tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28967003698463538592024-03-21T10:14:24.322+00:00VMCC Northumbrian Section - What's New! Gives details of what's new and where it's happening. Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-88638756025081926642022-04-05T08:52:00.001+01:002022-04-05T08:52:16.494+01:00Join up with the Lakeland Section - 10th April 2022<p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3b4040; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Ride in to the Station Café and Hub transport museum in Alston to meet the Lakeland Section with invitations also sent to the Reivers and South Durham sections to join in. Aim to get there for 11:00!</span></span></p>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-69342273820957090372022-02-14T09:12:00.000+00:002022-02-14T09:12:17.414+00:00John Young is visiting us on 28th February 2022!<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">As we move rapidly towards the better weather and getting
our mighty steeds back on the road, what better way to prepare than to come
along and join in another chat with John Young?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">John has visited us before and regaled us with tales of
astonishing trips all over the globe and bikes he has built. This time he will
be talking about Son of Sam, a famous proddy racer. I have personally already
learned some new. Slippery Sam (another famous proddy racer) was based on a
T150 whereas SoS is based on a T160. So there you go.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>As well as John coming to visit us, Son of Sam will also be
visiting us. Peter Bates has been entrusted with getting SoS into the club room
so it could well end up coming through the window.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>As ever, John will be collecting for his favourite charity
via a collections bucket and we will run a raffle (with fab prizes) in support
of this.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>We aim to start at 8.00 p.m. so be there in plenty of time
as demand for seats is bound to be high.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>See you there</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>P.S. This post has been checked by my own fair hand for
accuracy and grammar. You know what that means….</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-18073022629437743952021-01-09T16:32:00.003+00:002021-01-09T16:32:39.774+00:00<p><u> Talk on North Eastern Railways in WW1 by Rob Langham - Monday 11st Jan 2021</u></p><p>Rob is the author of several books on railways and WW1 so is very knowledgeable about the subject.</p><p>It will be part of the normal Zoom session which kicks off at 8:00 p.m. Plenty of spare places for asyone interested in this subject.</p><p>If you don't have the Zoom details, contact me via my email. </p>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-86256624868473330102020-10-02T16:37:00.002+01:002020-10-02T16:37:44.200+01:00The VNIR - Sunday 11th October 2020<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizx7Ks6uE8fAdgOpFnY1uK7N8mZD9-V_xfo2MmKGIvjhGSBNwIOeFDwq3tnE-iaDvyhYLBS3iouLOG9cy4A-UDsQ-dQ7FZgdPkeF9Ru51PK9DB5O0Lh_U8kXnfGH0Lwozh9d6OcVLnubSJ/s1600/IMG-20200508-WA0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="1600" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizx7Ks6uE8fAdgOpFnY1uK7N8mZD9-V_xfo2MmKGIvjhGSBNwIOeFDwq3tnE-iaDvyhYLBS3iouLOG9cy4A-UDsQ-dQ7FZgdPkeF9Ru51PK9DB5O0Lh_U8kXnfGH0Lwozh9d6OcVLnubSJ/w633-h299/IMG-20200508-WA0002.jpg" width="633" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">You are all cordially invited to the VNIR next
Sunday! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I can distantly hear the sound of mewling and wailing on the
wind – ‘What the toasted teacakes is the VNIR?’.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Obviously this is the Virtual Northern International Rally –
that’s what.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It is an event with </span> <span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">no
route, no machine restrictions, no refreshments, and no mingling</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">. </span><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> But it is for sure going to be
fun.</span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In addition to you motorbike (and I expect a fairly efficient
set of thermals) you will need a phone capable of sending and receiving texts
and taking photos. That’s all!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The brain child of our very own Jon Hill, I think it will be a
fab and fun event. And it can be done anywhere both at home and aboard. When
Jon says International, he means International!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">So have a look at the details below, sign up and prepare for
general tomfoolery on your mighty steed!!!</span><span style="color: #003399; font-size: 16.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Default"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Please
contact Jon Hill on 07811333359 or </span><a href="mailto:rjonhill@yahoo.co.uk"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">rjonhill@yahoo.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> for further information.</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><p></p>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-78061122050147435982020-08-19T08:18:00.001+01:002020-08-19T13:23:40.579+01:00Out and about in August and September<p> <span face="" style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Chums,</span></p><p style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0.35em 0px;">As we gently and carefully move out of lockdown, there are outdoor events in the area which you may be interested in. As with everything these days, you will need to adhere to social distancing and other relevant Govt. guidelines.</p><p style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0.35em 0px;"><strong>Northumbrian Section</strong></p><p style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0.35em 0px;">In the absence of the Bob Rawlings Run, Geoff Grigg is organising the Bob Rawlings Alternative Run on 6th Sept.