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Nov 18

Scarborough Light Parade 2009

Daylight lineup on the prom

Only a week after the Blackpool Light Parade 2009 the Yorkshire Wings Region put on their Scarborough Light Parade, with fund raising for the Lifeboat Appeal.

Accompanied by Nigel and Jo, Jan and I set off from North Wales early Friday morning to call at Keighley, so that I could collect my new toy from Barry’s place. We then continued in nice weather across to Scarborough to Cayton Bay Caravan Park, the main stopping point for the Wingers who booked caravan accommodation for the event. This was a new venture for the organisers and I can applaud them as the venue was very good indeed. (more…)

Nov 17

A Year in Review. 2008-2009

Our Logo

It is now 12 months since that inaugural meeting at The Chase when GoldWingers from the region were invited to attend to discuss the formation of a new club in North Wales.

It was obvious that there was a lot of feeling at the meeting about the way that the club scene within GWOCGB had gone, and particularly, at the way the members of GWOCGB has rejected suggestions for improvement within its regions to attract and involve more GoldWingers to the club. (more…)

Nov 17

Review of the Alpine Cafe, Betws-y-Coed

by Chris Phillips

Bikers love Betws!

Betws is – and has long been – one of the most popular places to visit in North Wales, and has for many years been a favourite stopping point for bikers.

It may well be that when the sun is shining there are few places one would rather be. It could just as well be that the roads into, out of and surrounding the village are some of the best biking roads in the United Kingdom. Or is it because you can get some of the tastiest food and great ice cream there is to be had for many miles around?

Well the answer is probably a combination of all of the above, and in my opinion one of the finest eateries in the village is the Alpine Cafe*. Situated centrally in the village, right next to the single platform railway station, it is actually (more…)

Nov 15

Tour to the Mosel Valley – June 5th to 14th 2010

A view down to the Mosel River

So, would you like to take your GoldWing abroad to Germany in company – yet have freedom to do your own thing too? Here’s your opportunity to ride as part of a group of Wingers with the same intention. Newcomers to continental touring are especially welcome and you don’t need to know anyone else who is coming – we’ll all be good friends in no time at all.

All types of GoldWings are welcome too, including combinations and trikes. The Mosel is only one day’s ride from the Ferry, so it’s an ideal way to start touring abroad – although of course experienced tourers are welcome too.

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Nov 9

Salvation Army Toy Run, Manchester

A few goldwings together

Saturday 7th November 2009 saw the Salvation Army Toy Run take place from the Showcase Cinema, Hyde Road, Manchester to the Trafford Centre.

Members of GoldWings North Wales met up at the Chester Services on the M56 – Jan and I, Nigel and Joanna, Dave and Elaine, Dennis, Paul and Jan, Pete and his sister, Bob, and finally, Chris and Amy, a great number for this event. At 9.00 am we set off for Manchester to the meeting point at the Showcase Cinema on Hyde Road. (more…)

Dave: You kept this quiet .. The ponderosa cafe looks great place to eat and shop. Just been on the web site.....
DaveT: Dave, All the facilities are there. They make a good bacon bap and mug of tea! Dave T
Dave & Toni & Eddy: We’ll be there all be it a tad early for a brew and bacon wrap
DaveT: Dave, All are welcome to assist us. Dave T
DaveT: Bob. It would be helpful if we had Marshals at the Ewloe Car Auction start point at about 10.30am. Dave T