Liverpool Scooter Club @ Llandudno

Liverpool Scooter Club have organised a "do" for next Saturday,7th of September,at the Iris Hotel,Llandudno,LL302XT. They have invited anyone from the Chester Scooter Club who would like to go along.They are riding up via Petrolheads on Saturday afternoon .Anyone wanting more info give Simo a ring 07859882104.

Dabbers - Smell the 2 Stroke - Sun Sep 1st

Meet at Clubbies (Grosvenor Arms, Handbridge) at 10:45 for an 11am departure to meet up with the rideout at Broxton Roundabout car park




IOW pictures courtesy of Bernie and Tracy

Mid Cheshire Scooter Rally photos/video courtesy of Mr Nixon

Rideout to Bala.next Sunday.

There is an Alliance rideout from Petrolheads at Bagillt to Bala,planned for next Sunday,August 11th.,meet at 10am at Petrolheads.Anyone wanting to meet at Clubbies first can arrange times on Tuesday nights meeting

Northern Aces Weekender 26th to 28th July

Good local event this weekend - the Northern Aces Weekender

Anyone Fancy Ben E King + Jimmy James Show ?

Just saw this double bill show advertised for a couple of the old timers still doing the circuit, so have just grabbed some tickets for a September show, £20.00 per ticket at Parr Hall Warrington.
http://www.pyramidparrhall.com/whats-on/event/superstars-of-soul-feat-ben-e-king-jimmy-james/

Liverpool Scooter Club Frodsham ride out and open day

Update:
We're meeting at Clubbies at 11am for an 11:15 departure on Sunday for the Liverpool SC open day

Liverpool SC are having a rideout to Frodsham on thursday evening. We're planning to meet them there - meet at Clubbies at 19:30 for a 19:45 departure.

It's also the Liverpool SC open day on Sunday 21st - details of when we're meeting etc to be sorted at Tuesdays meeting

Mid Cheshire Rally and Shrewsbury Fun day

A few of us are meeting at Clubbies at 6pm on friday to ride to the mid cheshire rally - anyone is welcome to join us.

If anyone is going to Shrewsbury on sunday and wants to arrange a time/place to meet, you can leave a comment and we'll try to arrange something.

Lost and Found !

someone who went to Storm the Fort at New Brighton a couple of weeks ago lost a valuable accesory off their scooter as they rode away from the do .An ex Chester scooterist picked it up from the road and would like it to return to the original owner. We discussed it at the meeting last night and couldnt think of anyone from Chester with one of these,so it is now up to the other clubs who went to Storm the Fort .Anyone claiming it can contact me . Dave .

Mid Cheshire Scooter Rally and Shrewsbury Severnside Lions Fun Day

Two events coming up in the near future

Bolloxspeed Weekender and Cloud 9 Fort Invasion

Bolloxspeed weekender at the rugby club on June 14th and 15th and Cloud 9 Fort Invasion on Sunday June 16th.

For those riding to the Cloud 9 Fort Invasion on Sunday, we're meeting at Clubbies (Grosvenor Arms, Handbridge) at 10:30, with a departure time of 10:45. We will be passing the Yacht, if anyone wants to meet us there.

Bolloxspeed BBQ - Wed 12th June

Following came via Facebook:

 

BBQ NIGHT 12TH JUNE AT BOLLOXSPEED CLUB HOUSE ALL WELCOME STARTS 7.30PM

 

Rideout Sunday 9th June

Due to the forecast warm and sunny weather, it has been decided to have a rideout on Sunday. Destination is to be decided on the day and the plan is to meet at Clubbies between 10:30 and 10:45, with a planned departure time of 11:00.

Wrexham Scooter Club - Llangollen Ride Out, Sunday 2nd June

It's the Wrexham Scooter Club Llangollen ride out this sunday - one of the best local ride outs, that's usually blessed with good weather.

We will be meeting at Clubbies (Grosvenor Arms, Handbridge) at 11:15, with a planned departure time of 11:30.

North Staffs Jesters Scooter Fest 9 - Sun 19th May

It's the North Staffs Jesters Scooter Fest 9 at Leek on Sunday. It's always a great day out with a good parts fair, custom show and entertainment and the weather forecast looks a lot better than we've had recently. Not sure who's planning to go, but suggest meeting at Clubbies around 10, for a 10:15 departure.

Chester Scooter Club at the Tenby Rally

Courtesy of Andy 'I love vespa's' Nixon

Sunday 12th May NWBA Petrolheads to River Dee Chester rideout

Sunday 12th May NWBA Petrolheads to River Dee Chester

This was the first rideout a couple of years ago which kick-started off the North Wales & Borders Alliance. Last years event had 178 scooters starting from Petrolheads.

