H.O.G.® Chapter 6655
CONTENTS
May 2014
Official Newsletter of the Great Western Chapter
Features 8 - Bikefest to Burnham 10 - Boys Only Weekend 12 - Cross Border Incursions 18 - Mr & Mrs Winkworth
Regulars 2 - Director’s Cut 3 - Secretary’s Update 4 - From the Front 5 - Cangen Cymraeg 6 - Ladies of Harley 7 - Cockers Bits 13 - Pete & Duncan’s Pump Stop 16 - Mencap 19 - At a Glance
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Director’s Cut
By Barry “Bazzzzer” Aggett
Hi All, As per that well known song by Thin Lizzy, “The Boys are back in town”, the GWC boys are back after their weekend away and now “hanging out in Dino’s PJ’s”, no not pyjamas! The route took in some of the best roads and scenery in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. Well that was the plan!
Our lucky free rally ticket winner for April was Andrea Payne. As you read this edition, a gang of us will, hopefully, be enjoying glorious sunshine in St Tropez, gorging on the finest French cuisine, moules frites with a dumpy bottle and taking in the party atmosphere of the Riviera coastline. Yet another chance for me to practice my pathetic attempt at franglais, mangetout, mangetout Rodney!
The Cross Hands Hotel Meeting in April was well attended for the MAG presentation by Ian Mutch. Ian gave an interesting insight into the history of MAG, including the campaigns they’ve been inUnfortunately, the weather had other plans on the volved in to help mitigate some of the punitive legisSaturday and we were shrouded in foggy mist for lation aimed at us motorcyclists. Many thanks to Ian most of the day. Visibility over Dartmoor, and the for taking the time to visit us. Also to Gareth Swanride along the top of Chesil Beach, was only as far son, Rolling Hills Director who attended to give deas the tail light of the bike in front. Should I be surtails of the BBHB and last, but not least, to Sonja prised,? No, not really; I just add it to my list, along Beddow for another industrious night on her sewing with Ben Nevis, The Elan Valley and The Black Formachine. est which were exactly the same! Stephanie continues to do a sterling job on the charWeather aside, it was a great weekend and a ity fund-raising with “cashless” donations such as chance for us blokes to enjoy being blokes! Many old clothes, stamps and ink cartridges, so please thanks to Peter Roberts, Chris Harding and the ride keep those coming. Later in the year, Stephanie will crew teams for making it all run like clockwork. be leading from the front with her parachute jump The rally season is now in full swing, as always kick- and is looking for volunteers to join her. I would love ing off with the Cider Rally, followed by the Big Bank to say yes but unfortunately I’ll be washing my hair Holiday Bash (BBHB) and then our very own Hogs that day, so perhaps another year! Chicken or what! in the Hayfields (HITH). Later in the year GWC will No doubt we’ll be arranging a rideout to applaud be off to the Fenlanders Rally and TITG’s. New for and cheer as they glide back to earth! Please see this year, the Black Mountains Chapter will be hold- Stephanie’s article for more details. ing their Cabin Fever event, in early August, at Finally, if you’re taking part in the Chapter ChalGoytre Valley Holiday Park, Port Talbot. lenge mileage programme please be aware I’ll be On the subject of rallies can I please remind all posting the forms to H.O.G® member services by the GWC members that HITH is YOUR rally, so don’t be end of May. complacent and leave your ticket purchase to the For full details of all our events, please visit the weblast minute. For any new members, who may not site as this is being frequently updated as events have attended a rally before, this is a great opporfirm up and if you find anything missing please retunity to get to know your fellow members better, so mind us, we’re only human! don’t be shy, come and join the fun. As always, we’re looking for your help at our rally, either with preparations before, or over the weekend. So, if you can spare some time it will be much appreciated. Please contact Andy Kendall Sr for the gate roster and Jane Scott for the hospitality tent roster.
Barry “Bazzzzer” Aggett Director Email: baznjac@gmail.com Home: 01291 620371 Mobile: 07907 351650
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Secretary’s Update
Well, only 63 days until our very own GWC Rally, as I write this during the Easter weekend. It will be around 40 days to go by the time you read this. I hope, like me, you have bought your rally ticket and your sunscreen! You’ll not want to miss the performance by the Gurzels, the rest of the entertainment and the fabulous rideout!
By Yvonne Roberts been finalised by Primary Officers and approved by Duncan White, should be called Operational Policies and sent to H.O.G® for approval. The date of our next Committee Meeting is May 17th. A full copy of the minutes can be obtained by request from me. I have the usual selection of merchandise available, including large and small rockers and patches, pin grips and fleeces. I have also ordered the new H.O.G® patches and rockers and fleeces with the new logo. Look at the Merchandise page on our website for full details and how to order, or see me at Club nights.
It was good to see such a big turnout at our April Club night at the Cross Hands to hear the presentaLet’s give a warm welcome to Ron Newman from tion by Ian Mutch, President of MAG. Andrea and Cardiff, who has just joined GWC Greg Payne had come over from Barry to join us for the meeting and they were rewarded with Andrea winning the free Rally ticket monthly draw. Sonja Beddow worked her socks off, sewing on patches all evening, raising money for Mencap. Philo kept her going with glasses of Coca Cola. Thanks Sonja! We held our monthly GWC Committee Meeting on Saturday April 12th. We agreed that the GWC blog on our website has become redundant, so Chris and Peter are creating and testing a Members’ Area to replace it. They will be reporting back on progress at our June Committee Meeting. Stephanie is looking at ways in which we can support Mencap without parting with our money. So she’s hoping to put together a list of members who would be willing to give a few hours of their time to Mencap. Anita reported that all the planning for the GWC activities in 2014 were now complete and tickets for our GWC Christmas Party were selling well. We agreed that we need to promote our GWC Rally Also welcome Mick Grant from Bristol, who has and remind our members that it is an important joined the Chapter. event in the GWC calendar. Ride safe, After much research on good quality gazebos by Tony James, we agreed to purchase new ones. Yvonne We agreed that, in line with our Operational Policies, the LOH London trip, which is planned for November, is open to GWC lady members only. We agreed that our revised By-laws, which had
Secretary Email: yvonne.s.roberts@gmail.com Home: 01225 751017
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From The Front
By Alan “Big Al” Stokes
Hi All Firstly, this month, I would like to notify you all of a change to the advertised “Hogs in the Hayfields” rally ride-out. As I’m sure most of you are aware, we have planned a ride route that would take in the Avebury Stones area. We thought it quite appropriate as the ride day actually falls on the Summer Solstice. Well, that is all about to change. Unfortunately, we have been informed that the Police are now shutting off all the roads in the immediate area until mid-afternoon. It’s them damn Druids causing havoc everywhere they go. Anyway, this being the case, it makes sense to avoid the area completely. We really do not want to get caught up in a convoy of clapped out camper vans and hippies. So, as I write, the team, well Dave “LBD” Roberts to be precise, is in the process of planning an alternative ride for that day. When complete I will get it posted on the website, so look out for that one. I’m sure it will still take in some fantastic roads and scenery. Please join us. Talking of rides, the season is now in full swing and it is good to see that the ride-outs are being well supported. For your pleasure, we will endeavour to keep the variety of roads and destinations fresh where possible. …. And so to conclude this month’s ramblings, here are the forthcoming rides.
