Modfathers and Portside @ Diva's show bar

Dave "Weller"Buckley has organised a do for charity at the popular venue opposite the railway station in Chester . Its on Saturday night 28th November .
In the main room Mark is on the decks,with the Paul Weller tribute band "the Modfathers".The lead singer actually look like Weller , and anyone who saw them at this venue earlier in the year won't want to miss them . In the other room Mossy is on the decks and the cover band Portside are to do a set . Tickets are going fast @£6 each from Dave or the Divas bar . Dave is bringing tickets to the scooter club meeting next Tuesday,27th October .
Tickets

Dave "Weller" Buckley ,07826 420685

Southport Rally write up .

In traditional Chester scooter club style we got off to a very late start,due to a herd of cows and Brians exhaust vibrating loose .We decided to forget about the meeting point and the mass ride into Southport and head directly for the free Lancashire hot pot lunch ! The waterproofs were on as the four (Andy,Brian ,Elvis , Dave ) trusty Lambrettas left Chester ,but we left the rain behind as we got out of the city . It was cold and grey and the Mersey Tunnel was a welcome warm up .Its a pity the "city of culture " couldnt find a few quid to to repair the potholes ,they get worse every time we go through .
Our timing into Leo's bar in Southport was perfect,just ahead of the arrival of the mass rideout,reputed to be between three and four hundred this year ,so we got served and got a seat !The traffic wardens were left outside scratching their heads as to what to do as more and more scooterspitched up on the pavement outside !The hot pot lived up to its name ,though the bread was missing this year,for mopping up the gravy ! We stayed for a couple of hours,watched some early departures leave in the rain ,then rode home on the same route without incident and nice and dry ! A good rideout and many thanks to Mad Gaz and the Southport scooter clubs for organising it

Southport Ride-Out Sunday 18th October.

To all who might be interested in a ride-out this Sunday, please find below a message from Andy Swarbrick.

Me and Brian are going to Southport on Sunday 18th Oct for the Lancashire Alliance Rideout. We'll call in at Clubbies at 10:45,departing shortly after, if anyone fancies coming along. The meeting for the rideout is at The Bull And Dog Pub.5 Liverpool Rd South.Burscough.Lancs.L40 7SS, with a 12:30 departure to Southport.

Andy
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Brian's mobile no. - 07960120283
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CHESTER S/C CHRISTMAS TOY RUN

Hi just to let you all know that were not at clubbies last night that our christmas toy run will be held on sunday december the 13th meeting from 12 oclock onwards at clubbies to leave at one oclock more details to follow !!!! were looking at possably a dj to spin a few tunes before we leave and return also a few stalls as well so we can make a bit of a day of it (weather permitting) but nothing for sure at the moment exept the date thats (DEFFO) ALL CLUBS and SOLO riders are more than welcome so watch this space ..........

Scooter Do's this Sunday 27th

Ainsley from the Dabbers tells me Golden Torch SC are having a do @ Ye Old Crown pub , Burslem ,s.o.t. Dabbers aremeeting at the Railway pub ,Nantwich @ 11.45 to leave at 12 .Suggest anyone wanting to do it meet Clubbies 10.30 to leave 10.45 for Nantwich .
The North Wales Nomads are having a ride into Chester on Sunday ,allegedly,at 12.30 to go to the river,but they havent contacted us and nothing on their website last night ,so this is unconfirmed at present. This Saturday night ,the North Wales A55 SC are having a do at Penrhyn Old Hall ,Llandudno .Its to celebrate the reforming of this group of scooterists from the early 80's.£4 on the door,late bar ,free buffet. Info on 07704028124 .And theres more! Brian Gosling informs me that there is a Lancs Alliance ride from Lowton civic hall into Warrington this Sunday ,contact Brian to arrange times if you fancy going,as he and Andy are thinking of doing it ,07960120283.

Rhyl Scooter Rally Rideout 2009

It's Rhyl Scooter Weekender over the weekend of 18th to 20th September at The Robin Hood Holiday Camp as usual. Looking at what we did last year I suggest we meet at The Grosvenor Arms (Clubbies) at 10am on Saturday 19th and aim to get down to Deeside Leisure Centre for 10.30am to meet the North Wales lads and if we have time we could make a stop at the same pub on the bypass by Prestatyn.

Liverpool Scooter Rally Pics

Just stumbled across these photos on the Vespa.org site, some of our lads on there, click on the link below.

http://www.vespa.org.uk/Liverpool-SC-alldayer-09.html

Shady Oak Mini Scooter Weekend - Saturday 5th September

Just to remind everyone that it's the Shady Oak pub scooter rally this Saturday, there is camping available for anyone wanting to stop overnight at £5.00 a tent. There's a disco and food on, but I'm not exactly sure what time it kicks off, but I would imagine from afternoon onwards.

For anyone who doesn't know where the pub is it's in the lanes by the canal near to Tiverton and Tarporley, overlooking Beeston Castle.

There is a map and also a little video from their website http://www.shadyoak.co.uk/video.html

Isle of Wight Rally

Lots of members seem to be heading south this weekend ,using various means to get to the rally .For anyone wanting to ride down ,Judy and I ,Nigel and Stephanie,and Steve will be meeting at St Davids Park, Ewloe (top of the aston hill ) at 8.30 on Friday morning .Anyone wanting ride with us is welcome to come along.To everyone going have a safe trip and enjoy yourselves ! Ride safe ,Dave.

Liverpool Scooter Club Fun Day 2009

A very enjoyable day was had all round, although me and Wilf missed the bacon butties at Clubbies as we picked up the scooters outside the Countess. Well done to Liverpool Scooter Club for organising a good event at a lovely venue and well done to Gary for picking up another trophy for best Lambretta and Carl Keplis for winning yet another best custom Lambretta trophy with Zulu. I liked the old american cars, so apologies for rather a lot of pics of them.

Dave do you want to add any comments ? Thanks Graham for the photos ,I took some to put on the blog,but Picassa seemed to have changed their set up and it is defeating me at present ! Just to add that the catering at liverpools do ,from the van in the middle of the field ,was of a very high standard, and not expensive,well done that man !It always a shame that clubs put in a big effort to organise a days rideout when some scooterists are "getting off home " within an hour of arriving .Luckily Chester s.c. members have a good reputation for being some of the last to leave,and this is not lost on the organisers ,so well done Chester!

The Grosvenor Arms (Clubbies) New Website

Just had a quick look at Pat's new website, it's looking good and she's adding to it all the time, she's started to add some scooter pictures now too. If anyone want to have a look click the link below.

The Grosvenor Arms Website.

Also just so it doesn't slip out of view, this Sunday Liverpool ride-out meet at Clubbies at 10am to leave at 10-30am.

Liverpool s.c. fun day rideout this Sunday

Liverpool s.c. is having their fun day rideout this year at a different venue,its Sefton Cricket Club,L171AP,its not far from the previous venue . Cloud 9 are meeting at Macdonalds ,rock park ,at 11.30 .For us to meet up with them we need to leave Clubbies at 10.30 at the latest . As always everyone who wants to ride with us is welcome,Pat has told me she will open the pub at 10ish and will be doing coffee,bacon butties etc so all the facilities will be available .Ainsley from the Dabbers has been in touch and they are meeting us at Clubbies . See you Sunday ,Dave .

Mini weekend Scooter Rally @ Shady Oak pub near Beeston

Our mate Trevor from the Omega scooter club Northwich is organising a mini weekend rally based at the Shady Oak pub near Beeston Castle ,for Saturday night September 5th. Its camping at£5 a tent (4 people) and there will be acouple of quid charged per head towards the live band and disco .This is intended as a local rally for local clubs and Chester have been invited .Trev needs to know numbers interested so he can reserve the camping .If you fancy going,post on the comments box,or give Graham or me a ring,to add you to the list . Dave.

