Yorkies

This blog has moved

2010-03-14T20:33:00.001Z

This blog is now located at http://centre5yorkies.blogspot.com/.
You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here.

For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to
http://centre5yorkies.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default.

Memorial Bench

2010-03-14T20:25:00.001Z

Hi All

a big thank you to Bev for his excellent work on our memorial bench and to the many members that turned up last Sunday, a very moving day and I have heard that the families are very grateful to the Yorkies for making this possible, a special thanks to Malcolm for his words on the day. For those that couldn't make it please take a while to view the bench which is under the bow window in the main building, and remember our friends in the Centre that are sadly not with us now.

This weekend our friends in the Yorkshire Trikers Club are holding a bike show locally and if you fancy a ride please support Bob's Club you will be made very welcome.

Saville Arms Bike and Trike Show 13th March.

For now we hope to see you soon,

Terry

The Most Outstanding Member of 2009....

2010-02-22T21:03:00.008Z

During the evening at our Dinner/ Dance it's always a pleasure to present the award for "The Most Outstanding Member Of The Year".

This year's winner was Bev Smith who has always been our tail end Charlie on the group rides, and as everyone knows just happens to have a camera with him - well done to Bev.

Closely followed with almost equal votes were Maggi Hadfield and Mick Bryan, both have put a lot of effort in the Yorkies and the Main Club.

Congratulations to you all.

Terry

Centre update

2010-02-14T13:09:00.004Z

Hi Guys

a big thanks to those that supported our dinner / dance last weekend, a donation of £243 is in the kitty for our charity - for the head shave on myself / Barrie / Roger and Sarah - a big thanks to Sandie who, although slightly tippsy, cut our hair with no problem. The committee will choose where the raffle monies will go so I'll let you know the outcome.

We hope you will be able to make the AGM at Hirst Courtney next Tuesday, the usual format and yes all positions in the club are up for election. We have a lot to discuss, with voting, the 2011 rally, next years Cairn event and our summer programme, so please make the effort to attend.

The pictures taken at the Cairn are on http://terry-yorkies950.fotopic.net/ as there are quite a few it will take a while for Steve to transfer these all to the web. If anyone wants a decent size picture to print please let me know and this can be arranged.

There will be photos and a story in The Harrogate Advertiser but as yet these are not on there try google and soon the photos etc. will be on their web site.

Next weekend Sunday 21st there is a Fred Hill memorial ride and our friends in Wakefield Mag will be there. If you want to join this ride we are leaving Squires at 11am and ending at The Sun Inn near Otley. It's a well supported event I know Yorkshire Trikes and other groups will support this. If you fancy blowing the dust off the bike its worth the effort.

Nearer the time I will let all members know of our own special day - on Sunday March 7th at 11am we will be placing the memorial bench to remember our members that have passed away. Familles representing Sue Johnson, Peter Baxter and Paul Stubley have been invited to Squires to be part of this special morning. I hope we can get a good attendance from the Yorkies to support and pay our respects to our fellow friends gone by.

I hope this mail finds you well and we hope to see you very soon, our web site is bang up to date thanks to Steve and all the events / rideouts / past photos are on our web site.

Regards

Terry

Centre/Website updates for 2010

2010-01-30T11:59:00.004Z

Hi Yorkies

The website has now been updated with the 2010 ride out destinations and the new competition for 2010.

The VSOC are running a Landmarks competition more information can be found at 'What's On > Landmarks Comp' or www.5staryorkies.org.uk/content/landmarks_2010.shtml

Update on rally numbers:

We have a good number attending Rally in A Chalet in February
22 tickets sold for Phil and Angies Wedding / Jump start (I have tickets for this if you want any)
Good number of Yorkies and VSOC going to East Leeds Lions Easter Rally (see Chris or Maggi if you want a ticket)
32 tickets sold to the Yorkies for the London Rally

Great support guys!

All our monies have been paid to companies ie Keycamp for France / travel lodge for Dover and the Cairn for the dinner dance, so its countdown time for these events.

I hope you will be able to make our meetings - next one at Ossett next Tuesday, we can see if the new landlord likes us and we like them !!!!

Regards,

Terry

Snow Sculpture

2010-01-10T13:54:00.003Z

Our good friend Bob from Yorkshire Trikers spent
a lot of time recently building a snow sculpture near
his home.

