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Charge Sponsor Lewis Cornish takes British Championship victory

16 year-old schoolboy supermoto star Lewis Cornish (as sponsored by Charge) returned to his winning ways by taking pole position, fastest laps and more importantly race wins at the recent British Supermoto Championships. The double British Junior Supermoto champion put his title chase back on track in the ultra competitive Supermoto Lites 250cc class. At the fast Lydden Hill circuit near Dover, Cornish could only manage a runner up spot despite dominating and winning the final race. This was followed up by the overall win at Sunday’s Lydd International Raceway meeting. During the damp and tricky qualifying sessions The Norfolk youngster showed his older and more experienced rivals how it should be done by setting a blistering qualifying lap almost two seconds ahead of the competition. However in the dry race conditions Lewis was struggling to get to grips with his recently tuned engine’s characteristics and failed to make the most of his pole position. Despite not taking the ‘hole-shot’, he pulled off a pair of amazing passes that saw the crowd gasp. This saw Cornish place his TRM Honda back in front to claim the top spot on the podium. This fantastic performance puts Lewis in good stead for his next race at the British Supermoto Grand Prix at Mallory Park on May 30.

Catch up with the spectacular British Supermoto Championship action and see the sport’s youngest ever champion on your screens from on Extreme Sports Channel, further details of the championship at www.britishsupermoto.net/2009/02/lewis-cornish/



Inspiring story of a top London DJ:
From incurable rheumatic disease to the London Marathon

DJ Mark Wilkinson completes the Bath Half Marathon in preparation for the big one!
Mark Wilkinson completes the Bath Half Marathon in preparation for the big one!

Mark is a London based DJ who has peformed in over 65 countries, produced with some of the world's greatest music makers, and had chart topping success.

A personal message from London DJ Mark Wilkinson:

"4 years ago I was diagnosed with an incurable Rheumatic disease in my body. It left me finding it extremely difficult to walk or stand and completely ruined my life for over 18 months. Doctors told me I would always have pain and would need to take prescribed medication for the rest of my life.

Cutting a long story short I have since made a full recovery, and am on no medication whatsoever, so I am going to undertake the challenge of running the London Marathon for Charity this year.

There are 2 reasons behind this:

1) to inspire myself and others into knowing that anything is possible

2) to raise £1,000,000 for Charity

There are hundreds of thousands of people connected to Music and Nightlife across the world, it is my aim to reach as many of you as possible and to show to the world what we all know already, that there are positive and wonderful people connected to us all Worldwide.

I need 100,000 people to sponsor me £10 each to make the figure. Please click or copy and paste into your browser:

www.bmycharity.com/djmarkwilkinson (for donations to MACS Childrens Charity)

www.justgiving.com/djmarkwilkinson (for donations to Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Charity)

Your support will not only help me achieve my goal but help these good causes too. Thanks for reading this."
DJ Mark Wilkinson

Mark Wilkinson website: www.markwilkinsonsmarathon.com or join his markwilkinsonsmarathon.com Facebook group.

Please show your generous support to Mark in his quest to complete the London Marathon which he is hoping to finish in under 5 hours. Given that Mark is a true Rhino we are super confident he'll reach his goal.

Mark Wilkinson "Charged Up" for the Balf Half Marathon
Mark Wilkinson "Charged Up" and ready for the Balf Half Marathon

Mark Wilkinson Profile:

Mark is a London based DJ who has peformed in over 65 countries, produced with some of the world's greatest music makers, and had chart topping success.

After a string of hot record releases, Mark felt a platform to release his own tracks, and tracks he loved by others, was in need. Keeping with the theme that had developed, Kidology Records was conceived. It was during this time that his most current and probably most popular guise 'Dab Hands' was born. Dab Hands has had success for remix duties on Lou Reed's 'Satellite Of Love', which made it into the Top 10 of the UK national charts; with 'Supergood' - a cross over hit on Virgin / Ten Records in 2005, and 'DYOT', which was later released on Gusto Records, was an 'essential tune' for Radio 1's Pete Tong.

