Plymouth Motorcycle Club Plymouth Motorcycle Club Editor: Ritch Bounds/Denis Callicott ,Steve and Allison Ford EMAIL [email protected] tel 01752 492749 2011 2011 Newsletter Newsletter AUGUST AUGUST Presentation evening for Plymouth Foodbank Charity One of our charities this year, was the Plymouth Foodbank. Members had been collecting tins and packets and it was presented to the charity.......... Report on page.....4 Club Summer Party The Club Summer party was held on Saturday 23rd June . A Disco, short Barn Dance, and Barbeque to celebrate Its 15th year .... Report page 4 LONGEST DAY Run report . Roy Pike and some other earlybirds did the run to see the sunrise on this annual run - report page ......... 6
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AUGUSTAUGUST
Presentation evening for Plymouth Foodbank Charity
One of our charities this year, was the Plymouth Foodbank. Members had been collecting tins and packets
and it was presented to the charity..........Report on page.....4
Club Summer Party The Club Summer party was held on Saturday 23rd June . A Disco, short Barn Dance, and Barbeque to celebrate
Its 15th year .... Report page 4
LONGEST DAY Run report . Roy Pike and some other earlybirds did the run to see the
sunrise on this annual run - report page ......... 6
PP LEASE NOTE: LEASE NOTE: The above is subject to change or cancellation so before making any travel The above is subject to change or cancellation so before making any travel
arrangements check the above details are correct by visiting on the club website on: arrangements check the above details are correct by visiting on the club website on:
Wednesday 28thWednesday 28th Final Paignton Bike NightFinal Paignton Bike Night
OCTOBER 2011OCTOBER 2011
Sunday 2nd Hartland Quay hill climb Wednesday 6th Final Plymouth bike night
I know some of you have been gallivanting on the Continent lately, and to rallies, - so why not let the other members
share your experiences? A few words about what you did and perhaps a couple of pictures - send them to me or
Ritchie or Steve and we’ll add them to the newsletter.
PLYMOUTH BIKE NIGHT REPORT.PLYMOUTH BIKE NIGHT REPORT.
The fifth Plymouth Bike Night of the 2011 season was a little cool but at least the rain kept away long enough to allow the lThe fifth Plymouth Bike Night of the 2011 season was a little cool but at least the rain kept away long enough to allow the locaocal l
motorcycle traders and 172 bikers to enjoy a few hours on the Hoe Promenade and donate a further £235.97 for Help for Heroes motorcycle traders and 172 bikers to enjoy a few hours on the Hoe Promenade and donate a further £235.97 for Help for Heroes
and Afghan Heroes giving a total collected to date of £3,058.51.and Afghan Heroes giving a total collected to date of £3,058.51. The trade stand area was again well supported by many motorcycle related businesses, clubs local public service organisationsThe trade stand area was again well supported by many motorcycle related businesses, clubs local public service organisations . .
The live music was supplied by “High Voltage” who travelled up from the depth of Cornwall to support the event and really The live music was supplied by “High Voltage” who travelled up from the depth of Cornwall to support the event and really
brought the Hoe Promenade alive on a cool August evening with some great rock covers.brought the Hoe Promenade alive on a cool August evening with some great rock covers. Thanks again to the hard working volunteer marshals mainly from Plymouth Motorcycle Club, Plymouth City Council Park‟s and Thanks again to the hard working volunteer marshals mainly from Plymouth Motorcycle Club, Plymouth City Council Park‟s and
Leisure staff and the hard working Nic Randall of the Plymouth Post Leisure staff and the hard working Nic Randall of the Plymouth Post -- without these guys (ladies included) there would be no without these guys (ladies included) there would be no
Plymouth Bike Nights.Plymouth Bike Nights.
Pete BattenPete Batten
A new MAG group started on 10/08/2011 in Lee Mill at the Westward Inn, 8pm start.
I believe that there are a number of campaigns that the local members would like to at least be aware of, for example.
* Mandatory high-viz - making it illegal to NOT wear, taking away the option.
Anti "tampering" laws - unable to change air filters from manufacturers spec for example
Banning bikes over 8 years old from city centres??
* Get-a-grip - relating to the condition of roads, potholes and the like.
Just to mention a few Would you please let the club members know about this group ? Thanks Neil Stone
There is a protest ride being organised by Plymouth MAG group on 25th September.
It will be leaving from Lee Mill services at 1.00pm and is in protest of the new
legislation for motorcycles that the EU is trying to bring in.
We thought members and all bikers would be interested as it will affect all of
us if these regulations go through and if all bkers throughtout the country join
together for this event it will show the government that there are a hell of a
lot of us not happy with what is happening.
Christine and Keith Ball.
Plymouth MAG- ***NEW GROUP meet at The Westward Inn, Lee Mill, Devon. PL21 9EE. Ongoing meetings will be held on the 2nd
Wednesday of the month. Contact Pete by email: [email protected] or call 07502 310360.
Well - t’was about 1-45 am on Sunday the 19th of June {you're right - not the longest day - we do the
nearest Sunday as many still work}. That out the way, the alarm went off and up like a lark - raced
down to the legacy hotel on my bike to embrace this good day to celebrate - a day from our history in
times gone by.
We awaited in anticipation for the hordes to turn up for one of our club rides, and waited and waited
and ha ha - along came Ronald - our popular 125cc rider. - think he just finished work actually, and
then along came Mac followed by a few more and, undaunted by our few numbers , we set off.
Mac said he didn’t mind leading down and for me to bring them back, so on to the Cheesering at
Minions. It was a bit dull and overcast but got steadily worse to the point it participated down. We
hung on as long as we could - but alas - no sunrise, so we agreed to hunt for some food , went back
out to Dobwalls onto the A38 and back to Goodbodies on Mutley Plain for food and all agreed it was
wot it was, the breakfast nailed it, and another one of our club events carried out.
Roy Pike.
PLYMOUTH FOODBANK - Charity presentation. One of the charities we supported this year was the Plymouth Foodbank. This charity was set up to help people who are in financial crisis by providing them with much needed food, a listening ear and useful advice. Clients receive a maxi-mum of 3 vouchers which entitle them to enough tinned and dried food for a bal-anced diet for three days. The charity event was arranged by member Jerry Paterson, known as the „Door Doctor‟, who also looked after the storage of the food. Members had collected tins and packets recommended by the charity over the weeks and the resulting food mountain was presented to the Foodbank along with a cheque for £80 - the proceeds of a raffle for prizes generously donated by Jerry and George Whites. Although the attendance on the night was a little down on usual numbers, possi-bly because of members holidaying, the evening went well, and those who did attend were rewarded with a buffet arranged by Allison and Steve Ford.