Rhyl Weekender - 12th to 14th Sep

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

 

 

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

Isle of Wight 2014 - Photo Call in Ryde

Worst ride ever ?

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

Northern Aces Invite.

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

Shane

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

Isle of Wight rally.

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

Liverpool Scooter Club Day

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

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

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

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

Mid Cheshire Scooter Rally at Blakemere

 

Shrewsbury Severnside Lions Scooter Club Family Funday on Sunday,

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

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

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

Isle Of Man Rally.

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

Breeze Through The Trees Rideout

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

Storm the Fort 2014

Cloud 9 Storm the Fort Sunday 15th June

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

Petrolheads Italian Bike Meet

 

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

 

Spotted the above on the Wrexham Scooter Club website.

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

Wrexham Scooter Club Llangollen Ride Out

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

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

Leg Shield Banners

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

Club Rideout ,Bank Holiday Monday,May 26th.

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

North Staffs Jesters Scooterfest 10

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

Into The Valley 8

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

NWBA Easter Egg Run - Good Friday

Click on link to see Kev Corbett's photos

Egg Run photos

Chester Scooter Club Easter Egg Run 2014

 

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

 

 

 

Liverpool Scooter Club @ Llandudno

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

Dabbers - Smell the 2 Stroke - Sun Sep 1st

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




IOW pictures courtesy of Bernie and Tracy

Mid Cheshire Scooter Rally photos/video courtesy of Mr Nixon

Rideout to Bala.next Sunday.

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

Northern Aces Weekender 26th to 28th July

Good local event this weekend - the Northern Aces Weekender

Anyone Fancy Ben E King + Jimmy James Show ?

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

Liverpool Scooter Club Frodsham ride out and open day

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

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

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

Mid Cheshire Rally and Shrewsbury Fun day

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

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

Lost and Found !

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

Mid Cheshire Scooter Rally and Shrewsbury Severnside Lions Fun Day

Two events coming up in the near future

Bolloxspeed Weekender and Cloud 9 Fort Invasion

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

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

Bolloxspeed BBQ - Wed 12th June

Following came via Facebook:

 

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

 

Rideout Sunday 9th June

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

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

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

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

North Staffs Jesters Scooter Fest 9 - Sun 19th May

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

Chester Scooter Club at the Tenby Rally

Courtesy of Andy 'I love vespa's' Nixon

Sunday 12th May NWBA Petrolheads to River Dee Chester rideout

Sunday 12th May NWBA Petrolheads to River Dee Chester

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

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

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

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

St Davids Day Rideout - Sunday 3rd March

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

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


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

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

Blast from the Past

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

LCGB BSM rally dates for 2013

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

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

Vintage Scooter Video

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

Information required

A request from Andy (Nico)

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

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

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

Auto Motas Scooters Pics 1950's ?

Interesting find today while going through some old photos at my dads, found these of the old Auto Motas scooter shop in Chester and Davies cycle shop which look like around the end of the 1950's to me. My dad was a keen photographer and took thousands of photos of everything and anything, so i thought I would post these up for nostalgia. Looks like Lambretta LD Mk 3's and a nice Heinkel bubble car parked up outside, I zoomed up the shop sign which I thought was also interesting.

Toy Run photos

Click the link to see some photos from the Toy Run

Toy Run 2012

Ride to the Tap ,Thursday 27th December.

Liverpool Scooter Club are organising there "Mersey Bowl Ride " again this year on the day after Boxing Day,Thursday 27th December. Slight change of plan this year as once everyone has arrived at the Tap pub at Eastham Ferry,then there is a mass ride to the Pensby Hotel for lunch .The Pensby is the home base for "Too Much,Too Old " Scooter Club .Anyone from Chester could meet at Clubbies about 11ish.We will leave at 11.45, latest, hoping to arrive at the Tap about 12.30 in time for the mass rideout .All this depends on the weather during next week ,untill then Happy Christmas !

Stolen scooter

Keep your eyes peeled and ears open - Ben's scooter has been stolen from his garage in Red Hall Avenue, Connahs Quay.

Lambretta LI 150 Special
White with blue metalfake, bubblescreen and kick out mirror
Reg - APY 106 A

If you see or hear anything let someone in the club know and we'll pass it on to him.

Chester Scooter Club Christmas Toy Run 2012

2016 Rally Dates

Frank Wilson - Dec 5 1940 - Sept 27 2012

Southport

UPDATE -Due to the Chester half marathon and city centre roads being closed on Sunday,  Chester Scooter Club will be meeting at the Yacht pub on parkgate road at 10.15am and leaving at 10.30am. Any other clubs or solo riders are welcome to ride with us.