Mark runs his own party named after his label 'Kidology', which has held the fort at Ministry of Sound, AKA and The End. But it's been 2007 that has firmly established Kidology as one of London's strongest nights with monthly parties at The Cross and Plan B.

Kidology's ethos is about putting the 'party' feeling back into club land. It's outrageous, flamboyant, and friendly, and encompasses a special brand of 'glamorous silliness'. Kidology parties have a mix of gorgeous and loyal fans, saucy Kidettes, superb quality music, excellent production, and a vibe like no other. Kidology has quickly become the name on everyone's lips.

Now recognised as one of London's most uniquely styled nights out, Kidology raised the bar again in 2008 by saying farewell to The Cross and Plan B, and saying huge hello to Pacha London. And that's not all, 2008 saw Kidology parties galore all over the UK as well as El Divino Ibiza & International tours, and the launch of a CD London After Dark.

2009 looks to be no different, with Kidology nights regularly in London, Bristol, Leeds and Brighton and many more International tours in the diary too, London's freshest nightclub brand goes from strength to strength.


DJ Mark Wilkinson DJing at another one of his rip-roaring Kidology nights


Charge Clothing sponsor multi-award winning drummer & composer John Randall

John Randall on the drums
John Randall on the drums

John Randall is a multi-award winning drummer and composer signed to indie record label TenToTen Records. His recently released debut album "Insomnia" (see below) has received rave reviews, seeing it described variously as "infectiously edgy….impressive" (The Guardian), "bursting with musical ideas, rich, dextrous, vibrant and original" (The Vortex) and "an extraordinary debut" (Downtown Music Gallery, New York) and is rapidly building him a reputation as one of the UK's most innovative young musicians.

Far from living a life confined just to music, John has competed at national and world championship level sailing and has windsurfed and sailed all over the world. His dedication and focus in extreme sports has translated directly to his study of music and these unique experiences have doubtlessly helped to shape the distinctly original sound of his music. It is music that is difficult to categorise - as one reviewer said "they don't so much move easily between as totally disregard as irrelevant genres such as jazz/rock, hip hop and abstract electronic music." (Chris Parker) This openness has led to John's music finding fans from a huge range of different backgrounds, with high profile admirers ranging from world-renowned jazz bassist Dave Holland to the legendary dance producers Underworld.

Since their album's release John's band have been touring throughout the UK to fascinated and enthusiastic audiences, with their recent sell out show at the prestigious Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho chosen as "Pick of the Week" in The Guardian. They continue to tour throughout 2009, for gig dates and news please visit www.myspace.com/johnrandallmusic.

RHINO RANDALL...
One of the things that has seriously impressed us about John Randall is his attitude. He is without question a true rhino who is essentially getting out there and making it happen. Like everybody he has dreams, but unlike so many others who make no real effort to turn their dreams into reality, JR instead backs up his with the necessary energy and desire in order to ensure that his dreams come into full fruition.

Insomnia CD Cover - click here to purchas from Amazon.co.uk
John Randall Quintet "Insomnia" album
Click here to buy from Amazon.co.uk


Charge Clothing sponsor Tommy Hill (Hannspree Honda Althea)
(World Superbike Championship 2009 rider)


Tommy Hill "Charged Up"


Tommy Hill wearing "Ruff Rhino" Charge Hoodie


Visit www.tommyracer.com

Visit www.tommyracer.com for up-to-date race reports, race results, and all round information on Tommy Hill's progress throughout the 2009 race season.

Tommy Hill Profile...
Tommy has enjoyed a superb career to date. In 2003 he won the Virgin Mobile Yamaha R6 Cup and in his first BSB season he became the youngest ever rider to start a race on the front row of the grid more than once. Tommy was also entered for the Superbike World Championship race at Silverstone as a wild card and qualified in pole position. Tommy's achievements led to him being awarded the 'Steve Hislop Young Rider of the Year' trophy. Tommy Hill will be riding for Honda this year in the World Super Bike Championships.



