Old News 2012
11th
December
Bike
Stolen
Hi Guys,
One of our members, Andre Drodz has had his Virago stolen:
Stolen from Pudsey (Yorkshire, not the bear!) on Saturday
night
(1st
December)
1981 XV750 SE
Silver and black
Reg No: OAV 733W
The bike has a Zorstec 2 into 1 stainless steel exhaust system, apart from that it's completely original.
Speedo is in KPH with a Blue Bear conversion.
It has 2 screen mounts, but no screen.
The engine is stamped with the first 3 characters, but no numbers!
Please contact me in the first instance if you know anything of the whereabouts of this bike.
Best regards,
Mick
(Yorkies
Rep)
14th
November
Round
the
World
Will's
Blog
Update
Hi
all,
I
have
at
last
updated
my
blog.
http://willwandering.blogspot.com/
Ride
safe,
Will
11th
October
INTERNATIONAL RALLY - FINLAND 2013
(update)
Those considering going to Finland for the International Rally next year, should now note that the venue has now changed.
This could well be down to me, as I showed some concern that there was little or no 'cabin' type accommodation at the previous
Venue, and suggested that those travelling huge distances (including the Dutch, Belgiums etc) wouldn’t wish to carry tent equipment etc etc.
It seems that they have taken my comments on board, and changed things a little. The only change in reality is that the sailing from Stockholm,
will now be to Turku, as before, and not Helsinki as with the original site. The distance from Turku to the new location is 97 miles. I will arrange
for those intending to go, to be collected from Turku. That does include me by the way.
Accommodation seems to be available, but this 'must' come through me. I can start generating a list should people wish to share
4 berth cabins. I do know members who are going, that will be camping, so don’t think you will be alone, should you wish to camp.
The plan is this:
Harwich-Esbjerg - Overnight Ferry - Sun 2nd June
YCCDK Clubhouse - One Night - Mon 3rd June
Granna, Sweden Cabin Accommodation - One Night - Tues 4th June
Stockholm - Turku - Overnight Ferry - Wed 5th June
Rally Site - Thursday morning to Sunday
Turku - Stockholm - Overnight Ferry - Sun 9th June
Granna Cabins - Mon 10th June
YCCDK Clubhouse - Tues 11th June & Wed 12th June
Esbjerg - Harwich - Overnight Ferry - Thurs 13th June
Arrive Harwich - Around Midday Friday 14th June
See these details as a start:-
The dates for the International Rally in Finland are as previously informed from Thursday 6th June to Sunday
9th June 2013.
Please note that the location has been changed since the last info
New location in South-West Finland, Yyteri
www.topcampingyyteri.fi/en/index
Address: Yyterinsantojentie 28840, Pori, Finland.
The distance to Yyteri from Turku port is approx 160 kms (approx 97 miles).
There are cottages available (please see the descriptions for the cottages on the webpage) as well as tent places.
We shall keep you informed about the prices for the cottages, how to make reservation (one per country), rally fee etc. in the nearest future.
I would appreciate if I'll get one contact person for every country.
Regards
Kevin Hoyte
Chairman - Virago Star Owners Club
(see
previous
news
article)
26th
September
Jumpstart
Party
2013
Hi All,
Please find attached,
the flyer for Jumpstart next year. We are 'Back to Basics' in a pub but not the same one as 2 years ago. We will be 2 minutes of the motorway network so easy for everyone to get to. There are a few rooms available for those not wanting to camp in April priced at £15.00 per night not en suite and not including breakfast. These rooms will be on a first come first served basis and although tickets are being sold by Joy Mellalieu the rooms need to be booked through me please. If any of your members want a bed they MUST email me asap. The rooms cannot be for single use so I have put what rooms we have and how many beds below:
Room 1 - 3 singles
Room 2 - 2 singles
Room 3 - 2 singles
Room 6 - 2 singles and a double
Please note this is an every day pub not a hotel or restaurant so the rooms are basic and clean but not plush hence £15.00
ppnpn.
