The Vintage Motor Cycle Club
VMCC Section
Essex
01/03/2024
I am sad to advise that our President Ray received a call yesterday from Ross Johnson, telling him that unfortunately her husband Joe Johnson has passed away after a battle with liver cancer. Joe and Ross were longstanding members of the club, and if any members would like to attend the funeral to pay their respects, it will be held on 20th March at 12.30 at the Three Counties Crematorium, Halstead Road, High Garrett, Braintree CM7 5PB
Simon.
Hi All,
HI All,
Hi All,
In addition to the AGM we will be arranging a few nibbles and a free (yes free) raffle. We will also have the now traditional presentation of awards for section members - Awards up for grabs include Most rides attended, Most unlucky rider, Clubman of the year and Lady attendee - will you win one?? Our Chairman is busy slaving over a hot lathe as we speak, producing another clutch of priceless trophies that you will be able to pass on to your children for posterity.
Hi All,
Latest update for you (just squeezed in before November!)
Club night 8th November at the Bell Inn Woodham Ferrers CM3 8RG (what three words iterative.tougher.recital) 19.45 for 20.00
Novembers club night sees the annual quiz night delivered by John and Ann Beckinsale This will be a fun and highly entertaining evening, so time to get out your encyclopaedias and start to mug up. Its also the one evening that you can bring your other halves along, safe in the knowledge that they wont be bored stiff with talk about bikes! Guests are welcome (as long as they are not too clever) and there are prizes to be won as well - what's not to like?
Club night 13th December at the Bell Inn Woodham Ferrers CM3 8RG (what three words iterative.tougher.recital) 19.45 for 20.00
We are in discussion with the Museum of Power to see if they can provide a speaker for us, but if this falls through it will have to be a natter night (oh and an opportunity to swap Christmas cards and presents hint hint!)
Early warning that we will be holding our annual AGM on 10th January 2024
In addition to the AGM we will be arranging a few nibbles and a free (yes free) raffle. I believe that all present incumbents are happy to re-stand but if you want to propose (and get seconded) anyone else for any of the roles please let me know by latest December club night.
Upcoming section rides
Well as you are no doubt aware unfortunately John Ruth was forced to cancel his planned end of season ride due to the terrible weather we have been experiencing. Not sure if he will be able to squeeze it in now the clocks have gone back but rest assured I will let you know as soon as I hear anything.
Nothing else planned for this year unless we get a flurry of last minute offers!
We are starting to turn our attention to 2024 so if you fancy having a go at leading a ride please let me know or speak with one of the other committee members. You can choose the date, time, distance and start/end points - what could be easier. I will send out a provisional diary next month but feel free to put your hand up before then.
A quick reminder that up to date Details of all rides can be found on our website
Other Business
I have received an approach from the Ipswich and Suffolk group to have a get together in 2024. It will probably be somewhere like TTT motorcycles at Sudbury but I'll fill you in once dates and times are agreed.
Bluebell run 2024 - as you are aware the committee decided to re-instate the Bluebell run weekend in 2024. There will be more details later but at the moment I wanted to give you early notice and also ask anyone interested in helping with the arrangements to put there names forward as soon as possible either by email to me or speak to one of the other committee members.
Don't forget to check out our website and the recently added companies to the useful links page. If anyone wants to add a company do let George Smith know by email george...@outlook.com - this is a useful source of information for our section members.
The website also has some good information and write ups about recent and upcoming events and is particularly helpful if you want to check details of forthcoming section events and rides as this will have the most up to date and accurate information https://essex.vmcc.net
As always George welcomes any pictures or articles to help him keep the website fresh and interactive.
Thanks as always also to Mark who is doing a great job keeping our Facebook page updated as another way of us keeping in touch. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1666444376929776
That's all from me for now.
See you on the road.
Cheers
Simon
Secretary Essex VMCC
Hi All
A bit later than usual but hopefully this will reach you in plenty of time nevertheless. A few of us met up with the guys from the East Anglia section for an impromptu get together last month. It seemed to go pretty well and they are keen to try it again next year. Ill try and give a bit more notice next time. September club night saw a presentation from David Bardwell talking about his experiences trying to take a couple of bikes through France to participate in an event at Spa. Not a happy experience and there appears very little clarity over what paperwork is required, it really seems to depend upon the Customs officer that you encounter!
Some excellent rides last month as well - thanks to Dave Smith, Paul Weston and Lesley Willmore - pop over to have a look at pictures and write ups on our Facebook and web pages.
Next club night 11th October at the Bell Inn Woodham Ferrers CM3 8RG (what three words iterative.tougher.recital) 19.45 for 20.00
We have an unusual speaker for you this month - Steve Salt of JD Trucks, Heybridge, formerly Autosafe will be giving a chat about his experiences as an MOT tester and the Auto trade in general. It promises to be an entertaining and interesting evening not to be missed.
Club night 8th November at the Bell Inn Woodham Ferrers CM3 8RG (what three words iterative.tougher.recital) 19.45 for 20.00
Novembers club night sees the annual quiz night delivered by John and Ann Beckinsale This is usually a fun and highly entertaining evening, so time to get out your encyclopaedias and start to mug up. Its also the one evening that you can bring your other halves along safe in the knowledge that they wont be bored stiff with talk about bikes! Guests are welcome (as long as they are not too clever) and there are prizes to be won as well - what's not to like?
