France 2001 Planning Meeting at Chez Toecutter - Slough
You haven't heard? We're off to the south of France in September and need to do some planning for the trip. Meet at TC's place in Slough for a bit of a drink and to argue over the maps.

Whirl-Y-Gig - W1
Not realy bike related, but a great night out if - like a few of us - you're into clubbing with a community spirit and like good music. If you haven't been but would like to find out more please visit their website.

The Sisters of Mercy
... are playing Rock City in Birmingham! Dig out yer corset and bring some flour.

Malc's House-Warming Party - Stoneleigh Park, Surrey
Some early spannering ( weather permitting ), followed by beverage consumption and mutitudinous take away gobbling, whilst Mr Technics takes care of the sounds. If you think your up for it, make a note on the calendar and we'll see you then. There will be some crashing space available.

Whirl-Y-Gig - W1
Not realy bike related, but a great night out if - like a few of us - you're into clubbing with a community spirit and like good music. If you haven't been but would like to find out more please visit their website.

Scottish Bike Show - Ingliston
This is an excellent chance for the Scottish end of SUKBOG to get together! Even if the weather is so bad you only go out for the Purples, there is plenty to see. Anyone interested should mail David who will be eagerly waiting to greet you.

Celtic Warriors 8th Birthday Bash - Ely, Cambridgeshire
Quite simply one of the best small rallies of the year, this one gets the season off to a flying start. Local authority regulations mean that this year the site will be limited to 1,500 people only, so if you want to go then better get yer tickets in now. What are you waiting for? Go and visit their website now!

April Fools Charity Run - Baldock & Leicester
There may be one from Newmarket and another from St Albans - need to confirm these though. Route is still to be confirmed, as we are hoping to get the Cambs police to escort us through , if not we will Have to bypass Cambridge. More details are here.

West Midlands MAG's Easter Egg and Fruit Run - Bromsgrove
Meet at The Merlin pub, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, 12pm for a 1pm start. Run to the Princess Diana Childrens Hospital. See website for details.

Whirl-Y-Gig - W1
Not realy bike related, but a great night out if - like a few of us - you're into clubbing with a community spirit and like good music. If you haven't been but would like to find out more please visit their website.

SHAG-MAG Easter Egg Run - Surrey
Meet from 13:00 to leave 14:00, the start point is Sainsbury's car park in Knap Hill. (On the A322 about 5 miles South of Junction 3 of the M3) The destination is Sunbeams Respite Care Centre for Children, Aldershot, Hants. Don't forget your easter eggs!

Hednesford MCC's Stags & Slags Rally - Wolverhampton
Live entertainment, flush loos all rally usuals, farmyard site. £8 inc badge Tel: 01543 425795 pre book only 300 limit. Bikes only, no cars caravans etc.

Spannering Session at Malc's - Stoneleigh Park
A general meeting round Malc & Twirly's place for the purpose of fiddling with our bikes.

May Day ride out - Hastings
A mass ride out along with everything else on two wheels, destination Hastings!

Nabbed 10 - York
National Association of Bikers with a Disability (registered charity) hold their BIG rally at Santa Pod Raceway, Poddington. Advance Tickets £8.50 (members) £10.00 (non- members) or £15.00 on the gate. Call NABD for details on 0161 233 0122 or see the web site.

SUKBOG Ride Out - Essex
A ride out to meet some guys from the Bandit Owners Club (Southern Chapter) in Essex. Let's get as many on this as we can, not just the west London crowd! Mail Muppet for more information. [WEBSITE]

BMF - Peterborough
Europe's largest outdoor bike show at the East of England Showground with over 900 stands and marquees. Advance single-day tickets costing £10.00 (£8.00 to BMF members) are available online and by calling 0116 2540666, or you can go for the weekend for £18.00 / £14.00 respectively. On-the-gate prices are £2.00 more, so get ordering now! [WEBSITE]

Welsh National Show - Builth Wells
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Mid Wales. 3 nights entertainment and camping at last years prices! Tickets £15 in adv £20 on the gate under 14's free Day visitors (Sat&Sun) £6 adults £3 children. All enquiries call Gary on 01286 830331/ PO Box 52 Bangor LL57 4ZA Cheques payable to Welsh Motorcycle Shows Ltd. Email: Gary. MAG members get free beer token (on production of a current membership card) affiliated clubs and full members 11 advance tickets for the price of 10. For more info please see their website.

BCMAG's Birthday Bash 2001 - Alveley
At the Royal Oak at Alveley see website for more information.

Lion Rally - Reading
Excellent small rally within easy reach of the south and midlands. £10 in advance, £14 on the gate, phone 0771 4552128 or see the website for more details.

Rock & Blues Show - Donington Park
One of the two biggest events in the UK, with something for everyone. Those who went last year have probably still got some photos they're hiding, now here's a chance to add to that collection. Donington Park has been chosen in favour of the traditional site this year due to foot & mouth restrictions.

Motorcycle World - Beaulieu (Hampshire)
Motorcycle World features stunt riders, displays, bikes of all kinds and stalls where you can buy a variety of motorbiking bits and pieces. Prices: Adult from £9.95 Child from £8.50 Credit/Debit Card Booking Facilty - call: +44 (0) 1590 - 614645 [WEBSITE] [MAP]

Pat's Barbeque - Farnborough (Hampshire)
Pat's kindly making himself and his h-u-g-e garden available for activities involving burnt food and alcohol. Last year's party was utterly brilliant, let's see if we can get another good one!

Heart of England Rally - Droitwich
At Droitwich Rugby Club £8 pre book, £10 on the gate. Please see website for details.

