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Our chosen charities for 2018 are The Freewheelers & The Air Ambulance.
SEPTEMBER
2nd - a rideout over Exmoor - Sheppy's entrance at 10am
13th - Informal get together 8pm at The Ruishton
27th - monthly club meeting - 8pm at The Ruishton
Please note that for this year only our AGM has been postponed until 25th October
See the Diary page for other events through September
The 12th August was our annual Exmoor Run
click the button below for photographs and details of awards
Club Calendar for 2019 - £5 each
Twelve Club members have been brave enough to take their kit off to provide "interesting"
photographs, with their motorcycles, for a 2019 Calendar.
All profits from sales go to The Club's chosen charities.
If you would like a copy please use the button below to send a request.
We are able to post copies, however, we will have to add a nominal charge for postage and packing.
CLUB MEMBERS OUT & ABOUT
Below you will find reports about the current year's events, but you can view previous years reports & photographs using the button below
Below you will find reports about the current year's events, but you can view previous years reports & photographs using the button below
OUT & ABOUT 2018
Ride Out on Exmoor - Sunday 2 September 2018
A few bikes gathered for a ride over Exmoor to Minehead via Withypool.
Thanks go to Andy for leading it and sharing his favourite parts of the Moor.
We are very privileged to have this country side and coast on our doorstep
A few bikes gathered for a ride over Exmoor to Minehead via Withypool.
Thanks go to Andy for leading it and sharing his favourite parts of the Moor.
We are very privileged to have this country side and coast on our doorstep
Annual Bike Night at The Skylark, Chelston - August 2018
A good turn out of bikes as the evening was warm and dry.
Mostly modern machines but I did seek out a few old ones to add to the mix of photographs!
Not many familiar faces there and so my pictures are all bikes - no opportunities to people to catch anyone unawares!
A good turn out of bikes as the evening was warm and dry.
Mostly modern machines but I did seek out a few old ones to add to the mix of photographs!
Not many familiar faces there and so my pictures are all bikes - no opportunities to people to catch anyone unawares!
West Somerset Steam Fair - August 2018
A great weekend - the weather was amazing and a huge number of exhibits in every section, including 115 motorcycles.
What a privilege to sit outside the beer tent on a balmy Saturday evening surrounded by
Showman's engines providing our light.
Thank you once again to our Motorcycle Marshal - John Williams - who, with the help of his wife, Pam and two friends,
looked after us so well.
Interesting commentary in the ring from Roger Oaten - we are fortunate to have him taking this role each year.
Thank you to everyone who makes this event so successful each year.
A great weekend - the weather was amazing and a huge number of exhibits in every section, including 115 motorcycles.
What a privilege to sit outside the beer tent on a balmy Saturday evening surrounded by
Showman's engines providing our light.
Thank you once again to our Motorcycle Marshal - John Williams - who, with the help of his wife, Pam and two friends,
looked after us so well.
Interesting commentary in the ring from Roger Oaten - we are fortunate to have him taking this role each year.
Thank you to everyone who makes this event so successful each year.
Sheppy's Bike Night - 26th July 2018
The weather was glorious and motorcyclists came along in very large numbers,
Just under 1600 bikes gathered in one place - pretty spectacular.
We were treated to a variety of machines, very old to very modern, just about every marque was represented.
Also a good mix of riders - very young to those "not so young".
A selection of trade stands, our very own Club stand, live music and very good burgers all made for a great evening.
Sheppy's is a lovely setting with enough space to accommodate the large numbers.
Thank you for making this happen.
If you go to the "Bike night Sheppy's Cider" face book page you will find lots more photographs
The weather was glorious and motorcyclists came along in very large numbers,
Just under 1600 bikes gathered in one place - pretty spectacular.
We were treated to a variety of machines, very old to very modern, just about every marque was represented.
Also a good mix of riders - very young to those "not so young".
A selection of trade stands, our very own Club stand, live music and very good burgers all made for a great evening.
Sheppy's is a lovely setting with enough space to accommodate the large numbers.
