the royal british legion riders...

Safeguarding the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in H. M. Armed Forces

Registered Charity No: 219279

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The Royal British Legion Riders Branch

Lincolnshire Squadron & E Mids. Area

February 2019

Weekly & Monthly Lincolnshire and other Recommended Events:

Weekly

See Lincolnshire Bike Nights

Sunday Lunchtime visit to your local RBL Club:

1) Your Local Club (Let me have details)

2) Your Local Club (Let me have details)

Monthly

See Lincolnshire Bike Nights

Lincoln MAG - Contact Trev Bridgwood - 07977 477 709

Lincolnshire Riders meet every 1st Wednesday from 19.30 @ The

Fox & Hounds, Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 9SP.

and for Brunch every 3rd Sunday at 10.30 at the WAVE on the A15

by Waddington Airfield

Should you wish to advertise your event or whatever

in these pages - contact me (phone & email at end of this missive)

"It's Free"

Booking now open for the The 2019 Non Attendance Rally.

This Years is one of the easiest to attend, We meet at the End Of The Rainbow!

https://www.legionnar.org.uk/web/



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Last Month

13th January 2019

Lincolnshire RBL. County Conference.

3 Members attended an informative Conference

with the unexpected presentation to myself of a

County Certificate of Appreciation from The

County Patron: Mr. Toby Dennis ( Lord Lieutenant

of Lincolnshire) for all the work and support given

by the RBLR to County Events,

25th January 2019

Funeral of Peter Johnson DFC & Bar, Eastoft

One member of the Lincolnshire Squadron went to

this well attended funeral.

Unfortunately we have no pictures but person

seen on the TV news.

26th & 27th January 2019

Springfields Bike Show, Spalding

Over the 3 days of the event, 11 members helped

with the stand and various others visited.

2 of the events Special Guests Bradley Ray & Steve

Plater came onto the stand and were presented with

Biker Poppy pins.



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Upcoming Events

Events with an Orange background to the

header are the ones we have been invited

to attend.

FEBRUARY

3rd February 2019

M62 Coach Bomb, Memorial Parade

Starts 10:00 at Hartshead Moor Services, West

Bound Services.

4th February 2019

Derbyshire Meet & Greet

19:00 at Shirland Miners Welfare, Shirland,

Alfreton, DE55 6BA.

Food if required is: - Meat Pie, Peas, Chips & Gravy

which need to be ordered by 31st January

6th February 2019

Lincolnshire Monthly Meet

As usual we will be at the Fox & Hounds, Newark

Road, Lincoln, LN6 9SP.

19:30 for 20:00 start.

The Pub serves food until 20:00 and you could

make an evening of it.



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15th February 2019

BMF/Youthbike, Crunchy Sleeping Bag Rally

The Heneage Arms, Hainton, Lincolnshire LN8 6LX This February, the BMF is hosting a 'back to basics' rally. The rally will take place on February 15-17 at The Heneage Arms, Hainton, Lincolnshire. There will be food, a bar and live music, with hot drinks available 24 hours. Music will be performed on Friday and Saturday nights. Any profits will be shared between the BMF and National Youthbike. Fully accessible toilets but no showers. No open fires - off the ground fire pits accepted by prior permission. Tickets £12 BMF members. £15 non-members (plus £1 P&P). Buy tickets here: https://www.bmf.co.uk/events/show/140

At the Heneage Arms, Hainton, Lincolnshire, LN8

6LX.

Tickets - See Online

17th February 2019

Sunday Brunch

Meet at the WAVE 10.00 for

10.30 followed by a ride if

weather permits

21st February 2019

The RBLR-Notts’ Gathering

Rifle Volunteer

Forest Road, Skegby, NG17 3BL

19:00 to 20:30

MARCH

3rd March 2019

Lancaster Bomber Memorial, Ulceby

Cross

Commemoration Ceremonies in Respect of the

Crew of the Lancaster Bomber, Near Ulceby

Cross.

Muster 13:30 at the Memorial

(Junction of Partney Road & Harrington Road)

(South of Ulceby Cross)

Short Service at 14:00.

Concluded by Service at their Graves in Alford

Cemetery.

Then Food somewhere in Alford (TBC)

4th March 2019



Alfreton, DE55 6BA.

