Chester SC Egg Run 2022

 A few photos from yesterday's Egg Run courtesy of Yvonne.

There are more photos and a couple of videos on the North Wales and Borders Alliance facebook page.

Thank you to everyone who attended and donated over 500 Easter eggs.

Sunday 10th April - Chester Scooter Club Easter Egg Run

 

Visit to Dave and Judy's House in the Sun

 Lovely visit to see Dave and Judy in the sunshine, thanks for the hospitality.

Thursday run 24.03.22

 Little run suggested for Thursday the 24th March, meet at the bikers cafe Pontblyddyn 10.30-11.00 am,all scooterist welcome,, 

Chester Scooter Club 2022 Easter Egg Run - Sunday 10th April

 

Burton Brewers - Saturday 26th February

Meet at Clubbies at 9:30 for a 9:45 departure - please leave a comment if you’re planning on going.

 

Chester Scooter Club Toy Run 2021

 

Thank you to all the clubs and solo scooterists who came to the Toy Run on Sunday. 

In true scooterist fashion, hardly anyone took any photos/videos, and we only have the two above.

Chester Scooter Club Toy Run 2021 - Sunday 19th December

 

Lambretta, the world’s finest motor scooter

 

Isle of Man Scooter Rally 2022 - Vaccination Exemption Form

 Anyone going to The Isle of Man also has to fill out an on-line Vaccination Exemption form at least 36 hours before you go. - https://services.gov.im/travel-notification-service/vaccination-exemption/apply

I think you need to send proof of double vaccination and receive a confirmation e-mail back from them to say all is good before you set off.

Isle of Man Scooter Rally 2022 - Visitor Requirements - Landing Form

 

Cloud 9 Rideout - Sunday 3rd October

From Cloud 9

Hi All, over the last few years and particularly this last few months we’ve sadly lost some great scooter lads, as a remembrance to them the is going to be a rideout around The Wirral, it’s going to be an annual event always being the 1st Sunday of October, the first one being this Sunday the 3rd Oct , leaving McDonald’s Birkenhead 11am and ending up at The Crown pub on Conway St, everyone very welcome 👍

Above is from NWBA Facebook  - if you are planning on going, post a reply and we can arrange to meet at Clubbies or somewhere on route.

Thursday Ride - Out -16th September - 10.30 to 11 am at The Bikers Cafe

 As the weather looks fine for tomorrow it has been suggested that we have a ride out for anyone who is free. The basic plan is to meet at The Bikers Cafe at Pontblyddin at 10-30 to 11 am. We can have a cuppa and a bite to eat and then decide where to ride to.

Scooterists seen loitering in Nantwich !!

 

Dabbers run 5th September

 With the weather forecast now looking good, anyone looking to do the Nantwich Dabbers run meet at clubbies for 11 o'clock for an 11.15 departure.

Photos from Isle of Wight

Cloud 9 visit Wednesday 18th August

 Dave Johnson has contacted me to let us know Cloud 9 want to visit Clubbies on this coming Wednesday evening 18th August.It;s too short notice for either club to change nights.Any of our members who can do both nights would help .

Cloud 9 Storm the Fort - August 15th

 

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

Breeze through the trees

 Breeze through the trees this Sunday 8th August,meet at clubbies for 11.15 AM to depart 11.30 AM onward to Tarvin sands,all scooterist welcome,,

Latest update:

Could you all let everyone know that “breez thru the trees” will go ahead on Sunday, meeting at Tarvin sands at 1200, leaving at 1230 for a ride through the forest to a new location. Music, bar but sorry no food, too late to organise but bring your own picnics.

Club Rideout,Thursday,22nd July

Pete has proposed leading a rideout this coming Thursday.Any club member wanting to go should meet at Clubbies at 10.30 for an 11 am departure.Route is in the direction of Whitchuch  with the usual lunch ,tea and fuel stops.

Club Rideout 15th July

It was decided at Tuesday nights meeting to take advantage of the good weather forecast for Thursday. We will be heading towards Bala and then taking a scenic route back. Meet at The Old Motorcycle Stores cafe in Pontblyddyn at 10am for a 10:30ish departure.

Club Rideout 8th July

It was decided at Tuesday nights meeting to take advantage of the good weather foreccast for Thursday.This weeks ride will be up the Wirral with a lunch break somewhere on route.Any member wanting to go should meet at Clubbies ready for an 11 am departure

Northwich Scooter Day ,8th August.