Thank you for making this happen.
If you go to the "Bike night Sheppy's Cider" face book page you will find lots more photographs
Padstow Vintage Rally & Country fair - July 2018
A few Club members went along to The Padstow Vintage Rally to display motorcycles.
The weather was just perfect and a good time had by all.
Thank you to our Motor Cycle co-ordinator, Tony, his wife and the rest of the organisers
who worked very hard to ensure that everyone had a great weekend.
Camping alongside the motorcycles enabled exhibitors to chat to visitors and answer questions - a successful formula. Definitely a date to note in the 2019 diary - the first complete weekend in July.
A few Club members went along to The Padstow Vintage Rally to display motorcycles.
The weather was just perfect and a good time had by all.
Thank you to our Motor Cycle co-ordinator, Tony, his wife and the rest of the organisers
who worked very hard to ensure that everyone had a great weekend.
Camping alongside the motorcycles enabled exhibitors to chat to visitors and answer questions - a successful formula. Definitely a date to note in the 2019 diary - the first complete weekend in July.
It's What Sunday Mornings are For:
Last-minute decision, Colin & Sylv made time for a ride out on Harry (Enfield, obviously, 1961 single - a gorgeous sound, putt-putt-putting through the shady lanes).
Destination: Blue Anchor via Kingston St Mary and Nether Stowey, with a well earned tea stop at Watchet to rest bums that had been sitting on a very narrow seat!
A lovely old guy insisted that his young Grandson watch Colin kick-start Harry. The lad left the ground when it fired, which will undoubtedly put him off old bikes for ever!
The view of Minehead across St Audries Bay was spectacular, and St Audries itself looked serene.
Amazingly, at Blue Anchor the tide was right in, allowing fishermen to leave their rods over the railings
while they sought shade and tea (or beer).
The few cotton-wool clouds above Wales were perfectly reflected in the mirror-like Bristol Channel.
A wait at the Blue Anchor Level Crossing was rewarded by the sight of a lovely steam loco (53808) and its many
[mostly empty] carriages trundling through.
A pause to listen as it pulled away towards Minehead……aaaah, bliss!
(But bet they were even hotter on the foot-plate than it was on a bike on the tarmac).
Home via Washford, passing Old Cleeve and tootling past Coombe Sydenham to Elworthy Cross.
All the pillion hand signals must've been magic: junctions and roundabouts were miraculously clear.
A perfect, perfect day for a ride out.
What an absolute blessing to live within an hour of all this spectacular scenery.
Last-minute decision, Colin & Sylv made time for a ride out on Harry (Enfield, obviously, 1961 single - a gorgeous sound, putt-putt-putting through the shady lanes).
Destination: Blue Anchor via Kingston St Mary and Nether Stowey, with a well earned tea stop at Watchet to rest bums that had been sitting on a very narrow seat!
A lovely old guy insisted that his young Grandson watch Colin kick-start Harry. The lad left the ground when it fired, which will undoubtedly put him off old bikes for ever!
The view of Minehead across St Audries Bay was spectacular, and St Audries itself looked serene.
Amazingly, at Blue Anchor the tide was right in, allowing fishermen to leave their rods over the railings
while they sought shade and tea (or beer).
The few cotton-wool clouds above Wales were perfectly reflected in the mirror-like Bristol Channel.
A wait at the Blue Anchor Level Crossing was rewarded by the sight of a lovely steam loco (53808) and its many
[mostly empty] carriages trundling through.
A pause to listen as it pulled away towards Minehead……aaaah, bliss!
(But bet they were even hotter on the foot-plate than it was on a bike on the tarmac).
Home via Washford, passing Old Cleeve and tootling past Coombe Sydenham to Elworthy Cross.
All the pillion hand signals must've been magic: junctions and roundabouts were miraculously clear.
A perfect, perfect day for a ride out.
What an absolute blessing to live within an hour of all this spectacular scenery.
Brymore Country Fair and Open Day - Saturday 30th June 2018
22 motorcycles made a very attractive and interesting display at this unique school open day.