Food if required is: - Meat Pie, Peas, chips & Gravy

for £3.50 which need to be ordered by 28th Jan.

6th March 2019




19:30 for 20:00 start.



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17th March 2019

Sunday Brunch



weather permits

21st March 2019


Rifle Volunteer


19:00 to 20:30

APRIL

19th to 22nd April 2019

National Youthbike's Fat Skeleton Blues & Bikes

The Fat Skeleton Blues & Bikes Weekend returns in

April 2019 for another occasion of music,

motorbikes and all-round entertainment.

It is an important fundraising event for National

Youthbike, an organisation providing education and

opportunity for young people up and down the

country.

Fat Skeleton sees motorcycling clubs join forces to

raise crucial funds for this charity, and you can do

your bit by attending.

The event runs from April 19-22 at Cabourne Parva,

North Lincolnshire.

More Details can be found online

21st to 22nd April 2019

Home Front (40’s) Weekend

At Crich Transport Museum

27th & 28th April 2019

Bakewell Food Festival

The RBLR East Midlands will be having a presence at this event.



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MAY

3rd to 5th May 2019

MAG into the Valley Rally.

For details, see poster at end of Newsletter.

10th to 12th May 2019

You’ve Been NABBED Rally

See end of Newsletter for details

11th May 2019

Branch Memorial Ride to the NMA.

Meet at the Friendly Farmer, A46, A17, A1

Roundabout, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY @ 09.30 for a 10.15. departure to the

services at Jnct A50/A38 (Derby & Burton

Services) Etwall Road, Willington, Derby

DE65 6DX at about 11.15.

There is then a possibility of the Derby &

Nott’s Riders joining us here for a joint

ride in, Dep’t 11.45 to the Arboretum - if

you are at the Mudbath. See above details

The Memorial Service starts at 14.00

Any who are attending please advise me, so

we do not leave you behind.

Names of Volunteers to me please

12th May 2019

Lincolnshire County Rededication

Service.

Details when known

12th May 2019

IBCC inSPIRE2019 Ride

Building on the success of the event in 2018, inSpire2019 will take place on 12th May 2019 but with one key difference. By popular demand this year we WILL have a marshalled Ride-In to the event arriving at the IBCC in time for the event start at midday. Final details for the Ride-In to follow once finalised with Lincolnshire Highways. Like the event in 2018, only bigger, with even more to see, the Ride In and the amazing International Bomber Command Centre itself. 12th My 2019. As with 2018 all process will go to our charities, the IBCC (70%), the RAF Benevolent Fund (20%) and Motorcycle Outreach (10%).

See Poster at end of Newsletter



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17th May 2019

Rorke's Drift Rally 2019 Fundraiser and Bike

Show

Order early to be entered into Crimbo

Prize Draw for a chance to win £100..:-)

*Ticket Info

*£18 pp to include patch, pin and prize

draw. Entrance to Bike Show.

:-) *Paypal, use pay friends and family

option and put

[email protected] as your friends

email, and in notes put

names of ticket holders and a contact email

addy for your tickets to

be sent to. YOU NEED TO BRING

THESE TO SIGN IN.

18th May 2019

Chesterfield Lord Mayor’s Parade

More Details when known

18th May 2019

1st Chesterfield Day, Collecting


18th & 19th May 2019

MCN Festival of Motorcycling

More details when known

19th May 2019

Mablethorpe Car & Bike Show

We have been invited by Mablethorpe RBL branch

and asked if any Riders could support them.

King George V Playing Fields, Sherwood Road,

Mablethorpe, LN12 1HU

OS Grid Ref TF504855 on map 122.

I will be leaving The New England Hotel, Wide

Bargate, Boston at 08:45

If anybody is available, please

advise me.

18th & 19th May 2019

RBL Annual Conference

The 2019 Annual Conference will be held in Bournemouth

24th to 27th 2019

Adventure Before Dementia Rally

See Poster at end of Newsletter for Details.



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JUNE

8th & 9th June 2019

Halfway Heroes MCC Custom Show. Take 2

Lincoln Morrlands Railway FC Bikes, beer, bands and food... Oh and a camping option, limited spaces. Rock disco as well as a ride to the Brayford Bike Fest the following day if you are camping. Prices tbc, but won't break the bank.


