SCOTTISH CENTRE NEWS
(Before you travel to any of the events below, do check with the
organiser that the event is still as scheduled.)
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Minutes of 2008 AGM
Held The Wee Bush 3rd February 2008.
Attendance 16
Apologies received from Peter Oram and Raymond Albeson
The Chairman Brian Cook welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Stamford Hall had been enjoyable in spite of the wet conditions.
Brian thanked Maurice Clark for his work in the Aberdeen area in coordinating
the monthly meetings.
The event at Rogart was being supported by a number of members and will continue
for 2008.
Note cards had been bought and although the costs had been recovered, sales had
been disappointing.
The minutes of the 2007 AGM were read out and approved by Barry Brown and
seconded by Alastair Alexander.
Secretary Ron Sabey reported that membership was steady at 90.
Twelve new members had joined but a number of existing members had not renewed
the membership.
Correspondence had in the main been associated with the events in the programme
and circulating the minutes and programme.
Main events in 2007 had been the Fife Run organized by Rob Falconer and Alastair
Alexander, The Speedfair at Knockhill and the Alford Convention which was well
supported by local members.
Treasurer Stewart Winton reported that the Centre funds had risen from £130.57
to £170.65 over the year.
This was due to a surplus from the purchase and sale of cards and a donation
from a member for assistance given.
Elections. The feeling of the meeting was that the present committee should
remain in post. This was accepted.
The programme for 2008 was discussed and agreed.
There was no AOCB
Ron Sabey
Secretary
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Scottish Centre 2008 Programme
March 19th Aberdeen members meeting in the lounge, Newmachar Hotel,
Newmachar at 7.30pm
Contact Maurice Clarke on 01651 873034.
April 16th Aberdeen members meeting in the lounge, Newmachar
Hotel, Newmachar at 7.30pm
Contact Maurice Clarke on 01651 873034
May 11th Ride-In to Peebles Show and Autojumble meet there at 12
noon.
May 11th Cairn’O’Mount Rally, Grampian
Contact Alan Griggs 01467 681605
May 21st Aberdeen members meeting in the lounge, Newmachar Hotel,
Newmachar at 7.30pm
Contact Maurice Clarke on 01651 873034
June 8th Classic Speed Fair at Knockhill.
Contact Ron Sabey
June 15th Bob McIntyre Races at East Fortune. (SCRMCC event)
June 18th Aberdeen members meeting in the lounge, Newmachar Hotel,
Newmachar at 7.30pm
Contact Maurice Clarke on 01651 873034
July 16th Aberdeen members meeting in the lounge, Newmachar Hotel,
Newmachar at 7.30pm
Contact Maurice Clarke on 01651 873034
July 27th Scottish Centre Girder Fork Run in Perth area suitable
for pre-war models but all welcome.
Organisers Rob Falconer tel 01337 840288 and Alastair Alexander tel on 0131 337
6968.
August 3rd Dam Bike Run from East Gate Car Park, Peebles. In
conjunction with Lothian and Borders Classic Bike Club.
August 10th Ride-In to Biggar Rally. Timed run in morning.
August 16th/17th Rogart Weekend and Dunrobin Rally
August 20th Aberdeen members meeting in the lounge, Newmachar
Hotel, Newmachar at 7.30pm
Contact Maurice Clarke on 01651 873034
August 31st South West Scotland Ride-In and get together.
Contact Ron Sabey 01387 720809
Sept 7th Grampian Motorcycle Convention (Alford)
Sept 17th Aberdeen members meeting in the lounge, Newmachar Hotel,
Newmachar at 7.30pm
Contact Maurice Clarke on 01651 873034
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Forthcoming Events
The Scottish Centre hope to have stands at the following events in 2007:
22nd July Scottish Classic Speedfair, Knockhill, Fife.
12th August Biggar Rally
9th September Grampian Motorcycle Convention, Alford.
Contact Ron Sabey 01387 720809 or ron_sabey@hotmail.com for more information.
