Fifteen entrants for our JAMR veteran and vintage run suggests there is still an appetite for events aimed at older machines – thanks to all who supported.  

Next up is our run aimed at low powered machines: the Gutless Wonders Run on Sunday 14th June. 50 miles of country lanes aimed at cyclemotors, autocycles, mopeds, veterans and anything self-certified as gutless. Route card provided. Back up available!

Plus midweek and social rides including meets with the Kings Lynn and Ipswich & Suffolk sections, and the Cambridge Technology Museum bike show. Keep an eye on your inbox to ensure you receive updates.

Alastair Alexander's interesting and informative talk 40 years of volunteering for the VMCC gave us an insight into the evolution of the club in Scotland, some of the history of our section as well as anecdotes from his early days of motorcycling and a glimpse of the resposiblities, politics and trials of his time as presdent of the VMCC. An excellent talk well attended on a chilly evening.

Our April Runs were Friends Past, then Vintage & Classic with a good selection of bikes

June is the Club Banbury Run on 14th, from Horsefair 9:30, then Observation Run &collect Baton from Horsefair 9:30 to Gilles cafe CV35 0JZ

April Club night speaker was John Lowe telling of the early years of Oxfordshire Fire Service 

June club night is Bring a Bike, starting from the Easington OX16 9JU

Glorious March weather brought a record number of thirteen bikes for the final Winter wandering of the season – better than the cold and wet February run when no-one else showed up! Club night saw another victory for the MMRC team in the annual quiz night. May promises to be jolly busy. We have the ever-popular Roger and Arthur King Memorial Run for girder-forked bikes on the 10th (pre-entry please) starting from the Shefford Memorial Hall. Then there’s the ride-a-bike night, once again in its new May slot a few days later on the 14th. Keep the bike near the front of the garage ready for the Midweek Run on the 21st. Food is then on the menu at the annual visit to the Velo Club at the Rose & Crown, Ridgmont on the 27th and the breakfast meet on the 31st at the Dairy Café in Franklins Farm, Thorncote Green.

There was a good attendance at our 9-pin skittles evening at the beginning of the month. It’s a social event that combines competition and fun and includes both members and partners. Onsite catering at Burghfield now means that we were also able to order food to keep our energy up, though this was not necessarily commensurate with an improvement in bowling ability. A good time was had by all. The mid-week lunch was held at the Barley Mow in Winchfield. Only one member arrived on two wheels, but the weather was still a bit iffy, so the rest of us chose other forms of transport. Fingers are crossed for April’s mid-week run. Looking ahead, there’s the Spring Run on Sunday 17th May and the annual Chairman’s BBQ on Saturday, 6th June in Hurst. Details on the website.

April started with Gary’s Good Friday Run, with a dozen riders following Gary for a lovely lunch at the Boot Inn, Tisbury. On a warmer Easter Monday 16 riders met up for lunch at the London Tavern.

The 80th year Baton was picked up from the Wessex Section by Hutty and Pete and handed over to the Stonehenge Section by Pete and Dave.

For the Café Relay run Gary took us from The Lamb to Sammy Millers Pitstop Cafe to check out the Royal Enfield day and meet up with a few friends. Then on a very pleasant saunter in warm sunshine through Rockbourne, Woodgreen and Lover to The Borough Cafe at Downton for more coffee, burgers and great conversation. Then a ride back for a beer at The Burley Inn.

June events are;  10th  Bring a Bike night, 14th is the New Forest Vape run, 21st is the Midsummer Oldies run.

April proved to be a busy month for the Bristol Section, as we made the most of the improving weather. Members enjoyed several rides, with highlights including a group delivery of the SW baton to Wessex V&V, a scenic ride over the Severn Bridge to Tintern and the surrounding area, a lunchtime run to The Beaufort Arms, and a brunch ride to AV8 on Cotswold Airfield. At one of our regular bi-weekly meets at Begbrook, we also held the Spring Quiz.

This month finds the BHRC heading back to Wales, this times to Anglesey for their championship rounds 9 and 10 at the Trac Mon circuit on 16th - 17th August.  As always we are including parade sessions for folk attending on their road bikes (if they have an appropriate DVLA licence and clothing) and parade sessions for folk who have a race machine.  Our scooter friends from BSSO will also be joining us and they are always a joy to watch.  

BHRC are a very friendly paddock and welcoming.  Riders are happy to chat and share their knowledge with allcomers.  Spectators will see some classic racing and there are always opportunities for them to get involved and gain a different view of a race meeting. If you fancy getting involved, be it for a day or a full meeting please contact secretary@bhronline.uk or drop in the Race Office.

June 2nd a social meeting at the Crown, Horsell 8pm. We should be at the Pirbright village fair on Saturday 6th. We hope to be at Brooklands Relived/ & vintage &veteran day 13th-14th June. Ride a bike night 16th June. Start tbc. 23rd will be the Little Switzerland run, from Newlands corner at 10am. Details tbc. Photo is ISDT pub car park section on our Jim Allen run.

On our April clubnight David Giles gave an entertaining and informative talk called 'Our Future right to Ride' about his passion for riding trails and how legislation may curb our right to use these places in future, during the break North Staffs Secretary Ian Pettifor handed the 80th Anniversary Baton to our Chairman Eddy Grew who also informed us that Jim Firmin, a long time Burton & District section member had passed away - our thoughts are with the Firmin family at this time. Looking forward to June, on Tuesday 9th before our meeting Paul Beard will be leading an evening run starting at 6.30pm from Marston's club, on June 10th we have a joint VMCC/APMC run, meet at 10.00am outside the Clifford Arms, Great Haywood. Tuesday June 23rd is the annual Chip Shop Run leaving Marston's club at 6.15 led by Dave Gould. Go to burtonsectionvmcc.co.uk for more details.

At the March meeting we had another guest speaker. This time it was Geoff Madden from the Blackpool section giving a great talk on his AJS stormer motocross bikes. Really enjoyed by all those in attendance. Thanks Geoff. As this edition is issued, we'll be getting ready for our Wray Run . Details on our website and in the events section on the main website.We just need to book the weather. Dont forget next month our Flat tank and Girder fork run .Details on our website and main VMCC website. I hope to see you all out on your bikes at our main events.

We now well into our 2026 season with a very successful Forfar Autojumble now beind us and many thanks to all who helped make this the successful event that it was. We have also had yet another successful Ride an Old Bike Event at Cultybraggan which much enjoyed by all those participating, plus also our annual 'Skoot-a -boot' (Sub.100cc) event from The Meadowbank, Arbroath.  To date, we now also had seven well attended, Meet-ups/ Ride ins completed. For this month we have - 'Billie - Up' Blackwater on the 3rd., annual Fish and Chip Night, Alyth on 26th. and further Small Breakfast, Taybridge, on 5th July.  Later in July we hosting our Section Promtional Stand/Bike display at the Glamis Extravaganza on 11/12th and our now 51st. Scottish National Assembly of Motorcycles, at Blairgowrie on 24-26th. So hope to see you out there, either on the road or somewhere!

