I have had a couple of requests to have a meetup outside making our own way to the venue or an organised run possibly bring our own sandwiches. Would anyone like to comment or come up with ideas or whatever I cant guarantee to attend as I am on the list for an operation and will be out of action for a number of weeks? Please come up with suggestions and email them to me or by phone. usual email and phone number
Derek Trow
Very sad to report that Glyn Jones passed away very suddenly on the 9th of June Glyn moved up north to be close to his youngest son. His funeral is on the 24th of June at 3 pm. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Rest in Peace Glyn Our condolences to Wendy and her family. Derek
Should anyone wish to donate the family request that donations go to Headways Shrewsbury
My first motorcycle was a 1954 BSA Bantam Deluxe model it had a dual seat and battery lighting my parents were against me having one but were persuaded by our long term lodger I would be okay he would see I got a suitable machine. I had saved up the money by bringing up cade lambs my dad’s cousin was a single man and could not be bothered looking after them. The machine was purchased from Abermule Garage owned by Walter Corfield who had raced in the Isle of Man TT a few times in the 1920s. Told to check it over before starting it I found there was no oil in the gearbox having done all the checking plus oil in the gearbox petrol and two-stroke mix in the tank I went out for a ride. This now made my journey to my work much easier as previously I had to cycle to and fro this took place 6 days a week 8 am till 6 pm 8 am till 1 pm on a Saturday. On Sundays, two friends and I would go out for rides lake Vrynway the Ellan valley dams. and many other places dances shows and so on. The farthest I had ridden it was from my home at the Sarn to Radford Nr Coventry having had an invite to my mate’s girlfriend’s family to visit themWhe n I was 18 I was called up for National service so the Bantam was laid up for 2 years on coming out of the army I used it to go to work after a few months I got a job in Bridgnorth went back using the bantam to get home for the weekends deciding I purchased a 1958 Teiump Twentyone 350 cc the bantam was part exchanged for it one of the sad things especially has old man Pickering almost stole it from me I can hear is words know showroom condition young man he said but hard to sell these days he knew he had me I was desperate to have the Triumph but they were very hard to get at the time and of course he had several other lads coming to see it I must have had mug written on my forehead. The end to the story is that an acquaintance went to purchase another bike and saw my old bantam under a hedge in a very poor condition he has restored it not quite as it was he know has a single seat on it and the exhaust fin is painted black otherwise a superb job if only it was still mine
This year is the 75th anniversary of the VMCC what do section members think about the section doing an event several sections are. Due to the current issues, they are unable to give fixed dates if there is any interest should we do one should things get better any ideas please forward them to me. Please also note in the near future I will be changing my email address
Derek
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my long time friend and clubmate Granville (Gunner) Williams who passed away yesterday from coronavirus. He was a good gardener, motorcyclist and a very hard worker he did’nt miss many club nights he usually traveled with Mike and Ann Kilvert or London John having given up his driving licence. I shall remember the times we spent at the TT races and the laughs we had with him. Our condolences to his family and many friends Rest in Peace Gunner
It is with great sadness I announce the death of former Shropshire Section treasurer Graham Wright who passed away recently from cancer. He gave us talks with slides on his experiences in the Antarctic over 2 periods of 6 months most of the time he only had one companion. He was employed as a accountant and company directer I first met him when he came to work for Eagle Breweries he used to walk behind the financial Director imitating his walk the secretary once gave him the final red notice for BT much to her horror he ate it then said not to worry they will send a card before they cut it of. He was a great walker doing many long distance walks he also was into photography motorcycling and many other things he will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. Our condolences to Eleanor and Family for there loss. Rest in Peace Graham
Derek
Sad to say we have lost another member of the club, Dennis Skilton passed away recently his funeral is on the 21st of August at 2.45 at Shrewsbury crematorium due to current restrictions only a small number can go into the crem and some can stand outside to listen to the service should you wish to attend please contact Mrs. Skilton on Telephone 01588660351
We are now allowed to have meetings but only 6 persons can attend same applies to runs 6 only if anybody thinks it is worthwhile please comment online or telephone me
Section notes the first for some time, once again there appears to be trouble at HQ which saddens me. The second thing is the subs are going up almost immediately to £40.00 plus £10.00 for a family member this seems reasonable to me. My question is what do we get for this a magazine which is almost like a poor copy of one of the national mags. the main thing I look for is the club for sale adds. Is it an. the idea to limit it to by monthly we would save money plus is there need for it to be on quality glossy paper. there are also too many Directers and not enough section reps. All the best to Shropshire members and friends safe riding Derek
If any member of the Shropshire section wants to know what is going on or rumored to be going on I can supply you with the communications I have received recently Derek
Due to the coronavirus, all Shropshire section events are canceled until further notice. please keep safe and look after yourselves hope to see you all soon. Derek
John Morris well-known undertaker in Bishops Castle sadly passed away on the morning of the 6th of February at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. after a nine-year-long battle with prostate cancer bravely fought without complaint, His funeral was on Saturday the 22nd of February at St John the Baptist Church Bishops Castle. There was a very large attendance at the funeral to celebrate his life and death. John was well respected in the town as a former deputy mayor on a couple of occasions and served as a part-time fireman. In his youth he competed with friend Pete Lello in grass track races n a sidecar outfit they had built themselves in the area, he had a vast knowledge of vintage and classic motorcycles he attended the TT races for in excess of 50 years until health. He was a very amiable person with a sense of humor he was a collector of vintage tools I used to take him to auctions at H J Pughs of Ledbury, the last time we went he bought a vintage woodworking plane he had been looking for for a number of years which completed a range of them he was collecting sadly this was to be his last visit. Although not a member of the VMCC he was a regular attender at Shropshire Section since it was founded doing grope nights helping or competing on runs been captain of our quiz team. and came on most of our trips and weekends away. Our Deepest Sympathies go to Grace and family, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him, Rest in Peace John after a Long Toil