Scottish Centre's Girder Fork Run, Fife 3rd June 2007
Organisers Rob Falconer and Alastair Alexander
Ten riders and one pillion took part in the Scottish Centre's Girder Fork Run on
Sunday 3rd June.
The Run was open to all Velocette owners but the route was designed to suit the
older machines.
We gathered in the heart of Fife in the town of Auchtermuchty made famous by
accordionist, Jimmy Shand (a Norton man).
One of the locals was so pleased to see us he produced a tray of coffees and
biscuits which was most hospitable of him.
Rob Falconer, who put tremendous effort into setting out an excellent tour of
Fife taking in the Peat Inn, Crail, Anstruther and Falkland and covering close
on 60 miles in all.
On the way Tony Mortishire managed to take his following riders on a 5 mile trip
round the cycle route starting and finishing at the Peat Inn!
We took a short meander down to visit Crail Harbour which is very picturesque
and had a lunch break to sample Anstruther's famous fish and chips. Barry Brown,
Stewart Winton and Jim Makin joined us there to give moral support.
Click HERE to see us at Crail
Harbour
Click HERE to see us at Lunch at
Anstruther
The afternoon route took us through Upper Largo, Freuchie and the historic
village of Falkland on the way back to Auchtermuchty.
Some made very long journeys to take part notably Tony Mortishire, Mick Elstone
and Alan Griggs all riding from the Aberdeen area. Ron Sabey trailered up from
Dumfries.
The participants are listed below and from it you will see we managed to get 3
girder forkers assembled and it was great to see them alongside a very fine
selection of the post-war machines.
Rob Falconer 1960 MSS
Alex Falconer pillion Tony Mortishire 1957 Norton Dominator 600
Alan Griggs 1965 Venom
Mick Elstone 1970 Thruxton
Maurice Clarke 1960 Venom
Ian Stuart 1951 KSS
Peter Oram 1961 Viper
Ron Sabey 1937 KSS
Alastair Alexander 1929 KTT
Drew Harley Yamaha Virago
Click HERE to see Ian Stuart's 1951 KSS
and Alastair Alexander's 1929 KTT at the start
We would like to thank everyone who came along.
We were very encouraged by the turnout, the commitment and the enthusiasm shown
by the members.
Next year there is sure to be a repeat event.
Rob Falconer and Alastair Alexander
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Minutes of 2007 AGM Held The Wee Bush 4th February 2007. Attendance 15 members
The Chairman Brian Cook welcomed everyone to the meeting and gave a brief account of the activities during 2006.
The minutes of the 2006 AGM were read out and approved by Rob Falconer and seconded by Alistair Alexander.
Secretary Ron Sabey reported that membership was up by 9 to 91 and no members had been lost. Correspondence had in the main been associated with the events in the programme. He would like to see more local activity particularly in the Aberdeen, Fife and Dumfries areas as there was a nucleus of members in each who could probably benefit from each other. 2007 should be just as enjoyable as 2006 and the programme is open for discussion later in the meeting.
Treasurer Stewart Winton reported that the Centre funds had risen from £78.92 to £130.57 over the year. This was due to a contribution from the national club of £75 towards our costs for the Centenary celebrations. Main outgoings were postage and stationery costs.
Elections. The feeling of the meeting was that the present committee should remain in post. This was accepted.
The programme for 2007 was discussed and agreed. The Speed Fair at Knockhill will be our 50th anniversary event.
AOCB Fund raising was discussed and the proposal to organize and purchase notelet cards for sale was agreed. Brian Cook to pursue.
2007 Programme
May 6th Ride in to Peebles Autojumble
June 3rd Club run in Lothian/Fife area suitable for pre-war models but all welcome. Organiser Alistair Alexander
June 17th Ride in to Bob McIntyre Races at East Fortune Note the VOC 's annual race meeting is provisionally at Croft near Darlington this weekend.