Many thanks to Bob Moon from the Cheshire cats for presenting his life in motorcycles, in March, standing in at short notice. If anyone else would like to tell us their life story then please contact Maurice.

Bring and Buy was busy as ever with plenty of 'things' going off to new homes, we are all guilty of hoarding and its a good chance to swap.

This months club night 19th May at the rugby club we have a talk from John Carter entitled 'The multi task MAC'. He will have his MAC with him to illustrate the developement of the machine. This talk will also be open to members of the Velocette club.

The Wednesday cafe meetings continue to be well attended, and by the time you read this we will have had our opening run to the Eagles at Llanuwchllyn.  Stay safe everybody and enjoy your riding.

Rides are kicking off big style as we get into the summer. Too many to list here so make sure you are signed up to our Newsletter, WhatsApp and website. Several CCats took part in the new NW event – The Liverpool Cup. A special mention to Richard VonMach, who completed the two wet days and 420 miles on his 1937 girder fork BSA 250cc Empire Star (see photo). Aprils Intersection Quiz provided an excellent evening of fun and banter and was convincingly won by the home team. Thanks go to Stephen Herbert for his time and effort in putting together all the questions. Hopefully next year we will get some surrounding Sections to come and join us!

Aprils events featured our last club evening until September, an interesting talk about airships apparently there is a part two which we hope to feature in the autumn, the midweek run had an unexpected 30 riders, but just 2 of us for the Spring run, which was rather disappointing.  The Low power event was enjoyed by both the Chiltern and Cyclemotor sections; thankyou Ian for all your efforts, you even got the sunshine booked.

During June we have our regular evening run, Midweek run, Pub Night and Breakfast ride in plus the Chiltern Hills run on Saturday 20th, this will be followed by the annual concours event for those that take part in the run, so get that shiny bike out. Please keep an eye on the section website for details or join our what’s app group.

Phil

Section notes for June 2026
At the April section meeting we welcomed Geoff Brazendale for a very interesting talk on Villiers . Thanks to Geoff and Dave Moffat for travelling up from Cumbria for this event. There was plenty of other activity including the Pipsqueak run, when the baton transferred from Glasgow to Clyde Valley, the Peebles show, Forfar autojumble and the return of the Coffee and Cake meetings organised by Sandy. Remember the Chip Shop meeting is on June 9th and the Rock n Roll run is on June 13th. I hope to see you there.

VMCC Cornwall Section

Peter Kempen – Section Secretary

Peter.kempen@btinternet.com

07929026928

Good weather and outstanding routes resulted in good turnouts for both April runs.The Girder Fork run had a new start point at The Victoria Inn Roche which worked very well and was praised by all participants. The Rame Head Run proved as popular as ever with everyone enjoying the wonderful experience of the south east Cornwall coast road, from Downderry to Cremyll, and Plymouth Sound with unanimous approval for the cream tea at the end, jam first of course!

Highlight for June is the Lands End Run & 80th Anniversary Baton Exchange on the 14th, not to be missed!

18 members trekked up to Hinckley to enjoy a factory tour.  A surprise extra was that Stuart Wood -Chief Engineer at Triumph came to talk to us before the tour.  The Exhibition of Triumph history and bikes were enjoyed by all.  Thanks to Mike for organising the trip.

A last minute reminder for the Sign Post Rally on 31 May 2026

Dear small machine enthusiasts,

It was a good turnout for the Winter Run with 16 riders taking part. The weather was good if a bit chilly. There seems to be renewed enthusiasm for small machine runs, lets hope it continues !

We have just the following one run in May. The May Bug Buzz on May 10th, the venue is:- The Trout Inn PH,St Johns Bridge, Faringdon Road, Letchlade. GL7 3HA 10.30am start.

I regret I have to report that Peter Lawson died recently. Peter was in in hospital following a stroke but sadly passed away on the morning of Tuesday 24th March.

Peter was long time member of the VMCC Cyclemotor Section and a founder member of the NHNC section. He was regularly seen out on many of our runs through the year and will be sadly missed by us all.

We hope you can manage to join us on some of these runs and others later in the year. All small and feeble powered machines are welcome!

Best wishes to you all,

Mark, (Cyclemotor Section Secretary)

Our first Sunday ride was on 22 March, when 20 riders enjoyed a day out exploring the South Hams. Our coffee stop overlooked the famous Burgh Island at Bigbury on Sea, making our way along the coast via the tidal road, to South Pool, East Portlemouth to East Prawle where we stopped for lunch on the village green opposite the Pigs Nose Pub, a cracking day out to start the riding season.
Dates for your diary this month; we have our early evening ride on the 7 May, The Reservior Run on the 17 May, our Wednesday run on the 27 May, and our usual Breakfast on 31st May at The South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh.
See our website for further details and any last-minute changes www.vmccdartmoor.com

Our first run of the year got off to a strong start with Ian S leading us on a rather chilly and April-showery run across Exmoor.  The Italian classics were out in force but not one of them took any electrical offence to tackling one of Exmoor’s lively little fords.  A few of our hardier members then ended the ride by taking some fortifying refreshments at a well-known hostelry on Yarde Down.  Join us for Pete’s Magical Mystery Tour on June 21st, meeting at Affinity Devon (formerly Atlantic Village), Bideford for an 11.00am depart.  Our June evening pub meet is on Thursday June 11th at the The Exeter Inn, Chittlehamholt from 6.30pm.

With the lighter evenings returning and (we hope) a touch more cooperation from the weather, the Dorset calendar is quickly filling up.

We begin with the Hedgerow Run on 2 May from Cranborne Garden Centre, followed by a more leisurely affair on 14 May, a lunch organised by Bernard Jones (location to be confirmed, but no doubt worth the wait).

On 17 May, the Red Post Run sets off from Farmyard Kitchen, Sherborne before a particularly sociable weekend at Spire Hill Farm with the Giants Evening Run on 23 May and a daytime run on 24 May.

We round off the month with the Jeff Clew Memorial Run on 31 May from Leigh Village Hall. Please refer to the card for full details of all events.

A busy spell ahead, then, and just the sort to keep both machines and riders in good order. 

Ride with care, keep them turning over, and as ever, enjoy the road while it’s on our side.

  Enough members turned out for the EGM  at Honiton so we could form a committee and elect officials. John Cole as chairman, John Branfield as secretary and John Vessy as treasurer,  Other members volunteered to stand on the committee. A card will be printed giving as much detail as possible about regular gatherings and proposed runs. Dave R volunteered to be run leader with others volunteering to lead if needed.

We've been into Devon for weekend runs and some members went to foreign parts (Wales) with Somerset section, even if some had to come back in the van. All got home safely even if repairs were needed to riders as well as 'bikes.

We are back at the tramstop for  breakfast meets with 17 turning out for  April . Some of the 'bikes did have the "I'm not going to start if somebody is watching" problem, when it was time to go though.   

