Below is the report published in the October 2022 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in August 2022.
We get around!!! For the first time, we had our Branch stand at the British Superbikes race meeting at Thruxton from Friday through to Sunday. We got to see some fantastic racing while we flew the flag for the TOMCC to a lot of the race day visitors, many of who were not familiar with the Club. Our stand also made a handy base for all our members attending the BSB. We had another stand on the same Sunday at the Popham Motorcycle Megameet, a large classic bike show, autojumble and trader market.
It was very hot at both events, but we survived the heat with real cool heads by keeping in the shade, wearing shorts and drinking lots of water.
We had our stand out again at the Swallowfield Show on Sunday and Monday over the bank holiday weekend. This was a massive country show incorporating performing dogs, show jumping, horticulture, baking, craft, Scottish bagpipers, BMX stunt riders, classic vehicles and many other exhibits. It was a fun change from our normal motorcycle events, with something for everyone and more family members joining in.
Getting around to all these shows still didn’t stop us having a couple of ride-outs to TJ’s Café in South Marsden and to Compton Abbas Airfield near Salisbury.
Thursday club nights have been buzzing during the summer. As autumn comes, we plan to have some special Thursday evenings including a curry night and a quiz night. Check out the website.
Keep on rolling!
Ton-Up Ted