July 1st VOC Stanford Hall 50th Anniversary Celebrations
July 22nd Classic Speed Fair at Knockhill, Scottish Centre 50th Anniversary Celebration Event
August 12th Biggar Rally (Club Stand)
August 18th/19th Rogart Weekend and Dunrobin Rally
Sept 9th Grampian Motorcycle Convention (Alford)
Ron Sabey Secretary ( ron_sabey@hotmail.com )
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In writing this report I began to realise that equally important
to our love for velocettes are the people who are connected to our club.
When you mention velocette in Scotland the name of Stuart Duff is not far
behind. I was on holiday in Skye recently and there resident in Sconser is Mr
& Mrs Duff and it is one of these crofts that you dare not pass without
visiting. Stuart is now 4 years in Skye and certainly has no intention to come
back to the mainland but that only fuels his energy to do more miles on his
trusty MAC.
I thank Stuart for his report on the Rogart weekend which is also included in
this edition of Fishtail.
Stuart has absolutely magnificent views over the sea to the island of Raasay and
his back garden has a wee hill of 2,000 feet or so.
My wife and I stayed in a small B & B just along the road from Stuart and I
am told it is also used by a lot of motorcycling visitors to Skye. I heartily
recommend it and the view is magnificent especially in the morning when you part
the curtains after a night of sampling a variety of Stuart's whiskies.
There is always a down side and that weekend proved to be one of the worst for
the midges however the talk of velocettes and projects completed and still to do
made us forget about the midge bites. If any you are wondering about the roads
on Skye they are brilliant -good bends and hills with very little straights and
with traffic levels what we knew of about 30 to 40 years ago. Relive your youth
you won't regret it.
Many thanks once again Stuart for your hospitality.
Ted Haworth, Secretary of the VMCC Stirling Castle section and a member of the
Scottish section reported a very healthy turnout of Velos at their recent rally
in the Trossachs. On the Saturday 11 velos turned up (2 from Scotland) and on
the Sunday 13 all from England. The oldest velo was 1929 and Ted reports that
there was a good turnout of pre war velos. There has got to be a message here if
nothing else why do we need so many bodies involved in motorcycling BMF, ACU,
VMCC, MAG and possibly countless others not to mention the one make clubs. What
chance has any of us got when we are trying to press home our ideals at
government level?
Part of my official working duties is to attend the National Council Meetings of
the Auto Cycle Union at Rugby. I sat quietly down to get on with the business in
hand and the representative from the Isle of Man sat next to me - Steve Leonard.
I turned round to introduce myself and was confronted with a green Velocette
embroidered jumper of American origin. Here we were in this grand body of ACU
plutocrats -surely we cannot do better than have 2 velo club members in the very
heart of the governing body for motorcycle sport. Steve the next time I am at
Rugby I shall wear my black and gold jumper and if you wear your green one I am
sure it will be interesting to hear the comments.
Eric Jones
ROGART WEEKEND
Thursday night look at the calendar oh its Rogart at the weekend.
Saturday morning found all that was needed tent etc. gave the bike a quick once
over and off we headed. I wish I was better organised.
It was a pleasant run across with not even a hint of rain (very unusual),
arriving at Rogart only to find no one about as everybody had went out for a run
since the weather was dry.
First to arrive back was Stuart and Jim who decided it was time for a pint
before heading up to Carol's for supper. Collecting the rest of the Robin Hood
crew on the way. Once there it was the usual banter and discussion in between
the courses of an excellent supper.
It was the wee small midgey hours before I found my way back to the tent.
The next day was the Dunrobin Vintage and Classic rally which was represented by
Mike Sheppard's rigid Dowty MAC. I never made it to this as I had to get home
early evening to finish of some work I had outstanding. I finally escaped after
much tea from Bill Grant and arrived home early evening after a very wet
run.
Thanks again to all at Rogart for their hospitality and warm welcome - I was
just sorry I could not have made it a longer stay in what is a grand corner of
the world.
