Hi All,
Here is Mays update for you all - Well the Bluebell weekend has now come and gone and a great time was had by all. Thanks to Lesley Willmore for all of her efforts and to other colleagues on the committee and members that helped out especially Dave Izard and Greg Radley. The weather was excellent and in total we raised £127 for group funds as well as lifting the section profile. Lots of pictures and write ups are to be found on the section website and Facebook pages.
July's club night will see a repeat of last years very popular "European" bike night. It is your opportunity to bring out those exotic machines from Italy, France, Germany, Czech republic etc etc. You might recall we had one of our biggest turnouts of the year last time including the very exotic and beautifully restored Keohler-Escofier to feast your eyes on - I wonder what will take pride of place this year?
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 pro 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 …………………………………………………………………….
Whitebait, tartare sauce.................................................................£6.25
Garlic mushroom...........................................................................£6.25
Duck spring rolls, uoi sin sauce.....................................................£6.25
Smoked mackerel, horseradish sauce..........................................£6.75
Honey roast gammon, egg & chips.............................................£17.50
Chilli con carne, rice & salad.......................................................£17.50
Scampi, chips & salad................................................................£16.50
Salt & pepper squid, sweet chilli sauce, salad & chips..............£16.75
Southern fried chicken burger, onion rings & chips...................£15.50
Vegetable curry, basmati rice....................................................£16.50
Breaded chicken katso curry, basmati rice...............................£17.50
Spinach & ricotta cannelloni, side salad..................................£16.75
Vegetable samosas, salad & chips..........................................£16.75
Choice of roast dinner, pork chicken or sirloin beef
Roast potatoes, vegetables & Yorkshire pudding....................£16.50
Go large for extra £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………………………………………………………………………………..
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