Section News February 25
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN Febuary
Bewdley Bendswingin Thursday 20th February.
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
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.
Section News April '23
STOP PRESS
We have an application to become a new Section Chairman from a Mr M.Costa whose CV includes being the most successful person to run any motorcycle club in recent years. For further details see Allen House news below. !
APRIL EVENTS
On Monday 3rd we have our Club night at the Bell [WR2 6QG] from 7.30pm. A second Quiz night this year to test your up to date knowledge. Bring a pencil. Prizes will be available.
On Friday 7th Bob Arnold has organised his very popular Good Friday Run, with coffee stops at Cleobury Golf Club and the Larch Barn and lunch at the Mason’s Arms or the Cob House. The start is from The Cob House [WR6 6YE] from 9.30am. Route Sheets and description of this steady 50 mile run are on our website www.worcestervmcc.org
On Thursday 13th we have another new breakfast meeting venue at Hayley’s Kitchen, Hartlebury Castle [DY11 7XZ] from 10.00am
Section News March '23
A cold but dry February has allowed us to have a great turnout at all our events, thank you to everyone who attended.
Frank had a Valentine’s visit to his garden by a couple of ‘yoofs’ in their hot hatch which succeeded in mounting his Suzuki Jeep. Garage, heat pump and Suzuki all suffered damage but his bikes and Spitfire escaped. The things he’ll do to get a picture in the newsletter !!
Section News February '23
We have had a promising start to 2023, all our January events went ahead despite some very cold says and the odd flood. Thank you everyone who came along.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Our February events start on Monday 13th with a Fish and Chip Supper at the Bell [WR2 6QG] from 7.30pm followed by Bill Danks’s Fiendish Quiz. I am sure there will be prizes [but not for many of us]. {Remember if you want a Fish and Chip supper you need to have contacted John Porter [01386 553329] and paid the £9.00 cost well before the day}
On Thursday 16th we have invited the North Birmingham Group to join us at Rowberries Garden Centre Cafe [DY10 4QN] for a breakfast meeting from 9.30am . This is always a popular event with both sections, good food and…
Section News December '22
Welcome to our last newsletter of 2022, I am sure that you will agree that this last year has been great for getting out on the bikes and on only a few occasions have we got wet and, being able to ride into November without overnight frosts, has been a further blessing. One can only hope that 2023 will be equally kind and by now I hope you have received the programme of events for 2023 by e-mail.
Section News November '22
On Sunday October 2nd we had our celebratory Roy Lambert Ride-in to the Lion at Leintwardine . The Lion Staff were efficiency personified with a large indoor table and coffee and tea on arrival and excellent bacon sandwiches. Roy’s daughter, Anne, her partner Jude and his son John and his wife all came a good long way to celebrate their father’s outstanding contribution to the Worcester Section. They seemed to enjoy their morning and we thoroughly enjoyed their company. A ride-on back to the Cob House for those who wanted further refreshment went well.
Monday 10th was our Club night at the Bell with time for everyone to have a good natter
Thursday 13th had mid-week run starting from the Cob house and heading out towards Bridgnorth and coming back to a new lunch venue at The Harbour Inn at Arley. This runs was organised by Richard Bullock and several very positive reports about the lunch stop at the Harbour Inn in Arley have been received.
Section News October '22
WORCESTERSHIRE VMCC NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2022
Past Events.
On 4th August we had a pub night at the Berkeley Arms at Egdon and this proved to be a very popular venue with 27 riders attending. T The Nags Head at Peterchurch
On Sunday 7th Mike Davies took a group of 25 on his Hereford Revisited Run with stops at Westons cider Mill cafe in Much Marcle and a lunch stop at the Nags Head in Peterchurch.[above] Karen at the Nags Head managed to feed everyone who wanted food very generously especially as Mike had told her only 15 would be arriving!
Past Events.
On Thursday 1st September we had a breakfast meeting at the Wheelhouse Cafe Upton Marina 23 attendees who enjoyed a fine breakfast but we must remember they don’t open until 10.00am in future!
WORCESTER T.T.
On Sunday September 4th the Worcester Section organised the fourth running of their Worcester TT. This is a social run for small capacity bikes, oldies and three-wheelers. The route is our local version of the 37 mile TT course on the Isle of Man but has both Junior and Senior Courses to challenge machinery of different capacities and abilities..
Despite our advert in the VMCC journal coming out after the event we still managed 41 attendees and this year attracted a very varied and pleasing number of entries of all types. We had four pedal assisted mopeds and one belt drive from 1912, five three-wheelers and one combination and numerous other bikes of all ages and capacities.
Section News September '22
WORCESTERSHIRE VMCC NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2022
Past Events.
On 4th August we had a pub night at the Berkeley Arms at Egdon and this proved to be a very popular venue with 27 riders attending. T The Nags Head at Peterchurch
On Sunday 7th Mike Davies took a group of 25 on his Hereford Revisited Run with stops at Westons cider Mill cafe in Much Marcle and a lunch stop at the Nags Head in Peterchurch.[above] Karen at the Nags Head managed to feed everyone who wanted food very generously especially as Mike had told her only 15 would be arriving!
Past Events.
On 4th August we had a pub night at the Berkeley Arms at Egdon and this proved to be a very popular venue with 27 riders attending. T The Nags Head at Peterchurch
On Sunday 7th Mike Davies took a group of 25 on his Hereford Revisited Run with stops at Westons cider Mill cafe in Much Marcle and a lunch stop at the Nags Head in Peterchurch.[above] Karen at the Nags Head managed to feed everyone who wanted food very generously especially as Mike had told her only 15 would be arriving! We have sent her a big thank you e-mail and given her a glowing Trip Adviser report. A most enjoyable run even if Pete’s Panther stopped due to petrol starvation above Clyro, he had filled his red bike up but came on the black one, an easy mistake to make !!
Section News August '22
Past Events.
The Leaking Well Inn provided a fine breakfast for 13 of our group on the 30th June and 8 of us rode on from there to Barton Court in Colwall for their Classic Vehicle meet held on the last Thursday of each month. The cafe provides excellent coffee.
Ten members attended the Fox and Hounds Lulsley for lunch on 3rd July and were well cared for. Club night on the 11th , a ‘Bring a Bike’ night, attracted over 40 members again this month with a vast variety of machinery. Alan’s Flying Flea refused to start at the end of the evening until we threatened it with a plug spanner at which point it roared [sic] into life.
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