Stewart Duff
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Rogart - 13 to 15 August
Bryan Laurence, one of the organisers for the Dunrobin Rally,
confirms that the rally is quite informal with a fair mix of local and foreign
visitors. Lunch is served in the Castle. There is an optional road run that is
usually escorted by Police motorcyclists. The road run usually starts at about
12.00 at the castle car park. The rally is well signposted from the A9
approximately 1 mile north of Golspie. If any member wishes an application form
please contact myself.
For those members who may be interested in an alternative to camping that
weekend I have been sent flyers advertising a unique highland hostel where you
sleep on a train at Rogart station at £10.00 per person per night (hostel
rates?). It looks like a good deal – and not just for the Rogart weekend. If
anyone is interested please give me a ring for more information.
Finally Ted Haworth, the Secretary of the VMCC Stirling Castle Section, and a
velo club member, reports that the Crieff Rally will be supported by 9
velocettes – 8 from the north east of England and 1 from the Scottish section.
Surely we can do better than that?
Eric Jones
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SCOTTISH SECTION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY 25 APRIL 2004
A very disappointing turnout with only 5 attending - Brian Cook, Stuart
Winton, Jim Meechan, Ted Lawson and Eric Jones.
It was good to see Ted Lawson and let's hope he gets his velo restored and on
the road without too much trouble.
Numerous issues were discussed including the obvious one of lack of support or
just general apathy. I suppose that if we really knew why people join the club
then we could perhaps better react to what is needed - it does become very
difficult to get a sense of direction.
The calendar of events is pretty full this year and I would ask that if any
members are attending any of the events could they drop me a line and I shall
get it inserted in Fishtail. Indeed if we have a gathering of more than one
member at any location it would be good to hear of it.
The attendees voted that I continue for another year now there's a
surprise!
Stuart Winton will continue as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Brian Cook by
virtue of his stature and his mature years will be a most respectable chairman
if he could get rid of the English accent. We could not get a technical officer
given that the 5 of us could not sort out the problems with my gearbox - the
post is still vacant.
Cash in bank £517.66.
We discussed why we should be holding on to such an amount and various ideas
were put forward - more on this during the year.
For the benefit of the old contemptibles Carol Grant has confirmed that the
Rogart hospitality is once again on this year.
May I also take this opportunity to ask for support at the Bob Macintyre races
where Duncan Dunbar will once again be racing the Buchany Velo. He is also
planning some of the VMCC and the Velocette club championship outings.
Ted Lawson was looking for information about a Norrie Linburn and if any of the
club members can help out please get in touch with myself and I shall put you on
to Ted.
I was at the Stafford Show on Saturday 24 April and I was amazed to see quite a
number of stands selling velocette spares. Does this mean that the hoarding of
spares is now on the decline? The knock on effect should be good as it should
mean more velocettes will be rebuilt and hopefully put on the road.
The meeting finished at about 2.00pm and as I had another engagement I could not
join the others where I think the AGM continued unofficially again over a bar
lunch at the Oatridge Hotel.
Eric Jones.
SCOTTISH SECTION – DATES FOR 2004
Our first official meeting is the AGM which is being held on the 25th April at
the Scottish Auto Cycle Union Office, 28 West Main Street, Uphall, West Lothian.
The office is located at the bus stop opposite C & J Wilson the Kawasaki
dealer in Uphall.
The basic reason for this is that it is my own office and we shall get peace and
quiet. The office can hold about 18 and if we get that number attending it will
be the first time!
Tea and coffee will be available in the office and for those who wish something
more substantial we can then go over to the Oatridge Hotel for a bar lunch.
Can I ask that as many attend as possible – I know that it is difficult for
those further north but let’s hope that as many members as possible from the
Central Belt will manage to attend. I shall have the office open for 12.00
I now append the list of dates from which you will see that there are some
clashes. We decided nevertheless that this is OK given that the locations
involved will suit members from both the north and south.
9 May Peebles Bike autojumble – not an official club meeting but some
members will be attending.
