The Vintage Motor Cycle Club
VMCC Section
Essex
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PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR ALL FUTURE RIDES THE RIDE LEADER WILL NEED TO SEE YOUR CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARD - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SHOW THIS THEN REGRETFULLY YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RIDE - THE ONLY EXCEPTION WILL BE FOR GUESTS WHO WILL BE PERMITTED TWO RIDES ONLY TO HELP DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO JOIN
Dave Bradley will be leading this ride of approx 58 miles. Meet at Lake Meadows car park 9.30 for 10.00 start. Morning stop at The Potting Shed Bicknacre. Lunch stop Kings head Bradwell. Afternoon tea at Buckhatch Nurseries.
Dave Iszard will be leading this ride of approx 50 miles. Meet at Maldon Tesco 9.30 for 10,00 start. Ride to meet up with the Ipswich and Suffolk section at TTT motorcycles Sudbury.
George Smith will be leading this ride on one of his lightweight Italian motorcycles and will be suitable for small or slow motorcycles, with speeds to suit the slowest bike on the ride. Any size or age motorcycle is welcome just don't expect any high speeds.
Meet at Norton Heath cafe on A414, CM4 0LH, at 10.00 for signing on / coffee / munchies and chat. Leave about 11.00. Approx 30 miles steady meander through the South Essex lanes to arrive at the Ship East Tilbury RM18 8PB for lunch. For those that would like afternoon tea the Mucking wildlife cafe SS17 0RN, on the river Thames is a 15 minute ride
A13 and A128 close by for your journey home.
John Beckinsale will be leading this ride, details to follow. Finishing at The Bell for our pride of ownership award.
Our Chairman has been busy slaving away in his dusty workshop, and created some more exceptional and quirky trophies. Even if you don't join the ride in, do bring your pride and joy along for us all to drawl over, lets see the efforts of your winter rebuilds.
THE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB LTD
ESSEX SECTION
THE BLUEBELL WEEKEND 2024
Thursday 8th May - SUNDAY 12th May INCLUSIVE
MUSEUM OF POWER, LANGFORD, ESSEX
The Essex Section of the VMCC welcome you to the Essex Bluebell Weekend. The whole event will be based at the Museum of Power,
Hatfield Road, Langford, near Maldon, Essex. CM9 6QA.
The entrance to the site is signposted from the B1019,Hatfield Peverel to Maldon Road.
Participants will be able to camp overnight or visit on any of the days. The fee per unit for camping will be £12 per night (which includes
free entry to the Museum of Power on presentation of your VMCC Membership Card). Camping Fees will be collected at the event.
The camping field has a toilet block with separate toilets and washing facilities for Ladies and Gentlemen and a chemical disposal unit.
There are also other Ladies and Gents Toilets elsewhere on the Museum Site including a Disabled Users Toilet. There are no electric hook-up, showers or laundry facilities on the site.
The Museum has a Tea Room where hot and cold food is available
9.30 am to 4 pm. To find out more about the Museum visit www.museumofpower.org.uk.
The event will commence at 10.00am on Thursday, but those wishing to camp from Wednesday are welcome to do so. Alternatively Bed and
Breakfast is available nearby from £40 per night at the Mill House Hotel, Tel: 01621 841518.
If you wish to camp, would like to order lunch on Thursday, brunch on Saturday or Fish and Chips for Friday Evening pre orders are required. Also if you would like to join us for the Saturday Evening Meal at the Mill Hotel opposite the camp site complete the attached forms for relevant meals – we are limited to 25.
Petrol may be available on each of the routes comprising this Event, however, there is a Tesco Filling Station in Maldon within 1.5 miles
of the Start which will be open. Drivers are advised to ensure that they start each Run with sufficient fuel to complete the route.
Current VMCC Membership Cards must be shown when Signing On
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND
Wednesday 8th May - Campsite open from 11.00am
Thursday 9th May – Option of two runs as a Memorial to two good riders and club members – the Dick Hobart and Roger Gulliver Runs. One is Byway route and the other is road route (97 miles)– both End over End meeting for Lunch at the Prince of Wales Broxted – a favorite of both Dick and Roger.
Lunch will need to be booked – see form attached
Friday 10th May - This Run will start at 10.00am
Social Run organised by Lesley Willmore approx.98 miles around the lanes of Essex/Suffolk with coffee and lunch stops. This will be route card only
Lunch cannot be pre ordered so there may be a wait.
Friday Evening - Fish and Chips will be brought on to the Site at approx. 6.30pm./7pm Please pre-book using the attached Form. The museum have a marquee for our use - bring your chairs down and join in the fun.
Saturday 11th May - This Run will start 10am sharp
Social Run of approx. 87 miles organised by
Lesley Willmore around the lanes of Essex and Suffolk with breakfast/brunch as the first stop. No lunch stop but one stop in afternoon. Route card only
Brunch will need to be booked – see form attached please get to the pub lastest 11.30.
Saturday Evening - An Evening Meal has been arranged at the Mill Hotel opposite the MOP for 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Please contact Dave Issard
Re booking a place (07543 901340)
Sunday 12th May – This Run will start at 10.00am.
A Social Run of approx.70 miles organised by Lesley Willmore around the lanes of Essex with stops for coffee and lunch. The Sunday lunch will need to be booked in advance no deposit required but food choice necessary– please use attached booking form This run is End over End only.