Quadrophenia Stage Show At Liverpool Empire - Tuesday 25th September

Wilf has asked me to advertise the fact that Liverpool Scooter Club ar going to the opening night of the Quadrophenia stage show at The Liverpool Empire Theatre on Tuesday 25th August, that's the Tuesday after their summer family day at the Cricket ground.
They are going on their scooters and have arrranged a price of £5.00 per head for the doormen to look after their scoots while they are watching the show, there is a 2 for 1 ticket price deal on the Tuesday night according to the Empire website, so it will cost £13.50 for 1 or 2 tickets, plus a booking fee of £3.50.
Wilf is definitely going on his scoot ( I think I know which one he'll go on !!!) and if anyone is interested please contact Wilf on his mobile - 07769580151.

More info HERE

Play the video trailer HERE

The Modfellas at Divas Showbar - Sat 12th September

Click flyer for large view then click back to come back to here.


Dave Buckley has asked for this flyer to be advertised on the website for this Weller /Jam tribute band who also have a wide range of other Mod music.

Divas Bar website click HERE
Modfellas website HERE

Nantwich Ride Out Report

An excellent turn out of scooters coupled with a hot sunny day made this ride out a great success, many thanks to Aynsley and the Dabbers S.C. for the organisation both at the Broxton meeting point (sorry we were late getting there, but we blame Simmo and the Liverpool lads for eating too many M'c Donalds on route to Chester !!!). The pub venue of The Railway was very good and the Paul Weller acoustic set in the rear garden was top quality and very relaxing.

Shewsbury Rideout Report

10 scooters left Clubbies around 10-45 with the weather cloudy and breezy with no sign of the previous evening heavy rain. It was nice to see some new faces joining us with John from the Northern Aces, Dave Pritchard from the Port and the young Greg Littler on a 50cc twist and go which was easily keeping up with the Lammies and Vespas.

We stopped at The Raven cafe just the other side of Whitchurch for a brew and bacon butty and even had some of the bikers coming over to have a look at the scoots. As we arrived at The Red Barn pub in Shewsbury the sun was out, the northern soul was playing and the real ale in the pub was spot on. A big thanks to The Severnside Lions S.C. for putting on a really good event, with burger bars, ice cream vans and even a mini rideout around Shewsbury town centre.

Just to cap the fantastic day out Dave Baker won best Lambretta for his TV 175, John from the Northern Aces on his Vespa GTS won furthest travelled prize and Andy Swarbrick won a bottle of wine in the raffle. A nice ride back through Ellesmere and Overton capped off a really good day. This is one rideout I would highly recommend for next year.

Severnside S.C. Shrewsbury Rideout

Looks like the weather gods are being kind to us again ! Rideout is ON so as Graham posted anyone wanting to come,meet at Clubbies (Grosvenor Arms Handbridge ) at 10.15 to leave at 10.30 .We will leave Chester on the A41 (Sainsburys roundabout ) for Whitchurch,then on to the A49 to Shrewsbury for anyone who wants to pick us up on route. As usual all scooterists are welcome to ride with us .

Sevenside Lions Scooter Club Family Fun Day

Dave recieved this flyer from The Sevenside Scooter Club from Shewsbury who are holding a Family Fun Day on Sunday 12th July. If there is enough interest we will organise a ride-out to the event from Clubbies, keep watching the website for arrangements.

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I've spoken to Dave and he's up for a ride to Shewsbury and so is Wilf, so that's 3 so far with me.

What we decided was to meet at Clubbies this Sunday the 12th at 10-15 leaving at 10-30, it's about 40 miles to the pub venue, so it will probably take about an hour and a half allowing for a break on route. So if your free and fancy trying a new ride-out for a change, please try and make it on Sunday.

P.S. Don't forget it's also the Frith Beach Scooter Weekender this weekend, if anyone wants to take a run over there instead, further information from Barry Turner on 0151-356-8384.

EDIT No.2

As the weather looks to be wet but clearing for Sunday, you can give me or Dave a ring on Sunday morning to make sure it's still on - Graham - 07799002680 - Dave - 07773669330. But I think we will be OK after checking the weather report.

Moel Famau Ride Pictures

After a wet start to the ride it turned into a dry humid evening later on, so thanks to the Chester and North Wales lads for coming along and making it into a very pleasant night. Not quite the full sunset view I had in mind but very nearly and a very nice pint was had by all after at The Loggerheads Inn. I'm sorry for missing out the lad on the GTS from the group picture at the top, I don't know what went wrong there !!

Tuesday Evening Rideout to Moel Famau

As the Wrexham ride has been cancelled and the weather forecast looks good for Tuesday night, I thought it might be nice to have a run up to Moel Famau top car park to take in the views of the Clwydian hills as the sun sets. I have mentioned it to Dave and he is up for it (well it's only up the road from his house), he also knows a good real ale pub nearby for some refreshments.

I suggest meeting at Clubbies at 7-45pm and leaving at 8pm, it's about 15 miles and if we go down through Saltney and up through Broughton to Padeswood and Mold, it should be a pleasant ride, fill your tanks up then we don't have to make petrol stops. If any local clubs fancy joining us for the ride please come along.

THE RIDE TO WREXHAM CANCELLED

Hi just to let you know ive been in touch with the lads at wrexham scooter club and most of them wont be there on tuesday night coz ther going to ruthin to meet up with the lads there who are going to ireland with them on a rally so i said we could go another night when there all going to be there thanks,Gary

RIDE OUT NEXT TUESDAY TO WREXHAM

Hi just to let you all know that theres a ride to the walnut in wrexham next tuesday night, meet at clubbies 7.45pm to leave at 8 oclock(weather permitting that is) as its only fair thay,ve been to us at least 3 times this year so we got to show willing anyway be a nice ride and a change so do your best , see you there , Gary ........... PS ride safe

Thanks for the post Gary, I'll be there on Tuesday. P.S. Euro Lambretta photo's are loaded below, Graham.

Complete Madness this Friday 19th June

Dave Buckley has got some tickets left for "Complete Madness "appearing at Divas Show Bar,this Friday. They are £8 each two for £15. Dave will come to Clubbies Tuesday night to the club meeting for anyone wanting a ticket

Euro Lambretta Pictures (At Last)

Please find below the pictures taken on Tommo's camera at Euro Lambretta in Lincoln, there is also a very good 'official' set of pictures on the Lambretta Club website, just click on the link underneath and select from the menu at the side, you can supersize each photo as well - enjoy.



Lambretta Club picture link - http://www.lcgb.co.uk/euro2009/index.html

Storm the Fort 2009 Sunday 14th June

Rallies and rideouts come thick and fast at this time of the year ! This Sunday is the annual Cloud 9 ride to the Fort at New Brighton .Anyone wanting to go ,meet at Clubbies at 10.30 . We will leave at 10.45 .Forecast is mixed so wet gear reccomended .This will then ensure a roasting hot day ! Thanks to Gary for some entertaining rally reports !