11 to 13 June with the Vincent Club at Resipol Campsite on the
Ardnamurchan peninsula. There is likely to be limited space at the site so
please book early with the site.
20 June Bob McIntyre memorial races at East Fortune. Due to certain
circumstances last year I shall not be arranging tickets beforehand.
19 to 20 June at Applecross (more details from S Duff 01478 650342)
16 to 18 July at Moffat with the Vincent Club
6 to 8 August at Stonehaven with the Vincent Club. Again you will have to
book early.
13 to 15 August at Rogart
17 to 19 September at Kenmore
18 to 19 September at the Selkirk Show (Brian Cook can give more
information on this event 01361 883392)
10 October at the Peebles show – again not an official event but some
of us will be attending.
For the meetings with the Vincent Club further information can be had from John
Wheeler (01383 723006).
Further information when received will be published in Fishtail.
Lets hope the weather is comparable to last summer.
Eric Jones
01506 872034
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REPORT ON ROGART WEEKEND 16/17 AUGUST 2003 (STUART DUFF)
I had planned to leave on the Friday but due to a slight delay it was 10.30
on a dry and sunny Saturday morning, that after getting all my bits and bobs
together I finally headed of. I filled up with petrol in Broadford and then of
we trundled across the Skye Bridge and on up towards Strathcarron on the
single-track road to Craig and then out towards the large Straths as I headed
east. I stopped at Tarvie for a cuppa and a roll with the sun shining making it
a great day to be out on the Velo. Turning off the A9 at Evanton I noticed
Stuart Winton on his Guzzi leaving the petrol station and disappearing into the
distance. I caught up with him around half an hour later as he was sitting
chatting to a Venom owner who I thought was heading to Rogart but no he was
heading to Scrabster to catch the Orkney ferry. Hope you had a good run and
holiday on Orkney. There were a couple of tents on the camping field as I made a
spectacular entrance into the field scattering a point of milk which I had just
purchased (never tightened up the bungee strap strong enough). A couple on a
Guzzi were already encamped and Stewart Winton was in the process of putting up
his tent. Others on site were the Dave Ball touring mafia who appear at most
events. Gentlemen of leisure or lots of time off work. Finally managed to pitch
my tent and wandered down for a quick drink after meeting Bill Grant and John’s
daughters Mairi and Eili. Later on that evening was spent at Carol Grant’s
talking and eating the great supper that Carol and her helpers had put on for
us. It was in the wee small hours when the last person left (i.e. me) after a
good evening. I awoke to a still Sunday morning which meant MIDGES. Boy they
were bad until later on when a slight breeze made them disappear. Once I had my
midge-infested breakfast everybody was packing up and heading of to places near
and far. I popped into Carol’s and then down to Bill’s to say my goodbyes
and thanks – this took a couple of hours and numerous cups of tea. Then off I
chugged homewards to Skye after a very pleasant and relaxing weekend.
KENMORE WEEKEND 20/21 SEPTEMBER 2003 (JOHN WHEELER)
Kenmore. Pretty good weather for the time of year. Sunshine n showers. The
nights being a little cold for our Sassenach friends. Saturday afternoon
being absolutely glorious. Turnout was :- Vincent's 11, Sidecar Outfits 10, Hot
Rods ( ? ) 12, 'Other' bikes 10, Velocettes 2. Velo's by Barrie Brown and 'a
chap from Renfrew'.
Other Velo support came from the intrepid trio from Chelmsford ( no Velo's this
time ) with Norman Archard coming on two bikes and covering 200 miles more than
his mates ? When you figure it out, answers on a £5.0 note to Norman at the
Chelmsford Centre ! The experience seemed to have upset their normal geographic
systems as they were muttering about the unavailability of Cream Teas. Now we
can do fried Mars Bars or Greasy Pies but Cream Tea's, er ! John n Teena Wheeler
were up for the day being on hand to upset ( ? ) a BMW advocate who thought his
MAC bitsa was worth thousands and not the hundreds John suggested. Went
away muttering about riding it rather than sell it. Job done eh ! Jim
McKechnie was on his Pan and the Mrs in the car muttering about 'Well some of us
have work to do' ! Only on site rebuilds were Vincent's. One, a Comet having
being thrashed from Wales to Kenmore had shaken several bolts from their holes
and a Rapide needing some TLC to it's gear change mechanism. I think a good time
was had by all.
