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First Federation WingFest goes to plan.

The first WingFest of the Federation has taken place, and amazingly almost everything went to plan. You would not believe what goes into an event even of this size, and don’t let’s get carried away at this early date as we only had around 60 members and visitors for the weekend, it’s not a big event by any stretch of the imagination. However the logistics of providing the bar b cue, run outs and some form of shelter on the site for the

Help for Heroes Charity Day – Bob Summers

Several members of Goldwing North West very kindly helped in supporting a charity day at my Holiday Home Caravan site in Caernarfon North Wales. We also had the support of our neighbours Goldwing North Wales during the day. The event itself was aimed at raising more money for the very popular charity “Help for Heroes”.   The 10 or so Goldwings on display certainly added to the occasion which lasted all afternoon and

Federation at Kirkby Lonsdale 20-23 August

The Federation of United Kingdom Goldwing clubs, of which Goldwings North West is a member, are hosting a friendly weekend of Goldwings, ride outs and entertainment. The venue is the Rugby Club at Kirkby Lonsdale. This venue has a long term relationship with biker clubs who use the facilities of the site during the Rugby closed season. Last year we held a very

Web Site visitors increase by 56%

The recent report from the web hosting company confirms that unique visits to our Goldwings North West website increased by 56% from the December 2009 figure. Total number of visitors to the site for March 2010 was 14800 unique visits, thank you to all who visit our web site and make

Wirral Egg Run

What an amazing day out some many bikers on 2,3,4 wheeels the friendship was great. Met Crezz at 8 am and rode to his friends house and a welcoming brew and bacon buttie!! Many many riders came to the house I wonder what the neighbors thought!?  We then finally rode to the meeting point at the sea front – oh boy what a sight wall to wall bikers buttie vans and drink stands. Finally we all made a move … how do you get

Goldwing Light Parade Hotels filling fast

The organisers of the Blackpool Illuminations Goldwing Light Parade report that hotels are filling fast. The main event Hotel the Warwick is almost full, with adjacent hotels all receiving enquiries and bookings. Full details of all the event  hotels can be found on the Goldwing Light Parade accommodation page. Its going to be a great weekend.

RAF Woodvale

Here is a google map link for directions to RAF Woodvale plus the route to our camping area by the runway. It may be useful for those members on their first visit.

Make your own way to RAF Woodvale. Remember you must have an entry pass for your exhibit. No pass no entry.

Stars & Stripes

American Cars, Hot Rods Pick Ups and Motocycles, all things that sparkle and shine The Stars & Stripes event at Tatton Park is held every year. As well as both vintage and classic era vehicles built in the USA, there is also a smattering of more recent stuff, although its the former that features here mainly. This is one huge show, and the turnout of interesting old American motors is excellent.

Scorton Vintage & Country Fayre

For those camping over the weekend- make your own way there. Entry to site from 10:00 am Friday.

Scorton vintage and country fayre is now well established as a favorite entry in our calendar. This years event takes place at the usual site on 19th & 20th June. The rally comprises various collections of steam engines, vintage engines, classic engines and

AGM Reminder-Feathers Hotel Leyland

Don’t forget our Annual general meeting will take place at 11:00 am 31st January 2010 at the Feathers Hotel Leyland, not our usual meeting place the Norman Jepson. This is the day after our “all inclusive free bar”  anniversary dinner dance, so we should all be up bright and early for our very first AGM.  The meeting is open to all federation club members and a

Blackpool Goldwing Light Parade website updated

The Blackpool Illuminations Goldwing Light Parade website has been totally revamped. The web master Nigel Mackintosh has updated the site to include new features and allow easier access to pages and information. The usual photo gallery feature is still available with an image rotator on the front page. Its a fantastic new site, have a good look around.

Weather halts show

Right, the exhibition stand is sorted and is a superb piece of kit, its exactly what we need.  Had a long chat with the exhibition organiser’s and they confirm we can use our Goldwings North West sail banners at the exhibition. Plus we can order an electricity supply on the Friday to drive the spot lights if we feel we need it. They are very pleased we can attend as an owners club. The bad news is we have only 8 passes per day for