If you would like to join us - click on the "ABOUT US" page and download a membership form
Our chosen charities for 2019 are The Freewheelers & The Air Ambulance.
JUNE
13th - informal gathering at The Ruishton from about 8 pm
Join us at 7 pm for a ride out if the weather permits
27th - Monthly Club Meeting - at The Ruishton Inn - 8 pm
Join us at 7 pm for a ride out if the weather permits
See the Diary page for other events
EXMOOR RUN 2019
This will be held on Sunday 11th August.
The run is open to all motorcycles, starts at Sheppy's Cider just outside Taunton.
We cover just under 100 miles, with stops for coffee and lunch.
Coffee is in Minehead and the lunch stop is in the picturesque town of Dulverton.
We return to Sheppy's for the presentations, raffle and the opportunity to buy a slice of delicious cake
and a cup of tea!
All the profits from the Run go to The Club's chosen charities - The Air Ambulance & The Freewheelers.
The cost is £10 per bike if paid in advance and £15 if you register on the day.
Signing on is from 8.15 am at Sheppy's where you will be able to buy tea or coffee and a bacon bap.
Please hit the button below for reports and photographs from previous runs.
At our AGM in September 2018 it was decided to continue to support the same charities again in 2019.
Thanks to The Exmoor Run and various events held by Club Members throughout the year
we have been able to donate £900 to each of our charities.
Thank you to everyone for your support.
Thanks to The Exmoor Run and various events held by Club Members throughout the year
we have been able to donate £900 to each of our charities.
Thank you to everyone for your support.
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 2019
BBQ In The Blackdowns
12 Club members joined James and Liz at their beautiful home in The heart of the Blackdown Hills.
Great food, good company and a bit of sunshine were the ingredients for the afternoon.
An enjoyable time had by all. Thank you very much to our hosts.
We had planned a motorcycle ride prior to the BBQ calling at The Common Loaf Tea rooms.
However, two factors decided we should postpone that plan.
The Tea Room was going to be closed and the weather forecast was horrendous.
Previous rain and more on the day would make the narrow lanes treacherous.
While we were with James and Liz, the heavens opened and we had rain complete with hailstones.
Correct and sensible decision made!
12 Club members joined James and Liz at their beautiful home in The heart of the Blackdown Hills.
Great food, good company and a bit of sunshine were the ingredients for the afternoon.
An enjoyable time had by all. Thank you very much to our hosts.
We had planned a motorcycle ride prior to the BBQ calling at The Common Loaf Tea rooms.
However, two factors decided we should postpone that plan.
The Tea Room was going to be closed and the weather forecast was horrendous.
Previous rain and more on the day would make the narrow lanes treacherous.
While we were with James and Liz, the heavens opened and we had rain complete with hailstones.
Correct and sensible decision made!
Chelston Nursing Home - "Jar of Dreams" Saturday 8 June 2019
Chelston Nursing Home have a "jar of dreams" for their residents.
David's wish was to see and hear motorbikes. Well we certainly made his wish come true today.
103 bikes of all ages and marques (along with their custodians - also of all ages and marques)
arrived at Chelston Nursing home at 11am today.
The sun shone and so residents were able to be outside, many of them being taken around in wheel chairs
to have a good look at the bikes (and their riders).
Tea, coffee and delicious home made cake was available and donations were made for the
Air Ambulance - a great by product of this event.
David chose a gold trike as his favourite and, with help, he was able to sit on it - his wide grin said it all.
It was truly humbling to be a part of his "dream".
Thank you for all the hard work of the staff at the Nursing Home, making things such as this happen.
Also a special thank you to the "cake baker" - what a great selection of delicious cakes and pastries.
Chelston Nursing Home have a "jar of dreams" for their residents.
David's wish was to see and hear motorbikes. Well we certainly made his wish come true today.
103 bikes of all ages and marques (along with their custodians - also of all ages and marques)
arrived at Chelston Nursing home at 11am today.
The sun shone and so residents were able to be outside, many of them being taken around in wheel chairs
to have a good look at the bikes (and their riders).
