Boxing Day Run on....Boxing Day!

C'mon, banish those post-Christmas blues, saddle up your Mighty Steed and go to meet the South Durham section at the High Force Hotel for Boxing Day lunch. The section hardy perennials will be setting out from the Red Lion at Plawsworth at 10.00 a.m.

Film night - Monday 26th November

Just a quick reminder that we have one of our world famous film nights on Monday 26^th November. There will be a variety of interesting films, mostly (but not exclusively) to do with motorcycling through the ages.

Just for you, we have hired (at great expense) the South Durham Massive Projector Screen and we will be providing nibbles to help you concentrate on the entertainment.

The films will kick off at 8.30, subject, of course, to me remembering to bring all the required bits and pieces.

See you there!

Tell all your friends!

Section AGM - Nov 18th 2018

On the 19^th November, we will be holding our AGM. Here we’ll discuss the results of events and finances over the previous year, discuss matters arising and any other business. Also the committee for the following year will be elected. It will be held in the lounge of the Birtley Golf club, starting at 8.45 p.m.

Don’t forget that the previous club night (12^th November) will be held in the Golf Club bar as there is a private event on in our usual room.

Pete

Fantastic, Fun Quiz night - 22nd October at Birtley Golf Club.

Come one, come all!

Come on along to the Northumbrian Section Club Night Quiz on the 22^nd October at Birtley Golf Club.

The event will kick off at about 8:45 under the watchful eye of quizmaster Malcolm I. Byrne (R.N. ret.). This is your chance to show your knowledge in various areas of human endeavour.

Win prizes, meet interesting people AND show them how brainy you are (no smart phones or Googling please)!

See you there for the event of the century, year, DAY!!!

Talk by Malcolm Byrne - Monday 24th September.

Its true - our very own MIB will be giving a talk at Birtley Golf Club on WW2 in the Pacific Theatre.
Seats are bound to be limited so get there early! Malcolm will be on his feet and amazing us with facts, figures and anecdotes from about 8.45.
See you there.

Bob Rawlings Run - Sunday 9th September

This fine event (in all senses of the word) will start with the first bikes away at 10:00 from Helme Park Services, Tow Law.

After a fine run around the countryside, we will stop at some worthy establishment for refreshments before returning to Tow Law.

The organiser (Geoff) has promised fine weather and an interesting and beautiful route, so why not join us on your mighty steed?

All welcome! See you on Sunday it what will be a Sunny Tow Law!

No Club Night meeting - Bank Holiday Monday, 27th July 2018

Just a quick message to remind you there is no formal Club Night on the 27^th August. Normal meeting will resume on the 3^rd of September.

Then of course we have the Bob Rawlings Run on Sunday the 9^th of September. Start at 10:00 at Helme Park Services, Tow Law. It’s going to be good!

And the Sunday after (the 16^th), we will be assisting the South Durham Section in general (and Tom Norman in particular) with marshalling at the Beamish Trophy Trial. If you want to help, just let Pete Bagnall know.

Evening Ride in on Club Night - 13th August 2018

After the last successful ride in - we are going to have another on Monday the 13th of August!

The question is - will the current good weather continue? Of course it will - even if it's for one night only!

So bring your pride and joy along and have a few drinks with your chums in the lovely location that is the Birtley Golf Club. I have been reliably informed that there isn't a proper river in the valley below but that doesn't matter - it's still a nice view.

See you there at about 8:00.

Alpine adventures on a Model H - a talk by Noel Whittall on Monday June 11th

We are pleased to announce that Noel will be visiting us on Monday 11th June to give us a talk about 'Alpine adventures on a Triumph Model H' - and anything else he cares to mention.
Noel is an authority on Model Hs (amongst other things) and has written a fascinating book on his ride covering the length of the UK on his. I'm sure it will be a fascinating talk so see you there.
We will be starting at about 8:45 so be there and bring your friends!

C2C - a couple of pictures

Scenes of essential maintenance on the C2C!

The Relay Rally at Stanhope Station!

Some pictures from the Relay Rally! Join our Section Facebook page to see more!!!

May Bank Holiday and the Rookhope Ryde!

Just a reminder that there won't be a formal club meeting on Monday 7th of May as it's a Bank Holiday.

However, don't forget the Rookhope Ryde starts on Sunday 13th May at 10:00 from Wylam Country Park , Main Road, Wylam. NE41 8DZ.

We aren't visiting Rookhope this year so who knows where we'll end up?

Entries on the day and a full day of fun and frivolity only costs £3.50! Bargain!

White Elephant Sale - 30th April 2018

Continuing on with the stunning programme of events, we have the Annual Northumbrian Section White Elephant Sale on the 30th April, kicking off at around 8:45.
So search out those unwanted motorcycle related parts, tools or literature and come along and sell them!
Remember to bring lots of money because there will be bargains galore for you to buy as well - you may get a Brough Superior in a box for a tenner!
So come on down and get your stuff out and your wallet open!
As usual, only motorcycle or engineering related please. No Mills and Boone novels, pot-pourri or unwanted slippers.
Be there!!

41st Northumbrian Gathering - regs available.

The regs are available for download this website.
Go to the Home page and click on the 'Regulations' area.
Hope to see you all there!

Monday 26th March- Northumbria Blood Bikers Talk

Don’t forget – the Northumbria Blood Bikers are coming to give us a talk at 8:30 on Monday 26tth March. See you there!

Northumbria Blood Bikes

John Young's talk - 5th March

This went very successfully with over 40 people attending!
Thanks to Peter B for arranging it, Hilary and Malcolm for nibbles and Steve for recording the talk for posterity.
Of course, many thanks to John for a really interesting talk and for bringing the bike itself to the meeting. Here's a couple of pictures of Tommy. Sorry one is a bit blurred but he was going tooo fast!

2018 Founders Relay Rally -Sunday 6th May

The Section will be running a checkpoint at Stanhope Station, from 10.00 until 4:00. It's a really good location, so please come to visit.
We have been asked to have bikes on display so please bring a bike along for a couple of hours, even if you aren't heading off around the country.
More details on the forum!

Regs available - C2C

Regs are available for download - see the homepage for details.