Chester Scooter Club Toy Run 2017

Thank you to everyone who braved the morning downpours to attend the toy run, including members of Legion XX and Omega Squad, and not forgetting all at The Anchor in Saltney for making us welcome and providing plenty of refreshments.

Soul Night,this Saturday,16th December

The Wings Club at Broughton Aerospace are hosting a Soul Night this Saturday with a Christmas Special as in raffle etc.Usual pay on the door.

Annual Toy Run ,this Sunday,17th December

See poster below for details
                                               THIS YEAR STARTING FROM

                                                THE ANCHOR PUB, SALTNEY

                                                      CH4 8SE

Pat's leaving do

Pat and some members of Chester Scooter Club at her leaving do.

The Grosvenor Arms, Handbridge.(Clubbies)

Due to our landlady,Pat,giving up the tenancy on the pub,we will temporarily be homeless.The pub will be shut for an unknown period of time while alterations/work is carried out .
Pat has kindly arranged an alternative pub ,the Anchor,Saltney with landlady Donna so we can still do our annual toy run on 17th December to the Countess of Chester hospital .All details remain the same as previous years except the start venue,now The Anchor Hotel ,Saltney.We can meet up at the Anchor until the situation at The Grosvenor Arms is clarified.


Diary Dates :-  Dec.3rd Sunday, 2pm at CLUBBIES
                         Club Members meet to thank Pat for 14 years looking after us !

                         Dec.5th Tuesday,8pm at CLUBBIES our normal Tuesday night meeting

                         Dec .12th Tuesday,8pm at THE ANCHOR our normal Tuesday night meeting

                         Dec.17th Sunday,from 11.45 at THE ANCHOR meet for TOY RUN .

                         Dec.19th Tuesday , at THE ANCHOR

Chester Scooter Club Annual Christmas Toy Run - Sunday 17th December 2017

Due to circumstances beyond our control the meeting place has changed to The Anchor Hotel, Saltney, CH4 8SE.

Richies Collection

Ernie,Liverpool SC,announced at the Alliance meeting yesterday that the grand total for the collection for Richie has come out at £2445 ! Well done to all.

Thank You

Richie Roberts has text me with a message asking me to thank all in Chester Scooter Club for the cheque we sent him " Hi Dave, Your cheque has arrived today.Can you thank everyone from Chester SC who donated.It's very much appreciated and I'm thankful to have such great friends.Could you give my thanks on Chester SC website please"
 Well done to all who went to the fund raising do at the Navy club,the Rideout to Llangollen ,and made a donation. Dave.

Wrexham Remembrance Ride 12th November.

For anyone wanting to do this ride suggest meet at Clubbies at 9am to leave at 9.15 for the ride to the Spar at Rhosddu Rd Wrexham LL112NW. Route :- go into Wreham on the Chester Rd (A5152) .At first roundabout turn right into Prices Lane ,to the T junction, turn left into Rhosddu Rd .Spar shop on the right . Dave .

Remembrance Sunday Rideout

Posted on North Wales & Borders Alliance facebook page:

Wrexham Scooter Club will be leaving the Spar Rhosddu at 10:15 prompt this Sunday for the Remembrance Sunday service at Cefn Mewr. All welcome to join us

Stolen last night (Tue 7th Nov)

Keep your eyes and ears open for the scooter above - it was stolen from Gary Booker's shed near Holywell last night.

Pictures from the Rideout for Richie

Some very dodgy looking characters, and i don't just mean Don...

Club Collection for Ritchie

As so few of our members were able to attend last Saturday nights fund raiser for Ritchie,it might be an idea to make individual donations that we can pool together and send to Ritchie from all at Chester Scooter Club ,in the form of a cheque.
 I will start the collection tomorrow night at our usual Tuesday session and leave it running for a few weeks so everyone gets a chance to donate if they want to .Ritchie has done a lot for the Alliance and so we all have benefitted from his work, so give what you can to help soften the blow of losing his sight which means stopping scootering.

Ride out for Ritchie,Sunday 29th October.

A fund raising Rideout for Ritchie Roberts .Ernie ,Liverpool SC,is organising a ride to Llangollen.Meet up's start in Liverpool,our local one being The Plough Inn ,on Aston/Ewloe hill
rideout leaves at 11.40 .All scooterists and clubs are welcome to support this worthwhile cause.Club members can meet at Clubbies at 10.30 to leave at 10.45 for the short ride to the Plough Inn.