 Northwich Omega Squad have posted on Facebook that their "Breeze through the Trees " 8 and Scooter Rally is on this year on August 8th.More details when we get them.

Thursday 24th June Ride-Out (weather dependent) - CANCELLED

 Ride-out planned for next Thursday 24th June. Meet at Clubbies for 10-45 am for leaving at 11 am. 

The ride will be around 75 miles with stops for lunch and for afternoon tea (and fuel of course).

If the weather looks like it will be too wet, I will put a cancellation message on here next Wednesday.

Graham F.

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This weeks ride-out has been deferred to next Thursday 1st July due to rain and peoples availability.

The same arrangements for starting off 10-45am meet for 11am leaving Clubbies.

Pete Chadwick - if you want to join the ride nearer your neck of the woods, please give me a ring on 07799002680 and I can give you a meet up venue.

Thursday rideout to Rake a d Pikel

Cheeky run to the Rake and Pikel Huntington this Thursday the 3rd of June,suggest meet at clubbies for 8.00 PM I believe weather forcast is good,,

Club Rideout Bank Holiday Monday

 It was decided at Tuesday nights meeting to have a club rideout on 31st of May,Bank Holiday Monday. Meet at the Bikers Cafe,Pontblyddyn,at 11am for a snack.Route to be arranged.

Tuesday meeting 25th May

Ok all,had conformation clubbies will be open tomorrow as per usual,see you all from 8.00pm,, Bernie

50 Years Old Today

 

Marvin Gaye's album What's Going On was released 50 years ago.

Tuesday meeting

Hello all been in touch with Clubbies and unfortunately the pub is not opening until this Friday the 21st of May so first available Tuesday meeting will be next week the 25th of may,regards Bernie

Bob Marley

A classic from Bob Marley on the 40th anniversary of his death. 

From The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1973.

 

Useful dates coming up

A couple of noteful dates for openings coming up,The bike cafe in Pontblyddyn is reopening on the 26th of April outside facilities only at the moment and Clubbies Handbridge Chester looking to reopen on the 17th of May so possibly club meet on the Tuesday the 18th,,

Rufus Thomas - Breakdown

 Had the odd breakdown in the last year or so, but that’s half the fun...

Some interesting fashion and dance styles around in 1972.

Easter egg donation

A little over a hundred Easter eggs where safely delivered today to the children's hospital ward Countess of Chester,the staff where overwhelmed with such a generous donation,so well done to everyone who donated for there support,,

Easter Egg Donations

Bernie has asked me to put up a post regarding Easter Egg donations to The Countess of Chester. 

Due to Covid we obviously can't hold our usual scooter event this year, so please don't ride to the Hospital on Sunday 28th. However Tracey has been in touch with the childrens ward at the hospital and they would very much like to receive some Easter Eggs for the children.

So Bernie has asked if anyone would like to donate an Easter Egg, please could you give Bernie a ring and drop an egg off at his house in Saltney, Chester, or if anyone would like to come down to Clubbies pub car park in Handbridge to drop off an egg on Sunday 28th March at 12-30, (socially distanced of course), Bernie will be there to receive your donation.

Another option is that Bernie is prepared to donate an egg on your behalf  if you give him a ring and ask him to do that.

Bernie Griffiths - Mob - 07881474113

Graham's White GP Progress

 Made a good start on the GP build over the last few weeks. Far too cold to work in the garage, so what else are you going to use the spare bedroom for 😊 Nearly all painted parts back now.

Colwyn Bay 1982

An interesting mix of scooter styles from 1982 and a great song

E10 unleaded petrol

It appears that E10 petrol is being introduced during the summer.

From Gov.UK

During summer 2021, the standard (or ‘Premium’) petrol grade in the UK will become E10.

E10 petrol contains up to 10% renewable ethanol, which is added to reduce CO2 emissions and help tackle climate change.

E10 petrol is compatible with almost all (95%) petrol-powered vehicles on the road today, including all cars built since 2011.

If your vehicle or equipment is not compatible with E10 fuel, you will still be able to use E5 by purchasing the ‘Super’ grade petrol from most filling stations. 

I know it will come as a surprise, but the E5 Super grade petrol is expected to be more expensive...

For the full details click on the link below.

Gov UK E10

Amusing Scootering Article - March 2021 Publication

 My birthday present subscription copy of Scootering dropped through the door today. On the front a wonderful Series 1 custom, which for once I really liked. Reading the story of the build inside, I was amused by the comment in the owner details section on page 24.