Upcoming section rides
Wednesday 25th October
John Ruth will be leading our end of season run Start Writtle Green 10:00 for 10:30 arrive 11:15 after 20 miles Gt Canfield Polo & Carriage club for
tea/coffee. Outside if dry/ inside if wet with reserved tables. Depart 12:00 after 23 miles arrive Prince of Wales Broxted aprox 13:15 Depart about 14:30 & after 16 miles arrive CAMMAS Hall farm for afternoon tea/coffee approx 15:00. Ride finishes
A quick reminder that up to date Details of all rides can be found on our website
We are always looking for new volunteers to lead rides ,so why not put your head above the parapet - even if you get lost no one needs to know as you are the only one that knew where you were going anyway .......... just saying!😉
Other Business
Bluebell run 2024 - I am pleased to advise that the committee have decided to re-instate the Bluebell run weekend in 2024. As in previous years it will again be based at the Museum of Power over the weekend of 8th - 12th May with camping available for those hardy souls amongst us. Its a bit later than usual but I'm afraid that's the only weekend that they can fit us in. There will be more details later but at the moment I wanted to give you early notice and also ask anyone interested in helping with the arrangements to put there names forward as soon as possible either by email to me or speak to one of the other committee members.
Don't forget to check out our website and the recently added companies to the useful links page. If anyone wants to add a company do let George Smith know by email george...@outlook.com - this is a useful source of information for our section members.
The website also has some good information and write ups about recent and upcoming events and is particularly helpful if you want to check details of forthcoming section events and rides as this will have the most up to date and accurate information https://essex.vmcc.net
As always George welcomes any pictures or articles to help him keep the website fresh and interactive.
Thanks as always also to Mark who is doing a great job keeping our Facebook page updated as another way of us keeping in touch. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1666444376929776
That's all from me for now.
See you on the road.
Cheers
Simon
Secretary Essex VMCC
Attached a couple of photos of John Ruth an Essex VMCC member participating in this years Beamish trial.
Glad to report that John completed the trial on his Tiger Cub and although it was a very wet and muddy trial he managed to keep the bike in one piece.
Huge thanks go to Peter and Jason Sigournay who guided John round and kept him safe out in the wilds of the rainy North East. Good to see that members of the VMCC in the South are venturing beyond the Watford gap to ride their bikes.
Thought this might be something for the club website.
Thanks
Adrian
Hi All,
August club night went well although not as many "Asian/Eastern '' machines turned up as we were expecting - maybe they are just not as reliable as their Italian cousins 😜 - pictures have been posted on the website. The nights are really drawing in now but as the kids are going back to school, it looks like the weather will take a turn for the better - take the opportunity to get out before it's too cold and wet!
September club night 13th September at the Bell Inn Woodham Ferrers CM3 8RG (what three words iterative.tougher.recital) 19.45 for 20.00
Unfortunately our plans to entice a couple of speakers have come to nought, so afraid it will be a natter night. Happy to receive suggestions for speakers/topics that you would like us to try and arrange.
October club night 11th October at the Bell Inn Woodham Ferrers CM3 8RG (what three words iterative.tougher.recital) 19.45 for 20.00
We are beavering away in the background to source something, details to follow in my next email.
Upcoming section rides
Great to advise that we have a couple of rides scheduled for this month to take advantage of the sun - and there is still plenty of room to come forward if you fancy it - some will be aware that we have had to cancel a couple of rides recently due to no one volunteering to lead. There is quite a lot of interest in following though so why not have a go at leading??
Wednesday 20th September
Dave Smith will be leading this mid-week ride starting at Lake Meadows car park Billericay CM13 0BW 9.30 for 10.00 start.
First stop Potting Shed cafe Bicknacre CM3 4HN after approx 18 miles. Then on to Green Man pub CM0 7QX for lunch approx 30 miles. If people interested return to Wardroom cafe Essex Marina Rochford SS4 3HF again approximately 30 miles.
Wednesday 27th September
Flushed with the success of his recent evening run Paul Weston will be leading another ride of approximately 45 miles starting from the layby on the A414 between Danbury and the A12 (on the left coming from the Danbury end about half a mile before the A12 roundabout) what three words stand.lifted.faded (approximately) 10.00 for 10.30 - n.b. This is the same place as John's ride last month. Coffee stop will be at the White Elms garden centre Bicknacre with lunch at the Viper in Mill Green.
Sunday October 1st
Just a placeholder at the moment but Lesley Willmore will be leading yet another of her world renown "Lelly Runs" - more details to follow nearer the time.
A quick reminder that up to date Details of all rides can be found on our website https://essex.vmcc.net/Future-Events
We are always looking for new volunteers to lead rides ,so why not put your head above the parapet - even if you get lost no one needs to know as you are the only one that knew where you were going anyway .......... just saying!😉
Other Business
Don't forget to check out our website and the recently added companies to the useful links page https://essex.vmcc.net/Useful-Links If anyone wants to add a company do let George Smith know by email georgesmith42@outlook.com - this is a useful source of information for our section members.
The website also has some good information and write ups about recent and upcoming events and is particularly helpful if you want to check details of forthcoming section events and rides as this will have the most up to date and accurate information https://essex.vmcc.net
As always George welcomes any pictures or articles to help him keep the website fresh and interactive.
Thanks as always also to Mark who is doing a great job keeping our Facebook page updated as another way of us keeping in touch. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1666444376929776
That's all from me for now.
See you on the road.
Cheers
Simon
