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Marston Sunbeam Rally 2018
Ken and myself attended the Marston Sunbeam Rally this weekend, this year is the 100th anniversary of John Marston’s death and the theme being the Sunbeam Racing bikes. Many members brought theirs but we were loaned bikes from the Black County Museum collection. We had 3 of the 1930 works bikes together for the first… Read more
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Photos from Riverside and Lawrence Run
All this fine weather and with so many Sections in this neck of the woods means we’re spoilt for choice in terms of runs to take part in. Before I get to last weekend’s photos, don’t forget: Riverside Café Breakfast Meet on Saturday 30th June 2018 South Dorset Section’s Lawrence of Arabia Run on Sunday… Read more
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Photos from the Pie and Pint Evening Run 2018
Some photos from the Pie and Pint evening held on Wednesday 13th June 2018. I couldn’t make it, so cannot tell you much about it, but there looks to be a good turnout. Photos by Rod Hann Photos by Paul Miles Read more
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Photos from the VMCC Banbury Run 2018
It didn’t start well. Phil Allen, Ken Druce and myself set off in dry weather at 5 a.m. from Shillingstone towing two Ariels. By the time we joined the A34 at Andover, we were in heavy rain and the depression had set in with comments like “let’s leave the bikes on the trailer and just… Read more
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Photos from the Camping Weekend 2018
Write up by Paul Miles. Photos by Paul Miles, Paul Wirdnam. Many thanks to Chris Smith and others for organising this event…and, of course, to Sandy at Henstridge Golf and Leisure for that excellent English breakfast. Saturday First ride of the Dorset Section camping weekend. Nice bikes, nicer people, what’s not to like? Sunday Our… Read more
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Runs on the Camping Weekend
Apologies for the title of this post! Hope I haven’t put you off your breakfast. There are two, one on Saturday and the other on Sunday, both starting from Henstridge Golf and Leisure at 10:30 am. Arrive earlier if you want coffee, breakfast etc. Non-campers are more than welcome to take part in the runs.… Read more
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Come and Meet Alastair Alexander, 22nd August 2018, 7pm
Come and meet our new VMCC President, Alastair Alexander. This is an informal visit, there is no formal talk, but rather an opportunity for Alastair to meet members from the South West Sections and for us to meet him. “I am really looking forward to my visit to your area. In August I will be… Read more
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Classics Around Dorset Sunday 27th May
My friend Dave Roberts has been running this event for the last 6 years and l have always helped out rain or shine. The event is to raise money for Dorset County Hospital Cancer Appeal and Dorset Air Ambulance both good Charites which some can relate to. Last year Dorset Section had a run and… Read more
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Photos from the Three Okefords Rally 2018
Did anyone else go this weekend? On the Saturday, I had all sorts of family chores to attend to so missed out on both the Kempton Park and Beaulieu autojumbles 🙁 . But by 11am on Sunday morning, I’d had enough and decided to pop down to Shillingstone for an hour … Well, the hour… Read more
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Photos from the Wessex V&V Picnic Run 2018
Where was everyone yesterday? Glorious weather should have resulted in a better turnout but it was left to myself, Paul Miles and Peter Miller to enjoy ourselves on our pre-1931 bikes…and we did! Paul and I missed a turn on the excellent route map…and ended up at Messums Art Centre in Tisbury. Perfect opportunity for… Read more
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Photos from the 2018 Founders Relay Rally
First of all, a big thank you to all those volunteers who helped to set-up and man our own Checkpoint throughout the day at Henstridge Golf and Leisure: Chris Smith, Marie McGladdery, Rachel Gray, Grace and Peter Batton, Sue Allen, Philippa Wirdnam and Ann Wells. As there was no organised route, I can only write… Read more
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Photos from the Bluebell Run 2018
It was cold and overcast yesterday, but thankfully dry. Great turnout with 30 bikes assembled at Okeford Fitzpaine Recreation Centre for our annual Bluebell Run which involved a 62 mile round trip down to Lulworth Cove and back, via Delcombe Woods to see the bluebells. Before setting off, we were looked after with teas, coffee,… Read more
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Riding with the Somerset Section
Report by Ray Dickinson: The 36th Twin Dragon touring weekend was again a brilliant event organised by Dave Boon and saw 24 people on 17 solos and 1 sidecar tackle some of the lesser known mountain tracks, now tarmaced but in the 20’s they would have been gravel; many were used by the motorcycle and… Read more
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Photos from the Wessex V&V Hinton St Mary Run
