Our October talk featuring Steve Scrimenger was very interesting, featuring many aspects of race engine development for both F1 and BMW.

The year ends with the Boxing Day Run , traditionally on the 26^th December, meeting up as usual in Market Rasen Market Place for around 10.00 am. Come along and clear your heads! Hopefully the weather will be better than the last two years.

The re-scheduled Presentation Evening is due to occur on January 20^th 2012 at the Shires, see new committee for details.

Seasons greetings to all our members and their families, Looking forward to an active and safe 2012.

The evening with Jim Redman was a huge success, a complete sellout, Jim proved a very entertaining speaker. The evening was enhanced by the loan of a period Honda-6, thanks to Honda UK.  Thanks to all who sold tickets and helped with the organization.

To round off the evening, a raffle for prizes donated by Nigel Clarke of CBG and Jim Allen raised over £100 for the local Air Ambulance.

Regular club activities continued, the Autumn Run saw 17 riders following a route set by Paul Lynch, to the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, where a number of engines were “in steam”, an excellent end of season run.

The Mid-Lincs AGM resulted in several key changes in section officials.

Mr Sam Pearson takes over as Chairman, Mr Richard Booth is the new secretary and Mr Richard Maw assumes the role of treasurer

The majority of the previous committee was returned to office, many thanks to those members who have retired as section officers; their input has been most appreciated.

November club night on the 16^th, features the world famous auction, please empty your sheds and garages and make a few bob!

Presentation Evening has been deferred, see web site for latest information.

PRG

2011

Activities in July started with a meet with the VSCC at Swallow, we had a good turn out on what turned into a fairly cool evening. 

Barton bike night was its usual crowded self, with a huge variety of classic and vintage machines in our area of the show.  The visit to Langworth was unfortunately poorly attended, probably due to the inclement weather.

September now has a new event to publicise. On Tuesday 20^th Mr. Jim Redman, former World Champion will be giving a talk at The Shires, 7.30 for 8.00.  This is an all ticket event; tickets must be obtained in advance. See any committee member for source of tickets.

This talk is followed the next night, Wed. 21^st, by the AGM at The Shires.

Our Best Kept Bike night was held on what turned into a rather wet night, a good turn out saw Alan Laundon take the Pre-war  trophy with his 1923 Connaught and Paul Collins the Post –war  prize with his 1950 Vincent Shadow.

A small group attended the Lindsey Lodge Garden party where the assembled machines met with quite a lot of interest, thanks are due to Harry, who brought 4 machines and provided shelter for the riders on a damp afternoon.

The meeting at Riverside Inn, Southery, on a Saturday for a change, was a little light in participants, 7 riders and a couple of cars being the total over the lunch time.

Fish and Chip run at Woodhall Spa, Friday 5^th

Humber Bridge Run with the East Yorks. section on Sunday 7^th

Noggin at the Royal Oak , Holton-le-Clay on Wednesday 17^th 

Chris Lees Mystery run on Sunday 21^st starting at the Shires.

The Pre-40s Run was organised by Stewart with his usual attention to detail, providing an interesting route, a Tea stop +  lunch break at Ingham before returning to Redbourne. Only 1 out of the 25 starters retired.  Many thanks to all concerned with the run.

The meeting at the Nags head at Bardney saw a varied range of machines attend over the evening. Participants arriving and leaving depending on distance traveled type of vehicle and confidence in their electrics!

July continues our attempts to spread our influence around the county, Barton Bike Night on the 6^th, Meet the VSCC is at Swallow on Tuesday 12^th,on the 20^th  the evening meet is at The George, Langworth and we are invited to Winterton Traction Engine rally on the 24^th.  Can riders intending to go to Winterton, please contact D Davies, so we can assess numbers. A good turnout would give great publicity.

Forthcoming events:-

Wednesday 6^th July                  Barton Bike Night,  J Andrew

Tuesday12th July                  Meet the VSCC, Swallow, 7.30pm,   S Parker    

Wednesday 20^th July                       Noggin and Natter, The George, Langworth,  P Gunnee

Sunday 24^th July                  Winterton Traction Engine Rally, D Davies

Our riding season got off to a superb start with the Bluestone Heath Run, Jim and Liz Allen had organized an excellent route, with lovely weather, the route being well off the beaten track with “special tests” to further confuse the riders! Thanks to the Allens and all their helpers for providing a great run, with what I believe was a record turn out for a season opener.

We also were treated to a very interesting talk on magnetos by Mr Andrew Guttmann, he provided a fascinating insight into his research as to why magnetos fail and what can be done to resurrect dead ones.

June should be a busy month with the Best Kept Bike Night, Lindsey Lodge Hospice display and Lunch meet at Southrey

Forthcoming events see:- www.midlincsvmcc.co.uk

Wednesday 15^th June                                  Best Kept Bike Night, The Shires 7.30pm

Sunday June 19^th                              Lindsey Lodge Display, Mid-day

Saturday June 25^th                              Lunch Meet, Riverside Inn, Southrey, 12.00

The talk in March by Tim Britton of OBM was entertaining and gave us an insight into the problems of producing a publication about our hobby.