EURO LAMBRETTA 2009 AT LINCOLN

well what a fantastic weekend at euro lambretta i had we set off at 6 am as planed me, elvis and tomo left clubbies car park after havein a meet up with george who was traveling on his own later to lincoln (wife just come out of hospital) to meet graham at the stamford bridge petrol station so 4 strong we set off at the start of the a500 we stopped for a brew and a quick smoke anyway stoke soon came and went then on the a50 to derby/nottingham we seen a sign for a mobile cafe and pulled into the layby course elvis was off the scoot 1st and was at the caravan before we could blink with the door shut started banging on the door only to find it was a private caravan attached to a car with the guy just strechin his legs so we pissed our selfs laughing but he still asked him would he do us a brew so off again with all 4 scoots going realy well around the outskirts of nottingham to newark show ground only to find it wasnt there it was at lincoln show ground 12 miles more well done graham for putting us right so on to lincoln im not sure but i think it was 11-1130 ish when we arrived there and had a stroll round and collected our goody bags wow there was some stunning scooters there from all over europe tomo gave graham the job of being the offical chester scooter club photographer and off we went around the scooters lcgb tried to get all the scoots lambretta ever made with model A,B,C,D,E,F, VEGA LI 1,2,3,4, TV 1,2,3, and so on what an amazing sight then a quick blimp round the not so many stalls then tomo got a phone call off george to say he wasnt to far away he was real lucky coz stav ( the man with the van) s dad was dropping stuff off not far from lincoln and george banged his scoot in the back so only had to ride 40 miles what a winner the lucky git then we met up with roy and geoff and all the liverpool lads a big thanks goes to them thay were mint with us so me tomo and george left with them to go back to the digs and elvis went with graham to there digs friday night was just a meet and greet realy satuday was the main night and what a night it was real posh nosh the irish lads and girls brought unbe knowns to us the vase george tried to nick out of the hotel for a laugh at naven only to be told by some of the irish boys he couldnt take it coz if the hotel found out then no more do,s there so he put it back only for them to nick it and bring it to lincoln and present it to us OMG what a laugh we had over that so now its going to be an annual thing we take it to the next euro rally hand it to them and they bring it the next one for us so a good night was had by all the next morning we met elvis at the show ground who said the graham was still in the sack not well in the mean time we had seen the weather forcast so it was put to the vote and with a unanimous decision george rang stav to come and pick us all up in his van and a bloody good job he did coz it lashed it down all the way home graham met us at the parts fair down by the river we loaded the the van and away we went iv left out loads i know but my two fingers i type with are hurting now so if graham wants to put anything im sure he will fill in all the gaps well thats it roll on the isle of white to start all over again ride safe ps i know iv probably made loads of spelling mistakes i no but i think you get my drift we had a good time so thanks to tomo, george, graham, and elvis,also camel rich pete and gary from the nasc good to have a laugh with you lads all the irish lads and girls and last but lot least a massive thanks goes to stav for picking us up and roy and all the liverpool scooter club lads for putting up with us yer all great lads for havein a laugh and i hope all the chester s/c lads that went to soutport had a good time as well......................................... ride safe GARY

Southport Scooter Weekender 5

For anybody going to the Southport Scooter Weekender, Gavin has asked me to advertise the fact that the Chester lads will be leaving from the Eight Rights pub (CH1 4DA) at 2pm on Friday 5th June. Anyone wishing to ride with them will be very welcome.

The pub is situated on Countess Way, Bache, Upton, which is the road between Morrisons roundabout and the Blacon roundabout (map above).

WREXHAM RIDEOUT

for those that didnt do the wrexham rideout you missed a cracker the weather was brill i never thought there was a god after rideing back from jesters the other week in all that rain but thay must be, chester scooter club was 10 or 12 strong and with cloud9 and simmo and the liverpool boys we must have left clubbies 50 + strong what a site it was along the old wrexham road to the walnut for 12 oclock enough time to have a beer and a catch up with old freinds and a look at all the bling stalls then off at 1 oclock for the ride out to the horseshoe pass with the weather being so kind most just in polo shirts, shorts or jeans on arriving at the horseshoe car park there were that many bikes up there we struggled to park up be we wernt going to be beat by some power rangers, or greasers Ha Ha we had a good look round the bikes there was some stunners there but not as nice as some of the scoots that thay were lookin at then it was noticed that tomo wasnt there so myself,george,perry,and our adopded son elvis whent looking for him when we got back to the walnut with no sign of him he rang to say he and the scoot were ok and on the way back down to the pub so a few more beers were sunk then off everyone went a good day had by all (apart from someone who came off there scoot on the way down to llangollen)hope there ok..... so a big thanks goes to davis and all of the wrexham scooter club for putting on a spot on day well done but ur going to have to see if you can book the weather for next year as well,someone counted the scooters when as thay left the carparks for the rideout and there were 350 what a turn out and hopefully even more next year ............. ps ride safe....... GARY

EURO LAMBRETTA LINCOLN

Hi just to let the one,s who wern,t at clubbies on tuesday night and are going to lincoln, it was decided that were going to leave clubbies at 6AM friday the 5th to give us a good start and a few smoke breaks and fuel stops along the way and those of you that came to ireland A FEW STOPS !!!! WELL OK A LOT OF STOPS to fix georges scooter ha ha lets hope not anyway and if any other clubs are intrested in rideing with us thay are more than welcome to we are going through nantwitch, stoke, derby, and nottingham its more flatter that way so tomo informs me if anyone wants to contact me my works number is 01978 753735 from 9am to 6pm unless i win the euro millions on friday then you might catch me in acapulco diveing off the rocks lol anyway see you all at the wrexham ride out on sunday (the forcast is good ) or if not clubbies on tuesday night ride safe , gary

Wrexham s.c. Llangollen Rideout

This Sunday sees another Wrexham S.C. annual ride out to the Horseshoe Pass and Llangollen. Meet at Clubbies @ 11am to leave by 11.30 to ride to the Walnut Tree pub for 1pm .Weather forecast looks good at the moment for the weekend so it should be a good rideout.Its "the more,the merrier" so anyone wanting to ride with us is most welcome.This will be a good trial run for those going to Lincoln next week ,to Euro Lambretta , to see which bits are going to fall off on the way ! Ride Safe , Dave .

Jesters ,Leek (drown! )2009

Sunday morning saw ten scooters leave Clubbies for Jesters at Leek,first stop Vicars Cross for Gav to refuel (its an old tradition !)It rained most of the way there,this was due mainly to Elvis having won the pools and bought himself a state of the art waterproof suit !We arrived at 12.15 and the town square was packed with scoots despite the weather.The site is ideal,with a good pub backing onto the square do great beer (hydes)and good food quickly.The band this year were the Modfellas who did a great mix of the favourite tunes .Barry Turner commented this would be a great band for Dave Buckleys Chester do's,and I couldnt agree more . Weather had dried up and the sun appeared briefly while the band were on and we were some of the last to leave at 3pm straight into some of the worst prolonged rain we have had for a while.The A500 out of Stoke was flooding on the inner lane in parts making safe riding difficult ,but all the scoots kept going fine although we were all getting soaked .Thanks to Andy for picking up my disc "i" cap up after I hit a huge pothole in Chester on the slip road to go round the park at Dee bars !Its a killer !Thanks to all who rode with us in less than ideal conditions . Dave . Update on the Modfellas,just been on their website and they are booked to play Divas Show Bar in Chester on September 12th .A date not to be missed !

Jesters rideout,Sunday,May 17th

It was agreed at the club meeting last night ,to attend the Leek Jesters Scooter Rally on Sunday .Meet at Clubbies @10.15 for a 10.30 departure. There is usually live music on the site and its very handy for pubs and eating in this old market town and not too far from Chester .It goes without saying that anyone with a scooter who wants to ride with us is welcome to join us ,you dont have to be a member ! See you Sunday.
There is an advert in May Scootering page89 for details of the event . Dave .

Modfathers @Divas club

Last Saturday night saw a good turnout by Chester s.c. members and friends for what turned out to be a cracking night out .Dave Buckley,Steph and family organised what I think was their best gig yet ,and all for charity.The Paul Weller tribute band "The Modfathers " were top class,giving a really proffesional performance,both visually and musically,it was just like having Weller in the room !First set was modern weller plus the odd Style Council number .After the break they really got the crowd with them as they started into more Jam numbers .The dance floor was full and everyone Ispoke to was made up with the gig .Thanks to the lads in the band and we hope you come back to Chester again !