The owner Gary told a story about his dad breaking down on his TV 175 back in the day, with which he had loads of problems. One time when it broke down he was so mad with it that he pushed into a farmers field and left it there, screaming that it was a piece of shit and never wanted to see it again and ended up walking home. He left it for a few days and then decided to go back and get it and it was still there in the field exactly where he had left it. When he was asked if he was surprised that it was still there he said, no not really nobody wanted them back then as they were deemed useless 😀

Burton Brewers Custom Show

 

It should be Burton Brewers Custom Show tomorrow (Sat 20th Feb). I like to think of it as the start of scootering year and it’s one of my favourites.

Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

 

Found this vocal only version on YouTube and thought i'd share it.

Bernie asked for Vespas

https://scooterlab.uk/an-alternative-august-scooter-trip-feature/ 

Riding the South West Coast 300 tale on the SLUK website

 https://scooterlab.uk/let-the-good-times-roll-1-south-west-coast-300-roadtrip-readers-ride/

Click on the link above for an enjoyable tale of riding the South West Coast 300 from the SLUK website. Maybe this will be the short term future for riding scooters, rather than the normal Rallies.

Chiselspeed Easy Clutch Conversion

 For those who might be interested, I have decided to try the Chiselspeed easy clutch conversion to try to make the clutch on the GP as easy as possible, time will tell but it looks a good job.

Scooter Mania part 3

 

Another one for Bernie

 

The perfect vespa for Bernie - it's even got a Chester Scooter Club mudflap in his preferred style..

Also has the added bonus of an excellent song to accompany the video.

Scooter Mania part 2

 

Scooter Mania Part 1

 

One for Bernie and Tracey

 

Isle of Man Scooter Rally 1959

 Lambretta presents the 1959 Isle Of Man International Scooter Rally.

These cine films came via the LCGB vaults & Kev Walsh but were originally part of the Mike Karslake Collection.

Ref Dave’s comment about Liz Smolen

40 years ago...

 

The Specials on Top of the Pops 40 years ago with Do Nothing. Some cracking Xmas jumpers on show, and who else had a flat top haircut like Terry Hall ?

Happy New Year

Happy new year everyone, let’s hope 2021 is a damn sight better than 2020.

Andy

Euro Lambretta 2021, Fort William, Scotland. 11-13th June 2021

 Just received my copy of Jet Set magazine which includes the application form for Euro Lambretta in Scotland next year. Does anyone fancy this event? I was not considering riding that distance obviously, but we could hire a large Transit van to get at least 4 scooters in the back. Please leave comments below over Christmas if anyone is interested as the application forms have to go back in by January 11th 2021. We should all have had our Covid jabs by then, so I think the event will go ahead.

Message from Brian

Hi,not sure what im doing to be honest but just wanted to wish everybody all the best under the current conditions and hope to see you all sooner rather than later in 2021.Cheers Brian

Scooter Warehouse December and Christmas opening times.

Scooter Warehouse December and Christmas opening times.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am- 4pm. Saturday 9am - 1pm.

Closed Sundays and Mondays

Open until Tuesday 22nd December.

Reopen Tuesday January 5th 2021.

Anyone who may need parts in between these dates please message or call me and I will come to the shop and get them for you. Parts can be mailed to you as well.

Interesting video about Lambretta sprinter Eric Cope's road scooter

 

I did count my pennies to see if I could afford one for my GP, but i'm a few (thousand) short...

Great clip from Men & Motors around 1998

 

Club Meet Up .Thursday,1st of October.

While some of us were keeping the country going, others were out and about enjoying themselves...

 

With a favourable weather forecast ,dry,low wind speeds and cool,it was decided at Tuesdays meeting to meet  at the Bikers Cafe at Pontblyddyn between 10.30 and 11am on Thursday .We will probably head in the Llangollen direction.With the latest Virus news being we won't be able to meet up easily from 6pm on Thursday, this may be our last meet up for a few weeks.

 Thursday 17th Sept Rideout Pics - (write up to follow)

Club Rideout Thursday 17th September.

Andy Wallbanks mystery tour of North Wales. Any club member wanting to take part in this ride should meet at the Bikers Cafe at Pontblyddyn  at 10.30.The Rideout will leave at 11 prompt.Andy calls this a "scenic tour " of appx. 100 miles with a stop for lunch.Lets hope the weather holds for a good day out.

