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National draw 2007 The winners of the NABD National Draw 2007 are: - 1st prize (Harris Magnum Streetfighter) ticket No. 01492 -
Mr A Roberts of Conwy. All prizes have been delivered to the lucky winners. |
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Heather Bull It is with great sadness that we heard of the sudden death of Heather Bull: Dear all, it is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death of Heather Bull, the wife of Graham Bull ("Bully"). Bully is our friend within NABD circles and a regular at many of our local rallies as was Heather. Apparently she suffered a massive brain aneurysm last Saturday whilst on her way back from a funeral, but I am informed that she was with her biker friends when she actually passed away. the funeral is Friday 1st September at Heddington Crematorium, Oxon. As far as I have been informed everyone will be meeting at the Plough pub at Arncott (where the Caldarium MCC hold their rally) and the actual service is at 2.00pm. All members of the Time Lords are invited and many of our regular rally going friends will be there to give her a real biker's send off with a party at the pub afterwards. Anyone wishing to go should make their way to the Plough for mid-day on the Friday. Heather was a staunch supporter of the NABD, and often worked with Graham during his time as NABD Rep for the Oxford area.
Note to editors: For articles about the work of the NABD, photographs etc, contact John Lysons (NABD Public Relations) by e-mail publicity@thenabd.org.uk |
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Russ Harding – East Leeds Lions Mcc It was with extreme sadness that we heard of the death of Russ Harding, chairman of the East Leeds Lions
Mcc, on the morning of July 7th following a bout of illness.
Note to editors: For articles about the work of the NABD, photographs etc, contact John Lysons (NABD Public Relations) by e-mail publicity@thenabd.org.uk |
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NABD Launches Time Capsule Project - Project Pyramid The National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD), in conjunction with the Sammy Miller Museum is embarking on an ambitious project this July -the first National Time Capsule to contain the hopes and wishes of the disabled biking community. This 2 year project will span the entire spectrum of disabilities and the NABD are encouraging people to make a contribution to the capsule. You don’t have to be disabled to partake, just have views on what disability means today, and what your hopes are for the future. Contributions are being invited from affiliated clubs and members. The launch of this ambitious project will be at Sammy Millers Museum in New Milton, Hampshire on 23rd July 2006. With a ceremony marked with an obelisk, the Time Capsule will be buried within the grounds of the museum and will stay there for 100 years. The museum is holding an open day for motorcyclists and the NABD invite everyone to join them in this celebration of disabilities and motorcycles. A dedicated website will shortly be developed at www.projectpyramid.org.uk Notes:The NABD is a registered national charity set up to help disabled people enjoy the freedom of motorcycles. Further details can be obtained from the head office: Sammy Miller is a legend in his own lifetime; riding in motorcycle competitions since 1951 he is still winning events today. Further details available from: |
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Too Old to Die Young Get one now, these T-shirts are a ‘strictly limited edition’ based on an original design for Comedian & Trike rider Billy Connolly CBE.
This unique T-shirt is available only from Far Canal. Billy Connolly is a patron of the National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) and he has kindly given his permission for this design to be produced by Far Canal as a fund-raising exercise for the NABD (a registered charity which helps disabled people to enjoy the freedom & independence of Motorcycling). Each high quality T-shirt is sold for £15.00 with £10.00 going directly to the NABD and the other £5.00 going toward the production costs. This fund-raising project is officially sanctioned by the Board of Trustees of the NABD. Too Old to Die Young T-shirts are only available from the Far Canal stall at events or via mail order at www.farcanal.biz
Note to editors: For articles about the work of the NABD, photographs etc, contact John Lysons (NABD Public Relations) by e-mail publicity@thenabd.org.uk |
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NABD 2005/06 Prize Draw Winners Three winning tickets were drawn at the East Leeds Lions rally on Easter weekend by Russ Harding, Chairman of the East Leeds Lions Mcc. The
third
prize
of ‘Free
family
entry
to all
NABD
events
for a
year’
was
won by
Mr
P
Moore
of
Norwich
in
Norfolk
(ticket
number
10080). If you have the winning ticket (no. 22910) or think you know of the winner (Thorpe) please contact the NABD office on 0870 759 0603 or e-mail office@thenabd.org.uk.In the meantime we can do nothing else but keep trying the number. NABD 2006/07 Prize Draw The
NABD
are
now
running
a new
draw
with
the
first
prize
being
a Harris
Magnum
Streetfighter,
second
prize
a Trike
Shop
Mini-Trike,
and
third
prize Family
tickets
to
NABD
events
for a
year.