We had glorious warm Spring weather for our late April run, an excellent turnout and bikes from the early 50's to the 90's to admire. Coffee break was at Elstree Airfield, very pleasant in the sun but the run was curtailed towards Vanstone Park owing to roadworks, and later the need for some to fill petrol tanks. The Baton rally is as follows: 2nd of June, meet Vanstone Park 1030 and ride to meet the Essex Section 1230 for lunch at the Three Horseshoes, Hazel End Road CM23 1HB. This is a nice country pub on the Essex/Herts border, back to Vanstone Park afterwards. The handover to the Beds Section will be on the 18th June, again from Vanstone Park, 1030 for 11 riding to The Silver Ball cafe, Reed, SG8 8BD for lunch at 1230, return to V Pk afterwards. Dates for June: Breakfast meet 11th, venue TBA; Club night/concours 15th; Run 23rd, venue also TBA. Peter Sinnott will be taking over these notes; I have enjoyed writing these notes but I'm a little out of touch - my thanks to those who have read my contributions.

At the beginning of the month we were treated to a talk on this 1928 350 c.c. Big Port AJS. The picture shows

the bike having its lights lit up by the gas coming from the separate tank on the bike, excellent

On the 26th of the month about 12 members  turned up for a very pleasant if not a bit on the chilly ride led by Richard.

We have the Snow-Mann event at the beginning of May then The Fish & Chip Run and Jerry's Bantam Run but the 

Secretary's Saunter has been cancelled

At the March club night we had a talk and slide show by our outgoing President Neil Lewis, mainly about the state of the VMCC, which was encouraging,  thanks to Neil and to Tony for organising the buffet.

Also congratulations to section stalwart Rick Cleveland for 50 years of VMCC membership and thanks to Neil for taking the trouble to present the award to Rick at home, Rick not being upto the journey to the AGM

On offer in May we have:-

Sunday 10th May - The Edmonds Run from New Inn Farm, Ruston Parva, Driffield YO25 4DG. Contact Nikki Clarke on 07488 236993.

Tuesday 19th May - Wolds Wanderings from the Mile Farm café, Pocklington YO42 1TW. Contact Steve Shone on 07907 651801.

The above are gentle runs suitable for flat tank/girder fork but all are welcome.

Club night is Tuesday 12th 8.00pm at the Londesborough Arms, Market Weighton and the Breakfast meet up is Tuesday 26th 10.00am at the Bainton Stop Cafe.

Dave Bradley’s ride to Sea Breeze Cafe at Fambridge was popular and a new place for us even though it’s just down the road as the crow flies. John Stone’s ride, rescheduled due to bad weather was short and sharp for coffee and cake at Greenstead Green. About 45 miles through lovely rural Essex. Mr Bradley in front again on the first of The (alternate ) Bluebell rides, taking us to Shotley Marina on a most agreeable route but not before coffee at Church View Cafe, Mistley. Returning home via The Glass House cafe at Peldon. A whole day out.
Bluebell ride ‘number two’ led by Simon Enticknap ( Hanningfield reservoir/ Parlour Creeksea) was twenty some miles to coffee, cake, breakfast, sausage/bacon sandwich. Lunch was only another 25 miles up the road but what the hell. All four rides extremely well planned with super company.

Our last club night saw the group being instructed on ‘How to stay safe on the roads’ or ‘How not to fall off your motorbike’.  24 members enjoyed an interesting discussion facilitates by Chris Riley, an ex-police motorcyclist,

Spring Silver Fox Social Run in April saw the Flat Tank joined by the Cotswold Section for a social gathering with the option of taking a short 20 mile round the lanes. Half a dozen folks enjoyed their ride through bluebell covered woods.

12th – 14th June is the Flat Tank Weekend, part of the Western Region Road Trial Championship, based at the Apple Orchard Caravan and Campsite, Westbury on Severn. GL14 1PH

• Friday 12th there will be a short social ride to a local collection of bikes.
• Saturday 13th the main event for veteran and vintage machines, a long or short route around local lanes followed by an evening quiz,.
• Sunday 14th a morning social run to Norchard Steam Railway.

Contact denbeale@gmail.com for more details and entry forms.

At the recent 70th Cotswold Road Trial the section had a newly inaugurated K.O.B.I Congratulations Sir Steve Sumner.

By the time you read this we will have had our annual pip squak run which was run on Sunday 12th of April at our summer venue of Route 760 Lochwinnoch PA12 4JB. Our club night's are held on the third Tuesday of each month and this year we will be organising run outs on our club nights and the following Sundays. For further information on these runs please get in touch as each run will be tailored to suit the weather. This year we have arranged for food to be served during our club meetings along with our usual coffee & cake so if you fancy a run then everyone is welcome.On our club night run outs we will be meeting at the Castle Semple cafe PA12 4AB at 15.30 for a 16.00 departure and we intend toi be back at Route 760 by 18.30.  

Febuary 9th Winter Wobble saw 3 intrepid riders(Fred,Alastair and Tony) set out from Whiteways CP,Bury Hill and rode around the back roads of Sussex and  Hamphire and ending up at the Woolpack , Fishbourne.  Our Febuary meeting saw 17 of us sitting down to a nice buffet lunch at the Spur ,Slindon. Unfotunatley Tony and Maureen couldn't make it due to Tony being hospitalised, apart from that a good time was had by all! Our March meeting was attended b 14 of us with 7/8 coming on bikes. The Norman Broardbridge Run on April 6th saw a good turnout at Tangmere Aviation Museum but not all went on the ride, John Taylor led the ride, he took the riders through the back roads of North Sussex using the "drop off system" after a comfort break with Photos we set off for the second part of the ride ending up at The Stonemasons Arms, Petworth, where we enjoyed excellent ,reasonably priced food,good company wih an added bonous of good weather. 

GWENT (WAL) June 2026

robandsuedmunds@btinternet.com

Some sad news, Brian Weeks passed away in April, he will be missed. He had a lovely V-Twin Royal Enfield and Sidecar. Our condolences to the family.

Club night was a chat, although we did discuss the committee – the big news is that Chris has kindly offered to take over the role of secretary – Thank you Chris.

Baffle house: Wednesday 03.06.2026 11am

Club night: Tuesday 16.06.2026 from 7pm The Rivers Edge - Chat night

Girder fork run 21.06.2026, start from the bus station Abergavenny

Rob

We are riding again, well you should know that. The Good Friday run had a good attendance with a total of 24 bikes participating, we split onto two groups, both doing end over end/drop off, which fell apart, but we still had 18 turn up at the destination.

We have only had one Tuesday evening ride out as I write this slightly early this month due to being away, with 10 attending. And a breakfast meet again with 10 members coming for some food and a natter. June will have our usual Tuesday evening rides, a breakfast meet on the 9th and a meetup with other Anglian sections on the 28th. Early July (the 5th) is the start of our camping/touring week for which you can still book, or come along as a day visitor. As always see the website for details.