There is a also a Premier Inn about 10 minutes walk away called the Swinging Bridge (be careful as there are 2 nearby but one is at least 20 minutes walk and they refer to them as North and South).
Please note Bob and I are on holiday for the 1st two weeks of October so any emails I will not respond to straight away but will deal with on my return.
Thanks and hope to see some of you there.
Jo Aldam
Secretary Centre 6
9th
September
INTERNATIONAL RALLY - FINLAND 2013
Some news on next year’s International Rally in Finland has found their way to us now. The dates suggest a Thursday to Sunday Rally (3 nights) but I now understand it’s a '2
nighter'.
The cost of Rally Ticket is 55 Euro’s (£45) which includes 2 Dinners & 2 Breakfasts.
The venue is: Rantatie 5,
Hollola, Finland, and looks like it’s on a lake, not literally! The flyer suggests a boat ride across the lake is planned, and that the site has a beach and the usual sauna for those daring enough to get in naked!!! Their rules, not mine!
There are cabins available that can accommodate between 4 and 8 people. There will be an extra charge for these, and I need to understand how many cabins will be allocated to us (VSOC). There is room for up to 500 tents, so no problems with camping if you so wish. The advantage of having a cabin, is that you will probably not need to take a tent. That depends of course on stop-overs en route etc.
There will be 2 overnight ferry crossings (Harwich-Esbjerg & Stockholm-Helsinki) involved. Looking at the map, Helsinki is where we will be sailing into, as the site is around 68 miles from the port. I will look to arrange that we are picked up and taken to site, which should take around an hour & a half.
Further Details:-
Provisional Info at this early stage, as DFDS will need to confirm ferry crossing dates for 2013
This will be the 'main group' option I would expect.
Harwich-Esbjerg Overnight Ferry (DFDS) - Sunday 2nd June
YCC DK Clubhouse - Monday 3rd June
Cabins in Granna, Sweden - Tuesday 4th June
Stockholm-Helsinki Overnight Ferry (Viking Line) - Wednesday 5th June
Ride to Rally Site on Thursday 6th June
Rally site from Thursday lunchtime until Sunday mid afternoon
Leave Sunday and ride to Helsinki for overnight ferry
Helsinki-Stockholm Ferry - Sunday 9th June
Granna Cabins - Monday 10th June
YCC DK Clubhouse - Tuesday 11th June & Wed 12th June
Esbjerg-Harwich Ferry - Thursday 13th June
Friday 14th June - Back in the UK
Mileages
Esbjerg-YCC DK Clubhouse - 200 miles
YCC DK Clubhouse - Granna Sweden - 203 miles (plus 20 min ferry)
Granna - Stockholm Direct - 180 miles
Helsinki - Rally Site, Finland - 68 miles
Currencies - Danish Kroner, Swedish Kronor, Euro’s
Regards
Kevin
Hoyte
Chairman
-
Virago
Star
Owners
Club
(See
update
to
this
article)
4th
September
VSOC
Rally
Video
2012
Hello,
Here's another blockbuster for
you
all
to watch.
VSOC Rally Circuit 2012
Get the popcorn out and put your feet up for a feature length episode. If you were there you'll find yourself or your bike in here.
Filmed entirely on location this contains no computer generated action shots or body doubles.
All the characters are factual if unbelievable.
No members were seriously harmed in the making of this production
Blackjack.bob
16th
August
News from Sam Manicom
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Hi
everyone.
So
what's
going
on?
First
of
all,
I'm
delighted
to
have
the
chance
to
tell
you
that
the
completely
unabridged
version
of
Into
Africa
has
just
been
released
as
an
Audio
Book.
And
unlike
many
of
the
CD
versions
of
audio
books,
this
is
the
full
story!
Over
the
past
year
I’ve
had
regular
requests
to
do
this
and
when
I
realised
that
hardly
any
adventure
motorcycle
travel
books
have
been
released
in
audio
book
format,
I
thought
it
would
be
fun
to
have
a
go.
It
really
has
been
too.
A
real
voyage
of
discovery.
 Some
of
you
may
remember
that
we
posted
sample
excerpts
from
the
first
chapter
on
YouTube
last
year.
