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Photo from Chester Lions Light Parade

Chester Lions Light Parade

Chester Lions are a group of people who regularly organise large scale events with a view to raising large sums of money for local charities.

They have a long history of organising such events and feel that a new venture for them to try is a GoldWing Light Parade.

One of the Chester Lions members … Read the rest

Photo from Germany 2011 Harz Mountains

Germany 2011 Harz Mountains

Five bikes from Goldwings North Wales went on the Germany trip this year.

The destination was the Harz Mountains region.

I had read accounts from Germany bikers, and indeed many British bikers, who commented on the quality of the roads and scenery in the area, together with some historic towns full of old-time character to … Read the rest

Photo from Llandudno Light Parade Patches

Llandudno Light Parade Patches

Many of you have asked about patches for the 2011 Llandudno Light parade, especially as those available on the day were very quickly snapped up.

If you want to order a patch you can do so directly with Alan from Storm Embroidery. He will take orders for the LLP patches and send them by post … Read the rest

Photo from Llandudno Light Parade 2011

Llandudno Light Parade 2011

Well Folks, it’s over for this year. All the hard work and effort has really paid off with a very successful Light Parade in Llandudno.

I cannot claim any of the kudos for the organisation of this event because I didn’t really get involved in it.

I was away for effectively 3 weeks immediately up … Read the rest

Photo from GoldWings Llandudno Light Parade 1st October 2011

GoldWings Llandudno Light Parade 1st October 2011

 

I am pleased to announce that Chris Phillips, Rides Co-ordinator for GoldWings North Wales, has worked diligently to secure the next great venue for a GoldWing Light Parade – Llandudno on the North Wales Coast.

By a carefully and fully considered approach, he has managed to secure the welcome and backing not only from … Read the rest

Photo from Kirkby Lonsdale 2011

Kirkby Lonsdale 2011

The GoldWings North West weekend event at Kirkby Lonsdale was run over the Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend this year and coincided with the North West Hot Air Balloon Club 30th Anniversary weekend also at the Rugby Club.

Jan and I decided to visit the event on the Saturday and stay overnight in a local B&B … Read the rest

Photo from An extra luggage rack mount for my Goldwing

An extra luggage rack mount for my Goldwing

Jan and I are making a couple of trips abroad on the Wing this year, and as these are for 2 weeks duration, we have been looking for a bit more luggage space.

Having done some research, I found an American Company who make a rack mount which fits on the back of the Wing.… Read the rest

Photo from Trip to Bolton Abbey – Saturday 14th May 2011

Trip to Bolton Abbey – Saturday 14th May 2011

I think I must need a screw tightening or something as I had been out for a ride to Bolton Abbey last Saturday in quite heavy rain showers.

I knew it was going to rain before I set off and I had made sure I was wearing my nylon over-pants, which was a very wise … Read the rest

Photo from Wootton Bassett – From Brian Crossett

Wootton Bassett – From Brian Crossett

How do I follow Chris and Amy’s excellent account of The Ride of Respect at Royal Wootton Bassett?

Setting off on Sunday morning at 3.50am from Frodsham with my son Paul and meeting a friend of mine at Tarporley on the A51. Passing through Nantwich to join with the M6 on the A500 making our way

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Photo from Blue Grass Music and the Crowleys

Blue Grass Music and the Crowleys

On Saturday12th March Goldwings North Wales members were invited to The Bridge Inn, at Pontblyddyn, where Lyn Crowley together with the members of the band she plays with, were going to provide an evening of music for customers of the pub.

The pub is reasonably easy to find being on the main road between Mold … Read the rest

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