Leaving Somers Road Car Park Wisbech at 08.30am to ride to Reepham Market Place to meet with Norfolk RBLR.
We will leave Reepham Market Place at 10.00am to ride to Halsey House, expected arrival at 10.30am
Please bring hot cross buns/biscuits to share over a cup of tea and a chat with the RBL Care Home residents. We will leave Halsey House at 12.30
Onward to Roosters Barn, Reepham, M/C garage, café where there will be a BBQ and Autojumble and maybe some music. Make our way home from there.
Feel free to dress according to the season!
The Shakedown returns to our seafront for a fantastic FREE family fun day and a must for any motorcycle enthusiasts
We have been given the RBLR stand and a kit drop stand for FOC and RBLR members are Marshalling
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RV points and exact timings to follow
Located on Sleaford Road (A15), Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN5 9FG
Opposite the Vulcan XM607 – Black Buck
If weather is kind to us, we could have a ride out after 12:00.
If weather not good, why not use the car.
I have brought this event forward so that The Riders can attend the International Bomber Command Centre, Inspire Ride after the Brunch as requested.
We will be attending the Anzac Day Parade in Leighterton. We form up in the Primary School about 14.00 to march down for the Service at 15.00. We will RV at Hardwicke RBL at 11.00 for a gentle ride up to Leighterton where you can purchase light refreshments if you wish.
Here in Oxon we have traditionally held a social and meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month held at a variety of locations across the county. As with all Branch events this is open to all comers who would like to join us.
Odd months are at a variety of locations to allow for travel times and distances to be varied. I will update these as we decide where to go.
Agenda
If you have any items for the Agenda, please do let me know and I will add them accordingly. (Linky Thing)
Meeting Opens
- Introductions / Apologies / Visitors
- Matters Arising from previous minutes
- NON Agenda Items
- Recent Events
- Upcoming Events
Meeting Closes
RV, Springfields shopping centre, Spalding to depart there at 08.30
We will ride to the Aviation Heritage Centre which is the start location for the Wolds Motorcycle Run. We will arrive in time for those who wish to register and join the ride which will leave at 10.30.
The WWII aircraft museum will be open during the day with Lancaster taxi runs during the afternoon
Bike Run and North Weald Family fun day
If you want to do the run register at ehaat.org/mc
We have a stand at the fun day with all our Poppy bits. I have the regional kit there too.
Set up time from 07.30 No vehicle movement will be allowed on site during the event between the times of 10.00am – 16.00pm So if your bike is on the stand no moving till 16.00 pm
Tickets are for the Ride Fun day is free.
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
Please gather for 1945hrs with the meeting starting at 2000hrs.
King George V Road,
Bovington,
Wareham
BH20 6JQ
Thanks
Ride safe
An opportunity to meet the rest of the guys ‘n’ gals from around the area.
EVENT CANCELLED
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
The annual charity Lechlade Duck Race, organised by volunteers from RAF Brize Norton, is a great family day out for all ages. With live music, stall and traders, fun fair rides, farm animals, food, drinks, sweets and ice creams, entertainers … and DUCKS! 6000 of them in fact, heading their way down the River Thames, with the winner collecting a £300 prize for their ‘owner’, plus lots of other prizes on the day.
Are you a local business? Join our Friends of Lechlade Duck Race through one of our sponsorship packages or by entering a Giant Duck in the Corporate Duck Race with a chance to win the coveted Quack Trophy or even The Bloor Homes Best Dressed Award! See some of our previous contenders.
Join us on May Day Bank Holiday for lots of fun!!
EVENT CANCELLED
The Memorial Ride is a major Branch event and all members are asked to attend in order to pay our respects to our fellow Riders who have sadly passed away over the previous 12 month period.
Memorial service at the Inniskilling Fusiliers Memorial
11:00 – 14:00 Arrival at the NMA
14:00 – 14:30 Memorial service at the Inniskilling Fusiliers Memorial
14:30 – 17:00 Departure at leisure
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Monthly Brunch / Ride
All are welcome to join us for this social gathering. A decision will be made on where to ride to before hand or as late as on the day. If you wish to just join us for brunch you will be more than welcome.
