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This list is as complete as we can make it - it is updated regularly so please check back frequently
Events for 2010 |
March |
 | 28 | Coalhouse Fort Show
Run to the Coalhouse Fort for the usual mingle and cuppa tea etc.. Meet at the Blinking Owl around 9am for Breakfast. |
April |
| 5 | Southend Shakedown
Bank Holiday Monday, run to the Seafront for the Shakedown, meet at the Blinking Owl for Breakfast, then maybe via the Battlesbridge Museum to collect a few more? for a mass ride-in to Town! |
April |
| 14 | AGM 2010
The South Essex Branch AGM. Yes folks it's that time of year again! The 12th Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday the 14th April 2010 at Southend
Fire Station, Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PX. (Please come to the main entrance). The meeting will commence at 8.00 p.m sharp and is to close no later than 10.00 p.m. Copies of the Agenda (and minutes from the 2009 meeting), will be circulated to all members via email or snail mail in advance, please inform the Secretary asap if your email address has changed in the last year, otherwise you will not get a copy! Please try to attend and let us know what you want from the club during the following year!!! This Day is also the DEADLINE for your CLOTHING ORDERS, so see the clothing page & come prepared!
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April |
| 18 | THE BROOKLANDS SPRING MOTORCYCLE MEETING 2010
The Brooklands Spring Motorcycle Meeting will be held on Sunday 18th April 2010. Gates open at 1000 and the event will close at 1700.
A specially invited entry of machines all with a genuine Brooklands history plus some historic record-breakers will be in action on the famous Test Hill and the steep Members’ Banking in morning and afternoon sessions.
As usual, visitors can wander through the Paddock and get close to the action on Test Hill.
During the lunch break, visitors will be challenged to try Test Hill…………….on a pedal cycle. Keen mountain bikers can bring their own mount!
For younger visitors (12 to 16 years old), there will be a chance to be "A racer’s mechanic" for the day. They will shadow and assist the rider and mechanics of one of the racing machines. For details of how to apply, contact Michael Sands at the-sands@ntlworld.com
There will also be an arena trial demonstration, trade stands and a 1930s themed menu in the Sunbeam Tea Room. All the other attractions of the Museum are available, including the Concorde Experience and the newly-arrived Vickers Vimy, the largest biplane in the world today
This event is an ideal destination for a Club spring ride. There will be a special parking area right next to the Brooklands Paddock for One-Make Clubs to set up club stands and park bikes ridden in. There are concessions on the admission prices for Club groups and individuals riding in. All motorcycle parking is close to the Clubhouse, central to the event, and is free.
This is a great opportunity to start the new riding season on your pre-War, Classic or modern machine. Blow away the winter cobwebs and join in a friendly gathering at a legendary site of motorcycling history. Brooklands would like to welcome its biggest-ever "ride in"
ADMISSION PRICES
Adults. £9.00
Seniors and Students £7.00
Children (6 to 16) £5.00
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £2
Motorcyclists riding in a pre-booked Club group of 10 or more £2.00 off normal price
Motorcyclists riding in individually £1.00 off normal price
To book a Club group, please contact
Valerie Mills, Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey - 01932 857 381 or events@brooklandsmuseum.com
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April |
| 28 | The White Swan Pub Run
1st Pub run of the year to the White Swan, Bicknacre. Assembly point to be advised. |
May |
| 7-10 | TOMCC National Rally
The National TOMCC Rally at Bainland again (like in 2007) accomodation in Chalets, Static Caravans, bring your own caravan or Camper or Tents - a full programme of entertainment, rides, bands and a bar - what more do you want? Contact Martin Kerwin for further details or see every Nacelle from December 2009 |
May |
| 26 | The Norton Pub Run
2nd Pub Run of the year! The Norton, Cold Norton. Meet at The Blinking Owl at 7.15pm, Leave at 7.30pm sharp. Or make your own way to the pub. |
June |
| 4-7 | Le Touquet
Le Touquet here we come - once again the fearless members of South Essex TOMCC are braving the Channel to rest in the arms of the French (might even go to Agincourt again) a long weekend contact Martin Kerwin or Jim Dormer for details |
June |
| 6 | Medway Branch Classic Bike Event, Higham Memorial Hall, Higham, Kent
For those not travelling with us to Le Touquet, this is a great event and only 12 miles from Dartford!! FREE ENTRY FOR ALL! Gates open 10am. |
June |
| 24-28 | Jims German SummerTreffen
Once again we brave the continent to go to the German TMOC SommerTreffen. Leaving on the Thursday and visiting a couple of the Dams made famous by 617 Squadron (the Dambusters) we will go to the Mohne and the Sorper. returning home on Monday (through the Tunnel) |
July |
| 4 | 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Triumph Thunderbird Motorcycle
LONDON MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM, GREENFORD.
Come on your 650cc 6T twin (1949-66), 650cc TR65 twin (1981-3), Hinckley 900cc triple (1995-2005) or the new 1600cc twin (2009-on).
All welcome to attend- promises to be a great day.
The brilliant Richard & Mopsa English will be there as world travellers on their TR65S (the 'S' means electric starting, anoraks). Bring your copies of their excellent book 'Full Circle: Around the world on a motorcycle and sidecar' for signing !
Rod Kerr and his TR65 of Real Classic and Classic Bike Guide fame are aiming to be there too. ALSO, Mark Wilsmore of the Ace Cafe will lead a 'Thunderbirds Are Go !!!' procession of TR65s from the Ace at 1030 am...All other Triumph T-birds will be welcome to join him too !
See one of only six-ever-made 650 TR65T Tiger Trails !
And the NVT prototype Thunderbird III !
Contact the Secretary for info, as this may clash with the Battlesbridge Bike Show!
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August |
| 6-8 | The Essex Treffen
South Essex TOMCC are co-operating with the Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum and organising the Essex Treffen in August 2010 – Camping, a bar, Barbeque, and a Band. More details to follow – but what more do you need? Maybe some Germans? All our European friends are invited to join us!! |
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