Tea, coffee and delicious home made cake was available and donations were made for the
Air Ambulance - a great by product of this event.
David chose a gold trike as his favourite and, with help, he was able to sit on it - his wide grin said it all.
It was truly humbling to be a part of his "dream".
Thank you for all the hard work of the staff at the Nursing Home, making things such as this happen.
Also a special thank you to the "cake baker" - what a great selection of delicious cakes and pastries.
Wells Classic Motorcycle Club - Hare & Tortoise Run - Sunday 2 June 2019
Just four of us this year gathered on Saturday evening to "camp out" in readiness for the run on Sunday morning.
We started the day with a hearty breakfast at the Football Club House - excellent as always.
Sadly, the glorious weather from Saturday did not continue through to Sunday - by 10am the rain was quite hard and as we traveled it got much worse. A lot of very wet riders arrived for tea/coffee and biscuits.
A little glimmer of sunshine gave us all hope but good weather eluded us until much later in the afternoon.
The morning route was splendid, probably the best ever.
A little icing on the cake was, despite being few in numbers from Taunton Club, we managed to hold onto the
"Best Represented Club" Trophy.
Thank you to Chris and Joan Weeks and all the Wells Club members for working so hard to provide a great day.
Looking forward to next year.
Just four of us this year gathered on Saturday evening to "camp out" in readiness for the run on Sunday morning.
We started the day with a hearty breakfast at the Football Club House - excellent as always.
Sadly, the glorious weather from Saturday did not continue through to Sunday - by 10am the rain was quite hard and as we traveled it got much worse. A lot of very wet riders arrived for tea/coffee and biscuits.
A little glimmer of sunshine gave us all hope but good weather eluded us until much later in the afternoon.
The morning route was splendid, probably the best ever.
A little icing on the cake was, despite being few in numbers from Taunton Club, we managed to hold onto the
"Best Represented Club" Trophy.
Thank you to Chris and Joan Weeks and all the Wells Club members for working so hard to provide a great day.
Looking forward to next year.
Abbey Hill Steam Rally - May 2019
Several of our Club Members displayed bikes at the Abbey Hill Steam Rally this year.
A great time had by all - the weather was good - a bit chilly for the time of year, but most importantly , no rain.
Several of our Club Members displayed bikes at the Abbey Hill Steam Rally this year.
A great time had by all - the weather was good - a bit chilly for the time of year, but most importantly , no rain.
Good Friday Run - 19th April 2019
Last year's route was repeated for 2019.
The awful weather meant that the planned ride was never completed on Good Friday 2018.
What a difference this year.
The sun was shining by 10am when about 45 motorcycles set off from the car park of The Ruishton Inn.
Malcolm Green led us through Kingston St Mary and on to the Quantocks, dropping down into Wembdon and onwards to Chilton Trinity Village Hall for tea/coffee and hot cross buns (with jam!)
The return ride was equally impressive.
Through Enmore and alongside two reservoirs - Hawkridge and Durleigh.
Many smiling faces returned to The Ruishton Inn.
The Raffle raised £185 for the Club Charities, in addition,
£80 was donated to the Club Charities from the sale of tea, coffee & hot cross buns
Thank you very much to:-
Malcolm and Richard for organising the route and the refreshments.
Caroline for serving bacon butties prior to the run
The ladies at The Village hall for the refreshments
AND MOST OF ALL
To all those who came along and supported us.
Without you there would be no point in organising these occasions.
Commiserations to Rob who had a problem with the forks on his
very good looking Greeves and could not come with us.
Last year's route was repeated for 2019.
The awful weather meant that the planned ride was never completed on Good Friday 2018.
What a difference this year.
The sun was shining by 10am when about 45 motorcycles set off from the car park of The Ruishton Inn.
Malcolm Green led us through Kingston St Mary and on to the Quantocks, dropping down into Wembdon and onwards to Chilton Trinity Village Hall for tea/coffee and hot cross buns (with jam!)
The return ride was equally impressive.
