First recipient of the new ‘Chairman’s Trophy’
Awarded to our Chairman for getting lost yet again on our last rideout!
Sowerby Bridge Classic Bike Show
the branch put on a display at this event that was arranged by our own Dave Roberts and the local Rotary Club with all proceeds going to charilty. Approx 70 bikes attended the event that was punctuated with sunshine and showers. Albert Duvall won the ‘best special’ award for his model 50 based special.
Ride Out Sunday 18th May
At Tan Hill, 12 bikes attended the run and a total of 166 miles were covered in bright sunshine
Ride Out – 19th April 2014
13 bikes attended the run around the Yorkshire Dales on a sunny but cool day, 8 of these were Norton’s. The run called in at Ripon and Hawes and covered a total of 173 miles.
Yorkshire Branches Quiz
On Thursday 17th April a joint branch quiz was held between the East Yorkshire branch and the Yorkshire Branch, 5 members from the Yorkshire Branch made the journey across to Howden and were surprise winners of the quiz, well done to Bruce, Peter, Andy, Barrie and John who scooped the prize of a gallon of beer! A good night was had by all. Thanks to Harry, Alan and the rest of East Yorkshire branch for their hospitality (and beer).
Branch members visit Donington Hall and witness a 961 Commando build in the Hastings House area.
Another Commando nearing completion on 21st January 2014. The staff at Norton made us all very welcome.
Yorkshire Branch makes donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity
Barrie Blayney presents Mike Lloyd of the YAA with a £100 donation from the branch
Chairman’s Run – 12th October
9 bikes braved the rain and mist on the ‘Final’ last run of the season which was held to celebrate our Chairman being back on the road. The run stopped at Pateley Bridge and the Sun Inn at Fewston,
He’s back!!!
At long last Barrie Blayney (our beloved Chairman) has the 99 back on the road after his engine blow up and rebuild problems, he describes himself as ‘One Happy Biker’.
Last planned ride out of 2013 – seven bikes took part in the run which was originally destined to go to Saltburn, however as the hill climb was cancelled and bad weather was forecast the group had a 120 mile run around North York’s, stopping in Thisk and Ripon. The journey home from Ripon was damp!
In Thirsk before the wet stuff arrived!