</p><p style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0.35em 0px;">Geoff informs me ‘ Info regarding a run on the 6th September when the Bob Rawlings Run would have happened is attached. As always a good time is guaranteed especially as it is free. Any questions just ask, if you plan on coming let me know and I hope to see as many as possible, in a socially distanced way of course.<br style="display: inline;" />Cheers’</p><p style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0.35em 0px;">As a further treat, this is not your usual tootle round the countryside with a route sheet. Oh no indeed. Geoff is stimulating your befuddled brains cells because ‘The format will be that of a navigation rally, scatter rally, or if you are not pretentious, a treasure hunt.</p><br style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; display: inline; font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><p style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0.35em 0px;">What more can you ask for? More details are on our 'regs available' page</p><p style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0.35em 0px;">And there is more from other local sections!!!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Saturday 22<sup>nd</sup> August</span></u></b><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Brian Smith from South Durham told me ‘On Saturday
22nd of August, this Saturday, we are having our annual concours event which is
usually on an evening. Details are on our Website but there are no route
sheets issued at the start, they are on our website so start where and when you
want, the route will take about 90 minutes depending on how may pubs you stop
at on the way round " Paul and myself may be a while ". Return to The
Chequers pub Dalton on Tees for 3pm judging and socially distanced politically
correctness. Due to the current situation, there will be no free
love and casual sex this year.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Brian.’<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Well that’s good to know!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><u>Sunday 30<sup>th</sup> August<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please can you contact Howard from the Reivers ASAP if you wish
to go on this so he can register your interest and get an idea of numbers. It’s
sponsored by Alnwick councils so it is what is known as ‘a proper do’!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p>As promised and advertised on our website and Facebook page.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 style="background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 18pt; margin: 0cm; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="x4yxo"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A chance to show off your bike! Reivers
Section will be hosting a Classic Bike Show at Alnwick Market Place on 30th
August between 10am to 4pm or for whenever you can make it between those times.
Cafes and a catering van will be open and also the public toilets. Anyone
wishing to display their bike will be more than welcome. Social distancing and
all government guidelines will need to be adhered to. For any questions please
contact me, </span></span><span face="" style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="mailto:howard.perrin@live.com"><span class="x4yxo"><b><span style="color: #385898; font-family: inherit;">h</span></b></span></a></span><span class="x4yxo"><u><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="mailto:oward.perrin@live.com">oward.perrin@live.com</a></span></u></span><span class="x4yxo"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> 07981 700179.</span></span><span face="" style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p>We are looking to a maximum of 50, if we can get that many!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><u><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sunday 6<sup>th</sup> September<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mike Laidler from the Reivers it running holding a Tiddlers Run.
Starting from Adderston Services in Belford. If your tiddler is up to Mikes
rigorous standards (there will be an inspection), feel free to get it out on
the roads.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">There you go. The VMCC membership fee is DEFINITELY worth it
with all this fun available to you!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pete<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="" style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-53201644039409839112020-03-26T19:18:00.002+00:002020-03-26T19:18:51.649+00:00Section meetings and events - CANCELLEDRegrettably, to comply with Govt. recommendations, our Monday meetings will be suspended until at least April 20th. By this time we should know what the latest Govt. recommendations are.<br />
As for external events, all events up to and including the Northumbrian Gathering are cancelled. We have to do this because, for the larger events, we couldn't get everything sorted with regards to accommodation, catering etc. even if we were allowed to meet up. Events such as the Rookhope Ryde etc. will be rescheduled as and when.<br />
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Hope you are all ok and I look forward to seeing you as soon as possible.Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-62382613021484961212020-02-12T09:20:00.002+00:002020-02-12T09:20:46.872+00:00Cheney Triumph for Sale!<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #1d2129; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
Peter Bates is selling this magnificent motorcycle - on which he won the Colonial!</div>
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For sale at £5500 ono </div>
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Cheney Triumph registered 1970</div>
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Fitted with T100 engine with Lucas Rita ignition. New trail riding tyres otherwise unrestored bike.Well known in the area as the bike owned by the eccentric known as Promenade Percy who in the past was famous?? for his entertainment of customers of the local bike shops.</div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-8835756516460466032019-12-17T09:34:00.001+00:002019-12-17T09:34:13.366+00:00The 2019 Bunfight and 2020 Great Quiz!!
