Chester Scooter Club Toy Run 2021

 

Thank you to all the clubs and solo scooterists who came to the Toy Run on Sunday. 

In true scooterist fashion, hardly anyone took any photos/videos, and we only have the two above.

Chester Scooter Club Toy Run 2021 - Sunday 19th December

 

Lambretta, the world’s finest motor scooter

 

Isle of Man Scooter Rally 2022 - Vaccination Exemption Form

 Anyone going to The Isle of Man also has to fill out an on-line Vaccination Exemption form at least 36 hours before you go. - https://services.gov.im/travel-notification-service/vaccination-exemption/apply

I think you need to send proof of double vaccination and receive a confirmation e-mail back from them to say all is good before you set off.

Isle of Man Scooter Rally 2022 - Visitor Requirements - Landing Form

 

Cloud 9 Rideout - Sunday 3rd October

From Cloud 9

Hi All, over the last few years and particularly this last few months we’ve sadly lost some great scooter lads, as a remembrance to them the is going to be a rideout around The Wirral, it’s going to be an annual event always being the 1st Sunday of October, the first one being this Sunday the 3rd Oct , leaving McDonald’s Birkenhead 11am and ending up at The Crown pub on Conway St, everyone very welcome 👍

Above is from NWBA Facebook  - if you are planning on going, post a reply and we can arrange to meet at Clubbies or somewhere on route.

Thursday Ride - Out -16th September - 10.30 to 11 am at The Bikers Cafe

 As the weather looks fine for tomorrow it has been suggested that we have a ride out for anyone who is free. The basic plan is to meet at The Bikers Cafe at Pontblyddin at 10-30 to 11 am. We can have a cuppa and a bite to eat and then decide where to ride to.

Scooterists seen loitering in Nantwich !!

 

Dabbers run 5th September

 With the weather forecast now looking good, anyone looking to do the Nantwich Dabbers run meet at clubbies for 11 o'clock for an 11.15 departure.

Photos from Isle of Wight

Cloud 9 visit Wednesday 18th August

 Dave Johnson has contacted me to let us know Cloud 9 want to visit Clubbies on this coming Wednesday evening 18th August.It;s too short notice for either club to change nights.Any of our members who can do both nights would help .

Cloud 9 Storm the Fort - August 15th

 

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

Breeze through the trees

 Breeze through the trees this Sunday 8th August,meet at clubbies for 11.15 AM to depart 11.30 AM onward to Tarvin sands,all scooterist welcome,,

Latest update:

Could you all let everyone know that “breez thru the trees” will go ahead on Sunday, meeting at Tarvin sands at 1200, leaving at 1230 for a ride through the forest to a new location. Music, bar but sorry no food, too late to organise but bring your own picnics.

Club Rideout,Thursday,22nd July

Pete has proposed leading a rideout this coming Thursday.Any club member wanting to go should meet at Clubbies at 10.30 for an 11 am departure.Route is in the direction of Whitchuch  with the usual lunch ,tea and fuel stops.

Club Rideout 15th July

It was decided at Tuesday nights meeting to take advantage of the good weather forecast for Thursday. We will be heading towards Bala and then taking a scenic route back. Meet at The Old Motorcycle Stores cafe in Pontblyddyn at 10am for a 10:30ish departure.

Club Rideout 8th July

It was decided at Tuesday nights meeting to take advantage of the good weather foreccast for Thursday.This weeks ride will be up the Wirral with a lunch break somewhere on route.Any member wanting to go should meet at Clubbies ready for an 11 am departure

Northwich Scooter Day ,8th August.

 Northwich Omega Squad have posted on Facebook that their "Breeze through the Trees " 8 and Scooter Rally is on this year on August 8th.More details when we get them.

Thursday 24th June Ride-Out (weather dependent) - CANCELLED

 Ride-out planned for next Thursday 24th June. Meet at Clubbies for 10-45 am for leaving at 11 am. 

The ride will be around 75 miles with stops for lunch and for afternoon tea (and fuel of course).

If the weather looks like it will be too wet, I will put a cancellation message on here next Wednesday.

Graham F.

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This weeks ride-out has been deferred to next Thursday 1st July due to rain and peoples availability.

The same arrangements for starting off 10-45am meet for 11am leaving Clubbies.

Pete Chadwick - if you want to join the ride nearer your neck of the woods, please give me a ring on 07799002680 and I can give you a meet up venue.

Thursday rideout to Rake a d Pikel

Cheeky run to the Rake and Pikel Huntington this Thursday the 3rd of June,suggest meet at clubbies for 8.00 PM I believe weather forcast is good,,

Club Rideout Bank Holiday Monday

 It was decided at Tuesday nights meeting to have a club rideout on 31st of May,Bank Holiday Monday. Meet at the Bikers Cafe,Pontblyddyn,at 11am for a snack.Route to be arranged.

Tuesday meeting 25th May

Ok all,had conformation clubbies will be open tomorrow as per usual,see you all from 8.00pm,, Bernie

50 Years Old Today

 

Marvin Gaye's album What's Going On was released 50 years ago.

