Active Topics 
Memberlist 
Calendar 
Search 
Help
Register 
Login |
Active Topics Memberlist Calendar Search Help |
| Register Login |
| Herts & Beds Branch | |
 Moto Guzzi Club GB Forum : MGCGB Branches : Herts & Beds Branch |
 Topic: Support the Troops |
  |
| Author | Message |
|
Ray1151
MGCGB Member 
Joined: 04 Aug 2009 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
   Topic: Support the TroopsPosted: 26 Jan 2010 at 14:08 |
|
Thousands of bikers from throughout the country are planning a spectacular mass ride through Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire on Mothers Day to honour soldiers who have lost their lives in Afghanistan.
More than 1,000 riders are expected to ride through the Wiltshire town on Sunday March 14 and then gather on the runway at RAF Lyneham. They will there hand over funds raised for the Afghan Heroes charity set up last September by a group of mothers who lost their sons in Afghanistan. The bikers will descend on Wiltshire from throughout the UK and gather at the Leigh Delamere services on the M4 (Junction 17 - eastbound) before the mass ride through Wootton Bassett to RAF Lyneham at 12 noon where the fallen were repatriated into the UK. Each rider will pay £5 (on the day) and receive a special commemorative Afghan Heroes wristband, which will be their entry pass to the RAF base. All proceeds raised from the ride will go to the Afghan Heroes charity, which helps our service personnel in theatre, families of the fallen and our returning troops. (With thanks to the website)
Edited by Brian UK - 28 Jan 2010 at 15:00 |
|
 IP Logged |
|
|
rodt
Non MGCGB Members 
Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 122 |
Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 12:30 |
|
I do not in any way agree that we should be fighting in Afghanistan but I am so proud of our men and women out there doing their damndest in atrocious conditions.
Unfortunately, I don't expect to have a bike on the day but I'll have a look at the website. Hopefully there will be the opportunity to make a donation there?
|
|
|
Rodt: I miss my Cali........
|
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
Brian UK
Moderator Group 
Joined: 27 May 2006 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 7691 |
Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 14:58 |
|
This is already a sticky topic in General banter, without the political overtones which I have removed.
Edited by Brian UK - 28 Jan 2010 at 15:00 |
|
|
Brian.
Surrey. I'm not a complete idiot - parts of me are missing. |
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
rodt
Non MGCGB Members
Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 122 |
Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 23:30 |
|
Hang on a minute. "......political overtones which I have removed." ??
When did the MGGB Forums become a nanny state and how can you remove political overtones from something as emotive as people dying or losing vital body parts for no clear reason?
As far as I am aware, most members are actual adults, old enough to vote and even have thoughts of their own.
|
|
|
Rodt: I miss my Cali........
|
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
iandunmore
MGCGB Member
Joined: 14 May 2007 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4300 |
Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 13:18 |
|
There is a clear reason, Brown wants to be re elected and pulling out now will scupper that.
They should never have been sent.
This year will cost more than last.
None of the above is political, just obvious.
|
|
|
MK111 Le Mans not for sale. One careless owner.V750 Breva, magic.North Oxfordshire.
|
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
Brian UK
Moderator Group
Joined: 27 May 2006 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 7691 |
Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 18:16 |
|
The support of our troops and their families is an apolitical issue. ie. without politics. I would not want that clouded with any politics about who was right or wrong to send them there in the first place.
|
|
|
Brian.
Surrey. I'm not a complete idiot - parts of me are missing. |
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
rodt
Non MGCGB Members
Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 122 |
Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 21:17 |
|
Fair enough.
I just worry somewhat about censorship. Another forum I used to belong to censored just about anything, including queries about why something had been censored. Very 1984.
|
|
|
Rodt: I miss my Cali........
|
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
Brian UK
Moderator Group
Joined: 27 May 2006 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 7691 |
Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 23:53 |
|
If someone wants to have a political discussion on this forum, go ahead, and I'll join in. I just want to keep the two seperated. It was not intended as censorship.
The only things I will censor are those which risk the future of this website and forum, ie. contravene our agreement with the webspace provider.
Edited by Brian UK - 29 Jan 2010 at 23:55 |
|
|
Brian.
Surrey. I'm not a complete idiot - parts of me are missing. |
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
Ray1151
MGCGB Member
Joined: 04 Aug 2009 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Posted: 02 Feb 2010 at 20:37 |
|
EEk I've been censored!
Not a forum for me, uber alles Brian, bye.
I'll go up with the lads from the sv1000 forum, who include members of our forces.
|
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
GuzziRichard
MGCGB Member
Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2010 at 06:32 |
|
why what did you put
|
|
|
Cali's Rule Okay!
www.guzzimad.co.uk |
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
iandunmore
MGCGB Member
Joined: 14 May 2007 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4300 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2010 at 13:18 |
As an ex soldier I still feel that Iraq was illegal and stupid.
Afganistan is simply stupid.
Niether have made Britain or the world safer.
I also support the blokes(and blokess's) doing a job in incredible circumstances.
|
|
|
MK111 Le Mans not for sale. One careless owner.V750 Breva, magic.North Oxfordshire.
|
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
johnno
MGCGB Member
Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 916 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2010 at 15:26 |
|
|
|
johnno
loughborough griso 11 NTX V75 RIDER |
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
rodt
Non MGCGB Members
Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 122 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2010 at 17:01 |
|
Surely the moderator is tasked with editing offensive comments and personal attacks? As most Guzzisti are adults - even if not all actual grown-ups - anything else is frankly insulting.
|
|
|
Rodt: I miss my Cali........
|
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
Brian UK
Moderator Group
Joined: 27 May 2006 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 7691 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2010 at 18:29 |
|
I agree entirely with Ian. But please don't let a political argument get in the way of the reason for the ride. That would be degrading to those most in need.
|
|
|
Brian.
Surrey. I'm not a complete idiot - parts of me are missing. |
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
GuzziRichard
MGCGB Member
Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2010 at 18:53 |
|
|
|
Cali's Rule Okay!
www.guzzimad.co.uk |
|
|
IP Logged |
|
| |
||
Forum Jump |
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
|