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Well, I hope everyone that was able to get enjoyed the Annual
Christmas Bunfight. Many thanks to everyone who helped with the event and
particular congratulations to those of our chums from the South Durham Section
who so skilfully bought the winning raffle tickets.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Which, of course, were sold in a random fashion. But still…</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">That was the last Monday meeting of 2019. The first meeting of
2020 will be on Jan 6<sup>th</sup> and (just to get you out of the
post-Christmas blues) there is the Great Quiz to look forward to. On the first
evening of 2010!!!! Be there.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I am forced (by my inherent good manners) to remind you the
there is the South Durham Boxing Day Run on… Boxing Day. We will be starting
out from the Red Lion at Plawsworth at 10:00. There is also the annual South
Durham Presentation Evening on Saturday 11<sup>th</sup> Jan – more details from
their website.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">So on behalf of myself and t’Committee, I wish you all the best
for Christmas and New Year, thanks for your support in 2019 and look forward to
seeing you in 2020.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pete</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">P.S. if anyone has any suggestions about how to make the
Bunfight even better, please contact me.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">P.P.S As I’m one of the organisers, I have to be there. So
that’s one of the suggestions that won’t fly…..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Well now, after the formality of the AGM we’ll have a look at
the fun and frivolity to be had in the remainder of the year at the
Northumbrian Section.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On the 25<sup>th</sup> of November, Robin and Theresa will
enthral us with tales of their exploits at the Moto Piston Rally in Spain. Kick
off as close to 8:30 as we can.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">December 2<sup>nd</sup> brings the talk about riding with the
White Helmets. Raffle and pies n’peas tickets are available beforehand from
Dennis. If you can’t buy them before the day, please pre-book the pies n’peas
via an email message to Dennis and me so we can get the proper catering
arranged. PLEASE NOTE the kick off time is 8:15 sharp, with the raffle draw and
scran at half time (8:45).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Last but not least we have the Great Northumbrian Section
Bunfight on the 16<sup>th</sup> December. We are limiting the tickets to 60
this year and nearly 40 have gone already, so let me know by return if you want
any. Quizzes, raffles, food and bingo – all for £4.00. Kick off at 8:15.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I also have to mention the South Durham Xmas party in December,
the presentation evening in January and the Boxing Day run on….Boxing
Day! Tickets and more information on request from Messrs Smith and
Feldon!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ho Ho Ho!!!!</span><br />
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Topic: Film night - 30th Sept.</h4>
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With the shortening of the days and the chilling of the riders (did I get that right?), we can all look forward to the start of the indoor season at the club.</div>
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With this in mind, the first indoor event is a film show on the 30th Sept. We'll be showing various videos of motorcycling and related subjects down the ages AND will mark the debut of our very own Great Northumbrian Section Monster screen.</div>
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Nibbles and ice cream will be available so why not come along?</div>
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Also, keep your eye on the events page in this website as news will soon appear on the complete set of events for the 19/20 indoor season. It's going to be fun!!!</div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-59303784237641266202019-07-09T14:13:00.000+01:002019-07-10T11:33:04.899+01:0042nd Northumbrian Gathering Results!!<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As has been eagerly awaited, here are the Trophy Winners as announced at the 42nd Northumbrian Gathering Presentation evening on Saturday July 6th 2019.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Veteran(Pre 1915) St Andrews Motors Trophy Andreas Schrocksnadel</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vintage (1915-1930) Thompson & Brown Bros Trophy B. Smith (KOBI)<br />Post Vintage (1931 -1945) National Benzole Trophy Tom Snow<br />Post War (1946 -1960) Boldon Salver Mike Carruthers<br />Post 60's (1961 - 1972) Mill Garages BMW Trophy Denny Chappell<br />Classic post 1972 Classic performance award Ray Megget<br />3 Wheeler Jacks Cup J. Robinson (KOBI)<br />Best Overall Nick Robson Memorial Cup. B. Smith (KOBI)<br /><br />Concours d'Elegance<br />Veteran(Pre 1915) Frank Smith Memorial Trophy Andreas Schrocksnadel<br />Vintage (1915-1930) Cowie Cup Geoff Green<br />Post Vintage (1931 -1945) Pons Aelii Trophy Denise Bayliss<br />Post War (1946 -1960) Selwood Garages Trophy Kelven McNish<br />Post 60's (1961 - 1972) Hunting-Solvol-Autosol Shield Geoff Grigg<br />Classic post 1972 Classic Concours award Victoria Feldon<br />3 Wheeler Lord Montagu Trophy J. Robinson (KOBI)<br />Best BSA B.S.A. Cup Graham Wilson<br /><br />Machine Journey Pilgrim Trophy. John Pering<br />Spirit of the Gathering Kelven McNish<br />On/off Trophy Not Awarded<br />Wobble Bob Rodgerson<br />Best Dressed Guest Christine Harrison<br /><br />Colonial Shield Denny Chappell<br />Bob Rawlings J. Robinson (KOBI)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bill White (Rookhope) B. Smith (KOBI)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">C2C Concours Rachael Houchin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">C2C Dr. Nick Hill Trophy for Misguided Perseverance Colin Goode</span><br />