Tuesday meeting

Hello all been in touch with Clubbies and unfortunately the pub is not opening until this Friday the 21st of May so first available Tuesday meeting will be next week the 25th of may,regards Bernie

Bob Marley

A classic from Bob Marley on the 40th anniversary of his death. 

From The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1973.

 

Useful dates coming up

A couple of noteful dates for openings coming up,The bike cafe in Pontblyddyn is reopening on the 26th of April outside facilities only at the moment and Clubbies Handbridge Chester looking to reopen on the 17th of May so possibly club meet on the Tuesday the 18th,,

Rufus Thomas - Breakdown

 Had the odd breakdown in the last year or so, but that’s half the fun...

Some interesting fashion and dance styles around in 1972.

Easter egg donation

A little over a hundred Easter eggs where safely delivered today to the children's hospital ward Countess of Chester,the staff where overwhelmed with such a generous donation,so well done to everyone who donated for there support,,

Easter Egg Donations

Bernie has asked me to put up a post regarding Easter Egg donations to The Countess of Chester. 

Due to Covid we obviously can't hold our usual scooter event this year, so please don't ride to the Hospital on Sunday 28th. However Tracey has been in touch with the childrens ward at the hospital and they would very much like to receive some Easter Eggs for the children.

So Bernie has asked if anyone would like to donate an Easter Egg, please could you give Bernie a ring and drop an egg off at his house in Saltney, Chester, or if anyone would like to come down to Clubbies pub car park in Handbridge to drop off an egg on Sunday 28th March at 12-30, (socially distanced of course), Bernie will be there to receive your donation.

Another option is that Bernie is prepared to donate an egg on your behalf  if you give him a ring and ask him to do that.

Bernie Griffiths - Mob - 07881474113

Graham's White GP Progress

 Made a good start on the GP build over the last few weeks. Far too cold to work in the garage, so what else are you going to use the spare bedroom for 😊 Nearly all painted parts back now.

Colwyn Bay 1982

An interesting mix of scooter styles from 1982 and a great song

E10 unleaded petrol

It appears that E10 petrol is being introduced during the summer.

From Gov.UK

During summer 2021, the standard (or ‘Premium’) petrol grade in the UK will become E10.

E10 petrol contains up to 10% renewable ethanol, which is added to reduce CO2 emissions and help tackle climate change.

E10 petrol is compatible with almost all (95%) petrol-powered vehicles on the road today, including all cars built since 2011.

If your vehicle or equipment is not compatible with E10 fuel, you will still be able to use E5 by purchasing the ‘Super’ grade petrol from most filling stations. 

I know it will come as a surprise, but the E5 Super grade petrol is expected to be more expensive...

For the full details click on the link below.

Gov UK E10

Amusing Scootering Article - March 2021 Publication

 My birthday present subscription copy of Scootering dropped through the door today. On the front a wonderful Series 1 custom, which for once I really liked. Reading the story of the build inside, I was amused by the comment in the owner details section on page 24.

The owner Gary told a story about his dad breaking down on his TV 175 back in the day, with which he had loads of problems. One time when it broke down he was so mad with it that he pushed into a farmers field and left it there, screaming that it was a piece of shit and never wanted to see it again and ended up walking home. He left it for a few days and then decided to go back and get it and it was still there in the field exactly where he had left it. When he was asked if he was surprised that it was still there he said, no not really nobody wanted them back then as they were deemed useless 😀

Burton Brewers Custom Show

 

It should be Burton Brewers Custom Show tomorrow (Sat 20th Feb). I like to think of it as the start of scootering year and it’s one of my favourites.

Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

 

Found this vocal only version on YouTube and thought i'd share it.

Bernie asked for Vespas

https://scooterlab.uk/an-alternative-august-scooter-trip-feature/ 

Riding the South West Coast 300 tale on the SLUK website

 https://scooterlab.uk/let-the-good-times-roll-1-south-west-coast-300-roadtrip-readers-ride/

Click on the link above for an enjoyable tale of riding the South West Coast 300 from the SLUK website. Maybe this will be the short term future for riding scooters, rather than the normal Rallies.

Chiselspeed Easy Clutch Conversion

 For those who might be interested, I have decided to try the Chiselspeed easy clutch conversion to try to make the clutch on the GP as easy as possible, time will tell but it looks a good job.

Scooter Mania part 3

 

Another one for Bernie

 

The perfect vespa for Bernie - it's even got a Chester Scooter Club mudflap in his preferred style..

Also has the added bonus of an excellent song to accompany the video.

Scooter Mania part 2

 

Scooter Mania Part 1

 

One for Bernie and Tracey

 

Isle of Man Scooter Rally 1959

 Lambretta presents the 1959 Isle Of Man International Scooter Rally.

These cine films came via the LCGB vaults & Kev Walsh but were originally part of the Mike Karslake Collection.

Ref Dave’s comment about Liz Smolen

40 years ago...

 

The Specials on Top of the Pops 40 years ago with Do Nothing. Some cracking Xmas jumpers on show, and who else had a flat top haircut like Terry Hall ?