Fred Perry documentary, Whitley Bay scooter rally 1989

Rhyl Weekender,this weekend.

The Rhyl Weekender is on this weekend,14th-16th September .Chester scooter club are having a ride up there on Saturday lunch time .Anyone wanting to ride up with the club should be at Clubbies at 11.15 am latest for an 11.30 departure.If anyone wants to meet on Deeside we should be passing the Halfway House pub (near the college)between 11.50 and noon .

Run to the Bears Paw Frodsham thur 6th sept

Liverpool Scooter Club`s yearly run to the bears paw pub frodsham , is taking place this thursday evening 6th sept.They aim to arrive in frodsham between 8-8.30. Chester Scooter Club meet at clubbies 7.30 with the view of leaving at 7.45.

Sunday 9th September, Rideout .

N.WBSC Alliance are having a rideout next Sunday starting from Petrolheads cafe @ Bagillt into Chester down to the river .I cant find out any times etc ., so all will have to be arranged at Tuesday nights club meet .

UPDATE - For those who want to ride from Chester to Petrolheads and back again, we will be leaving Clubbies at 11-30 to ride to Bagillt and will leave Petrolheads at 12-30 to ride to the Groves at the River Dee at Chester.

Ride on Gary

The Funeral Of Gary Clark

Gary Clark's funeral will take place on Friday 31st August. Leaving from his house in Gwersyllt at 11.30am or the committal is at Wrexham Crematorium 12 noon. All scooters are welcome and come dressed how you like.
The meeting point is Tesco car park in Gwersyllt at 10.45am if you're on your scooter. 

update   update update :-  It was agreed at Tuesday meeting that anyone from the club wanting to ride to the funeral would meet at Clubbies @ 10 am to leave prompt @ 10.15 am for Gwersyllt. Leg shield banners are being displayed for those that have them .

Dabbers sc Rideout Sunday 2nd Sept.

"Smell the 2 Stroke No.4 " is on on Sunday 2nd September .The rideout starts from the Broxton Roundabout car park ,on the Wrexham road ,CH39JW.@12.30 .The rideout goes to the Railway Hotel,Nantwich ,Cheshire with bands playing The Rude Boys + The Generation .Contact is Aynsley Wilson on 07913021007. Suggest meet at Cl;ubbies 11.15 to leave latest at 11.45 for anyone coming from Chester area .update update update Liverpool sc are coming to meet up with us at Clubbies at 11am on Sunday .As a result Pat has agreed to do the coffee/tea/bacon butties on Sunday morning,so bring your appetites with you !!

Gary Clark - Sad News

I have just recieved the sad news of the sudden death of our club member Gary Clark . No details are known at this time .As information comes available I will update . I am sure all the club members who new Gary will want to join with me to send our condolences and deepest sympathy to Gary's widow and family , Update :- Anyone wanting to make a contribution to Gary's family and the funeral can do so at Alladins Cave in Saltney as Tomo has agreed to be the custodian of the fund .

1960's Texas Lambretta Dealers Photos

Hi guys, some interesting pictures here that I found on a link from Facebook.

http://sirwheelsy.com/?p=526&fb_source=message

Aberdovey Rideout Pics

Long hard day in the saddle which started off pretty wet and miserable and reached a 50/50 turn-back decision point at Bala where the weather had turned for the worse and it had got considerably colder. However not to be beaten the intrepid riders of CSC carried on to the petrol stop at Dolgellau where the weather started to brighten up and the decision was made to carry on all the way to Dovey, which was bathed in sun when we arrived, it turned out a really good ride on fantastic twisties with splendid Welsh scenic views. Riders present were Dave, Bernie + Tracy, Steve, Graham, Brian, Brian Gosling, Peter + Alison.

Members of Chester SC spotted at Cleethorpes

Run - Scooter Documentary from mid 90s?

wrexham Scooter Club Llangollen Rideout 2012

Jesters "Scooterfest 8 " this Sunday,20th May .

North Staffs "Jesters " scooter club are holding their "scooterfest" in Leek town centre this Sunday.Its in the usual place, Silk street car park ,Leek ,ST136HX.Free entry,parts fair ,ridden custom show ,hog roast etc .This event always has a good turnout and ChesterS.C. have done this event many times in the past .Suggest meet at Clubbies 10.00 am leave 10.15 as parking in leek is always difficult for late arrivals .We need to be there noon at the latest . Dave .