Looking out for Ritchie,this Saturday night

Looking out for Ritchie is this Saturday night 21st October. I think all our club members are aware of this fund raising event on Saturday night.Ritchie works hard for the Alliance and as he is losing his sight he needs some funds to tide him over until he can draw his pension at age 55 from his works. The do is at the Naval Club ,39 Chapel St., Connahs Quay,CH54SA. Starts 8ish (?) more info from Ernie 07877909478

Roobarb 'N' Custard Rideout - Sunday 15th October

Roobarb "N" Custard run tomorrow.Any member wanting to do this worthwhile rideout meet at Clubbies from 10.15 to leave before 11 for the short ride to the Leprechaun pub and Flintshire S.C. for coffee,tea etc and pub is doing bacon butties .Ride sets off at 12.15. .

Lancashire Alliance Southport Rideout - Sun 8th Oct

If anyone is thinking of going on this rideout, please get in touch with Andy or leave a comment on here. Due to the Chester Marathon road closures, Clubbies may not be the best place to meet/depart.

All or Nothing on Saturday evening

For club members who have booked tickets for Saturday evening performance it starts at 7.30pm, so meet up in the bar at 7pm. We are all on the one ticket so need to go in together!

" All or Nothing " publicity rideout

Details have been passed to us about a rideout thats taking place in Chester on Saturday 30th September . It's a press and publicity event for the Small Faces musical play that is running at the new Storyhouse Theater on the town hall square .
  The plan is to meet up at the Little Owl pub ,1 Gawer Park ,CH14DA.(just off Parkgate Road) from 12.15 ,to leave at 1pm for the short ride to the theater with photo opportunity and chance to meet the cast of the play. Afterwards a ride to the Groves,depending on the weather.

Scooter maintenance manual

At last, a scooter maintenance manual I can relate to!

Rhyl Weekender - September 15th to 17th

anyone wanting to ride up to Rhyl on Saturday meet at Clubbies at 10.15 for a 10.30 departure.Also calling into MacDonalds ,Flint at 11 am to pick up stragglers before heading to Rhyl,

Isle of Man Scooter Rally 2018

We have just got info from Barry about I.O.M Rally for next year .Date is June 22nd /24th. Our usual Hotel is on the list and is the cheapest @ £101 per person plus the scooter supplement of £54 per scooter. Rider and Pillion and scooter is £256 . If we want "Our Usual " Hotel we need to act fast as it will fill up fast,as it's the cheapest,as soon as the list is posted on Facebook ( next Monday) So if you are keen to go let me know a.s.a.p . Dave.

Dabbers SC - Smell the 2 Stroke 9, 3rd September

Meet at Clubbies at 10:50 for an 11:00(ish) departure

Breeze Through The Trees to Northwich - Sunday 27th August

This is an early meet up at J+S motorcycle clothing store at Delamere. I will speak to Andy Swarb, but if you are interested in going and the weather looks OK ? I suggest meeting at Clubbies at 10-15am to leave at 10-30am to get up to Delamere for around 11am ish.

Liverpool Scooter Club 21st Birthday weekend

Muttley's Scooter Crew open night 16th August

Muttley's Scooter Crew are holding an open night at the Centurion in Vicars Cross on Wednesday 16th August. Anyone planning on going, meet at Clubbies at 7:30pm.

Thursday,August 3rd. Club Rideout.

We have missed quite a few Thursdays due to weather and holidays ,so any club member who fancys a ride to Sleap Airfield for a lunch tomorrow be at Clubbies at 11am ,we will leave at 11.15. Forecast is a mixed one with strong SW winds and the odd shower and 19c max ,

Salford Knights Rixton Rally 4th to 6th August

If you're going on Saturday 5th, meet at Clubbies at 10:15ish, for a 10:30 departure

SLUK Llanduddno write up

Of all the scooters from Chester, I could only find this one in the gallery....

Couple of local events this week

Northern Aces Open Night

Northern Aces SC, will be hosting an open night with free food. Wednesday 26th July at The Plough Inn, Aston Queensferry CH5 1TJ fron 7.30pm onwards. All scooterists are welcome.


Deeside Naval Club Soul All Dayer

Llandudno National Scooter Rally - 21st to 23rd July

For those riding up on Saturday - meet at the car park in Northop (just up the road from the Red Lion) about 10:50, for an 11am departure.

Lost Boys Scooter Club Liverpool - Scooters in the Park Sunday 16th July

Meet at Clubbies at 11:15 for an 11:30 departure

Scootaway UK 2017

To raise awareness of Parkinsons disease a group of scooterists in Falkirk ,Scotland ,plan to ride all the Motorways in mainland Britain in four days .They are looking for support from fellow scooterists.They start next Thursday and first stop overnight is Preston . They will come out of the Mersey Tunnel about 10am on Friday 7th July and are having a short stop at B+Q,Bidston Link Road,Wallasey,CH44 2HE. A Parkinsons support group will be there to great them .The plan would be to greet them then ride with them along the M53 .Details of event are on Facebook.Looks like four Lambrettas making the trip .

