Broughton Wings Soul Club - dates for 2015

February 21st
March 28th
June 20th
August 15th
October 17th
December 12th
to be held at Broughton Wings Sports and Social Club, CH4 0RH 01244 522253
I will try to post these dates on the blog a couple of weeks prior to the event.

Events for what's left of 2014 and also 2015

2014
Saturday 6th December – Wrexham Christmas Bash
Sunday 14th December – Glan Clwyd Hospital Toy/Selection box run
Sunday 21st December – Chester SC Annual Toy Run

2015
Saturday 31st January – North Wales Nomads SC Post Xmas Bash
Saturday 21st February – Northern Aces SC Pre-Season Do
Sunday 1st March – St David’s Day Ride out to Llandudno Hosted by North Wales Coastriders SC
13-15 March – Morecambe Pre-season Rally VFM
Saturday 21st March – Gingers Egg Run, NWBA clubs meet at Helsby Arms 
Sunday 29th March – Chester SC Annual egg run to Countess of Chester Hospital
Friday 3rd April – Glan Clwyd Hospital Bodelwyddan Egg Run
3-6 April – Scarborough BRSA
Sunday 26th April – In to the Valley, 9 North Wales Nomads SC
1-4 May – Weston-Super-Mare BRSA
Sunday 10th May – NWBA Ride To River Dee meeting point TBA
Sunday 17th May – Leek Jesters Non NWBA
22-24 May – Kelso BRSA
Sunday 7th June – Wrexham SC, Llangollen Ride Out. NWBA Clubs to meet at Flintshire SC
Sunday 14th June – Cheshire Midnight Runners SC & Omega Squad SC, Delamere ride out
19-21 June – Cloud 9 Weekender
Sunday 21st June – Cloud 9, Storm the Fort. NWBA Clubs to meet at Flintshire SC
25-28 June – Bangor Scooter Rally. Vaynol Estate Non NWBA
3-5 July – Cleethorpes BRSA
Sunday 5th July – Ellesmere Port SC Open Day
10-12 July – Mid-Cheshire Scooter Rally, Omega SC & Cheshire MR SC help in this
10-12 July – Lincoln BRSA
18-19 July – Bala Strictly Scooters Overnight stay or Llangollen depending on campsite
24-26 July – Llandudno BRSA
1-2 August – Wales 400, Dai Ransom
7-9 August – Salford Knights Weekender Non NWBA
Sunday 16th August – Beat the Bikers Matlock Non NWBA
21-23 August – Northern Aces SC, Back to Basics Weekender
28-31 August – Isle of Wight BRSA
Sunday 30th August – Beddgelert / Porthmadog
4-6 September – Mersea Island BRSA
Sunday 6th September – Dabbers Smell the 2 Stroke Non NWBA
11-13 September - Rhyl Robin Hood Scooter Rally Non NWBA
20th September – Liverpool SC open day
25-27 September – Woolacombe BRSA
Saturday 26th September – North Wales Nomads BBQ
Sunday 11th October – Lancashire Alliance End of Season ride to Southport
Sunday 18th October – Roobarb N Custard Ride out
30-31 October – Bridlington BRSA
Saturday 5th December – Wrexham SC Christmas Bash

Some dates for your diary

2015 National Rallies
April 3rd - 6th: SCARBOROUGH
May 1st - 4th: WESTON-SUPER-MARE
May 22nd - 25th: KELSO
July 3rd - 5th: CLEETHORPES
July 10th - 12th: LINCOLN (LCGB)
July 24th - 26th: LLANDUDNO
August 28th - 31st: ISLE OF WIGHT
September 4th - 6th: MERSEA ISLAND
September 25th - 28th: WOOLACOMBE
October 30th - 31st: BRIDLINGTON

Other dates
March 13th - 15th: MORECAMBE Pre-Season Rally (VFM)
May 29th - 31st: HAYLING ISLAND (SWSC)
November 20th - 22nd: WARMWELL (SWSC)

Graham's New Project

Now why did I sell all of my Lambretta tools 3 years ago ???

Dave Williams Accident

I was very sorry to learn that Dave Williams of Flintshire Scooter Club has been involved in a serious road accident a couple of days ago .Most of our members know "Dangerous Dave " and I'm sure everyone will want to join with me in sending him our best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.Details of the accident are third hand at present,but we know it happened in Garden City and Dave hit a van that turned across his path. His injuries are broken arm,leg,fingers with the leg injuries thought to be the most serious at this time .Poor old Dave has had more than his fair share of hospitals over the last decade and this is really bad luck .All the best Dave from all at Chester Scooter Club .

Rhyl Weekender - 12th to 14th Sep

Dabbers SC - Smell the 2 Stroke 6 - Sun 7th Sep

 

 

Meet at Clubbies at 11.00 to leave 11.15, for those that want to go to Nantwich.

Isle of Wight 2014 - Photo Call in Ryde

Worst ride ever ?