The rideout will leave Petrolheads cafe Bagillt at 12.30pm PROMPT. The route this year has changed slightly, travelling through Flint on the A548, over the Flintshire bridge onto Deeside ind estate. Then along Sealand road into Chester. Turn right towards the courts along Nicholas Way, taking 1st left at the Grosvenor roundabout along Grosvenor Street. Turning right onto Souters Lane and down to Groves along the River Dee. Any volunteers for marshals would be appreciated.

North Wales Nomads, Into the Valley 7, Sun 28th Apr

Those going on the Nomads Into the Valley rideout this Sunday should head for Petrolheads cafe in Bagillt for a 12 noon departure to the Pen Y Bont in Abergele - rideout to Betws-Y-Coed leaves there at 1pm.

St Davids Day Rideout - Sunday 3rd March

St David's day rideout to Great Orme Llandudno, hosted by HeadBangors SC. This is the first North Wales & Border Alliance rideout for 2013.

For those coming from the East leaving Petrolheads cafe Bagillt 10.15am prompt. Riding along the coat road A548 through Prestatyn, Rhyl prom, Abergele, Llandullas and Old Colwyn turn right at The Royal pub Colwyn Bay onto Sea view Road then left into Ivy Street car park. (Last year lots missed the turning) Meeting up with HeadBangors and other clubs approx 11.15am.
Leaving car park approx 11.30am towards Colwyn bay pier, Rhos on sea into Llandudno. Along the Orme and back towards the pier, whereby The Esplanade hotel along the prom has kindly given permission to use the rear car park and offers a warm welcome to scooter riders should you want to get a drink or meal etc.


For some cracking photos of the rideout, courtesy of the Wrexham Scooter Club website, use the link below

http://www.photobox.co.uk/my/album?album_id=1786523523

Blast from the Past

I have received an email from Alan Love wondering if any of our members remember him from his scooter days in Chester around the years '71to '75. He was involved with Cloud 9 and mentions the Ant Hill mob ? He is hoping someone may have a photo from that time with him on it .I can pass on his email if anyone wants to make contact .Dave.

LCGB BSM rally dates for 2013

Event 22 should be of interest, especially when the venue is decided.

Event 1: 2-3 March VFM Pre-Season Rally Blackpool
Event 2: 16-17 March Modrapheniacs SC Sandford Rallly
Event 3: 29 March -1 April BSRA National Rally Scarborough
Event 4: 20-21 April LCGB Coast to Coast (Saltburn to St Bees)
Event 5: 4-6 May BSRA National Rally Tenby
Event 6: 11-12 May Essex Lambrettta Club Southend Rally
Event 7: 18-19 May Rotherham SC Camping in Catcliffe
Event 8: 25-27 May BSRA National Rally Kelso
Event 9: 8-9 June Euro Lambretta Avignon France
Event 10: 22-23 June Dick Turpin SC The Bear Inn South Cave East Yorkshire
Event 11: 29-30 June Hayling Island Rally South West Scooter Clubs
Event 12: 6-7 July BSRA National Rally Cleethorpes
Event 13: 13-14 July LCGB 60th Anniversary Rally Shipston on Stour
Event 14: 20-21 July Sheffield Scooter Clubs Hammered in Sheffield Rally
Event 15: 27-28 July BSRA National Rally Exmouth
Event 16: 3-4 August Darlington SC Rally
Event 17: 10-11 August Warsop Sinners SC Rally Mansfield
Event 18: 24-26 August BSRA National Rally Isle of Wight
Event 19: 31 August-1 September BSRA National Rally Mersea Island
Event 20: 14-15 September New Forest SC Rally Hampshire
Event 21: 21-22 September BSRA National Rally Woolacombe
Event 22: 28-29 September Four Nations Rally North Wales (Venue to be decided)
Event 23: 26-27 October BSRA National Rally Bridlington

Vintage Scooter Video

Hi all Dave sent me this link to a Youtube video, thought I would share it with you all as I think it's quite unique in giving an insight into to early British Scootering. For me the early 60's cars are as good to look at as the scooters. Does anyone know what the scooter was called ridden by that nutter over the tank testing track ?

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A request from Andy (Nico)

Here is a picture of helens grandad in the centre of the picture behind that horrid (german he thinks) scooter.The picture was taken in Liverpool in the 1950s we think But maybe some one could put a better date on it by looking at the lambrettas,Helens grandad can not remember what the make of his scooter was and would love to know. Also wondering if his mates Lambrettas are still about as you can clearly see the reg plates.

Here are the details of the Dunkley Popular (the strange red one in the middle) that Eugene correctly identified, however the front mudguard looks a little different. Click on the image to zoom up the details, 25 to 30 mph !!!!

Also the NSU Prima V looks about right, have a look at this video www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vC0R5nuFPU