Dave Buckley has been asked to organise the do on the 19th of June for the Ska tribute band "Complete Madness " ,by the Divas club management and tickets will be on sale soon at £8 .Its a FRIDAY night so dont miss out as these tickets will go quick .

Nomads Into The Valley 3 Ride-Out - Sunday 26th April

This Sunday is the North Wales Nomads ride-out and Dave has asked me to put a post up. Some of the Liverpool lads are coming over for this one and Dave has arranged to meet them on the Wirral and lead them to the meeting point at The Diner+Petrol Garage on the A55 just past the Mold turn off (St' David's Park/Mold turn off junction).

So the leaving time from Clubbies will be 10-45am to get to the Diner on the A55 for 11-15am. I'll only be going on this one if I get my scoot back together after electrical problems, so it may be best to give Dave a ring on Saturday to check with him. Dave Baker - Mobile - 07773-669330

An additinal starting point has also been arranged by Bernie and members who were at Tuesday nights meeting .Meet at the Deeside Leisure Center (ice rink) at 10.30 and then ride up to the Diner on the A55 as above .Apologies for the confusion on this ride out but Im sure we will all get to Llandulas A55 Diner for the start at 1pm ,all the best ,Dave .

Ska Borough tale (part 2 )

Itook this photo two hours after the previous one ,at 3.30 pm Saturday. We spent a couple of hours killing time in a wet,cold ,seaside town and as we came back up these two were kick starting the scooter and it went 3rd kick ! They had changed barrel,piston,head ,reid valve inlet manifold and re jetted the carb,refitted and re-connected all the cables .Only thing still on the hotel front lawn was footboards and sidepanels ! A superb effort in anybodies book . Well done the Preston Lads ! Saturday night was buzzing at the Spa with Bad Manners fronted by Buster himself and standing on the old fashioned wooden dance floor was like being on a trampoline with everyone pogo-ing !
Sunday morning dawned dry so jude and me loaded up the scoot and set a westerley heading riding from a cool cloudy east coast into superb sunshine,no wind and seven hours of riding to Holywell .
P.S.We stopped for fuel 10 miles from Preston and who should come hurtling past (Running In ?? ) but the two likely lads in the photo . To the lads:- if you ever read this send me an email with your names and I will send the photos .Dave .

Ska borough tale (part one)

Eight members of Chester S.C. went to this the first national rally of 2009. Dave Buckley,Stef and family,Steve and Jan Flynn ,Pete and Tina Chadwick and Judy and me . None of us rode up ! Friday was good weather ,mostly ,and the evening do in the Spa was great with Basket Case taking on a "Pirates of the Carribean " theme and really working the crowd in the main room . Saturday was the usual choc-a-bloc parts fair .Wandering into town after our pub lunch we came across this sorry sight outside a hotel .A minute after taking the photo the owner and his mate showed up with big card board boxes under each arm ,fresh from the parts fair . The lads were from Preston,about 120 miles away .Halfway through the journey this ts1 lammy melted its piston and not wishing to miss the rally ,was recovered to this pavement ,where the engine was removed and stripped in the front garden of the hotel .The lads had bought a complete ts1 kit to repair it with (about £450 +!! )We wished them luck ,and went off to town .This was 1.30 pm .

Northwich Omega S.C. Ride-Out Sunday 19th April

Just to remind everybody that the next planned local ride-out is the one to Northwich this Sunday 19th April. Trevor was keen to promote this one when he came on our Easter Egg run and there should be a large turn out of scoots if last years Thundersprint day was anything to go by, (this is not the Thundersprint day by the way it's on May 10th).

The meeting place is the same as last year, Junction 10 on the M56/ A49, you need to go across the roundabout at the junction towards Warrington and there is a large side road on the left about a quarter of a mile along. The ride-out is going to the Bowling Green Inn, Northwich, where there will be live music from The Targets. I suggest meeting at Clubbies at 10-15 to give us time to get up to the meeting place.

Easter Egg Run - Report

More Pictures Added Below 6/4/2009.

A big thanks to all scooterists that turned up for our annual Egg Run to The Countess Hospital Children's Ward, this year broke all previous records with 103 scooters in attendance and several motorbikes turning up to join us as well. A nice double loop of Chester City centre with a photo call stop on the way back at the Town Hall square and it was back to Clubbies for beers and sandwiches. It was nice to see Lee out on his lovely Jet 200 (pictured above).

Also thanks to Pat from Clubbies for hosting us all and providing the sandwiches, pies and pizza all FOC and well done to Dave Buckley who went round selling raffle tickets, raising £90 for his chosen charity and Dave Baker winning 'The Who' tee shirt first prize.

More pictures HERE. and scrolling through below, Select slideshow at the top for best results.

Thanks to the following clubs and apologies to any missed out ,Armed Forces,Bangor Lads,Cloud 9,Chosen Few,Elesmere Port,Midnite Runners,Northern Aces,North Wales Nomads,Dabbers ,Wrexham .Thanks to Tracey and Bernie for the organisation ,to George for taking on the marshalling role,and lastly to all the individuals and firms that were kind enough to donate eggs!

Chester Scooter Club Annual Bunny Run

To all Scooterists in the Northwest and North Wales area, please come and support our annual Easter Egg / Bunny Run to The Countess Hospital Childrens Ward. You need to arrive at The Grosvenor (Clubbies) in Handbridge, Chester at around 12 noon on Sunday 5th April, to give you time for a pint and a chat with mates, before heading off to The Hospital to deliver your eggs to the kids. Afterwards it's back to the pub through Chester for refreshments, please try and support this event if you are free. Ring Tracey on 07917060332 for more info.

P.S. Pat at The Grosvenor is doing bacon butties at £1.00 each.Pat is opening up the pub at 11am togive everyone time for a bite and drink before the ride.

You can click on the image for a zoomed up view.

Wirral Egg Run 2009 (Report)

Rather than put a new post up which would moved our Bunny Run post down the list, I have edited the old Wirral Run post. Well 8 scooters assembled at Clubbies on a very cold and frosty morning and with the clocks going forward it made it seem that much earlier. 6 scooters set off at 9-30 for New Brighton, with Gary and Perry staying behind to work on Gary's SX, which was playing up a bit. We had a very pleasant run up through the wirral and started to meet load of bikers at the Leasowe end, so a slow ride into New Brighton to meet up with the thousands of bikers and a good few scoooters, which were all sheperded into a side road by the stewards. After a long cold wait for our turn to join the queue we finally got going, through Leasowe village and onto Moreton, the huge crowds that lined either side of the road were tremendous all waving and cheeering, with everyone tooting their horns back. After a very long and tortuous journey, which was mainly on and off the clutch, we finally arrived at Clatterbridge Hospital, which was absolute mayhem with hardly any parking spaces left and most of us got separated from each other. However it was great fun to be involved in such a big event and out on the road with so many other vehicles on a lovely sunny spring day - not a bad start to the scootering season.

Other picture HERE

Gingers Egg Run 2009

Here's the flyer for this years Gingers Egg Run, I'm not doing this one this year so if someone wants to take responsibility for organising this one regarding leaving time etc please feel free.

Click on flyer for larger image.

