| Month | Journal Entry |
| April 2010 |
At our February meeting Kim Allen enlightened us to the complexities of running the British Historic Racing, although many members had attended or been involved with vintage racing, the costs and organization required came as a revelation. Thanks to Kim for the talk. This month sees the start of the riding season for our section, so lets hope for a marked improvement in the weather! Forthcoming events:- Sun April 11th Spring Run, Cherry Tree Fm, Glentham Wed April 21st Guest Speaker, John Murphy, Car production in Grimsby (Lloyd Cars)
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| March 2010 |
The first meeting of 2010 had an absorbing Table Top Rally as the main attraction, following the cryptic clues kept the assembled group absorbed for at least an hour . Thanks to David for his efforts with the maps. As this missive is being written, we are once more treated to snow, hopefully this will all have passed soon, the April run is closer than you realize! Please note slight alteration in
events from your calendar. Forthcoming events:- Wed February 17th Kim Allen, British Historic Racing (Morgans) Wed March 17th Practical Evening Sun April 11th Spring Run, Cherry Tree Fm, Glentham Wed April 21st John Murphy, Car production in Grimsby (Lloyd Cars) |
| February 2010 |
The Boxing Day Run assembled as is customary in the Market Place at Market Rasen, Although the days weather was pleasant, sunny if a little cool, the remnants of the previous weeks snowfall made the going on roads,other than main routes, some what treacherous, so the decision was made to cancel the run and socialize at the Beckett Arms, Corringham. Wed February 17th Talk by Guest Speaker Sun April 11th Spring Run |
| January 2010 |
Section Notes for January 2010 Novembers auction proved a success, with section funds given a useful boost. Nice to see a few new faces in attendance. Thanks to all involved. January, we are having a Table Top rally, all welcome. A Happy New Year to all members. Forthcoming events
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| December 2009 |
Section Notes for December 2009 The first of our regular meetings at the Shires saw Colin Rust give an illustrated talk on the Wankel engined Sidecar racing outfit, members were treated to inside information on the development of the outfit and learned something of the problems and costs of running a leading race outfit, thanks to Colin for an interesting evening. Our Boxing day run starts as usual at Market Rasen Market Place at around 10.00 am, so come along and work some of the Christmas excess off. Seasons greetings to all our members. Forthcoming events Sun 26 Dec Boxing day Run Market Rasen Wed 20 Jan Guest Speaker The Shires
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| September |
This month we start our meetings at the new venue, The Shires, Gainsthorpe Road West, Gainsthorpe, Nr Kirton Lindsey,DN21 4JL. The first meeting is the AGM which will be held on the 16 September, our new regular day, the third Wednesday of the month. July has been a quiet month for us, reports gave an excellent turn out at the joint meeting with the VSCC at Scaftworth. Many members attended the Barton Bike Night, where John Andrew was organizing the older machines. Forthcoming events September 6 Northern Veteran Run, Wickenby S Parker September 16 AGM, The Shires Committee September 20 Autumn Run, Cherry Tree Farm, Glentham P Gunnee October 2 Annual Dinner |
| August |
June has seen our last two events at the Bell, Jeff Gawley gave us an enthralling insight into side-car racing , with prompting from a knowledgeable audience, the anecdotes and tales were enthralling. The Best Kept Bike night was well attended with Stan Bartle taking the Pre-war trophy with his Harley-Davidson and Dick Booth the Post-war spoils with a very pretty Speed Twin Please note that as of July the Bell is closed. All club night meetings will be held at The Shires, Gainsthorpe Road West, nr Kirton Lindsey, DN21 4JL. Meeting night will move to the 3rd Wednesday of the month, first meeting will be Section AGM on 16th September. August events are Fish and Chip run , meet at Woodhall Spa. Humber Bridge Run on August 9th and a run to the Bubble Car museum at Bayards leap on August 23rd, details on web-site or from S Parker. Forthcoming events 7th August Fish and Chips, Woodhall Spa 9th August Humber Bridge Run East Yorks Sec. 23rd August Bubble Car Museum S Parker Or check web site www.midlincsvmcc.co.uk
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| July |
May saw a somewhat damp Pre-40’s Run with around 18 riders following a route set by Stewart Parker. Not only did this include an excellent rural ride, but visits to the Red Lion for coffee, an MG Car Club Autotest at the Aviation Heritage Museum and a lunch stop at Cadwell Park to watch some BMCRC modern motorcycle racing. A complete day out! For those out and about in July