Charge Clothing sponsor 4 year old skateboarding prodigy
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Aged just 4 Schaeffer McLean from Bristol is a skateboarding prodigy, just check out the below movie to see living proof. Also available at: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EooQUR9w57w

By the time he was just 3 Schaeffer was already skating up ramps. This year Schaeffer has started to enter competitions and is doing extremely well winning prizes at the majority of the events he has attended. He loves all aspects of skating particularly bowls, ramps and street.

This month Schaeffer will be competing at the King of the Groms (the world's largest under 12s competition) in the USA and is looking forward to testing his skills amongst some of the best young skaters on the planet. He is very excited about the event and proud that he is the first ever UK competitor.

Charge Clothing are proud to sponsor Schaeffer McLean and believe him to be one of the youngest sponsored skateboarders out there. We wish Schaeffer the very best of luck at the King of the Groms (USA) as well as for his continued success into 2009 and beyond.


Bolddog FMX Team

Charge Clothing - official casual wear sponsor of the Bolddog Freestyle MX Team.

The Bolddog Lings Team has the largest most sophisticated landing ramp ever seen anywhere in the world! And as the most advanced piece of equipment in the industry, the Bolddog Lings ramp provides a platform to allow the team to truly express themselves. Their shows feature a wide selection of freestyle motocross tricks such as the 'superman seat grab', 'Indian air', 'heel-clicker', 'rock solid', 'double-nac', 'switch blade', 'kiss of death', 'lazy boy' and many more. Many of these moves will result in the rider exiting their seat, taking their hands off the handlebars and rotating their body around the bike!

Check out www.myspace.com/bolddogfreestyle for video clips or www.bolddog.com for all things Bolddog.

Team Bolddog
Bolddog Team give their Charge Tees a big thumbs up

Launching into orbit
Launching into orbit off the Charge endorsed ramp

Backflip action
Crazy backflip stunt action - only for the headstrong!

Visit www.bolddog.co.uk to check out their online store.


--- CHARGE ETHICAL TRADING CHALLENGE AT FLEGG HIGH SCHOOL JULY 2008 ---

*** ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNING T-SHIRT DESIGN ***
"CHARGE - A BREAKTHROUGH IN ETHICAL TRADING"


WINNING CARBON NEUTRAL EARTH POSITIVE ORGANIC COTTON T-SHIRT
--- ABOVE PICTURE IS OF A FEMALE LARGE TEE ---

The 'Ethical Trading Challenge' week event at Flegg High School proved a great success and we were totally blown away by the quality of the designs and business presentations that each of the participating groups came up with, especially given the short amount of time each had to work within. We would like to thank all the staff and students at Flegg High School that contributed towards making the project so enjoyable and worthwhile.


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BUY MIXTAPE @ THEPOUNDANDDOLLAR.COM NOW!
(DnB / Hip Hop / House / Grime)

£ & $ I$$UE Mixtape
F£V£R & J $WIF
(Fellow Rhinos)

Check out The £ & $ I$$UE Mixtape from F£V£R & J $WIF (some of the most underrated talent in the game). Showcasing all their versatility as emcees dropping all kinds of styles on the mixtape including DnB, Hip Hop, House and Grime. Their independently released £ & $ I$$UE Mixtape is dedicated to the memory of Nicola Richardson. Charge would like to wish F£V£R & J $WIF every success with the release of their debut album.

For more info please visit:
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Charge set to sponsor Nigel Arnold Racing
(British Motocross Racing)

Nigel Arnold Racing - British Motocross Racing
Team Nigel Arnold On the Charge!
www.nigelarnoldracing.com

Nigel Arnold Racing is the handiwork of Australian racing enthusiast, former racer, Nigel Arnold. After years in Dirt and Road Racing, Nigel is bringing his wealth of experience to the British Motocross Racing. Setting-up and running of Nigel Arnold Racing has been closely followed and supported by good friend Troy Corser (2-times World Superbike Champion).

Along with Nigel, also comes a team of very dedicated mechanics and support crew, all of whom have been working very hard to make Nigel Arnold Racing what it is today: a top British Motocross Team with a strong vision of being winners. We at Charge love to see such ambition and vision and as such it will be our pleasure to sponsor Nigel Arnold Racing on their path to success.

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