Conway OAP Thursday rideout turned into a tour of Llandudno, Deganway, Conway and Llanwryst, I clocked up 125 miles by the time I got back to Chester, but a fine day was had by all.

Club Rideout this Thursday Sept. 10th

Any club member wishing to go on this rideout should meet at Row's at 10am. On to Northop for 10.15, then on to the Whistle Stop Cafe at Rhuddlan for 10.45 approx. We intend to ride to Conwy. For any more details please contact Bernie.

Isle of Wight Scooter Rally,2020

The unofficial Isle of Wight Rally went ahead without official blessing over the weekend.The authorities used the Police to ban any bar or pub in Ryde from putting on any any musical entertainment .This was done in a last minute panic on wednesday night before the bank holiday on Friday.Other parts of the island were free to go ahead as normal .The vast majority of the visitors appeared to be obeying the social distancing rules.The weather was very kind to us,as usual, and we visited all the usual haunts during  the day.Ryde Castle staff really looked after us with evening meals.Lets hope all is back to normal for 2021. Scooter numbers are only guess work but there would have been over 300 on the Green on saturday afternoon with probably an equal number out and about at the same time.An unofficial ride out went ahead at one o'clock on Sunday with lots of spectators on the hill out of Ryde,probably taking five minutes to pass.I.O.W. just made for Scooters!

Run to horse shoe pass,,,Llangollen. Run tomorrow 20/08/20,meet at the motorcycle cafe Pontybodkin for 10.00am,looking to run to Llangollen via horse shoe pass all riders well come

The Scooter Warehouse aka Barry Turners

The new opening days and times for The Scooter Warehouse are as follows.

Tuesdays 9.00am until 4.00pm

Thursdays 9.00am until 4.00pm

Fridays 9.00am until 4.00pm

Saturdays 9.00am until 1.00pm

FACE MASKS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED AS YOU ARE NOT ENTERING THE BUILDING WHEN BEING SERVED.

Social distancing will still be taking place with 2 tables at the doorway stopping entry into the unit. Hand gel, wipes and gloves will be on the tables if anyone wishes to use them.

BSRA Nationals 2021

Official BSRA STATEMENT

Hello fellow scooterists as we all have had our full year of national scooter rallying cancelled due to the covid pandemic . I'm writing this with hope for next year ,that we can get back to our lifestyle of riding and participating in the great partying in our beautiful world . As we look at the organising of events for next year ,we fully understand that restrictions of large gatherings and live entertainment is very much up in the air ,and we cannot guarantee that we maybe in the same situation again having to cancel events . Many of the organisations of the BSRA Committee have had to sign up covid disclaimers with their venues and councils. Another problem we may face is said venues going under in these unsecured times.SO PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT NO BSRA ORGANISER CAN BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CANCELLED EVENTS DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS OR VENUES GOING BUST. And cannot be responsible for accommodation bookings if the rally is cancelled . (All of the organisers are scooterists and some have personally lost money this year on cancelled events )We are releasing our list of national rallies for 2021 earlier than the normal October custom show weekend to hopefully give us hope and give more notice to other smaller events that have faced the same situation. 

So here we go our list of scooterist organised events for scooterists

Nationals 2021

April 2nd-5th Easter-Scarborough

April 30-3rd May bank- Weston super mare

May 28-30th Whitsun bank - Kelso

June.25th-27th - Big 7

July 9th-11th -Cleethorpes

July 30th -August 1st Aberystwyth

August Bank Holiday 26th -30th - Isle of Wight

September South West National T.B.C

October 29th-31st - Southport

On behalf of my fellow BSRA counterparts we hope to be riding to an event and sharing in what we do best. 

Yours Matty 

Acting BSRA 2020 chairman

Aberdovey run

Ok members the big one,the one you have all been waiting for,Aberdovey run across mid Wales,Thursday August the 13th,meet at Clubbies at 9.00 a.m. onto to the old store motorbike cafe for 9.30 a.m. Stop at Bala or Dolgellau for fuel! Then onto Talyllyn lake onward to Aberdovey, fish and chips maybe on the menu!

Rideout Thursday 30th July

It was decided at last nights club meeting to have a club rideout on Thursday.Any club member wanting to go should meet at Clubbies at 11am ,this Thursday,30th July.The intention is a route in the Delamere direction.

Very Very late notice!

