Thursday, December 21, 2006

New Brighton Run 2006 - Photos




Just wondered if everyone had seen these New Brighton pictures from last May, showing some of our lads arriving at The Fort. It seems a long time ago now, roll on the 2007 scooter season.

As with the other web albums pictures, click on the image and then select slideshow.

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Christmas Toy Run - Graham's Photos



These are my selection of photos from Sunday's Toy run to The Countess, click on the photo above and then select slideshow - enjoy,
Graham.

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Christmas Toy Run to The Countess

Just to add to what Dave has already said, it was a rather wet but very enjoyable day and grateful thanks must be given to all the generous scooterists for the many Christmas gifts which were donated today to the sick children at The Countess Hospital, Chester.

In particular we would like to thank the various companies and businesses who went to a great deal of trouble and expense to gather together litterally sacks full of Christmas gifts for the children, in particular many thanks to -
  • Browns of Chester.
  • Allans Skip Hire.
  • Royal House Chemist.
  • The Grosvenor Arms.
  • Select Tyres, Gwersyllt.
  • Supertune Ltd, Chester.
  • Muir Homes.

It truly was a fantastic turnout of scooters on a rather changeable day, I know Dave has mentioned 27 scooters, but I think at one point there were as many as 35, with some having travelled a considerable distance to join us, thank you all for coming.

Christmas toy run



click on the image here to see photos, click on slideshow for good results.

dave baker

Scooter Video

Thought some of you might like to see this atmospheric video, which really catches the feeling of scootering in the 50's + 60's in Italy, also some good old and new Vespa factory shots. You need your sound on.

By the way Corradino D'Ascanio (the guy drawing on the board) was the main design engineer firstly for Lambretta and then for Piaggio.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Chester Scooter Club

Hi scooter fans !
just a reminder theres a do in the grosvenor arms this Saturday night the 16th ,Pat has laid on music with Timmy on the decks so should be good .Sunday morning is our toy run to the Countess Hospital meeting at the Grosvenor Arms @12 am to leave @12.30 ,so lets hope we get a dry day and a good turnout of scooters ,see you soon , Dave.

Just a quick edit on your post Dave, I have checked the weather forecast for Sunday's Toy Run and it says "Sunny Periods, Breezy, and Cool at 7 Degrees Celsius", so fingers crossed that the rain will keep off.

Graham.

Thursday, December 07, 2006

Scooter Club Links

I thought it might be interesting for everyone to know the main links to other local scooter clubs, so that we all know what's going on in the North West / North Wales areas. Just click on the web-link and it will take you to the web-site.

I have added a few more links which might be of general interest.

The Grosvenor Arms Pub

Local Scooter Clubs.

Vespa and Lambretta

Sunday, December 03, 2006

Chester Scooter Club

Well folks what a superb toy run to the childrens hospital today ,allcredit to simon (carsi ) and his fellow organisers for a good rideout with the bikers,it was great to see a bit of good humoured banter in the Gardeners Arms afterwards . It was a shame that afew more local scooterists didnt turn up,when lads came from St Helens and Birkenhead and Wrexham ,but the turnout must have been close on 200 and Mike Wilford has filmed some of it .Lets hope we get a good attendance for the mod/soul night @ Grosvenor Arms on Sat. 16th and our own club toy run on Sunday 17th

Saturday, December 02, 2006

Help and links section.

Hi,

Just a post to point out that there is now a help article in the links section on the right hand side of the front page. Also worth noting that links to contact and other useful information is also in that area in case you may have missed it.

Instructions On How To Post.

Many thanks to Andy for posting detailed instructions of how to post comments, posts and pictures. For any first time user these are great easy to follow instructions, just click on the help on posting and commenting link at the right hand side of the page.

Graham.

Friday, December 01, 2006

Scooters and Parts For Sale




Countess Hospital Easter Egg Run 2006


Thought I would post this photo of the assembled club members and Pat from The Grosvenor just before we set off to The Countess last Easter. It seemed a nice smiley picture to remember the day and most of the regular members were present.