Great weather made for a very busy and enjoyable day.
Thanks to Richard and Gareth for bringing their motorhomes - enabling us to have shade and the opportunity to make a welcome cup of tea or coffee. Cold drinks and cakes also added to the provisions.
Brymore is a fascinating school and if you would like to know more about it - click on the link.
brymoreacademy.co.uk
22 motorcycles made a very attractive and interesting display at this unique school open day.
Great weather made for a very busy and enjoyable day.
Thanks to Richard and Gareth for bringing their motorhomes - enabling us to have shade and the opportunity to make a welcome cup of tea or coffee. Cold drinks and cakes also added to the provisions.
Brymore is a fascinating school and if you would like to know more about it - click on the link.
brymoreacademy.co.uk
An Evening with Steph Jeavons - Thursday 28th June 1918
Steph covered 74000 miles in 4 years.
She rode in all 7 Continents (including Antarctica) on her 250 Single Cylinder Honda named Rhonda!
She came along to The Ruishton and talked to us about her journey.
A brilliantly delivered combination of photos, videos and chat. Very interesting and entertaining.
Thank you to Steph.
Click on the button below for information about her journey.
Steph covered 74000 miles in 4 years.
She rode in all 7 Continents (including Antarctica) on her 250 Single Cylinder Honda named Rhonda!
She came along to The Ruishton and talked to us about her journey.
A brilliantly delivered combination of photos, videos and chat. Very interesting and entertaining.
Thank you to Steph.
Click on the button below for information about her journey.
Langport Bike Night - Wednesday 27th June 2018
A perfect June evening brought a massive number of riders on an eclectic mix of motorcycles out to Ely's.
It was a joy to wander around in the evening sunshine, enjoy the bikes and chat to friends.
Remember this event occurs every Wednesday, throughout the summer at The Rose & Crown (Ely's) , Huish Episcopi.
A perfect June evening brought a massive number of riders on an eclectic mix of motorcycles out to Ely's.
It was a joy to wander around in the evening sunshine, enjoy the bikes and chat to friends.
Remember this event occurs every Wednesday, throughout the summer at The Rose & Crown (Ely's) , Huish Episcopi.
Vintage Vehicle Gathering at Sheppy's Cider - Thursday 21st June 2018
It was certainly the weather for 2018's longest day and Summer Solstice -
the evening brought wall to wall sunshine and blue skies - not a drop of rain in sight!
A great turn out of classic cars, and also well supported by the motorcycle fraternity.
Very tasty, quality burgers and hot dogs on sale plus great looking cakes.
Already looking forward to the bike night on 26 July - hope the weather holds.
It was certainly the weather for 2018's longest day and Summer Solstice -
the evening brought wall to wall sunshine and blue skies - not a drop of rain in sight!
A great turn out of classic cars, and also well supported by the motorcycle fraternity.
Very tasty, quality burgers and hot dogs on sale plus great looking cakes.
Already looking forward to the bike night on 26 July - hope the weather holds.
Wells Classic Motorcycle Club - Hare, Tortoise & Snail Run
Sunday 3rd June 2018
Those Club members who have "portable homes" stayed overnight at the Football Club Ground in readiness for the
Wells Club Run on Sunday morning.
We always enjoy this weekend and it kicks off with a very good meal at The Wetherspons just along the road.
Back to Colin & Sylvia's caravan for Cheddar strawberries, icecream and cream - thank you very much to them for the desert and allowing us to squeeze into their van.
We awoke to glorious sunshine on Sunday and a great full English breakfast - very tasty and beautifully cooked.
Off to the Square to set off at 10am for a very pretty run to the coffee stop at Castle Cary Rugby Club
and back to Wells for a lunch break.
The afternoon ride took us up Burrington Combe and down Cheddar Gorge - brilliant
All in all, a great day, with some stunning motorcycles to view.
Our Club Member - Andy Webb - won Best Hare on his Ducati Darmah 900SD and
Taunton Classic MC won the Best Attended Club - albeit only by one!