Grand Prix Mega Show - Donington
Trade Stands, Club Stands, Sideshows, Funfair, Stuntshows, Custom Bike Show, Arena Entertainment, Top Live Bands, MAG Bar ... and lots more. Tickets £25 in advance only! (plus a small handling charge) No ticket sales on the gate. Ticket Hotline 0115 912 9124.

2001 Pet Welfare Run - Box Hill > Brighton
A run from Box Hill to the PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals) is leaving at 10:00am sharp. This ride is in memory of Mary Eales, who was tragically killed on 21st February 2001 when a car travelling on the wrong side of the road hit her head on, earning the driver (uninsured) 6 years in prison. The PDSA was one of Mary's favourite charities.

Tempsford Sprint - Tempsford
Come and see just how fast you are over the eigth! [WEBSITE]

SUKBOG Ride Out - Kent & East Sussex Railway
Bit of a run out to meet some of the Essex boys! One party will be leaving Box Hill at 10:00 sharp. Then it's off to meet Brian at the layby near the Oakdene Cafe, where we'll be leaving at 11:00. The Railway centre is just a short ride from there. In case of difficulty, please call Muppet on 07788 435033.

SUKBOG Ride Out - Beaconsfield
Meet Andrew on the M40 roundabout at the Beaconsfield junction at 05:00 (yes, you did read that right!) for a traffic-free blast through the countryside, back by 09:00. In case of difficulty, please call Muppet on 07788 435033.

CG's Party - Guildford, Surrey
"Space for four or five cars out front, space for quite a few bikes in the back garden providing your bars are narrow enough to get through my passage door. Some crash space indoors, reasonably big garden so by all means bring a tent. Turn up anytime from Midday Saturday, bring plenty booze and items earmarked for premature cremation and consumption on the BBQ. There is a Sainsbury's about a ten minutes walk away if you want to travel light. I know there's several new listers in the Surrey area who we haven't met yet, so this is a good opportunity to come out from the peanut gallery" Mail CG for more info!

The Bulldog Bash - Stratford-upon-Avon
The other biggie! One of the most popular shows you could wish for, there's a fairground, drag strip (with performers and run-wot-you-brung) as well as top bands and ladies with minimal clothing on stage. Website.

Essex Ride Out - West London > Essex
I'm riding out to Essex to meet the local SUKBOGgers at the Dog n Partridge, everybody welcome to join in. We should be on site sometime around 20:30 if all goes well (and dry!).

Big Bikes Festival - Three Counties Showground, Malvern
SUPERB VENUE - TRADE STANDS - CLUBS - MOTORCYCLE + SCOOTER DEALERS and MANUFACTURERS - DISPLAYS CAMPING WEEKEND - LIVE TRIBUTE BANDS -MINI MOTOS. More details from the website.

Wolf Rally - Newark showground
Anyone who fancies an excellent medium scale (~800 people) Rally this year could do much worse than the following link:- http://www.wozwolf.co.uk About 23 members throughout the country who do nothing but plan for the rally every year.There's a review here.

Sixth Gremlin Custom and Classic Bike Show - Letchworth Rugby Club off A505
Sat: Preshow party, band, disco,ltd camping. £5 for MAG/local charities. Sun: Custom & Classic Show at White Lion, High St, Baldock. Entry for Bikes/Trikes £3, free for everyone else. Tel: Scouse 01462 491762.

The French Trip! - Regusse
Off to the south of France to clock up a couple of thousand miles in the sun. More details are on Pat's page.

Shepway Air Festival - Folkestone, Kent
Meet 0900 at Railway Cafe, Hythe or 1000 at Delossi's in Folkestone (East end of The Leas near Argos/McDonalds!) Flying starts at 1100. More details are available from Paul Devall.

SOC AGM and Camping - Cross Keys PH, Pulloxhioll, Beds
All SOC members are reminded that it's on... camping overnight Saturday behind pub. Pub serves grub and a good selection of beers, wines and spitits..... Contact the SOC's Garry for more information.

Boreham Air Ambulance Run - Boreham Services, Chelmsford, Essex
Run from Boreham services to Boreham airfield and on to Clacton on Sea in aid of Essex Air Ambulance. £ 3 donation requested per bike. More information from Sharpie.

Run out to the UKBOC crowd - Dog n Partridge Pub, Essex
A nice run out to meet Paul Hardingham and the other guys from the bandit Owners Club of Great Britain. Muppet will definately be going (unless it pours down on the night) and all are welcome to join. [directions]

NEC Bike Show - Birmingham
Yearly pilgrimage to the UK's biggest bike show at the NEC. Patman's hiring a van and places are going fast!

Ogri Cafe Run - Horsham, West Sussex
The Bandit Owners Club of Great Britain will be riding down to the Ogri Cafe. Leaving at 10:00 from the Granada Service Station at J30 of the M25 and heading towards the Oakdene Cafe near Wrotham ni Kent to meet some more bandit riders. Contributed by Paul, please see his website for more information!

Sinterklaastreffen - Ostend, Belgium
Annual rally organised by the Motor Toerisme Oostende club. You can camp (but it's bl**dy cold and wet usually) or stay in B&B. [WEBSITE] More information from Paul.

Reading Toy run - Reading, Berkshire
Meet at Shire Hall at 1.30pm. Leave for Barnardos at 2 and then onto a local hall for hot drinks etc. Its run by the Reading Christian Motorcyclists so I would imagine there will be an underlying theme of God bothering! Take a present. Its the first time ive heard of it but its been going for 16 years and theyr'e hoping for 1000 bikes this year. Call 0118-9787095 for more info. Submitted by Byfleet Bandit.

BMF Toy run - Wrotham
It's all for charidee mates, and I think there's a free mince pie and a chance to sit on Santa's knee for everyone. Contact: Tony Young on 01732 849289.