<br />Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-66314355382144344712019-05-07T08:25:00.000+01:002019-05-07T08:25:44.692+01:00Rookhope Ryde - Sunday 12th May.<span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;">Yes - following on from the mega event that was the C2C (write up to follow soon I'm sure) we have the Rookhope Ryde. </span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; display: inline; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;">Starts Sunday 12th May from the main car park in Wylam. First bike away for 10.00 so get there in plenty of time. Bring your VMCC memberships and other essentials like gloves etc.</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; display: inline; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;">One slight improvement over the C2C is that it should be warm as well as sunny.</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; display: inline; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;">See you all there. </span>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-21448243654887469032019-04-24T09:30:00.000+01:002019-04-24T09:30:26.497+01:0029th April - Talk by Gordon Stuart - Arctic RiderBack by popular demand, we have a talk by Gordon about his adventures riding in the Arctic Circle.<br />
You may remember that a few years ago, we escorted Gordon away from St. Mary's Island at the beginning of his epic journey to Nordkapp. He came back to gives a great talk about his adventures on this trip, all the while raising money for his specific charities.<br />
He also gave this talk on local radio and is coming back to give us an update on his adventures in the Arctic Circle.<br />
We'll kick off about 8.30 so come along to the Golf Club to listen to Gordon.<br />
Hope to see you there.Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-73397569340325905312019-04-16T14:33:00.001+01:002019-04-17T17:47:48.449+01:00Note change of Date -Open Day at Fishburn International Airport!<br />
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<span style="color: #0033cc; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Due to an
oversight ( or forgetfulness) by our Cultural Attaché from the Industrial Heartland's of England, he forgot to mention at Monday’s Business meeting that
there is an ‘open day’ at Fishburn International Airport on May Bank Holiday Monday (6th May)<u></u><b></b>. We
have been unofficially invited to show up on old bikes and cars (The Skip is an
obvious exception).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0033cc; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">It’s a very
informal affair according to o.C.A.f.t.I.H.o.E. If I understood him correctly
(it’s very hard to do with a Brummie accent) it’s on from ‘late morning or
lunchtime’ until ‘teatime’ ish.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0033cc; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">It will be kind
of weather dependent as, if it’s horrible weather, the planes won’t turn up.
I’ll trundle down so hope to see you there.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0033cc; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Fishburn
International Airport (callsign FIAX) can be found at Garmondsway, Bishop
Middleham DL17 9DY.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0033cc; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Sounds good to
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<span style="color: #0033cc; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">P.S Interesting
facts about FIAX – it was opened on 30 June 1995 by the then local MP and
Leader of the Opposition Tony Blair. It was named as "Airfield of the
year" by aviation magazine Flyer in 2004 for its welcoming atmosphere and
bacon butties. What more can you say…..</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-17595517672202857412019-03-07T18:43:00.000+00:002019-03-07T18:43:26.540+00:00South Durham Section quiz night with added pie and peas. Thursday March 21st.Ok chums - Young Smithy has informed me of this event and asks that you tell me (or him) of your intention to go for catering purposes.<br />
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Despite the fact that some of the subjects are (how shall we say) downright weird, the Northumbrian Section has a fine tradition of doing very well and winning prizes.<br />
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I will be going so come along and help me be victorious again - I need all the help I can get<span style="background-color: transparent;">!</span>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-15161552007380083782019-02-13T09:15:00.003+00:002019-02-13T09:59:56.018+00:00John Young's talk on his epic adventure in North America - 25th Feb at 8:30<br />
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Don’t forget, John will be coming to give us a talk on the 25<sup>th</sup>
February about his trip on his Trusty T150V from Anchorage in Alaska to San
Francisco. As an added attraction, he will be accompanied by said Trusty
Triumph (as long as we can get it in through the door).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">As John does not take any personal expenses for coming up to see
us, Dennis has suggested we raise money specifically for John’s chosen charity
by way of thanking him. This is a good idea and Dennis has already donated
a bottle of high quality malt whiskey as a raffle prize – there will be others!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">So why not come along and bring your friends – it’s going to be
good.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Hope to see you there.</span><br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0Birtley Ln, Birtley, Chester le Street DH3 2LR, UK54.8909505 -1.570581400000037329.368911500000003 -42.879175400000037 80.412989500000009 39.738012599999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-78820385735487266312019-01-14T08:16:00.000+00:002019-01-14T08:16:20.829+00:00Quiz night - 28th Jan 2019