9th June 2019

Lincoln Bike Fest

10:00 to 17:00

Bikers from across the Lincoln area come

together for a day of music and entertainment

alongside a display of motorbikes on Lincoln's

Brayford Waterfront.

12th June 2019

Lancaster Bike Night

East Kirkby Aviation Heritage Centre

Lincolnshire bike night

Gathering of hundreds of Motorbikes of

all makes to watch an evening taxy run of

the Lancaster.

The Centre is open all day through, but

Bikes start to arrive at around 6.30-

7.00pm. All are welcome whether you

are a biker or not. Admission fees are

£5.00 per bike or £5.00 per head (when

without a bike).

We also have the band 'Last Chance'

playing in the hangar from 7pm onwards.

Lancaster Taxy Run at 8.00pm



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14th to 16th June 2019

RBLR 1000 Charity Ride.

Detailed Information for the 2019 RBLR1000

Saturday 15th June 2019

This is a sponsored long-distance motorcycle ride to

raise money for the Royal British Legion's Poppy

Appeal. The event has been running since 2009 and

has always had well over 100 riders taking part

every year. You don't all ride together, you choose

which route to ride and either ride on your own, or

with friends.

All routes start and finish in one central location

near Leeds in Yorkshire on a Saturday near to the

Summer Solstice, meaning that apart from a few

hours, the whole route can be ridden in daylight. If

you complete a 1000-mile route in less than 24

hours, you'll automatically become a member of the

Iron Butt Association.

More info on this link

http://www.rblr1000.co.uk/

See Posters at end of Newsletter

21st to 23rd June 2019

MAG Farmyard Party


22nd June 2019

2nd Chesterfield Day, Collecting


25th June 2019

Spalding Armed Forces Day Parade

We have again been invited to attend this parade

from 10:30 in Spalding.

You are cordially invited to the Red Lion Hotel for

Tea/Coffee at 10.00 - Muster in Hall Place at

10.45am, to march into Market Street at 11am for a

short service. We have a singer followed by the

service by the Rev. John Bennett followed by

refreshments at St Mary & St. Nicolas Church

afterwards. Tuesday is our Market Day, it is good to

have the community involved with this event and it

would be great to have you joining us for the

celebration.

I will arrange an RV closer to the time.


http://www.rblr1000.co.uk/



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JULY

4th July 2019

Boston Bike Night

STILL TO BE CONFIRMED

We will again be having a stand at this event along

with Boston RBL Branch and welcome any

volunteers who wish to help.

More Details when known.


6TH July 2019

Bakewell Carnival

The Riders Branch has again been invited to take

part in the Carnival Parade.

We are well received, and a donation is made to the

Poppy Appeal for our taking part.

I am proposing that for Lincolnshire Riders we

have an RV at the Friendly Farmer, A17/A46 at

Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY

09:45 for 10:00 departure to Bakewell.

Then RV in Bakewell at the Agricultural Centre

for 12:30 to Flag Up.

Depart 13:00 to ride into Carnival Field.


7th July 2019

Classic Motorcycle Day. Crich Tramway

Details when known

12th to 14th July 2019

Bullfrog Bash Rally, Sleaford


13th July 2019

Barton Bike Night (Day)

Details when known

13th July 2019

Whitwell Gala

The RBLR East Midlands will be attending this

event.

More details when known

13th & 14th July 2019

Woodhall Spa 40's Weekend

The Woodhall Spa 40s Festival consists of a wide variety of 40s ‘Home Front’ themed events which take place at numerous venues across the village throughout the weekend. We charge for Park & Ride and several of the concerts are ticket only; but, other than that all the entertainment throughout the village is free!

13th & 14th July 2019

Staveley Armed Forces Weekend

From 08:00 to 18:00 Daily

Poolsbrook Country Park, Marmillion Drive,

Chesterfield, S43 3WL.



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24th July 2019

Sutton on Sea Bike Night

Details when known

The Riders Branch are attending to assist

Mablethorpe RBL


Leathered in Lincoln Rally

At The-Coach-And-Horses-In-

Billinghay-

We will be having a presence at this event with

Poppy Merchandise available.

