Monthly Club Meeting
The next meeting will be on:
Thursday 17th September 2026
At The Duke of Cumberland Barham - start time 7:30.
Do you want to help in the running of the club or have any ideas to make it better? Come along to the meeting  and lets hear them.
Hope to see some new faces appear.
NOTE This will be our AGM, so if you want to have a say in the club or have an idea that you think will improve the clubs future. Please come alosng. You may even want to become part of the committee or take up one of the roles that are crucial to the running of any club
 
Situations vacant!
Is there anyone in the club willing to take this role?
After several years of stirling work Amanda has stepped down from the role of trials secretary and as of now we are in need of someone willing to get involved in the run up to and also on the day of a trial. So if anyone is interested in taking the role on please get in touch via info@barhammotorcycleclub.co.uk
Barham Charity Trial
16th August 2026
Entries are now available at https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/207919
Venue will be Torry Hill Sittingbourne ME9 0SP
Kent Youth Trials Club
August 30th 2026
KYTC are celebrating 50 years on the 30th with a practice trial for anyone who had a connection with the club. So brush off those old pics and trophies and take them along as well
Click HERE for further details
https://www.facebook.com/Barham-Motorcycle-Club-343540689114924
Crundale CombineTrial
April 12th 2026
Well another great trial, interesting weather that couldn't make it's mind up, bit of rain, sunshine, bit more rain. Just enough to catch the unwary out with the odd dab or two!
Hope everyone enjoyed themselves and we'll see you for our annual Charity Trial in July.
In the meantime here's a selection of pictures with more in the gallery section under the "Phil Hughes" button
 
Lord Of Lydden 2025
Didn't manage the Saturday but Sunday was dry, bright but with a strong cold wind blowing most of the day. Some excellent competitive racing in all classes with some hard fought battles all the way down the field. A new "Lord of Lydden" was crowned in the absence of Tom Ward whowas recovering from injury. Fenton Harrison Seabright now has the crown as well as taking the new lap record, very quick indeed. The "Sidecar Burn-up" crown also changed hands this year with Time Reeves retiring early on giving the win to Sean Hegarty and his passenger Jack Knapton. Well done guys!
And to everyone who took part thanks for making it a great weekend of racing, roll on next year
IWADE SPEEDWAY
So we received this email from Iwade Speedway, looks like an open invitation so if anyone fancies a trip down, maybe a few can go together.
Dear Barham and District MCC Team,

I am reaching out on behalf of the Kent Eagles Speedway Club to invite your committee, riders, and members to experience the high-octane excitement of live speedway racing right here in Kent this summer!

As a fellow Kent-based motorcycle club with a great tradition in trials and off-road riding, your members know exactly what it takes to find grip and handle a bike in the dirt. We know they will truly appreciate the intense throttle control, sideways sliding technique, and raw power of speedway racing on our 500cc, brake-less machines. We are incredibly keen to connect with our local MCCs, build lasting relationships within the regional biking community, and offer a thrilling, family-friendly day out.

Why not make our track the destination for an upcoming summer group ride-out or social meet?
📅 Upcoming Home Fixtures
We race out of the Iwade Speedway track, and we would love to host the Barham and District crew at one of our upcoming big clashes:

    Kent Eagles vs. Thurrock Hammers – Sunday, 7th June 2026

    Kent Eagles vs. Cradley Heathens – Sunday, 9th August 2026

Note: We are constantly adding new fixtures to our schedule! You can always find our latest updates on our Facebook Page and our official website: kenteaglesspeedwayclub.co.uk.
🕒 Event Timings & Location
Location: Iwade Speedway Club, The Old Gun Site, Old Ferry Road, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SP.

    Gates Open: 10:30 AM (Perfect for parking up the bikes together and soaking up the unique pit atmosphere!) Tapes Up (Racing Starts): 12:00 Noon

💰 Great Value Entry Prices
We pride ourselves on offering an affordable, action-packed day out for the local two-wheel community: Adults: £13: Concessions: £10: Under 16s: FREE

🤝 How We Can Support Each Other

This isn't just about inviting you to watch us race; we want to actively support the local motorcycling scene and celebrate the fantastic riding community you've built over the years.

