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Mid-Wilts MAG took the Regional stand to the Shires shopping centre in Trowbridge, to take part in a fund raising event organised by to Midlands Bikers in aide of the Air Ambulance Charity.

Mid Wilts MAG displayed their new banner at this show. Despite it being a fairly quiet day though, we managed to raise £36 for the Air Ambulance on the day. Some members of the Goldwing owners club turned up, and one of the ladies from GWR enjoyed a ride around the car park on the back of one of the Goldwing’s (helmet-less of course!).

Also at the event were stands by the Wiltshire Constabulary and the Wilts Air Ambulance. Andy Kerr.

BikeSafe Southwest

The regional MAG stand was also at the BikeSafe Southwest event organised by Avon & Somerset Constabulary, Somerset Road Safety Partnership and Somerset Council.

Despite the inclement conditions and a slow start on the Saturday the event was well attended. Two clubs asked for affiliation packs, the Voyagers MCC and Mid Somerset & South Bristol MCC. Assessed rides were available with the Police Motorcyclists from Avon & Somerset and Devon Constabularies.

Also in attendance were the Freewheelers EVS, IAM, ROSPA and Somerset Advanced Riders.

Fred’s Run 2008

Despite the inclement weather predicted for the weekend of Fred’s Run, the Rain held off and the sun even put in an appearance.

Over two hundred and forty Bikes, Trike’s and Outfits turned up at Roger and Lyn’s home for the second Fred’s Run in aide of Weston Hospice Care, which raised over £3000.

The route took the participants up over the Mendips, down thro’ Cheddar Gorge before meandering down to Weston-super-Mare, where after a lap of the sea front the Bikes parked up on the Beach Lawns.

Roger and Lyn would like to Thank all the good folk who helped on the day and also all those generous people who donated monies to the Charity.

Not-Avon MAG

Not-Avon MAG will be holding their AGM at The Lamb, Iron Acton, South Gloucestershire on the 6th May at 8pm. Please remember to bring your Currant Membership card so that you can vote.

AGC

MAG’s annual AGC took place at Bromsgrove, hosted by West Midlands MAG, and about 17 Western Region MAG members attended the event.

Trevor Baird gave a very inspiring speech on his last official job as outgoing General Secretary, and was rewarded with a well-deserved standing ovation. Nich Brown, whose roots lay in Western Region, is Trevor's Successor as of end May. Thanks for all your work on our behalf Trevor, You Will be missed and Good Luck in your new Endeavours. Western Region MAG.

Events

• 2-3-4 Yorkshire MAG 10th Into The Valley Info0800 988 3199
• 6 Not Avon MAG AGM Annual General Meeting - The Lamb, Iron Acton, South Gloucestershire 8pm.
• 9-11 Middlesbrough & District MAG The Number One Rally Information: 01642 210159
• 9-11 Worlds End MCC (MAG Affiliated Club) 8th Short Weak End Rally Information: 07901571101 noddy - 07850737970 stigg.
• 9 -11 NABD You've Been Nabbed 17 www.nabd.org.uk
• 16-18 Bug Splatz MCC (MAG Affiliated Club) The "Get it On" Rally 2008 - "Get it in!" www.bugsplatzmcc.co.uk
• 16-18 West Oxon MAG's "No Room at the Inn" Rally and Bike Show - Info: Simon 0774 5570913.
• 17 West Oxon MAG Spring Bike Show Bike entries £2. Contact: Rob 0790 5003585.
• 30 - 1 Edinburgh And District MAG Ag Ol Anns An Achaidh Rally http://edinburgh.mag-uk.org

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