These
excerpts
were
posted
for
a
couple
of
reasons.
Firstly
would
there
be
any
real
interest?
And
was
I
the
really
the
right
person
to
narrate
the
book?
The
feedback
from
the
YouTube
sample
has
been
great.
I
hope
you
agree.
These
are
just
two
of
the
emails:
‘I’ve
read
Into
Africa
and
wondered
what
it
would
be
like
as
an
audio
book.
Listening
to
your
excerpts
made
me
feel
as
if
I
was
there
with
you
in
the
pub
listening
to
you
tell
tales
of
the
road,
but
better
still,
you
almost
had
me
smelling
the
smells
and
feeling
the
heat.
I
could
also
hear
the
fear
in
your
voice,
as
well
as
the
wonder.
I
hope
you
do
go
ahead
and
make
it
into
a
talking
book.’
‘Loved
the
excerpts
Sam.
I’ll
buy
a
copy
if
you
ever
make
it
into
an
audio
book.
But
it’ll
not
be
just
for
me.
My
Dad
has
ridden
bikes
since
he
was
a
teenager
but
his
eyesight
isn’t
good
enough
to
read
anymore.
I
know
he’d
really
enjoy
listening
to
your
adventures.’
Who
have
the
other
requests
come
from?
I’ve
had
face-to-face
comments
and
emails
from
people
who
commute
to
work
by
car,
travel
on
caravan
holidays,
from
motorcyclists
who
are
set
up
to
listen
as
they
ride
and
from
people
who
just
love
the
idea
of
listening
to
a
book
rather
than
read
it.
And
I’ve
had
a
significant
number
of
requests
from
two
other
groups
of
people.
Blind
people
relish
an
adventure
too,
and
what
about
those
people
who
have
the
constant
challenge
of
dyslexia?
Into
Africa
the
Audio
Book
is
for
all
of
you.
I
hope
you
enjoy.
 One
of
the
fun
things
about
this
whole
project
has
been
the
learning
curve
and
also
the
chance
to
spend
time
with
people
who
have
real
talent.
The
Kite
Recording
Studio
in
Cambridge
has
taken
me
through
the
whole
process
and
they’ve
been
great
fun
to
work
with.
We
really
wanted
to
add
music
into
the
book.
After
all,
if
we
were
going
to
have
a
go
at
a
new
project
then
we
were
going
to
make
it
the
best
we
could.
Al
Marconi,
Erwin
Keiles
and
friends,
plus
Two
Camels
Music
have
all
very
kindly
allowed
us
to
use
their
music
to
go
with
the
chapters.
Some
of
the
music
was
recorded
live
in
African
villages
as
the
villagers
sat
jamming,
drinking
beer
and
making
each
other
laugh.
Africa
is
a
fun
place
to
travel;
in
a
major
part
because
of
the
people.
I
hope
you’ll
enjoy
listening
to
Into
Africa.
It
gives
you
the
chance
to
escape
onto
the
roads
of
this
amazing
continent
for
nearly
11
hours.
You
can
buy
the
audio
book
here:
If
you
are
tempted,
but
need
a
little
more
information,
well,
just
have
a
look
to
see
what
readers
have
very
kindly
been
saying about
the
paperback
version.
 It
would
be
a
huge
help
if
you’d
pass
my
news
to
your
friends
and
mates
on
forums
and
the
like.
Thanks
in
advance
for
that!
And
(I
can’t
believe
I’m
about
to
write
this
but…)
it’s
now
not
so
long
until
Christmas
so
perhaps
this
would
be
the
ideal
gift
to
give?
Good
grief!
How
commercial
was
that?!
The
Into
Africa
audio
book
is
distributed
by
Open
Book
Audio.
ISBN:
978-0-9556573-5-1
I
hope
you
all
have
had
brilliant
adventures
this
Summer,
and
that
the
sun
stays
with
us
all
through
the
Autumn.
