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January 2009 |
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1st
(Thursday) |
New Years Day ride-out. Ride on a
Midland Railway steam train, then lunch and back for the bikes. Depart
9.45 SHARP. Donington services. M1J24. Martin Ellis – 01623 401405.
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4th (Sunday) |
Rangers clubhouse (Indoors with hot
snacks) Bottom of Islington Rd, Towcester, Northants. O/S ref: SP
69453 48384 12 noon to 3pm John/Janet Winn (01604) 631043. |
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6th
(Tuesday) |
The Three Kings, Saltersway,
Threekingham, Lincs. NG34 0AU. (01529) 240249. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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8th
(Thursday) |
The Green Dragon, Blind Lane, Oxton,
Notts. NG25 0SS. (0115) 9652012. Pub meet 7.30pm . |
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11th
(Sunday) |
The Community centre, Great
Lane, Greetham, Rutland. From 11.30am (Indoors with bar and hot
snacks). Talk on First Aid from guest speaker, commences 11.45. Graham
Parker (01623) 467852). |
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15th
(Thursday) |
The King’s Head, Kingsway, Tealby,
Lincs. LN8 3YA (01673) 838347. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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17th
(Saturday) |
17th Post Christmas Midland Section
Dinner. The Solo Club, Sleaford, Lincs. 4 course meal. Cost £15.00 per
Head. £10.00 deposit per head to Bill Rodgers ASAP. Contact Bill
Rodgers 01526 834480. |
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20th
(Tuesday) |
Kennedy’s Bar, Tower Sports Ground,
113 Irthlingborough Rd, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5EJ (01933) 681566.
Pub Meet 7.30pm. |
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February 2009 |
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1st (Sunday) |
Rangers Clubhouse (Indoors with hot
snacks). Bottom of Islington Rd, Towcester, Northants. O/S ref: SP
69453 48384 12 noon to 3pm John/Janet Winn (01604) 631043. |
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3rd
(Tuesday) |
The Three Kings, Saltersway,
Threekingham, Lincs. NG34 0AU (01529) 240249. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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8th (Sunday) |
Bring and Buy at The Community centre,
Great Lane, Greetham, Rutland. From 11.00am (Indoors with bar). £3.00
admission includes hot food. |
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12th
(Thursday) |
The Green Dragon, Blind Lane Oxton,
Notts. NG25 0SS (0115) 9652012 .Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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17th
(Tuesday) |
Kennedy’s bar, Tower Sports Ground,
113 Irthlingborough Rd, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5EJ (01933) 681566.
Pub Meet 7.30pm. |
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19th
(Thursday) |
The King’s Head, Kingsway, Tealby,
Lincs. LN8 3YA (01673) 838347. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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20th - 22nd
(Friday - Sunday) |
20th 22nd Sun Rhino Rally Beddgellert.
An annual, now National camping B&B and Hotel event. Book direct at
any of the Beddgellert Hotels. No need to book at the campsite, which
is £5.00 a head. More info. on the Forum under “Official BMW Events”
Contact Rhys Jones (Northern Social Secretary) 01286-881076
northern.social@bmwclub.org.uk or Garth Forbes on
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March 2009 |
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1st (Sunday) |
Rangers clubhouse (Indoors with hot
snacks) Bottom of Islington Rd, Towcester, Northants. O/S ref: SP
69453 48384 12 noon to 3pm John/Janet Winn (01604) 631043. |
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3rd
(Tuesday) |
The Three Kings, Saltersway,
Threekingham, Lincs. NG34 0AU (01529) 240249. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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8th (Sunday) |
The Community centre, Great Lane,
Greetham, Rutland. From 11.45am (Indoors with bar and hot snacks). |
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12th
(Thursday) |
The Green Dragon, Blind Lane Oxton,
Notts. NG25 0SS (0115) 9652012. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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17th