Campsite closes at 4.30 Sunday Evening.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Essex and have a safe journey home
THE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB LTD - ESSEX SECTION
THE BLUEBELL WEEKEND
Thursday 8th May - Sunday 12th May 2024
Name: ……………………………….........................................................…
Address: ………………………………......................................................…
……………………………….....................................................................…
Tel: ………………………………..........…
E-Mail:……………………………....................
I/We would like to camp for ……..nights commencing ……………………………..
I/We would like ……place/s at the Thursday Lunch Stop. Prince of Wales, Broxted.
I/We would like to order …… portions of Fish and Chips to be brought to the site on Friday Evening. (To be paid for on the day)
I/We would like ……place/s at the Saturday Brunch Stop at the George Inn, Shalford.
I/We would like ……place/s at the Saturday Evening Meal at the Mill Hotel. £5.00 DEPOSIT BALANCE ON THE EVENING. (Dave Issard organizing- 07543 901340)
I/We would like ……place/s at the Sunday Lunch Stop. The Greenman Bradwell on sea.
No Regulations are issued but please complete this Form and return it to:-
Lesley Willmore, Lower Common House, Lower Green Road, BlackmoreEnd
Essex CM7 4DU Tel: 07971266167 email: lesley.willmore@btinternet.com
by Saturday 27th April 2024 together with your Entry Fee of £5 for the Event and your food Deposit(s) per Person if you would like to join us for any of the stops.
Please make cheques payable to VMCC Essex Section
Thursday 9th May
The Prince of Wales
Broxted
STARTERS
Chicken Goujons with choice of dips £6.50
Homemade Soup £6.00
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms £6.00
Homemade Beef Koftas £7.00
Mains
Ribeye Steak
All the trimmings £19.95
Beef Burger with Chips peas £16.95
Chicken Burger with lettuce cheddar and mayo
Chips £16.95
Veggie Burger with chips £14.95
Sausage and Mash £12.95
Ham, Egg Chips £10.95
Homemade Pie of the Day £15.95
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF MENU AND RETURN BY
22nd April 2024
NAME …………………………………………………………………….
Sunday 12th May THE GREEN MAN MENU
STARTERS
Whitebait, Tartare sauce.........................................................................£6.25
Garlic mushrooms..................................................................................£6.25
Duck spring roll, hoi sin sauce...............................................................£6.25
Smoked mackerel, horse radish sauce..................................................£6.75
MAINS
Honey roast gamon, eggs and chips....................................................£17.50
Chilli con carne, rice and salad............................................................£17.50
Scampi, chips and salad......................................................................£16.50
Salt and pepper squid, sweet chilli sauce salad and chips..................£16.75
Southern fried chicken burger, onion rings and chips..........................£15.50
Vegetable curry, basmati rice..............................................................£17.50
Breaded chicken katsu curry, basmati rice..........................................£17.50
Spinach and ricotta cannelloni, side salad..........................................£17.50
Vegetable samosas, salad and chips.................................................£16.75
Choice of roast dinner,pork. chicken or sirloin of beef........................£16.50
Go extra large.......................................................................................£3.00
Side roast potatoes £3.50 Cauliflower cheese £3.75
Vegan and gluten free meals available on request.
Please advise of allergies.
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF MENU AND RETURN BY
22nd April 2024 NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED
NAME………………………………………………………………………………..
Ride details to follow.
Waiting for a volunteer. If you would like to lead this ride let let a committee member know and it will be added to future events page.
Brian Irwin will be leading this ride. Details to follow.
Stuart Strauss Will be leading this ride. Meet at Battlesbridge 10.00 for 10.30 start and ending at East Tilbury. More details to follow.
Details to follow.
Ride details to follow.
Waiting for a volunteer. If you would like to lead this ride let let a committee member know and it will be added to future events page.
Ride details to follow.
Waiting for a volunteer. If you would like to lead this ride let a committee member know and it will be added to future events page.
Stephen Back and John Ruth will be leading this ride of approx 60 miles. Coffee at Ashfields Polo Club. Lunch at the Prince of Wales Broxford. Afternoon tea Cammas Hall Farm to finish just outside White Roding on the 1060.
Following last year's successful Bring a Continental Bike Night we are holding this event again. Bring along and show your European motorcycle. If you don't own a European bike you are welcome to arrive on any transport to drool over the exotic machines. Guests are welcome, come and see what we are all about. We are a broad church and cater for all motorcycles over 25 years of age.
John Beckinsale will be leading this ride. Details to follow.
George Smith will be leading this ride on one of his lightweight Italian motorcycles and will be suitable for small or slow motorcycles, with speeds to suit the slowest bike on the ride. Any size or age motorcycle is welcome just don't expect any high speeds.
Ride details to follow.
Dave Bradley will be leading this ride of approx 50 miles. Meet at Tescos Maldon 9.30 for 10.00 start. Coffee at the Parlour cafe. Lunch at the Serendipity Cafe Shoebury Garrison site. Afternoon tea at the Green Bottle Battlesbridge.
Details to follow.
Waiting for a volunteer. If you would like to lead this ride let a committee member know and it will be added to future events page.
Stephen Back and John Ruth will be leading this ride. Details to follow.
Details to follow.
Waiting for a volunteer. If you would like to lead this ride let a committee member know and it will be added to future events page.
Details to follow.
Waiting for a volunteer. If you would like to lead this ride let a committee member know and it will be added to future events page.
Details to follow.
Waiting for a volunteer. If you would like to lead this ride let a committee member know and it will be added to future events page.
Ann and John Beckinsale quiz night
Christmas festivities