It's def a stunning bit of work and well done and thanks for sending us this picture.

Has anyone else out there been busy in the snow, please send them in.

Sad News from the VSOC

2010-01-02T16:52:00.002Z

It is with sadness that I have to inform the Centre 5 membership that our friend Graeme “Grum” Hobbs passed away on Friday 1st January 2010 after a battle against illness. He will be sadly missed by his many friends here in the VSOC

Grum joined the VSOC in 1999 and became an active member in Centre 8 although living in Bath at the time. When he moved back to Coventry, he took up the gauntlet and joined the centre 8 committee as their original Merchandiser coming up with many funny Rally T Shirts and along with Roger devising the C8 Celtic Motif they now wear proudly on their jackets. He moved up to the north east which saw him join Centre 4 and become their Rep - attending as many events over the last 12 months when his health allowed.

Further details will be available as I get them.

Terry Lewis

Yorkies Memorial Bench

2009-12-31T10:37:00.003Z

As a lasting memorial to our fellow members that have passed away in recent times , the committee have deceided to have a memorial bench made.

Bev Smith very kindly offered to make this bench and its a credit to his joinery skills.

The Bench will be in memory of Peter Baxter / Sue Johnson and Paul Stubley and plaques will be made to fit on the bench.

When ready (in February) families and Yorkie members can attend Squires where the Bench will be placed, more details will follow when a suitable date can be arranged.

Terry

Happy New Year to all Yorkies

2009-12-31T10:15:00.003Z

A very Happy New year to all our friends in The Yorkies.

We hope you had a great festive holiday, and that 2010 will be a great year for you and your families.

The season will soon be with us and we hope you can find time to join us in some of the events planned, it looks like being another busy year in the club.

Regards to you all

Yorkies Christmas Meeting

2009-12-06T20:36:00.006Z

What a brilliant turnout of members at our pre Christmas meeting. The Flying Horse always puts on a decent buffet and this year proved what a good meeting place we have there, thanks to all of you that turned up and again a good atmosphere was present.

We had numerous presentations, Roger Brook and Christine came all the way from Scarborough and the club presented him with a gift to celebrate his 70th birthday. Roger is looking very well and as we know still loves getting about on his bike. Also celebrating birthday's was Mick and Elaine.

Our next presentation was to Dave Newman who received his VSOC membership free for gaining 2nd place in the Clatter Photo Competition.

Then we made the draw for the "Honeymoon Suite" for our dinner / dance in February ,,this was an excellent result as it went to Ken and Jackie Wallis. While Ken and Jackie were in the spotlight Phil and Angie from C6 came over to our meeting to present them with 'Outstanding Members At A Rally' award. Received after their accident, but still had determination to party to the end at the Barlick Bash.

Terry

VSOC Trip to Columbia - Sept 2010

2009-11-13T19:07:00.002Z

Friday, November 13, 2009

"Just to introduce myself and let you all have my contact details. I am Trevor Bridgwood, Deputy Centre Rep of Centre 9, The Lost Riders. I have volunteered to act as the UK point of contact for the Colombia Rally in 2010. I'm not sure exactly how this will work but at least this is a starting point. You will already know that the YCC of Colombia have invited the VSOC to a rally in Colombia next year. I know from C9 that a lot of members have already stated that they would like to go. As a starting point can you let me know names and a contact e-mail address for those in your centre that would like to go on the trip so that I can get an idea of numbers. From what I have seen so far the Rally is to be in September, flights are likely to be in the region of £6-800.

In an e-mail from Carlos in Colombia. The dates for the rally have now been set. We are to arrive in Bogota on Wed 01 or Thu 02 Sep 2010. We will then start the tour on Friday 03 Sep 2010 and arrive back in Bogota on Sun 12 Sep 2010. Flights back to the UK will be on Mon 13 or Tue 14 Sep 2010.

I have contacted a company that specialises in group travel and they should have their quotation back to me in the next 48 to 72 hours. As soon as I have that I will let you know what the best price is that I can source for flights. Please contact all yours members who have shown an interest, let them know the dates and then let me have a confirmed list of names with contact details."

We now have more info on this trip, if you are interested please phone me ASAP.

