Wakefield MAG October 2023 Newsletter

Dear Wakefield MAG Member,

Welcome to the Wakefield MAG Newsletter. If you can't attend our Tuesday meetings regularly, it's the next best thing to keep you up to date with what we are up to.

CONTENTS

1) Wakefield MAG 21st Birthday Bash Report
2) Yorkshire Region AGM
3) MAG Annual Group Conference
4) ICE Ban Delay
5) MAG's Position Statement on the Climate Change Debate
6) Blanket Speed Restrictions
7) Biker Quiz Nite
8) Fight Motorcycle Theft - Hull Event
9) Kidzaware Christmas Toy Collection
10) Forthcoming Events (for October and beyond)

1) Wakefield MAG 21st Birthday Bash Report

Check out the event report Here

2) Yorkshire Region AGM

The Yorkshire Region AGM was held on Wednesday 6th September (19:30 - 21:00) at Squires Cafe, Newthorpe Lane, Newthorpe, Leeds LS25 5LX.

A fantastic turnout for the Yorkshire AGM and the function room at Squires was pretty much full. The Region officers and Branch Reps gave their respective reports and Wakefield's report was as follows:

2023 Yorkshire AGM - Wakefield Branch Report

Wakefield MAG have held a number of social and fundraising events throughout the year, including:

• Wakefield Hospice Dark Peak Sportive cycle event marshalling (18th September 2022) - In addition to marshalling the Wakefield Hospice 10K race, which we have done for more years than we can remember, the fundraising event organisers at the Wakefield Hospice asked for our assistance for their inaugural Dark Peak Sportive cycle event. The event had 3 different routes - 40km (standard route), 78km (hard route) and 177km (extreme route) and we had been tasked with marshalling some tricky points on the route which presented the biggest danger to the cycling competitors. The marshalling did work well and there were no incidents and all the cyclists were very grateful for the support we were giving them. A huge thanks to our 4 marshals who helped make the event run smoothly and incident free.
• Chas' surprise Birthday Party (20th September 2022) - Wakefield MAG Stalwart, Deputy Rep, champion fund raiser and all round fine upstanding pillar of society, Mr Charles Milner Esq, was 80 in early September. We organised a surprise birthday bash for him at the Thatched House. We organised it all in secret, so he thought it was just a normal meeting. We had a great turnout of past and present members, together with a contingent from Huddersfield MAG. Absolutely cracking night and so glad we were able to pull it off as a total surprise .... In his thank you speech Chas was a little bit lost for words.
• Zero electric motorcycle test ride event (23rd September 2022) - Rep Steve and Deputy Rep Chas went to the test event at Not Your Average Bikes in Ossett (sadly no longer trading). We both test rode a Zero SR/S (fully faired 600cc 'equivalent' bike) and we both really enjoyed the test ride and it was a very nice bike to ride. However, at nearly 24 thousand pounds, I wont be buying one.
• Bingo Night (25th October 2022) - delighted to report the bingo night raised a total of £73.10, all of which goes into the MAG Fighting Fund .... a great result considering the sparse attendance (only 13 attended) !!!
• Remembrance Sunday (13th November 2022) - For the fourteenth consecutive year, we attended the City of Wakefield Remembrance Sunday parade and wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial on Wood Street, to pay our respects. Twelve Wakefield MAG members attended this, with six then attending the Mirfield Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service. We were there at the invitation of the RBLR (for the tenth year running) and our attendance helped swell the number of bikes to twelve, plus a further twelve scooters from the Mirfield Scooter Club
• Biker Quiz Nite (29th November 2022) - This was the 18th Wakefield MAG Biker Quiz Nite attended by 17 quiz contestants, who formed multiple teams representing Leeds & Bradford MAG and Wakefield MAG. Leeds MAG won (as usual). The quiz returned a small loss after the cost of the prizes had been deducted, as numbers were down on previous years. However, we sold lots of Christmas raffle tickets, all of which goes towards the MAG Fighting fund, so all swings and roundabouts in the grand scheme of things.
• Christmas Do (3rd December) - A Christmas Meal, proceeded and followed by several goblets of foaming ale, at the Thatched House
• Christmas Toy Appeal for Kidzaware (13th December 2022) - had a Christmas toy collection for Kidzaware, a local Wakefield based charity that the Branch has been proud to support for a number of years. Had a huge amount of toys donated, which Deputy Rep Chas presented to Kidzaware after the collection deadline
• Christmas Hamper Raffle (13th December 2022) - Our Grand Christmas Raffle was drawn on Tuesday 13th December with 19 prizes in total up for grabs, including the luxury Christmas hamper top prize. The top prize of the Luxury Christmas Hamper was won by Sally Johnson of Leeds MAG, who was absolutely delighted with her box of goodies. The 2022 Christmas Raffle made a hefty profit of £203.01, all of which goes to the MAG fighting Fund - A huge thank you to everyone who bought and sold tickets!!!!
• Wakefield Branch 21st AGM (17th January 2023) - The Wakefield & District Motorcycle Action Group Branch AGM was held in the Thatched House, on Tuesday 17th January 2023. This was our 21st AGM (and birthday). Steve was voted in as Rep / Chairman again (for the 20th time)
• Post Christmas Auction (31st January 2023) - Hosted our 18th Post Christmas Auction. Numbers attending were down on previous years we had a good amount of items donated, lots of quality bike gear, tools and accessories, amongst other 'obscure' items. The auction raised £260 for MAG and £65 each for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes.
• Wakefield Hospice 10K Race Marshalling (19th March 2023) - Wakefield MAG have helped to marshal this popular event for more years than we care to remember, and our role is as mobile race marshals, looking after those competitors at the tail end of the race. We had five bikes this year but it was a struggle getting enough marshals and had to appeal to other groups (thanks to Jay from Huddersfield MAG for helping us out)
• Bike Show at the Wakefield Gala (1st May 2023) - Our popular bike show, at the Wakefield Gala at Clarence Park Arena, was held on May Day Bank Holiday Monday (1st May). Our MAG stand had a prize game and 1-90 raffle (to win £50) in addition to the standard MAG 'bumpf'. The bike show entrants started to roll in from about 10:30 onwards, lots of coming and goings throughout the day and at one point we counted over 40 bikes in attendance. At the time of the judging we had 15 odd bikes, 3 motorcycle combinations and a trike to choose from. The game and 1-90 raffle raised £85, all of which goes towards the MAG fighting fund. MAG Product sales raised a further £6.50 and donations totalled £12.43. We also signed up 4 new MAG members. Not bad for a days work. Last years tombola raised £134.17 but we did have less 'non-biker' visitors to our stand this year - the burger van which always brings a lot of people up to the top part of the arena (as it has the smallest queues) was noticably absent this year, and we believe that kept people in the main arena.
• Hornsea Bike Fest (13th August 2023) - Three members had a rideout to Hornsea Bike Fest, meeting up with Ron and Jill who were manning the EY MAG stand at saids event.

Other Branch Activity:

• Members attended and marshalled at all three Yorkshire MAG rallies
• Five Wakefield and District MP's (out of a total of six) have been contacted as part of Operation Earthquake, with some non-responses and others just toeing the party line and effectively supporting the ban, including the Shadow Transport Minister
• Monthly newsletters produced and posted on the website
• 2023 is quite significant for Wakefield MAG for we are 21 years old !!!; Significant also for MAG nationally as MAG is 50 years old this year !!! To help celebrate this monumental anniversary, we are hosting a Saturday Bike Day on Saturday 9th September (12:00 - 17:00) at the Thatched House, with a bike display / show in the car park, Steve the Landlord is laying on food (BBQ pulled beef & spicy meatballs and chips), we'll have our Wakefield MAG stand and the legendary Huddersfield MAG Top Box Sale (on tour) will be joining us so lots of opportunities to bag some bargain bike gear. We'll also have a tombola and prize raffle. And to top it all off, we have live music by top covers band, the Interiorz.