Veterans Day Parade
Newtownards
Sunday 10th May 2020 1500hrs
Parade or Guard of Honour to be determined.
Parade steps off from the RBL Church Square on to Conway Square
We will have a club stand with camping. Free weekend camp pass for every bike displayed. Anybody that wants to attend please contact me so that I can ensure we have enough passes and space. Social weekend and raising awareness of the RBLR within a motorcycle community.
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This will be to man the stand and see some of the racing. 6 bikes required.
Please sign up on the Forum.
Dear Member,
Further to my recent email about the Legion’s response and planning around the Covid-19 pandemic, I wanted to provide you an update on our Annual Conference.
I am sorry to say that we have had to make the decision to cancel this year’s Annual Conference in its current form. We will be exploring other options and next steps and will keep you informed of our plans around this. We have been considering this as the Covid-19 situation has been unfolding, balancing the desire to mitigate any cost of cancellation with a timely decision.
The Government has been very clear in their advice on self-isolating and social distancing, and as per my recent email to you, we are strongly encouraging all our members to follow the advice given.
I know many of you will be disappointed by this, as am I, but we really feel it is in the best interests of our members, volunteers and employees’ health and wellbeing.
With regards to the VE Day commemorations, we will let you know when we have more information from the Government and what they are planning to do given the pandemic.
We will continue our discussions and planning for how we can support our local communities through our operations and members. We will of course continue to keep you updated as we work through this challenging time.
Please do your best to share this information with all of your members, to help keep everyone up to date.
Best wishes,
Una Cleminson
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Postponed – Postponed – Postponed – Postponed – Postponed
This will be to man the stand and see some of the racing. 6 bikes required.
Please sign up on the Forum.
Dear Member,
Further to my recent email about the Legion’s response and planning around the Covid-19 pandemic, I wanted to provide you an update on our Annual Conference.
I am sorry to say that we have had to make the decision to cancel this year’s Annual Conference in its current form. We will be exploring other options and next steps and will keep you informed of our plans around this. We have been considering this as the Covid-19 situation has been unfolding, balancing the desire to mitigate any cost of cancellation with a timely decision.
The Government has been very clear in their advice on self-isolating and social distancing, and as per my recent email to you, we are strongly encouraging all our members to follow the advice given.
I know many of you will be disappointed by this, as am I, but we really feel it is in the best interests of our members, volunteers and employees’ health and wellbeing.
With regards to the VE Day commemorations, we will let you know when we have more information from the Government and what they are planning to do given the pandemic.
We will continue our discussions and planning for how we can support our local communities through our operations and members. We will of course continue to keep you updated as we work through this challenging time.
Please do your best to share this information with all of your members, to help keep everyone up to date.
Best wishes,
Una Cleminson
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Located on Sleaford Road (A15), Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN5 9FG
Opposite the Vulcan XM607 – Black Buck
If weather is kind to us, we could have a ride out after 12:00.
If weather not good, why not use the car.
I have brought this event forward so that The Riders can attend the International Bomber Command Centre, Inspire Ride after the Brunch as requested.
As usual the Ace Cafe is allowing the London Region to host its annual Branch/Poppy Appeal day.
This year we have had a complete change of music style, and gone with a band from Northamptonshire that said they would like to play for us:
So why not come along for a day in the “smoke”
Here in Oxon we have traditionally held a social and meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month held at a variety of locations across the county. As with all Branch events this is open to all comers who would like to join us.
Odd months are at a variety of locations to allow for travel times and distances to be varied. I will update these as we decide where to go.
Agenda
If you have any items for the Agenda, please do let me know and I will add them accordingly. (Linky Thing)
Meeting Opens
- Introductions / Apologies / Visitors
- Matters Arising from previous minutes
- NON Agenda Items
- Recent Events
- Upcoming Events
Meeting Closes
“The Road to Peace is Paved with Headstones”
THE COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION
ITS HISTORY AND LEGACY
As we commemorate the many anniversaries of The Great War and The Second World War there has been much focus on remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This talk highlights the role played by those far sighted men and women who established an organisation, now known as the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, so that remembrance of their sacrifice will endure in perpetuity. We will look at the architectural and physical characteristics of the cemeteries and memorials as well as the underlying principles that govern their design.
