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Rex Judd and Yamaha Partnership...

Rex Judd have strengthened their partnership with Yamaha by signing an Exclusive dealer agreement to sell their product in the West Hampstead shop. This makes RJ the Premier Yamaha dealer for North London and a similar deal should be in place soon in the Edgware showroom.

Rex Judd are clearing the last of their Suzuki motorcycles at less than cost price to make way for the new 2005 range of motorcycles. These bikes are all unused but registered current models with 0 miles and huge savings.

Rex Judd Support BikeSafe London...

Rex Judd Ltd have committed to making motorcycling safer by donating two Yamaha motorcycles to the bike safe London team to use for their motorcycle training scheme. The two Bikes, a 2004 R1 and a 2004 R6 will be used by the instructors to
teach the skills to both new riders and also improve the skills for those who have been riding for a number of years but wish to brush up on the latest techniques.

BikeSafe-London - invites motorcyclists, moped and scooter riders to participate in Rider Skills Days that offer assessment on present skills, and advice to help make their riding in London safer and more enjoyable.

As well as professional riding techniques, topics covered include the system of motorcycle control, accident causation factors and first aid.

The Rider Skills Days are run during the week and at weekends, by highly qualified police motorcyclists passing on their wealth of knowledge and experience in a friendly and informal manner.

Held at the famous Ace Cafe London, and also the Metropolitan Police Sports Club and West Wickham, Kent, the pre-booked days include both classroom based advice and on-road ride-outs.

For more information please visit www.bikesafelondon.co.uk

Past News...

Open Day 2004

Thanks again to those of you who came down to our Edgware branch for our 2004 Open Day on Sunday 31st October. Those who attended had the chance to chat with Steve Plater, this years pro-biker celebrity guest.

Steve Plater (Virgin Mobile Factory Yamaha rider)

PETER HENDRY

It is with great regret that we have to announce that on the 8th of September 2003, after a long battle with emphysema, and recently diagnosed cancer, Peter passed away peacefully. A great friend and work colleague. Rex Judd was closed on Friday 19th September 2003 all day for Peter’s funeral. The funeral procession left Deans Way, Edgware, Middlesex at 10:30am, then proceeded to Hendon Crematorium, Holders Hill Road, Hendon NW4. The service took place at the above address at 11:20am.

Peter was a popular and well-liked person and a valued member of the Rex Judd team. On behalf of Rex Judd we would like to thank the huge number of people who turned up today to commemorate and celebrate this lovely man's life.

In what was a thoughtful and fitting service, a rapturous round of applause went up, giving thanks for Peter's life.

I am sure everyone who was present would have been made fully aware how many lives Peter had touched over the years. He will be sadly missed.

Peter Clarke receives rare honour for service to cadet force

A North Wembley man has been honoured for more than 40 years of service to the Army Cadet Force.

Peter Clarke, 55, of Llanover Road, was presented with the medal of the League of Mercy by the league's chairman, Sir Robert Balchin at a ceremony at the Mansion House in the City.

The league was founded in 1899 to recognise voluntary service in many areas, such as hospitals, community and youth work, and its medal is awarded to only 30 or so people every year. Peter was nominated for his work with the 205 Wembley detachment of the Army Cadet Force (PARA) which is based in Harrow Road.

He joined the unit as a cadet in November 1961, but instead of leaving at 18, he stayed on as an adult helper. He has acted as storekeeper for the unit, as well as being a father figure and supporter to the cadets, as well as several commanding officers.

He worked as a motorcycle mechanic for Rex Judd in Edgware, his skills coming in very useful for the unit, and attended meetings twice a week, despite having to care for his disabled father at the home they share. His father joined him at the Mansion House.

Peter said: "I was so proud. It¹s difficult to put into words how happy and pleased I am with this. I wasn¹t expecting it at all.

"It was a most marvelous day, we were so well looked after and had the presentation ceremony in a huge room that was full of splendour and London's history."

Detachment commander Group Sergeant Major John Lawrence, who put Peter's name forward for the medal, said: "I am so pleased that Peter's dedication and service have been recognised in this tangible way. So many young people have benefited from his steady and helpful influence and I think that counts for a lot."

Peter has no plans to retire, saying: "It's been a really rewarding part of my life and I'm just happy that I've been able to do something positive for these youngsters."

Peter Clarke has never flagged in his service to the ACF

Cadet force stands for spirit of service The cadet force is the Army's national voluntary youth organisation, with a membership of more than 40,000 12 to 18-year-old boys and girls.

Its aim is to inspire youngsters to achieve success in life, with a spirit of service to the Queen, country and their local communities.

There are 30 detachments in Middlesex and NW London, with 1,000 cadets taking part in a wide range of activities including sport, first aid, adventure training and community work, military skills and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.

For more information, visit www.armycadets.com or call 0845 6007799.

Reproduced by courtesy of the Harrow Times

Open Day 2003

Thanks to all of you who came to our Grand Open Day on Sunday 27th April 2003. As usual we had a host of great activities, such as competitions, Hog Roast, Live Music and our very special guest:

John Reynolds, the famous former British Superbike Champion. If you missed it - you missed him!

One chuffed visitor got John Reynolds' autograph on his bike. The proceeds from which went to the NSPCC.

Some of the guys who enjoyed looking at just a few of the vast collection of bikes we have in our showroom.

- Past meets present -
Peter Judd, son of our famous founder, Rex Judd, shakes hands with John Reynolds, Suzuki-Rizla Superbike rider.

Important Number Plate Information

As from the 1st of January 2003, new legislation requires us to obtain certain information from customers before we are able to manufacture number plates. Without this information we will be unable to proceed.

You will need to present at the time of ordering either:

a valid V492 and identity number.

Or

An identity document i.e. Passport, Driving License (Preferably with photograph), utility bill or bank statement.
And
An entitlement document i.e. A V5 Registration Document, V750 Mark entitlement, V11 Re-licensing reminder etc.

Rex Judd Management