Roadholder 364 - April 2018

44 An example of 'Cone Head' technology April 2018 ................ Forthcoming Events Please send details of forthcoming events to : events@nortonownersclub.org .or: +44 (0) 1392 487017 . These events can be at Branch or national level. 15th April: Prescott Bike Fest, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD. NOC contact : records@nortonownersclub.org ------------------------ 21st - 22nd April: Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show, Stafford Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD. NOC contact : records@nortonownersclub.org ------------------------ 15th April: 11:00: NOC AGM . Donington Hall, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SG. secretary@nortonownersclub.org ------------------------ 28th April 11:00 - 12:00: Pa Norton's Grave - Annual Wreath Laying. Shenstone Branch will be laying a wreath at Pa Norton's grave at: Lodge Hill Cemetery, Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 5AA. There will be lunch available afterwards at The Country Girl, 1 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, B29 6HK (three courses for under £10). Contact: Sandy Johnson chair@shenstone.nortonownersclub.org 01785 212834 11th April: Surrey Branch will be having a talk that will cover a brief history of protective headwear from the early Greek helmets of 2,000 years ago, through to the early motorcycle helmets of the 20th century (see left). Venue: The Stepping Stones, Westhumble St, Dorking, RH5 6BS @ 8 p.m. ken.rawlinson@googlemail.com ------------------------ helmet development On 11th April, Surrey Branch will host a talk given by Bill Vero. It will cover a brief history of protective headwear from the early Greek helmets of 2,000 years ago, through to the early motorcycle helmets of the 20th century. The talk will cover such topics as the major part played in the development of motorcycle helmets by Sir Hugh Cairns, the neurosurgeon who treated T. E. Lawrence following his accident on his Brough Superior and the profound effect his death had on Sir Hugh and the influence his article in the British Medical Journal of 1941 had on his father, which inspired: • improved helmet protection. • the introduction of the first helmet Standard in the world by British Standards in 1951. • the development of helmet testing. • and how material science has improved helmets of the future, including the work being carried out by Imperial College London and the latest development of The venue is: The Stepping Stones, Westhumble St, Dorking, RH5 6BS @ 08:00 p.m. and all members are welcome to attend. Contact: ken.rawlinson@googlemail.com