See end of Newsletter for Event details


National Rally

To be held in Wales.

See the Forum

29th July 2019

Louth Bike Night

See Poster at end of Newsletter for details

AUGUST

2nd to 4th August 2019

MAG Yorkshire Pudding Rally


3rd August 2019

3rd Chesterfield Day, Collecting


3rd & 4th August 2019

Baston in The Blitz

Details when known

10th to 11th August 2019

Crich 40s Weekend

The East Midlands Area are invited to attend the

40's weekend at Crich once again this year. Once

again, we will be located where we were placed last

year - smack bang outside the visitor entrance - both

sides again. These weekends are always well

supported and will therefore once again give us the

opportunity to raise some donations for the PA and

awareness of what we are about and the importance

of remembrance

17th & 18th August 2019

BMF Dambuster Rally

Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattersall

Thorpe, Nr Coningsby, Lincolnshire,

LN4 4PL



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24th August 2019

Stonedeaf Festival


24th August 2019

War Memorial Village, Derby


30th August to 1st September 2019

MAG Stormin the Castle Rally

Details when known

SEPTEMBER

3rd September 2019

Merchant Navy Day

Boston War Memorial muster at 10.30 for a

11.00 service

8th September 2019

Wickenby Airfield Memorial Service

We have again been asked to attend this event and

display our bikes before the service.

The Café will be open for breakfast if you require

one.

See poster at end for further details.


14th September 2019

4th Chesterfield Day, Collecting


15th September 2019

Battle of Britain Parade, Boston

Meet in St. Botolphs Church, Boston, The Stump 1120hrs on Sunday 16th Sept. Small pay and display car park at the rear. Service then march past by RAF Coningsby, Boston Cadet Units, etc and hopefully a flypast.



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29th September 2019

Lancaster Bomber Memorial Service

SIBSEY LANCASTER MEMORIAL TRUST

Annual Memorial Service in the field

Sunday 29th September at 2.30pm

Commemorating the Crew of Lancaster ED 503 –

No. 9 Squadron

Sibsey Northlands in the field (approx. PE22 0UF)

look out for direction signs

Everyone welcome and please come back to Sibsey

Village Hall for free refreshments;

this event is free with free parking and a free bus

from Tattershall Market Place at 1.30pm

The Lancaster had been confirmed to perform at fly

past and we are hopeful that the issues with the

Merlin engine will be solved by October.

In 1943 a Lancaster aircraft crashed in a field at

Sibsey Northland killing all members of the crew.

One member of the crew was recovered and he is

buried in Scotland....

The aircraft and men are buried where they fell; the

ground was too marshy to allow any recovery.

I am proposing an RV in the Car Park

outside the New England Hotel n Wide

Bargate, Boston, ( 49 Wide Bargate, Boston

PE21 6SH )

13:00 for 13:30 departure to Sibsey

Northlands.


OCTOBER

4th to 6th October 2019

Ashover Festival of Lights


6th October 2019

Ride To The Wall

RTTW is a unique motorcycling event

which gives motorcyclists an opportunity to

gather together at a place of remembrance,

to pay their respects to our serving and fallen

service men and women and in doing so,

raise funds solely for perpetuating their

memory and recognising the sacrifice made.

I am proposing we Meet at the Friendly

Farmer @ 09.30 for a 10.15. departure to

the services at Jnct A50/A38 (Derby &

Burton Services) Etwall Road, Willington,

Derby

DE65 6DX at about 11.15.

Dep’t 11.45 to the Arboretum




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13th October 2019

Swadlincote Ride of Remembrance

Swadlincote Bus Station

9 Toulmin Dr, Swadlincote DE11 0BH

The annual Swadlincote Ride for

Remembrance to Bakewell kicks off their

Poppy Appeal again this year.

Registration starts from 9am and the Ride

will leave as always at 11am following the

Act of Remembrance.

25th October 2019

Eckington Poppy Appeal Launch

On Friday October 26th the Poppy Launch

for the Parish of Eckington, near Sheffield

will be taking place in the town centre.

This event is growing in meaning and

attendance by the public every year.

We can collect a decent pot for the Poppy

Appeal too. If anybody wants to attend, please let me know and I will arrange an RV.

