A POPULAR Hanbury leisure activity from a bygone day has enjoyed a recent revival, with participants and spectators set to flock to a fundraising event next Sunday (September 1).

Return to the Hanbury Scramble is the re-creation of the original competition, which was a major event in the diaries of motorcycle enthusiasts during the mid-1960s.

Riders from across the country would travel to the back of the Vernon Arms, where the event was staged, and the track quickly gained a reputation as being the fastest in the Midlands.

Dick Trice has spent more than four years trying to stage the event and last year he pulled it off for the first time attracting 110 riders and 600 spectators. The event raised around £1,000 for Hanbury Church and Hanbury First School.

This year's event promises to be bigger and better than before, with proceeds once again going to local charities and organisations.

There is still time to enter the competition if you wish and all pre 1974 European and American bikes, of all engine size are welcome. Heats are arranged in engine size and age categories.

Former world champion Jeff Smith, who now lives in America, has donated a trophy he won himself in Germany and another Sixties winner Ken Sedgeley will present it.

Practise starts from 10.30am and racing begins at noon. Spectators pay £2.50 entrance and children go free.

To enter the competition you can contact Dick Trice on 01527 821558.