A Listing of all published Posts
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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 … Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Many thanks Stonehenge Section and a Happy New Year to all your members! Safe riding in 2018! Page Visits: 7 Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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As everyone knows Ray is stepping down as Chairman, l was expected to take over but now this will not be the case as l am back at work… Read More
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Apologies for the late write-up of this post for an event that took place nearly three weeks ago, but I’ve been busy tracking down other members who also snapped… Read More
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No photographs of this run, just videos! The weather forecast was good, so a respectable number of bikes assembled at Hinton St Mary Village Hall ready for the off… Read More
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Good turnout at yesterday’s Last-Saturday-of-the-Month Breakfast Meet at the Riverside Café on the A30 near East Stour. After some initial refreshment here, a few of us continued into Gillingham… Read More
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DoeDoess anyone want to do this quiz, it is only polite that l get back to them and let them know. Phil allenphill@hotmail.com Page Visits: 7 Read More
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To quote from Paul Miles’s FB Report: The border run was extremely well attended earlier today, with a great variety of bikes on parade. Here in the Dorset section… Read More
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I’ve made a start on a page to list local services. A few of us are new to Dorset and/or classic motorcycling and it would help us to know… Read More
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Hi All We have been invited to make up a team for the annual Stonehenge Section VMCC annual quiz on 20th September 2017. Do we want to put… Read More
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Report from Rod Hann on last Sunday’s (27th July) Jeff Clew Memorial Run: The forecast of heavy rain showers was thankfully wrong for the Jeff Clew Memorial Run held… Read More