Through Enmore and alongside two reservoirs - Hawkridge and Durleigh.
Many smiling faces returned to The Ruishton Inn.
The Raffle raised £185 for the Club Charities, in addition,
£80 was donated to the Club Charities from the sale of tea, coffee & hot cross buns
Thank you very much to:-
Malcolm and Richard for organising the route and the refreshments.
Caroline for serving bacon butties prior to the run
The ladies at The Village hall for the refreshments
AND MOST OF ALL
To all those who came along and supported us.
Without you there would be no point in organising these occasions.
Commiserations to Rob who had a problem with the forks on his
very good looking Greeves and could not come with us.
Carol Nash Bristol Classic Bike Show 2019
Another great weekend had by all - the weather was stunning - no cold feet,hands or noses this year.
Our Club Stand was smaller than we would have liked, however,
we had some interesting bikes on show and they received a lot of attention from the passers by.
Well done to Andy Webb, whose Ducati Darmah was awarded the 3rd best Continental bike in show.
Well done, also to Wells Club for getting a first for their club stand - there was so much attention to detail and a huge amount of work in building and then dismantling the structure.
All in all, yet another great weekend.
Thank you to all who made it possible.
Another great weekend had by all - the weather was stunning - no cold feet,hands or noses this year.
Our Club Stand was smaller than we would have liked, however,
we had some interesting bikes on show and they received a lot of attention from the passers by.
Well done to Andy Webb, whose Ducati Darmah was awarded the 3rd best Continental bike in show.
Well done, also to Wells Club for getting a first for their club stand - there was so much attention to detail and a huge amount of work in building and then dismantling the structure.
All in all, yet another great weekend.
Thank you to all who made it possible.
Vintage Vehicle Meet - New Years Day 2019
After what seems like months of rain everyday, the sun shone for us on New Years Day this year.
What a difference to the past two years - the lovely weather brought a great turn out of all vehicles and the motorcycles spilled over, way out of the usual parking area.
All ages and types of bikes just kept coming, riders were able to socialise in the morning sun - exchanging New Year Greetings and discussing the bikes on display.
People stayed for much longer than in previous years - not finding themselves frozen to the spot or soaking wet, but enjoying the warmth of this sunshine.
What a great start to 2019.
Roll on the summer!
After what seems like months of rain everyday, the sun shone for us on New Years Day this year.
What a difference to the past two years - the lovely weather brought a great turn out of all vehicles and the motorcycles spilled over, way out of the usual parking area.
All ages and types of bikes just kept coming, riders were able to socialise in the morning sun - exchanging New Year Greetings and discussing the bikes on display.
People stayed for much longer than in previous years - not finding themselves frozen to the spot or soaking wet, but enjoying the warmth of this sunshine.
What a great start to 2019.
Roll on the summer!
OUT & ABOUT 2018
The Footman James Classic Restoration Show
Bath & West Showground - 3rd & 4th November
We were approached to enter a Club stand at this show.
Historically, it seems to have been mainly cars and now the organisers want to attract all classic vehicles.
We had a great two days at the show - it is much quieter than the February bike show, nonetheless a good weekend taking in the cars and the trader's wares - including the hats!
Our display of motorcycles was well received, judging by the number of visitors we had at our stand.
Congratulations to Andy Webb who won "Most Interesting Motorcycle" with his Aermacchi.
Bath & West Showground - 3rd & 4th November
We were approached to enter a Club stand at this show.
Historically, it seems to have been mainly cars and now the organisers want to attract all classic vehicles.
We had a great two days at the show - it is much quieter than the February bike show, nonetheless a good weekend taking in the cars and the trader's wares - including the hats!
Our display of motorcycles was well received, judging by the number of visitors we had at our stand.
Congratulations to Andy Webb who won "Most Interesting Motorcycle" with his Aermacchi.
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.
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
Our Club Forum is no longer current, however, you will find articles,
photographs etc of events that took place prior to the existence of this website and a club Facebook page.
photographs etc of events that took place prior to the existence of this website and a club Facebook page.
