Section News MaY ‘24
Shouldn’t these things be in water?
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN MaY
On Thursday 2nd May The Gospel Pass and LLangors Run. Starting from Oakchurch in Staunton on Wye [HR4 7NH] at 10.00am.This is about a sixty mile run taking in the Abbey Cafe at LLanthony and taking lunch in LLangors by the lake. A great day out.. Alan Williams is unable to lead this route but we have secured a very able deputy in Mark Evans.
On Monday 13th May ‘Bring a Bike night’ at the Bell [WR2 6QG] from 7.00am lets hope for a dry evening.
On Thursday 16th May ‘A Worcester Trail Ride now entitled The Blossom Run’ Bill Danks has organised this 42 mile run around the minor roads of Worcestershire. Expect little lanes but still suitable for road bikes. The run starts from The Cob House [WR6 6YE] from 9.30am. The route and run details are on the website. www.worcestervmcc.org
Keith Hartley Funeral
Please see the attached details of Keith’s funeral arrangements. If you would like to join the escort for his journey to the crematorium then please meet at Mid West Moto Car park at 2.45pm on Monday 18th. I do hope you will be able to come and support Marj and the rest of Keith’s family.
RC
Dear All,
Please see the attached details of Keith Hartley’s funeral arrangements. If you would like to join the escort for his journey to the crematorium then please meet at Mid West Moto Car park at 2.45pm on Monday 18th Marcg. I do hope you will be able to come and support Marj and the rest of Keith’s family.
Kind regards
Richard
Section News March ‘24
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN March
On Sunday 3rd March we have a Breakfast meet at The Lakeside Cafe Morrlands Fishery [DY11 7XN] from 10.00am. This is just off the A449 on the Kidderminster side of the large garage Services. The approach is down an unmetalled track but Grant has filled most of the potholes. Nicola will be there to keep you in order.
We have our Annual General Meeting at the Bell [WR2 6QG] on Monday11th March from 7.30pm. We will be looking for another member to join the committee so a volunteer would be appreciated. Most of the committee have indicated that they are happy to stand for a further year but we do need to ensure that we have some new blood is present to help with maintaining the Sections events programme. Please have your membership number with you in case of a vote being taken.
On Thursday 21st March we have our pilgrimage to the Old Swan Inn in Netherton [DY2 9PY]. Our local guide and Black Countryman, Steve King, is organising this The Black Country Run which sets off from the Cob house from 9.30am with a coffee stop at the The Kabin Cafe at Kinlet[DY12 3AS]. We are aiming for a route avoiding the delights of Merry Hill this year and this will be posted on the Website and circulated before the day.
Section News February ‘24
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN FEBRUARY
On Thursday 4th January we have a Breakfast Meet at the Riverside Cafe in Tenbury [WR15 8AE] from 9.30am
On Monday 8th January we have our Club Night at The Bell, Lower Broadheath [[WR2 6QG] from 7.30pm. A night of nattering but please remember to bring some cash to book for the Fish and Chip night in February 12th, an evening which also feature Bill Danks Special Quiz with lots of prizes.
On Thursday 18th we join forces with North Birmingham Section for a Breakfast Meet at Hodgehill Farm Cafe [DY10 3NR] from 9.30am. The Farm shop is on the right of the main A456 about one mile from Kidderminster heading towards Birmingham. [Note Malvern Motorcycle Club meeting at 8pm same day see below]
On Sunday 28th we have our regular lunchtime meeting at the Fox and Hounds Lulsley [WR6 5QT] from 12.00noon. Make sure you let Jon Cave know that you are coming or phone the pub directly on 01886 821228 saying you are with the VMCC group.
Section News January ‘24
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN January
On Thursday 4th January we have a Breakfast Meet at the Riverside Cafe in Tenbury [WR15 8AE] from 9.30am
On Monday 8th January we have our Club Night at The Bell, Lower Broadheath [[WR2 6QG] from 7.30pm. A night of nattering but please remember to bring some cash to book for the Fish and Chip night in February 12th, an evening which also feature Bill Danks Special Quiz with lots of prizes.
On Thursday 18th we join forces with North Birmingham Section for a Breakfast Meet at Hodgehill Farm Cafe [DY10 3NR] from 9.30am. The Farm shop is on the right of the main A456 about one mile from Kidderminster heading towards Birmingham. [Note Malvern Motorcycle Club meeting at 8pm same day see below]
On Sunday 28th we have our regular lunchtime meeting at the Fox and Hounds Lulsley [WR6 5QT] from 12.00noon. Make sure you let Jon Cave know that you are coming or phone the pub directly on 01886 821228 saying you are with the VMCC group.
Section News December ‘23
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN DECEMBER
On Sunday 3rd December we have a breakfast meeting at The Cob House [WR6 6YE] from 9.30am.
On Monday 11th December we have Our Christmas Event Club Night at the Bell [WR26QG]. There will be a light buffet and mince pies to enjoy.
On Thursday 14th December we have a Breakfast meeting at Bringsty Cafe [WR6 5UJ] from 10.00am.
