Just wondered if any of you southern guys would like to help the Royal British legion riders branch and the Poppy Appeal out with this event.
Here's the latest intel' for Friday the 25th of October at Guildford Cathederal, Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7UP :
Peter Wakeham, Surrey CFR and the RBLR Surrey rep' are pleased to announce that The Royal British Legion, for the first time ever have arranged to have a projected Poppy light display on the west tower of the Guildford Cathedral on the 25/26th Oct and 10/11th Nov. The 'switch on' will be at 1830hrs.
The Poppy light display, on the Cathedral is going to be publicised nationally, members of the public are invited to witness this spectacle. We, The Royal British Legion Rider's presence is formative for this once only event. We'll RV off location then ride up to the Cathederal's main entrance, form up in good order, face the public and display a 10 second massed 'rev of respect'. We'll be accompanied by The Royal British Legion Brolly Ladies.
Our Bikes will rev' in synchronisation, the 180 security lights will be doused and the multi-million candle power, Zenon, 30 metre high, Poppy illumination will be switched on.
A Sky news helicopter and ground based Meridian TV crew will be filming this simple but unique show of respect.
Families are most welcome and refreshments are available after in the Cathedral Café.
If you can't make this event please invite atleast 2 other Motorcyclists to attend in your place, non-RBLR individuals and owners clubs etc are more than welcome.
RV, location Surrey Sports Park, University of Surrey, Richard Meyjes Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AD from 1730hrs. No move until 1820hrs to FUP @ 1828hrs. Dispersal from 1930hrs at will.