Bank A/C balance is: £863.21

Summary

Although we have done a lot during the year and raised a lot of money for the MAG Fighting Fund, things are not all rosy at Wakefield MAG:

• We have lost a number of active members, mainly due to health reasons and hanging up their leathers. However, we have not been able to replace them with new active members, meaning all the organisational effort now falls down to three people, which is not sustainable and leads to burnout
• As an attempt to boost meeting attendance, we now only hold business meetings every other week, with socials on the others, in case business meetings were 'too boring' for some (it wasn't my idea as Rep but I lost the vote). However, that hasn't worked as the socials are less well attended than business meetings, and we've had to stop the monthly social events because they were so poorly attended (bye bye our Bingo nights and quizzes etc - although still want to host the Biker Quiz Nite if possible)
• We don't hold monthly rideouts anymore as attendance on those had dropped right off, plus no one volunteered to be rideout co-ordinator at the 2023 AGM
• The events we have hosted (as covered above) have all been down on numbers (May Day Bike Show being a notable exception though)
• We have struggled to get marshals (Wakefield MAG used to marshal the Blues tent at FYP, both nights, with six (different) marshals each night; this year we had one, on one night only)
• We used to have dozens of members at the Yorkshire MAG rallies (remember the size of the Wakefield MAG village at the YPR) - this year it's been a handful at best
• We have had a few new faces at meetings over the year but despite making a point of welcoming them and talking to them, not a single one has made a return visit. This isn't unique to Wakefield reading other branch reports, but it's certainly a worrying trend. In all the voluntary clubs / groups, most have seen membership decline and a general lack of people willing to put themselves forward for committee positions and get involved
• Meeting attendance is 6-8 on average, which isn't bad (circa 10% of our total membership which is the National average; however, pre-covid lockdown(s) we were 20% and a few years back we had more than 20 at most meetings)
• We desperately need new faces / blood. Hoping our forthcoming 21st Birthday Bash will generate a few new active members.

Following the branch reports it was time for the nominations and election of Regional Officers for 2023/24. Your Yorkshire MAG committee for 2023/24 is, cue drum roll:

• Yorkshire Regional Rep - Steve Travis
• Yorkshire Vice Rep - Martin Burgess
• Yorkshire Political Officer - Tom Lonsdale
• Yorkshire Secretary - Oliver Rose
• Web / Social Media officer - Marcus Houlden
• Treasurer - Garry Timms
• Press and Media Officer - Vacant (but it's a nice to have rather than an essential role as each branch has their own press officer, or, it's fulfilled by reps)

This is virtually unchanged from last year with the exception of Secretary - many thanks to Marcus Houlden who held this role in 2022/23, and thanks to Oliver Rose who has stepped into the breach for 2023/24.

Thank you for your trust in me by re-electing me as Regional Rep. I did say at the AGM that you have a golden opportunity to get rid of me if you thought I was the shitest regional rep in living memory ...... and you still voted for me LOL

Tony Berry Memorial Award - this is for a member who has made an outstanding contribution within the region over the past year. No nominations had been received for this award so Steve Travis as Regional Rep made an executive decision (and one that wasn't particularly hard to make) - due to his efforts growing the branch and expanding it's influence into North Yorkshire, it would go to the York Rep Richard Suddaby, which was unanimously endorsed by all present - well done Spud !!!

In Any Other Business (AOB) it was agreed how much would be donated to Central at the forthcoming MAG AGC. It was agreed to leave £1,000 in the Yorkshire MAG account, and donate the remainder, which was due to be boosted by donations from Wakefield MAG and £500 from Huddersfield MAG which was donated at the AGM itself. In the end we were able to make a £3,200 donation to Central on behalf of Yorkshire MAG (See Below.)