CELTIC RALLY WEEKEND

well what a weekend we all had its started off we all met at Mc donnalds on the a55 top of the aston hill myself,tomo elvis ,big george and last minute.com(perry)hence the nick name we all set off at a good pace with plenty of time in hand with a fuel stop and food as well, we got to the 1st conway tunnel and georges scoot nipped up so a fag break was called 2nd tunnel it nipped up again so another fag break was called with me thinking at this rate we,ll die of cancer b4 we get there mind you he was clocked doing 60mph (running in)but thats george all over he set off b4 us to get a lead we got on the island and tomo had a rear puncture (no spare) with him so my spare was used then the banter started he wanted to know was it a genuine innocenti wheel for his gp about a mile on there was big george,s scooter on its side in a layby with 4 sheered rear hub studs and 2 window fitters alias brad and his mate from the ynys monsters scooter club anglsea drilling them out thay fitted 4 10mm nuts and bolts to get him mobile so a big thanks to them we got to the boat just in time 1 hour 59 mins later we were in ireland so the first thing to do was to have a pint of the black stuff and have a look at perry,s back brake sticking we got into dublin city center and pulled up again to find out his rear hub was loose so that was fixed when a guy on a ratty vespa (jacks back) pulled up and showed us to carl perkins scooter shop for a new hub for george so new hub, rear hub oil seal and a new tube for tomo (we took over his work shop) so a big thanks to carl we all set off for navan when we arrived it was straight to the pub 5 pints later then somthing to eat we checked in the hotel so quick shower and off to the do with tony class spinning the tunes the rest of the night was a blurrrrrrrr until the morning 4.40 getting to bed the irish no how to party so it would of been rude not to party with them ha ha saturday afternoon arrived and off we all set on the ride out 20 miles of some of the best views of southern ireland but the worse pot holes in the world (very deep and wide) a good test for any back shocker i was asked to be a judge of the custom show and i didnt pick my own scoot but it still won best sx/gp so i was well happy with that when we got back elvis,s spot lamp brackets on his mod mobile had snapped and scratched the paint on the front mudguard and georges kickstart plunger snapping he sorted that out with free bits and oil of one of the stall holders (the jammy git)a few pints later it was time to shower ,change and off to the night do where we also won furthest travelled and best turned out well one of the irish clus won it but came to us and said thay were not realy a club just a bunch of lads that meet at rallies so handed the cup over to us and with not a hint of trouble at all weekend a good time was had by all and loads of new friends made we set off for the ferry home we got to dublin when the end can of georges exhaust felloff OMG what a rackett 1 hour 59 mins later at hollyhead george didnt want to chance his all the way home so stav(a man with a van) came and picked him tomo and elvis up and just when i thought i was going to stay trouble free it started to splutter so i wipped the carb off cleaned the bits of crap out of the jets, carb back on and me and perry rode them like we,d nicked em (balls out) all the way home so id like to thank tomo,perry,george and elvis for being good company and a great laugh all weekend . ps if my spelling not good im sure you get the drift

CELTIC RALLY IRELAND MARCH 2009

WATCH THIS SPACE ON MONDAY/TUESDAY FOR ALL THE GOSIP AND A FULL RUNDOWN OF WHAT WENT ON IN IRELAND (JUST INCASE YOU DONT KNOW MYSELF, TOMO, BIG GEORGE, ELVIS THE PELVIS NICK NAMES FOR THE TOUR ARE (STABLEIZER) (KITKAT)(BRAINS) AND (STEPTOE) LET YOU DECIDE WHO,S WHO ARE REPRESENTING CHESTER SCOOTER CLUB AT THE CELTIC RALLY IN NAVAN IRELAND THIS FRIDAY ,SAT AND SUNDAY THATS IF WE DONT GET LOCKED UP IM SURE WE WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME AND A FEW PINTS OF THE BLACK STUFF SO I WILL DISH THE DIRT NEXT WEEK UNLESS THE DIRTS ABOUT ME THAT IS HA HA AND PROVIDING I STAY SOBER ENOUGH TO REMEMBER AND TO THEM THATS GOING TO MARTIN MERE PRE SEASON DO HAVE A GOOD TIME AND RIDE SAFE

The Jam DRC in Wrexham

For all you Jam fans out there, a guy called Peter sent me this flyer to advertise this concert on Saturday 21st March at The RAFA Club Wrexham.

You can click the image for a zoomed up view if you want

Just found this flyer on the LCGB website posted by Tim from the Nomads.
This is also added to the Events Link

WREXHAM SCOOTER CLUB RIDE OUT

here,s one for you all to pencil in your diaries( hot off the press) the wrexham s c ride out from the walnut pub up to the horseshoe pass and back to the walnut is on sunday 31st of may 2009 i hope the weather picks up by then mind you its been kind to us the last few years.

Thanks for the news Gary, I have put it onto the Club and Local Events link on the side-bar
Graham.

Northwich Ride-out April 19th

Trevor from Northwich Omega SC has been in touch with a flyer for the Lancashire Alliance ride-out on Sunday April 19th.

Euro Lambretta Update

Well done Gary and Tommo for getting tickets, yes I've got one and so has George. Just to let you know that Rich from the NASC has been in touch with me and let me know that there are 4 of their members riding over to Lincoln on Friday the 5th June, so if we all want to ride together that would be a nice party of 8 to make it over the Pennines and down to the beer tents !!

Graham.

EURO LAMBRETTA 2009 AT LINCOLN

hi all just to let you know that me (gary O clark) and tommo (darren O thommason) because of our irish connections have both got a ticket for euro lambretta, YEEE HAAA dont know where were stopping as yet, but the camp site sounds good to me as long as the weather picks up by then. looks like graham,s got one too (nice one graham) and i think half the world knows big george as got one as well ha ha god help lincoln when he rides into town and iv also here he,s on a diet to try and make his scooter keep up with mine and tommos, see ya all soon ride safe

Isle Of Wight Sooter Rally ,August Bank Holiday

If anyone is thinking of doing this one in August and is thinking of B+B get in touch with me.Pete and Tina cant make it and so we are holding reservations on a double and single we will have to cancel,soon ! So if anyone from the club wants to take them on contact me .P.S. Jude + I are still taking our room in the same B+B .

The "Modfathers " in Chester April 25th

Club member Dave "weller" Buckley has been in touch to let us know about a charity do he has organised .Hes booked a Jam/Weller tribute band called The Modfathers to appear at the Divas Show Bar , Station Road ,Chester on Saturday 25th April. Dave says they have had sell outs at recent previous venues,so at £6 a ticket it should be a good night ,in aid of a good cause. The Divas Show Bar is on the site of the old Mail club, opposite to the station, and has had a big re-vamp. Tickets for this will be available at the club on Tuesday nights soon. Web sites to have a butchers at www.thedivasshowbar.co.uk and www.themodfathers.co.uk, . Telephone for Divas is 01244 311177.

Scarborough Scooter Rally ,Easter Weekend

Does anyone fancy a ride over to Scarborough at Easter ?Dates are April 10th,11th ,12th 13th .Thats bank holiday friday thru till monday.Pete and Tina and Judy and I are going and have booked B+B .Accomodation appears to be well booked up in the town already so contact me soon if you fancy it .Basket Case and Bad Manners are both booked for the weekend . Dave .

Who's Going To Eurolambretta in June ?

OK this is probably only for Lammy owners I guess, but has anyone else from the club applied for Eurolambretta tickets ? For anyone that doesn't know it's the annual European Lambretta jamboree that this year is being held at Lincoln showground, from Friday June the 5th to Sunday June the 7th, it's ticket only and quite restricted on the numbers, but I had my ticket confirmation today, so it's going to happen for me at least.

I know big George has applied for tickets, but has anyone else ? Because the next thing to book is some accommodation as I would imagine everywhere will soon get booked up for that week end. If anyone else has made any plans or knows of anywhere to stay please let me know on my mobile no. or e-mail on the contact us link on the side bar. I can't make it to the club tonight, but I will be down next week.