cruise through the Somerset Levels, climb up Cheddar Gorge and finish at Gordano Services for Tiffin. This is classed as a Level B ride, mainly on A & B roads and circa 110 miles. Sunday 8th June - Ian Mead & Black Mountains Chapter "West Coast Ride" This ride has been organised by Ian Mead and the Black Mountains Chapter ride team. Please join them if you fancy a ride around the coast of West Wales. Meet at McDonald's, Pencoed (M4/J35) for 09.15 a.m. Be fuelled up ready to depart at 09.45 a.m. The route will head off on the A48 to Pyle and join the M4 at Margam. From here the ride will stay on the M4 to Pont Abraham and then the A48 to St Clears stopping at the forge garage for fuel etc. It will then take the A40 to Llandewi Velfrey, and then the A478 to Cardigan, the A487 to Synod Inn, A486 to New Quay where there will be a 1 hour lunch break. Leaving New Quay the ride will head for Llanarth, then A487 to Aberaeron and stop for fuel. It’s then the A482 to Lampeter, A40, A487 to Llandelio and through Ammanford joining the M4 and on to the Swansea HD Dealership where the ride will finish. This is classed as a Level C ride of circa 185 miles on mostly A roads with some motorway. Until the next time, have fun and ride hard.
Sunday 18th May - Hard, Wide, Slim... & Barney
Alan “Big Al” Stokes
“The Legendary Isle of Avalon”
Assistant Director & Head Road Captain
After visiting Tintagel, legendary home to King Arthur, on the Boys Own Weekend, what better than to visit his final resting place in Glastonbury Abbey. Join us at Severn View (Aust) Services (M48/J1) for 09.30 a.m. Pleased be fuelled up and ready to depart for 10.00 a.m. Via curiously named landmarks (Earthcott, Boxbush, Brassknocker Hill, Cannard's Grave) this scenic route will take us to the Isle of Avalon (Glastonbury) for lunch. Our return journey will
For those last minute updates please call the “Hotline” on 08444 994508 and please keep a check on the website for changes. Please see below some guidance details of the rides: Level A - Short and easy below 100 miles round trip. Level B - Fine for average riders but may be a bit longer. Level C - Can include some complex sections but mainly a longer duration.
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Cangen Cymraeg
Bonjour mes HarleyDavidson amis. By the time you are reading this article myself and the rest of the St Tropez gang should be on the last day of our French sojourn, sampling the delights of the Black
By Greg Payne and its President Ian Mutch was giving a presentation of MAG’s aims and also their achievements. It was a good night as my other half Andrea won £25 for a free HITH Rally ticket.
The Cangen meeting at St Marys, the next day, was reasonably well attended with Bazzer outlining various forthcoming events. Due to Steph’s absence her husband Barney gave information about forthcoming charity events especially the Tandem Parachute Jump. Pete and Yvonne Roberts Bull Pub in Coquelles. dropped a bit of a bombshell by announcing they would not be attending future Cangen meetings, What’s been happening since the last article? due to travel costs and distance - for them it is a Well, 50 GWC males bonded over copious 180 mile round trip. As you may be aware our amounts of beer and cider in a rain-sodden and HOGS IN THE HAYFIELDS RALLY is only 7 misty Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. I believe an weeks away and I urge members to support your article is on the way to the Editor. Note to organis- Chapter by purchasing rally tickets. It greatly reers for next year, can we do the Boys Weekend in lieves any trepidation on the Rally Committee if July/August please? members buy their tickets early and you do get a My Glide, in anticipation of a 2000 mile French trip, chance of winning £25. As you know, last year’s had a service and 2 tyres (gulp) which left my slush rally was a great success and the profits made have been ploughed back into buying new marfund distinctly unhealthy. quees. I also had a phone call, which I must admit, I It was also decided that there will be NO Cangen thought to be a wind up, from a promotional firm meeting on the 14th May 2014 as no Primary Combased in Bristol. They explained that they were mittee Members could attend as they are swilling making a video for an insurance comparison site French plonk, eating frogs legs and stinking of Garrun by Tescos and they wanted to enter the world of motorcycle insurance. It was explained that they lic at the St Tropez Rally. wanted motorcyclists to tell of their experiences, So, in a nutshell that’s it. Sorry if I have left anygood or bad, of motorcycling. They got my contact thing important out, but I am getting on a bit. details from the GWC website. Well I wasn’t doing anything the following day so I agreed to meet Greg them at my house. Chris and 2 delightful female Cangen Cymraeg Rep. assistants turned up at the appointed hour with a big video camera and boom microphone. After a cursory talk Chris wanted to film on Barry Island and also wanted a ride on me Glide. So, off we went to Marcos café (Gavin and Stacey fame) and there they filmed me waffling on about my experiences with the mighty GWC which took about 2 hours. Chris was delighted and said a fee would be sent to me in the next couple of days. I asked Chris how long would my interview last he said “Oh about 30 seconds”. The fee duly arrived which I donated to Mencap. I also attended the GWC meeting at the Cross Hands, Old Sodbury, as I had recently joined MAG
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Ladies of Harley
By Jane Scott
Hi Ladies, Here we are again and another month has passed. Sorry I’m not at the meeting, but St Tropez has been calling for such a long time that I can’t believe it’s really here and I even get to celebrate my 21st in France, lol. Well, what’s there to report? Oh yes, we have now
whole time in the café with no time left for browsing around the shops. We said our goodbyes to the Ladies that didn’t ride that day and then it was onwardbound to Chippenham, passing through Devizes and a little village called Tiddleywink, which I thought was cute. We arrived in Chippenham with a few spots of rain and said our farewells. Steph then travelled back to Riders (I hope it wasn’t too pricey) taking Jean and Julie with her. Lou rode straight home and Jenny and myself went back to the M4 and thankfully stayed just behind the rainstorm. Well, I for one enjoyed the day and Steph has promised to take us back when the sun shines, as we did miss out on a lot of scenery. So I would like to say thanks Steph and thank you Ladies for turning up, whether it be on yer bike or in the car. Watch this space for our next adventure. Well Ladies, our own rally is fast approaching and I have a few names down for the Hospitality Tent rota. If you are able to help in any way I will be taking names at the June meeting. Previously the donations from the tent has gone to Breast Cancer but, for a complete change, this year we will be supporting Prostate Cancer just to show support for our men and raise awareness. Gurzels Update
