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May 11th

Ü The SANDWELL HISTORIC VEHICLE SHOW includes old bikes and cars plus motorcycle display team, autojumble, club, funfair, trade and craft stalls and so on. Opens 10am at Sandwell Country Park, West Bromwich. Enter your bike for the display in advance and you might win an RC concours prize. Entry info from 01922 643385 and www.transtarpromotions.co.uk

Ü You’ll find the RED ROSE CLASSIC PRE-65 TRIAL at High Whitaker Farm, Near Colne, Lancashire. All riders welcome with any experience (novice to expert). See www.redroseclassictrials.org.uk, or 01282 862749 / 07900 036380

Ü The Institution of Mechanical Engineers are hosting their COVENTRY CENTRE CENTENARY to celebrate 100 years of automotive engineering in Coventry. This will incorporate the finest possible display of vehicles manufactured in Coventry and demonstrate 100 years of achievement by engineers in the area, including Jaguar, Triumph, Alvis and Rootes Group cars, Triumph, Montgomery, Rudge and Francis-Barnett motorcycles and many more, plus samples of some of the latest technologies being developed for the future. Opens 10am to 4pm at The British Motor Industry Heritage Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire. Anyone interested in old vehicles welcome to attend (ideally with the next generation in tow who can be inspired to take up engineering themselves). Entries from individual enthusiasts with Coventry-built machines are most welcome. Email jmlroberts@aol.com or call 01455 238413 for an entry form

Ü The Leominster Classic Club welcome RC readers to join their CLUB RUN, starting from the Total Garage on the A49 at Leominster, at around 9am. 01432 358400 / www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk

Ü It’s BRITISH & CLASSIC BIKE DAY at the Ace Café on London’s North Circular Road, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Vincent Black Shadow. 0208 961 1000 www.ace-cafe-london.com

Ü The 16th Festival of 1000 Classic Cars and NORTH WEST CLASSIC BIKE DAY opens 10am at Cholmondeley Castle on the A49, Cheshire. 01484 452002, www.classicshows.org

Ü The Westland Classic Motor Cycle Club’s SPIRIT OF THE SIXTIES RUN will start from Bishops Lydeard railway station, ride to lunch and a train ride at Minehead, then ascend Porlock hill, cross Exmoor and return to Bishops Lydeard.

Ü The TAUNTON AUTOJUMBLE opens 9.30am at Taunton racecourse on the B3170 at Orchard Portman. Admission £2.50. 01202 746733

 

May 12th

Ü There’s HISTORIC RACING in the Netherlands at Tubbergen, not far from the A1 and still in Twente region. Bank holiday Monday in Holland. An industrial estate circuit well run and supported - free entry. Postcode 7651 DG. www.hmv-nederland.com

 

May 13th

Ü All bikes and riders welcome at SPILSBY BIKE NIGHT including vintage, classic and modern. Pubs, chip shop, kebabs and cafe open. Please support this new event. All proceeds to Lincs Ambucopter Service which is invaluable to bikers and road users. Supported by Wildmans Motorcycles, H&H Classic Auctions, Poachers Section AJS & Matchless OC and us! Assemble at Spilsby Marketplace, off A16 in Lincs from 6pm. 01790 753219

 

May 16th, 17th and 18th

Ü The BSAOC welcome any British classic riders to their SOUTH WEST WALES WEEKEND at the Gateway Caravan Park, near Llanelli on the A484. You’re welcome to join the Beezer geezers for the ride out on the Saturday, on a suitable Britbike steed. 07974 943954

 

May 16th/17th

Ü The SPRING EUROJUMBLE at Netley Marsh opens 9am near Southampton, Hants on the A336 between Cadnam & Totton. Admission £6 on the day or call 01507 529529 for discounted prebooked tickets.

 

May 17th/18th

Ü The BMF SHOW offers Europe’s biggest outdoor spectacular at the East of England Showground near Peterborough. Masses of mainstream motorcycle stalls, displays and sideshows. Admission from £11. 08712 301084

Ü The Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists CORVALLIS RIDE AND SHOW is at Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis, Oregon. On Sat a ride leaves at noon, while on Sun there’s a show and swap meet from 11am to 3pm, with the featured marque being BSA. Contact: triu64@msn.com, 503-655-2125

 

 

May 17th

Ü The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at the North Yorkshire events Centre at Scorton, five miles off the A1 at Catterick. Admission £2.50, huge jumble site with indoor and outdoor stalls. 01325 261905

Ü The AJS and Matchless Owners’ Club OPEN DAY includes a ride out at 11am, prize for the best AMC bike, raffle and refreshments, plus the chance to buy new and secondhand spares, bikes from Kettering classics, and to inspect the inner workings of the club. Takes place at Unit 3 Robinson Way on the Telford Way Ind Estate, Kettering. www.jampot.com