Terry

2010 Events

2009-11-07T20:03:00.003Z

Hi all

Firstly due to a cancellation there is now a space on our annual Yorkies holiday to France. For the price of £358 for 2 people and 1 bike (or if you have your own holiday insurance it is £289.00) this includes a large caravan on the site in France - all facilities of the park / pools / restaurants / bars / supermarket etc decking to the caravan - a bedding pack with towels and all ferry charges.

There is only one vacancy so if you want to join the others going on May 1st 2010 phone me ASAP.

Just received the flyer for the Lancs Jumpstart which will also be the wedding of Phil and Angie, there is a limit of 200, and as the Yorkies like "a bit of a do" so I suggest you get your tickets early. I will be collecting 20 tickets on Sunday 8th November so again phone me as this event is always well supported. Lets be part of another brilliant bikers wedding. The date to put in your diary is 16th - 18th April 2010 and all for £6 a ticket.

Thanks - Terry

Paul's Funeral

2009-11-05T19:37:00.003Z

A massive thanks to all the friends that turned out in awful weather for the funeral of our friend and member Paul The Trike.

Thanks to Barrie C4, Terry and Phil - lost riders, MAG wakefield, Yorkshire trikers, bruce and members from Pro Custom and the Yorkies. Janet and her family and friends appreciated your attendance and wishes to pass on her thanks to you all.

A very emotional day being close to the accident scene and sharing today with the friends and relations.

Thanks guys for being who you are!

Terry and Sue

Paul's Funeral Arrangements

2009-11-01T15:32:00.003Z

Hi,

Having spoken with Janet's family, bikes and all members will be welcome to attend Paul's funeral. The funeral will be on Thursday 5th November 2pm at Ardsley Crematorium Barnsley S71 5EH on the A635 Barnsley Road.

For those wishing to attend on their bike please meet at The Old Post Office Public House - Huddersfield Rd (A637) between 12 - 1230 on Thursday 5th Nov (This is 1 minute off junction 38 M1) S75 4DE.

The Yorkies hope that you will be able to attend and be of comfort to Janet and her family.

Thank you - Terry (Yorkies Rep)

Sad News In The Yorkies

2009-10-31T16:13:00.003Z

Hello - it is with sadness that I have to inform all members of the tragic motorcycle accident that took the life of our good friend Paul Stubley - always known as "Paul the Trike" his accident occurred on Thursday 29th October near to his home in Barnsley.

I have been in touch with his family and especially Janet his wife and we will let all members know of the funeral arrangements, as we know of them.

I'm sure you will join me in sending our deepest condolences to all of Paul's family, and with the thought that we will assist wherever possible.

Thanks - Terry

Events Coming Up

2009-10-22T22:22:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

Received news of items that might be of interest to members:

This weekend a group of Yorkies are going to join the C8 Haloween party - it's at Burntwood Rugby Club, Chasetown, Nr Lichfield WS7 3PH. It will cost you just £5 for the Saturday night bash which includes band and D.J. Camping is available from Friday night or there are good B and B's very close.

And in November.......

Please accept this invitation to take part in our upcoming shoe box collection for British troops out in Afghanistan and to personnel who are recuperating at hospitals in Birmingham from injuries sustained whilst fighting.

This event is being organised by The Idle Trike & Bike Club, based in Idle in Bradford, with a little help from ourselves, The White Rose MCC.

So what's it all about then???

The aim of this project is to collect as many donated shoe boxes full of goodies as is possible, so that they can be sent out to the boys and girls fighting out in Afghanistan.

The boxes will then be passed on to and distributed by the registered charity SOS (Support Our Soldiers), who are based in Bingley West Yorks.

Please check out their website for more information -
www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/SOSChristmasParcels2009MakeUpAParcel.html

When? Sunday 15th November
Where? The Coniston, Idle Bradford
What Time ? From 1.00pm - 4.00pm

How You Can Help???

Come along or even better still, organise a club run over to the meeting point @ The Coniston in Idle, bringing along as many filled shoe boxes as possible. There will be refreshments available.

The Idle Trike and Bikers will be busy collecting boxes on the day too having a run from (The Junction, Gain Lane, Thornbury, Bradford @ 12 noon) calling in at various pubs on route collecting boxes that have been donated by the various pub patrons.

