The Western Region Action Group
The WRAG Magazine

October 2007

GWR 2007

Nearly 200 came to the GWR 2007 this year, and apart from a few mistakes the whole event went off rather well, it will probably take 3-5 years before we start to the formula about right, but hey! Learning from our errors makes for a better end result. Anyway, Thanks to every one who helped if even only in a minor capacity.
GWR 2007 rally

Last year we of Weston MAG were very grateful for Glos MAGs advice and help, this year we did it mainly ourselves, but we had a great time, even if we were pretty knackered towards the end.

The Saturday night was a blinder, despite a last minute hitch with one of the bands pulling out due to double booking, the main band Creatures did two sets, which had everyone stomping.

Afterwards One of Deb’s boys did some great D.J-ing for us, and the girls who served behind the bar were persuaded to get up on the bar and boogie to some Quo.
GWR 2007 bar staff

So Thanks to Suzanne, Jeanie, Mary, Debs, Karen, Dianne and Linda for working so hard behind and On the bar. Also to Moose, Den & Bev for flogging so many raffle tickets, which raised £400 for the charity. But Thanks to everyone who helped to put the Great into this year’s Great -Weston-Rally.
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Bristol MAG

Bristol MAG held a MAG awareness day at Riders of Bristol, where 4 memberships were taken 2 single and 2 Joint.

Twixt Dawn and Claire, the burly Western HOG riders were persuaded to purchase some MAG products; Clair even tried out a Harley.

Bristol MAG will be holding their annual Fancy Dress Halloween Party at the Mayors Arms on the 27th October and tickets will be available at £5, including a buffet and Live Music.
Info 01173 779 429.

Bristol MAG hold their Not so so Soup Run, on the 14th October meeting at 10.00 am, at the Burrington Inn for a 11.00 a.m. start. Donations of Toiletries, Cash, Tin Food, Cash, Blankets, Cloths and Cash needed.

Weston & North Somerset MAG

Weston MAG will be holding their AGM on the 21st November at the Railway Inn, Sandford. The AGM will start promptly at 8:30pm so be there with your membership card and signed in at 8pm.

Mid-Wilts MAG

The "Custom Carnival 2" show at the Lysley Arms went well, a very enjoyable, laid back, day out. Custom Carnival

The show was very well attended, with a large number of very nice custom bikes on display, and a cheque handed over during the day to Cancer Research.

Weatherise, it was one of the best days of the year, so that probably helped. The MAG tent stood out well, looking extremely professional.
Custom Carnival

Quite a few MAG members, from Swindon and Salisbury, came up and had a look and general chat (the stand was also a useful "helmet park" for some MAG members). We didn't get a large response from nonmembers, and no memberships taken, but at least MAG had a presence there.

Wiltshire NCC were pleased that we turned up, especially after a couple of other stalls they were expecting failed to turn up on the day, along with one of the bands they had booked, I believe. Andy Kerr & Taff

Forest Of Dean MAG AGM

The Foresters are having their AGM on Monday 29th October at the Mount Pleasant, St Whites Road, Cinderford Starting at 8.00pm. Remember to bring your membership card.
Robbie

Police warning following recent rise in motorcyclists killed on region's roads

Police are urging motorcyclists to take extra care on the region's roads following a sudden rise in the number of serious and fatal collisions.

Five motorcyclists have been killed in Avon and Somerset in the past month, which accounts for half of all fatalities so far this year.

Inspector Mike Tew, in charge of the force's Collision Investigation Unit, which investigates all serious or fatal collisions, said: "There is no doubt that there is a link between the late spell of good weather and the sudden rise in the number of motorcyclists killed on our roads.

"This is not to say that the blame always lies with the motorcyclist - it could simply be down to the fact in nice weather, there are more of them on the roads. "However, when the conditions are good, the temptation to push the speed that bit higher or attempt a manoeuvre you might ordinarily be wary of can be greater. This is why we are highlighting the recent spate of collisions in the hope it makes motorcyclists stop and think."

Last year, 24 per cent of people killed on Avon and Somerset's roads were motorcyclists, despite them accounting for only one per cent of road users.

Inspector Tew said: "As well as a general warning to motorcyclists to be aware of the dangers they face, we are looking to invite as many as possible to attend our day-long or weekend courses.

"Nationally, 15 per cent of collisions involving motorcyclists happen while overtaking, 12 per cent during cornering, and 30 per cent involve a skid in wet conditions. There's clearly some strong advice and skills we can teach our riders to ensure they enjoy riding safely."

The Ride to Arrive course is for riders with full motorcycle licences who have not taken any 'advanced' training, as well as veteran bikers who may have slipped into bad habits. The course costs £95, which covers two nights' accommodation, all meals and some administration costs.

A 'taster' course is available online at www.ridetoarrive.org.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the one-day Bike Safe seminar, or attending the weekend-long Ride to Arrive course, should visit Bikesafe or Ride to Arrive.

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