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1) APPLECROSS - (Report from Stewart Duff)
After a dry run across the pass of the cattle "brilliant road" we
arrived in Applecross around one o'clock.
We signed in at the campsite then had a bite to eat at the campsite
cafeteria.
Coming out of the café we noticed Jim McKechnie had arrived and was wrestling
with his tent. He won - eventually.
As it was the weekend of the music and seafood festival it was quite busy as we
wandered down the village where live music was being played in the street.
The afternoon and evening went along the same lines with Scottish country
dancing in the main road being another of the festival's activities with an age
range of very young to the not so young participating with gusto.
Stuart Winton and Jim Makin appearing later on in the day along with Mike
Calvert from Fife.
Mike Ward from Mundersley with a KSS had been and gone by the time I arrived on
Saturday as he was heading for the Black Isle to visit friends.
Well to all who made it I hope you enjoyed the music, food and the spectacular
roads of the area.
Stewart Duff
2) BOB MACINTYRE MEMORIAL MEETING - EAST FORTUNE
Thrasher and Brian Cook met the rest of the Scottish Velo contingent on the
Sunday morning at Haddington.
A quick natter, a look at the bikes and the Thrasher's bash for cash business
sorted out we then headed of to the race circuit.
Before I go any further the committee would like to thank all those who
contributed to the bash for cash - a sum of over £200 was raised - no doubt
Thrasher will be compiling his own report. 10 attended the event - some on velos
and others on other transport.
A great days sport was seen and being a classic event it was nice to see and
hear bikes how they should be heard and seen. I am told that noise inspectors
were not present at the meeting.
A very able Duncan Dunbar (Colin's son) was riding the Buchany Velo (ex Wattie
Brown) and gave a very creditable performance against the other machinery. It is
slightly annoying however to see riders competing on genuine classic machines
against riders who have spent maybe up to £20,000 on modern engineering on a
classic bike. There is no comparison - but at least we have a dedicated classic
event race meeting and it is the taking part that counts. There was a new S bend
at the circuit and this sorted out the men from the boys indeed on the first lap
I thought that Duncan was going to deck the Velo but no he pulled it up and gave
it even more throttle. We were all able to get into the pits and some of the
machines are what dreams are made of - it is amazing just how many of the riders
have had velocettes in their past careers.
I am sure that Thrasher enjoyed himself and hope that the journey was worth it.
Our thanks must also go to Brian Cook who provided the hospitality for him.
Eric Jones
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AGM 2003
Once again the Scottish Section AGM was held at the Red Lion Hotel at Doune.
A total of 6 attended and amongst other issues the old usual of how to encourage
members to attend meetings and events was deeply debated.
The membership list supplied by the club clearly identifies a large proportion
of members coming from the North East of Scotland and it was suggested that we
should try to arrange an event or meeting in the North East to cater for the
members in that area.
One of the members was surprised to learn that there was another member of the
club not more than 7 miles from him and the obvious question arose is if we are
unable to circulate the members list to all members in the section then how do
they know who is in the club and perhaps more importantly who stays near who
with a Velocette.
I shall write to the members in the North East of Scotland and those who wish to
be known with a Velocette I shall arrange to circulate their details to other
members in the area who are of like mind.
We also talked at length about the section funds and the fact that we do nothing
with them.
It was proposed and agreed at the AGM that at our camping weekends that any
fully paid up member of the Velocette Owners Club who turns up at such events
will have their camp site fees paid for them.
It was also agreed that a donation would be made to Thrasher’s bash for cash.
Brian Cook will be arranging this.
The lack of members attending the AGM means that the existing section officials
will carry on for a further year.