The first Ironmasters run of 2026 was blessed with May weather in March for the nine riders who took part. An invitation to join the Shropshire Section at a Craven Arms cafe was fitted into a 65-mile ride. It was a longer stop than usual, as some Worcester Section members were also present and it made for a great get together between local sections. The return leg took in some quiet West Shropshire lanes, then Wenlock Edge, finishing at the western edge of Telford.
May 17th 10.30 – Tiddlers Run from Bradford Arms on A5, past Weston Park
May 18th 20.00 – Club night at Sir John Bayley Club

Note: the Tiddlers run is a week early due to the Spring Bank holiday

Section Notes April 2026

The recent poorly attended AGM portends a change at the top! Rupert Murden has given 12 months notice of his intention to stand down as chairman ( but stay on the committee) and Gareth Davies was voted in as vice chairman with the aim of taking over from Rupert in March 2027. Much discussion ensued regarding falling club night attendances and the committee has resolved to tackle the issue. Conversely, our impromptu road runs continue to be very popular - long may it continue!

I write this the day after our Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Show, the weather was perfect and we had around 70 classic and vintage bikes on show and a good number of visitors. The atmosphere was great and we were suppored by 2 Island businesses BMS and the Bikery. Our charity this year is Mountbattern IoW and as usual our friends from the Prostate Cancer IoW were there too.

Here on the island runs mean beautiful views both coast and inland, we have three club runs in June, our usual lunch run on Tuesday 2 June, meeting 11.30 at the Hare & Hounds led by Iain Young; a breakfast run on Sunday 21st June Meeting 9.00 at Carisbrooke Nunnery car park, led by Chairman Geoff Dean and then a ride from the Old Smithy Godshill 6.30 to the 8 Bells for an evening club night.

If anyone is on the Island on holiday do join us on our runs, we love guests and can tell you the best places to go and roadworks to avoid!!

Enjoy the weather safely everyone.

Well I have to say our runs season got off to a cracking start with the Past Members event organised by Steve with over 40 participants, and the St Georges Day Run by Karl, lunching at his lovely place across the border in Suffolk. Even a couple of late lost boys, (OK-me and Pete) got great grub. Thank you so much Debbie. The weather, as usual here, was glorious, with the spring foliage spuffling beautifully. We love local sprouts.

At our April club night an interesting presentation was made about  products supplied by Fenland Spirit Services  (Woooo!!) reference the evils of alcohol. I used the AA and the Priory- but that is another story and even more expensive. We also agreed a significant donation for Blood Bikes and the Air Ambulance.

June runs coming up are Paul and Kevins' Summer Run from Watton on the 7th, and Dicks revamped Early Birds Run on the 21st. Also intersection meets  on the 3rd and 28th. As ever check Facebook, and maybe even the website, as we have thrown Ducati George at it and he has previous! But not helped by the fact that the login man had gone in to hiding due to me ignoring him for too long- compooters are funny things.

The AGM in April was attended by 26 members and the VMCC North West Area Rep – Andy Royle, who made a 5-hour round trip by motorcycle to attend.  All the points from the previous AGM were discussed and approved, including the continued funding of food at section social runs. The existing committee were re-elected. Importantly, a Lakeland Section volunteer came forward to take on the South Lakes Mountain Weekend! Thanks to Jonty Myers, the section will now begin planning for the 2026 SLMW. BUT we must not forget the much-needed assistance given by Bobby Robinson and the South Durham Section in keeping this premier event going over the last few years! Looking forward into June, we have a new event – a ride in to Tom Lewthwaite’s workshop in Whitehaven on Wednesday 17th. I am sure everybody who attended the visit to Mike Skyrme’s workshop at the end of May enjoyed it!

For those of you who were there you will know that our showcase event ‘the Sittingbourne rally’ was a great success. Well done to Alan and his band of helpers.

16th June Bike night The Rose Pub CT3 1RQ

24TH June Midsummer run Chilham car park CT4 8DB. Bob has put a lot of effort into sorting out another great route.

26-28TH May Men of Kent on tour in Norfolk contact Dickie richardbarsby61@tiscali.com  if interested.

Keep an eye out for the location of the next breakfast meet, it may well be a few miles down the road from you. We are trying to have one every month spread over our geographical region.  Would you like to reccomend a venue near you?

By now you should have received your latest Men of Kent newsletter. If not you need to be on our mailing list. Mail me at menofkent@gmail.com 

Bye for now. CJ

Encouragingly, the recent improvement in Club Night attendance is being maintained. If this continues it will give your committee the confidence to once again arrange guest speakers and other forms of entertainment. On Wednesday 13th of May we shall be meeting with the Wakefield Section at lunchtime at the Happy Cafe (DN9 1PN) in order to accept the Anniversary Relay Baton from them. This is a ride in event for our section and any members wishing to attend are welcome. Details of our delivery of the baton to the East Yorkshire Section will appear in the June Section Notes and on the website.

Other events for May are the Social Morning at 10.00am on the 12th at the Ten Acres Cafe (LN8 3TG), Club Night at 7.30pm on 20th at The Shires (DN21 4JL) and, the Pre40s Run, starting at 10.00am on Sunday 24th from The Wong, Horncastle (LN9 6EB).

Our first breakfast run, led by Steve, was 32 miles using the popular 2nd man drop off system arriving at Oakes Farm Café. The second breakfast run, led by Jenny, started and finished in Meriden but took 21 miles to get there. Many of us also helped at the Henry Cole ride in event and the Try a Classic bike event both at the NMM. Club night was an excellent presentation by one of our members, Tony, about the history of kart racing, together with a small selection of his racing karts collection on display.

Club night on the 3rd June is a social evening from 8pm at The Round Oak, Wombourne, WV5 8BU. On Wednesday 17th June we have a double thing: there will be a lunchtime ride in to meet from 12 noon at the cafe on The Wharf at Norbury Junction ST20 0PN. There's also a tiddler run starting 10 for 10.30 from Boscobel House and the Royal Oak, Brewood, Bishop's Wood, ST19 9AR, an English Heritage property, who have agreed that vehicles may be left without charge. It's going to the same venue at  Norbury aiming to be there for 12 noon. Riders of superbikes, behemoths and other such unnecessary nonsensica. may accompany the Tiddlers if they can balance at 20mph, or go direct to Norbury. Finally, on Saturday 27th June, the Girder Fork Run 10 for 10.30 from Rowberry's at Chaddesley Corbett. All welcome but bring girders if you can.