3) MAG Annual Group Conference

MAG's 2023 Annual Group Conference (AGC) was held on Saturday 23rd September at Balliol Hall, West Huntspill in deepest Somerset, hosted by Sarah Poole and Taunton MAG. A good turnout at this years AGC, more were there than at last year's AGC in Allerton Bywater, which was held right on our doorstep.

Bit of a killer trip to get there with lengthy hold ups on the M42 and M5, taking 6 hours to get there (Sat Nav had estimated 4 !!!), but sensibly, most of us had opted to come the day before and stay locally overnight. Five Yorkshire MAG members made the trip south for what was MAG's 50th Annual Group Conference.

Everyone present contributed thoughtfully and played a full part in our policymaking. I am sincerely grateful to all our members and extend my warmest congratulations to all those whose efforts were acknowledged in the awards ceremony, in which Yorkshire featured heavily:

• Yorkshire MAG received a Certificate of Merit
  
• no less than three Yorkshire MAG members received honorary life membership
• a Wakefield MAG member was awarded the Fred Hill Freedom Award .... and no, it wasn't me ;-)

As Yorkshire Region Rep, I was also pleased to make a £3,200 donation to Central on behalf of Yorkshire MAG, as voted on at our recent Yorkshire MAG AGM.

Way to go Yorkshire MAG !!!!

You can watch the highlights here

4) ICE Ban Delay

Great news that the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) ban on new vehicles has recently been delayed from 2030 to 2035 !!! .... Right .... Well, no actually. Read on ....

The Government published it's response to the Zero Emmission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate on the 28th September 2023 confirming that it will go through as proposed but with a minor tweak for vans. This is despite the headline announcements of the 2030 date being delayed to 2035.

The quotas for cars are as follows:

Table 1: annual targets for ZEV sales shares from 2024 to 2035 for cars

Year	Target
2024	22%
2025	28%
2026	33%
2027	38%
2028	52%
2029	66%
2030	80%
2031	84% (*)
2032	88% (*)
2033	92% (*)
2034	96% (*)
2035	100% (*)

(*) Target will be set out in future legislation later in the decade.

The quotas for vans are:

Table 2b: annual targets for ZEV sales shares from 2024 to 2035 for vans

Year	Target
2024	10%
2025	16%
2026	24%
2027	34%
2028	46%
2029	58%
2030	70%
2031	76% (*)
2032	82% (*)
2033	88% (*)
2034	94% (*)
2035	100% (*)

(*) Target will be set out in future legislation later in the decade.

This applies to cars and vans from 2024, but not yet motorcycles. Manufacturers will face hefty fines if they fail to meet the sales quotas, effectively enforcing electric vehicles on us. The announced delay of the ban to 2035 is largely immaterial in the face of the ZEV mandate, and it is feared that motorcycles will have a similar mandate applied when they finally announce the outcome allegedly this autumn.

It is felt likely that they will stick with 2035 as the date for all motorcycles dropping the 2030 date for smaller bikes, but in the face of the ZEV mandate manufacturers will be forced to phase out the petrol models up to 125cc simply to meet the quota obligations. This will effectively force the removal of choice for 125cc sooner than 2030 which would be a dramatically worse outcome than a straight ban in 2030. Learners will be learning on twist and go electric but how will they then transition to geared bikes? Sales of illegal e-bikes, and no doubt increased levels of associated antisocial behaviour by unlicensed riders will further diminish the public perception of motorcycling and we will face ever more calls for restriction of our freedoms.

Most members of the public are blissfully unaware of the ZEV mandate - we all need to shine a light on it, at least in the riding community so that they wake up to the implications. This is NOT GOOD NEWS at all. Anyone got a spare 24 grand for a 600cc 'equivalent' electric motorbike !?!?!?!!?