In addition, we will have a brief introduction to the Commission’s presence in Oxfordshire and the surrounding area.
Dick in the last 5 years has become a ‘Champion’ and Volunteer with The Commission and delivers talks to local community groups; history associations and schools and escorts tours to the local CWGC cemetery at Botley in Oxford. Dick is delighted to spread the story of this extraordinary organisation
Deddington Branch will be hosting an Open Evening on Saturday 30 May in their Parish Church at which Mr Dick Richards of the the Commonwealth War Graves Commission will present the history of the Commission and their work maintaining some 1.4 million CWGC graves in 23,000 locations worldwide.
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
Please gather for 1945hrs with the meeting starting at 2000hrs.
King George V Road,
Bovington,
Wareham
BH20 6JQ
Thanks
Ride safe
An opportunity to meet the rest of the guys ‘n’ gals from around the area.
EVENT CANCELLED
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
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Monthly Brunch / Ride
All are welcome to join us for this social gathering. A decision will be made on where to ride to before hand or as late as on the day. If you wish to just join us for brunch you will be more than welcome.
Located on Sleaford Road (A15), Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN5 9FG
Opposite the Vulcan XM607 – Black Buck
If weather is kind to us, we could have a ride out after 12:00.
If weather not good, why not use the car.
I have brought this event forward so that The Riders can attend the International Bomber Command Centre, Inspire Ride after the Brunch as requested.
Here in Oxon we have traditionally held a social and meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month held at a variety of locations across the county. As with all Branch events this is open to all comers who would like to join us.
Odd months are at a variety of locations to allow for travel times and distances to be varied. I will update these as we decide where to go.
Agenda
If you have any items for the Agenda, please do let me know and I will add them accordingly. (Linky Thing)
Meeting Opens
- Introductions / Apologies / Visitors
- Matters Arising from previous minutes
- NON Agenda Items
- Recent Events
- Upcoming Events
Meeting Closes
Postponed – Postponed – Postponed – Postponed – Postponed
This will be to man the stand and see some of the racing. 6 bikes required.
Please sign up on the Forum.
Windsor VE/VJ 75 is a one off event through the streets of Windsor organised through the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead with the help of the Military Vehicle Trust and the support of the RBLR (Hampshire & Berkshire).
The main event will be a parade through the streets of Windsor with Riders leading and following the parade with around 50 vintage vehicles and a marching contingent made up of youth organisations and military personnel with bands. There will also be a stall set up with a static bike display.
We are looking for around 30 riders, although we will happily accept more.
An opportunity to meet the rest of the guys ‘n’ gals from around the area.
EVENT CANCELLED
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
Please gather for 1945hrs with the meeting starting at 2000hrs.
King George V Road,
Bovington,
Wareham
BH20 6JQ
Thanks
Ride safe
RBLR Rally Cornwall 10th to 12th July 2020
Wendron Cricket Club, Underlane, Helston, TR13 0EJ
£20.00 per person for the weekend
Drumhead Friday night, and entertainment after
Saturday Ride out, Fancy Dress and entertainment
For further information contact Rose Jordan via RBLR Forum
This will be our first time attending this show, which we believe is a friendly show with something for everyone with stunning views.
Families and their four-legged friends will be flocking to Cirencester Park this summer to enjoy shopping, country pursuits, tasty treats, and much more at the Cotswold Show and Food Festival 2020
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Monthly Brunch / Ride
All are welcome to join us for this social gathering. A decision will be made on where to ride to before hand or as late as on the day. If you wish to just join us for brunch you will be more than welcome.
Support for Ely Youth Organisations and strengthen our links with Cambs ACF, Air Cadets and Royal Anglian Regiment.
VJ day celebrations will also be taking place.
Set up from 08.30, clear away approximately 5pm
Located on Sleaford Road (A15), Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN5 9FG
Opposite the Vulcan XM607 – Black Buck
If weather is kind to us, we could have a ride out after 12:00.