April saw Thursday Runs from Charlie and Brenda, a Pub Meet with Peter and Sunday Runs with Phil C and Me, a record number attended the Felix Burke Event, all did very well, including newcomers. Turnouts have been high and the bike mix fantastic, from John B’s V twin BSA to Jeremy’s Ducati Monster. The drop-off system operates without a hitch; we have brilliant, considerate and skilled sweepers, no one feels pressured to keep up and new riders feel relaxed and welcome. If you don’t use it, give it a try. This month we have The 80th Anniversary Baton Handover from Worcester Section, The Banbury Run, Club Night on 8th, my Thursday Run on 11th, Dave B’s Breakfast Run on14th, The Baton Handover Pub Meet to Warwickshire Section on 18th, Gary’s Tiddler’s Run on 21st, Peter’s Picnic Run on 25th and Rusty’s Shadders Memorial Run on 28th. Full details to follow, if you’re on my mailing list.

This years events have started and its looks like another busy season. The seasons first section event is the GIrder Fork Run on 20th June starting from Clatt. Before that we have our monthly ride outs on the second Tuesday on the month starting from the Ashdale Hall Westhill. 7 for 7:30 departure with around 40 miles on the night. This is an ideal forum to bring along a bike and a have a  short ride and chat about any issues you may have or have had with it. Their's always someone on hand to assist. It could be a restoration, a bike that you've just acquired but isn't running right or what have you! Its about the ride and the journey that's shared on the way. The first ride on the new season is always nice as you get to see what's newly acquired on its first outting.

NORTH EAST SECTION NOTES May 2026

Our annual auction of parts at the end of March had a good attendance and a good selection of items for sale. A note for next year to you all to look out those forgotten items at the back of the garage - you will be surprised at what they can make. Club funds benefited by £77.00 from this event so thank you to both Seller and Buyers.

Our new riding season is well underway with two long standing events the Wetherby Run and the Coronation Run coming up this month.We look forward to seeing a good entry

We are still looking for entries for the Golden Era Run coming up in July from the Elvington Air Museum. Pre 31 bikes only but always a good event in some beautiful countryside and an excellent meal in the NAFFI afterwards.

Ride Safe

April had just one run, which was the Oatcake Run. Not such a huge turnout as last year but everyone enjoyed it in spite of the variable weather.

For June we have section outings planned on Thursday 4th, Wednesday 10th, Sunday 21st and Sunday 28th. Wednesday 10th is a ride-in with meeting point still to be agreed. Sunday 21st is John’s green-lane run. Numbers will be limited so contact him if you want to go.

And of course our big event is the ISDT Centenary commemoration at Buxton on Wednesday 17th. Plans are well advanced and even if you have not entered, please come along and enjoy the atmosphere with us.

Check the website or Whatsapp group for all start times and locations.

Our Nostalgic evening was very entertaining. Members brought any item in that meant something to them. Some even went back to their very younger years, before marriage and kids. Thanks to those who took part.

We had Geoff Smale doing a talk on the C100 super club, it was to be the most successful motor vehicle ever created, it sported numerous derivatives and 100s of millions of sales.  Once again, another fantastic and eye opener talk by Geoff.  Big thank you goes to all who brought along their motorbikes. Even I remember how popular they were, cheap transport for all.

14 June sees our Honorary President Alex Graham’s Run, a short run of about 40 miles. 24 June The section riders will be heading out for our Chippy Run, turning out one of the popular ones.

 28 June Dave & Ann will be organising a ride, details yet to be confirmed.

We have a new website page and our facebook page to catch up on what we, our doing.

Apologies for the lack of section notes for May – family emergency. April saw the section attending the Rotary Classic Car Rally & Run at Chapel Brampton to seek out new members. The section's AJS won the “The Bike I Would Like To Take Home” certificate at the event which Trevor received from the local mayor. June club night will see Barry Fairfield giving a talk about his unique Shaw Special – one not to miss. The run on the 21st will be the Baton Run where the section will accept handover of the 80th Anniversary Baton from members from Bedford. Then on June 28th we will have the Chairman’s Run organised by none other than our chairman, Trevor. The year is almost half over so let’s make the best of it.

My Favourite or Least Favourite Mototcycle Part -  And Why! 

That was the theme for our November meeting and it all came from an idea from Joel Larkham, our youngest member. Anyone who wanted to take part had ten minutes or so to step up and show us what they had brought, tell us what it is, how it works or not and why it is excellent at what it does or a total pain. We had eight participants, including young Joel and a few more mature gents.  The subjects chosen all had their merits. Joel with his first engine restoration and re-build, Graham's Velo cylinder head, Ian and his ongoing efforts to fettle his early Triumph clutch, George and the disintegrating beaded edge tyre to name a few. Some great yarns and great entertainment. Well done Joel and good luck with the carb and electrics!

Also, Well done David and Joan Crawford. £3,000 and counting raised for the Hospice from sales of David's book.

Many thanks to Dennis our auctioneer, and also to everyone who brought or bought at the White Elephant Sale in March, we raised around £200 for the Section.  Also thanks to Gordon Stuart for his talk on his latest journey to the Arctic along the challenging Dempster Highway on his KTM390 - a raffle raised £150 for his chosen charities.  May is busy -  C to C 2-3 May, Rookhope Ryde 10 May and the Hadrian Rally 29-31 May. There’s a ride in to the club on Monday, 25 May Bank Holiday to take advantage of the lighter evenings. The date of the Breakfast Meet in June is still to be confirmed,  The Northumbrian Gathering is 3-5 July, then coming up on Saturday, 15 August it’s the Cloverleaf Rally.  Looking further ahead, the Memorial Weekend is on 5-6 September. Please see Section webpage for more details of all indoor/outdoor events.    

The picture rally went live on the 1st April, so get visiting the landmarks in Norfolk & Suffolk, all details are on our website. You have up till the 30th November to visit as many as you can.

The Blakeney run on the 12th April attracted eleven or so bikes with some going straight to Blakeney. Thanks to Richard and Jackie for organising the event.

The baton was collected from the Anglian section at Fornham All Saints on the 15th and delivered to the Ipswich section on the 30th. Thanks to Richard for delivering the baton safely.

Our first social run took place on the 30th April and some forty plus bikes met up at Reepham market place on a warm sunny day. Thanks to SP for organising these social events.

Runs to look forward to this month are the Caston Caper on the 21st June. And the Social gathering on the 25th, this is at Grumpy’s Café, Bungay. Don’t forget to check out our website for updates or run details.

We had five runs in April including the first evening run of the season.  It’s encouraging to see such good attendance.

Pete’s evening run, however, was a case of lost and found.  One rider misidentified the last man and left his post, leaving the rest in three different groups.  Miraculously, at the end of the run, we all reached the finish at the same time, all having had a lovely ride, if in different areas!

By now you should have received an updated calendar with a number of location changes.  If you haven’t, please get in touch.  The section website has been updated.

Don’t forget we have Bring a Bike Night on 4th June at the Crown, Awsworth.  Always an interesting event.  Just turn up on any bike and have a natter in the car park (if it’s not raining.)