gone up by one. No longer “The Famous 5” we can now say we’re “The Super 6”. The LOH ride to Marlborough was a great day. I thought it was going to be doomed as Steph, our road captain, had a little trouble with her bike but, thanks to Riders, she rode a brand new 1200 Sporty out of the show room. However, feeling a little cautious of marking it, she didn’t even strap her wets on. Brave girl - I was freezing, so no change there though. Anyway, it was a great day. We took the scenic route to Castle Coombe, a very picturesque village, then into Avebury past the stones and what seemed like a lot of white horses and onwards to Marlborough to find a parking space. My sister had warned me in advance that they are really hot on issuing parking tickets, so it was 2 bikes in the town and 3 of us behind Waitrose. Jen quickly did her weekend shopping and we then took over Waitrose Café, where we were joined by Mrs JJ, plus Jenny and Mandy in the Pink Smart Car. We had a 2hr parking ticket and spent the
Yes we‘re getting there and practice makes perfect so our next rehearsal is on the 31st May – Keeeeeep Dancing xx The LOH weekend deadline is on the 24th May, so there is still time to put your name down. All details are on the GWC web page or contact myself for more information. Just a little thought, if you have any unwanted Harley t-shirts or any other items, Steph would be glad to have them for Mencap. Her contact details can be found at the back of this issue of RoadHOG. Well Ladies, I think that’s it for this month. I’m sure there will be plenty of tales to tell from St Tropez. Take Care All Jane x Ladies of Harley Email: janescott61@hotmail.co.uk Mobile: 07894 086626
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Cockers Bits
By Anita Cockwell
sleeping in the great outdoors!! If you intend joining the main official GWC group would you please start Hi All, to let me know asap please, so we can gauge group I’m sorry to have missed size. this month’s Club night Bristol Bike Show – Sat 16th August but St Tropez was calling and I couldn’t resist. Always a good day to show your bike off and collect If you remember, we money for our charity, Mencap, by rattling a bucket started arranging this at the passers-by. It’s free to attend, so just let me trip with Greg and know you are coming and, if you want to park your Eurocamp way back into last year and, as you’re bike (there are time restrictions so you must be reading this, we’ll be making our way home. I’m there before 9.00 a.m. and can’t move away until pleased to say that over 50 Chapter members took 17.00 p.m. for ‘Elf and safety’), please drop me an up the offer of staying at the Port Grimaud site, email with your registration. Don’t want to get your ® where the H.O.G rally is actually taking place, so bike dirty? Then just come along and sit with the we didn’t have far to stagger back (that’s if we can others in our GWC marquee (OK, tent to some) and be bothered to pull ourselves away from our imchew the cud with others or relax and people-watch. promptu BBQ parties and Chapter sing-alongs). Tickets for this year’s Christmas Party, to be held More on that in next month’s mag. This trip will have at The Alveston House Hotel, Thornbury, Sat 13th given us a taster of the Eurocamp accommodation December are selling well and, at time of writing, I so, if all goes well, we can use them again for future only have 18 left. So, if you want a ticket (or two) trips and tours to keep costs down. then get me your £10 deposit asap and don’t delay Hogs in the Hayfields (yes our very own rally) – cause they will go! 20th to 22nd June The hotel is held exclusively for GWC. The hotel So not long to go now! Have you bought your ticket has 13 std/twin double rooms at £89.50 including and if not why? Come on and support your rally. breakfast, a few superior rooms @ £109.50 and a Tickets are on sale now from Tony James. Please deluxe room @£124.50 (also known as the Honeyread the application form fully as you’ll see that moon suite!) and 5 single rooms. Please clearly along with your payment you must provide a selfstate that you are a Great Western Chapter member addressed, stamped envelope so that tickets can be to ensure that you get the discounted rates shown. posted back to you. If you don’t, then you will need Please ring the hotel direct to book on 01454 to collect your tickets from the tagging tent on arri415050. val. We are also selling tickets at Club nights, so Alternative accommodation is at The Premier Inn have your money/cheque books ready. (Bristol Alveston, which is literally within walking Volunteers are needed to help with setting up/ distance of The Alveston House Hotel). Again, dismantling the rally site. Please contact Tony on please book direct with hotel. Their website is his email syston@btinternet.com as many hands www.premierinn.com make light work! Dress code - Black tie/smart please. Fenlanders (East of England) Rally – 24th to 27th Catch up with you soon. July An official GWC group ride to the rally on the ThursCheers. day is being arranged, so join the group and make a grand entrance. You need to purchase your own Anita “Cockers” rally tickets at £30.00 from the Fenlanders Chapter Activities Officer website (www.fenlandershog.com). Although it’s camping only (hotels nearby are fully booked) don’t Email: accockwell@yahoo.com let that put you off attending, as it’s really great; be- Mobile: 07841 617477 sides the weather will be so hot, you’ll be grateful for
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Bikefest to Burnham
By Alan “Big Al” Stokes
and Mike Sage. Tony Yendle is leading the ride, with Mike “Badger” Brake as Sweeper and the Sunday morning and up with the larks. It’s 7.00 a.m. Scary Bloke is following in the VW Van as breakand I roll out of bed, leaving the other half still in the down. As the Marshals set off, a heavy rain shower land of pleasant dreams. Not a chance of much duly starts, right on cue. Damn, the weatherman movement there for at least another 2 hours. Well, was right. that was my immediate thought, later to be confirmed as a correct assumption. Oh well, it looks like Still, not deterred, we head off through the suburbs of South Bristol, making our way along Coronation I’m making my own breakfast of Branflakes and Nescafe Gold Blend: a winning combination to kick Road, which runs parallel with the River. Turning out onto the Cumberland Basin I stop at my first Marstart the digestive system into working. shalling point. This is where I ensure the ride proAnyway, this weekend’s ride-out has been arranged gresses in the right direction, namely towards the by my team and we are taking a cross country exLong Ashton By-Pass. cursion to the seaside town of Burnham-on-Sea. In no time, the ride heads out of town on the A370 This resort is a great favourite with many families, towards Congresbury. Here the route travels especially those from the Midlands. They are the ones you often see huddled together on the beach, through the country lanes, bringing the group out onto the A38, turning