A few up coming events

Wrexham S.C. Llangollen Rideout 2010

 
 
 
 
A mixed forecast still saw a good turnout of local scooters at clubbies for the late start of 11.45 .Liverpool S.C. and cloud 9 turned up in strength to join us for the run on the old Wrexham road to the Walnut Tree pub for the start .We were a great dissapointment to one copper in Lavister on his radar trap ,thanks mainly to all the cars coming out of the village flashing us ! Ride out started off well at 1pm but as we climbed away from Wrexham towards the hills we caught the bad weather everyone arriving at the Ponderosa in the wet .Some turned back for home after a brief stop ,including Billy after having to replace a broken clutch cable with the help of a mate and Gavin ,not pleasant in the rain !More rain on the way down the pass saw Bernie switching to reserve and a tense few miles finally getting fuel on the Wrexham by-pass.All the small filling stations have now closed on the Llangollen road .Back at Wrexham the roads were dry and the do was in full swing back at the Walnut Tree with our very own Gary Clarke winning "Best Lambretta "at the do ,well done Gaz !It was all over by 4.30,a good day out had by most of us despite the weather ! Thanks to lads and lasses of Wrexham scooter club for their efforts in putting on the 10th Llangollen rideout

Wrexham Scooter Club,Llangollen Rideout 10

We will be meeting at Clubbies (Grosvenor Arms, Handbridge) this Sunday (6th June) at 11.00am with the view of leaving no later than 11.30am. Arriving at the Walnut Tree pub Wrexham about 12.00pm. There will be a BBQ, Dealer stalls, Raffle and Custom show. The rideout to Llangollen leaves at 1.00pm. As always, any scooter club or solo riders are more than welcome to join us!

Leek Jesters Rideout 2010

What fantastic weather for a rideout ! We set off from Clubbies at 10ish with 18 scooters and picked up Gav and four more at the rugby ground .Via Nantwich and a fag break in the first lay by on the A500, three missing ! One had seized and his buddy stayed with him as they were near to home .Elvis was contacted making hasty repairs to his induction system (dont ask...)and re-joined some fifteen minutes later.Uneventful run on to Leek except for a lammy loosing his kick start pedal as we were overtaken by a police car. The Modfellas did two sets at the do both good the choice of food,pubs,trade stalls all in such a small area is great at Leek and with scooters tightly packed the atmosphere in the sunshine was good enough to keep most of the Chester club there till gone 3pm . Apart from Nico and Helen having a flat tyre on the return it was a good ride home .Special thanks to the Jesters for another cracking day out ,see you next year ! click HERE for photos

pictures from Jesters 2010

Jesters Scooter Fest 6

It was eventually decided at last nights meet,That we will meet at Clubbies(Grosvenor Arms,Handbridge) sunday morning 9.30 with the view of leaving no later than 10.00,Picking Gavin and cav up at Hare Lane,Vicars Cross.As always any other Scooter clubs or solo riders

are welcome to ride with us.

Liverpool s.c. visit May 18th

Bernie has asked me to let everyone know that Simo has been in touch from Liverpool Scooter Club .They are planning a rideout to visit us on Tuesday evening ,weather permiting .A good turnout of our club scooters would be great if you can make it .any questions ring Bernie on 07881474113. .....Dave .

WREXHAM RIDEOUT

Hi just to let you all know that the WREXHAM S/C ride out from the walnut tree pub up to the horseshoe pass is on SUNDAY JUNE THE 6TH this year, two hundred and sixty scooters turned up last year and were treated to some fantastic weather the sun was out all day so let hope for some more this year not sure what time the ride out is leaving but i would get there before 12.30 i think it was 1 o clock last year, ride safe

Two local(ish) events coming up.

Wednesday Evening Rideout to Neston May 12th

Steve from Heswall has joined the " Too Much Too Young " scooter club at Neston and has asked Elvis and me if we fancy paying them a visit .As they meet on Wednesday evenings at the Lady Hamilton pub in Little Neston we thought we would organise a ride over there next Wednesday . Anyone wanting to go should meet at Clubbies at 7 ish for a departure at 7.30 prompt . It will take us half an hour to get there. Butties may be available !The Lady Hamilton is in Henley Road ,Little Neston ,ch64os5

Our Tuesday night club meeting is on as usual at Clubbies ,the rideout is an extra .

