HERE'S something to warm the cockles of your whatsits during the chilly season, Harley-Davidson and Buell dealer Dockgate 20 has declared their premises a no winter zone.

Rather than huddle up in fleeces and look out at grey skies, all are invited to join the Dockgate 20 crew for "We Don't do Winter"; new bikes are on special offer, the staff and showroom have taken on a tropical theme and a beach party will be held in the showroom on November 20th.

The full 2005 range is offered either as "buy now - pay 2005" or order a new bike before December 31st and receive a £500 voucher to spend on in the store.

It's that simple, new bike now or plan what extras you want.

Rather than trying get away to the sun the showroom is being decorated in Hawaiian theme, the crew are joining in with suitable tropical clothes so visitors can come into for the feel of summer.

I heard mention of a grass skirt.

Special offers will be on offer in the showroom, bands and a DJ providing entertainment, (a steel band is being tracked down) and a summer BBQ will keep visitors fed.

Get into costume! There will be a prize for Loudest Shirt and a Bikini contest; both open to men and women for that little something extra.

The heat will be turned up to avoid goosebumps, so get the beach wear back out of the attic.

I shall, of course only in the interests of reporting, photograph the events and include the pics in the review.

November 20th is the day and the party runs from 0930 to 1600.

Santa rumoured to be wearing beach kit and carrying a surfboard this year to wish all a Mele Kalikimka.

Dockgate20 is open seven days, for more details call 023 8057 1200 Or visit www.magicgroup.us