Posts from April 2018
Where’s Bond? Check out our Secret Agent WHZ 1007 plate!
It’s that exciting time again when the new number plate prefix is released in Omagh. The latest release is WHZ which we think is going to be really popular as it quite obviously says ‘Where’s’. We’re really loving the plate WHZ 1007 for anyone searching for the mysterious James Bond! In celebration of this fab plate, we’ve gathered together some of the more curious Bond facts for you… On average, James Bond takes a drink every 10 minutes and 53 seconds. It’s a wonder he can do anythi
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SpeedyReg Sponsor Simon Webster in Pirelli International Rally
We are very proud to be sponsoring Simon Webster in the upcoming Pirelli International Rally. The rally will be held on Saturday 28th April. This year all the action takes place on one day and is based in Carlisle. If you’d like to watch the rally, you can view any of the eight stages free of charge, you don’t need a ticket, just check out the website and find a great spot. You might even see our Speedy Reg logo as Simon whizzes past! The ceremonial finish at Brampton on Saturday night will
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Aye, tis Talk Like Shakespeare Day!
Ever fancied talking like ‘The Bard’ but always felt rather silly? Well this is YOUR day. On this day, the whole world is certainly a stage, so put on your best performance and embrace this fun, if somewhat quirky day. How to Talk Like Shakespeare Now you need to get serious about this, talking like Shakespeare doesn’t come naturally to everyone, so you may want to practice before you unleash your new language on your friends and family. Here are our top tips for a successful Talk L
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Earth Day 2018 – Get Involved!
Earth Day started in 1970 and has grown massively. A world wide event to bring nations together to help protect the planet and reduce environmental damage. It is thought that over a billion people across 192 countries now get involved with Earth Day, and you can too! The theme for 2018 This year the focus is on reducing the use of plastics with the theme being End Plastic Pollution. Plastic pollution is an increasing problem. Plastics are harming our oceans, and our wildlife. These pl
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Happy 92nd Birthday Your Royal Highness!
April 21st is Queen Elizabeth’s 92nd birthday. This is her actual birthday. Her official birthday is in June. Why does the Queen have two birthdays? No, it’s not because she wants two lots of presents and two cakes, it’s because of the British weather. The Queen has a parade for her birthday, and it’s more likely to be a washout if it’s held in April, so to increase the chances of a sunny parade, it is held on her official birthday date in June. The Queen isn’t alone having two birthdays, Pa
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Love Vinyl? Happy Record Store Day!
Support your local record store and treat yourself to some new vinyl this Record Store Day. Do you remember buying records back in your childhood? I bet you never thought they’d be back in fashion! We moved on to cassettes, then CDs, and finally to digital downloads. There was always something special about records though. The large cover artwork, the gleam of a brand new record fresh from the sleeve, free from dust and scratches. Now, a whole new generation are turning their backs on dig
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Happy Birthday Emma Watson!
Emma Watson turns 28 on April 15th. Doesn’t time fly? It doesn’t seem so long since she was a little girl playing Hermione Granger in Harry Potter, but it’s actually 17 years ago! She rose to fame in Harry Potter, but she’s since worked on many other films including Noah and Beauty and the Beast. She’s also worked as a model and was the youngest person to ever appear on the cover of Teenage Vogue. She’s a keen feminist and works hard to promote women’s issues around the world. She’s certainl
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It’s Grand National Time - 2018
It’s the biggest race of the year, a time when even people who have no interest at all in horse racing or gambling like to have a flutter and join in with the excitement of this big day in the racing calendar. If you happen to be one of those people, now is your chance to take advantage of bet £10 get £30 offers. Just make sure you bet your first £10 or more.. and the £30 will automatically be added to your credit. The race starts at 5:15pm at Aintree and you can watch it live on ITV. You may
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SpeedyReg Director Des Hits 60!
Nope, not 60mph, but 60 years of age! Who would believe it? He doesn’t look a day over 59. Despite his advancing years, Des still knows how to strike a good deal, having recently sold a whopping 50 plates all at once to Lothian Bus Company. How he manages this is a mystery. Is it his natural charm and charisma? Is it the reputation of SpeedyReg that he’s spent over 30 years building up to what it is today? Or perhaps it’s his Scottish connections, he was born in Edinburgh you know! Want t
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We Love to Hear your Feedback - Thanks for all your Amazing Comments!
There’s nothing* we like more than the positive feedback we receive from all our happy customers. We pride ourselves on our customer service and the speed at which we get your new plates to you, so it’s always lovely to have all our hard work recognised by a grateful customer. We’ve had some truly lovely feedback and we’d like to blow our own trumpet and share some of them with you here. Nick Lindsay purchased the very handsome plate PNZ 11 for his classic car. He was good enough to send
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Man City one win from Premier League Title
If Manchester City beat Manchester United in the Derby on April 7th at the Etihad Stadium, they’ll be be crowned Premier League champions! It’s been an amazing season for City fans and this match between the rival teams is set to be pretty tense viewing so much at stake! It’ll no doubt be a tough match, but with their current luck and skill, City have a lot going for them at the moment! Fernandinho has told the press that winning the title in the Derby is something that they simply couldn
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Hanwells of London Ltd – one of our longest standing customers
One of the signs that we’re doing a good job, is when customers come back to us, again and again. We’re certainly doing something right when it comes to providing private plates for Hanwells of London as we’ve been supplying all their plates for over 30 years now! Hanwells of London are the UK’s largest independent specialist for pre-owned Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. These prestigious vehicles are certainly a site to behold if you visit their showroom! The specialist team of craftsmen at
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