All
the
best,
Sam
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8th
August
Single Wheel Bike Trailer - £2,250
All,
I finally found this manufacture who has his business 2 miles from me, of this Mono-Trail trailer and visited it today and I was very impressed with the product, it's definitely in the
BMW/Mercedes league re design, style, build, practicality and finish......even I want one.
Eric, the designer and owner of this product business, has been making them for a number of years and each one is built/finished to fit and match the clients bike. He does not have units sitting on the shelf as he has to design/make the coupling to fit the bike and he also gets them sprayed in the matching bike colour. This is a very well made product and for the price of £2,250 inclusive, I think it's worth it.
..and because it has one wheel which allows for a slim trailer width, it's easy to filter through traffic without worrying that you might clout a vehicle.
Eric explained to me how it's made and why it has certain design features and he uses top quality components re suspension, wheel, lighting, electrics, bike mounts.
If you want one, you have to be prepared to leave your bike with him for one whole day so that he can work out the best coupling design for your bike and colour match your bike paint finish. If necessary, he has arranged for the local pub in the village to put you up for the night (at your cost).
Contact Eric direct if you want to place an order or ask questions:-
[email protected]
or Tel: 01379 898535
I took 2 videos while I was there and I've posted them on YouTube:-
The Trailer video can be seen here:-
http://youtu.be/8M0SPzh9nFg
The Chassis video can be seen here:-
http://youtu.be/Vw8PgdlnreE
I've also asked him if he'd like to bring a trailer to my pavolva party this coming 18th so C10 members attending such can see it. I've yet to get his answer on this.
Regards
Martin
Yates
(C10)
1st
August
Mobilise
a
Health
Worker
27th
June
Classic
Motorbikes
Newsletter
www.classic-motorbikes.net
have recently launched their own FREE monthly classic bike newsletter, edition 3 (June 2012) it's 9 pages long and contains an RD350LC write-up.
The direct link to the newsletter can be found here,
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If you would like to subscribe, then simply visit the following link -
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or follow them on Facebook,
www.facebook.com/classic.motorbikes
or
both.
The website contains hundreds of well-written classic bike road tests and reviews, all available for free, without subscription. They boast a popular forum and a database of over 12,000 images!
What are you waiting for....
26th
June
Exclusive 10% discount for forum users at MCNbikesforsale.com
Hello,
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Here is the exclusive discount code which we have arranged for your forum users: VSOC
Kind regards,
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01733 468035
[email protected]
linkedin.com/in/nicolafox1
12th
June
UK
Motorcycle
Shows
Website
PRESS RELEASE
New website aimed at the motorcycle show visitor
Full listings of all the major motorcycle shows in 2012
- Direct weblinks to all the shows on one website
- Advance ticket sales where applicable
- Gallery's of the best bikes from each show as they happen
- Next 5 shows in the calendar featured on the home page
- Video's of shows and show reports
- Links to some of the regular leading show exhibitors
- A complete one stop information site for the show visitor
If you would like any further information about this site, or the sister website
for the Motorcycle Show Traders Association
www.msta.org.uk
just call John on 0208 669 6400 or email
[email protected]
8th
June
Guided Tours in Northern Spain- Special Offer
Mototouring Asturias
Avda de Lugo nº26-Bajo
33400-Aviles
Spain
www.mototouring.es
Estimated colleagues;
We offer discover the charms of North of Spain through Motorcycle guided routes by our land, you will admire our beautiful landscapes and enjoy our roads all the year round.
In addition, we would like to give the
traveler
the opportunity to taste the delights of our gastronomy, know our culture, customs and if they want, do some of the activities we recommend.
All our services are developed from the premise of offering the highest quality ,starting with the selection of the routes and continuing with housing, restaurants and cultural activities. We wish and expect it to be unforgettable experience that you remember a lifetime.
We want to guide our clients not only in the roads but to give them the opportunity to enjoy what our land offers. Our intention is that everyone who comes to visit, return more often.
Therefore, they will be accompanied by two expert local guides who will offer explanations in Spanish, English and Portuguese along the whole tour.
All members of Virago Star Owners Club will obtain a 10% discount.