Graham.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

may i be the first to wish you all a happy new year very sorry to hear about the closure of the supertune shop but i know a pheonix will rise out of the ashes im sure we as a club seem to be getting more people turning up for the rideouts (thats great) news and hopefully big george will have is 270 cc lammy out in 2009 or maybe 2010 ha ha sorry george only kidding i cant wait to see it screem past me perhaps that will be the kick up the ar@e i need to build a 350 ypvs and then i might be able to keep up with tommo,s rocket (not bad for a diesel tom) ane i believe im only ten trophies behind bernie&tracy griffiths so thats something for us all to aim for so come on flinny get the polish out mate right got to go now iv got a date with about 20 pints of john smiths and for them that seen me in action at morecombe i prommess to be a good lad (well try anyway) so hope you all have a good one and i will see you all in the newyear ps ride safe

Old photos

Sterling job for this idea Graham... being a nupty, how do i send you photo's ? Your email address is not on your profile.

Have a great New Years Eve everyone.

Pete.

Thanks for your pic contribution Pete - My e-mail is on the Contact Us tab on the sidebar.

Eugene circa 1979

Eugene wanted someone to post an old picture of him with his GP 150 in 1979, so just for you here is a trip down memory lane.

Nice range of accessories.

Actually that's just given me an idea of a separate tag on the sidebar for nostalgia pics!!

The Link is now done on the right hand side, if anyone else want to send me some old scooter pics, I'll try to load them up.

"Tap" rideout

12 noon was the appointed hour to be at Clubbies .When I arrived fifteen minutes later there were already eight scooters ready to go .The weather was superb,no wind and bright sun ,but Freezing cold !!Luckily the Tap is only about ten miles from Clubbies ,but it was far enough with the temp not rising above zero all day . I counted 50 scooters outside the pub,a very good turnout .Liverpool s.c., Cloud 9, N.Aces,were amongst the clubs . Liverpool s.c. have made this an annual ride for at least the last three years,a great idea on a day with reasonable weather . Thanks to Simo for phoning us and to Dean for putting a message on the guest book .Darren and Pete(supertune),Paul(Elvis),Tomo,Gary,Perry,George and son,Flynny all braved the cold to do the run ,good on yer lads !

Last Rideout 2008

Dean from N.Aces told me there is a rideout to the Tap pub at Eastham Ferry on Saturday 27th to arrive at 1pm for anyone that wants to go .Meet at Clubbies at 12 noon ,for those that are up for it .All the best to everyone for Christmas and New year from Dave and Judy !

Countess Christmas Present Run 2008

Just loading up the photos from today's run, nice to see a few faces that I haven't seen for a while, including Adam released from baby duties for the day, Darren with a fresh saudi suntan and Karl Ceplis riding a scooter instead of showing one. Well done to all who turned out and I'm sure The Countess Children's ward were very grateful for all the presents donated by the scooterists.

Sorry some of the images seem a little out of focus, it's those darn scooters they just move so fast !!

Click HERE and select slideshow at the top to see all images.

Gary the prize winner (again !) at the Mods and Rockers do

Soul Night @ the Durham Heiffer

Ade and Lisa are putting on a soul night at their pub on Friday ,January 9th .Pete Griffin and Mossy are supplying the sounds .On a sad note this will be Ade and Lisa's last do at the Durham Heiffer ,as they are leaving the pub on Jan 16th . I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for all the events they have put on for us in the last couple of years,and wish them all the best at whatever they go on to .Hopefully they will now have more time for their scooters,and we will see more of them .

Busy Weekend

Just a reminder on this weekends events
Friday night,North Shropshire S.C. Christmas bash .At the Ironworks on the High st in Oswestry,.The Jam DRC are on ,£10 a ticket .
Saturday night,Civic Soul @ the Carlton club Connahs Quay .Pete Griffin and Mossy are putting on the do .Entry FREE !
Sunday lunch Chester S.C. Toy Run .Meet at Clubbies @ 12 noon to leave at 1pm ,back to Clubbies for butties afterwards .

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Bill Smiths Mods and Rockers Run Sun 14th

Hi, finally got round to putting this on the site , sure you are all aware of it anyway...

The Toy run sets off rom Bill Smith's at 12 noon, so meet at Clubbies at 11.00 am?

If anybody has already made arrangements please post, not been able to get down to Clubbies recently.

You can see Bill's link on their website HERE

There's some photo's from last years event on also, mainly featuring Mike! ( Wilf)

Pete.

p.s. dont forget our toy run on 21st- see HERE

harri turners funeral

just to let you all know that chester scooter club members attended the funeral of H yesterday, with about 230 at the church, myself, tommo,and george went on the scooters to see him off, a cracking turn out for a well liked scooterist we will miss you H .

Death of a Scooterboy

Sad news has been passed to me ,via Tomo and Gary, that Harry Turner has died .Most local scooterists will have known Harry ,he has been on the scene for as long as most can remember.A well known face at all the events,with his old Vespas and helmet covered in stickers .His daughter has requested scooters to be present at the funeral ,so if anyone can make it it will be appreciated. Funeral is next Monday,8th ,and starts from 46 North Street,Shotton ,to arrive at St Ethelwolds church ,Shotton ,for a 2pm funeral .Meet up at the above adress at 1.30pm .

Port Scooter Club

Hi, just got an email from Mark Pritchard from Ellesmere Port telling me of their new club.

" The Ellesmere Port Scooter Club are a bunch of fun-luvin, rally-going scooterists out for a good time, laffs, beer & scooters attending as many Rallies as possible through out the year.
The Ellesmere Port Scooter Club,Meeting place ,
The Halfway House Pub ,
Childer Thornton (By Little Sutton )

Every Thursday 7pm -7-30pm

All Lambretta and Vespa owners welcome."

Their website can be found at www.theeportscooterclub.piczo.com

( Graham, Dave could their details be put on the links page?) Have Done it Pete

Local Clubs email contacts?

Helloo, trying to send the Present Run flyer to other local clubs and none of their websites have contact details!

Does anyone have email addresses or phone numbers to contact members of:

Northern aces
Chosen Few
North Wales Nomads
Dabbers
Cloud 9

Contact me on peter.morrissey@virgin.net or on 07884 385462

CHRISTMAS PRESENT RUN

Click on image to see a bigger version.

Come all ye faithfull....

Tickets for Brit Pop Night

Tickets for the do advertised in the previous post ( 29th Nov - Saltney Social Club)can be obtained by contacting Dave Weller on 07826 420685 or from Saltney Social Club.

Dates for the Diary

Saturday 29th November ."Moses" on at Saltney Social Club .Dave Buckley is once again doing good stuff for the Cancer charity,and everyone enjoys this band , tickets only ,no doubt he will come to the club with some.

Sunday 14th December "Mods and Rockers " toy run .Bill Smiths shop in Chester to the childrens ward of the Countess Hospital .details to follow .

Sunday 21st December Chester Scooter Club "Toy Run "from the Grosvenor Arms ,Handbridge ,to the childrens ward of the Countess Hospital .Meet at 12 noon to leave at 1 pm .Return to the pub after the ride .

Saturday 20th December,Civic Soul at the Carlton Club in Connahs Quay .Pete ,Mossy and Cally are putting on a FREE Christmas do . They promise a wide variety of sounds (not just obscure Northern !) Its on from 7pm till 12pm

Tuesday night club meetings

Following our club meeting last night ,it was felt by all present that we should return to our normal once a week meetings .Once a month in the winter is too long to wait for a pint ! Seriously,the fact that the meetings had changed to monthly had not been picked up by some,they just thought it was a quiet night !So its back to normal,starting next Tuesday. See you there ! Dave .

Supertune phone out of action.