Northern Aces Invite June 28th

*** Northern Aces have cancelled due to the forecast of heavy rain ***

Northern Aces S.C. will be hosting an open night ,with free food,Wednesday,28th June ,7.30pm at The Plough Inn,Aston,Queensferry CH51TJ. All scooterists are welcome.For Chester s.c. members suggest meet at the old Boars Head car park at 7.15 to ride down the Aston hill as a club ,to the Plough Inn .Banners would be good !

Thursday Rideout,June 15th.

With a good weather forecast fo tomorrow we can take advantage of the weather .Any club member who wants to go, meet at Clubbies at 11am to leave 11.15, into the unknown ! Probably Cheshire this time .

Birkenhead Cloud 9 SC - Storm the Fort - Sunday 18th June

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

Holywell Scooter Rally - Sat 17th June

Dave is this your own personal scooter rally ? Have you organised this on your doorstep ?

Ellesmere Port SC Open Day cancelled

Just in case anybody has missed this, Ellesmere Port Scooter Club Open Day, on Sunday 11th June, has been cancelled.

Wrexham SC Llangollen Ride Out - Sun June 4th

Meet at Clubbies around 11:15, for an 11:30 departure

Oulton Park Funday,Monday 29th May ,bank holiday.

Very short notice! Ainsley from Dabbers S.C. has been in touch to invite anyone from Chester S.C. to join them at Oulton Park for a "funday"Free entry to the event if you go on the scooter and tell the people on the gate you are with Dabbers scooter club .They would like people there around 10am,but it isn't critical.If you fancy it just go direct to Oulton Park.

Thought it was Brian test riding his vespa.....

All or Nothing,The Small Faces story.

The new theatre in Chester (just open this week),is hosting this musical play . There are four dates in September,Wed.27th to Sat 30th. ,performances at 7.30pm .Ticket prices vary £18 Gallery (very high up ) £26 Circle ,£22 Stalls .If we book more than ten we get 10% discount .Need to book quick to get in ,suggest circle for best seats.If you are interested contact Dave.

Queens Park Scooter Club Ride Out - Sun 14th May

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

Ride to the River,this Sunday May 7th.

Most members will know about this ,but heres the details .North Wales and Borders Alliance are riding to the river Dee in Chester this Sunday, starting from McDonalds at Flint. Meet up time is 12.15 to leave prompt at 1 pm .They have stressed this is a ride to Chester rather than a meet at the river,but the weather should be ok and theres not many places better than the river at Chester on a good day ,so a big turnout is expected.

Bank Holiday Rideout, Monday May 1st

Any club members who fancy a ride into Wales to Llyn Brenig this coming bank holiday monday,meet at Clubbies ready to leave at 11am .The round trip from Chester is appx.80 miles,so not too far for a spring ride. Hoping to visit the "1950's Museum" at Denbigh(open 11'till 4 entry £5) on the way back if time permits ,and The Fox if its open !

Into the Valley Sunday 23rd April

North Wales Nomads are running their ride into the Conway Valley this Sunday .Meet up at Macdonalds Flint to leave at 11.45 to ride to Whistlestop Cafe ,Rhuddlan .

Classic fly in and vehicle rally, Saturday 22nd April.

Sleap Airfield,Shropshire ,are hosting their classic Piper aircraft "fly in " on Saturday 22nd April .As before this includes Classic cars .The Wreckology museum will be open and the cafe in the tower with their great breakfasts.Any member wanting to go meet at Clubbies at 11am  The weather is forecast 10 c max, so keep an eye on this blog in case we cancel if the weather goes downhill ! As far as we know the event is free.

Bank Holiday Monday Ride Out , April 17th

Any club members interested in a ride on Bank Holiday Monday should meet at Clubbies at 11am. The intention is to go into Shropshire,possibly Ellesmere and /or Sleap airfield to the cafe. Weather should be dry but cool.Leaving Clubbies 11.15 prompt.

Chester Scooter Club Egg Run 2017

A big thank you to everyone who attended the Egg Run on Sunday. The turnout was the best anyone can remember, with over 200 scooters and hundreds of Easter Eggs donated for the children at the Countess hospital. Special thanks to Tracey and Pat (landlady of The Grosvenor Arms) for the organisation and food/drinks. all the scooter clubs and riders, everyone who donated eggs and Kev Jones (DJ at Broughton Wings Soul Club) for his donation.