right and heading in the directrying to avoid that chill wind which comes off the Bristol Channel. You know the ones, as they’re usu- tion of the Somerset Levels. By this time, I have got ally wearing a combination of football shirts, knitted ahead, I am parked up and directing the group to turn right in the direction of the Webbington Hotel. woollen swimsuits, budgie smugglers and sporting As the road twists and turns it climbs to where there blue-tinged skin, due to the cold. is a tourist pull-in area. It is well worth a stop if you Still I digress, so back to the plot. With some trepiare ever passing. From here the group was afforded dation, I open the blinds and I am greeted by pleas- fantastic views across the Somerset Levels; the ant blue skies and dry roads. Ha! I exclaim loudly to wow factor, as Tony Yendle so aptly described it. myself, the weather men have got it wrong this time. Breakfast complete and all sorted, I roll out the Iron Leaving the group here, to enjoy the views and a leg Horse and head off to the meeting point at McDon- stretch, I continue on. They will traverse the same alds, Brislington. As I’m early, I decide to travel over route as me but I need to get to my next marshalling at a sedate pace, enjoying the Sunday morning de- point .Traversing the sometimes narrow, twisting lights of a very picturesque and quiet Bristol. Surely lanes with their blind bends, I pass the water-filled dykes that are running a parallel course. This is I will be the first one to arrive, I think to myself. great riding. Coming to a junction, I eventually head Wrong - two other insomniac sufferers, in the lithe forms of Dave Vass and Keith Swarbrick are parked over the A370 and make my way towards Berrow and Brean. The road here runs parallel with the up and having a good old chin wag, by the look of things. No change there then Dave! Probably talking main railway line on one side and has the golf club on the other. I know I certainly got a few damning about lost wallets. Sorry Dave, I couldn’t resist that glances, as I blasted past a group on one of the one. putting greens. As a golfer, I just know they would Parked up, the Harleys start to arrive and, in no time have been well p*ssed. Not to worry, that’s life. at all, we have far more attending the ride than I thought, especially considering how early in the year Eventually the group catches up and passes me as I it is. By the time the briefing is finished, and we are continue to gesticulate wildly as to what direction to preparing to leave, there is a grand total of 40 bikes, take. By now, I’m doing a pretty good impression of a windmill. Those are my duties complete for the 1 very nice Harley Trike and 1 scary bloke in a VW Transporter Van (that’ll be Dave “LBD” Roberts, our first half of the ride. All I do now is latch on to the back of the ride and make my way to the sea front in Breakdown Man, and every mother’s worst nightBurnham. Andy and Mike have gone ahead via a mare). The entire ensemble adds up to 52 GWC different route and are directing all the bikes onto members. A great turnout, that’s for sure.
“A Day in the Life of a Road Marshal”
Today I am on Marshalling duties with Andy Kendall
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Page 9 the Promenade. By the time I park up there are already groups of people looking admiringly at the Harleys.
Still, for me it was time to get on ahead to marshal the roundabout at Pagans Hill. A nasty little junction that’s for sure. A small mini roundabout, narrow roads, and plenty of them. Once again, the group Lunch will be taken here and already the various makes it way past in a slow deliberate snake-like groups have split and are making their way to one of fashion and heads off to Dundry. Here is probably the numerous refreshment options. As predicted, one of the highest points around South Bristol. Once the weather is now quite sunny, albeit there is a at the top of Dundry, the group is afforded some strong cold wind coming off the Channel. To my surgreat views of the City of Bristol in all its glory. To prise, the tide is in and the muddy brown breakers the left is Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge are pounding the shoreline. Amazingly, there are a stretching out across the skyline. Ahead and to the number of kite surfers out on the water. Now I’m no right is the multi coloured sprawl of buildings that coward when it comes to enduring the cold, but it adorn the Bristol landscape. A fantastic view. must having bone-chillingly cold out there. Each to their own I guess. On the plus side, there wasn’t Dropping down the very steep road into Withywood, one pair of “Budgie Smugglers” to be seen. Person- the ride firstly has to negotiate what is probably the ally I opted for the café with the boys and enjoyed a most challenging obstacle of the day. The Bristol couple of mugs of steaming hot tea. The simple Water Board, in all its glory, has decided to include pleasures of life, but sheer bliss when you’re cold. a man-made adventure, which includes digging up one side of the road, traffic filtering and throwing all Lunch over, fingers back to life, a quick briefing, and the loose gravel across the remaining good bit. it was back on the Harleys. Here we said a few Thankfully, with everyone pre-warned, the descent goodbyes as some were making their own way to level ground is accomplished with no incident. home. The remainder of the ride takes the group through As for me, well I headed off with Andy through the what is the stereotypical big city combination of centre of Burnham to our next marshalling points. business parks, trading estates and houses. Having The group would follow on shortly after having been safely arrived at the finish point of Tesco’s, everybid a fond farewell by the quite sizeable crowd of one is chatting away by the time I roll in some starry green-eyed onlookers. minutes later. Leaving Andy at the main roundabout onto the A370 Weston Road, I took advantage of some open road to blast my way up the A38 to the Churchill cross roads. Parking up at the traffic lights, it was my job to ensure everybody filters right at this tricky junction and heads in the direction of Blagdon village. Successfully accomplished, I make my way towards the next stop point at Chew Valley Lake. The countryside here is very pleasant, with tree-lined lush evergreens bordering the sweeping bends that are such great fun to ride along. I wish I could say the same for the road surface, which is a bit of a Pandora’s Box in terms of what comes next. Anyway, by the time I arrive at Chew Valley, the main group are already parking up. Here the lake affords some really good views and is a very popular spot with the bird watchers (feathered variety). There is an abundance of waterfowl on display but the only ones I recognise are the Mallards. Normally when I see a duck, it’s accompanied by plum sauce, pancakes, spring onions and cucumber at my local Chinese. Moving on, I’m not sure what the “Twicther” types made of the sound of 40 Harley engines rumbling into the lay-by.