On Sunday 5th April Pete Ryman led 14 riders to the Court Hill Centre in Wantage for coffee and then over the downs back to The Lamb at Wantage for lunch. Thursday 9th April saw Pete French (covering for Roger Cope) take 22 riders to Orchard View Farm in Little Meadle for coffee and then on to The Bell at Crowmarsh for lunch. On Thursday 23rd Roy Farrell took 26 riders to Cotswold Farm Park then back to the Lamb in Wantage for lunch. Club night was also on the 23rd where John Lowe gave an excellent talk on the history of the fire service. On Saturday 25th Pete Ryman covering for Jon Simons led 11 riders to the Old Prison in Northleach for coffee then on to Rev's Automobilia for lunch. This month we are holding our  coach trip to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on Thursday 11th. See you there.

At our March meeting, we heard an illustrated talk by Tom Lonsdale on his latest motor cycle trip, this time to the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa. Thanks again, Tom. The photograph is of our Three Stooges, John Lockett, Ashley Green, and Keith Mellor with their awards at the AGM in March. This month, it’s our own AGM on the 12th and we start our events on the third, with a display at the Ellenroad Steam Museum’s Classic Vehicle Day. The following Sunday, on the 19th we have our North Lancashire Run, from the Comrades at 10.30 am.

A superb turn out for Cormac’s Run, a ‘peddle and pop’, with 61 bikes. Excellent weather and organisation from Mike Laidler, created a great day out, with some break downs gathered up by the van of shame: There were ample Honda Melodies to swap riders on to. The Reivers first Border Raid camp is at Tynedale Rugby Club, Corbridge assembles from the 1st of June, with rides daily, from the 2nd to the 4th. All riders are welcome on the day to join the happy campers. Rides set off at 10.00. The Millie’s café, Bedlington Station, meets at 12noon on Saturday the 6th. The girder fork spectacular, that is the Bamburgh Run is on Sunday the 7th of June at Etal. On Wednesday the 10th of June, the Northumbrian and Reiver sections will meet for lunch at Claravale. The Bob Mac Classic bikes are at East Fortune on the 14th. The Beamish reliability trial event amongst others is on the 21st of June: It’s a full calendar, so get to the meetings for more up to date news and there will be further updates from the Reivers Facebook and email. Ride safe and have another great month.

We are going to have 3 bring a bike nights at our monthly meeting on the 2nd wednesday of the month at swallownest miners welfare club at swallownest sheffield.

so if you can come along and join in the fun ..first one may then june and july..

March 22nd - Spring Time Coffee, Cake & Chatter.

Hi All,

Thank you to all the large number of people that attended the Sunday March 22nd VMCC Shropshire Section's "Meet and Greet" at the Craven Arms Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.

It was a brilliant turn out, with people arriving on all sorts of bikes. A large contingency arrived with Richard Caddick's group from the Worcester Section with their Friends. Also some from the Iron Masters Section, Hereford and Richard Favier from the VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club).

The atmosphere seemed very good, friendly and  Convivial. I met some unknown, to me, members living in Shropshire and I have added them to the Shropshire Section mailing list. Thanks for being there.

However due to ill health I was unable to arrive on my bike but in order to best fit in I came in my 92 year old Austin car. Not quite a bike but it does have 18 inch spoke wheels with bike size tyres. One bike stood out for me. It looked great. It was a 1928 Norton. It's one I wish I had in my garage. But I'm not sure how comfortable, easy or safe the Norton would be in modern traffic. So hats off to the owner for riding it there. He has more courage than me. I did talk to him and he seemed like a very nice chap but I'm very sorry I can't remember his name, I really do struggle to remember people's names. I can remember dimensions of bores and strokes of engines I worked on decades ago but not names.

There were also some very smart looking 1960's Triumphs present. I'm not looking for a triumph but they did look smart. I really do need to keep up and polish up my Ajay.

Hopefully there will be more successful Shropshire Section Meetings in the near future.

If you live in Shropshire and want to be on our email list please contact me.

Regards,

David DEW.

email: shropshire.vmcc@gmail.com

Mob: 077 58 54 75 91

As I write this at the end of March ther is a definite sence of relief to see Spring has finaly arrived. One or two ride outs have alreasdy taken place along with a well attended lunch time social gathering at Pant Du. The Llyn Bikers charity ride will have already taken place on the 26th April by the time this goes to print but we have now fixed a date with the Welsh Heritage Railway for 15th of August to help with their display. Permission has also been granted for us to have our annual show on the Quayside at Porthmadog on the 6th September. The best way to keep in touch with what is going on is to join our WhartsApp group, please contact me on the above number or email. Something tells me this is going to be a good Summer of activity despite whatever else is going on in the world, so come and join in!

Thanks to Mike Bravery for his interesting and informative April club night talk, Life beneath the waves about Nuclear submarines. The 60th year running of the Cheddar Trial took place in sunny weather. Saturdays social run was a visit to Avalon Marshes to learn about the history of Somerset's life on the Marshes and levels. Sundays Trial ran smoothly, Thanks to Pat Wheway, Colin Bentham and Phil Baker for organising and running the event. Phil Ham must take enormous credit for organising another of the sections flagship events the 42 year of the Twin Dragon run based in Wales,organising all the day runs,accommodation and visits, only a couple of minor maladies during the event, a great social occasion. June 4th club night ride a bike 18:30. Chip's organising the Girder/Rigid on the 7th from Sweets Cafe, The Lamb in Spaxton on the 18th for an evening meet, 7pm, contact Phil Ham.

June already! On the 14th, we have the John Oliver Elver run, which will start at the Jet Age Museum (GL29QL) at 10.00am sharp. Free tea and cake on offer for all participants!  As well as our own events, this month sees the VMCC’s Banbury Run at Gaydon on the 7th, and Cassington Bike night on the 29th, to which Chairman Eric Bush is planning a run/ride in company. In addition, there is a Cirencester bike jumble at Driffield on the 13th. Our Tuesday pub and Friday/Sunday café meets are being well supported, boosted by lovely weather in April, during which we received and then handed on, the Area’s VMCC 80th anniversary Baton. Our full programme is available on the VMCC web site, our own website (see above), by email from me and in paper format at Club Nights. If you would like info and updates by email but don’t yet get them, please contact me.  Happy riding!

Recent longer days have given the opportunity to enjoy some evening rides as well as more distant Runs and Weymouth Week has filled a slot in the calendar for both visitors and locals. An unusual treat on Wednesday 3rd of June will be a mid-week run, led by Dan Alsop, to his home in Lyme Regis, where you can partake of Fish (locally caught?) and Chips.  This event will start from our regular weekday coffee meet at Dewflock Farm DT2 8NP, departing about 11.00.  Join us as usual for Breakfast on Saturday 13th June at the Three Compasses.  A Club Run on 14th will be led by Kevin, leaving the Three Compasses at 10.30, stopping for tea/coffee & cake at the Helyar Arms, East Coker and lunch at The Eggcup, Vurlands Farm on the B 3157.  Club Night on 25th June will be another evening Run, departing from the Three Compasses at 7.00 pm

Fifteen entrants enjoyed a fine day for the March trial at Brokes, Richmond thanks to Steve Wigglesworth and helpers. Thanks to Brian and Angela for a thoroughly  entertaining fiendish team quiz with pie and pea supper.