This Collection is not restricted to to 2 wheelers, if you know of a pub, club or organisation that may be interested in this project, please tell them about it, if they cannot get the boxes to Idle, we can help out by arranging collections either by ourselves or clubs that will be passing en route on the day..

Something different...

Over the weekend of February 26th -28th 2010 Southport Cruisers are again holding their "Rally in a Chalet " held at Pontins at Southport its a brilliant weekend from the comfort! of your own chalet 5 bands/comedy show/ trade stands/ bars / use of pontins facilities etc etc ..this will cost you

£13 for the rally ticket - per person
£17 for the chalet - per person

Tickets go on sale from this Saturday (25th October) and go very quickly - I have already got 9 Yorkies booked in for this , so if you want to join us ring me asap please on 07974952237.

Please don't forget to send in your nominations for the Yorkies most outstanding member (as advertised in Little Clatter) - I've not received any nominations yet so please send me an e mail for this.

I have managed to get just 1 more double room for the dinner dance at The Cairn - that is the hotel filled now , so if you want to join the 88 other members phone me very soon.

Hope to see you at the next Ossett meeting.

Regards

Terry

Sad News From Centre 8

2009-09-29T17:32:00.004+01:00

After the sad accident with Ken and Jackie, with Ken suffering a broken leg and Jackie with pains to her legs we thought that would be it for the bad news, but sadly I have just heard that our friends Bob and Marie from C8 had a bad accident last weekend on their way home from a Centre weekend in Wales. A slow speed crash to avoid a tractor has left them both in Shrewsbury hospital after an air lift for Marie. Bob has had an operation to repair his badly damaged ankle while Marie has a fracture to the skull/cheek bone and some serious cuts and bruises.

C8 are doing everything to help them at this time , but a phone call will def brighten their day. You can call anytime on 07900047480 and it would be well received.

We all wish all our casualties in the VSOC a speedy recovery

Terry

Centre Update

2009-09-23T20:10:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

a big thanks to "Gravel Graham" for a brilliant ride out last sunday. Excellent weather and his route, as always, was the best - cheers mate!

This Friday a group of us are travelling down to the Cambridge area to attend Centre 10's late party. The actual party is on Saturday night, but as the weather is looking good we will be camping for the weekend - so if you fancy a good weekend we are leaving Katies kitchen / Frankies diner just after Blyth services on A1 southbound leaving at 3pm - if you need more info give me a call on 07974952237.

Lastly tomorrow, Thursday 24th we are meeting up at 7pm at the Flying Horse Ossett for the run over to the "Snooty Fox" at Wakefield for the "mods and rockers " night. Ivan's newly formed band are playing and it has the makings of a good night. A good excuse to give your bike a run out me thinks.

A few more dvd's are on the club YouTube site now - more recently of the wedding / summer party weekend in Doncaster - go to www.youtube.com/5staryorkies - thanks to Mark for updating this site.

Regards to you all,

Terry

Late September News

2009-09-17T21:25:00.002+01:00

Hi Yorkies

this sunday (Sept 20th ) "Gravel Graham" will be leading a ride departing from McDonalds on Stocksbridge By Pass at 10am our destination is around Derbyshire with stops for a late breakfast and on to the National Arboretum at Arlewass forecast is good so i hoper we get a good turnout for Grahams efforts

Later in the week Thursday 24th sept ,,,we will be leaving The Flying Horse - Ossett at 7pm and riding / driving over to the Snooty Fox in Wakefield to be part of a Mods and Rockers night with Ivans band featuring there , scooter and bike clubs have been invited, again we hope this will tempt you out

Wedding Weekend and Yorkies Summer Party

2009-07-25T21:35:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

It's with great pleasure that we can view pictures that are coming in, here is a link to Kerry's pictures that we hope you will enjoy http://kerryrawsonbikes.fotopic.net/c1729100.html and http://kerryrawsonbikes.fotopic.net/c1730209.html she has taken some brilliant shots of the whole weekend.

Alternatively go to our holding web link at http://terry-yorkies950.fotopic.net/

In time Mark's, Bev's and Kerry's pictures will be on the Yorkies web site.

Once again thanks to everyone for making the weekend something very special

Terry and Sue xx

Terry and Sue's Wedding and Yorkies Summer Party

2009-07-19T18:29:00.006+01:00

Having just returned from the weekend at Doncaster Rugby Club, we wish to thank Kev, Jen, Maggi and Chris for their superb organisation skills, and also thank all the Yorkies and VSOC members for making our wedding day a very special occasion. The Yorkies Party was also a brilliant event and you can all be proud that we can arrange a brilliant Bit of A Do !.