Published results of the Zero Emmission Vehicle (ZEV) consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-zero-emission-vehicle-zev-mandate-and-co2-emissions-regulation-for-new-cars-and-vans-in-the-uk/outcome/zero-emission-vehicle-zev-mandate-consultation-summary-of-responses-and-joint-government-response#joint-response-to-summary-of-responses

5) MAG's Position Statement on the Climate Change Debate

MAG has been accused of being a climate change denier through it's campaigning activity opposing the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) ban. This is an attempt to close down rational debate (which is very dangerous in a democratic society) and is akin to labelling someone as a racist if they speak out about illegal economic migration. It's a lazy counter-argument, and one thrown out to try and discredit anyone who dares to question the flimsey basis on which flawed policy decisions are being made.

However, to set the case straight, MAG's National Committee has agreed the following Position Statement on the Climate Change Debate.

MAG accepts Earth's climate is changing and has been since the planet formed. With the population growth of modern times, it would be surprising if humanity had not contributed to that change. The resulting issues must be thoroughly considered, and the policies developed in response should be based on sound information. All legitimate interests must also be given fair consideration. That can only happen if the debate is free, open, fair, and honest. Suppressing free speech, as some parties are attempting, is unacceptable in a democratic society, and in practical terms, rushing to a conclusion and then attempting to close down the debate, is not the best way to identify or solve any problem. Indeed, it is likely to result in worse outcomes. The Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change (IPCC) itself has stated that there is considerable uncertainty as to what difference human activity has made to the climate and has warned against narratives exaggerating the anthropogenic effect.

MAG's Position

• MAG believes that choice in personal and public transport is an essential element of a free society and opposes any measures that restrict or have the effect of restricting that choice to any form of elite.
• MAG supports investment in and improvement of public transport systems to encourage a voluntary reduction in the use of private vehicles. Specifically, MAG calls for the construction of a nationwide 24/7 fully electrified public transport system (trains trams and trolleybuses) and investment in the new infrastructure required to support the same, including, specifically, a fixed bridge and/or tunnel link to Northern Ireland.
• MAG considers that the threatened ban removes the commercial incentive for development of new/improved internal combustion engine (ICE) technology and synthetic fuels, thereby effectively halting development of the ICE.
• MAG welcomes developments in green propulsion technology and fuels, believing that more choice allows society to select the vehicle and fuel source appropriate to their individual needs. MAG says, 'Let the free market work.'
• MAG opposes the forced scrapping of serviceable vehicles, either by legislation or financial coercion as is currently being practiced by London's Mayor, as counterproductive, discriminatory, and hostile to those on lower incomes.
• MAG holds that internal combustion engine-powered vehicles (ICEVs) should continue to be freely available for purchase so long as there is a market for them. Motorcycling is arguably the most efficient and least polluting way of using fossil fuel power, and it should therefore be encouraged by policymakers.
• MAG holds that motorcycles are part of the solution to the environmental challenges we face. As a single-track vehicle that takes up little road space, produces a negligible proportion of overall emissions, and with a relatively modest price point, the motorcycle offers enormous advantages and efficiencies. Just a 10% switch of users from cars to motorcycles would reduce congestion by 40% with a commensurate overall reduction in emissions of all pollutants (Source - The Belgian Transport & Mobility Leuven Study).

UK National Security and that of the Free Liberal Democracies

Forcing a wholesale shift to battery electric power threatens the UK's national security along with that of the entire free world, by giving countries that are both aggressive and expansionist the added advantage of tremendous economic savings, at the same time as they themselves refuse to adopt economically crippling emissions reduction targets.

Conclusion

MAG has never denied that climate change is a reality. Earth's climate has changed constantly and will no doubt continue to do so. However, how our modern way of life has contributed to this change over the last 250 years is a legitimate subject for debate, as is the degree to which change can be ameliorated by abandoning an energy source that has been of enormous benefit to humanity. It is perfectly legitimate for us to engage in the climate debate, and we shall continue to do so, however loudly the enemies of free speech, reasoned argument, and critical thinking may protest.