Note to editors: For articles about the work of the NABD, photographs etc, contact John Lysons (NABD Public Relations) by e-mail publicity@thenabd.org.uk |
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NABD at the NEC Motorcycle & Scooter Show. For
the
past
fifteen
years
the
National
Association
for
Bikers
with a
Disability
(NABD)
have
tried
unsuccessfully
to
convince
the
organisers
of the
NEC
Motorcycle
&
Scooter
Show
that
they
should
allow
the
NABD a
free
stand
at the
show. |
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A new record donation for the NABD. Until
recently
the
largest
single
donation
ever
made
to the
National
Association
for
Bikers
with a
Disability
(NABD)
was
just
short
of £10,000.00
This
donation
was
made
by the
Goldwing
Owners
Club
of
Great
Britain
(GWOCGB)
four
years
ago. |
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Simon Milward Tragically Killed in Africa It
is
with
great
sadness
that
the
Federation
of
European
Motorcyclists'
Associations
(FEMA)
has to
announce
the
passing
on of
its
former
General
Secretary
Simon
Milward
following
a road
accident
occurred
on the
4th of
march
2005
near
the
city
of
Kayes
in
Mali
(West
Africa). More details and a Book of Condolence are available on the FEMA website posted 12/03/05 |
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RIP
Adrian
Hine posted 14/09/04 |
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RIP 'Crinkly' Phil Standring. It
is
with
great
sadness
that
we
heard
of the
death
of
'Crinkly'
Phil
Standring
at
3.00
am on
Thursday
July
1st
2004. posted 3/07/04 |
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The Back Street Heroes 'Beach Bastard' trike has now been delivered to it's new home Drawn
by a
volunteer
from the
audience at
You've Been
Nabbed 12A,
the winners
were: - All 3 winners live in or around Bradford Over
9000 tickets
were sold
throughout
Britain posted 30/06/04 |
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Fundraiser at Cafe Nirvana on 3rd April 2004 in memory of Stevie Dandy £1050 raised
posted 31/05/04 |
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Motability: Update Recently received from Tony Rogers at Motability: - Over
the last few months Motability have been
carrying out preliminary work with a view
to asking Motability's Governors for
approval - in principle - for motor cycles
to be available on the Motability Scheme.
If this approval is given, Motability will
then start a formal consultation process
to identify - with all interested parties
(including both the National Association
for Bikers with Disabilities and the
Disabled Motorcyclists Association ) -
products which might be made available on
the Scheme and how the financial
arrangements would operate. At this stage
it would appear that a Hire Purchase
Scheme would be the most appropriate
method of financing.
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M6 Toll Exemption Disabled people who are in
receipt of Disability living allowance (DLA) and
companies who have vehicles (recognised by the
DfT) for the specific use of disabled people can
claim exemption from the tolls on the new section
of the M6 motorway in the midlands.
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The
Virago-Star Owners Club has recently
celebrated its 10th anniversary and as
part of its festivities decided to
raffle eight and a half grand's worth of
brand spanking new Yamaha XV1600A
WildStar..!|
In Association with STOCKPORT MOTORCYCLE CLUB
Competition
Charity Challenge Nick's report from this bizarre challenge can be viewed HERE
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The Cash was a result of a charity Auction of goods donated by various suppliers to both organisations. We all had a thoroughly good time and feel certain you will be able to put the money to good use. Please
do not hesitate to contact myself or the
Bandit Club if you would like any further
information.
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The NABD were very pleased to receive a donation of £1000 from Aston University Students Rag Charity Committee in November 2003. We were chosen as a recipient by Bex Gresham, an NABD member on the Rag Committee.
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Blue Badge Holder: The NABD have been campaigning for a new type of badge system for disabled people using bikes and trikes, as the current blue badge is not suitable or this type of use. As an interim measure we have gained funding from the Department for Transport (Mobility & Inclusion Unit) to have a blue badge holder designed for use on bikes and trikes. The project is being carried out by The Salford University School of Art and Design from October 2003 with a final result expected in January 2004. The NABD will be visiting the project at various stages to guide the project until we choose a final design to be carried forward to production. Also an NABD member in Scotland has been developing a blue badge holder of his own design which has shown promising results. We will publish further details as things progress. If you fancy having a go at one yourself, take a look at THIS
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Motability; NABD Chairman, Rick Hulse had a meeting with two directors of Motability in June of this year following a meeting of the MAVIS Consultative Committee. At the end of this meeting agreement was reached that motorcycles, sidecar outfits and trikes should be available via the Motability scheme. The directors of Motability said they would aim to have this new aspect of the scheme up and running in early 2004. Rick spoke to one of the directors again in early October and he was assured that things were still on track for very early 2004. A paper is being presented to the directors in November outlining the administration of this new aspect of the Motability Scheme. This is seen as a major step-forward for disabled riders rights, and a victory for the campaigning power of the NABD. We will publish further details as the project progresses.
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UPDATE
The Men & Motors
Documentary on the NABD will be shown on October
29th at 8pm.
Both the BBC, and Granada Men & Motors, will be filming at the You've Been Nabbed 12 rally at York Dragway (9th - 14th of May 2003).
Granada Men & Motors will be filming as part of a documentary about the NABD and the BBC will be filming for a documentary following a young woman with muscular dystrophy who will be taking part in the free 'run what you brung'.
