Gleaming custom and classic motorbikes proved a high-octane attraction which drew around 1,500 fans to take in the impressive spectacle at the annual Royston and District Motorcycle Club Show.

Royston Crow: Doug Thompson took this photo of the crowds.Doug Thompson took this photo of the crowds. (Image: Archant)

This year’s the event was held in a new venue, at the Eternit Sports & Social Club in Meldreth, and raised more than £8,500 for charity.

Royston Crow: Bikers lined up. PICTURE: Clive Porter.Bikers lined up. PICTURE: Clive Porter. (Image: Archant)

Good causes to benefit include Meldreth Manor School, East Anglian Air Ambulance and the SERV Blood Runner volunteers who provide a vital out-of-hours service to deliver blood supplies, breast milk and other medical transport support needs free of charge to the NHS.

Royston Crow: Jamie Burge from nearby Barrington with his father's 1948 250 cc B. S. A. C11, which he has owned for 10 years. PICTURE: Clive Porter.Jamie Burge from nearby Barrington with his father's 1948 250 cc B. S. A. C11, which he has owned for 10 years. PICTURE: Clive Porter. (Image: Archant)

The show on Wednesday last week also attracted 35 trade stands and an East Anglian Air Ambulance chopper dropped in to thrill the crowds.

Royston Crow: The bikers in action. PICTURE: Clive Porter.The bikers in action. PICTURE: Clive Porter. (Image: Archant)

Mark Coningsby, one of the show’s organisers, said: “Despite the forecast being against us and moving the show to a new venue, it was a great success.

Royston Crow: The bikes lined up. PICTURE: Clive Porter.The bikes lined up. PICTURE: Clive Porter. (Image: Archant)

“We’ve had lots of positive feedback from bikers at the event and on Facebook.

Royston Crow: Crowds at the Royston Motorcycle Show. PICTURE: Clive Porter.Crowds at the Royston Motorcycle Show. PICTURE: Clive Porter. (Image: Archant)

“The Royston & District Motorcycle Club Show is a club effort and we are all so pleased so many people came and enjoyed themselves.

“We are a small club of only 40 members, but it’s a great team and everyone has a real passion for the show.”