All-in-all a very successful ride and hopefully something for everyone included. I know we certainly received some good feedback and a number of you were pleased to be taken along roads that you have never ridden before, so that is great news. So, in summary, can I thank all of you, the members for making the effort to turn out and support the rideout. Also a big thank you the ride team. Take a bow, Tony Yendle, Mike Sage, Mike “Badger” Brake, Andy Kendall and Mr VW Van Man - Dave “LBD” Roberts. Special appreciation (he claps loudly) to Tony Yendle for planning the route and coming up with some unique new roads. Well done mate. Just one final thought-provoking observation. Next time you are out with a group, spare a thought for those lonely old Road Marshals. Today, like all of you I covered circa 90 miles. The difference being, most of it was riding on my own. I still got a buzz though, and sported a stupid grin on my face the whole time. You just gotta love it!! Until the next time, ride hard and stay safe. Big Al
Boys Own Weekend - 2014 All week we had been studying the weather forecast and the result was not good. Reasonable weather expected on Friday, worse on Saturday and a lot worse on Sunday. But we guys didn't mind - we had looked forward to this for a long time and the big day had arrived. So it was that 50 of us - on 48 bikes and a trike were set for the ride, with the majority leaving Gordano services at 0930. (Some had planned to meet us at the first night’s stop) At the briefing we were told, in no uncertain terms, that anyone who dropped their bike would earn the "black spot" and have to do the weekend write-up. Daft idea really, as none of us experienced riders were going to do that, were we? South-west bound on the M5 and we were off for a nice ride down the motorway to Bridgwater. Well, at least as nice as motorways get. Bringing up the rear was Keith on his trike with Bob as passenger - Bob was recovering from a hip operation and, to mark the occasion, they had a whiteboard placard on the back of the trike stating just that. The placard did change daily but they chickened out of "Just Married" even though they then chatted and laughed like newlyweds for the next 400 miles! At Bridgwater we headed onward, upward and westward over the Brendon Hills following our leaders Chris and Bazzer to Wheddon Cross where we made a refuelling stop for the Sportsters. An orderly queue also formed for the loos - given the not-too-young age of many of us, mixed with Gordano Services coffee. Then it was upwards again over Exmoor National Park in damp misty conditions until we descended into North Devon for our welcome lunch stop at Westward Ho! Where, by now, the sun was actually shining - who said we weren't a righteous lot? Westward Ho! (so named after Charles Kingsley's famous novel of the same name) is a pleasant coastal resort with several good cafes and a fantastic chip shop.
challenging. Then a short hop to Tintagel for a one hour break and "all things Arthurian" (to quote Peter). Legend has it that King Arthur resided there in the 5th century and several dwellings from that period have been discovered, although the current ruins were built later, about the year 1230. Some took a short tour of the castle but the closest many of us got to King Arthur was the tea and hospitality of the "King Arthur's Arms Inn". We finally saddled up again for our last ride of the day, southwards, skirting the edge of Bodmin Moor to our first night’s lodging at the Premier Inn, Bodmin. This turned out to be a comfortable hotel with good sized rooms and a nice pub/ restaurant on site, although some chose to taxi into Bodmin for a meal. Saturday morning dawned gloomy and damp with fog threatening to slow the day’s proceedings considerably. The first part of the ride to Plymouth was wet and rather miserable and I really don't have a clue which way we went - such were the prevailing conditions. Thankfully, we had Chris and RKK in the lead with Baz and Greg sweeping for stragglers. The Torpoint ferry finally emerged with only a short wait for boarding. As we prepared our bikes on board for the extended cruise of 10 minutes I settled my bike on its side, after forgetting to put the side stand down - what a plonker! Plenty of willing hands
Soon it was time to move further south west towards Cornwall and Bude (via the Atlantic Highway) for another fuel stop, then on soon had me and the bike upright (thanks guys) down the coast to Boscastle, which was the scene with no damage, only loss of pride and the acquiof much devastation in the flash floods of August sition of the dreaded "black spot". With nobody 2004. Chris had warned us about the sharp hair(Continued on page 11) pin coming up out of the town - great fun but
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suffering seasickness we moved on through the combine the normally motorcycle friendly city to Plymouth Hoe for a short break and photo "twisties" with a greasy wet surface tinged with opportunity - whilst we took pictures of ourselves mud from the fields and then add a pea-soup fog of about 100 metres, then you get the picture! How Chris found his way I do not know - all I can remember seeing is the pinprick red light of the bike in front.
the tourists took pictures of our bikes. Our next ride had the potential to be fantastic, as we climbed upwards to cross Dartmoor via Princetown and Two Bridges. However, the gloomy conditions continued and actually epitomised the old stories of the moors and, although we didn't see any large hounds coming out of the mist, the weather certainly made the ride atmospheric. Interestingly, the TV weather presenters often say that if you can get to the east of high ground things will improve and so it was with us - as we started to descend towards Exeter the weather improved dramatically and the sun even came out on occasions. Thus we arrived at our scheduled lunch stop at Exeter services in much higher spirits. The final ride of the day, eastwards to Weymouth, has to be recorded as one of the most challenging (certainly in my case) rides possible as the weather deteriorated again. The Jurassic coastline is stunning but unfortunately if you
Descending into Lyme Regis gave a momentary glimpse of the sea and the ride through the beautiful and historic village of Abbotsbury was a delight, in slightly better visibility. And so it was that a gathering of damp Great Western Chapter members arrived at the impressive Riviera Hotel in Weymouth. The hotel, now a listed building. was built in 1937 and was later owned by Pontins. Rooms had recently been refurbished with plenty of heaters for drying gloves, boots and riders alike. The day rounded off with a coach ride into Weymouth where our large group split up in all directions to search out the best watering holes and returning just before midnight. The forecast for Sunday morning was not good so many decided to set off directly for home whilst the majority rode as a group terminating at Warminster. In summary, whilst the weather may not have been kind to us on Saturday and Sunday, this was amply balanced by the cheerfulness and camaraderie of everyone and further demonstrated by the many appreciative emails sent later that evening. It was a testament to Peter’s great organisation, Chris's leadership on the route and the Road Captains’ experienced chaperoning. So where are we going next year Peter?