If weather not good, why not use the car.
I have brought this event forward so that The Riders can attend the International Bomber Command Centre, Inspire Ride after the Brunch as requested.
Here in Oxon we have traditionally held a social and meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month held at a variety of locations across the county. As with all Branch events this is open to all comers who would like to join us.
Odd months are at a variety of locations to allow for travel times and distances to be varied. I will update these as we decide where to go.
Agenda
If you have any items for the Agenda, please do let me know and I will add them accordingly. (Linky Thing)
Meeting Opens
- Introductions / Apologies / Visitors
- Matters Arising from previous minutes
- NON Agenda Items
- Recent Events
- Upcoming Events
Meeting Closes
31st July – 2nd August 2020 will see the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) stage the Annual Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza at South Cerney Airfield in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
The show is widely regarded as one of the biggest and best Steam, Vintage and Countryside events in the UK and attracts thousands of exhibitors and visitors from across the country whilst actively raising thousands of pounds for both national and regional charities.
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
Please gather for 1945hrs with the meeting starting at 2000hrs.
King George V Road,
Bovington,
Wareham
BH20 6JQ
Thanks
Ride safe
An opportunity to meet the rest of the guys ‘n’ gals from around the area.
EVENT CANCELLED
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
This will be to man the stand and see some of the racing. 4 bikes required.
We will also be manning the Helmet store in aid of the Poppy Appeal.
Please sign up on the Forum.
This will be to man the stand and see some of the racing. 4 bikes required.
We will also be manning the Helmet store in aid of the Poppy Appeal.
Please sign up on the Forum.
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Monthly Brunch / Ride
All are welcome to join us for this social gathering. A decision will be made on where to ride to before hand or as late as on the day. If you wish to just join us for brunch you will be more than welcome.
We have a Cambs876 remembrance service in Portsmouth on 13th August. A group of us will then ride to Folkestone and cross to Calais. We will stay overnight in Arras then onto Verdun the following day. Returning to the UK on 17th August.
Anybody that would like to join us please contact for details
Located on Sleaford Road (A15), Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN5 9FG
Opposite the Vulcan XM607 – Black Buck
If weather is kind to us, we could have a ride out after 12:00.
If weather not good, why not use the car.
I have brought this event forward so that The Riders can attend the International Bomber Command Centre, Inspire Ride after the Brunch as requested.
RBL Riders Northern Ireland Regional Rally 2020
Blue Circle Boar Club, Magheramorne, Larne.
21st to 23rd August 2020
Camping / Glamping / Vanning or Hoteling, your choice.
Very good and large Camping area, Bar on Site, Boat club will provide catering, Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Meal or we can BBQ. TBC
Entertainment Friday Evening and Saturday, Details TBC.
There will hopefully be a Ride out on Saturday, weather and abilities permitting.
Cost will be £20 pp. payment to me by Paypal / BACS or Cash. Paypal email – Riders.Ireland@RBL.Community. PM me for BACS details.
Please note on Paypal Name(s) and Event
A ride out round Norfolk and some fish and chips. Can’t beat that methinks!
RV details will follow
Here in Oxon we have traditionally held a social and meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month held at a variety of locations across the county. As with all Branch events this is open to all comers who would like to join us.
Odd months are at a variety of locations to allow for travel times and distances to be varied. I will update these as we decide where to go.
Agenda
If you have any items for the Agenda, please do let me know and I will add them accordingly. (Linky Thing)
Meeting Opens
- Introductions / Apologies / Visitors
- Matters Arising from previous minutes
- NON Agenda Items
- Recent Events
- Upcoming Events
Meeting Closes
Please gather for 1945hrs with the meeting starting at 2000hrs.
King George V Road,
Bovington,
Wareham
BH20 6JQ
Thanks
Ride safe
An opportunity to meet the rest of the guys ‘n’ gals from around the area.
EVENT CANCELLED
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
The Riders will be assisting Gloucestershire County at this event.
Held in 30 acres of beautiful parkland of Frampton Court Estate, this is one of the last truly traditional country fairs.
