"THE ANGLESEY BIKE SHOW IS ON"
The Isle of Anglesey Motorcycle Show 2008
"3 Days & Nights of superb entertainment over the August Bank
Holiday Weekend"
Official statement:
STATEMENT 6/6/8
The police are not attempting to cancel the 2008 Isle of
Anglesey Motorcycle Show, although in a meeting between the police, the
showground committee and Steve they did say that they have a few “concerns” and
might attempt a charge for extra policing.
The Isle Of Anglesey Motorcycle Show is unlike any other bike show in the
country.
We work with the local racetrack who have activities such as club car racing
and motorcycle track days booked over the whole weekend.
We also work with the local indoor and outdoor go-kart tracks.
If you want to watch or take part in any of these activities then we run FREE
shuttle bus services from the site to each venue.
We have bands in the main hall on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights backed
up by Russ Page.
THIS YEAR WE ARE INTRODUCING AN ADULT COMEDY CLUB.
Run by Rick Hulse and featuring some of the best stand up comics in the country.
We will have the usual static bike and trike display, daytime entertainment,
trade stands and stalls, tattooists, food vans etc.
This is one of the few rallies in the country where we set aside an area for
a children’s mini moto’s and quads play area.
The rally takes place close to some of the best biking roads and most
spectacular scenery in Britain.
Because of the massive loss we suffered following the cancellation of the
“Welsh” show we are going to need all the support we can get to survive.
PLEASE SUPPORT THIS RALLY
If you can't make the show and would like to support the campaign to ensure
the future of the Welsh shows you can donate through paypal using admin@welshmotorcycleshows.co.uk
or directly by contributing to the buckets you will see at events all over the
country.
THE BACKGROUND
The committee of the RWAS cancelled the show on the 13th of May, seven working
days before we were due to open.
They did it because of the advice and information they got in two private
meeting with Dyfed-Powys Police.
I was not invited to either meeting.
I couldn't answer the points the police made in these meetings because they
made them "Confidential".
The police didn't go through the courts or the licencing system.
I have lost about £80,000 because of the cancellation.
If we don't have a case against the committee/police I will lose my house
because of this.
There is no organisation, no club, no big business behind our shows.
I work out of my house and when I have no income from the shows (like now) I
go to work like everybody else.
At the moment as a security guard on £5.80 an hour.
I will have to pay back the advanced ticket money, the stall holders booking
fees, the food vendors pitch fees and the bar companies deposit.
I have already lost all the money spent on advertising, advanced (non
refundable) booking fees for all the equipment and services,
printing for tickets, day passes etc etc, the list is really long.
We are selling the badges and patches that we had made for the rally to try
and raise some money.
Gary at "Far Canal" has T/Shirt prints and he will do a mail order if anyone
would like a shirt.
If you see any "SUPPORT WELSH SHOWS" collections at any rallies or
bike shops please throw in a quid.
WHAT DO I WANT FROM YOU
We don't have any money to advertise the Anglesey Show.
Please send this to as many people, forums, show listings etc as possible.