CALNE Rotary Club has attracted three major sponsors for the third of its popular motorcycle meets, which will take place on July 19.

This year the event, in aid of Naomi House Children's Hospice, is expected to attract 1,500 motorcycles, including three chapters of Harley Davidson celebrating the bike's centenary.

Local manufacturer Deceuninck, from the Portemarsh Industrial Estate, and Roadsure Ltd, from Swindon, have agreed to fund the event's promotion.

Westernprint, also based in the Portemarsh Estate, will provide the meet's printed material. Roadsure Ltd insures motorcycles across the country and will provide the event with national advertising.

Calne Rotarian Ivor Watkins, said: "We're absolutely thrilled because there is quite an expense organising an event like this.

"I think they have seen the potential of the event, which has grown and grown each year."

Motorcycle clubs and traders wishing to attend the event should contact Alan Smith on (01249) 813823 or Tim Roberts on (01249) 817162.