Hello,

Just to let locals know that our phone line has not been working at the shop since Monday evening. It still rings as normal to people who are calling so it just sounds like i cannot be arsed to answer it!

BT are pretending to try and sort it but it now seams a major line was cut and up to 1400 people are affected ( but they will not admit this). It may not be up and running again until the end of the week, calls should now be automatically diverted to my mobile.

Ho hum, modern technology.

Pete.

p.s. We have paid the phone bill ;)

Civic Soul Club

Pete Griff and Mossy are running an "aldayer" on the 1st November in the Civic Center ,Connahs Quay ,next to the baths .It starts at 3.30 pm and goes on till 1am . More info on civicsoulclub.moonfruit.com

Shaz's Birthday Do

Got a txt message last week inviting the club to Shaz skinheads birthday do .Its on Saturday 1st November at The Bull , Gt Sutton . Ska/Punk band The Stories are playing. Thanks for the invite Shaz.

Golden Torch S.O.T. open day 19th October

I've had a couple of txt's and an email asking me to let the club members know about this event.Golden Torch S.C. at Stoke are having an open day this Sunday the 19th at the Green Star pub,Smallthorne ,S.O.T. ST61RD. They have two live bands lined up ,custom show ,disco ,raffles etc. Entry is free after 12noon .The pub is on Hanley road . Wilf tells me the Crewe Crusaders are leaving the Duke of Gloucester (Crewe ? ) at 11.30 .Anyone who fancies this needs to be at Clubbies at 10am to leave at 10.15 . If the weather is kind,it should be a good day out,and not far from Chester . Dave .

"BEST STANDARD VESPA"

Eugene at Southport after winning the prize for the best standard Vespa ,considering the huge turnout of scooters at this event this was a big achievement,Chester S.C. are on a winning streak with Gary,Wilf,Bernie and now Eugene all picking up prizes in the last year .Well done all ! Update on the Prize Winners at Southport . Gary Clarke won the prize for the "Best Cutdown ".We only learned of this through Barry Turner,as the Lancashire Alliance put a photo on their site asking if anyone knew the owner,and Barry recognised it .Well done Barry and congratulations to Gary

Southport Ride-Out 2008

Well a fantastic day was had by all who went on this one, as the weather gods really shone down on everyone, it was more like July than October. After meeting Barry Turner and a few of the Nomads at the Little Chef in Eastham, 15 scooters rode on through the tunnel to Liverpool. After myself and some others got split up and lost around Kirby,we eventually found the Beaufort Arms pub at Burscough and soon realised that this was one hell of a turnout of scooters.

We left just after 12-30 and arrived in Southport sometime after 1pm, taking the scenic route with splendid views across the marshes where we could see Blackpool tower clearly in the distance. We rode down the whole length of Lord Street in Southport and eventually parked up outside Funland. There was free hotpot available at Leo's Bar, fish and chips, ice creams and even funfair rides for those that fancied them !!! Also well done to Eugene for winning Best Vespa in the custom show.

We left about 3pm and headed off down the lovely route through the sand dunes of Ainsdale and Formby and then into Liverpool through Bootle and down to the tunnel. A little detour was suggested to the White Lion pub in Childer Thornton and we did not have to be asked twice, as it was a Thwaites real ale pub the beer went down very easily.

All in all a great ride-out to finish the season before winter sets in.

Southport Rideout this Sunday ,12th October

The Southport Sandgrounders are celebrating their 50th anniversary on Sunday,all North West clubs are invited .Details of meeting up on the Liverpool side are on our Events page . I would suggest meet at Clubbies before ten ,to leave at 10am,via a41, meeting Barry Turner at 10.30 at Little Chef at Eastham (by the m53 roundabout) at 10.30,giving us plenty of time to reach the mass meeting point,the Beaufort Hotel on the a59,by12 noon .If anyone has a problem with the times of meeting up,ring me ,or I will see you at Tuesdays meeting ,all the best ,Dave .

Warrington ride out Sunday 28th September

Brian has asked me to mention the rideout next Sunday . Lowton civic hall near Warrington is the meeting point for the start of the mass ride into Warrington .Start time at Lowton is 11.30 . Anyone wanting to ride on this needs to be at Clubbies for a 10 .am departure as it always takes us longer than anticipated to get to Lowton (Gingers Egg Run starting point ).
Cracking good weather saw a lot of happy scooterists on their way to Rhyl on Saturday morning . Graeme,Mike,Eugene and Will, Steve and Jan,and others set off from Chester after10am and met the rest of Chester club at Deeside leisure center .We left 10.45 with about 15 scooters and managed to stay together as far as the lights at Flint,but as usual the group fragmented ,so we arrived at our usual stop pub "The Bells of St Marys " just before Prestatyn to refresh and regroup . We arrived at Rhyl around noon with about 15 scooters ,needless to say not exactly the same ones that started out ,in some cases ! Usual rally stuff ,talking ,rideout ,chips ,parts vans etc ,time for a pint,back home for food . Bernie had the only breakdown amongst our mob with a worn plug cap jumping off whilst overtaking a car ! Hairy moments ! Serves him right for coming on a vespa when he has a shed full of reliable lammies ! See you all soon ! Dave . P.S. Bernie and Tracey won "Best Vespa " at the Rhyl Rally ! Well done both . Dave .

Rhyl Rideout Saturday 20th Sept

I have had it confirmed from two different sources that the Rhyl weekend is definitely on between the 19th to 21st Sept, however I can't see much reference to it on other websites?

So looking at what we did last year I suggest that we leave Clubbies in Chester at 10am on Saturday morning (20th Sep) and then stop opposite the Ice Rink at Queensferry at 10.20am for any of the Deeside lads that want to ride with us. We can stop again further up the coast road to meet others (somewhere around Greenfield for Dave and any others). Maybe we can have a stop at the same pub as last year on the way, but we should aim to get to The Robin Hood holiday camp at Rhyl for around 12 noon as this will give us time to have a look round at the trade stalls before the rideout, which is usually 1pm up to Abergele.

Keep watching this website as I will update this post next week when I am clearer about the arrangements (and the weather !!!)

New Scooterist joins the fold...

Hello,

Got a text off Adam this morning saying that he and Linny are now proud parents to a bouncing baby boy called Fynn weighing in at 5lb 12oz.
Congratulations to all three of you!!! :)

News of the Durham Heiffer

Good news from Ade and Lisa at the Durham Heiffer,all is well at the pub and they are busy and its business as usual .This follows two conversations I had today with members who told me they had read in the Chronicle that the Durham Heiffer was in the hands of the official receiver.This is Durham Heiffer Ltd ,a limited company set up by the two ladies who had run the pub prior to Ade and Lisa taking over and in no way connected to to them or their pub . So lets keep up our support,as Ade will be more than pleased to see any of the scooter clubs that regularly visit . Best regards, Dave .

Bangor on Dee Rideout Pics

An excellent turnout of nearly 50 scooters for a local Sunday rideout was a fantastic achievement. Well done to The Dabbers for arranging it and to all the clubs who turned out on what was a pretty miserable rainy morning, which thankfully cleared up later. Also thanks to the landlord and staff at The Royal Oak pub in Bangor who were very welcoming and happily received the large crowd of popping two stroke scooterists.

Pictured above is Eugene's new PX 200 (edit -oops sorry Eugene Dave tells me it's a Rally not a PX)in a rather nice burnt orange colour, which made it's debut on the rideout. For more pics from the day click on the link below and select slideshow.

http://picasaweb.google.com/Lammygraham/BangorOnDeeRideoutPics

Ride-Out Sunday 31st August

Thanks to all the Nantwich, Crewe and Winsford lads who turned out at The Shady Oak pub on Tuesday night, an excellent turnout of 10 scooters were there already when the 3 of us arrived from Chester, however a very pleasant evening was had at this peaceful location.