6) Blanket Speed Restrictions

You will no doubt have heard of the blanket speed restriction of 20MPH recently imposed across all villages, town and cities throughout Wales. Next is the Wirral and coming soon to a town near you !!!!

You may want to sign the Welsh Government petition to overturn this ban: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245548. This has nearly half a million signatures and is the fastest growing petition ever to be launched, such is the opposition to the 20MPH limit across Wales.

These limits will sneak in everywhere if we do not oppose them, despite whatever the Prime Minister has to say about stopping the war on the motorist (as can be seen Above he may have moved the ICE ban date to 2035, but the ZEV mandate will still force you into an electric vehicle against your will, much sooner than you may think).

Watch this Youtube video which uncovers the scam behind the speed restrictions being imposed against our will - and it's NOT just about the 20mph limit - watch it right to the end, it's thought provoking stuff.

7) Biker Quiz Nite

The legendary and hugely popular annual Wakefield MAG Bikers Quiz Nite is next month !!!

The quiz will be held at 20:00 on Tuesday 28th November 2023 at the Thatched House, 434 Aberford Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4AA. We are planning a few changes to the format this year but there will still be 60 questions, 30 of which will be motorcycle related and 30 will be general knowledge. The quiz is hotly contested throughout Yorkshire and the prestigious roll of honour is:

• 2004 - Leeds MAG
• 2005 - Leeds MAG
• 2006 - Leeds MAG
• 2007 - Leeds MAG
• 2008 - East Yorkshire MAG (Leeds MAG 2nd)
• 2009 - Wakefield MAG (Leeds MAG 2nd)
• 2010 - Sheffield & Rotherham MAG
• 2011 - Wakefield MAG
• 2012 - Leeds MAG
• 2013 - Leeds MAG
• 2014 - Leeds MAG
• 2015 - Leeds MAG
• 2016 - Leeds MAG
• 2017 - Leeds MAG
• 2018 - Leeds MAG
• 2019 - Leeds MAG
• 2021 - Leeds and Bradford MAG
• 2022 - Leeds and Bradford MAG

Who will win in 2023 ? .... Leeds Again Probably !

Open to All. £1 entry fee p.p. Team (Max. 5) or individual entry. Great prizes for the winners (1st, 2nd & 3rd), plus booby prize for the least number of correct answers.

And just for a change ....... All proceeds to the MAG Fighting Fund ;-)

8) Fight Motorcycle Theft - Hull Event

The Fight Motorcycle Theft roadshow comes to Yorkshire this month !!!

Humberside PCC, Jonathan Evison, has confirmed his attendance at the public meeting on 21st October. He will join senior officers and MAG's Colin Brown on the panel event.

Hull has seen more than its fair share of motorcycle theft and related antisocial riding. This criminal activity has led directly to loss of life. Humberside Police responded with the launch of Operation Yellowfin in 2018. Local MAG representatives fully support and endorse the response and have a good working relationship with the local police.

Motorcycle thefts increased 58% in 2022 compared to the previous year. In February this year Kane McBride, 19, and Adam Wright, 25, died after crashing a stolen 600cc Yamaha Diversion. The bike had been stolen from its owner's workplace in East Hull just over two hours before the fatal crash.

MAG published an employer's guide to secure motorcycle parking as part of its efforts to help.

MAG's Director of Campaigns & Political Engagement, Colin Brown, said: "Whilst we fully support Operation Yellowfin and the efforts of Humberside Police to date, it would be wrong to say that enough is being done. The legitimate, law-abiding riding community is being grossly over-impacted by vehicle theft compared to other road user groups and we need the authorities to recognise this. I have been investigating the loss of life issue that links with motorcycle theft and am increasingly shocked that this connection has not already taken centre stage in the discussion of this form of vehicle theft. I hope that the meeting in Hull will be another step towards giving the issue of motorcycle theft both the local and national priority that it should command amongst the police, and all stakeholder agencies."

