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Whilst The National Motorcycle Museum is closed to visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the online retail shop is still operating as normal.  Full of Christmas gift ideas for the classic two-wheel enthusiast, the museum’s online shop hosts lots of classic motorcycling related items, as well as their own museum branded clothing. James Hewing, Museum Director, said: “Due to COVID-19 we won’t…

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With events we would have featured having been cancelled or postponed in 2020, here’s a glance at what has been, and a reminder of what will be in 2021. Words and pics Tim Britton Media Ltd It seems as though I’ve started every feature with a reference to the current pandemic causing problems around the…

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The National Motorcycle Museum has announced that their application for an urgent grant through the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage has failed. The Museum applied for a grant from the fund which was established by government to provide funding support to organisations across the heritage ecosystem that were financially sustainable before COVID-19. Rev your engines,…

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This is the place where we publicise your products, so if you’ve something to make a MXer go faster, a trials rider keep their feet up or an enduroista stay on time, let us know and we’ll spread the word. Words and pics: Tim Britton Classic lube Older bikes often react better to older formula…

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Whilst much has been written about the café racer scene, both historically and otherwise, the trend for retro styling and bike shed builds continues to this day, with machines that command an unmistakeable presence and remain the embodiment of passion and innovation. The days may have passed when metal, grease, oil, leathers and attitude bucked…

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‘Normous Newark Autojumble are delighted to announce that on 25th October the event will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils. Tickets are prebooked only with tickets available until Saturday, 2pm. Visitors can buy tickets here: www.classicmagazines.co.uk What to expect ‘Normous is a great day out for any…

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The Kempton Autojumble, due to be held Saturday, October 24, has unfortunately had to be cancelled, due to on-going and worsening situation of the Coronavirus pandemic. We are very disappointed that we are unable to run, but we hope you will all appreciate that the safety and well-being of our visitors, exhibitors, partners, contractors and…

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This is the place where we publicise your products, so if you’ve something to make a MXer go faster, a trials rider keep their feet up or an enduroista stay on time, let us know and we’ll spread the word. Words and pics: Tim Britton Take a breather Engines need air, bigger engines need more…

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We are delighted to announce that on the 25th October ‘Normous Newark will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils.   What does this mean with the new legislation regarding Covid-19? As a COVID-19 Secure venue, we can still host larger numbers in total but groups of up to…

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Due to the worsening situation and rising infection rate of Covid-19, Mortons Media Group has reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Carole Nash Winter Classic show, planned for 09 – 10 January at Newark showground. This season-opening event has always been a firm favourite with motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the UK but with the…

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