bournemouth
True Lovers Knot Mini Fest
We supported our home venue the True Lover Knot for their Mini Fest raising funds for Ataxia the charity they are supporting this year. As well as our display of bikes, there was bands playing all day, Cider tasting and a display of birds of prey which were flown around the beer garden. We were lucky to be able to hold some of the birds.
V-Dub at the Pub
Once again we were invited to put on a display at this show to help raise funds for Parkinson’s UK the charity we support. We had an excellent display of 21 bikes. Plus members of the Club made cakes which were sold in aid of the charity raising even more funds.
British Superbikes Thruxton
We had the honour of being invited to join a few our Clubs in putting on a display of motorcycles at the Thruxton round of the British Superbike championship. Seeing and hearing the bikes in the flesh is amazing as you don’t realise the speed they riding around at on the TV. Thruxton is the fastest circuit on the BSB calendar.
MG Club
The local MG Owners Club had their annual gathering at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum. We were invited to put on a display of motorcycles as it was being held there. Unfortunately due to other commitments we were only able to display a few bikes.
CRMC Donington Park
The Annual August CRMC meeting at Donington Park where the NOC present the Peter Williams Trophy in his memory. The NOC had a display of race bikes in the Melbourne loop. Peter’s wife Pam and his son Jack attended the meeting and presented the trophy on the podium which we were privileged to go up and join them.
Festival of 1000 Bikes
The VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes return to the Mallory Park circuit in a blaze of glory with temperatures in the low 30’s and continuous sunshine. It was the usual format for us with one group of our members run the display in the Avenue of Clubs and another group with the display of race bike in the paddock. A great time was had by all especially on Sunday when a few of us were out on the track.
Historic Thruxton
This was a new event for our Club as this was the first time that motorcycles were invited to Historic Thruxton. there were only cars on the track but there was a good display of bikes from various clubs.
Gillingham in Gear
The annual Gillingham in Gear show held to help raise fund for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. A low key show where you and turn up with anything transport related including motorbikes, cars, hot rods, fire engines and lorries. We had our usual stand with a good selections of Norton motorcycles.
Spring Run & BBQ
After a break of 2 years due to Covid we were able to once again hold the first of our yearly Club Run & BBQ’s. Normally held on the weekend of the last Bank Holiday in May so we had to wait until the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend. Luckily we had a sunny ride out to the Churchill Arms, Alderholt followed by a BBQ at Pete’s later in the day. Quite a few members were away on holiday but a great day was had by all who attended.
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Once again a Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride took 
place in Bournemouth and we were invited to display some of our bikes at the finish as several members were taking part in the ride. The day was perfect for the ride dry and sunny but not too hot for everyone who had dressed up in their ‘Tweeds’ and suits. The weather must have brought everyone out as the Bournemouth Ride was the largest in the UK with over 650 entrants! Out of the 771 rides taking place around the world the ride was the 12th highest fund raiser and the 13th largest turnout of riders. Finally to top the day off Richard Senior was awarded ‘Bike of the Ride’ for his Dommie.
Mar
14
Fri
12:00 pm
Lunchtime Club Meeting
@ True Lovers Knot
Lunchtime Club Meeting
@ True Lovers Knot
Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Monthly Club Meeting Held at The True lovers Knot, Tarrant Keyneston. Blandford Forum DT11 9JG
Mar
19
Wed
7:30 pm
Club Meeting
@ The True Lovers Knot
Club Meeting
@ The True Lovers Knot
Mar 19 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Weekly Club Meeting. Held at the True Lovers Knot, Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum, DT11 9JG.
Mar
26
Wed
7:30 pm
Club Meeting
@ The True Lovers Knot
Club Meeting
@ The True Lovers Knot
Mar 26 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Weekly Club Meeting. Held at the True Lovers Knot, Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum, DT11 9JG.
Mar
29
Sat
9:30 am
VMCC Autojumble
@ Winchester Farm
VMCC Autojumble
@ Winchester Farm
Mar 29 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Autojumble organised by the Somerset Section of the VMCC held at the Royal Bath & West Show Ground, Shepton Mallet. A chance to find those elusive parts for your winter project or even by another[...]