(Tuesday) |
Kennedy’s Bar, Tower Sports Ground,
113 Irthlingborough Rd, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5EJ (01933) 681566.
Pub Meet 7.30pm. |
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19th
(Thursday) |
The King’s Head, Kingsway, Tealby,
Lincs. LN8 3YA (01673) 838347. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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29th
(Sunday) |
Ride-out Steve Foreman 01536-722048
/07859-909853 or Email
midlandsocialsec@ntlworld.com |
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April 2009 |
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7th
(Tuesday) |
The Three Kings, Saltersway,
Threekingham, Lincs. NG34 0AU (01529) 240249. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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9th
(Thursday) |
The Green Dragon, Blind Lane Oxton,
Notts. NG25 0SS (0115) 9652012. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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10th - 13th
(Friday - Sunday) |
Easter Camping/ B&B weekend The Plume
of Feathers, Princetown, Devon. Camping, B&B and Bunkhouse with
central heating. Café next to the site entrance open early, no need to
cook! Function room available, Entertainment, ride out etc. Other
pubs/ cafes 2 min walk. Early booking required for B&B and bunkhouse.
Motorhomes OK . All sections invited. Please book Bunkhouse with me,
B&B direct. No need to book for camping. Please let me know if you
plan to attend as I need an idea of numbers. Details Steve Foreman
(07859)909853
Midlandsocialsec@ntlworld.com |
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16th
(Thursday) |
The King’s Head, Kingsway, Tealby,
Lincs. LN8 3YA (01673) 838347. Pub meet 7.30pm |
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19th
(Sunday) |
Breakfast (10.00am) New venue. Forest
Corner Snacks just off Ollerton roundabout A614, A6075. Take the
Sheffield road A616 200 yards, good cheap food. Biker friendly Grid
ref SK64492, 67912. postcode NG22 9DR. Graham Parker 01623 467852.
Ride T.B.A. weather permitting. |
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21st
(Tuesday) |
Kennedy’s Bar, Tower Sports Ground,
113 Irthlingborough Rd, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5EJ (01933) 681566.
Pub Meet 7.30pm. |
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25th - 26th
(Saturday - Sunday) |
The National
AGM – Axbridge, Somerset. See Journal for info. |
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May 2009 |
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2nd
(Saturday) |
Bills Lincolnshire Wolds run Entry
forms from Bill Rodgers 01526 834480. Meeting from 9.00a.m onwards at
The East Kirkby Aviation Museum, A155, east of Coningsby, Lincs. See
Journal/ forum for further details nearer the date. |
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5th
(Tuesday) |
The Three Kings, Saltersway,
Threekingham, Lincs. NG34 0AU (01529) 240249. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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14th
(Thursday) |
The Green Dragon, Blind Lane Oxton,
Notts. NG25 0SS (0115) 9652012. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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16th - 17th
(Saturday - Sunday) |
Belvoir Steam & Family Show. All
classic BMW’s welcome. Contact Bill Rodgers 01526 834480 or Glenyse
Barr 01529 462860 for entries. |
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16th - 17th
(Saturday - Sunday) |
BMF Show Peterborough Showground. Free
entry for those helping out on stand. See Journal nearer date. |
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17th
(Sunday) |
Breakfast (9.30am) Jack Hills Café,
just North of Towcester on the A5. Then go for a ride to The London
Motorcycle Museum, Greenford, Middx. 100 mainly Brit motorcycles.
Admission £3.00. Depart 10am
http://www.motorcycle-uk.com/lmm/beginning.html Steve Foreman
01536-722048 /07859-909853.