Dave I'm up for this if the weather is dry, by the way I had a look on Google maps and I think this postcode could be nearer - CH64 9SE. It's by a row of shops and a chippy off West Vale, Neston - Graham.

Llandudno Scooter Rally pt1

Some photos i took of a great weekend.Sorry for taking so much room up on the website,i did try to put them up on a slide show!

Llandudno Scooter Rally pt2

Llandudno Scooter Rally pt3

Llandudno Rally,May 2010.

 
The weather turned out to be much better than the forecast and the nine scooters that left the Chester area all arrived without getting wet at all .When we met at Clubbies we had a new face with us,Billy on his T5 ,plus Carl,Gav,and Nico with Helen on the pillion ,all on Vespas,but never mind ,no clubs perfect !!Nico reckond I had let them down by bringing a Lammie along !!We soon balanced things up picking up Bern and Tracey on the SX,then at ST Davids Hotel Brian ,Andy and Martin all on Lammies .We took the scenic route after a short burst up the A55 ,loosing Brian Andy and Martin at Lloc when Martin had a front wheel puncture(valve catching forks )good job Andy had a spare to lend .We all arrived at Venue Cymru (Theatre ) on the prom by 12ish ,had a coffee caught up with the "puncture outfit"and went in to the parts fair ,only £3 this time.The display of custom scooters was good(thanks to Billy for the photos),including Dangerous Dave Williams replacement for the stolen "Hunter not the Hunted",which is "Help for Heroes " Dave ,as an ex squadie ,had not only set up a stall to raise money for the charity ,but has had his Vespa painted to match .He told me later they had taken over £500 that day for the cause .Well done Dave and Julie .Lots of other Chester s.c. members were at the venue for the day,or staying over ,for the full weekend .Some on a day only pass started to head for home around 3.30 and another dry ,if somewhat cool ,ride home was experienced ! The Saturday evening entertainment was at several venues,with the Nomads s.c. running a do in the function room under the Regency Royal hotel ,which worked quite well until the bar staff were faced with a crowd of more than two people ,at which point they fell to pieces! Some were even drinking water from a tap somewhere as they were too thirsty to wait for service !! A move up to the main VFM do at 10pm was called for ,A charge of £6 on the door was good Value For Money ! As the downstairs bar had the "Northern " on and upstairs the mainroom with all the usual good atmoshere of a national scooter rally .The punk band "The Re-Offenders" came on at 11ish and did about an hours set of all the well known Punk tunes plus some unusual adaptations (their own ?) .Lots more familiar faces at this do and Chester sc were well represented (well done Dave weller Buckley ,always first up on the floor !)Folks who had been there on Friday night said it had been equally good,if not better than Saturday, I finally went deaf at about 12.45 and Jude and I bailed out ,but the dance floor was packed .Overall a great weekend for scooter enthusiasts,I will cetainly try to stay down there if they run it again in 2 years time .Well done to VFM ,NOMADS AND ALL from our Club as we gave it good support ! Dave .

Llandudno Weekend Pictures

I managed to work out what I had done wrong with trying to load up pictures earlier, so Thanks to Billy Williams for the pictures.

quad at blacon high

From: Julie SALISBURY
Sent: 29 April 2010 08:47
To: All Staff
Subject: QUAD

Hi All,
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our production in any
way, shape or form – allowing pupils out of lessons, helping on one or
both nights, coming to see the show, praising the cast! It was a huge
success!
Cheers
Julie, Ceri, Rachel and Emily

georges gp lambretta

 

FOR SALE

Right here we go big George Randells is selling his Lambretta GP 150 Italian H reg its an original UK bike because it has the battery tray with a 125 cc engine so its learner legal it is also Regestered as a 125 with DVLA but it has a AF 175 cc top end so it picks its feet up and keeps up with the traffic
so if anyone knows of someone looking for a scooter its taxed and tested and ready to ride for the summer he,s asked me to put it on here first so it could stay local but if needs be he will put it on EVIL BAY and make a small fortune to add to his already bulging bank account any questions regarding the scooter or his bank account give him a ring on 07760106095...... ps ride safe and see you all in Llandudno at the weekend.

