Hi All
The H.O.G. Christmas party this year was a great success with over 50 people attending a good time was had by all, the venue was decorated by the ladies of Harley with black and orange balloons, bunting, and flags, the food was very good with a more then you can eat theme, after the meal we had dancing from the Latino girls, a few of the members joined in ,there was a slide show all night and some funny videos, then on to the raffle some good prizes there, then back on with the Latino girls ,then dancing till 12.00,then home on the bus that maranda had kindly laid on for us, we all had a sing song on the way home. Over all, well just say we will do the same again next year.
Andy…..Webmaster.
A small contingent of Harley Davidson riders from the UK attended the first Remembrance Day service at the National Memorial Arboretum near Burton on Trent on 11th November 2007
At the memorial there is a ‘wall’ with 16000 names on, remembering our troops that have died since WW2 through one cause or another.
It was noticed that were a large number of younger people in attendance with the service a very moving experience. It was mentioned by those riders attending as something that should be marked yearly, similar to the event held in the United States, but obviously on a smaller scale.
One of those riders at the event was Martin Dickinson, Director of Nene Valley Chapter who brought the idea of an annual event up at the HOG UK Directors meeting in late 2007. There was an overwhelming response from his fellow Directors and every encouragement given to plan such an event.
After the meeting, offers soon came in to assist with both the administrative side as well as the planning side of the event. This was to be another case of UK Chapter working closely together in planning a single event.
The first RTTW UK event will be taking place at the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum on Saturday 11th October 2008 and raising funds for the upkeep of the memorial. It is hoped that you can join us in remembering those that can no longer ride by our side.