By now all members should have their motorcycles up and running, so hopefully the pre 40’s run will be well attended on the 15^th May, see web site for details.

Please note that in compliance with the wishes of the members , the May club night is at the Nags Head, Bardney, Wednesday 18th May, for a noggin and natter.

Forthcoming events see:- www.midlincsvmcc.co.uk

Sunday        15^th May                                  Pre-40’s Run

The February ‘Odd-object’ evening with Stan and Moira Bartle proved very entertaining, the range of  strange tools and artifacts produced for identification was vast, thanks to Stan and Moira for  a great night.

The team formed to compete in the Inter Marque quiz, run by the MG Car club, almost proved successful on their first attempt, being narrowly beaten into 3^rd place by the East Elloe and Royal Enfield teams. A great result

Hopefully with the slight improvement in the weather, everyone should be sorting out their noble steeds for our first run of the season, the improved Bluestone Heath Run, hopefully we will see a good turn out and good weather on the day.

Forthcoming events see:- www.midlincsvmcc.co.uk

Sunday        10^th  April                     Bluestone Heath Run, Holton-le-Clay, 10.00am

The unfortunate illness of our planned speaker restricted our evening meeting to a noggin and natter. We hope Mr Barker is now fully recovered. It gave us the opportunity to catch up with gossip and make plans for the coming season..

Well done to Keith Beecroft who managed to get his beautifully restored Gold Star into the final 12 of the Carol Nash competition. A fine achievement.

March  should see a talk by Tim Britton from OBM, so come along and ask your questions.

The riding season rapidly approaches, first event is a revamped Bluestone Heath run from Holton-le-Clay on April 10^th, No excuses accepted get those machines out!

Forthcoming events see:- www.midlincsvmcc.co.uk

Wednesday 16^th March            Tim Britton, Editor OBM, The Shires, 7.30pm

Sunday 10^th April                 Bluestone Heath Run, Holton-le-Clay, 10.00am

The dreadful weather, approaching and over the festive season, ensured that only a few hardy souls ventured out on motorcycles to Market Rasen on Boxing Day.  The small but select attendance plus associated spectators retired to the Beckett Arms for warmth and a chat, it being deemed to hazardous to attempt a run away from the main roads.

Well done to all who rode.

February sees a change in the programme, Mr Stan Bartle will be attending to amaze us with one of his famous odd object evenings. I hope that the weather may have improved by then.

Forthcoming events see www.midlincsvmcc.co.uk

Wednesday 16^th February            Odd Object Night, Stan Bartle, The Shires, 7.30pm

2011

The Annual Auction is an eagerly anticipated event and this year saw a fine collection of motorcycle parts and related items move on to new homes. Thanks to all who attended, especially the back room crew whose work ensures the smooth completion of a sometimes confusing night.

January should see, weather permitting, Mr John Barker provide an illustrated talk on Veteran Cars.

All members should now be in possession of the 2011 calendar, published in the December journal.

May I wish all members a prosperous 2011, as we look forward to an active year of vintage motorcycling.

Forthcoming events:-

Wednesday 19^th January   Talk by Mr John Barker on Veteran Cars, The Shires 7.30pm

Wednesday 16^th February            Table top rally, The Shires, 7.30pm

We held the last run of the year on an extremely wet Sunday in September, nine intrepid riders braving the conditions to attend the CBG Big Breakfast at Markham.  A big thanks to all who turned out.

At our October meeting, we welcomed Jim Reynolds who gave an absorbing illustrated talk on his life as a motorcycle journalist, his anecdotes kept a sizeable group quiet for some time.

As the festive season approaches it just remains to wish all members a Happy Christmas and to remind the enthusiasts that our usual Boxing Day run starts at 10.30am from Market Rasen Market Place.

Forthcoming events:-

Barton Bike Night proved as ever an entertaining evening, can anyone explain why you can see so many “one-off “ attendances at these type of events , yet never see the people or machines at any other event in the year?.

  The meet with the VSCC at Swallow had an excellent turn out of varied motorcycles, with a similarly interesting selection of old and very old cars.

  Although the July club meeting was only for a natter, the number of motorcycles attending was superb, the good weather encouraging lively badinage in the car park.!

  The section AGM is fast approaching, I would urge any member with points to raise to contact a member of the committee or ideally attend on the night.

As ever, anyone wishing to stand for a committee post is more than welcome.

Many thanks to all who turned out to support the static displays in June at Baysgarth Museum and Lindsey Lodge Hospice, two excellent displays in good weather.

The Best Kept Bike Night had one of the best attendances for some years and quality of preparation was evident throughout. An enthusiastic crowd voted for their favourites, with the following result.

Harry Bacon took best Pre-War with a 1927 770 BSA V-Twin, Richard Maw took the Post-War class with a 1950 Triumph Trophy TR5.