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Cross Border Incursions There I was, relaxing in the Feathers Hotel in Ludlow when I hear Greg call out "would anyone like to do the write up for the ride?" It went deathly quiet. A pin could be heard ordering a round of drinks! Pick me, me, me, I cry and Greg puts his head in his hands, slowly shakes his head and says "Only one page - no ‘War and Peace’! So this is for you Greg:
By Phil Blake dilemma, which meant an uphill trek in leathers in the sunshine to the Feathers Hotel, only to find they had an empty car park! Oh well... Once we made it to the Hotel, we had an excellent meal, a few laughs and many cool drinks.
From Ludlow, we headed out to Leintwardine through Kingsland and onto the A4110 where it all Cross Border Incursions got exciting. We passed a field with at least 2 or 3 horses. Now, when I rode by one of the horses was Strange yellow thing in the sky, great ride, superb none too happy but, by the time Alan Evans passed roads, nice day out. Thanks. the field, one of the horses was so freaked out by Phil the loud pipes, he cleared the fence in front of Alan's bike and legged it across the road to the staFor the rest of us here's the full version: bles, taking no notice of any traffic laws. Now this Cross Border Excursions or Ludlow in the Sun- opens a serious debate - do loud pipes save lives or do they turn 1 ton animals into batshit crazy killers? shine Me and the lovely Mrs B were going through the list I don't know, ask Alan. His leathers couldn't have of possible rides for this year and this ride to Ludlow been a pleasant place to be for the rest of the day snigger, snigger! Greg rewarded Alan with the new stood out, as I used to work in the West Mercia nickname ‘Trigger’! force area years ago and drove loads of these excellent roads. However, I had never ridden many of More sunny, scenic roads fly past on our merry way them, so a must to try the bike on. After months and to the Honey Café at Bronllys. What a beautiful months of rain, the weekend was looking optimistic. place to sit with a brew in the sunshine and look at It could be dry or even warmish and dry! Bloody the hills. A very fast 15 minute break flies by and we hell, it was all coming together. Sunday morning are on the bikes again - that is, all except for the started cool but sunny - we get up at crack of spar- Road Marshal, who is being helped to bump start rows fart to get to the starting point at Newport his Harley - a definition of irony I think. On to our McDonalds. A glorious 50 miles later and we arrive final stretch along the A470; another very scenic at McDonalds nice and early for coffee and breakroad as you pass through imposing barren hills and fast. We pull in at 9.15 a.m. and the place is heaving then through trees as you get to the reservoirs. with bikes - great! Coffee and Breakfast finished and Dwindled numbers pulled into the finish point at outside for the pre-ride chat and still Harleys are Tesco, many have already left the group to go arriving. I believe the final count was 50+ bikes. home. We say our thanks and goodbyes to Greg Now, this number is a great sight to behold, but it and head home. comes with a few problems for your Road Captains. We get home, fire up the Sky box and watch the For example, Greg was expecting around 20 bikes Welsh get a good beating from the English at Twickso, suddenly, parking needed a quick rethink. enham - a perfect end to a great day. We set off down the M4, off at J25A and up to Cwmbran, onto the A4042, the Usk road, and then a Phil thought that has not passed through my brain for many a month appeared. It's getting hot! A beautiful ride up to Ludlow, great roads and stunning scenery. A couple of stops to stretch our legs and fuel up. Tesco provided the answer to the parking
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Pete & Duncan’s Pump Stop permanent display at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee.
As I started writing this Pump Stop article, I was listening to Eddie Cochran’s “Three Steps to Heaven”. This was no coincidence, as it was exactly 54 years to the day since he died, aged just 22, following a car accident on Rowden Hill, Chippenham. At the time, he was on his way to Heathrow with fellow rock n roller, Gene Vincent (remember his Be-Bop-A -Lula?). While Eddie was thrown from the car and killed, Gene survived.
While Eddie and the others mostly rode Harleys, Gene favoured Triumphs. His riding days, however, were brought to an abrupt end in 1955. While riding his bike in Norfolk, Virginia, he was hit by a drunk driver – though it was rumoured that Vincent was himself drunk. The outcome was that his left leg was shattered and, for the rest of his life he suffered constant pain from his leg, which had to be braced in a steel sheath. Over the years, many rock musicians and film stars have owned Harleys, though the bikes, for a lot of them, may have been little more than “trophies”. For others, ownership encapsulated freedom and their life styles, though, inevitably, some had crashes and suffered serious injury, or worse. Bob Dylan’s first bike was a Harley 45 Flathead, then, in 1964 he bought a Triumph T-100.