Many thanks to Ian Clarke and his Section for arranging the good weather last Sunday 22nd April, and to Gabby Hunt for the excellent route… and not forgetting all the helpers who laid on the coffees, teas, French cheeses and cakes for lunch. Paul Miles and I were using this as a practise run before… Read more
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Upcoming Events
There seems to be a lot of events taking place in the next few weeks, so I thought I’d remind people. 28th April : Somerset Section : Autojumble at the Bristol & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Details here. 29th April : Bluebell Run. Starts and finishes in Okeford Fitzpaine with a lunch… Read more
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Weymouth Week 2012 : The Movie
Get yourself a drink and some popcorn. Find your favourite chair and put your feet up. And watch “Weymouth Week 2012 : The Movie“. I was kindly given this DVD by Maurice Marston at last night’s Club Night and I’ve uploaded it to our unlisted YouTube account for displaying here on our website. At this rate,… Read more
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Photos from the Blandford Run 2018
So far in 2018, our runs have not gone well weather-wise. The Winter Run had to be rescheduled, the Spring Run was cancelled…so some of us were eagerly watching the weather forecast for the weekend of 7th/8th April. At one point, the BBC Weather was saying the Blandford area would be rain free on the… Read more
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Photos from Weymouth Weeks 2011 and 2013 etc
My recent post of photos taken at the 2009 First Weymouth Week seems to have gone down quite well because Richard Hutson of the Bournemouth and New Forest Section got in touch and offered me a whole lot more from various runs that Dorset Section members took part in. So many thanks to Richard for… Read more
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Photos from the First Weymouth Week 2009
Here’s a Blast from the Past! Maurice McGladdery gave me a USB stick at last night’s Club Night, so this morning, I’ve been sifting through various directories and files on it. It contains 250+ high quality photos of the First Weymouth Week held in May 2009, all taken by Mick Barraclough from the Sheffield Section… Read more
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Yesterday’s VMCC AGM : Key Outcomes
I’ve had a few people ask me about the outcome of yesterday’s VMCC AGM held at Gaydon, so with Peter Miller’s help, the key points are below. If you want to see what people thought about the running of the AGM, you’ll have to view the numerous comments on the VMCC Forum. At the AGM:… Read more
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Brian Vincent
We are sad to report the death of Brian Vincent who passed away at home in Gillingham on the 20th February. A long term VMCC member who rode and supported the club until recently when he stopped ridding due to ill health. The funeral will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Wednesday 14th March at… Read more
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This Sunday’s Spring Run (4th March) is CANCELLED!
Sorry folks, but The Beast from the East and Storm Emma means the Committee and the Run Organiser have decided we should cancel this run on safety grounds. We might try and squeeze in a replacement run between now and the next scheduled run –the Blandford Run on the 8th April. Stay warm! Read more
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Spring Run 4th March 2018
It’s less that 2 weeks away before our Spring Run which starts and finishes at Henstridge Golf and Leisure. The organiser, Mike Ward, has arranged for breakfast to be served between 9am and the start of the run at 11am. Come and have anything from a cup of coffee to a full English and then… Read more
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1923 Packman and Poppe Anyone?
This week, I had a phone call from a gentleman in Corfe Mullen who has just joined the VMCC a few days ago! During our phone conversation, he explained that he is really a vintage car man (Bullnose Morris) but has recently bought a 1923 Packman and Poppe motorcycle that was extensively modified 50+ years… Read more
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March and April Club Night Changes
We’ve had a couple of cancellations by guest speakers for these two months, so please disregard what’s on the green 2018 printed card. Our Events calendar on this website has been updated as well as the main VMCC Events page (http://www.vmcc.net/Events) March 14th will now be a Social Evening. We plan to give demonstrations on… Read more
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10th South West Peninsula Spring Rally 2018, Saturday April 7th
Below are 2 files, one of which announces the 10th Annual South West Peninsula Spring Rally and the other is an entry form, which I would be very grateful for you to share with your membership. Last year we had over 140 riders and pillions from all over the UK and this year, based on… Read more
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38th Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show 2018
Some of us have been at this Show for the last three days. It’s been tiring at times but I thoroughly enjoyed it. A chance to meet friends, old and new, put faces to names and generally natter about old bikes while drinking much coffee and tea. As usually, the various club stands were outstanding… Read more
