More Easter Egg Run Photo's

Fantastic day out in the sun, thanks to all scooterists who turned out to make it such a success, we stopped counting at 104 scooters riding into Clubbies, so numbers were probably in excess of that. Big thanks to Pat and Andy of The Grosvenor Arms for hosting the event and putting on the food and more thanks to Bernie and Tracey for organising the paperwork and trophy and for George for getting on the microphone to make the announcements. Congratulations to Dabbbers S.C. for winning the Best Turned Out Club hope you liked our unusual trophy.

But let's not forget the sick kids at the Countess which was the real reason why we turned out and this year two or three kids came outside to get their Easter Eggs and to have a look at the scooters, so well done to everyone concerned as this event is definitely growing year after year.

Chester Scooter Club Easter Egg Run 2011.Video

Chester Scooter Club Easter Egg Run - Sun 24th April

Calling all scoooterists this is the first reminder forThe Chester Scooter Club Easter Egg run to The Countess of Chester Hospital on Sunday 24th April. (Flyer designed by Helen.)

Click twice on flyer to zoom view

The Grosvenor Arms will be open from 10am for bacon butties and tea/coffee so arrive anytime after 10 to suit yourselves .Our landlady ,Pat,will put on food on our return from the egg run .

North Wales + Borders Alliance Chester Rideout Video

Just to let everyone know that I found a Youtube video of the ride last Sunday. Click on the link to see the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NO8jNeQUZs

Dabbers SC Scooter Run Date

Ainsley has left a message to say that the Dabbers SC are holding their annual run from Broxton to Nantwich on Sunday July 24th. (Nico I have added it to the main list below)

'Dabbers S C , Rideout Smell The 2 Stroke , no 3 , 24/7/2011 , 12.30 From Broxton Roundabout Broxton , Back To , The Railway Hotel, Nantwich ,Cheshire.'

Ride out dates, 2011

Here is a list of a few local(ish) Ride out and Events for 2011.

Most of which we have done as a club for the last few years.


April sun-24th- Chester Scooter Club Easter Egg Run
May-sun-8th-Nomads-into the Valley
May-sun-15th- Winsford Ride Out(lancashire alliance)
May-sun-22nd- Jesters Scooter Fest 7- Leek
June-sun-5th- Wrexham SC(Llangollen Ride out)
June-sun-19th- Cloud 9 (Storm The Fort)
July-sun-10th- Shrewsbury sevenside SC (ride out/fun day charity event)
July -sun-24th- Dabbers SC run from Broxton to Nantwich
Aug-sun-14th-(camping sat 13th) Beat The Bikers-Matlock/Derbyshire
Sept-sun-4th-Liverpool SC (sefton park)
Sept-sun-25th-Warrington Ride out
Oct-sun-9th-Southport Ride out

Please feel free to add any Ride outs and Events i`ve missed,Some of which i don`t have the dates for yet,ie Dabbers (smell the 2 stroke) and Nomads (Into The Valley) etc,etc

Anglesey Scooter Rally 24th+25th June .

This scooter rally is on the same weekend as the Irish Euro Lambretta,so for anyone looking for a much cheaper alternative,within the distance from Chester of a good rideout ,here it is ! Star of the show is Mr Dean Parish coming over from the U.S .specially to do this gig . Entry is by ticket only with a maximum number of 500,200 sold already .tickets are £15 and gives entry to the do on Friday and Saturday nights .Campsite is near by (at extra cost) and there are B+B'S in the town .A rideout is planned for Saturday and there are lots of good pubs on the island .more details on www.northwalesscooterrally.com.You can buy tickets online or from Alan by giving him a call on 07917770643.
This new venue for this (4th)Anglesey Rally should be a big improvement on the previous site at the agricultural show ground as Beaumaris is well set up with pubs,the castle ,good area for rideout etc .Its only about 6o miles to ride each way from Chester and should be an interesting weekend .Anyone from the club who is interested in going just put a your name in the comments box at the bottom of this post .Let me know if you are interested in B+B or camping .

Rally Website
http://www.northwalesscooterrally.com/index.html

Dean Parrish Information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Parrish

The Tap Run Jan 2011 - Write up + Pictures

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A nice turn out of 9 scooters at clubbies on a cold but dry day for a little run up to The Tap pub at Eastham Ferry. For once we were early leaving and arrived at 12-45 at the Tap, just before the liverpool lads so we got served with the drinks and toasties just in time. When everyone had arrived there was an excellent total turnout of at least 50 scooters, which on a cold winters day was pretty good going.

Andy Nico had mechanical problems on the way back, but with Vespa Rally super mechanic Bernie Griffiths on hand, who was assisted by his two apprentices Graham and Andy Swarb, we managed to get a new clutch cable fitted and working in no time, good job you were carrying a spare one Andy !!! All in all it was a very nice new year run to knock off the cobwebs and get back into the saddle.

Ride Safe - Back Safe Campaign

Found this road safety campaign aimed at bikers + scooterists in the North West, probably because the roads and potholes are so bad now with no repairs getting done for a number of years.

Dozens of hazards and just two tyres…

RideSafe BackSafe has just issued the first in a short series of winter advice campaigns for bikers in the North West. Posters are being distributed to nearly 100 motorcycle dealerships, as well as some larger employers, local authorities and the police.