Ü HOLY JOES’ BIKE SHOW is at the Masonic Hall, Chipping Sodbury. Ride-in bike show in aid of Freewheelers Bristol, all day bar and food, plus bouncy castle for the kids. 0117 978357 or www.holyjoes.net

 

May 17th/18th

Ü The Beaulieu MOTORMART AUTOJUMBLE opens 10am both days with thousands of stalls of classic car jumble and a goodly array of old bike bits too, plus entry to the Motor Museum and 200-odd vehicles for sale. All at Beaulieu near Southampton, 01590 614614 or www.beaulieumotormart.co.uk

 

May 18th

Ü The RYE CLASSIC BIKEJUMBLE (Hamstreet) opens 10am at Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JD (A2070 6 miles from J10 of the M20). Plenty of bike jumble, new and secondhand spares plus refreshments, free parking. www.elk-promotions.co.uk or 01797 344277

Ü The Leominster Classic Club welcome RC readers to join their CLUB RUN, starting from the Total Garage on the A49 at Leominster, at around 9am. 01432 358400 / www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk

Ü The Sunderland & District Classic Vehicle Society host their EDEN CAMP RALLY at Malton, North Yorkshire from 10am to 4pm. Caravans welcome (£10 p/night inclusive) from 3pm Friday 16th to Sunday 18th. (Sorry, no tents). Day admission £3 per head for classic cars. 01207 529089

Ü The VMCC Central Lancs Section welcome all VMCC members riding girder forked bikes on their FLAT TANK & GIRDER FORK RUN which starts 10.30am from The Grapes at Goosnargh. There’s a splendid 50-mile route on quiet country lanes, ideal for vintage motorcycles, taking in some stunning scenery and woodlands or a shorter 25-mile route, both with support vehicle. 07813 608891

Ü The GARSTANG AUTOJUMBLE returns to Hamilton House on the A586, off the A6, in Lancashire. Plenty of bike jumble plus 4x4 and military spares. 01253 407779

Ü The Cornwall section of the VMCC welcome RC readers (on appropriate bikes) to join their DARTMOOR RUN which leaves at 10am from the Morrisons at Bodmin. Day VMCC membership available if you don’t already belong. 01872 510478, www.vmcc.net

Ü The new Midlands Royal Enfield dealership holds its OPENING DAY celebration at Battlefield Enterprise Park (just off the A5/A49) at Shrewsbury. Opens 9am for demo bike rides, factory presentations, hot food and more. Guest of Honour Tony Rutter. 01743 467746

Ü The Goodwood section of the VMCC welcome RC readers (on appropriate bikes) to join their VINTAGE, VETERAN & GIRDER FORK RUN which leaves at 10.30 from the Bat and Ball Pub at Wisborough Green Day VMCC membership available if you don’t already belong. 01798 831393, www.vmcc.net

 

May 23rd-26th

Ü The Moto Guzzi Owners Club GB Cornwall branch CAMPING WEEKEND welcome owners of all makes, not just Moto Guzzi, at the Wendron Cricket Club near Helston, Cornwall. Ride out both days, live music, good food prepared on site, proper toilets and showers and a bar featuring at least one local real ale and much more. Tickets £9 for MGCGB members or £12 if not. Also single evening / night prices. Prebook advised; 01326 212775 or www.motoguzziclub.co.uk/branches/cornwall/rally.asp

 

May 24th/25th/26th

Ü The NORTHAMPTON VINTAGE AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW is at the Earls Barton rally site on the outskirts of Northampton. Free admission and camping for all exhibitors. 07770 687844

 

May 24th

Ü The SOUTHERN CLASSIC BIKE SHOW returns to Kempton Park racecourse, J1 off the M3. As well as the normal gigantic bikejumble there’s also indoor halls full of classic motorcycle displays, with private entries and plenty of club stands. Commemorative souvenier for all show entrants and handsome awards for the winners in each class. Plus trade stands and bikes-for-sale bikemart. Opens 10am prompt; plenty to look at and keep you busy until teatime. 01344 883961. www.egp-enterprises.co.uk

Ü There’s HISTORIC RACING in the Netherlands at Rockanje. Next to the Europoort ferry terminal in Rotterdam. Realy nice mixture of houses and country lanes. Other stuff also on the same circuit. Usually an ex star or two - last year Phil Read. 500 meters from the beach. Postcode 3235 CR. www.hmv-nederland.com

 

May 25th/26th

Ü The 24th CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW opens 10am at Capesthorne Hall near Macclesfield in Cheshire. 01484 452002, www.classicshows.org

Ü The RAGLEY HALL CLASSIC CAR AND TRANSPORT SHOW includes old bikes and cars plus motorcycle display team, autojumble, club, trade and craft stalls and so on. Opens 10am at Ragley Hall, Alcester. Enter your bike for the display in advance and you might win an RC concours prize. Entry info from 01922 643385 and www.transtarpromotions.co.uk

