Year: 2019

Boxing day 2019 meet at Farmer’s Arms, Parbold

Brian Williams

  There was a good turn out of about 80 odd bikes for the Boxing Day meeting at the Farmer’s Arms pub in Parbold again this year despite the cold & rain. Everyone seemed to go in to the pub for a bacon roll and a cup of tea or coffee, so the landlord must have been happy with the business he got. I’m sure all those who attended meet up with like minded friends to discuss their Christmas activities or their next bike project.  PS Don’t forget to go…

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Awards night & hot pot supper

Brian Williams

  Well I think everyone had a great night for the awards and hot pot supper which was well attended, there must have been about 100 members enjoying the evening. We must all give thanks to Jeff Chambers from Blackpool and Preston VMCC section for handing out the awards, thanks Jeff for a brilliant job. We must also thank the ladies for their wonderful hot pot and apple pie and cream desert beautiful as usual. Also thanks to Brian, Tony, Les, Colin, Mike & Kevin otherwise known as The Undertakers…

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The Junction Pub 3rd Bike Show & Thundersqueak 2019

Brian Williams

The 3rd Junction Classic bike show went ahead despite the poor weather we had a reasonable turn out, although there were quite a number who left their bikes at home and came in their cars. However, I’m sure they all enjoyed the show for a cup of tea, bacon butty and a chat with like mined people. Others came on their bikes getting quite wet (including me), but at least I had a nice dry ride home, which I thoroughly enjoyed. If I’m not mistaken there were a couple of…

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Classic TT & Manx GP

Brian Williams

There was a good turnout of Northwest members for this years Classic TT . We also met up with our colleagues from other local Sections, Blackpool, Cheshire and N/Wales, South Manchester, EastLancs and Central Lancs. Its nice to know the camaraderie is as strong between us despite the goings on at HQ. Also with us was our friend and colleague from Western Australia Geoff Coole. Geoff’s a regular visitor and makes his annual pilgrimage to the UK to see his friends and lap up the racing at the Classic TT…

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Rivington Lower Barn ride out 15th August 2019

Brian Williams

Adrian of Central Lancs VMCC section arranged a ride out to Rivington Lower Barn on Thursday 15th August 2019 and invited other VMCC North West sections. There were about 20 to 30 bikes who attended enjoying a chat and a cup of tea. Although the weather was changeable it was still a good turn out. Alex chairman of the North West Section attended with his fried from Australia Geoff, who absolutely enjoyed his ride out and visit on one of Alex bikes. Geoff will also be joining Alex in the…

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Juncstock

Brian Williams

The first ever Juncstock was a success with lovely weather throughout and raising over £500 for the charity Mind which is supporting people with mental health issues. We managed to get a few bikes and cars over the weekend and it was well attended by the public. Comments from Paul Draper, The Juncstock organiser    

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