There is a gathering of scooter and motor bike clubs down at the river in Chester tomorrow to show our objection to the proposal of the councils plan to put in double yellow lines .Effectively making the traditional parking area for two wheel machines a no go area. Anyone from the club who wants to take part should be at Clubbies and ready to go at 1pm..Chester S.C. banners on scoots would be good.Please note covid distancing will be observed as much as possible,and if we get to the roundabout at the bottom of Souters Lane and the parking is all taken we will go back to Clubbies!

TUESDAY MEETING

Hi all,Tuesday meeting at "Clubbies" back on this Tuesday 7th July, 2 tables booked for outside each seating 6 for 8.00 pm,hope to see you all there,,

Isle of Man Rally for 2021 just announced

Isle of Man Scooter Rally Event's Page - IOM Scooter Rally 25-27 June 2021

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Well today everyone would have been heading to the ferries and getting very wet if Merseyside is anything to go by. Many people have been asking will the rally take place next year and if so on what date? We are pleased to announce that the Isle Of Man rally will be taking place on June 25th to June 27th 2021. We are also happy to confirm that this year's band, Heavy Sol from Leicester, have agreed to switch the booking to next year's rally.

The IOM Steam Packet Co. have the dates for next year so you may be able to reserve your places if you email your preference on accommodation, dates and travellers details to info@steampacketholidays.com. The sailing times and hotel price list won't be available until maybe Septemeber. We hope you are all keeping yourselves safe from this terrible pandemic and hope to see you all next year in the wonderful IOM.

HEY HO LET'S GO !!

Time to get our traditional Thursday Ride Outs going again ,before the summer is gone ! Any club member who fancies an ice cream at Parkgate on Thursday July 2nd,should meet at Clubbies at 11am .We will probably go on to West Kirby,see what the weather does.Social distancing,masks,gloves etc., are all a good idea and we have no idea what the food and drink and toilet situation will be like on the day. Dave.

The perfect song for the workshy rideout...

Some of you may remember this film...

Scooter Warehouse (aka Barry Turners) June opening hours

The new June opening days and times for The Scooter Warehouse are as follows.

Tuesdays 9.00am until 4.00pm

Thursdays 9.00am until 4.00pm

Saturdays 9.00am until 12.30pm

Social distancing will still be taking place with 2 tables at the doorway stopping entry into the unit. Hand gel, wipes and gloves will be on the tables if anyone wishes to use them.

Another parts order is due in tomorrow to replenish the stock that you have so kindly purchased during this very difficult time.

I have large stocks of parts for two stroke Lambretta and Vespa scooters which include oil, cables, plugs, tyres, wheel rims, inner tubes, brake shoes, disc pads, clutch plates, stator plates, cdi units, bulbs, voltage regulators, shock absorbers and much more.

In stock accessories include Stadium folding mirrors, mirror heads, stems, brackets, mudflaps, Vespa chrome chokes petrol lever and helmet hooks, stainless flywheel covers, gear covers and lots more quality stainless accessories.

NWBA - Updated 01/06

Another update:

Hi Everyone

( Cancelled )

Just a update with regards the NWBA signing on competition, in light of the current situation and with a lot of the NWBA club runs having to be cancelled. Some of the sponsors for the prizes, due to business not being very good at this moment have had to withdraw the prize funds, which I fully understand and would like to thank them for their support, that was given to the NWBA.

With this in mind and the fact that I am not sure how many runs will be able to take place, I have made the decision to cancel this years signing on competition. The competition will restart next season.

I would like to carry on with the signing on, at any of the runs that we are able to attend this year, although I think it will be very few, the signing on this year will be just for fun.

I was very pleased with the amount of people who have signed on, on the first few rides, I felt you all were just starting to enjoy it and it added something to the rides.

Hope you all fully understand this decision that has been made.

Thank you all for your support. Hopefully in the near future we can make a restart to the scootering scene in our area.

Posted by Steve on NWBA faceache:

Hi everyone

Hope you are all ok, I know alot of you are itching to get out on your scooters, I haven’t ridden mine since the lockdown and really looking forward to it.

With the current situation maybe starting to look a little better, and Wales maybe starting to lift their lockdown.

I was wondering if there would be a possibility, that all the club number ones / someone to represent the club, that in maybe in the very near future, we could organise a meeting, to discuss the future ( the remaining year) of scooter scene within the alliance.

What and how we would need to have in place, to be able to maybe, place a few runs on in the future, what restrictions we would needed have in place, etc etc.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Hope to see you all soon.

Quarantinia !!

Saw this on Facebook, thought it was amusing.