A busy August is coming up, we hope to see as many members as possible out and about, let’s hope the good weather continues.

Thanks to Stewart, for organizing an entertaining Pre 40’s run. 19 riders and several passengers assembled at Morton’s Media, to follow a route through the Lincolnshire countryside, entry included several new faces and machines, only one machine needing rescue, a credit to all participants. Thanks to Mortons for the use of their car park.

The May evening meet saw a large turnout to hear John Murphy talk and show slides on Service Engineering and The Lloyd Car both connected with Grimsby, an absorbing talk, thanks John.

Forthcoming events:-

Thurs July 1^st                Meet with the VSCC, Swallow                       S Parker

Wed July 7^th                 Barton Bike Night                                            J Andrew

Wed July 21^st               Noggin and Natter, The Shires               P Gunnee

Our Spring Run saw 32 riders enjoy a trip around the Lincolnshire countryside on a dry but cool day. Thanks to Ian Cromack for the excellent route.

May Bank Holiday  gave us an excellent  Wolds Run and the Relay Rally, it was great to see so many members out on their machines at both events, although the weather turned somewhat cold and wet, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Thanks to all members who assisted at the rally checkpoint.

John Andrew has organized an extra event, on Saturday June 5^th there  will be a static display at the Baysgarth House Museum, Barton upon Humber , 12.00 to 16.00hrs, all members welcome.

Forthcoming events:-

Sat June 5^th                  Display at Baysgarth House Museum           J Andrew

Sun June 13^th                Display at Lindsey Lodge Hospice             P Gunnee

Wed June 16^th              Best Kept Bike Night, The Shires               P Gunnee

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 11^th                           Spring Run, Cherry Tree Fm, Glentham

Wed April 21^st                         Guest Speaker, John Murphy, Car production in Grimsby

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 17^th                  Kim Allen, British Historic Racing (Morgans)

Wed March 17th                 Practical Evening

Sun April 11^th                           Spring Run, Cherry Tree Fm, Glentham

Wed April 21^st                         John Murphy, Car production in Grimsby

                                                            (Lloyd Cars)

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.

  Around a dozen motorcycles, piloted only by the very brave (or foolish), turned out, with attendees from as far away as Newark. While most of the assembled motorcycles might be described as “practical”, bearing in mind the conditions, a very nice 150cc New Imperial, with, I am led to understand, a works history, stole the show.

  February’s club night will be a talk. Speaker is dependant on the weather.

  Forthcoming events:-

Wed February 17^th                  Talk by Guest Speaker

  Wed March  17^th                  Talk by Guest Speaker

 Sun April 11^th                           Spring Run

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  

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  

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

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 3^rd 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 9^th and a run to the Bubble Car museum at Bayards leap on August 23^rd, details on web-site or from S Parker.

Forthcoming events                                                                                               

7^th August                     Fish and Chips, Woodhall Spa

9^th August                     Humber Bridge Run                 East Yorks Sec.

23^rd August                   Bubble Car Museum                S Parker

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 8^th and a joint meet with the VSCC at Scaftworth on the 22^nd

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 3^rd Wednesday of the month.

Forthcoming events                                                                                               

8^th July                         Barton Bike Night                    J Andrew

22^nd July                       Meet the VSCC, Scaftworth

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 15^th 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 22^nd June, at The Bell. The Vincent owners are attending, competition should be fierce!

Forthcoming events                                                                                               

15^th June                      Jeff Gawley, Sidecar Racer            P Gunnee

22^nd June                    Best Kept Bike Night              P Gunnee

                                    The Bell     

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 17^th, details from Mr Parker.

An early reminder for the Best Kept Bike Night on the 22^nd June, this is at the Bell. Several machines have been assembled this winter , so a keen competition should ensue.

Forthcoming events                                                                                               

17^th May                      Pre-40’s Run                                      S Parker

22^nd June                    Best Kept Bike Night,  The Bell            P Gunnee

Section Notes for April 2009

February saw an excellent auction.

The  riding season is upon us, our Spring run takes place on the 12^th

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 15^th June, should be an interesting evening.

Forthcoming events                                                                                               

12^th April                      Spring Run

Apologies for the recent lack of notes.

  The Boxing day run saw an excellent turn out on a pleasant day, although many only attended the start, a brisk run to Corringham blew a few cobwebs away,  thanks to John for the route.

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.

  Trust everyone is busy spannering, April is closer than you think.

  Forthcoming events                                                                                               

  30^th March                   Ken Braithwaite, Ex-police and AIM rider - Club night at The Bell

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

23^rd February               Auction, The Bell, Bishopbridge                                         P Gunnee

01652 657169

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

26^th December             Boxing Day Run, Market Rasen                                           P Gunnee

01652 657169

26^th January                  Club night at The Bell, speaker to be confirmed

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

24^th November             Auction at the Bell                                             P Gunnee

26^th December             Boxing Day Run