Ü The DOUGLAS CAVALCADE celebrates the 80th anniversary of the LDMCC and features a road run on the Sunday with static displays on the Sunday, and centres on the Kingswood Heritage Museum at Warmley near Bristol. 07905 569882, www.douglasmcc.co.uk

 

May 25th

Ü The fifth National Classic Bike CLUBS SHOW returns to Stanford Hall near Lutterworth. A major event for all marque clubs, with free stand space for enthusiast groups. Commentator Jim Reynolds, trade and autojumble stalls, arena parades, refreshments and a wonderful atmosphere. If your club puts on a display then there’s entry on the Saturday and overnight camping. Opens to the public 10am Sunday, admission £5, children free. 01933 441145 or see www.vjmc.com. FREE TICKETS are available for RC magazine subscribers (if you are quick! Check www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/news08050100.html for details)

Ü The Leominster Classic Club welcome RC readers to join their CLUB RUN, starting from the Total Garage on the A49 at Leominster, at around 9am. 01432 358400 / www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk

Ü There’s CLASSIC RACING at Tonfanau Circuit in Mid-Wales, hosted by the Crewe and Cheshire Road Racing Club. Includes classic, forgotten era, modern and sidecar rounds. Spectators very welcome at this friendly event. 01270 583593, www.tonfanauroadracing.co.uk

 

May 26th

Ü The RINGWOOD AUTOJUMBLE opens 10am at Cobham Sports Club, Merley near Wimborne. Admission £2.50. 01202 746733 / 07977 643852

Ü The YORKSHIRE CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW returns to Ripley Castle near Harrogate, and includes a 4x4 Show and over 350 exhibits. 01253 407779, www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com

Ü The East Suffolk section of the AJS&MOC welcome all British bikes on their SUFFOLK SANDLINGS RUN. Sign in from 10.30 at Riverside Car Park, Melton, Woodbridge; entry £3 per rider. Finishes at Bredfield for refreshments and a static display of bikes. 01473 738195 or www.eastsuffolkjampot.co.uk

Ü The MARGATE MELTDOWN RUN leaves the Ace Café at 10.30amfor this charity ride to Margate seafront. On arrival at the seaside, participants can enjoy helicopter, jet ski and RIB rides, plus charity races, trade, club and industry stands and displays, the history of the Ace, the Rockers and cafe racers from the early 1950s, a stunt arena, plus DJs & live music. 0208 961 1000 or www.ace-cafe-london.com

 

May 30th/31st

Ü The BRITISH DIESEL MOTORCYCLE RALLY is at the Bat & Ball Public House Newpound, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0EH off the B2133. Camping available with no booking required before hand. 07763 305967. www.dieselbike.net/rally3.htm

 

May 30th to June 8th

Ü The Isle of Man section of the VMCC host the INTERNATIONAL TT 2008 CLASSIC RALLY with new routes and venues, lunches, various social and concours events plus a gala dinner. Plenty to do and see in a very relaxed atmosphere, newcomers especially welcome. Entry fee £30 per rider and £20 per passenger, forms from www.vmcciom.org or 01624 878242.

 

May 31st

Ü There’s HISTORIC RACING in the Netherlands at Rhenen near to Arnhem. Postcode 3911 TZ. www.hmv-nederland.com

 

June 1st

Ü The CARNFIELD HALL AUTOJUMBLE is at South Normanton, Derbys, one mile from J28 off the M1. Bike and car parts, tools, clothing, trade stands etc. Refreshments. Admission £3. 07809 773288

Ü The Leominster Classic Club welcome RC readers to join their CLUB RUN, starting from the Total Garage on the A49 at Leominster, at around 9am. 01432 358400 / www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk

Ü The ninth Knebworth International CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW opens 10am at Knebworth Park, Stevenage, Herts. Very friendly open-air motorcycle show for all eras of machines, set in the rolling grass Kenwborth parkland with access to the house, gardens and amusements (so a good one for the whole family). Private entries welcome to join the concours competition; club, trade and autojumble stalls; arena judging and commentator; heaps of awards in many categories. Enter your classic into the display early to get discounted admission. 01484 452002 or see www.classicshows.org

Ü The ARTHUR KING MEMORIAL RUN for veteran, vintage and girder-forked bikes starts and ends at the Stondon Transport Museum, Henlow, Beds. Entry forms from 01582 534711; organised by the VMCC Beds section

Ü The NORTHAMPTON section of the VMCC welcome RC readers (on appropriate bikes) to join their BARTON BOYS STROLL of around 45 miles. Meets 10.30 at Pure Triumph in Wellingborough. 01604 466252

Ü The Cornwall section of the VMCC welcome RC readers (on appropriate bikes) to join their LAND’S END RUN which leaves at 9am from the Bodmin and Wenford Railway at Bodmin. Day VMCC membership available if you don’t already belong. 01872 510478, www.vmcc.net

Ü The Borders Vintage Automobile Club host their 36th HISTORIC MOTORING EXTRAVAGANZA at Thirlestane