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Cast off those New Year Blue, suspend the 2019 Resolutions and
come along to the first Club Event of 2019. That it the Extra Special Quiz
Night on the 28<sup>th</sup> January 2019.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">It will be held at our normal venue of the Birtley Golf Club and
we will be starting at 8:30 sharp. So get there early as seats are sure to be
in high demand.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">The Quiz organisers have assured us all this will be a quiz to
test the brain and be a load of laughs. There will be prizes to be won
including the most prestigious Champion of Champions!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">All this for the measly cost of £2.00 instead of the usual
£1.00. A bargain indeed! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Hope to see you there and you never know - you may be a
Winner!!!</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-71267187850863497802018-12-19T10:24:00.000+00:002018-12-19T10:24:36.742+00:00Boxing 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.Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-66345618669616056812018-11-21T08:17:00.000+00:002018-11-21T08:17:14.541+00:00Film night - Monday 26th November
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Just a quick reminder that we have one of our world famous film
nights on Monday 26<sup>th</sup> November. There will be a variety of
interesting films, mostly (but not exclusively) to do with motorcycling through
the ages.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">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.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">The films will kick off at 8.30, subject, of course, to me
remembering to bring all the required bits and pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">See you there! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Tell all your friends!</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-11812229662051681052018-11-05T07:20:00.000+00:002018-11-05T07:20:18.199+00:00Section AGM - Nov 18th 2018
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<span style="color: #3b4040; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">On the 19<sup>th</sup> 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.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3b4040; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Don’t forget that the previous club night (12<sup>th</sup>
November) will be held in the Golf Club bar as there is a private event on in
our usual room.</span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-41771964973705661672018-10-16T08:43:00.000+01:002018-10-16T08:43:14.273+01:00Fantastic, Fun Quiz night - 22nd October at Birtley Golf Club.
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Come one, come all!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Come on along to the Northumbrian Section Club Night Quiz on the
22<sup>nd</sup> October at Birtley Golf Club.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">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.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Win prizes, meet interesting people AND show them how brainy you
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">See you there for the event of the <s>century</s>, <s>year, </s>DAY!!!</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-6998718334779851542018-09-19T12:01:00.000+01:002018-09-19T12:03:38.730+01:00Talk 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.<br />
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.<br />
See you there.Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-15874518727825544062018-09-03T22:50:00.001+01:002018-09-03T22:50:41.307+01:00Bob Rawlings Run - Sunday 9th September<div style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding: 0.35em 0px;">
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.</div>
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After a fine run around the countryside, we will stop at some worthy establishment for refreshments before returning to Tow Law.</div>
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The organiser (Geoff) has promised fine weather and an interesting and beautiful route, so why not join us on your mighty steed?</div>
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All welcome! See you on Sunday it what will be a Sunny Tow Law!</div>
Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-31398167838504675792018-08-27T07:38:00.001+01:002018-08-27T07:38:48.642+01:00No Club Night meeting - Bank Holiday Monday, 27th July 2018
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on the 27<sup>th</sup> August. Normal meeting will resume on the 3<sup>rd</sup>
of September.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Then of course we have the Bob Rawlings Run on Sunday the 9<sup>th</sup>
of September. Start at 10:00 at Helme Park Services, Tow Law. It’s going to be
good!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">And the Sunday after (the 16<sup>th</sup>), 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.</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896700369846353859.post-3077293143449097552018-06-14T14:12:00.001+01:002018-07-25T09:00:29.434+01:00Evening Ride in on Club Night - 13th August 2018After the last successful ride in - we are going to have another on Monday the 13th of August!<br />
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The question is - will the current good weather continue? Of course it will - even if it's for one night only!<br />
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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.<br />
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See you there at about 8:00.Baggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390444907674246764noreply@blogger.com0