I have always associated the classic bike displays with their origin, the TT, and feel if they appear anywhere it should be at the TT.

I know the insurance and charges to bring 'em are high but they have shown that they can afford to get to the Manx OK.

The TT parade lap has also been dropped, because of required insurance (remember Guzzi V-8 crash for instance !) but Pats idea of having a show in an area such as Nobles Park is a good one.

Problem is not many people can get to see them because of the parking area being limited.

There must be a secure area, even on the lawns at the Villa Marina where a selection of machines which represent the TT from the early days could be shown, in a large marquee or posh tent.

The sea front now lacks a good public show, perhaps we could have something built round TT History for next year ??? Nobody nowadays seems to want to remember or know how the TT developed. People say "who's this guy Geoff Duke", or "what was an AJS"....we need to keep these memories going, and while we have a good Museum, unfortunately with restricted parking, there must be a venue easily accessible, secure and with people able to describe what is on show.

Surely, this must now be considered.