After an almost trouble free ride down to the I.O.W. and two good sunny days riding on the island,the journey back would become probably the worst our club has ridden .It was raining when we put the bags on the scooters at 6.30 am and it rained all the way to the boat and it rained without let up for the next 220 miles ! As we got further north the rain intensified and it got colder .Breakdowns started at the guest house when Roweys wouldnt start,even with a push .Bernies day got off to a bad start with a broken throttle cable coming off the boat,with that fixed it was only another forty miles before the water (we think) got to the electrics, after a couple of stoppages recovery was called.Tracey and Bernie and the Rally finally got home at 9pm ! While waiting for Bernie ,Steves throttle managed to make itself inoperable ,I had nuts missing on the tailpipe,and exhaust went noisey having shed some baffles,Brian didnt want to be left off the faults list as his scoot didnt want to idle .Even Graham on the GTS had a speedo failure ! As we thought nothing else could go Steves exhaust split in two ,sounding fatastic as long as you weren't following him ,Last problem was Brian with a broken rear exhaust bracket,sorted by Rowey and a fistful of cable ties!But where's Don ? Last seen passing the Dock gates at Southampton after depositing his bargain tyre purchase in Danish and Donna's van(yes,VAN,lucky people !) by Karl.He thought we were ahead of him whereas we were fixing Bernies throttle.He was determined to catch us ,but we were behind him ! Well done old buddy for the long solo ride,navigating in terrible weather.He rode further and was home first at 6.15 .! Star prize must be shared by Becs and Rhianon,Becs as she wasnt feeling too good to start and could have had a seat in Danishes van (thanks Paul )but was determined to "ride" the IOW rally,and Rhianon who despite being frozen and soaked, kept up the pace hanging on to the GP like a good 'un. Many thanks to all who went with us,I think it's the best I.O.W I've done and made by the company who was there. p.s anyone know where I can get a van for next year?!!!

Northern Aces Invite.

I received a text today "Northern Aces Scooter Club would like to invite Chester Scooter Club to a one off gathering at the White Bear,Mancot Thursday 28th August.FREE FOOD will be available.Meet from 7.45 onwards " Sounds good,if there any survivors after the I.O.W run !.We would need to leave Clubbies latest 7.30 so suggest meet up time of 7pm ?They must have heard of Don with the draw of FREE FOOD !

Shane

Just an update on Shane. He had his big op on his shoulder on Friday 8th August.The bone graft from his hip to his shoulder went well and even though it's only a week he says he has more movement in the shoulder than previously.I'm sure all the members will wish him a speedy recovery and we hope to see him at Clubbies very soon . All the best Shane from all at Chester S.C.

Isle of Wight rally.

For club members riding to the Isle of Wight rally this year the meeting point is for Friday 22nd, Chester at Clubbies 7am prompt ,leaving 7.05 prompt for Dobs Hill service station for meet up at 7.30 prompt! .Have enough fuel to do 50 miles when leaving Dobs Hill .Don't forget the ferry tickets !

Liverpool Scooter Club Day

Liverpool Scooter Club are holding their annual open day on Sunday 31st August . It's at the usual place Sefton Park Cricket Club,Croxteth Drive,Sefton Park,Liverpool,L17 1AP. The meeting point for the Ride In is also as before,on the banks of the mersey opposite the Brittania pub ,time 12 noon  .more info is available from Ernie 07877 909478 and Simo 07859882104. Details for meeting up need sorting nearer the time .

Ellesmere Port S.C. Open Day - Sunday 10th August

Anyone fancy going along to support our neighbouring club on Sunday 10th. I suggest meeting at Clubbies at 11 am to leave at 11-30 for the Little Chef.

Events this weekend (11th, 12th & 13th July)

Mid Cheshire Scooter Rally at Blakemere

 

Shrewsbury Severnside Lions Scooter Club Family Funday on Sunday,

meet at Clubbies at 10:15 for a 10:30ish departure.

"Breeze through the Trees " rideout ,this Sunday,6th July

Just an update ,anyone wanting to go ,meet at Clubbies at 10am on Sunday

Isle Of Man Rally.

Meet up for the Isle of Man rally is at the old Little Chef on the A41 by the M53 roundabout at Eastham at 9.15 on Friday morning,take your waterproofs,forecast isnt good !

Breeze Through The Trees Rideout

Dear all as a Pre- Rally Rideout for the Mid Cheshire Weekender at Blakemere, Northwich, the Omega SC and The Cheshire Midnight Runners are holding a rideout through Delamere Forest to The Bowling Green Pub on Sunday 6th July, details below.

Storm the Fort 2014

Cloud 9 Storm the Fort Sunday 15th June

Meet at Clubbies (Grosvenor Arms) at 10:30 for a 10:45 departure.

Petrolheads Italian Bike Meet

 

Let's see if we can get more Italian scooters than bikes to Petrolheads Cafe this Saturday

 

Spotted the above on the Wrexham Scooter Club website.

Maybe of interest to those of you lucky enough to own an Italian scooter...

Wrexham Scooter Club Llangollen Ride Out

Meet at Clubbies at 10:45, for an 11:00 departure

Dave can't get the hang of these new fangled autos....

Leg Shield Banners

The new Chester Scooter Club leg shield banners are now in stock.This is the one with the wolf head logo .cost is £11 each..For those members that asked me to reserve one ,please see me asap. Only ten available . Dave .

Club Rideout ,Bank Holiday Monday,May 26th.

A club rideout into Wales has been proposed for next Monday,26th May .This depends on a favourable weather forecast.To leave Clubbies at 10.15 ,possible destinations Ruthin and the Conway Valley,at least a couple of pubs guaranteed ! Will post again Sunday pm with decision on weather.
UPDATE  Weather forecast is dry 'till about mid afternoon so we are going ahead with the ride,probably modifying the route.Just make sure you have your waterproofs !!

North Staffs Jesters Scooterfest 10

Meet at Clubbies at 10am, with a planned departure of 10:15

Into The Valley 8

Meet Corbet'soars Head, Ewloe (over the roundabout from St Davids Hotel) at 11:30, before meeting Dave in Holywell at 12 and onto the A55 Diner.Click on the link for more of Kev Corbett's pictures ITV8

NWBA Easter Egg Run - Good Friday

Click on link to see Kev Corbett's photos

Egg Run photos

Chester Scooter Club Easter Egg Run 2014

 

Picture above from Kev Corbett of Wrexham Scooter Club - for the full gallery click on Link