VMCC Dorset Section

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A Listing of all published Posts

  • Photos from Weymouth Weeks 2011 and 2013 etc

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    Paul Wirdnam

    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… Read More

  • Photos from the First Weymouth Week 2009

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    Paul Wirdnam

    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… Read More

  • Yesterday’s VMCC AGM : Key Outcomes

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    Paul Wirdnam

    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… Read More

  • Brian Vincent

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    Paul Wirdnam

    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… Read More

  • This Sunday’s Spring Run (4th March) is CANCELLED!

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    Paul Wirdnam

    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… Read More

  • Spring Run 4th March 2018

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    Paul Wirdnam

    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… Read More

  • 1923 Packman and Poppe Anyone?

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    Paul Wirdnam

    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… Read More

  • March and April Club Night Changes

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    Paul Wirdnam

    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… Read More

  • 10th South West Peninsula Spring Rally 2018, Saturday April 7th

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    Paul Wirdnam

    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… Read More

  • 38th Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show 2018

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    Paul Wirdnam

    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… Read More

  • Talmag Trophy Trial 2018

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    Paul Wirdnam

    Report and photos by Ray Dickinson: Last Sunday, four members of the Dorset Section made their annual trip to Hungry Hill, Aldershot to watch the Talmag Trophy Trial for… Read More

  • Camping Weekend 2018

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    Paul Wirdnam

    Plans are well underway for our Camping Weekend in June and we already have some initial bookings.  The following advert with be in the VMCC Journal in the near… Read More

  • The Re-Scheduled Winter Run 2018

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    Paul Wirdnam

    Due to appalling weather on Sunday 21st January, the Winter Run was cancelled at short notice. But Bob Hoare has kindly agreed to have a second go on Sunday… Read More

  • We Got a Christmas Card!

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    Paul Wirdnam

    Many thanks Stonehenge Section and a Happy New Year to all your members!  Safe riding in 2018! Page Visits: 3 Read More

  • Help Sought on Massey Motorcycle

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    Paul Wirdnam

    A few days ago, I received this email from a VMCC member in Scotland.  I’m wondering if some of our more senior Dorset Section members might remember this bike… Read More

  • Christmas Run and Dinner 2017 at Leigh Village Hall

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    Paul Wirdnam

    After 28 years of organising the annual Christmas Run and Dinner, Rod and Carol Hann, and their helpers, held their last one yesterday at the Leigh Village Hall. I’m… Read More

  • Chairmans Thank You’s

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    Phil Allen

      I would like thank everyone for the help they have given the Committee this year and to all who organize the runs, and also to the girls who… Read More

  • 2018 Programme Card is Here!

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    Paul Wirdnam

    The 2018 VMCC Dorset Section Programme is now available!  The printed cards will be available at the Social Evening and Buffet Club Night on Wednesday 13th December.  If you… Read More

  • Press Release from Lancaster Insurance

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    Paul Wirdnam

    A big thank you to all VMCC Dorset Section members who helped to make the Sherborne Castle Classic and Supercar Show earlier in the year such a success. Lancaster… Read More

  • Video and Pictures from the Winter Run 19th November 2017

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    Paul Wirdnam

    Great ride today, 37 bikes were counted at the start at the Orchard Park Garden Centre, Gillingham, with a fine mix of machinery on show. The weather was ideal… Read More

  • Winter Run

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    Phil Allen

    Thank you to ray for organising the run and to everyone who turned out, the run was very good even though l went slightly wrong for the second year,… Read More

  • Riverside Cafe 1st November 2017

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    Paul Wirdnam

    Not a bad turnout for a mid-week lunchtime meet.  For some of us, an initial drink at the Riverside Café and then onto Thyme after Time at Spire Hill… Read More

  • Somerset Cornish Run 2017 Report

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    Paul Wirdnam

    Report from Ray Dickinson: Four Dorset members joined Somerset for the annual Cornwall ride to St Ives. My self and Linda were on the BMW R100 GS, Dave Brown… Read More

  • AGM

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    Phil Allen

    Thank you to all who attended the AGM last night, also to all who have volunteered to be on the Committee, it was nice to see so many members… Read More

  • Video and Pictures from the Autumn Run 2017

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    Paul Wirdnam

    What a fab day!  The weather forecast suggested it would be dry but it turned out very sunny and unusually warm, so much so, that once we arrived at… Read More

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