Ismael Sampedro Rodriguez
http://www.mototouring.es/eng/index.html
28th
May
Kevin
Hoyte
-
Honorary
Member
of
YCC
DK
As some of you may know Kevin has been travelling to Denmark for many years mainly as part of a VSOC contingent to an event in that part of the world.
He has also attended many other functions at the
Yamaha
Custom
Club
(Denmark) club house during the 15 year bond/friendship between the 2 clubs.
Jan Janell who runs the YCCDK felt that Kevin had been paramount in forging the very good relations we have with his club and following on from his own Honorary membership of the VSOC a few years previously made a decision that a lifetime Honorary membership would be awarded to him.
The presentation and speeches were made after the Danish International in 2011 at the club house and a certificate and ‘ patch ‘ were presented.
I could tell by the look on Kev’s face that this was completely out of the blue as he accepted the certificate and club ‘ patch ‘ which is only available to members, unlike YCC patches from other countries which can be purchased.
Kevin is the only UK member to have received this honour and I am sure is very proud of this achievement.
Peter Gauntlett
Vice Chairman
Virago Star Owners Club
Below are some photos of the occasion.
More pictures of the
presentation can be seen here.
8th
May
Paignton
Bike
Weekend
on
Video
Hello,
Well
that's all done and dusted now and the film is on
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QkhmgLc3wM
See
you
all
soon,
Blackjack
Bob
19th
April
Will
English
-
Back
from
Gambia
Well I have been back a few weeks now, though I did have quite a scare on my return. It was thought that I may have picked up Malaria, however the blood tests have proven negative!
I just wanted to thank all those who helped me both with donations and moral support during my 3,500 mile trip to Bansang Hospital to deliver 12 Honda C90's.
The trip was a Journey of discovery! As our average speed was 45 MPH our daily ride was often over 12 hours long. My bottom is still in recovery mode!
I am now busy preparing for my round the world trip, the start date has now slipped a few days to May 5th due to visa issues.
I am also writing a piece for the clatter but with over 1,000 pictures to choose from the difficulty is deciding which ones to publish!
Once again thanks to all who have supported me.
Will English
Centre
4
10th
April
Salisbury
&
Reading
MAG
Videos
Here's
a
Video
from
the
Reading
MAG
Show
Also
Video
from
Salisbury
MAG
day
Blackjack
Bob
18th
March
2012 Carole Nash Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show
-
Now on You
Tube
View
the
show
on
YouTube
This year we had 8 bikes on display along with a birthday cake and candles for the Dragstar and the Warrior.
Blackjack.bob
3rd
March
Grand
Dinner
Dance
2013
Hi
all,
Please
find our flyer for the 2013 grand dinner / dance in Harrogate, this time I have had long talks with the Cairn Hotel and they have given us all the rooms above the ballroom and lower floors and as such the
VSOC
will have the majority of hotel to ourselves.
Could you please pass this flyer on to your members and ask for those wishing to attend either for the
Saturday
or as a lot did this year stay for the weekend, a deposit of £20 per person is required together with the names in the party.
A draw is made at the end of the year from all the names and a lucky couple will be given a free upgrade to the honeymoon suite, also the hotel will once again give us £100 and someone on the night will be £100 richer.
We are in the process of looking at the entertainment and will have some new ideas for the
Saturday
night.
We have negotiated special drink offers again, as at last they realise that cheaper drinks means more takings.
On the
Saturday
members will get their room / a 4 course meal served in the ballroom / the entertainment / and an all you can eat breakfast in the morning.
We have a limit on the numbers of 170 people and you can be sure these places will go
quickly.
Many thanks for your time, if you need more info please mail me.
Regards,
Terry Lewis
(2012 photos are on the
Yorkies website and the
National
Photo
Gallery)
28th
February
VSOC
at
Uttoxeter Classic Motorcycle Show 2011
This took longer to sort out than I first thought it would but its finally there. In all it lasts about
25minutes and covers every aspect of the weekend that we spent there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGmv_MSN3c8&feature=youtu.be
View it in full screen mode and if your computer has surround sound its a bonus.
