Our Toy Run,This Sunday

We are holding our annual Christmas Toy Run on Sunday ,December 20th ,this year. As usual meet at The Grosvenor Arms ,Handbridge ,Chester. Bring a toy clearly marked BOY or GIRL and age group to help staff distribute them .Meet 11.30 on,departure 12.45 to arrive at the childrens ward,Countess of Chester Hospital at 1pm .Our landlady,Pat,is laying on Bacon Butties ,Tea and Coffee,at £1 each before departure and a free buffet for those who return to the pub after leaving the hospital .Our thanks to Pat . Other scooter clubs and solo riders are welcome

Old Chester Scooter Pic 1960's

This is one for Dave Baker or Bernie probably, saw this picture off a link on Facebook with some scooters parked up outside the old Wimpy Bar in Bridge Street. Do you know anyone ?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChesterMemoriesOldFamiliesandFriends/

Some dates for your diary

2015 / 2016 Events & Dates

Saturday 21st November - Flintshire SC End of Season do Saturday
5th December - Wrexham Xmas Bash
Sunday 13th December - Glan Clwyd Hospital Selection box/Toy Run
Sunday 20th December - Chester SC Annual Toy Run 2016

Saturday 30th January - North Wales Nomads Post Xmas Bash
Saturday 13th February - Cloud 9 Valentines Do
Sunday 28th February - St David’s Day Rideout to Llandudno hosted by North Wales Coastriders
Saturday 19th March - Gingers Egg Run (non NWBA)
Sunday 20th March - Chester SC Egg Run
Good Friday 25th March - Glan Clwyd Hospital Egg Run
25th-28th March - Whitby BSRA Easter
Sunday 3rd April - VMSC Coventry (non NWBA)
Sunday 17th April - St Georges Day Widnes (Lancashire Alliance)
Sunday 24th April - In to the valley (ITV 10) North Wales Nomads SC
28th April – 2nd May - Tenby BSRA May Bank Holiday
Sunday 15th May – Queens Park SC (more details to follow)
Sunday 22nd May - Leek Jesters SC Scooterfest (non NWBA)
27th- 29th May - Kelso BSRA 2nd May Bank Holiday
27th-29th May - Snowdonia scooter rally Porthmadog (non NWBA)
Saturday 4th June – Widnes SC Dream day (non NWBA)
Sunday 5th June - Wrexham Ride Out to Llangollen
Sunday 12th June – Ellesmere Port SC Open day
17th-19th June - Big 7 Rally Kent BSRA
17th-18th June – Cloud 9 Weekender Prenton Rugby Club followed by Sunday 19th June - Cloud 9 ‘Storm the Fort’
24-26th June - Isle of Man Scooter Rally - Barry Turner (non NWBA)
Sunday 3rd July - Flintshire SC John Perry Memorial Day
8th-10th July - Cleethorpes BRSA
9th-10th July - Strictly Scooters (Venue TBC Llangollen?)
15th-17th July - Mid-Cheshire Scooter Rally (non NWBA)
Sunday 24th July – Liverpool SC Open Day Sefton Park
29th-31st July - Exmouth BSRA
29th-31st July – Northern Aces SC ‘Back to Basics’ Weekender Rally
6th-7th August - Salford Knights Rixton Rally (non NWBA)
6th-7th August - Wales 400 - Dai Ransom
Saturday 13th August – Phase 3 SC 3Some in the Woods
Sunday 14th August - Beat the Bikers Matlock (non NWBA)
Sunday 21st August - River Dee ride out
26th-29th August - I-O-W BSRA
26th-29th August – Brighton Mod Rally (non NWBA)
Sunday 28th August – Northwich Omega Squad SC Mods & Rockers Custom Show, part of the Northwich Festival
Sunday 4th September - Dabbers Smell the 2 Stroke TBC (non NWBA)
9th-11th September – Rhyl Scooter Rally Robin Hood Camp
9th-11th September - WOT Weston-on-Trent
23rd-25th September - Woolacombe BSRA Sunday
9th October - Lancashire alliance Southport
Sunday 16th October - Roobarb N Custard

Christmas Toy Run

We are holding our annual Christmas Toy Run on Sunday December 20th this year. As usual meet at The Grosvenor Arms, Handbridge,Chester .Bring a toy clearly marked Boy or Girl and age group . Meet 11.30 on ,departure 12.45 to arrive at the Childrens Ward,Countess of Chester hospital at 1pm .Our Landlady ,Pat,is laying on Bacon Butties and Tea and Coffee at £1 each before departure and a free buffet for those who return to the pub after leaving the hospital.Thanks Pat !

Roobarb and Custard rideout Sunday 18th .

The annual rideout to the animal rescue center at Trelogan, Flintshire ,is taking place this weekend on Sunday 18th.Meet up is at Flintshire Scooter Club,Sealand (behind Leprechaun pub) to leave at 1pm .Donations of cat and dog food or just plain old cash will be appreciated by this good cause.

Soul Night @ Broughton Tonight !

Another Soul Night on at the Wings Club ,Broughton  is on tonight,Saturday 17th October .Starts 8pm 'til midnight . Pay on the door. Sorry for short notice of postig this . Dave.

Stolen Lambretta from Northwich - 7/10/2015

My mate Dave Durnall had his scooter nicked from his home in Castle, Northwich while at work today. Very distinctive GP 200 if anyone hears or sees anything please let someone from the Omega Scooter Club know, or let Dave know on 07882545363

Liverpool SC Open Day - Sun 20th Sep

Ride out Thursday 10th Sept.

Simo has sent an invitation to join Liverpool S C " Liverpool Scooter Club presents The Great Rideout to The Bears Paw ,Frodsham " Thursday evening @ 8.30 pm .
Meet at Clubbies at 7:45pm for an 8pm departure.