26th October 2019

Lincolnshire Poppy Appeal Launch

The Launch of Lincolnshire’s Poppy Appeal is held

at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre in East

Kirkby every year combining a Service with

Lancaster taxy runs.

The Service starts at 11.15.

More Info and RV when details known

Lancaster taxy run at 2.00pm

Names of Attendees to me please

along with who wants Breakfast.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Swadlincote-Bus-Station/189014451120416



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NOVEMBER

November 2019

East Kirkby - Lancaster Night Taxy Run and

Firework Display

One of the County's biggest firework displays, and a

night taxy run with Avro Lancaster NX611 at

7.00pm.

Feel the atmosphere of a WW2 airfield at night.

This year’s fireworks will see the culmination of

many years’ experience here at the Centre giving us

the best display we have ever had. Not only will

you be able to see the fireworks you will also be

able to feel their power as they explode and cascade

in the skies over this very historic location.

This is possibly our best value event as you can join

us for 11 hours experiencing the Lancaster taxy runs

at day and night, enjoy a hog roast, play with glow

sticks, watch a WW2 German Searchlight and most

importantly build memories for years to come with

the biggest firework display at the Centre.

8th November 2019

Boston, Opening of Remembrance

Garden

Boston RBL have invited the Riders to attend the

Opening of The Remembrance Garden on the

8th November at 10:30.

I propose to meet at B&Q Boston, PE21 7JD at

09:15 for a Ride in departing 10:00.


9th to 10th November 2019

AMCA Skegness Beach Races

The AMCA are holding Beach Races at Skegness

again this year and have asked for our help selling

programmes as in previous years.

The AMCA have in the past given 50p of each

program sold to the Poppy Appeal.

We are required on Saturday from 09:45 to approx.

14:00 and Sunday 10:30 to approx. 14:00

Parking is in Princess Parade Car Park off South

Parade at the South End of the Boating Lake. (South

from the clock Tower)


10th November 2019

Stamford Remembrance Parade

The Riders branch has again been invited to attend

Stamford Parade on 10th November 2019

I would suggest that those wishing to attend meet as

per previous years – McDonalds in Ryhall Road

PE9 1TX at 09.30 for a ride to the town centre.




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10th November 2019

Halfway Heroes Remembrance Ride

Ride to Woodhall Spa from the Fox & Hounds

Depart 13:30.

16th November 2019

Riders Branch AGM

Saturday 16 Nov 2019 1300hrs start

Oldbury RBL Club

Windsor Road Oldbury

West Midlands B68 8NY

DECEMBER

2nd December 2019



Alfreton, DE55 6BA.

Food if required is: - Meat Pie, Peas, Chips & Gravy

for £3.50 which need to be ordered by

28th November

4th December 2019




19:30 for 20:00 start.



15th December 2019

Sunday Brunch



weather permits

19th December 2019


Rifle Volunteer


19:00 to 20:30



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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:

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

The WAVE Snack Bar

W.A.V.E on the A15 near RAF

Waddington

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Welcome to Raw Steel Choppers.

R.S.C was formed by Stuart Thompson OM (String) in the summer of 2011 with the aim to provide an

engineering service for the customisation and modification of all style motorcycles and parts.

This includes unique styled parts to meet your design specifications, such as:

One off builds / Alterations

Handle Bars / Sissy bars

Battery boxes

Frames / Exhaust mods

Yoke stem replacement and much more………..

I can also offer services such as:

Machine work (milling & turning)

Welding, MIG / TIG (steel & aluminium)

CAD design

CNC machining of billet parts

powder coating / painting

Chrome & Polishing

Frames by RSC

parts by RSC

All parts are handmade or machined with top quality materials by qualified engineers. Quality low cost parts

provided by Bikers for Bikers.

To contact Raw steel choppers, for information or questions on the service we provide

please email: [email protected]

Tel; 07814 540528

Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm.

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Members Recommendations

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Address

• 6 high street • Broughton • North Lincolnshire

Phone 01652 653332

Telephone 01205 724314 Mobile 07889 131313

email [email protected] 15 Willington Road,

Kirton, Boston,

Lincolnshire, PE20 1EP

09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Saturday

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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 Andy on [email protected]

phone 07920 760097

If there's no answer, please leave a message

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.

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