The campaign aims to highlight the need for bikers to prepare properly for every journey and adopt a much more cautious riding mind-set on winter roads. As RideSafe BackSafe spokesperson, Karen Delaney explains:
“Other road users can often just de-mist or de-ice the windscreen, get in and go; but there is a lot more to it for year-round riders. The routine you might follow in pleasant weather is not good enough for winter. We are urging bikers to allow more time to dress properly for the conditions – stay warm and dry and be highly visible – regularly check that your bike or scooter is road worthy and ride cautiously. In all but the very worst conditions, it is still possible to get out there on two wheels; but don’t think that Mother Nature owes you a safe ride”.
RideSafe BackSafe will be issuing further poster campaigns over the coming months and focusing on the need for other road users to show respect and leave room for motorcyclists.
For more information about reporting potholes, better winter clothing and safer winter riding, go to www.ridesafebacksafe.co.uk

Chester Scooter Club Xmas Run Video

I thought you all might like to see a little video of the scooters leaving Clubbies, I tried to upload direct to Blogger but it didn't work so I found a way to do it through Youtube - enjoy.

Dave's pictures are loaded in the post below.

Ho Ho Ho - Dave's Xmas Run Pictures

More Pictures and write up below

Christmas Toy Run 2010 Pictures and Write Up

This year's turnout was little low due to the freezing weather conditions, the temperature was minus 8C at 9am and it didn't get above freezing all day, however the sun was shining which was a bonus. So this year there were plenty of wimps who came in the car (including me) and 14 brave scooterists who flew the flag to keep the scooter run going to The Countess Hospital, so respect and well done to all of you for turning up and donating presents for the kids in hospital.

Big thanks must go out to Pat and Andy of The Grosvenor for hosting the event and providing the bacon butties and sarnies, all well received as usual. Also a big thankyou to Tracey for organising the event and collecting the Chrissie presents and a big thankyou to Helen for selling the raffle tickets.

By the way if anyone was wondering if Billy was on fire, he wasn't, it was his fag smoke as he bent down to pump his tyre up.

Chester Scooter Club Toy Run 2010

Click on Flyer for a large view

More Information on the Post Below

CHESTER S/C CHRISTMAS TOY RUN

Just to let you all know that our Christmas toy run to the countess hospital will be on the 19th of December, meeting at Grosvenor arms Handbridge CH 4 7JE (Clubbies) from 11 am to leave at 12 pm PROMPT, there will be a DJ playing some top tunes we will also be doing a raffle with some fantastic prizes on offer...... all other clubs and solo riders more than welcome to come and join us please bring a small toy or something to leave for the kiddies that have to stay in hospital over Christmas and mark it whether its for a girl or a boy and what age group we hope to see you all there until then ride safe ......
update on the toy run :- Our Lovely Landlady ,Pat, informs us that the pub will be open for tea,coffee and bacon butties from 10.30 am .After the ride there will be Christmas nibbles back at the pub .

Four Dogs Rideout to Wrexham S.C. Sunday 17th October

Tomorrows ride is as Gary has already posted over to Wrexham Scooter Clubs new home at the Four Dogs pub .Its on the old Chester road into Wrexham,so handy for us to visit .Meet at Clubbies as usual at 11am we will leave 11.30 latest .

into the valley

Mod Night. Saturday Oct 23rd CANCELLED

Dave "weller " Buckley is doing his bit for the Cancer Charity again .He's putting on a MOD NIGHT at CLUB GLOBE (canal side off City Road ,by Harkers pub) on Saturday night 23rd October .Featuring the excellent band MOSES .£4 gets you in and drinks are cheap .Try to come if you can to help support a worthwhile cause and have a great night with our type of sounds . If you need more info click on the poster or phone on 07833738405

EVENT CANCELLED EVENT CANCELLED

This Saturday Night ,Motown +Northern Soul in Whitchuch

Saturday 16th October at Whitchuch Civic Centre is Motown + Northern Soul night .Featuring Russ Winstanley (Wigan Casino ),Plus Motown tribute female trio "The Copamo's ,plus D.J. Brad .Tickets £10 Tel 01691 671823

RIDE OUT NEXT SUNDAY

Tony Lee from Wrexham phoned me Friday and asked me to let you all know that he is trying to get as many scooter riders as possible to turn out on Sunday to the Four Dogs on Chester road Wrexham for Twelve o clock...... as the Walnut tree pub is now closed the Dogs will be there new meeting place so all are welcome .... Ride safe, Gary

Southport Ride Out - Sunday 10th October

As Gary had put up a new post, I thought it would be easier to re-use the original Southport post.

Great rideout today with 18 scooters leaving Clubbies, picking up Wilf on route, had a trouble free run through the tunnel and up through Liverpool to meet up at The Bull and Dog pub in Burscough just as the mass rideout was about to start. Lovely ride into Southport across the marshes and round into Lord Street and finishing up outside Leo's Bar. There must have been 300 scooters at least parked up outside Leo's, with some lovely bikes on show. Big thanks to Soutport Scooter clubs for organising the ride which was very well marshalled and a big thankyou for the free hotpot for all the scooterists. Some left before us, but we left at about 3-45 riding back along the coast through Formby and coming down into Bootle, we had a fag break stop just the otherside of the tunnel while we waited for 'Crombie Man' Elvis to catch up, who had lost his spare wheel on the way, somehow I managed to come home with Tommo's new shoes and tee shirts, so thanks for those Tom !!!