As has been said before non biking people have said that we really do know how to party, and judging by the faces sunday morning, C5 got it right !!!!

We would like to thank everyone for there good wishes, cards and wonderful gifts, we feel very humble that we have such fantastic and generous friends.

Thank you all for being part of our wedding,

love from Terry and Sue xxx

News update

2009-07-13T18:39:00.003+01:00

Hi ...a big thank you to Kev and all those that came on the pre wedding rideout, to see the route that Kev had arranged. I'm sure our visiting bikers will enjoy the scenic tour of Doncaster with Tom leading the way to the Rugby club, it made a bit of a good ride.

Congratulations to Jason - Paul and Judy Soo's son who experienced his first group ride after passing his test last week. he is pictured on his new bike - thanks to parents, and I'm sure we will be seeing more of Jason on our ride outs.

After testing the routes it was time for Mark to do a few trial shots in Doncaster Town Centre - thanks to Jackie for standing in for Sue, who refused to come as she wants surprises !!!

We will be at Doncaster Rugby Club from around 9am on Friday 17th to set up the flag and banners, you are more than welcome to arrive at your conveniences. Food and hot/cold beverages will be available from early afternoon and throughout the weekend. As well as it being Terry and Sue's wedding it is also our Centre's summer party, we hope you will be able to come for the day or even better the whole weekend.

Finally take a look at Mark's Yorkies video site go to
www.youtube.com/5staryorkies favourite this as Mark will be adding videos from time to time.

Hope you will join us over the weekend and regards to you all,

Terry (events rep)

Events update

2009-07-04T13:50:00.002+01:00

Hi All,

Just a reminder that its Mick and sandies rideout this Sunday (5th July) to an unknown destination but Mick has asked that we leave Squires at 10am sharp.

They have put a lot of prep in to this ride, and we hope you can find time off to support their efforts.

Regarding our Centre holiday to Luxemborg (30th April to May 8th 2009), of the 20 caravans available on site with Eurocamp 19 have been booked - we therefore have 1 remaining caravan left, so if you fancy this please ring as soon as possible.

For all those booked, please let me or Don have your £50 deposit at our next Osset meeting on 7th July. We will need names of people in your party / bike details / if taking a trailer / and if you have your own personal travel insurance.

To view our destination go to http://www.eurocamp.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=Campsites.ResortOverView&ver=1&Mastercode=114

With only 2 weeks away from our Wedding and the Yorkies summer party, Sue and myself really hope we get to see you over the weekend, you will be more than welcome for the whole weekend or just the day. Camping is available at the rugby club or there are numerous travel lodge style hotels very close by.

We have a web site http://terryandsue.gettingmarried.co.uk/ that will give you more details about the weekend, please feel free to upload a picture if you are coming, you will make 1 lady very happy.

To help fund the Friday side of the weekend John and Julie hope you can find a raffle prize for our Centre, thanks to all those already donated, but to put on a good selection John and Julie would like some more, many thanks for this as it helps our Centres funds.

Regards to you all and we hope to see you very soon,

Terry (events and rideouts)

Trike Owners - trike show needs you

2009-07-04T13:34:00.001+01:00

Message from Bob at Yorkshire Trikers.

City Centre Motor Show Sunday 2 August 2009 11am - 4pm at various locations within Sheffield city centre.

We have been asked to put on a show of trikes in Sheffield City Centre. For the past two years Sheffield city centre motor show has attracted approximately 20,000 more visitors into the city centre than on a normal Sunday. They plan to make the 2009 event even bigger and better, with more vehicles and motorbikes of all types, and your participation can make all the difference.

Please email Bob on bob@yorkshiretrikers.co.uk or call on 07703 463 979 if you are interested in joining the Yorkshire Trikers stand on the day to show off your trike, if you don't reply or call then you will not be in the show.

Bob

Congrats to James and Jo

2009-06-29T23:46:00.005+01:00

the Yorkies congratulate James and Jo and all the Butler family, following the wedding of James and Jo on Saturday 27th June 09.

We wish them all the best for the future.