Thank you to Chris and Joan Weeks and all the club members who worked so hard to ensure we all had a
very enjoyable and safe day.
Sunday 3rd June 2018
Those Club members who have "portable homes" stayed overnight at the Football Club Ground in readiness for the
Wells Club Run on Sunday morning.
We always enjoy this weekend and it kicks off with a very good meal at The Wetherspons just along the road.
Back to Colin & Sylvia's caravan for Cheddar strawberries, icecream and cream - thank you very much to them for the desert and allowing us to squeeze into their van.
We awoke to glorious sunshine on Sunday and a great full English breakfast - very tasty and beautifully cooked.
Off to the Square to set off at 10am for a very pretty run to the coffee stop at Castle Cary Rugby Club
and back to Wells for a lunch break.
The afternoon ride took us up Burrington Combe and down Cheddar Gorge - brilliant
All in all, a great day, with some stunning motorcycles to view.
Our Club Member - Andy Webb - won Best Hare on his Ducati Darmah 900SD and
Taunton Classic MC won the Best Attended Club - albeit only by one!
Thank you to Chris and Joan Weeks and all the club members who worked so hard to ensure we all had a
very enjoyable and safe day.
Avalon Vintage Road Run Saturday 2nd June 2018
Vehicles gather from 2.30pm in Glastonbury and depart for Burnham on Sea at 5pm.
As we were camping overnight in Wells we decided to go along and watch at 5pm.
Sadly only a couple of motorcycles (maybe we need to address that next year?), however, we did see some
spectacular cars and trucks.
Vehicles gather from 2.30pm in Glastonbury and depart for Burnham on Sea at 5pm.
As we were camping overnight in Wells we decided to go along and watch at 5pm.
Sadly only a couple of motorcycles (maybe we need to address that next year?), however, we did see some
spectacular cars and trucks.
National Sprint Association - Weston Zoyland - Sunday 13th May 2018
You may recall last year, one of our Club Members - Andy Webb - began taking part in the NSA meet at
Weston Zoyland with his Aermacchi (Entry Number C12).
He is back this year and a few Club Members went along to see him ride on Sunday. He had a good weekend overall, although Saturday was rather disappointing with the bike running badly and misfiring a lot, however, after a good think and lots of tinkering in the evening the bike was much improved and ran really well on Sunday.
His best time of the day was 15.58 seconds with a terminal speed of 87.57.
The top speed was slightly slower than last year’s best, but there was a strong headwind so he was pleased with this result.
Good luck to Andy for the rest of the season.
You may recall last year, one of our Club Members - Andy Webb - began taking part in the NSA meet at
Weston Zoyland with his Aermacchi (Entry Number C12).
He is back this year and a few Club Members went along to see him ride on Sunday. He had a good weekend overall, although Saturday was rather disappointing with the bike running badly and misfiring a lot, however, after a good think and lots of tinkering in the evening the bike was much improved and ran really well on Sunday.
His best time of the day was 15.58 seconds with a terminal speed of 87.57.
The top speed was slightly slower than last year’s best, but there was a strong headwind so he was pleased with this result.
Good luck to Andy for the rest of the season.
The weather was great and a good crowd of spectators gathered to see some very interesting bikes.
Abbey Hill Steam Rally - May 2018
A number of Club members displayed motorcycles at the 4 day Abbey Hill Steam Rally this year. The sun shone and everyone had a great weekend.
A number of Club members displayed motorcycles at the 4 day Abbey Hill Steam Rally this year. The sun shone and everyone had a great weekend.
The Cabin - April 2018
If you have an hour or two free mid week then go along to the Log cabin Diner - EX36 4RZ - on the A361 Link Road to Barnstaple. Every Wednesday from about 11am to 2pm many mortorcyclists gather.
The bikes range from very old to very new - trikes, side cars - you will see just about everything.
Below are some photographs taken on 18th April this year.
We will hope for many more sunny Wednesdays.