You’ve Been Nabbed 12
Press Release
Following the phenomenal response to the ‘Free Run What you Brung’ at you’ve Been Nabbed 11, last year, the NABD have decided to repeat the offer at You’ve Been Nabbed 12.
At other events you will have to pay anything from £15.00 to £25.00 to register before having a blast on the drag strip. At You’ve Been Nabbed 12, 9th – 11th May 2003, at York Dragway, this registration will be completely free and you can run as any times as you like. This, added to the fact that even more entertainment than usual has been incorporated into the event, should make this one of the best rallies of 2003. (Regulars will be pleased to hear that the problems with the toilet facilities last year have now been resolved).
For further info see; www.nabd.org.uk or adverts in the motorcycle press, or contact NABD, Unit 20, The Bridgewater Centre, Robson Avenue, Urmston, Manchester. M41 7TE. Tel; 0870 759 0603
UK
Rock Bands Ride Into Swiss Chalet For
Charity
Saturday
8th March from 12 noon through 11pm
Eight rock
bands from across the UK will be playing
All proceeds will be donated to the NABD
The
Swiss Chalet
Chapel Street
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 6DA
Troll's Treasure Draw
THE RESULT!
The draw was made on Sunday 24th November on the BSH stand at the NEC Bike Show.
The winners are: -
1st
prize ~ Phill Hamer ticket number 6957
(BIKE)
2nd prize ~ T. Wells ticket number 16892
(Safari Park tickets)
3rd prize ~ Rob Foster ticket number 23094
(Videos)
We are grateful to have received a Donation of
£230
from Insane MCC, from their Christmas Party. Receipt of
this was delayed due to unfortunate circumstances at our end, we apologise for
the lack of acknowledgment up to now.
You Pays Your Money, You Makes Your Choice
Bikers for Bikers! It’s a common enough phrase. We have all used it at some time, usually with feeling. But what the hell does it mean? To my mind it means bikers looking after each other, it speaks of bikers as a family with a common concern for the welfare of all. But where does it start and how far does it go?
The weekend of May 10th – 12th is the traditional weekend of the NABD ‘You’ve Been Nabbed Rally’ but this year it faces competition from two big budget commercial events, the Thundersprint and an event at Santa Pod. All three events are offering a lot of entertainment, but only the NABD rally at York Dragway is raising money to help and support bikers. All of the proceeds from You’ve Been Nabbed 11 are used to help bikers, no wages are paid to anybody, no shareholders get a dividend, it’s that simple. It’s bikers for bikers. The question is which event will you be supporting?
If commercial events are to continue overtaking the biking scene what then of organisations like NABD, MAG and BMF? Where will the protection of our rights and the help that we need come from? Will we be able to get help from the companies who profit from commercial events? Will they protect our rights?
I have nothing against these types of companies; they have a perfect right to field events whenever and wherever they choose. But I do appeal to Bikers to think about their lifestyle when deciding which events to support throughout the year.
It’s not like you’re being asked to accept second best. The NABD rally features very high quality entertainment, including unusual aspects such as a full-blown Comedy Club, and even microlight flights. Perhaps even more unusual, the ‘Run What You Brung’ will be completely free (signing on fees at other events usually average £15.00 - £20.00 per rider). Added to this you have bands, stunt riders, and all sorts of other good stuff, and beer will be priced at £1.00.
Why so cheap? The answer is simple, we are bikers, and while we do have to make a profit we will not do so by fleecing other bikers.
Why this article? Because we can’t compete with the advertising budgets of commercial events, without passing on that cost to bikers.
All I ask is that bikers, who want to have a good time, do so at events, which will benefit bikers.
I hope to see you all at York Dragway in May (see advert for further details or contact NABD on 0870 759 0603 or see www.nabd.org.uk ).
Rick Hulse
NABD Chairman
The NABD were recently invited to receive a presentation from
the Jailers MCC, of a share of the funds raised at a Memorial night in memory of
Terry Worley, one of their Founder members.
Details of the Party,
and a Tribute
to Terry can be found on the Jailer's Website.
The proceeds were split equally between the NABD and the Air Ambulance, each
receiving £1286.50.
Many thanks to all who attended, and especially to those who organised the
event. Our sincere condolences to all of Terry's Relatives and Friends.
Jim
Meredith
Lesley Emmett, who was recently setting out on a solo sponsored walk from John O'Groats to Land's End, has not only completed the walk in the time she was aiming for, but has also beaten her sponsorship target. She has managed to raise £4,500 for her chosen charities, of which the N.A.B.D. was one.
The N.A.B.D. would like to thank Lesley for her effort and determination to see the walk through. Well done gal!
UPDATE!
The total was an amazing £5,294.90,
of which the NABD are to receive £1,314.14
Well done Lesley!
NABD Press release concerning the DMA
It has come to the attention of the National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) that for some time now the Disabled Motorcyclists Association (DMA) have claimed to be working closely with the NABD. This is not, and has never been, the case.
To view this
press release please follow this link to an external website
HERE
WATCH THIS SPACE....................
Rick Hulse
NABD Chairman
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