Quadrophenia in Blacon

We have had a request from Ade and Lisa to support a production of Quadrophenia that the students of Blacon High School are staging on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th April (next week). What they would like is for club members to arrive on their scooters just before the performance on the Tuesday night and hang around while the guests arrive .Anyone wanting to see the show is welcome .They would also like to have a scooter to put on the stage while the performance is on ,thats for both nights (it can be stored on the premises overnight if reqd.). George and Elvis have already offered scooters for the static display . This sounds like a job for Wilf and his mirrors to me !!Start time is yet to be confirmed with Lisa for Tuesday night on 07704 385807. Anyone who is local and could pop down for 15mins or so on their way to Clubbies would be very welcome . Dave .

Llandudno Welsh national Scooter Rally

It was decided at the club meeting last night to go with Andy (nico's) idea to meet at Clubbies (Grosvenor Arms,Handbridge )at 10.15 Saturday morning,leaving at 10.30 Prompt! for the ride to Llandudno.We are picking up members along the route at Saltney (!!?),St Davids Park ,Ewloe and Halfway house pub at Carmel,nr.Holywell,so this is why we need to leave spot on 10.30.We wont use the A55 section that forbids Learners so anyone is welcome to tag along .Bring your waterproofs as the forecast is not great .See you all Saturday ,Dave .

Chester Standard Newspaper Article

Thought you all might like to see the article which was placed in the local newspaper The Chester Standard. Click twice on the image to enlarge it.

Thanks Andy for the Youtube link - Click in this link to watch a video of the Egg Run taken by Smudger GTS300 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbOb0ewFxWU&feature=related

A Thank you for the Easter Eggs

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Chester Womens service would like to thank Chester Scooter Club for the kind donations of easter eggs, which have been distributed to families experiencing domestic abuse.Your donations are very much apppreciated.
Emily,
Chester Womens Service

Into the Valley 4 Sunday 18th April

The Nomads have organised their early season ride once again ,from Abergele to Betws-y-Coed and back .Their meeting point is the same as last year at the A55 Diner @ 12 noon ,leaving for the rideout at 1pm prompt.The guy who was running the diner last year did us proud,with a special service set up for the scooterists and megga bacon butties !
I would suggest meet at Clubbies to LEAVE at 10.45 latest .We can discuss members meeting up en route on tuesday night club meet .Anyone wanting more info can ring BIG MIKE (NOMADS)tel 07790 507324

The Jamd in Chester Saturday 17th April

Another " Weller " production from our club member Dave Buckley .Change of venue this time ,it's back to the Saltney Social Club ,tickets are £6 ,mod night with rally D.J. .Tel. Weller 07826 420685 or 07930 255934 or Tim 07894996356.

Great Turn Out For The Easter Bunny Run

Thanks to everyone that turned out to support our Bunny Run to The Countess Hospital, an unofficial count was 96 scooters and other two wheeled vehicles leaving Clubbies. There were riders who had travelled from Rhuddlan, Southport and New Brighton as well as many other places in the north west. Also a big thanks for all the Easter Egg donations not only by local riders but by the local Chester businesses, there were enough eggs to fill a complete child's cot with the sides up and a bed. Thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets, I'm not sure which charity will benefit, but I guess it will be one of Pat's from The Grosvenor.
And of course a big thank you to Pat and Andy at Clubbies for supporting the Scooter Club and providing the sandwiches after the run.

P.S. If anyone has any photos you can send them to me at gfox@freeuk.com and I will load them up (as my camera packed up after one shot)

Graham.

Bunny Run 2010

click HERE for photos
great turnout for the annual Egg Run .Pat had opened up early for bacon butties and coffee as promised ,Frank Heath and co.from Wrexham s.c. turned up promptly to take full advantage of butties at only £1 each !The sunny morning brought clubs from as far afield as Bolton and Southport.Special mention to Vic who had ridden down from Southport with a couple of his mates,on his auto .He is now 81 years young and recovering from a recent stroke!To do forty miles each way on a cold day ,he's an example to all of us ,Ride safe old scooter buddy !
The generosity of people gets better every year with the egg donations ,special mention this time to Chester Exhaust Supplies for their massive contribution ,some of which will go to local charities other than the Countess Hospital .Thanks to all the clubs and individual riders who came and without whom it would be a poor event .I hope most of you can find yourselves on the photos some havent turned out quite right with a bit of "ghosting " on some of the prints ,for this I apologise !

stolen scooters from stockport returned

Hi just to let you all know that the scooters that big kev from vfm asked bernie to put up on our web site via dave baker have since been returned to there right full owners at scooter crazy in stockport but not before paying 1,500 pounds ransom via mike phoenix what a shit world we live in sometimes to have to pay that sort of money to get back whats rightfully yours in the first place
and still no word about dangerous daves,s hunter not the hunted vespa px but you never know ride safe

Chester Scooter Club Annual Bunny Run - Easter Sunday - April 4th

Click on flyer for larger view

Pictures from Gingers

Cheers to the lads from Wrexham Scooter club,who joined us.