The meeting will follow the established format for MAG Fight Motorcycle Theft meetings with the audience Q&A session being the main event. MAG encourages as many local riders as possible to attend to raise their specific questions and concerns.

The event has been made possible by the efforts of Garry Williams, the East Yorkshire MAG Rep, and the team of volunteers who give up their time to promote riders' rights in the area. Please help us to make this event have a real impact.

The Hull event will be held 13:00-15:00 at the Alexandra Pub Function Room, 69 Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 2AB.

Leeds Update: As you are hopefully aware, we had originally scheduled the Leeds meeting for Saturday 24th June at the John Charles Centre but we couldn't get the availability of key stakeholders on that particular date (local MP's, Mayor, Police and Crime Commissioner and/or Deputy etc). Rather than see it crash and burn it was better to postpone and reschedule when we can get the availability of the key stakeholders. This original date was suggested by Leeds Council based on availability of the meeting room at the venue. We are still trying to get the availability of Tracy Brabin, who, as the Mayor of West Yorkshire, is also responsible for functions previously exercised by the Police and Crime Commissioner including setting out a police and crime plan and determining police and crime objectives. A key stakeholder indeed. However, MAG's requests for her availability to attend the Fight Motorcycle Theft meeting are falling on deaf ears, which unfortunately sends out a clear message that she does not consider this a priority.

Feel free to contact our Mayor and ask why she is seemingly unwilling to attend a West Yorkshire Motorcycle Theft Meeting with very concerned constituents who do regard this as a major crime issue impacting bikers in West Yorkshire.

WY Major Email: mayoral.enquiries@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.

9) Kidzaware Christmas Toy Collection

We are hosting another Christmas Toy Collection for Kidzaware, for Christmas 2023. We are collecting toys and presents (age range: A few months to early twenties) which we will deliver to this very worthwhile local charity in early December.

Please bring along any toys / presents (unwrapped at this stage) to any Tuesday Wakefield MAG meeting, up to and including Tuesday 12th December. If you can't make a meeting but would still like to donate some toys / presents, please let us know, and we'll arrange to collect them from you. Thank you in advance for supporting this most worthwhile Wakefield based charity.

10) Forthcoming Events (for October and beyond)

Saturday 21st October - Fight Motorcycle Theft 2023 HULL

See Above. 13:00-15:00 at the Alexandra Pub Function Room, 69 Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 2AB

TBC - Fight Motorcycle Theft 2023 LEEDS

Sunday 11th November - Wakefield MAG at the City of Wakefield Memorial Sunday Parade & Service

Rideout to Royal British Legion Riders Branch event at Mirfield, following our attendance at the Remembrance Service.

Tuesday 28th November - Wakefield MAG 19th Annual Bikers Quiz Nite

See Above. 20:00 in the Thatched House, Stanley, Wakefield. £1 p.p (to cover cost of prizes)

Saturday 2nd December - Wakefield MAG Christmas Do

Meeting from 12:00 onwards (meal at 13:00) at the Thatched House, Stanley, Wakefield. £19.95 for the 4 course Christmas meal (Traditional Christmas Dinner, Salmon or Vegetarian Pasta). Come for the meal, or meet us after for drinks, or do both ... the choice is yours. Christmas hats and reindeer antlers strictly optional.

Tuesday 12th December - Deadline for Kidzaware Christmas Toy Collection Donations

See Above. 20:00 in the Thatched House, Stanley, Wakefield.

Tuesday 16th January 2024 - Wakefield MAG 22nd Annual General Meeting

19:30 for a prompt 20:00 start in the Thatched House, Stanley, Wakefield

That's all for this month, hope to see you all soon.

Ride Safe .. Ride Free
Steve Travis
Chairman
Wakefield MAG
0772 078 4734

Wakefield MAG meet at the Thatched House, Stanley, Wakefield at 8:00pm every Tuesday. New (and Old) faces are always welcome.