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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

The ACC/RLC Riders Group year by Nick Storer

The ACC/RLC riders group set up on Facebook Nick Storer, Paul Cheater,
back in 2016 is going strong, over 100 members Mark Humphreys, Andy
Main, at RTTW.
so far.
Allow me to elaborate on the year and the
RTTW (Ride To The Wall) for those unaware and
no, I once again make no apology for mentioning
this each year. You will be surprised how many
do not know about this magnificent venue or
the annual event we attend? This year a fly past
by a Spitfire and a Lancaster over the National
Memorial Arboretum (NMA) was an amazing
spectacle to see. Staffordshire, is a 43-metre stone structure with
The NMA is situated near Litchfield built on two curved walls and two straight walls constructed
a disused quarry as a site of remembrance open One of the bike parks of 200,000 bricks faced with Portland stone panels.
free to visitors. The Armed Forces Memorial (The at the RTTW, bikes still The panels contain the names of over 16,000
Wall,) located within the NMA near Lichfield, coming in personnel who have given their lives in the service
of our great Nation.
RTTW is a unique motorcycling event which
gives serving, veteran, and civilian motorcyclists an
opportunity to gather at a place of remembrance,
to pay their respects to our fallen Service men
and women and in doing so raise funds solely for
the purpose of perpetuating their memory and
recognising the sacrifice made. To put this into
a meaning think Remembrance service, but on
motorbikes and the odd cars! All those taking part
are invited to make a voluntary donation of £10
(No one is forced to make the payment to attend)
when they register for the ride, all of which, along
with funds from merchandise sales, goes to the
NMA ensuring that access remains free for all. This
event attracts thousands and I mean thousands of
visitors as said mainly on bikes but also in cars on
the day. And as said you don’t have to be a rider to
go to this event! It is also open and supported by

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