there is Barton Bike night on the 8th and a joint meet with the
VSCC at Scaftworth on the 22nd Please note that as of July the Bell is closing. All club night meetings will be held at The Shires, Gainsthorpe Road West, nr Kirton Lindsey, DN21 4JL. Meeting night will move to the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Forthcoming events 8th July Barton Bike Night J Andrew 22nd July Meet the VSCC, Scaftworth 7th August Fish and Chips, Woodhall Spa
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| June |
The April Practical evening was based on the motorcycle MOT test, Jim Allen and John Nunn skillfully demonstrating on Nigel Clarke’s Norton the points to of interest. A lively exchange with the assembled multitude gave us several points to consider for future tests. An extra talk is confirmed for Monday June 15th at The Bell, this is not on your card. Mr. Jeff Gawley is to talk on his exploits as a sidecar racer. This is, I believe, the first time Jeff has spoken on this subject and should be extremely informative. The Best Kept Bike Night is on the 22nd June, at The Bell. The Vincent owners are attending, competition should be fierce! Forthcoming events 15th June Jeff Gawley, Sidecar Racer P Gunnee 22nd June Best Kept Bike Night P Gunnee The Bell 8th July Barton Bike Night J Andrew
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| May |
At our March meeting Ken Braithwaite gave some excellent advice on riding safely, a timely reminder for the new season.. The Pre-40’s run is on May 17th, details from Mr Parker. An early reminder for the Best Kept Bike Night on the 22nd June, this is at the Bell. Several machines have been assembled this winter , so a keen competition should ensue. Forthcoming events
17th May Pre-40’s Run S Parker 22nd June Best Kept Bike Night, The Bell P Gunnee
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| April |
Section Notes for April 2009 February saw an excellent auction. The riding season is upon us, our Spring run takes place on the 12th Details from P Gunnee An early warning on an extra event, we have Mr Jeff Gawley, ex-sidecar racer to talk to us on the 15th June, should be an interesting evening. Forthcoming events
12th April Spring Run 27th April Practical evening at the Bell
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| March |
Apologies for the recent lack of notes. Our January speaker was the ever entertaining Nigel Clark of Mortons Media, who kept a sizeable meeting amused with his tales of life in motorcycle journalism.
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| February |
A great turn out on Boxing Day, nice to see so many friends on two and four wheels at the start on a glorious winters day. Some excellent photos on the web site, thanks to John for the route. February’s club night main feature will be the first auction of 2009, so dig out all your unwanted spares and associated items and come and make a few bob to aid you in this years activities. We have lined up several interesting speakers for this year, and hope to have a visit by the former sidecar champion Mr. Geoff Gawley; this will be an extra date later in the year. Forthcoming events Details from
23rd February Auction, The Bell, Bishopbridge P Gunnee 01652 657169 30th March Guest speaker,The Bell, Bishopbridge |
| January | Nothing to Report !! |
| December |
A quiet month, planning for 2009 is well on the way; your events calendar should be with you soon. The web site is up and running again, please have a look. Boxing Day run will start at the Market Place in Market Rasen at about 10.30am, we hope to have good weather. Seasons greetings to all our members and all the best for the NewYear. Forthcoming events Details from
26th December Boxing Day Run, Market Rasen P Gunnee 01652 657169 26th January Club night at The Bell, speaker to be confirmed
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| November |
The Autumn Run took the form of a visit to the Festival of the Plough at Epworth, the route took us away from our usual area, with a coffee stop on the way. Thanks to Paul, Ken, Harry and Leslie for an excellent day out. . The Annual Section Presentation dinner was well attended, we had an excellent meal, Thanks Ann. Nigel Clark proved an entertaining guest, accompanied by his wife, Michelle who kindly presented the trophies. The AGM returned most of the existing committee, with two new faces. After some web site problems , this should now be up and running again, please have a look. Forthcoming events Details from 27th October Talk at the Bell P Gunnee 24th November Auction at the Bell P Gunnee 26th December Boxing Day Run Or check web site www.midlincsvmcc.co.uk
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