/
Start Point 52°39'31.3"N 0°33'27.9"W
Camping is also available at Shacklewell
Hollow Scout Camp, on the A606 between
Empingham & Stamford (just look out for the
Pirate Flags). Get yourselves ready to set sail
from 11.00am!!!
Theme this year is 'Vikings'
3rd 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.
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31st July - 3rd August
Million in 10 Rally
Good pub grub - Silly games - Bonfire - Raffle
Free hot drinks all weekend - Cheap breakfast
- Run out on Saturday to a local pub/restaurant
A Riders Branch Rally to be held at Calstock,
Devon. More info’, contact Frank or Dave
No dogs
Cars & vans by prior arrangement only.
Disabled welcome
Supporting NABD & GOSH
17th August 2014
Brackley Festival of Motorcycling
Further detail when known
For more information please telephone
07870 704533
Cheques or postal orders made payable to
Cernunnos MCC
47 Kings Avenue, Atherstone, Warwickshire,
CV9 1JY
The Riders Branch will be on show at this
weekend - Volunteers wanted
6th September
Fish & Chip Ride out
25th - 28th September 2014
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.
Back to Basics Rally
Held in the Forest of Dean - Further detail
when known
13th - 14th September
Bunny Bash Rally
A Riders Branch Rally to be held at Borden,
Hampshire. More info’, contact Frank or
Dave
th
25th October
Lincolnshire Poppy Appeal Launch
st
19 - 21 September 2014
Mabon Rally
County Poppy Appeal Launch at East Kirkby
Aviation Centre. More detail when known.
Cernunnos MCC
Present the 14th Mabon Rally
Traditional rally at Robin Hood pub, Clifton
Reynes near Olney, North Buckinghamshire,
MK46 5DR
Site opens at 14.00 on Friday 19th
Sept and tickets only £10.00 each
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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:
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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 www.facebook.com/allyearbiker
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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
Next Issue - June 2014
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 01522751154 / 07952 577521
Or Frank on frankthebike@aol.com
Phone/text 07553 812911
Or
See the Riders Branch Forum
If you have any ideas or improvements for this SRO, please let me know. Feel
free to print and share or email to your friends & acquaintances.
Next Issue - April 2014
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