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1920 - 2026
1920
1945
Becoming popular with motorists and motorcyclists - unknown origin of name. probably a past owner
Becomes a regular stop for motorcyclists riding through Surrey, Sussex and Kent. It developed into one of the South East's best-known biker meeting places, alongside venues such as the Ace Café in London.
1950
2020
Ryka's is best known as one of Britain's classic motorcycle cafés. By the post-war years, and particularly from the 1950s onwards, known as a fairly basic roadside cafe. The site is owned by Surrey County Council and the operator of the site and cafe operates under a Lease. Lease conditions may cover matters such as operating hours, maintenance, parking, use of the premises and potentially nuisance considerations.
Older locals and riders remember it as a fairly basic roadside café with simple food and outdoor benches. Recent reviews and articles indicate that the site underwent major refurbishment in the early 2020s, with expanded seating, more motorcycle memorabilia and a stronger emphasis on its heritage as a biker destination.
2010
If the council is landlord, residents can potentially argue that:
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The site is generating impacts beyond those originally contemplated.
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The landlord has responsibilities regarding how its asset is managed.
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Future lease renewals or variations should include tighter management requirements.
2015
2011
Surrey County Council draws up a lease with owners Kelidan Ltd. - ID & KE Anderson. Until this period the site was envisaged as
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a roadside café,
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a tea room,
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a restaurant,
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Historically, Ryka's was promoted because it brought visitors to BoxHill
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but it evolved into a venue for large organised motorcycle gatherings.
Deed of Variation on the Lease with Ownership of the Lease being bought by Sheppard's Flock Ltd - Michael & Gillian Sheppard Reg 09527346
2018
Deed of Variation and consent to Works changes for Sheppard's Flock Ltd
2023
Accounts 31/3/2023 for Sheppard's Flock Ltd 09527346 show owners as Michael & Gillian Sheppard Reg Office 79 Wingletye Lane Hornchurch RM11 3AT
2024
Accounts 31/3/2024 for Sheppard's Flock Ltd 09527346 show owner as Troy T Cox of Reg Office 8b Lonsdale Gardens Tunbridge Wells TN11NU - Transferred from Michael Sheppard 4th April 2023. - TJS RYKA Ltd becomes the person of Significant Control April 2023
Accounts 30/6/2024 for Smith & Western Restaurants Ltd 06145360 show owner as Troy T Cox & Mrs S Cox of Reg Office 8b Lonsdale Gardens Tunbridge Wells TN11NU
Accounts 30/6/2024 for TJS Ryka Ltd 14507284 show owner as Troy T Cox of Reg Office 8b Lonsdale Gardens Tunbridge Wells TN11NU