Click the link below for a youtube video of the scooters coming over the Old Dee Bridge 

Egg run video

 

SoulKnights at Deeside Naval Club 2017

Chester Scooter Club Egg Run - Sunday April 9th

Southport Pre Season Rally

For anyone just riding up for the day on Saturday, meet at Clubbies at 9:15 for a 9:30 departure.

Events coming up...

and one a bit further away, but maybe useful if you want to book tickets or accomodation

Storm the Orme this Sunday, 5th March

No meet at Clubbies, just make your way to either of the meeting points. Lets hope for more of the warm and sunny weather we had for our trip to Burton Brewers last Saturday!

Broughton Wings Soul Club

Broughton Wings Soul Club dates for 2017

February 18th
April 8th
June 24th
August 19th
October 21st
December 16th

Dates for your diary

Storm The Orme - March 5th 2017

Meeting Point A:Flint Macdonalds @ 11am to leave @ 11-30am
Meeting Point B:Whistle Stop Cafe HTM Buisness Park 
Rhuddlan Leaving @ 12-45pm for the ride to Llandudno.

Northern Aces pre-season do - March 11th 2017

March of the Mods Chester Leg - March 25th 2017

Chester Scooter Club Toy Run 2016

Some pictures from the recent toy run - click the link below to view

Toy Run 2016

IOM 2016 photos

Some photos from the Isle Of Man Rally last summer - just click the link below to view.
Better late than never!

IOM 2016

Toy Run 2016

Chester Standard report with more pictures can be accessed via the link below

http://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/170435/scooter-enthusiasts-deliver-stack-of-presents-for-youngsters-at-countess-of-chester-hospital.aspx

Our Christmas Toy Run Next Sunday 18th December

Just a reminder that it's our Toy Run next Sunday ,18th . Meet at Clubbies from 11.30 on. Make sure to bring a wrapped toy ,marked up Boy/Girl and age group.

Mersey Bowl Rideout,27th December

Simo has been in touch to inform us that Liverpool Scooter Club "the lost boys " are organising a meet up at the Ferry at Eastham on Tuesday ,27th December..This annual event,depending on weather usually attracts a good turnout The meet up time is 1pmat the ferry so leave Clubbies at 12.15 .The ride, for those that want to ,will continue up the Wirral to Cloud 9's pub for food .

Soul Night @ Wings Club, 17th December

The next Soul Night is on at Broughton Wings Club on Saturday night December 17th .It's pay on the door ,usually a fiver or less.Several members have said they are going and as it is the night before the Chester Scooter Club toy run it will serve well as a club night out. The.DJ has said he will be playing more "mainstream " soul this time,so something for everyone and cheap drinks too !

Rallies, Rideouts and Event dates

2018
January
Sunday 7th January – Bradford parts fair
February
Sunday 4th February – Worcester parts fair
Saturday 10th February – Cloud 9 Valentine do
Saturday 24th February – Burton Brewers
March
Sunday 4th March – Storm the Orme (NWBA Clubs)
Saturday 10th March – Northern Aces SC Pre-season do
Saturday 17th March – Gingers Egg Run
Sunday 25th March – Chester SC annual egg run
30th March – 2nd April – Whitby (BSRA National)
April
Sunday 8th April – VMSC extravaganza Coventry
20-22 April – Bangers & Mash
Sunday 22nd April – North Wales Nomads SC/Flintshire SC Into the Valley 12
May
4-7 May - Tenby (BRSA National)
Sunday 13th May – Queens Park SC Open Day
Sunday 20th May – Leek Jesters
25-28 May – Kelso (BRSA National)
June
Sunday 3rd June – Wrexham SC Llangollen ride out
7-10 June Euro Lambretta – Spain
8-10 June – Big 7 Kent (BSRA National)
15-17 June – Cloud 9 Storm the fort weekender
22-24 June – Isle of Man scooter rally
29th June – 1st July – Resurrection Rally Wrexham
July
6-8 July – Cleethorpes (BSRA National)
Sunday 8th July – Northwich scooter day
Sunday 15th July – Liverpool Lost Boys SC Sefton Park
Sunday 22nd July – River Dee ride out (NWBA)
27-29 July – Exmouth (BRSA National)
August
3-5 August – Salford Knights weekender
4-5 August – Welsh 400
10-12 August – LCW Rally
11-12 August – Liverpool SC Overnight bash
17-19 August – Mutley’s SC All or Ruthin weekender
24-27 August – Isle of Wight (BRSA National)
Sunday 26th August – Northwich Omega SC Breeze through the trees
September
Sunday 2nd September – Smell the 2 stoke Dabbers SC
7-9 September – VMSC Rally
7-9 September – Weston on Trent rally
14-16 September – Robin Hood Rally Rhyl
21-23 September – Woolacombe (BSRA National)
October
Sunday 7th October – Southport Lancashire Scooter Alliance (TBC)
Sunday 14th October – Mutley’s SC/Flintshire SC Roobard N Custard ride out
26-28 October – Bridlington (BSRA National)