The 50th Anniversary Quaker Run 17th May through hills and dales in North Yorkshire. Lunch at Reeth.,  Start/finish Baydale Beck Public House Low Coniscliffe. Darlington. Entry forms on website. Please return or contact me before the event to assist organisation. Brian Smith is leading rides on Thursday Friday and  Saturday  please contact him for details. 01325 286623

10th May Hurworth Grange Classic Vehicle show. June events: Saturday 13th afternoon ride and concours, Chequers PH., Dalton on Tees, details from Dave Headon; Sunday 21st bike show at Tees Cottage pumping station. Nigel Clark is organising the Evening Excursion Thursday 26th. Entry forms and information on section website.

Jim Denham 01489809085

esterell44@hotmail.com

Club Night – first Monday of the month

what 3 words   ///diets.space.another.        post code.  PO15 6JD

Hi all,Hopefully you have all been enjoyingsome good rides as the weather gets more favourable for our hobby.I thought I'd mention that quite a few South Hants members go to a mid-week bike meet at a pub called The Hunters Inn,Swanmore, SO32 2PZ, on Wednesdays from about 1200, for a drink , something to eat and a chinwag about bikes. On a nice day the carpark is rammed with bikes,perhaps any members that cant make our run days might want to come here for a chat

April runs were highly entertaining with stuck brakes (Roly), no fuel (Paul) and bonus miles (Barry) all adding to the fun. Good weather helped with bumper turnouts for every ride and some great lunch venues too. June starts with a breakfast meeting on Wed 3rd, the ever popular Fish and Chips Run on 10th and Longest Day Run on 28th. June's Club Night on 17th is also our Bike Show so do ride in. Sunshine guaranteed! Probably.

Just a brief note on South Wales Section events.

List of events and runs will be updated to our website.

Forthcoming Events.

June 8TH 26     Bring a bike night Howard & Carol.

22nd 26 Noggin & Natter.

27th Wednesday night ride out to be arranged Rob Jones/Bill Phelps (will be in section events)

31st Sunday run “Summer Run” replacing Spring run Bob James 10-10.30 multiplex Treforest

That’s All for now keep safe and be happy it will soon be Summer.

At the Sprint Section AGM this year after 40 enjoyable years the decision was made to close the section.

There were many reasons why for this decision, primarily it came down to the lack of suitable and affordable venues, the closure of the Brighton Speed Trials (the UK’s longest running motor racing event), the fact that a new committee, which had been sought since 2015, was not forthcoming. 

The remaining funds in the sections account were dispersed equally between The VMCC, Cancer Research and the British Heart Foundation, unanimously voted for at the AGM.

The committee, as was, would like to thank the VMCC and its membership for all the help and support given to the Sprint Section over the last 40 years to run many memorable days sprinting at varied venues across the UK, most notably the 1000 Bikes at Brands Hatch and not forgetting the Brighton Speed Trials.

The Scottish Motorcycle Show at Ingleston had a good turnout of bikes on the VMCC stand. It was a chance to meet  other Section and their bikes on show.

The dates for our May events are,Sunday the 10th is the Tiddlers Toodle. The Chairman's run is the 12th and 14th at Fort Agustas. Sunday 17th is the Ride an Old Bike Day at Culttybragan Camp. 

The 25th is our Fish and Chip night at Creiff 7pm. On the 3rd of May its out Tea boy and and quizmasters Birtday so happy birthday from all the Lads and the local Fire Brigade

Thanks to Paul for arranging the "Coffee Meet" at Sammy Millers "Ride-in" back in April. It was an enjoyable morning with a reasonable turnout.

We have the Landford Run on the 14th of the month for girder and/or rigid bikes only.

At the time of compiling these notes in April, no decision had been made regarding the Club Night Picnic.

If it is going ahead I will email details accordingly.

This month's coffee meet takes place on the 30th at Hockeys Farm Shop, Ibsley from 10am-12.

The accompanying photo shows the Baton Relay being received from Bournemouth N.F. Section.

 We are busy finalizing our 80th Anniversary weekend celebration which takes place on Saturday 18th July & Sunday 19th July. We are including an all day Wrinkly run on the Saturday, Pizza (or fish n chip) van, Bar then self guided Ravilious Ramble Treasure hunt on the Sunday with BBQ, bar and musical entertainment after. See separate adverts in this magazine for regs and entry details. Prizes will be awarded & of course we will also have the official baton handover too. Camping pitches (£18 pn) also available from Friday 17th eve to Mon 20th morning. Invitation extended to all VMCC members and their guests. A good variety of upcoming events for the Summer are being planned by the new committee. . New members on any bike are always welcome.Please follow us on Facebook Surrey & Sussex Section VMCC (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1268499396643859 and if you want to be added to an email distribution list for the very latest information please let me know.   

April saw us meet with our friends from the WSW Section to do the pickup for the Baton Relay. See pic. The meeting venue and the ride up the Towy Valley was excellent.  Thanks Angelo organising.  Then we met up with our South Wales Section friends to hand the baton to them.  The handover was at the New Inn Rhigos where we had a good lunch.  Thanks Rob Jones for arranging.  The weather for both days was excellent   We meet at Morriston Rugby Club, Heol Gwernon, (off Chemical Road) Morriston, Swansea.  SA6 6HS., good drinks prices, old guys talking about old bikes. What more do you want. UPLOAD PIC

Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Section to thank Clive Bassett, our former Chair for his hard work over the years – thanks Clive.

Our section meets up on the first Tuesday of each month at the Southbrook Inn, Southbrook St, Swindon SN2 1HF, from 7:00pm. Parking is plentiful, though Members are reminded that vehicle access to the pub is via Ferndale Road only.  During the late spring and summer months you often find us gathered in the car park looking at the fantastic machines that we have arrived on.  We always aim to have a run on the Sunday after “Club Night”.  This typically involves breakfast and cake! During the warmer months, we try to visit places of interest to the Members.  Please visit our Facebook page “Swindon Moonrakers VMCC” to see what we have been up to.  You are very welcome to come and join us – we are a sociable group.

Next Section meeting: 5th May 2026. Next proposed run: 10th May 2026

June already, surely not! It feels like we`ve only just gotten winter out of the way. Mind you, when one can`t remember what you had for dinner the previous day it`s hardly surprising. Pete Hall`s Tulip run was blessed with perfect weather and a great turn out. We all arrived safely, although Bernie`s Suzuki did shed a few parts on the way. Apart from the calendar runs we are doing a few impromptu quicker runs on Wednesdays; these will be announced on the Taverners Whatsapp group page as and when. Congratulations to all the Trials Class winners, a big thank you to the people for all the time and effort put in setting out the courses for each event. But we still have the Trials BBQ on the20th , all Taverners are welcome to come along and have a go or just enjoy the afternoon and have a burger. 