Blackjack.bob
27th
February
Will's
Gambia
Trip
-
Update
Hi all,
This is a video shoot we did on Sunday, think
it's quite good...
http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/12483
Spot the VSOC sticker on the front of my bike :-)
Cheers
Will
15th
February
Will's
Gambia
Trip
-
Update
I just wanted to say a BIG THANK
YOU to all Centres that have made kind donations to this worthy cause.
We have hit the headlines and had a 2 page spread in the local paper.
Here is a link to the article
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/
My trip preparation has been overshadowed by the loss of my dear Dad last Friday. So the Honda will have a VSOC sticker and a plaque that will read "Donated in memory of Bill English"
The team have decided that the trip will be dedicated to my Dad.
I will of course send you updates and provide a trip report for all to read.
Thanks once again
Will Centre 4 Rep
6th
February
Janet
Butterworth's
New
Stryker
Just thought I would send you a pic of me and my Stryker. It is the only one in the UK and we imported it at the end of last year. We didn’t go through a dealer, Steve did it all himself. He got himself a Raider as well.
He has lowered the bike for me and I have only done 73 miles so far as it is not a good time of year to get a new bike.
Thought the members would be interested in it and if they need any advice or guidance on how to import one for themselves, they can contact Steve on
[email protected]
The first picture is the stock bike before being loaded to the crate in California. The second one was taken on Sunday after a very cold ride.
Regards,
Janet Butterworth
5th
February
New
VSOC
Fleece
If
you're
interested
in
having
a
new
VSOC
Embroidered
Fleece,
these
are
the
details:
Excellent quality fleece, embroidered with a large VSOC logo on the front and club name on the sleeve.
Colours Black or Navy
Sizes: S (36/38) M (40) L (42) XL (44) XXL (46/48) 3XL (50/52)
Cost inc P&P £38
I need to compile a minimum order of 15, so if you would like one please email
[email protected]
and
register
your
interest.
29th
January
What to take with you when driving in France
Top Tips: Driving in France
France is just a short hop over the English Channel but for some, driving in an unknown environment can be a daunting task.
It is important to remember that for the most part it’s just like driving in the UK. The main difference is that in France, you drive on the right hand side of the road and overtake on the left. Just take things slowly at first and make sure you use your mirrors - having experienced driving in busy traffic in the UK, you’ll be sure to pick it up in no time.
Upon arrival at Dunkirk port you will soon realise that all the motorways you need and areas you want to visit are clearly signposted. France and the rest of Europe are literally just hours away with DFDS Seaways.
To put your mind at ease, we have put together a list of useful things to remember when driving in France:
What should you take with you?
Documentation:
If driving in France you should be prepared to provide the following documents:
Full, valid driving license (with paper counterpart if you have a photocard license) Original vehicle registration document Motor insurance certificate Passport International Driving Permit (if necessary)
Equipment:
Motorists in France are required by law to have access to specific items when driving. Be prepared and ensure you have the following:
Warning triangle (this excludes motorcycles) Reflective jackets Headlamp Adaptors (available in our onboard shop) GB sticker (UK registered vehicles displaying Euro-plates (circle of 12 stars above the national identifier on blue background) do not need a GB sticker) Headlamp adjustment for driving on the right Disposable breathalyser kits Spare bulb kit Snow chains (for vehicles using snow-covered roads – see relevant road signs).
Driving regulations (France)
Driving license
Drinking alcohol:
Our advice: if you drive, don’t drink alcohol.
Motorists must have no more than 0.05 per cent or more (0.02% for bus/coach drivers) of alcohol in their bloodstream. Saliva drug tests may be used to determine if alcohol has been consumed and penalties include fines, imprisonment and/or confiscation of license.
Seat belts:
Passengers in the front and rear seats must wear seat belts.
Children:
It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure all passengers under 18 are appropriately restrained.
Children under the age of 10 must not travel on the front seats of vehicles, unless there are no rear seats or the rear seats are already occupied with children under 10 or there are no seat belts. In this situation, babies (under13kg) must be carried in a rear facing baby seat.
