IT’S OFFICIAL

THE AFGHAN HEROES “THUNDER RALLY” 2010

Fri 25th June – Sun 27th June
Chepstow Racecourse

I have received the following email which I have published here for anyone who may wish to attend to support the Afghan Heroes Charity.

Following the success of the Wootton Bassett Bike Ride and the wonderful tribute made by the Bikers to the people of Wootton Bassett and the charity Afghan Heroes we would like to thank the Bikers the public and are Armed Forces for their support by introducing the inaugural THUNDER RALLY. Proposed as an annual event the Thunder Rally will provide a weekend of fun and entertainment, with all proceeds going in support of our forces.

The Race Course at Chepstow is the first venue, and we have pleasure in confirming the following itinerary for the weekend, which will be updated through our website as additional bands and acts are secured.

General

Afghan Heroes has secured a Funfair to operate from Friday afternoon through until Sunday, including attractions like the waltzers, dodgems Bouncy Castles, Reverse Bungee and some of the biggest rides in the country.

Chepstow opens its doors on Friday June 25th at 2PM

The Main Stage livens up at 6PM on the Friday, we will be providing live entertainment all weekend including:

• Just Supposing
• Stephanie Benson
• Matt Shaw (Meatloaf)
• The Cheap Suits
• The Jugg Band

plus lots more……..We have created a food and drinks village as well as a merchandising village.

Saturday

• Lets Ride, routes are currently being identified to ensure a memorable ride-out!
• Afghan Heroes has secured a Battle of Britain fly past, comprising a Lancaster Bomber, Spitfire and Hurricane scheduled for 1PM.
• A parachuting display team will be dropping in!!
• The White Helmets Army Motorcycle Display Team, will be followed by the Tigers (Junior Display Team).
• The Custom Bike Show will be sure to attract a considerable amount of interest with fantastic machines on show, within its own dedicated Marquee.
• See live – The Grinder Girls
• A Rally Car sponsored by the Army.
• We aim to provide a live-link to Afghanistan, we need the help of the BBC, ITN to achieve this however.

After darkness the Mud Wrestling begins!!!

Registration will close on the 31st May 2010, all Thunder Rally merchandise is ONLY available pre-ordered through the website when you register. Each person needs to register individually, under 10 years are FREE.  You can register at the Afghan Heroes Web site.