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Chairman's Blog

Feb 10

29th Wirral Egg Run – Sunday March 29th, 2009

Meeting together at the start

It is that time of the year again when we have to start arrangements to attend the Wirral Egg Run. This years event is the 29th such run and it is hoped to be the biggest yet.

Members from this club have attended in previous years and seen it grow from a smallish event into the huge spectacle it has become.

The Run has become a highlight for riders of all machines in the North West and it is a day of fun for the riders.

The organisers have worked well with the authorities this year and the event promises to be one of the biggest yet (more…)

Feb 3

Road Salt – The Silent Killer

A gritter spreading it's deadly contents

It is about time that this weather went away and the council stopped gritting the roads with that ‘horrible stuff’ they use now.

The gritter-wagons seem to be spreading a new type of salt that sets just like concrete if you give it a chance to dry on your bike. Even when still wet it seems to have the consistency of jelly and does not want to wash off the bike, or the car.
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Feb 1

Trip to Inaugural Meeting of the GoldWings North West

Bob Summers almost smiling

It would appear that these Northern Englanders don’t have toast with their breakfast! – how do I know? Because in the famous words of Max Boyce – ‘ I was there’.

Jan and I headed up the motorway at 8am this morning to see if the hospitality of The Swallow Hotel was all it was made out to be, and apart from the lack of toast with my breakfast it was just so. This breakfast was eaten along with Pete and Diane of our club and some forty odd others who had decided to listen to what was being offered by the new ‘GoldWings North West’.

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Jan 31

Blackpool Light Parade 2009 arrangements taking shape

Papa Joe, last year's winner of the Best Lit Bike trophy

I am pleased to see that the Blackpool Light Parade organisers have just released plenty of information about this year’s event.

This is one of the best events of the year, and eagerly awaited by numerous Wingers – including me. In fact, I understand that the event’s website has been getting lots of messages lately from frustrated Wingers anxious to know the dates for this year so they can book their holidays! (more…)

Jan 30

Inaugural Meeting of GoldWings North West

Nigel's entry for the GoldWings North West logo competition!

On Sunday 2nd 1st February I’m travelling to The Swallow Hotel, Samlesbury, where the inaugural meeting of GoldWings North West will take place, to ensure that they see the support they will have when they form their own club.

The start of this new club will be giving GoldWing Owners in the North West and North Wales a real choice in GoldWing Clubs to join. And make no mistake – that is what it is all about – Choice! (more…)

Jan 30

Welcome to My Mutterings

Hi – DaveT here. Welcome to the mutterings from the Chair. I have finally been shamed into starting a BLOG by others who have a successful Blog already.So what do I talk about? Anything I want, apparently – as long as it’s within reason and doesn’t offend anyone – so that’s me very limited in what I can say then!

What do I want to say for my first Blog entry then? Actually, I want to say quite a bit. (more…)

Crezz: Just to let everyone know, that I have registered for next year’s RBLR1000.
Sheila and Alun Atkins: It was lovely to join our friends in Goldwings NorthWales at the Rhyl Air Show. As always the...
Sheila and Alun Atkins: Nice write up Joanna, I feel that it’s Alun and Danny’s get away place on a...
Chris: Great write-up Dave, nice one!
Dave: You kept this quiet .. The ponderosa cafe looks great place to eat and shop. Just been on the web site.....