Toy Run 2016 - Sunday 18th December

Isle of Man scooter rally social, 2017

Barry Turner has announced an I.O.M. "social" rally next year,2017.It's the usual arrangements with Steam Packet Co and hotels ,but there is no organisation by Barry and Debbie,no night do's etc. The full list of hotels and charges are available on Facebook under "Isle of Man Scooter Rally" .I cant seem to print off Facebook so any one wanting the list will have to go on themselves.Our usual,convenient guest house ,Kings Guest house,is on at £104 per person (two sharingroom) and £52 per scooter,but be quick if you want to go as this is about the cheapest and will go quickly.Ring the Steam Packet co to book on 01624 645777.

Facebook link is - Facebook link

Isle of Man scooter rally social, 2017

Barry Turner has announced an I.O.M. "social" rally next year,2017.It's the usual arrangements with Steam Packet Co and hotels ,but there is no organisation by Barry and Debbie,no night do's etc. The full list of hotels and charges are available on Facebook under "Isle of Man Scooter Rally" .I cant seem to print off Facebook so any one wanting the list will have to go on themselves.Our usual,convenient guest house ,Kings Guest house,is on at £104 per person (two sharingroom) and £52 per scooter,but be quick if you want to go as this is about the cheapest and will go quickly.Ring the Steam Packet co to book on 01624 645777.

Facebook link is - https://www.facebook.com/Isle-of-Man-Scooter-Rally-405439192915537/

Liverpool SC Ride to the River Dee.

Simo has been in touch to let me know he is planning a ride into Chester on Sunday 30th October to arrive at the Groves about 1pm. So for anyone not on the Canary Islands,not in Bridlington,not on Ernies Bala ride,then here's an alternative ! Weather permitting

Halloween Ride Out to Bala - Sun 30th Oct

For those not going to Bridlington, there's a more local rideout on Sun 30th October

Roobarb 'n' Custard Rideout - Sun 16th Oct

No meet at Clubbies - just head straight to the Leprechaun Pub

Soul Night this Saturday

Bernie informs me it's the bi-monthly Soul Night at the Wings Club in Broughton (Aerospace) this Saturday,15th October.Starts at 8pm and pay on the door.

Lancashire Alliance Southport Rideout - Sun 9th October

Meet at Clubbies at 11:15 for an 11:30 departure

Club sweat shirts and polo shirts

I'm making a list up of members who want Polo shirts and Sweat shirts with the club badge on .Just let me know what size you are and what quantity of each. Dave.

Rhyl Scooter Rally

A few of us are heading to Rhyl tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 17th Sep). Meet at the Halfway House pub (Connah's Quay) at 11 or at the Halfway House pub (Holywell) at 11:30.

Frodsham Ride this Thursday

Liverpool Scooter Club are riding over to our side of the Mersey this coming Thursday evening,15th September and they have invited us to meet up with them at the Bears Paw pub ,Frodsham ,at about 8pm .Simo says food will be provided,and donations will be gratefully recieved.
 Any one wishing to go should meet at Clubbies at about 6.45pm to leave at 7pm ish.

Barton Fest - Sat 24th Sep

Scooters more than welcome

Dabbers Nantwich Run Photos

Some very good photos here of the ride today with some club members in the saddle.

Care of KRC photography

https://www.facebook.com/451324741741807/photos/a.533614660179481.1073741848.451324741741807/533614670179480/?type=3&theater

Spotted on SLUK website....

Not sure if the blurred background is a special effect, or Bernie in touring speed mode..

Sunday 4th Septemebr - Dabbers SC Smell the 2 Stroke

Meet at Clubbies at 11am for an 11:15(ish) departure

Northwich Festival - Sunday 28th August

For those of us not going to the Isle of Wight, here's something a bit closer

Phase 3 - some in the Woods - Saturday 13th August

Salford Knights Rixton Rally

If anyone fancies a run out to Rixton on Saturday afternoon (6th August) send me a text or add a comment on here.  Andy

Congratulations to Pat

Congratulations to Pat, the landlady of Clubbies (The Grosvenor Arms), on her recent Publican of the Year Award.

Spotted at Clubbies yesterday

strange looking legshield banner.......

Oops looks like there were some unsavoury types around at Liverpool last weekend