Chester Scooter Club Easter Egg Run 4th April(Easter Sunday).Please see details below.

Gingers Easter Egg Run 2010

20th march,Meeting at clubbies,Saturday morning 9.30 and leaving at 10.00.Any other clubs or solo riders are welcome to ride with us.

WATCH OUT WATCH OUT THERES A THIEF ABOUT

just to let you all know that dave williams aka DANGEROUS DAVE from the chosen few scooter club as had his scooter nicked ( the hunter not the hunted) his green px custom scoot its very well known on the scooter scene so if anyone here.s anything please let us know it was stolen from his locked up garden shed whilst he was in hospital having another op two weeks tomorrow it will have to stripped and painted or sold off for parts cos its too well known so even if yer offered any bits cheap let police or dave or someone in the club know its doin his nut in spread the word and lets help to catch the BASTARDS it might be one of ours next..... ride safe, gary

Rimini Lambretta Centre - All New Website

Just noticed in the February Scootering that Rimini Lambretta Centre has an all new website, there's some top quality scoots and accessories that come out of that place.

Take a look around http://www.riminilambrettacentre.com/Home.aspx?IDCliente=&IDCliente=

Free Northern Soul + Motown Night at Macleans 13th Feb

Mike Phoenix Scooters New Website

Just had notification from the Web Designer that there is a brand new website for Mike Phoenix Scooters in Manchester. Click on the link below to have a look around.

http://www.mikephoenix.co.uk/

Isle of Man Scooter Rally Details - 2nd to 4th July 2010

The Isle of man rally is on again this year organised through Barry Turner, with rally H.Q. at the Hilton Hotel on the promenade. Click on either image above for a larger view of the details.

Teddy Pendergrass Dies at 59

For all Soul fans the news of the death of Teddy Pendergrass will sadden them, he was the voice of Harold Melvyn and the Blue Notes and had a very successful solo career as well. His smooth soulful distinctice voice was his trademark and some samples of his work can be found by clicking this link.

Christmas Toy Run Photos 2009

I just remembered that I took a few photos of the Toy Run, so I thought I would share them with you.
Graham.

CHRISTMAS TOY RUN 2009

Well done to you all what a propper turn out 71 scooters (wow) sorry i couldnt be there i was trying to sober up after a good night in york but i drank that much it didnt happen.... looks like i missed a good,n the weather was kind for a change, good right up and pics dave, who was the clown in the union jack coat ????????? it looked like george but even he,s not daft enough to wear that in this weather ha ha( hope it was for a bet) only kidding george you could made some more money by all paying to guess how many flags it took to make that coat oooops me and my big mouth thats another punch off him now lol and before i go may i wish you all a merry christmas incase i dont see you before ride safe, gary
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Chester s.c.toy run 2009

click HERE for photos The day was cold but with bright sunshine and no wind it helped to encourage seventy one scooters to turn up for this annual Toy Run .This year for a change ,the donations of toys were being split between the Countess of Chester Hospital childrens ward and the Ellesmere Port and Chester home for battered wives .We would like to thank all the firms and individuals who donated toys .As another new idea we held a raffle in aid of the breast cancer unit of the Countess Hospital ,Chester .Due to the great generosity of the traders and individuals connected to the club,the prizes were top quality and the raffle raised over £178 ! Thanks to all who gave so generously .
The ride took the usual form of the meet up at 12 with plenty of time for coffee and bacon butties for those having travelled a long way on a cold morning.We started for the hospital at one with Pat our landlady bravely accepting a lift on the back of Tomo's scooter being ridden by George . Andy played the role of Father Christmas this year .
The route to and from the hospital was through a very busy Chester city center with the usual havoc caused to the traffic at junctions by trying to keep 70 scooters together . After a half hour pause at the hospital whilst Santa delivered the toys ,it was back to Clubbies for food,drink,and to draw the raffle . Most made a move for home by 3.30 ,mstly due to the early lighting up time and the fact it was getting much colder .Thanks to all the Scooter clubs and individual riders who came .Without you there wouldnt be a toy run at all . Special mention to the lads who came all the way from Anglesey to do the run .
Thanks must also go to our always enthusiastic landlady ,Pat, and Andy,for giving us the venue. Special thanks to Tracey and Bernie for the organising ,collecting toys and pushing the rest of us lazy buggers to do something!Last but not least thanks to Elvis for having the raffle idea and going round to individual firms and begging some fantastic prizes !Well done that man !! Hope to see you all on next years run .