On Wednesday 27th December we have our Boxing Day+1 meeting at 12.00noon at the Lion Inn Clifton on Teme
Section News NOVember '23
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN NOVEMBER
On Thursday 2nd November we have a breakfast meeting at The Den at Stanford Bridge [WR6 6SP] from 10.00am.
On Sunday 5th Mark Evans and Pete Howells are leading a ride entitled Drover’s Delights from the farm shop Ludlow [SY8 2JR] starting from 9.30am. The route is already on the website [ www.worcestervmcc.org ] but do note that this run takes in many of the very minor roads in the Welsh Marches and road surfaces may be very tricky especially if the wet weather continues.
On Monday 13th November at 7.30pm for our club night at The Bell [WR2 6QG] we are being joined by Charley Burke from the Air Ambulance service to describe the work of their organisation. We hope never to need their services but it is good to know that they are there. A collection will be taken that evening, give generously.
Section News September '23
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER.
[Actually on 31st August] we have a Breakfast meeting at The Collier’s Arms Rock [DY14 9HA] from 9.30am.
On Sunday 3rd September is THE WORCESTER T.T. [For Tiddlers and Three-wheelers] And any other bike but particularly low powered and older vehicles. A social ride with Junior and Senior Routes providing a challenge for everyone. Our starting point is The Cob House [WR6 6YE] which will be open for breakfast from 8.00am. Starting time 9.30-10.00am. We have trailer and van parking arranged.
Section News August '23
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN AUGUST.
On Thursday 3rd we have a pub night down at The Berkeley Egdon [WR7 4QL] last year we had good turnout with fine weather, let’s hope the drizzly days are over by then. Starting time 7.00pm.
On Sunday 6th Dave Elliott has produced his ‘Hidden Malvern’ route. Expect small roads so take it steady, just 50 miles. The coffee stop is at ‘The Kettle Sings’ with its glorious views and a finish back at Dave and Pat’s house for a picnic lunch provided by yourselves. Start is from the Conquest Theatre Car Park in Bromyard [HR7 4LL] from 9.30am. Full details and route are on the website.
Section News July '23
Image: Our Open Day on 18th June attracted over 60 bikes with 28 newcomers to the event.
1.FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN JULY
Saturday 1st We have a visit to Nothing Bound Micro Brewery at Heightington [DY12 2XY] from 2.00pm. They have 1/3 pint taster glasses for beer and soft drinks are available they also have street food vendor on site. [Mexican?] . Take the turning in Dunley signposted Heightington and go approx 2 miles, notice on left verge opposite turning on right, brewery immediately on left with parking and seating indoors and outside.
Thursday 6th We have a visit to the Llangollen Motor Museum [LL20 8EE] starting from The Rose and Crown car park [WR15 8HA] at 9.00am. This quaint museum has an interesting collection of many unusual vehicles and motoring artefacts. There will be a £5.00 admission fee but we think well worth the price. A possible ride up Horseshoe pass to follow with a visit to the famous Ponderosa Cafe [LL20 8DR]
Section News June '23
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Our Section has a Breakfast meet on Thursday 25th May at the Athena Cafe in Ludlow [SY8 1RZ] from 9.30am. The cafe is just above the police station on the road into Ludlow from the island on the A49 with the large petrol station.
On WEDNESDAY 7th June we have been invited to join the Gwent Section member at the Baffle Haus Cafe near Pontypool at 11.00am [NP4 0AD]. A suggested route from the Cob House is on the web-site www.worcestervmcc.org . We will be leaving from there at 9.00am for anyone who wants to travel together.
On Monday 12th we have a ‘Bring a Bike night at the Bell [WR2 6QG] from 7.00pm.
Section News May '23
We usually get some warmth for our Easter ride-outs but not to be this year. Paul and Vanessa Myers have relocated to France so now enjoy their Royal Enfields in this glorious weather above, perhaps Spring will arrive in Worcestershire soon.
1.FORTHCOMING EVENTS
On Thursday 4th May Alan Williams has organised a ride entitled ‘Gospel Pass and Llangors’ over some of his favourite roads. The 58 mile route is on the website www.worcestervmcc.org and is written instructions. We are intending that this run is Second Man Drop Off so be sure you know how this works or you will get yourself and some of the group lost! The Start is from 10.00am at Oakchurch Garden Centre, Staunton on Wye [HR4 7NH] on the main A438.
On Monday 8th May our first outside Club ‘Bring a Bike’ Night from 7.00pm at the Bell [WR2 6QG]
On SATURDAY 13th Jonathan Parkes and David Malcomson have organised a run entitled ‘Shropshire Hill Climbs Revisited’ Starting from The Squirrel Ludlow [SY8 1LS] at 9.30am. The route will be on the website soon.
On Thursday 18th Bill Danks has organised W.W.W. [Willy’s Welsh Wander] starting from the Cob House[WR6 6YE] at 9.30am. The run is 69 miles to lunch at Oakchurch [see above] and a further 30 miles to tea at Burford House. The Website has the route sheets and a menu for the lunch which needs to be ordered via Bill at the start.