Two years later, he came off his bike in the CatsAs the record sleeve of one of Cochran’s recordings kills, near Woodstock. No other vehicle was incarried a picture of him astride a Harley, I was curi- volved and, although it was said that the accident nearly killed him, there are still lingering suspicions ous if he was a biker. I discovered that indeed he that the whole thing was staged in order for Dylan to was and, along with Gene, Elvis, Rick Nelson and disappear into rehab! James Burton, who was Rick’s lead guitarist, he would cruise the Hollywood boulevards. Elvis loved Far less fortunate was Duane Allman, who was a motorcycles and owned a string of Harleys during member of Eric Clapton’s conceptual band, “Derek his lifetime. In January 1956, he bought a Pepper and the Dominos”. In 1971, during a break in a reRed 2-tone KH Deluxe, with optional “buddy seat” cording session, he rode his Sportster at high speed for the girls, from the Memphis dealership. In Nothrough Macon, Georgia and all too late saw the vember that year, he purchased a second Harley, a flatbed truck that pulled out in front of him. Unable to ’57 FLH. The KH is now kept at the Elvis Presley (Continued on page 14) Car Museum and, since 1995, the FLH has been on
Page 14 stop, he skidded, was thrown off, with the bike landing on top of him and travelling a further 50 feet. Duane died from massive internal injuries. Rather weirdly, a year later, another member of the band, Berry Oakley came to a nasty end. Riding his Triumph, just 3 blocks from the scene of Allman’s crash, he took a bend too sharply, crossed the line and collided with a bus and died from head injuries. With famous bikers, I guess Peter Fonda must come into everyone’s mind. A lifetime biker, he has owned several Harley Fat Boys, Indians, Triumphs, BMWs and Ducatis. He melded together his own lifestyle with his early movies and in 1969 assembled the most iconic biker film ever made - “Easy Rider” starring himself, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson. The movie kicks off with that fantastic opening scene on Route 66 accompanied by the music, “Born to be Wild” by Steppenwolf. The film was unique, in many ways (not least that Fonda, Hopper and Nicholson were stoned most of the time) and it captured the American imagination. It also featured the fabulous “Captain America” chopper ridden by Fonda. There were 4 bikes made, one of which was (deliberately) wrecked in the final scene of the movie. The other 3 were stolen before the movie was even completed. Where they ended up remains a mystery. The fourth bike was later rebuilt and it is now an exhibit in The National Motorcycle Museum, Anamosa, Iowa. Numerous replicas of the Captain America bike have since been made – one resides in the Harley-Davidson Museum and if you came with us to the Harley-Davidson Café, Las Vegas, in 2010, you will remember that they also have a replica. What most people will not know is that the Captain America choppers were built, using standard Harley-Davidson frames, by Ben Hardy’s Motorcycle Service, on E. Florence, LA.
It was Fonda who specified the design of the tank, designed to look like the shield of the Marvel Comic book character “Captain America”! Fonda, now 74, remains a biker to the bone leading something of a charmed life having had at least 3 major accidents, the most serious of which was in 1985 when he fractured vertebrae in his neck and back. Despite his many bikes, Captain America remains his declared favourite. In 2013 he was invited to the Goodwood Festival of speed where he rode – you guessed it, a replica of Captain America.
Although there are many other renowned biker-stars of music and screen (e.g. Marlon Brando and Steve McQueen, who was an avid dirt bike racer), this short history wouldn’t be complete without a mention of one of the most accomplished riders and a real pin-up to boot, back in the 1960s – Ann Margret, of course.
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Page 15 her in the saddle – never a stunt double. After hitting a rock on a country road in Minnesota in 2000, she was thrown from the bike and sustained 4 broken ribs, a broken arm and a fractured shoulder. In a 2001 interview for CNN, with Larry King, she was asked: ‘So accidents are something you have to accept?’ Margret replied ‘there are two types of motorcycle riders: ones who have had an accident and ones who will.’ When asked why she loved motorcycles, her answer was simply: ‘It is everything’.
and, while they may look great, have you thought about what would happen if you had an accident which involved a head injury and your insurance company found out the helmet you had on was not ACU approved.? There is no hard and fast rule on the shelf life of a helmet. However, I think it’s fair to say as long as it has not been badly dropped, 3- 5 years, subject to use, would be a reasonable recommendation.
When purchasing a helmet make sure you try it on first and you get the right advice on how tight the fit should be. Once a helmet leaves the shop you are I have recently replaced mine and, without recomnot going to be able to return it unless it is for a warmending any particular brand, I was amazed at how ranty issue - this is due to safety. I am a typical exworn and badly fitting my old helmet was. There is ample of somebody who should have changed their such a range of helmets these days which cover all helmet a long time ago and boy I wish I had done it sizes and budgets that will outweigh any excuse not sooner. My daily commute is so much quieter, to purchase a new one. Some are all about design, warmer, clearer and more comfortable than I could while some are all about technology; however they have thought and most important of all, safer. all include safety. If you’re not sure whether it’s time to change your If safety is your first priority then make sure, when helmet, pop in and get some advice from Paul and purchasing any helmet, it is ACU (auto cycle union) the team, who are all trained in helmet safety and approved which means it meets the required safety fitting. standard for UK law. Look on the side/back of the Safe Riding helmet for a gold sticker which is the ACU approved mark. There are some helmets out there which can Peter and Duncan@riders be purchased that do not come up to this standard Thinking about safety, how many seasons has your crash helmet done?
Page 16 In recognition of their hard work, they were nominated for an award in the Bath and NE Somerset Chairman’s Sport Awards 2014. Members have been invited to attend an awards presentation evening with the local Councillor on 25th March at the Guildhall in Bath, where they won! They won the Contribution to Inclusive Sport category. New Boccia Club We were delighted to receive some funding from Sport England to enable us to develop a new Boccia Keynsham & District Mencap Society club. We visited Bath University, last summer, to watch the Special Olympics 2013 and several of the Volunteer Award One of our young volunteers, Grace O’Hara, 18, has members were impressed with what they saw and inspired them to give it a go themselves. won 2 awards for her volunteer work. Grace won the Chairman of the Council’s Young Volunteer of the Year Award for her hard work and commitment.
Boccia is a fun and competitive sport and is really inclusive. It is played sitting down which means everyone can join in.
Grace has volunteered with us since she was 14. As Our new Boccia club will be up and running shortly! well as supporting the weekly social clubs, Grace Go Explore Club also helps on the day trips and the holidays. We have just started a new club called “Go Explore”. This new club is for young adults, aged 16 Grace was presented with a certificate and Bath Glass vase at an award ceremony at the Guildhall in 25. The club will focus on supporting the members to widen their friendship groups and to develop inBath. dependence and life skills. We’ve also just learned that Grace has won the Keynsham Citizen of the Year Award for her volun- “Go Explore” will be running for 12 weeks, as a pilot tary work. Her dedication has been recognised once scheme, and then, if it is successful, it will be launched later in the year. more and we are delighted and so pleased for her. Grace will receive this at an awards ceremony with the Town Council on 28th April. Football Success Our football team continues to go from strength to strength and it competed in the latest league fixture on 2nd March. The team is in the Somerset FA Ability Counts League and plays against other disability teams from the area.
We had a planning meeting with the members who are taking part and they came up with some great ideas for activities they would like to try. Some of the suggestions included using public transport, learning money handling skills, and cooking a meal together. We’re really excited by what opportunities the “Go Explore” club will bring.
In the latest fixture, the team won 3 out of its 4 matches which now puts it firmly at the top of Division 2!
Hilton Ball
The final fixture takes place on 27th April when the team will be working hard to maintain its lead.
