Devon Section AGM

The next club night is on March 18th at The Town Inn, South Molton. This will be the third evening held at our new venue. Both previous meetings have been well attended with attendees enjoying themselves so much they have been slow to leave at the end of the evening. Great!

This month it is the AGM and we hope that as many members as possible will attend, as this is the opportunity for you to put your suggestions and questions to the committee.

Spring Run

I hope you all have your bikes ready for the coming riding season which starts with the Spring Run on Sunday week, March the 14th.

We are starting from Whiddon Down Services, setting off at 11.00am. Ray has arranged a route around Dartmoor with a Pub lunch stop. If the route is as good as last year, and the weather is not as bad, it should be a good day out.

New Tabards

The section has had new tabards produced, as shown. As you can see they are the zip-up type, not velcro fastened. They have a special pocket for a mobile phone plus two pockets for the usual junk that motorcyclists carry. Offering good value at £10, the first batch was all sold at the last club night. We now have some more in stock in sizes L, XL,and 2XL. These will be on sale at the March run on March 14th and at the AGM on March 18th.

Calendar of Events 2010

New Years Day Run 2010

Another very cold New Year's day discouraged all but the most hardy riders from making the brave effort to ride this year. Only four riders started the run, but eight supporters turned up to wish them well and enjoy a coffee and a chat.

The roads were icy in places but no one had any trouble on the run. Mick however, came off his Bantam twice on the way to the start due to the conditions.

The lunch stop was, as last year, the Bell Inn at Chittlehampton, where a warm welcome and a fine lunch can always be found.

New Venue for Club Meetings

In an effort to attract a greater number of members to Thursday night club meetings, a new venue has been arranged. We will now be meeting at The Town Inn, South Molton.This is located half way along the main street. We will of course still hold the meetings on the third Thursday of the month.

The new venue offers a comfortable meeting room and more secure parking for your bikes.

The first meeting is on January 21st for a natter night.

PS Sorry Santa's not on a vintage bike!

I wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas and a good year's riding in 2010.

I hope to see you at the New Years Day run which starts at The Angel, Witheridge at 11am. Please come along for a coffee even if you don't wish to ride.

Devon Section Annual Dinner

The Dinner was held again this year at The Fingle Glen Golf Club. Forty-five people attended, and most enjoyed the excellent meal. It was just a little unfortunate that the last table had to have beef as the kitchens had run out of turkey.

We are most grateful to Ray's grandaughter Donna for presenting the awards which were awarded as follows:

"Chairmans Shield" for services to the section: Maurice Ley, for his work on the committee and as past Chairman.

"Ron Ley Cup" for best effort on the Scrumpy Run.: John Brunyee. Still riding at 92 years old.

"Thelbridge Trophy" for best girder fork bike on the Autumn Run: Mick Glossop, with his lovely 1926 Royal Enfield.

"Reed Motor's Tankard" for best tele-fork bike on the Autumn Run: Steve Griffin, with his excellent BSA B31, (which always wins everything).

"Woodman Shield " for knowledge of the Highway Code: Tony Petherick

"Francis Cann Cup" for best effort attending runs: Merve Pearce, for the long distances he has to travel to the start of each run.

"Les Soper Tankard" for most points on a non-British bike: Iain Bryant.

"Jean's Trophy" for most points on a pre-war bike: Ray Rowcliffe

"VMCC Post War Cup" for most points on a post-war bike: Merve Pearce.