If you have an hour or two free mid week then go along to the Log cabin Diner - EX36 4RZ - on the A361 Link Road to Barnstaple. Every Wednesday from about 11am to 2pm many mortorcyclists gather.
The bikes range from very old to very new - trikes, side cars - you will see just about everything.
Below are some photographs taken on 18th April this year.
We will hope for many more sunny Wednesdays.
Good Friday Run 2018
Seventeen bikes along with their riders and some pillions gathered at The Ruishton to join the Club's annual Good Friday rideout.
They set off in dry weather, however, by the time they arrived at the coffee stop at Chilton Trinity Village Hall the rain had taken it's toll! After tea and hot cross buns it was decided to go straight back to the Ruishton or home, whichever was closer,
The raffle in the afternoon raised over £100!
Only one casualty, a puncture after the first mile, luckily close to where he lived!
Thank you very much to Ted (Malcolm) Green and Ian Reed for organising and leading a great route.
Maybe we can have another go at the entire ride when the weather improves.
Seventeen bikes along with their riders and some pillions gathered at The Ruishton to join the Club's annual Good Friday rideout.
They set off in dry weather, however, by the time they arrived at the coffee stop at Chilton Trinity Village Hall the rain had taken it's toll! After tea and hot cross buns it was decided to go straight back to the Ruishton or home, whichever was closer,
The raffle in the afternoon raised over £100!
Only one casualty, a puncture after the first mile, luckily close to where he lived!
Thank you very much to Ted (Malcolm) Green and Ian Reed for organising and leading a great route.
Maybe we can have another go at the entire ride when the weather improves.
Bring & Buy Charity Auction
On Thursday 22 February we held our annual Bring & Buy Auction to raise funds for our charities.
Thank you to all those who donated items and bought things that they probably did not want and certainly did not need!
Thanks also to Rob for his auctioneer duties.
We raised £372.00.
On Thursday 22 February we held our annual Bring & Buy Auction to raise funds for our charities.
Thank you to all those who donated items and bought things that they probably did not want and certainly did not need!
Thanks also to Rob for his auctioneer duties.
We raised £372.00.
80th Birthday Jump!
Congratulations to Ian Whitehead on his 80th birthday earlier this month.
He celebrated in style by jumping out of a plane at Dunkeswell.
The photographs are great and show what a beautiful day he had for the event.
Well done to you Ian.
Congratulations to Ian Whitehead on his 80th birthday earlier this month.
He celebrated in style by jumping out of a plane at Dunkeswell.
The photographs are great and show what a beautiful day he had for the event.
Well done to you Ian.
Carol Nash Bristol Classic Bike Show 2018
Another great weekend had by all - the weather was, on the whole, kind to us.
We got the bikes in and out in the dry and only had rain on Saturday morning.
Our Club Stand was smaller than we would have liked, however, the 13 bikes we displayed did look good
and we had lots of positive feedback from passers by!
Well done to Wells Club for getting a first for their club stand - it did look great especially the Indian taking centre stage.
An award well deserved.
The standard of bikes was amazing and I would not have wanted to be a judge - a great mix of marques ranging from the very shiny to the unrestored - very interesting "wanderings" around the show.
As usual a few of us stayed in our vans for the two nights and we do enjoy ourselves - this year was a first for Rob's van -
it's inaugural trip - thank you to Rob for the hospitality.
Thank you to all those who brought bikes along for our Club Stand and to all the behind the scenes work.
Also to members who "man" the stand throughout the weekend.
Of course, my report would be incomplete without a "food" report. Lardy cake, warm Manchips, bread pudding and lots of biscuits meant we were unlikely to go hungry!
Another great weekend had by all - the weather was, on the whole, kind to us.
We got the bikes in and out in the dry and only had rain on Saturday morning.
Our Club Stand was smaller than we would have liked, however, the 13 bikes we displayed did look good
and we had lots of positive feedback from passers by!
Well done to Wells Club for getting a first for their club stand - it did look great especially the Indian taking centre stage.
