Thunder Rally 2010

IT’S OFFICIAL THE AFGHAN HEROES “THUNDER RALLY” 2010

Fri 25th June - Sun 27th June
Chepstow Racecourse

We are sorry, but online bookings are now CLOSED
HOWEVER you will still be able to obtain tickets at the gate on the day.

AFR2010Following 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 our 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.

Friday

12 pm
Gates open - all the food concessions, bars, trade stalls and funfair will be open.

5 pm
Main stage opens - with the Parachute Regiment parachute display team dropping in.
The live music will go on until midnight as will the funfair, food and bars.

Saturday *

8 am
Gates open  (TBC)

12 pm (approx)
Funfair opens. Stalls open bars and food concessions open.

12:55 pm
Main arena opens:
- With the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight passing overhead, the White Helmets Motorbike display team will be demonstrating their huge array of bike skills and stunts.
- We also have the Tigers Junior motorbike display team who will put on a great show for you.
- We also have a Class 2 Rally car sponsored by the MOD on show.

4 pm
Main arena closes.

4 pm
Main stage opens:
Live music of the likes of Hells Bells, The Cheap Suits, Matt Shaw's Meatloaf Experience, Dementia and many more will be performing over the weekend.

2 am (approx)
Main stage closes.

* We are still working on a link up with Afghanistan  (TBC) and the plan is if we are successful we will be contacting them at approximately 10pm on Saturday!

Sunday

There will be a Sunday Market taking place at the venue - please note that this is in no way connected to the rally and any money you spend there WILL NOT go to the Charity.

We aim to close the event at 2 pm on Sunday.

All Thunder Rally merchandise is available pre-ordered through the website when you register but will also be available at the event.  Each person needs to register individually, under 10 years are FREE.

We are sorry, but online bookings are now CLOSED
HOWEVER you will still be able to obtain tickets at the gate on the day.


The full event address can be found below: -

Chepstow Racecourse
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP16 6BE

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http://blog.afghanheroes.org.uk/2010/04/01/armed-forces-rally-2010/

This event is listed at www.gig-guide.co.uk