midlandsocialsec@ntlworld.com |
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19th
(Tuesday) |
Kennedy’s Bar, Tower Sports Ground,
113 Irthlingborough Rd, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5EJ (01933) 681566.
Pub Meet 7.30pm.. |
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21st
(Thursday) |
The King’s Head, Kingsway, Tealby,
Lincs. LN8 3YA (01673) 838347. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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22nd - 25th
(Friday - Monday) |
Bank Holiday. The Rutland Rally (The
return of!). Back at Greetham Community centre, Great Lane, Greetham,
Rutland. Midland Marquee, D.I.Y., cook what 'yer brung' BBQ,
entertainment Sat and Sun Evening, running raffle, quiz with prizes,
ride-outs, a walk-out, bar on site. A List of Hotels and B&B’s will be
available. Contact Terry Collier on 01572 755292 or 07933 102256. |
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31st
(Sunday) |
Andy Pilkington's run to National
Mining Museum, Nr Wakefield, Yorkshire, Tel 01924 848806.Meet at
Friendly Farmer, Newark (junction of A46 & A17).9am, depart 9.30am.
Free admission, includes free optional underground tour, (but lots
more to see if folk don't fancy the underground tour). This involves
60mins walking at head height, so no crawling. Advised to bring warm
clothing such as a fleece, jacket or jumper as it can get draughty a
few hundred feet down. |
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June 2009 |
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2nd
(Tuesday) |
The Three Kings, Saltersway,
Threekingham, Lincs. NG34 0AU (01529) 240249. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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3rd - 10th
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An invitation from the East Anglia
section for the 65th D-Day Anniversary in Normandy. See E.A. forum or
Journal for Details. Alternatively Email or Tel. Steve Foreman
01536-722048 or 07859-909853. |
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11th
(Thursday) |
The Green Dragon, Blind Lane Oxton,
Notts NG25 0SS (0115) 9652012. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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12th - 14th
(Friday - Sunday) |
Graham Parkers B&B weekend at Ruskins,
Monsal Head, Derbyshire, DE45 1NL. Ruskins guest accommodation
comprises 9 luxurious bedrooms (all en suite) and is situated at the
head of Monsal Dale overlooking the famous Monsal viaduct. Ruskins was
purpose built in 1861 to cater for the modern Victorian tourist and
continues to flourish as the perfect base from which to explore the
Peak District. Ride outs across the Dales and convivial company
assured. Graham Parker (01623)467852. |
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14th
(Sunday) |
Ride out to Bikers day at Sammy Miller
Museum, New Milton, Hampshire
http://museum.sammymiller.co.uk/ Lunch at Lymington. Meet at Jack
Hills café, A5 north of Towcester for 9:45am sharp departure. Steve
Foreman 01536-722048 /07859-909853. Email
midlandsocialsec@ntlworld.com |
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14th
(Sunday) |
Bourne classic car and motorcycle show
Classic BMW’s required to exhibit Contact Bill Rodgers 01526 834480. |
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16th
(Tuesday) |
Kennedy’s Bar, Tower Sports Ground,
113 Irthlingborough Rd, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5EJ (01933) 681566.
Pub Meet 7.30pm. |
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18th
(Thursday) |
The King’s Head, Kingsway, Tealby,
Lincs. LN8 3YA (01673) 838347. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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21st
(Sunday) |
Whitby Run. Meet Forest Corner Snacks,
just off Ollerton roundabout A614, A6075. Take the Sheffield road A616
200 yards. Grid ref SK64492, 67912. Postcode NG22 9DR. Graham Parker
01623 467852. Meet 9am leave 10 am. |
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28th
(Sunday) |
Andy Pilkington's Ride out to Stondon
Transport Museum, Near Henlow, Bedfordshire. Tel 01462 850339.