An award well deserved.
The standard of bikes was amazing and I would not have wanted to be a judge - a great mix of marques ranging from the very shiny to the unrestored - very interesting "wanderings" around the show.
As usual a few of us stayed in our vans for the two nights and we do enjoy ourselves - this year was a first for Rob's van -
it's inaugural trip - thank you to Rob for the hospitality.
Thank you to all those who brought bikes along for our Club Stand and to all the behind the scenes work.
Also to members who "man" the stand throughout the weekend.
Of course, my report would be incomplete without a "food" report. Lardy cake, warm Manchips, bread pudding and lots of biscuits meant we were unlikely to go hungry!
Visit to Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum - January 2018
On Sunday 14 January, a group of our Club Members went to The Sammy Miller Museum in Hampshire.
A most enjoyable day, where the group were very well looked after, even arriving to a reserved parking space for the bus!
Sammy himself greeted them and gave them a guided tour of the workshops.
Thank you to Sammy, Museum Staff and especially to Rob Clark who organised this trip.
The photograph below is Sammy's own Ariel and this link tells you about it.
www.twnclub.ch/classic_trial_files/Ariel/ariel.htm
On Sunday 14 January, a group of our Club Members went to The Sammy Miller Museum in Hampshire.
A most enjoyable day, where the group were very well looked after, even arriving to a reserved parking space for the bus!
Sammy himself greeted them and gave them a guided tour of the workshops.
Thank you to Sammy, Museum Staff and especially to Rob Clark who organised this trip.
The photograph below is Sammy's own Ariel and this link tells you about it.
www.twnclub.ch/classic_trial_files/Ariel/ariel.htm
Vintage Vehicle Meet - New Years Day 2018
The rain eased off at about 9.30am and so off we went - over to Junction 24 of the M5 to the "new" site of Taunton Market. Despite the impending wind and rain, many folk had ridden their beautiful old steeds and driven some stunning vehicles to this traditional gathering. Started, in fact by the late John Reeves in 1989 when Taunton had a market, this gathering has become a popular location to wish everyone
New Year greetings and blow away the festive cobwebs.
Sadly, it did rain quite heavily off and on through the morning - and ironically the afternoon was sunny.
Never mind - a good time was had by all who made the effort to come along.
Maybe we will get the bad weather over and done with now, clearing the way for a
motorcycling spring and summer!
The rain eased off at about 9.30am and so off we went - over to Junction 24 of the M5 to the "new" site of Taunton Market. Despite the impending wind and rain, many folk had ridden their beautiful old steeds and driven some stunning vehicles to this traditional gathering. Started, in fact by the late John Reeves in 1989 when Taunton had a market, this gathering has become a popular location to wish everyone
New Year greetings and blow away the festive cobwebs.
Sadly, it did rain quite heavily off and on through the morning - and ironically the afternoon was sunny.
Never mind - a good time was had by all who made the effort to come along.
Maybe we will get the bad weather over and done with now, clearing the way for a
motorcycling spring and summer!
THE FREEWHEELERS
At our meeting on 31 March 2016 Mark Green joined us to chat about The Freewheelers and the role of a volunteer.
The Freewheelers is one of our chosen charities so it is good to know how our donation is used.
For a report on the presentation please click HERE
At our meeting on 31 March 2016 Mark Green joined us to chat about The Freewheelers and the role of a volunteer.
The Freewheelers is one of our chosen charities so it is good to know how our donation is used.
For a report on the presentation please click HERE
Reduced MOT rates for Club Members plus discounts.
Brumers Bikes of Wellington (LINK) are offering all club members a reduced
MOT rate of just £25.00 and 10% discount off all clothing and accessories.
This is dependant on the production of a valid Club Membership Card
Brumers Bikes of Wellington (LINK) are offering all club members a reduced
MOT rate of just £25.00 and 10% discount off all clothing and accessories.
This is dependant on the production of a valid Club Membership Card
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photographs etc of events that took place prior to the existence of this website and a club Facebook page.
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