Events in 2008

31 Jan 2008 to 3 Feb 2008 : MCN London Motorcycle Show

At the Excel Centre. Details at www.londonmotorcycleshow.com.

9 Mar 2008 : 70th Pioneer Run to Brighton

Meet at the Pied Bull 10:15 a.m. for 10:30 departure. Event details at Sunbeam Owners MCC

21 Mar 2008 to 23 Mar 2008 : Tsunami Riders / Mutants Go RC Joint Rally

At the Old Elthamians Rugby Club, Chislehurst. Details from Tsunami Riders' website nearer the time.

25 Mar 2008 : Bexley TOMCC AGM

Now in March - convenes in the Pied Bull Coach House at 8:00 p.m.

22 Apr 2008 : Charity Quiz Night

Another fund-raiser to be held in the Pied Bull Coach House. Kick-off 8 p.m. £5 per person to enter, teams of four. See Jackie on Tuesday nights if you want to enter / join a team.

5 May 2008 : May Day run

Meet at Locksbottom, 10:00 a.m. Exact rendezvous to be finalised, watch this space.

11 May 2008 : Rockers Revival

A FREE event at the Horse & Groom, A20, West Kingsdown, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrating British bike culture. Live music from the Sundowners, reasonably priced food and camping facilities available plus reserved parking for period machines! More details at www.myspace.com/rockers_revival.

17 May 2008 to 18 May 2008 : BMF Rally and Show, Peterborough

Details from official website.

26 May 2008 : Ace Café "Margate Meltdown"

The run will depart from the cafe at 10.30 am - route: A406/A13/M25/M2/A299/A28 to Margate and its seafront, with roads closed off especially for the event. As well as trade, club and industry stands and displays, also being planned are a "Culture Zone" tracing the history of the Ace, the Rockers and cafe racers from the early 1950s, a stunt arena, plus DJs & live music with The Unknowns + Carlos & The Bandidos. More info on diary page of www.ace-cafe-london.com.

31 May 2008 to 1 Jun 2008 : BMF Garden Of England Show

at the Kent County Showground, Detling, Kent. More info.

17 Jun 2008 : Bexley TOMCC Barbecue and Concours evening

Our annual summer barbecue and bike show at the Pied Bull - from 8 p.m. Prizes, raffle, nosh! All proceeds to charity.

27 Jun 2008 to 29 Jun 2008 : Thunderbird Rally

Birmingham and Wolves TOMCC. At the Stoke Rugby Club, Barlaston, near Stoke-on-Trent. £15.

6 Jul 2008 : Battlesbridge Classic Motorcycle Show & Auto Jumble

Meet at the Pied Bull from 10:00 a.m., run will depart 10:30. Show open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A large display of classic motorcycles plus a large autojumble (details here). Refreshments, bar, live music and childrens entertainments. Free admission for CLASSIC BIKE RIDER & PILLION, Pre booking not required. Admission £5.00 per person - Accompanied under 16s Free

12 Jul 2008 : Laguna Triumph "Classics & Specials" Bike Show

Laguna are staging a Classics and Specials bike show at their Ashford store. There will be a variety of classic and special Triumphs on show outside the store and some special offers on bikes, a clothing sale and a prize draw inside! The address is Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford TN23 3EN.

18 Jul 2008 to 20 Jul 2008 : Fifth Bexley Legend Rally

at the Old Elthamians Rugby Club, Foxbury Avenue, Chislehurst (Map). Details on rally page.

22 Jul 2008 : "Old Bike" run to Sundridge

Gary will lead a run to the White Horse, Sundridge, departing from the Pied Bull at 8:00 p.m. The pace will be gentle and the route will be scenic to suit classic bikes.

17 Aug 2008 : Run to Ogri Café at Horam.

Another run to this popular café. Meet at the Pied Bull at 10:15 a.m. for 10:30 departure.

6 Sep 2008 : Run to "Triumpherate" Charity Day, Pembury

Departs Pied Bull 2 p.m. heading for Charity Fun Day and Grand Raffle Draw at the King William IV Pub, Pembury. In aid of Help For Heroes. See Triumpherate web site.

14 Sep 2008 : Ace Café Brighton Burn-Up

15th annual Ace Café reunion.

1 Nov 2008 : Halloween Party (all profits to Toy Run)

Village Hall, Horton Road, Horton Kirby. 7:30 p.m. - 12:00. Booze Brothers band, disco. Fancy dress prizes! Tickets £7 from Julie or Jackie on club nights. Bring your own drinks!

28 Nov 2008 to 7 Dec 2008 : International Motorcycle & Scooter Show, N.E.C.

The annual motorcycle and scooter show at the N.E.C. Birmingham. The usual mix of new bikes, traders, crowds, etc.

6 Dec 2008 : Club Christmas buffet evening

The annual Christmas buffet (for branch members and partners) will take place at Horton Kirby village hall from 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are £5 per head (not what's been printed on the tickets!) from Jackie or Julie on club nights.

There is no bar so bring your own booze!

14 Dec 2008 : Toy Run 2008 - DATE CONFIRMED

Meet at the Pied Bull at 10:00 a.m., run departs 10:30.

Cash donations would be greatly appreciated to swell the Toy Fund. See Jackie or Julie on club nights.

Jackie says "please dress up if you can!"