The Ball takes place at the Hilton Hotel, Bath and comprises welcome drinks, a 3 course meal and wine with dinner. There is a disco for after-dinner dancing, as well as a raffle and auction with some stunning prizes.
The team members are then looking forward to heading to the local pub for dinner and a pint to (hopefully!) celebrate. The team has come on in leaps and bounds in the last year, and the players have worked really hard to achieve all that they have.
We are really pleased that, once again, Bath Hilton Hotel has chosen to partner us for this super event.
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Page 17 Western Chapter members to this event. Tickets are on sale now and are £39 each. Tables sit 10, but smaller groups are also very welcome. The dress code is smart but not formal. Last year’s event was an unstuffy, relaxed and fun evening that raised £3,500 for the society. To purchase tickets please contact the Keynsham Mencap office on 0117 9865659 or email michelle@keynshammencap.org.uk Give as You Live
as you Live” and choosing us as your charity. Simply sign up at www.giveasyoulive.com/join/ mencapkeynsham and we will receive a percentage of any money you spend on internet shopping (Amazon, John Lewis, Argos, etc). It is straightforward and you don’t get loads of spam by signing up. Thank you all for your continued support and very best wishes from everyone at Keynsham & District Mencap Society. Laura Jefferies
We have signed up to this brilliant scheme that rais- Activity Manager, Keynsham & District Mencap es money through online shopping. You can support Keynsham & District Mencap by signing up to “Give
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Mr & Mrs Robert & Louise Winkworth
The guests were treated to “Afternoon Cream Tea” -
Yes, our very own Bob “Winkie” Winkworth has been made an honest man! Tuesday, 15th April at 2.30 p.m. Bob and Louise tied the knot, after being together for 15 years. Congratulations to you both and may you have a great future together.
a delightful and elegant array of sandwiches, cakes, scones (with jam and cream), Champagne and the obligatory tea and coffee was waiting for all.
What a lovely day, with the weather, always contentious, deciding to behave. The atmosphere, amongst all of the close family and friends, was one of great happiness and genuine pleasure to see these two lovely people getting married.
And for those that are wondering, No, Bonnie was not a bridesmaid! Bob and Lou got married at the Registry Office in Corn Street, in the Mayoral Rooms, and the reception afterwards was in the Thistle Grand Hotel, a short walk across the road in Broad Street.
Following the cutting of the cake and the speeches it was an open invite back to Bob’s house to continue the festivities. Unfortunately, due to other commitments, it was time for me to say my goodbyes and to wish them well once more. Have fun, ride safe and take those photos! Tony Yendle Historian/Photographer
At a Glance - GWC Activities Calendar Contact Anita Cockwell if you have any other events you would like to see listed. Tel: 01761 471385 or mobile: 07841 617477 or e-mail: accockwell@yahoo.com For further details on any event listed visit “What’s On” on the GWC website.
Committee Contacts Sponsoring Dealer Duncan White 0117 9588777 Director Barry Aggett 07907 351650
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Asst Director/Treasurer Peter Roberts 07540 164157
13th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury
14th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
St Mary’s Hotel, Pencoed
Asst Director/ Head Road Captain Alan Stokes 07766 237242
18th
Ride Out
Big Al & team
“The Legendary Isle of Avalon”
27th
Natter Night
Bazz Aggett
Ferry Inn, Beachley
29th – 1st
Activity
Andy Kendall
Somme Tour
Webmaster Chris Harding 07801 562011
8th
Ride Out
Ian Mead & BM Team
"West Coast Ride"
10th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury
Activities Officer Anita Cockwell 01761 471385
11th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
St Mary’s Hotel, Pencoed
20th – 22nd
Activity
Tony James
GWC ‘Hogs in the Hayfield’s Rally
21st
Rally Ride Out
Big Al
“Return of the Druids”
24th
Natter Night
Bazz Aggett
Ferry Inn, Beachley
26th – 29th
Activity
Pete & Yvonne
Peaks, Dales and Lakes Tour
3rd
Ride Out
Andy RKK Kendall
“Weston Bike Night – American Power”
8th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury
9th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
St Mary’s Hotel, Pencoed
22nd
Natter Night
Bazz Aggett
Ferry Inn, Beachley
24th – 27th
Activity
Cockers
Fenlanders Rally (East of England)
12th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury
13th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
St Mary’s Hotel, Pencoed
16th
Activity
Cockers
Bristol Bike Show
17th
Ride Out
Big Al & team
TBD
21st – 26th
Activity
Christof and Baz
Thunder in the Glens Rally
26th
Natter Night
Bazz Aggett
Ferry Inn, Beachley
10th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
St Mary’s Hotel, Pencoed
16th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury
23rd
Natter Night
Bazz Aggett
Ferry Inn, Beachley
8th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
St Mary’s Hotel, Pencoed
Road Marshals
14th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury
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Activity
Bazz Aggett
Ride to the Wall
Steve Crook, Neil Lewis, Steve Link, Neil Prescott, Bryn Wiltshire.
19th
Activity
Bazz Aggett
Hoggin the Bridge/ Curry
26th
Ride Out
Big Al & Team
“Soaring in Somerset - Return of the Flying Pigs”
28th
Natter Night
Bazz Aggett
Ferry Inn, Beachley
11th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury
12th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
St Mary’s Hotel, Pencoed
25th
Natter Night
Bazz Aggett
Ferry Inn, Beachley
9th
AGM
Bazz Aggett
Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury
10th
Club Night
Bazz Aggett
St Mary’s Hotel, Pencoed
13th
Activity
Cockers
Xmas Party
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Safety Officer Andy Kendall 07905 397474 Editor Mark Cockwell 07900 496711 Photographer/Historian Tony Yendle 07787 551612 Ladies of Harley Jane Scott 07894 086626 Charity Co-ordinator Stephanie Evans 07983 259752 Cangen Cymraeg Rep Greg Payne 07976 913004 Rally Co-ordinator Tony James 07940 895921
Road Captains Barry Aggett, Mike Brake, Nigel Garnett, Simon Griffiths, Paul Groom, Chris Harding, Martin James, Ian Johnson, Andy Kendall, Andy Kendall (RKK), Ian Mead, Greg Payne, Dave Pocock, Stephanie Pocock, Dave Roberts, Mike Sage, Jane & Stuart Scott, Alan Stokes, Tony Yendle.
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