Chester Scooter Club Christmas Toy Run to The Countess Hospital - Sunday 13th December.

Click on Flyer for larger image. Clubbies postcode for sat nav or maps - CH4 7JE

The raffle for charity,will take place after we return to Clubbies .We've had some excellent scooter related prizes donated by local dealers and individual well wishers,including new full face helmet,Fred Perry polo shirt,Who Tshirt,gift voucher for the Scooter Warehouse plus lots more. On the none scooter side theres a quality Hamper,lots of wine ,Xmas cake etc . Bernie Griffiths Jnr has offered to do a portrait photo as a raffle prize,a nice jesture to the club All the proceeds are going to the breast cancer charity,that Pat our landlady campaigns for .If the weather is kind to us we should get a few stalls in the carpark so lets have agood turnout of local scooters to show support.

BILL SMITHS MODS AND ROCKERS

HI ive just been informed by my number 2 flinny ( ha ha ) that this years mods and rockers toy run to the countess is on sunday december the 6th from bill smiths car park if anyone has times there meeting or leaving please post on here or tell someone that can post or see you at clubbies and spread the word lets try and get more scooters than bikes this year ride safe, Gary

Charity Event at The Sycamore Garden Centre - Sat 28th November

Hi everyone, I've had a message from Phil Blaylock from Liverpool Scooter Club about an event this Saturday at the Sycamore Garden Centre on the A41 at Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, if anyone fancies an early ride out (providing the rain Gods keep away).

We have been approached by Keith Robertshaw from the Sycamore Park garden centre on the A41, near the A5117 at Backford Cross in Cheshire. Keith has invited us to arrange a scooter rally for up to 50 scooters at his garden centre. This will tie in with the Christmas event which he is hosting at the garden centre. Keith would like us to attend the garden centre at 9.30 on Saturday the 28th of November. We will then follow the Father Christmas float, leaving the garden centre at approximately 10.15. The route will take us from the garden centre to Ellesmere Port, and then back to the garden centre. This is a journey of about 6 miles, and we should arrive back at the garden centre at approximately 11am. We will then display the scooters until 3pm, during which time we will be allowed to collect money in buckets for a charity of our choice. If we are not able to attract sufficient members/scooters for this date, the invitation is extended to us for any week-end in December. If you would like to take part, can you please e-mail Ernie Lundstrom (address on home page), or ring him on 07877-909478. As this event is in Cheshire, we will be inviting our friends from Birkenhead Cloud 9 to join us, and also some of our scooter friends from Ellesmere Port and Chester depending on numbers. Keith has put a great deal of hard work into organising his Christmas festivities at the garden centre, and will be arranging all the P.R in conjunction with the local press.

It would be great if some of you could join us.

Cheers Phil.

WREXHAM SCOOTER CLUB CHRISTMAS BASH

Ive just found out that wrexham s/c christmas do is on friday the 4th of december at the railway club in wrexham, opposite the old scotts night club on brook street. think its £4.00 pay on the door......... hope to see a few of you there ps if i find out if theres a band on i will post on here .
..... Gary .....

Cool Jerk Xmas Bash at Mcleans - 19th December

North Shropshire Xmas Bash - Fri 18th December

Just dropping you a message to let you and your members know about our Xmas Bash 09.
North Shropshire Scooter Club Xmas Bash 09' @ The Ironworks, Oswestry on Friday 18th of December.Top North Wests Mod Band 'Moses' Playing supported by local band 'Blindsyde' Plus DJ's Kev Griffiths, Ricey & John The ...Mod playing a mixture of Ska, Northern Soul, M.O.D rock, and Indie Anthems. Tickets on sell soon (limited numbers due to venue)

Tickets are priced at 10 pounds - Contact Kevin at northshropshirescooterclub@hotmail.co.uk