Those members who are intending going to the Bob Macintyre racing event at East
Fortune on 22 June could you please get in touch with me to allow me to confirm
final numbers to Agnes Cadger the Secretary of the meeting.
Eric Jones
The year has once again started with the arrival of the annual
Haggis Gathering (autojumble) at Stirling Market.
Sod's law in the arrangements again.
I had written to all Scottish members intimating that we could perhaps meet at
12 o'clock at the hamburger van.
Yes you have guessed it there were two hamburger vans.
Almost springlike over 100 stalls appeared and for once we could go outside the
livestock pens for a heat in the sun!
John Wheeler took his usual stand and was once again flying our banner and I
think all the velo and club business was debated at his stand. Many thanks John
and remind me the next time I see you to bring my grecian 200 with me.
The Haggis Gathering is the first major event of the year run by the Scottish
Classic Racing Motorcycle Club - the faces get older but the jokes get better.
Quite clearly the Japanese classic scene is now to the fore and unfortunately is
gaining strength unlike the classic British scene. I have a feeling that supply
has now overtaken demand in the British scene.
Apart from John Wheeler's stand I think there was only one other stand that had
any velo parts. Is it that we now have all the parts and bikes that we always
wanted?
This year our calendar includes the old faithfull events such as Rogart,
Applecross and Kenmore. We are also hoping to have meetings at other motorcycle
related events which hopefully will give the Scottish Velo owners another reason
for attending our meetings. Further details in Fishtail elsewhere.
Eric Jones
SCOTTISH SECTION CLUB EVENTS 2003
As usual we shall be attending the old faithful events at Rogart and Kenmore
but it was also felt that it might be more meaningful if we could arrange some
meetings around other motorcycling events. Herewith the provisional list of
events. Please do not hesitate to phone me nearer the time to confirm that the
event is still going ahead.
AGM at Red Lion at Doune 27 April
Peebles 11 May (Show and autojumble)
Applecross 14/15 June
The Guzzi club will also be attending the Applecross weekend and the Seafood
Festival is also scheduled for that weekend.
Bob Macintyre races East Fortune 22 June
Agnes Cadger from the Scottish Classic Racing Club is secretary for the event
and if enough velo club members intend going to the races she will arrange
somewhere at the lunchtime break for us all to meet. I would ask that any of you
who are intending to go please telephone me prior to the event.
VMCC Rally at Crieff 9 August
Ted Haworth who is a member of the Scottish section and also VMCC rep for
the VMCC Stirling Castle Section would be happy to see any of us preferably at
the rally but equally at Crieff where the rally ends.
Rogart 16/17 August
This weekend ties in with the Dunrobin rally on the Sunday
Kenmore 19/20/21 September
The Kenmore weekend will as usual be spent in the harmonious company of the
other VOC and the sidecar contingent.
Peebles 12 October (autojumble)
It is likely that there will be other camping weekends - one at Peebles possibly
tying in with the Peebles show on 11 May. The other will be at Moffat sometime
in July.
I look forward to seeing you at some of the events this year.
Eric Jones
11 February 2003
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of Stewart Duff and Colin Colyer crossing the Arctic Circle on their epic
trip to Norkapp, MAC and MSS mounted respectively, just proving that exotic
machinery is not needed to enjoy ( ? ) your motorcycling.
What's on in Scotland 2003 ??
No long list this time. Check out the :-
Scottish Vintage Vehicle Federation web site @
www.svvf.co.uk or www.svvf.org.uk
Which has details on most of what's going on.
Scottish websites
Museum of Flight East Fortune www.scotwings.com
Crathes Rally www.crathes.com
Berwick Classic Rally www.jcmr.u-net.com
Aberdeen Golden Wheels www.aecc.co.uk
Grampian Transport Museum ( Alford ) www.gtm.org.uk
The Family Tod www.thetods.clara.net
Bike Engineering & Other Services in Scotland
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contacts offering useful services to Scottish members