Since writing my last notes for you there is still nothing touring wise to report for this month. Pauline and I had a long weekend in Norfolk in April and checked out a new route for the forthcoming Breckland Week in July. We also enjoyed Kings Lynn Section`s Past Members Run which had plenty of single track roads to contend with and lunch at a new to us venue that we could use on a new route but without the single track lanes. Pauline has received a few more entries since last month but there are still a few pitches available at Fendicks with electric hook up. The menu in the cafeteria has been extended and with Rondo`s Bar you can enjoy an evening meal and a drink on site. Hope you all had a good Sittingbourne Weekend and look forward to seeing many of you again soon.          

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I had the honour of devising our new “Portscatho Dash” on Sunday 8th of March. The previous day boasted bright sunshine, blue skies and superb sea views. Of course the actual day of the run featured dense fog, zero visibility and no sea views! Finding landmarks for navigating was challenging, the lanes ahead disappeared into the murk entirely, we were effectively riding on instruments! 

However all 16 intrepid riders enjoyed themselves and were warmly welcomed at the Plume of Feathers pub, Portscatho with a restorative log fire & Sunday lunches!

On 3rd April club night, we enjoyed an exciting evening chat with Rodney Hann, on the craft of motorcycle wheel building, thanks Rodney!

Hopefully you all enjoyed our rescheduled Hand Change experience organised by Peter Old on April 12th.

May Club night Friday 1st, 8pm, Holiday Inn Express, Roche, 

King Arthur Run, Sunday May 10th, 10am – Roche Services.

Right on!

Our June section meeting at the Netherton Sports and Social club (WF4 4HQ) is on Thursday 18th, it will be a ride your bike night starting at the earlier time of 7-00pm. We have two Wednesday mid-week natters at the Mustang café, Scissett on the 3rd and 17th starting at 10-00am. The first run of the season will be on Sunday 14th June, the Emley Moor run, from Brooklands Nurseries, 77 Totties Lane, Scholes, (HD9 1UJ) with multiple routes as in previous years, start time 10-30am, parking will be available to leave trailers and vans. Our second run is the Sneaky Peak ride on Thursday 25th June starting at 10-00am from the Mustang café, an extended ride into the western Peak District with coffee and lunch stops exploring the lanes and villages. Sunday 28th we are at Horbury show, contact Neil or Alistair if further details of these events are required.

Richard Hutson of the Bournemouth and New Forest Section entertained us at our April meeting with an excellent  presentation featuring men, machines, places and events  photographed over many years. The cake offered as a prize for identifying the Hildebrand & Wolfmueller won by three people ended up in the raffle! At the end of the meeting our Section President, Bette Barber, handed the 80th anniversary baton on behalf of the Wessex Section to Richard and the Bournemouth and New Forest Section complete with the wooden plinth made by Frank Cropp. On the 8th June we have 'Bring an Item of Interest, this doesn't have to be motorcycling related as long as there's an interesting story behind the item. Our first run of the year, the ever popular 'On the Beaded Edge Run' open to pre 1940 machines only from the Virginia Ash at Henstridge, takes place on the 14th June.

The Westies held our final summer venue club night at the scenic Creagan Inn at Appin, beside Loch Creran. Seven riders came, from Spean Bridge in the north, to Ardrishaig in the south, just on 90 miles between. We’re a widespread lot, but I’d wager we have the best ride in the country to see our pals. From October we decamp to our winter habitat of the Lorn Bar in Oban on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. All welcome.

On another matter, we’re going to pick up a bit on our one-and-only road run next May 23rd, gloriously entitled ‘The Peep At The Paps’, a run from Lochgilphead to Tarbert via the Kilberry road, where views of the Isle of Jura give us our title. We’ve kept the past couple of years fairly quiet as we’ve built a small team or organisers, but now we feel we can push the boat out a bit. More to follow as plans come together

We will be holding the Oast House Run, one of our major section runs, on Sunday 3rd May. It’s one of the few all day runs on a Sunday that we organise and will start and finish at the Swan on The Green, West Peckham ME18 5JW where tea, coffee and bacon or sausage rolls will be available prior to the start. Both morning and afternoon routes will be navigated by route sheet and there’ll be a lunch stop for refreshments somewhere on route. Three class awards will be presented at the finish. If you wish to fill out an entry form beforehand just contact myself and I’ll send one via email. At the time of compiling these notes there are still vacancies for run leaders on the 5th & 19th July and the 13th & 30th August. It would be good for some new people to have a go. Please help.

March 22
Sunday ride in to Llansteffan beach 
To display our old machines 
A warm sunny spring day 
54 .motorcycles 2 motorbike and sidecars and one 3 wheeler 
Turned up 
Much looking at all the old machines and  chatter among many of our vmcc members and the general public in the carpark by the beach 
Fish and chips  coffee,s teas and ice cream 
All available and enjoyed 
Future events
May10 
Val,s Welsh cake run 
 please ring first 
Vals number 
07709928416 

Or our chairman ROB Penrose 07740120446

  
May17 
Commemorative run 
(Green acre farm shop Llanteg )  Les and Shirley 
01834908056 

May,22-25
Irish /Welsh  Rally 

We visit our Irish friends @LCMCC Co Wicklow 
IRELAND 
Les and Shirley Info 
01834908056. Picture shows John Sheen 91 and Jim Codd 86 regular riders in vmcc events enjoying  Llansteffan

Spring is in full swing; alongside our Wanderings and cafe meetings, green laning is a popular part of our regular events in and around Wiltshire.  Thanks to those leading runs this year - photo shows Martin Foot's rare and lovely ISDT Douglas awaiting the pursuing Yamaha Serows. June's road run is down through the New Forest to Sammy Miller's and back via Stonehenge, making the most of the long summer days ahead.  Entries are open for the West Wilts Scamper (route-mapped run for girder/rigid and small capacity machines - 23rd August). See West Wilts VMCC website or email jonhall850@gmail.com. 

Worcester Section VMCC   Section Notes June 2026

On Thursday 4th June we exchange the celebratory baton with the North Cotswold Section starting from the Cob House [WR6 6YE] from 9.30am.

On Monday 8th June we have our ‘Bring a Bike’ night at the Bell [WR2 6QG] from 7.00pm

On Thursday 11th we have a Breakfast meet with the VJMC at Herbie Cafe in Bishops Castle [SY9 5DQ]from 10.00am.

On Sunday 21st June we have our Open Day at the Cob house [WR6 6YE] from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Everyone welcome with the Mayfly Cafe serving food from 8.00am.

On Saturday 27th we join the north Birmingham Section for their Girder Forks Run meeting a Rowberrys’ Garden Centre [DY10 4QN] from 10.00am.

On Sunday 28th we join in ‘The Hereford on the Edge’ event starting from the Lion at Leintwardine [SY7 0JZ] from 8.00am.

  For further details of the above contact Richard Caddick 01299 403334 or r.j.k.caddick@talktalk.net or website www.worcestervmcc.org