Join us in celebrating all that is great about the countryside and the people who work and live in it.
Over 400 trade stands, three display rings so much to see and do.
A stand to show off the bikes, raise awareness and funds for the Poppy Appeal. Always a good day
Timings and RV information to follow
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Monthly Brunch / Ride
All are welcome to join us for this social gathering. A decision will be made on where to ride to before hand or as late as on the day. If you wish to just join us for brunch you will be more than welcome.
Located on Sleaford Road (A15), Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN5 9FG
Opposite the Vulcan XM607 – Black Buck
If weather is kind to us, we could have a ride out after 12:00.
If weather not good, why not use the car.
I have brought this event forward so that The Riders can attend the International Bomber Command Centre, Inspire Ride after the Brunch as requested.
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
Please gather for 1945hrs with the meeting starting at 2000hrs.
King George V Road,
Bovington,
Wareham
BH20 6JQ
Thanks
Ride safe
An opportunity to meet the rest of the guys ‘n’ gals from around the area.
EVENT CANCELLED
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
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Monthly Brunch / Ride
All are welcome to join us for this social gathering. A decision will be made on where to ride to before hand or as late as on the day. If you wish to just join us for brunch you will be more than welcome.
From the Organisers, Arls & Ian Neill
Saturday 17th October 2020 1900hrs
Rosspark Hotel, 20 Doagh Road, BT42 3LZ Kells, Ballymena.
A night of friendship, fun, music and dance.
Guests are asked to arrive between 1900hrs and 1930 hrs.
Price per person is £35 and can be purchased via Paypal as follows
1. Go to send and request
2. Select send money and insert arl963@hotmail.com
3.Select send to friends and family ( no fee with this option)
4. Go to Add a note and insert your name and Poppy Ball
5. Send
I will record the names of paid guests and have an admissions sheet with me on 17th ..no tickets this year to keep costs to a minimum.
Invitations are extended to all RBLR Members and their guests
Accommodation is available at the hotel and members are advised to contact the hotel directly 02825891663 to avail of the discounted rate ..£100 per double room.
See you there
Tony
Located on Sleaford Road (A15), Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN5 9FG
Opposite the Vulcan XM607 – Black Buck
If weather is kind to us, we could have a ride out after 12:00.
If weather not good, why not use the car.
I have brought this event forward so that The Riders can attend the International Bomber Command Centre, Inspire Ride after the Brunch as requested.
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
Please gather for 1945hrs with the meeting starting at 2000hrs.
King George V Road,
Bovington,
Wareham
BH20 6JQ
Thanks
Ride safe
An opportunity to meet the rest of the guys ‘n’ gals from around the area.
EVENT CANCELLED
Monthly meet to catch up with others from around the area.
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Monthly Brunch / Ride
All are welcome to join us for this social gathering. A decision will be made on where to ride to before hand or as late as on the day. If you wish to just join us for brunch you will be more than welcome.
Located on Sleaford Road (A15), Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN5 9FG
Opposite the Vulcan XM607 – Black Buck
If weather is kind to us, we could have a ride out after 12:00.
If weather not good, why not use the car.
I have brought this event forward so that The Riders can attend the International Bomber Command Centre, Inspire Ride after the Brunch as requested.
The Anniversary of:-
Royal British Legion RIDERS Branch Inaugural Meeting At Cheltenham Branch, St. Anne’s Road Cheltenham, Glos. on 27th November 2004
In July 2004 a meeting took place at The Royal British Legion Village to discuss the possibility of an ex-services motorcycle club becoming an official branch of the RBL.
Circumstances took over and this idea was discarded but not forgotten. In late August, Paul Pollard and Graham Barber decided to resurrect the idea and approached some of those who were at the first meeting. The Legion was contacted again with a clear way ahead and an informal meeting was set up in November at RBL Cheltenham where the 14 original members met to discuss how to proceed and to form a committee, 12 volunteered for the first Riders Committee. It was at this meeting that we formally decided on our name and an adapted set of Branch Byelaws. At the end of this informal meeting, the official inaugural meeting took place and ‘The Riders’ were officially formed.