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Morecambe gears up for huge scooter rally weekend

Scooters in Morecambe

The biggest seaside scooter rally in the North West this summer is riding into Morecambe this weekend (July 15-17).

'Morecambe Rides Again' will feature a scooter ride-in to the town and loads of live music for fans of mod, ska and soul.

Billed as the North West's only seaside rally this summer, the event will bring back memories of the classic scooter rallies of the past in Morecambe.

Live music gets under way this Friday night (July 15) and continues until Sunday (July 17). 

West End venues The Boardwalk, The Exchange and Alhambra Live are taking part and are expected to be packed with scooterists and live music fans.

Here is the full line-up of events for Morecambe Rides Again:

 

FRIDAY JULY 15

LIVE MUSIC AT THE EXCHANGE

Mark Soulman Yates 6.30pm

The Immediates 9.15pm

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BOARDWALK

Spin the Planet 9pm

 

SATURDAY JULY 16

SCOOTER RIDE-IN

Departing from the Bridge House Team Rooms in Wray at 11.15am (LA2 8QP).

Scenic route to Morecambe gathering outside the entrance to Happy Mount Park from noon onwards.

Mass ride along Morecambe promenade leaving at 12.15pm and ending behind The Exchange pub.

For those already in Morecambe with their scooters…gather at the Eric Morecambe Statue for prompt 10am departure to Wray.

Ridden ‘custom show’ to be held in the car parks at the rear of The Exchange pub, winners announced at around 1.30pm

LIVE MUSIC AT THE EXCHANGE

The Substitutes 2pm

The Stories 4.15pm

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BOARDWALK

The Inciders 3pm

LIVE MUSIC AT ALHAMBRA LIVE (formerly The Carleton)

The Ska45s, billed as the UK's premier eight-piece Two Tone ska band, and A Band Called Malice, top The Jam tribute (pictured below)

Doors 7pm, tickets £12.50, available from HERE

 

SUNDAY JULY 17

LIVE MUSIC AT THE EXCHANGE

Away from the Numbers 2.30pm

Reggie Mental Band 5pm

 

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