Admission £6. A wide range of transport modalities. Good cafe. Meet at
A1 Services Colsterworth at 9am, depart at 9.30am. |
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July 2009 |
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5th (Sunday) |
Ride to Cleethorpes Coastal Light
Railway. Approx £4.00 per head.
http://www.cleethorpescoastlightrailway.co.uk/ Depart 9.45
Friendly Farmer café, rbt jnct A17/A46 North of Newark, Notts. NG24
2NY. Martin Ellis
martinellis@ntlworld.com 01623 401405 . |
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4th - 5th
(Saturday - Sunday) |
RAF Waddington Airshow. Camping
Available. Classic BMW’s required. Exhibitors camp free! Contact Bill
Rodgers 01526 834480. |
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7th
(Tuesday) |
The Three Kings, Saltersway,
Threekingham, Lincs. NG34 0AU (01529) 240249. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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9th
(Thursday) |
The Green Dragon, Blind Lane Oxton,
Notts NG25 0SS (0115) 9652012. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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9th - 12th
(Thursday - Sunday) |
An invitation to join the East Anglia
Section at the Porlock Rally. See journal or contact E.A. section
social sec. |
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16th
(Thursday) |
The King’s Head, Kingsway, Tealby,
Lincs. LN8 3YA (01673) 838347. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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19th
(Sunday) |
Breakfast (10.00am) Jack Hills Café,
just North of Towcester on the A5 then go for a ride weather
permitting. Steve Foreman 01536-722048 /07859-909853. |
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21st
(Tuesday) |
Kennedy’s Bar, Tower Sports Ground,
113 Irthlingborough Rd, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5EJ (01933) 681566.
Pub Meet 7.30pm. |
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26th
(Sunday) |
Coleham Pumping station, Longden Road,
Shrewsbury, Shrops. Cost approx £2.00 per head. (Engines will be in
steam)
http://www.shrewsburymuseums.com/coleham Depart 9.45 Donington
Services J24M1 – Martin Ellis
martinellis@ntlworld.com 01623 401405 |
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August 2009 |
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4th
(Tuesday) |
The Three Kings, Saltersway,
Threekingham, Lincs. NG34 0AU (01529) 240249. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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9th Sunday) |
Ride to one of the best miniature
railways in the country (1½ miles of track) at Audley End, Saffron
Walden, Essex
http://www.audley-end-railway.co.uk/Depart 9.45 Tesco, Melton
Mowbray (1/2 mile out of town on the A607 Grantham road) LE13 1SQ.
Martin Ellis
martinellis@ntlworld.com 01623 401405. |
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13th
(Thursday) |
The Green Dragon, Blind Lane Oxton,
Notts NG25 0SS (0115) 9652012. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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16th
(Sunday) |
Breakfast (10.00am). Forest Corner
Snacks just off Ollerton roundabout A614, A6075. Take the Sheffield
road A616 200 yards. Good cheap food. Biker friendly. Grid ref
SK64492, 67912. Postcode NG22 9DR Graham Parker 01623 467852 Ride TBA
weather permitting. |
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18th
(Tuesday) |
Kennedy’s Bar, Tower Sports Ground,
113 Irthlingborough Rd, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5EJ (01933) 681566.
Pub Meet 7.30pm. |
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20th
(Thursday) |
The King’s Head, Kingsway, Tealby,
Lincs. LN8 3YA (01673) 838347. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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23rd
(Sunday) |
Run to Eden Camp, Malton, North
Yorkshire. Meet at Forest Corner Snacks just off Ollerton roundabout
A614 NG22 9DR. Depart 9.30am Bill Rodgers 01526 834480. |
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28th - 31st
(Friday - Sunday) |
National
Rally 200at Framlingham College in Suffolk.For further
details see journal or contact E.A. Section. |
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September 2009 |
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1st
(Tuesday) |
The Three Kings, Saltersway,
Threekingham, Lincs. NG34 0AU (01529) 240249. Pub meet 7.30pm. |
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5th
Saturday) |
Sleaford Historical Car and Motorcycle
show. All BMW motorcycle’s wanted to show. Contact Bill Rodgers 01526
834480. |
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6th - 20th |
Midland section 14 night European tour
– Travelling through Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Switzerland and
France, with four nights at the Italian lakes, and a visit to the
Menin gate ceremony in Ypres (Ieper). Includes sightseeing days in or
near Brussels, Colmar (German border), Macon (Rhone-Alps) and Paris.
Places limited. Itinerary and more information from Martin Ellis
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