Gillingham in Gear

The annual Gillingham in Gear show organized by the Gold Star Club to help raise funds for the Air Ambulance. Another very warm day with lots of different types of transport on show.

Sammy Miller Norton Day

The Sammy Miller Norton Day was once again a mid week affair so some of our members could not attend. The Northant’s and Leicester branch came down for the day. We had a lot of members turn up as it was  a very hot sunny day. I the even we joined the Northant’s and Leicester group for a drink and chat at the Haven House Inn in Mudeford Quay.

Spirit of the 60’s Run

We were once again invited to help marshal the Westland Classic Motorcycle Club Spirit of the 60’s Run. This year the run was from Yeovil to the Helicopter Museum in Weston Super Mare for the lunch stop and back to Yeovil. We marshalled the lunch stop where the ladies of the Club chose the ‘Best Norton’ to be presented with the Wally Davis trophy. This went to a 1970Norton Commando Roadster.

Stafford Classic Bike Show

This years theme for the NOC stand at the Stafford Classic Bike Show was Norton race bikes through the years. We had bikes from the 1920’s through to the 1990’s. This included CS1’s, Manx’s Commando’s and a Rotary. This tear the show seemed to getting back to normal after all the Covid restrictions.

Club Christmas Dinner

This year we were back to normal for our annual Club Christmas Dinner with no restrictions due to Covid. We had over 40 members attend and enjoy a superb meal at our home venue the True Lovers Knot. We presented our annual award for the Club Member of the Year to Karen Senior. As usual we had a raffle to raise monies for the charity we support each year. This year we raised over £300 for Parkinson’s UK. A great time was had by all!

DocBike Charity Run

Once again we were invited to put on a display of bikes at the end of the DocBike Charity Run that raises funds for the DocBike and Air Ambulance. The finish was at held at Henstridge Airfield which is the home of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. There were two runs this year riding in from Bridport and Alderholt with over 360 bikes entering. We had a good selection of bikes at the finish which was greatly appreciated by the organisers.

Berwick St John Country Fayre

The Berwick St John Country Fayre returned after a long break to raise funds for the Stars Appeal at Salisbury Hospital. A nice sunny weekend in the lovely South Wiltshire countryside although a little fresh with the northerly wind coming up the valley. An enjoyable was had by all who attended.

Summer Run & BBQ

We were blessed with sunshine for our Summer Run & BBQ but luckily it wasn’t too hot compared with previous weekends. Unfortunately a lot of our members were on the Island to see the Manx GP which returned after a 3 year break due to Covid. We had a nice ride out to the Fox and Hounds at East Knowle. After which we returned for the BBQ with the usual eating, drinking and lots of laughter!

         

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.

Upcoming Events

Mar
20
Wed
7:30 pm Club Meeting @ The True Lovers Knot
Club Meeting @ The True Lovers Knot
Mar 20 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Club Meeting @ The True Lovers Knot | Tarrant Keyneston | England | United Kingdom
Weekly Club Meeting. Held at the True Lovers Knot, Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum, DT11 9JG.
Mar
27
Wed
7:30 pm Club Meeting @ The True Lovers Knot
Club Meeting @ The True Lovers Knot
Mar 27 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Club Meeting @ The True Lovers Knot | Tarrant Keyneston | England | United Kingdom
Weekly Club Meeting. Held at the True Lovers Knot, Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum, DT11 9JG.
Apr
3
Wed
7:30 pm Club Meeting @ The True Lovers Knot
Club Meeting @ The True Lovers Knot
Apr 3 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Club Meeting @ The True Lovers Knot | Tarrant Keyneston | England | United Kingdom
Weekly Club Meeting. Held at the True Lovers Knot, Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum, DT11 9JG.
Apr
8
Mon
12:00 pm Lunchtime Club Meeting @ True Lovers Knot
Lunchtime Club Meeting @ True Lovers Knot
Apr 8 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Lunchtime Club Meeting @ True Lovers Knot | Tarrant Keyneston | England | United Kingdom
Monthly Club Meeting Held at The True lovers Knot, Tarrant Keyneston.  Blandford Forum DT11 9JG