Speed:
The following national speed limits apply:
Built-up areas: 31 mph (50 km/h) Outside built-up areas: 55 mph (90 km/h) Urban motorways and dual carriageways separated by a central reservation: 68 mph (110 km/h) Motorways: 80 mph (130 km/h)
Holders of EU driving licenses exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 km/h will have their licenses confiscated on the spot by the police.
Disabled parking access:
Parking discs for ‘blue zone’ parking areas can be obtained from police stations, tourist offices and some shops.
(the
above
is
an
article
originally
on
the
following
website
www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/ferry-routes/ferry-to-france/driving-tips/)
11th
January
Will's
off
to
Gambia
(Pt.
2)
Hi all,
Just thought I would give you an update to my Gambia trip.
Thanks to the 2 Centres that have donated to a very worth cause.
I now have a C90 which I purchased for £550, which on arrival at the Bansang Hospital will be handed over to be used as doctors/nurse vehicle.
We leave Portsmouth on Sunday the 4th March 2012 at 11:00 hrs, I think we should be there around 9am (but will confirm nearer the date). so anyone wishing to wave the mad lot off is welcome.
There is still a strong chance that a TV crew will be following us (will let you know as soon as its confirmed).
Pics today are from my first day out, it was very very wet and cold but felt I had to get some miles in (after all its only 3,000 miles from Santander to Gambia lol
Any centre wishing to donate please feel free to send the cheques to me but made out to
VSOC
Centre 4
Cheers,
Will
Centre 4 Rep
See
Will's
earlier
news
here
5th
January
Stolen
Bike
A close friend of mine, Graham Barber, (ex-Royal Marine and Royal British Legion Rider) has had his motorbike stolen overnight 3rd/4th January, in Wickford, Essex. Bike Details:
BMW R1200GSA
Reg: AY09 GFU
Red/Black
Givi Top Box
Any information to either myself, Essex Police or via the webmaster at
www.rblr.co.uk
Very many thanks for any assistance in catching these thieving scum and 'hopefully' getting the bike back.
Best
regards,
Stay
safe out there.
Gibbo
07778 896540
Dep Rep, The SMUGGLERS
VSOC, C15 Kent & East Sussex
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
5th
January
Yorkies
News
Hi and welcome.
Following the Yorkies AGM on 3rd January 2012 I am now introducing myself as the new Yorkies Rep.
I must express great thanks to the outgoing Rep, the one and only Terry Lewis!
As I was Deputy Rep for the last two years and Terry mentioned that he would be standing down in 2012, I was formally asked if I’d like to take the position of Rep. I thought that this was a natural follow on from being Deputy Rep and I had no hesitation in accepting the proposal.
Terry very kindly took me under his wing and gave me more duties within the club and also let me `chair` parts of our meetings, thus giving me a taste of what I would be up for in the future.
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Terry
Lewis
being
presented
his
plaque
by
Mick
Bryan
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After the AGM, I presented Terry with a black glass plaque for his outstanding contribution to the Yorkies, during his time as Rep.
The plaque was inscribed with the words;
Terry lewis
Yorkies Rep 2006 – 2012
For
Outstanding commitment,
Support and enthusiasm
As Yorkies Rep.
Thank you
From all the
Yorkies.
Sandie presented Sue with a crystal flower vase,
which was inscribed with the words;
To Sue
Behind every great man, is a great woman.
Thank you
From all the Yorkies
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Terry is staying on the committee as Yorkies Deputy Rep and as always, Sue will be by his side!
Many thanks to Sandie, who has been of great support and her ability to steer me in the right direction when I get into a mess with this damned laptop!
To end, I’d like to thank everyone for their unanimous support of me at the Yorkies AGM and I hope I can return the favour by `doing you proud` in this important role in our club!
I think most of you Rep's will already know me but for those that don't, I'm the Yorkie with the red Mohawk hairstyle and the gold teeth!
Best regards
Mick Bryan
Yorkies Rep
Email:
[email protected]
Tel:
07752 341131
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