BRINGING BACK THE SPIRIT OF BLUES FESTIVALS PAST

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We are reviving the charity bike show tradition from previous Orkney Blues Festivals, creating a space where locals and visiting motorcyclists can come together to admire bikes of all kinds while raising money for important local causes.

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📅 Sunday 26th April 2026
📍 Ferry Road, Stromness
🆓 FREE to attend (*£10 bike entry)
🎵 Live music from 13:00

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All profits going to:

• Soma’s Light SC10

• RBL Poppy Appeal

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THE RIDE-OUT

Departure: St Margaret’s Hope at 11:30am

The event begins with a ride-out departing from St Margaret’s Hope, allowing visiting riders arriving with Pentland Ferries to join. The final route will be confirmed closer to the date.

Arrival: Stromness between 12:30 - 13:00

Ferry Road will be closed to general traffic so bikes can be parked along the harbour for the public to enjoy.

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LIVE MUSIC ON THE HARBOUR

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• Tom Rhodes | 13:00 - 13:30

• Lucy Cromarty | 13:45 - 14:15

• The Scaan | 14:30 - 15:00

• The Islander Boys | 15:15 - 15:45

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OUR CHARITIES

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SOMA’S LIGHT SC10

Our mission is to make a lasting positive impact on the mental well-being of young people in Orkney. We aim to foster improved mental health outcomes among the youth and strive to reduce the prevalence of suicide within our community.

We are dedicated to raising funds for mental health projects specifically designed to meet the needs of young people. Additionally, we are committed to empowering our community by providing opportunities for training and skill development for professionals, group leaders, and teenagers.

We collaborate with other charities to bring valuable resources and training programs to Orkney, ensuring that those who support our youth are well-equipped to make a difference.

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RBL POPPY APPEAL

At any given moment, the RBL is helping over 7,000 members of the Armed Forces community by providing expert advice and practical support. From short-term relief to lifelong support, your donation enables us to help in ways tailored to people’s unique needs and circumstances.

Our range of services, scale, and partner network means we can support those facing multiple and complex challenges – whatever the need, whenever it’s needed.

From mental and physical recovery programmes, help with finances, housing, and adapting to civilian life, to building camaraderie, the RBL is there for everyone in the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, and their families.

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EVENT SPONSORS

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

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• Pentland Ferries

• McAdie and Reeve

• Treck and Travel

• Cooke Aquaculture

• Ferry Inn

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JOIN US

We look forward to welcoming riders, locals, and visitors for a great day of bikes, music, and community support.

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Bike Entry: £10
Public Entry: FREE