The Dabbers lads asked me to advertise the fact that they are planning a ride-out on Sunday to Bangor on Dee. They are meeting at the picnic area behind the pub at Broxton roundabout to leave at 11-30, so Wilf suggests that the Chester lads meet up at the Trooper Inn carpark (opposite Dickens garage on the A41) at 11am. Wilf's mobile number is 07769580151.

Monday Bank Holiday Afternoon Ride-Out

Wilf has let me know that some of the Liverpool lads are having a ride-out up to the horseshoe pass and Llangollen on Monday afternoon and are willing to drop in to Clubbies on the way, so he has suggested that if any of the Chester lads fancies it, to meet at Clubbies in Handbridge at 11-15 noon for leaving at 11-30. Wilf's Mobile No. is 07769580151.

Also Tuesday night local ride-out to The Shady Oak pub is definitely on barring thunderstorms, so far Graham, Eugene and Wilf are up for it, 7-30pm leaving Clubbies.

Tuesday Night Ride-Out Anyone ???

I have looked at the weather forecast for next week and it looks to be fairly dry, so does anyone fancy resurrecting Pete's idea of a ride-out to The Shady Oak pub. I know a lot of people are away at The IOW Rally (or coming back from), but if anyone fancies a run out Tuesday night, 7-30pm leaving Clubbies in Handbridge, either send me an e-mail on gfox@freeuk.com or give me a bell on 07799002680.

P.S. The road between Tarvin and Tarporley is closed at the moment, so we will have to go the back way through the Waverton lanes. I will post again on here before Tuesday to confirm if it is to go ahead.

Graham.

Salford Knights Fun Day Sat.9th August

Salford Knights have got their bash organised for this weekend. Its at the Dutton Arms ,Eccles , this Saturday . Brian and Andy have been in touch to say they are going and anyone who wants to ride with them should go to the Grosvenor Arms on Saturday morning at 11.15 for an 11.30 departure . Andy can be contacted on 07738 062369 or more info on the event from 07914850521.

Tuesday rideout... Mother nature interupts!

Not looking good for the rideout plans for tonight, think we will have to take a 'rain check' and cancel it.

Ho hum.

Pete.

Tuesday rideout?

Nights drawing in(!?!)Does anyone fancy a Tuesday night rideout? Went to the Shady Oak near Beeston Castle last year with Neil, great roads and a nice venue. Planning for Tues 5th aug if anyone wants to.7pm meet for 7.30 departure from clubbies. Let me know on 01244 401 423( shop) or text 07884 385462 to see if anyone is interested.

Directions - " From Chester head towards Tarporley on the A51. Turn right onto the A49 in the direction of Beeston. Turn right in Tiverton onto Huxley Lane. After approximately 1.5 to 2 miles turn left into Bates Mill Lane. The Shady Oak pub is on the left just before you approach the humpback bridge with a twist."

Somebody please remember as my arse and elbow have no sense of direction!!

Liverpool rideout 2008

Photos from last Sundays ride to Liverpool.Click HERE to view

Durham Heiffer rideout pictures

Photos from last Sunday .Click here for photos.

Liverpool s.c. rideout this Sunday 20th July

Rides and Rallies are coming thick and fast at the moment . This weekend ,starting Friday pm is the Northern Aces s.c. at Chester Rugby Club do with music Friday night and the band Barely Legal on Sat night .To go for the whole weekend is £12.50 a good price ,but if you want to show your face for a couple of hours its dear .Sunday morning is the ride from Chester to Liverpool Cricket Ground via Birkenhead . We will meet at Grovenor Arms,Handbridge ,at 10.30 ,leave prompt at 10.45 to meet Cloud 9 at Macdonalds ,opposite Camell Lairds ,Birkenhead ,ride through the old tunnel along the pier head to meet the mass rideout coming down the E.Lancs road .All then to the cricket ground . See you over the weekend ,all the best ,Dave .

Durham Heiffer Rideout 2008

Excellent day out this year ,we were so lucky with the weather ! Big Thank You to Ade and Lisa and all the family and staff at the D.H. for making it such a good atmosphere. No one wanted to leave,it was so pleasant an afternoon . Thanks also to Bernie and Graham for picking out best Vespa and Lambretta ,not easy, too many to choose from ! Thanks also to Pete Chad and Graham for marshalling the ride over there .Last of all thanks to all you Chester s.c. members who came ,we counted over thirty,a great turnout . More pictures to follow . Dave .

Club polo shirts

The Polo shirts have arrived.Thanks to club member George,we have had a really good deal on these heavy weight shirts ,from Uniformity Clothing ,Handbridge. The total cost of each shirt is £11,(originally it was £15.50) .The following people have a shirt reserved for them :

Graham + Nikki
Pete Morrisey
Bernie +Tracey
Steve + Jan
Mike Wilford
Dave + Judy
Pete +Tina
Brian Gosling
Andy Swarbrick
Tomo
George
Adam
Ade + Lisa
Gary

We will get more done in the future ,so if you missed out this time round let me know and I will put you on the list .Iwill bring them to the club next Tuesday ,if you want to pick them up from me in work,just ring me so I can fetch yours in with me .

Durham Heiffer do Sunday 13th July

Chester Scooter Club members ,if you dont go to anything else in the whole year,you have to support this ! This is the nearest we come to a rally of our own and Ade and Lisa and family do all the hard work for us,including this year providing some trophies to give out .
We will meet at the Grosvenor Arms (clubbies )at 11am to leave with amass ride at 11.30 to get to the Durham Heiffer at 12noon . The band Moses is booked (at considerable expense!)and anyone who has seen them previously knows how good they are ! Ades special burgers and good real ale will be on sale as last year and anyone who wants to spend Saturday night there and camp is welcome . Ades telephone no.is 01829 782253 for more info .If you have a high viz vest bring it along as we will need marshalls for the rideout .

Isle of Man Scooter Rally .July 4th ,5th, 6th

Just a brief word on this one for anyone going on this .We will meet at the Grosvenor Arms ,Handbridge ,(clubbies)at 8.45 am Friday to leave at 9am for Liverpool .Boat goes 11.15 and we must check in by 10.30 ,latest . See you all at Clubbies,dont forget your boat tickets ,or your scooter!

Fort Invasion ,Cl;oud 9 ,29/06/2008

We had a really good turnout for this one .Twenty eight scooters left Clubbies bound for New Brighton .Our club numbers were boosted by the arrival of The Dabbers s.c. along with lads from Crewe and Winsford and even a guy from The Mysterons s.c. London (was this a navigation error on the M25 ? ! ! ).It was great to have such a good turnout .The route followed the usual shambles of losing a few at every set of lights and roundabout before leaving chester on the Parkgate rd.Things improved as we got out to Mollington,but not for long ,as it started to rain ,by Heswall it was pissing down and I finally stopped at Thustaston when I realised we only had four scooters ! Everyone had stopped on route to don wet weather gear .Bernie turned up in some high viz,dayglo pants that would give you a headache,if you wernt wearing sun glasses !wow !
Despite the discomfort everyone seemed in good spirits and we all arrived in New Brighton en masse. Lots of scooters were already there and Pete and Darren from Supertune arrived soon after us ,having nipped back to base to fit a replacement carb to Petes Lammy,so he could do the ride.Well done lads !
We all did our own thing from there on,the punk band Instant Agony were relentless in their set ,which was entertaining ,but didnt suit everyone ! Instant Agony fans and off spring provided alot of good people watching for the hour that we listened to the band .Everyone made their own way home in what turned out to be a sunny and windy afternoon . Thanks to Cloud 9 for the organisation and to Instant Agony for the visual experience ,oh ,and the music !!