If your members decide to ride down together, we would be delighted to arrange a special pit tour for your group to meet the riders, get autographs, and see the bikes up close. Furthermore, we are always looking for ways to give back. If Barham and District MCC has any upcoming trials events, charity runs, or club nights, we would love to see how we can help—whether that is by donating raffle prizes, cross-promoting your dates to our fanbase, or collaborating in other ways.

If you would like to arrange a group visit, discuss a collaboration, or if there is anything specific we can do to welcome your club trackside, please reply directly to this email, contact us at kenteaglesspeedway@gmail.com, or reach out to Emily, our club promoter, at emily.kesc26@gmail.com.

Thank you for your time. We truly hope to hear from you soon and would love to see the Barham and District MCC colours in the stands on June 7th!

Best regards, Josh Marshall PR Assistant

Kent Eagles Speedway Club

📧 kenteaglesspeedway@gmail.com 🌐 kenteaglesspeedwayclub.co.uk
And now for something completely different!
These days we're all use to having our digital cameras and smartphones, able to take super sharp images and videos at the drop of a hat but in the days before the smartphone it was a little different to say the least!
The following vid is courtesy of Paul Bonner-Williams and he says "Hi info on video 1st part is Kent and Sussex MCC barbecue fun trial with Barry Burns Mick Bridger etc 2nd is arena trial in Tonbridge think there was a young Jarvis and Lampkin there last is just club trial few memories for the old stags" Enjoy.
Membership rates for 2026

£10.00 for an email copy of the Newsletter
(please make sure that you let us know your current email address)

£25.00 for posted copy of the newsletter (this increase is due to the rise in postage and also in producing the newsletter)

We have stopped sending sending out the TSM due to the costs involved. If you would like the TSM these can be ordered direct from the printer, the details are on the last inside page of the TSM and the cost is £25.00 for 12 issues posted directly to your door

The TSM is also available as a digital version and 12 issues will cost £21.00
A single current issue costs £1.80 and  back issues are normally £1.00

For the digital version please visit  https://issuu.com/thesportingmotorcyclist

If there are any issues with the new Membership or the TSM please let us know at

info@barhammotorcycleclub.co.uk

There is a new link for renewing your Barham Club Membership and then you can apply for 2026 licences the link is below

https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/a/1560

The Cheapest and best option is Full Membership with Email Newsletter (£10.00) -PREFERRED CHOICE
Please check when selecting as the preferred choice is not always at the top of the list

If you have children under 16 they still receive free membership so once the parent or guardian has renewed their membership could you let Mark Ridge know and we will sort out the free membership

The ACU has also increased their prices Trials Licences are now £35 and Competition Licence

for Grasstrack, MX etc is now £98 but this does now includes new-and-improved personal

accident insurance integrated into the annual fee.

Members with ‘Member Details and Payment’ set to auto-renew will have payments processed

on 31 January 2026

More ACU Info at https://www.acu.org.uk/News/2025/11/ACU-confirms-enhanced-rider-insurancealongside-updated-competition-licence-and-registration-fees-in/

You can also subscribe to the ACU Newsletter at https://www.acu.org.uk/Newsletters/

Dates for your diary

Trials dates for the South East can be found on their website https://www.southeasttrialcentre.com then click on the Calendar Tab

 

Grasstrack Fixtures are on the Dirthub website

https://www.dirthub.co.uk/2026-british-grasstrack-fixture-list/ 

 

Facebook Sites

Grasstrack Banter https://www.facebook.com/groups/1415386908701326/

Grasstrack Banter Results Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/163229884250197/

Grasstrack Banter Photography Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/540603166303385

 

12th July Erith - Kent Trials Combine

Haymans Hill, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 8BX

Online entry is available at https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/207999

 

19th July Sidcup - Club Members Practice Trial

 

19th July Bexleyheath - Club Members' Trial and Barbecue

 

26th July Tenterden - Man of Kent E+ E I N y(E+ E I N) +40 +50 tw Pre67

Slip Mill, Slip Mill Lane, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 5AB

Online entry is available at https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/208031

 

9th August Wickham - North Kent Combine Not on Line Yet

 

16th August BARHAM CHARITY TRIAL IN AID OF PILGRIMS HOSPICES

Torry Hill, Sittingbourne ME9 0SP

Online entry is available at https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/207919

 

 

 

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