Rhyl Weekender - 11th to 13th September

Dabbers SC Smell the 2 Stroke - Sun 6th Sep

Dabbers Scooter Club Smell the 2 Stroke is on this Sunday (6th September).

They are meeting at Broxton and departing at 12:30 to ride to the Railway Hotel in Nantwich.

Meet at Clubbies at 11:15 for a departure of 11:30 to Broxton.

For those who travelled back from the Isle of Wight on Monday, the weather forecast indicates you won't need the snorkels and flippers for this trip!

Northwich Festival Rideout - Sunday 30th August

For all those who are not going to the Isle of Wight this weekend, there is a rideout to the Northwich Festival this Sunday 30th. Arrangements are meet at Clubbies 10-45am, leave by 11am to ride to the meet up venue which is the Bears Paw pub in Frodsham. Leaving there at 12 noon where Northwich Omega SC will lead us through Kingsley and Weaverham to the festival.

Northern Aces Weekender - 21st - 23rd August

Soul Night at Broughton ,Saturday August 15th .

For anyone interested in going to this ,I would suggest meet up outside the Wings club at 8.30 pm on Saturday ,prompt .If it is oversubscribed, like last time, we won't end up with half the members in and the rest stuck outside ! If we can't get in, the pubs in Hawarden or Chester are not far as an alternative "plan B" .

Rideout this Sunday August 9th

Apologies for such short notice . Eugene and Bernie our going out tomorrow for a ride,while the weather is favourable . Meet up at Clubbies at 10am if you fancy it. Destination Unknown !

Llandudno National Scooter Rally

For anyone riding to Llandudno this Saturday 25th July.

Meet at Clubbies for 10am, departing shortly after to meet the Wales based contingent at the car park in Northop at 10:30.

Shrewsbury Severnside Lions Funday - Sun 19th

Meet at Clubbies at 11:30 for an 11:45 departure.

See flyer below for more details.

A busy few weeks coming up...

 

 

 

Ellesmere Port Scooter Club Open Day - Sun 5th July

Meet at Clubbies at 11:15, for a 11:30ish departure to The Old Wirral Hundred on the A41.

Ride out leaves from there at 12:30 to The Bulls Head.

 

Ride out SATURDAY 27th June -our own !

Due to a bad weather forecast for Sunday and a weekend with no local scooter events,it has been decided to have a club rideout on Saturday ,June 27th . The route will take in parts of Shropshire,Ellesmere Lake,across the border into Wales to Lake Vyrnwy,over the pass through the forest to Bala and back to Chester via Llandegla moors .Total distance appx 100 miles + .Fuel is available at Ellesmere ,Oswestry and Bala. If we have no breakdowns should be in Chester for 4pm latest  .Meet at Clubbies 10am to leave 10.15 prompt .

Two events this weekend

Soul Club do at Broughton Wings Sports and Social Club on Saturday evening, 20th June.

                                            Starts at 8pm

Cloud 9 Storm the Fort on Sunday 21st June - meet at Clubbies at 11am for an 11.15(ish) departure.

Breeze Through The Trees, Sunday 14th June - hosted by Cheshire Midnight Runners

Meet at Clubbies at 11:45, for a 12 noon departure to Tarvin Sands.

Wrexham S.C. Llangollen Ride Out - Sunday 7th June

Meet at Clubbies at 10-30 am to leave for 11-00 am

Welshpool Airshow Sunday 14th June

Anybody fancy this for a day out / ride out, thought it might be something different and not too far to ride. Price is £8.00 to get in and £5.00 for scooter/motorcycle parking at the airfield. Dave are you interested or anyone else who is into aircraft etc.

P.S. I have made my decision that I am definitely going and I have rung up to book my tickets,(they will send them out in the post to you). IMPORTANT - If you want to go by scooter and park at the airfield, you have to pre - book your £5.00 parking ticket. Tel 01938 552043.

Note :- Due to the variable weather situation and the high ground surrounding the airfield it may be advisable to send for a parking ticket only and pay on the gate when you arrive.If the show is cancelled due to weather there are no refunds at all .As Graham says above it is possible to pre book parking only,just allow enough time for the tickets to arrive by post .

Northwich Custom Bike and Scooter Show - August Bank Holiday Weekend

Thought this show might be of interest to those who are not going to The Isle of Wight Scooter Rally over the August Bank holiday weekend.

Broughton Wings Soul Club - dates for 2015

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

Events for what's left of 2014 and also 2015

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

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

Some dates for your diary

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

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

Graham's New Project

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

Dave Williams Accident

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

Rhyl Weekender - 12th to 14th Sep

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

 

 

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

Isle of Wight 2014 - Photo Call in Ryde

Worst ride ever ?

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

Northern Aces Invite.

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

Shane

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

Isle of Wight rally.

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

Liverpool Scooter Club Day

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

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

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

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

Mid Cheshire Scooter Rally at Blakemere

 

Shrewsbury Severnside Lions Scooter Club Family Funday on Sunday,

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

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

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

Isle Of Man Rally.

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

Breeze Through The Trees Rideout

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

Storm the Fort 2014

Cloud 9 Storm the Fort Sunday 15th June

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

Petrolheads Italian Bike Meet

 

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

 

Spotted the above on the Wrexham Scooter Club website.

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

Wrexham Scooter Club Llangollen Ride Out

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

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

Leg Shield Banners

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

Club Rideout ,Bank Holiday Monday,May 26th.

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

North Staffs Jesters Scooterfest 10

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

Into The Valley 8

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

NWBA Easter Egg Run - Good Friday

Click on link to see Kev Corbett's photos

Egg Run photos

Chester Scooter Club Easter Egg Run 2014

 

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

 

 

 

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.