On Sunday July 23rd I decided to get up early for a journey to Jack Hill for the Ton-Up Day. I set two alarm clocks shades of my time in pharmaceuticals (belt & Braces practice). The weather was dull and damp but I was not going to miss what I consider to be one of the major events on the club calendar.
I arrived at about 10am. Steve was there to welcome me and find a good parking space. After a cup of coffee I had a wander around the bikes and stalls. To my surprise ex-member Alison and Terry were running a stall selling bike related items.
I also met Vinnie, Johnny and Sam who were going on to Stanford Hall for the VMCC Founders Day. Meanwhile I went inside the café to get a seat to watch the Rapiers tribute band to the Shadows with guest singer Graham Fenton. Sian and Sue were in attendance with Sian acting as disc jockey once again. It was sad not to see Chester there but I did signed his Memorial Book.
Coming out of the café I met a very unhappy Vinnie and Co. who had just got back from Stanford Hall. A rather disappointing show and not cheap to get in either. At about 3pm I decided to head for home down the M1 which was OK until Bedford then into a huge traffic jam which meant filtering down the middle for nearly ten miles and luckily missing the thunder storm.
I arrived home after a great day out dry and very tired.
Bob Brooks
Unfortunately the Busy Bees had two venues on the same day Jack’s Hill and the Chiltern Open Air Museum so while some supported Jacks Hill, Brian and l supported the Chiltern Open Air Nuseum.
Judy had come down from Wales to go to Jack’s Hill but as the weather did not look good and she had all ready got wet coming down decided to come with us.
On arrival George came in just behind us there was already quite a few biker on sight.
We were all given a voucher for a free drink which is always welcome.
It was Judy’s first time at the museum so she had so much to see while Brian and l took more time going around the show looking at all the vehicles on show.
While going around we bumped into Karen, Steve and Frank who were showing their classic cars .
Big Dave and his son Ian also were there not so many had turned up this year as so many other advents were on the same day.
Lucky the weather turned out to be just right with a bit of sunshine not to hot we missed all the shows others advents had the same day.
Judy treated us to a cream tea in the lovely little cafe which finished the day of fine.
Really enjoyed this show every year and the club is always made so welcome.
Brilliant day out looking forward to next year.
Pat and Brian
Arrived at Denham two minutes before 9 am and last ones as usual. There were six bikes in total waiting. Bob Norman with his friend, Steve, Sam, Bob and Kath, Rene (potential new member) Gordon, Brian and myself.
This must have been one of the most enjoyable ride for a long time as the weather was perfect and nobody got lost on the way there. The roads were very quiet and so we arrived just before 10 am. Colin had made his own way there as he arrived just a few minutes earlier.
After getting our selfies taken it was time for drinks and so we made our way to the cafeteria for teas and coffees. This is where we bumped into Laurie. As this was Kath’s first visit at Brooklands Bob and Kath left us to have a good look around the museum which has vast displays of Brooklands related Motoring, Aviation, Second World War Wellington bomber, Concorde and also has London Transport Bus Museum. The largest privately owned collection of London busses in the world.
Brian and l decided to have another drink and a sit down. As the Hill Top Climb had already begun there were no queues in the cafeteria and even managed to find a table. Whilst eating our sandwiches we could see all the bike coming back down the hill. Laurie, Sam and Rene also joined us.
After lunch we had a good look around the stalls and the Museum where we met up with Linda from the Ace Café and Gary from the 59 Club. Max had brought two of his Norton’s to the show which were on display at Norton’s Club Stand. We also met John, Colin, Dave and Margret for a little chat before they wondered off for a look round the stalls.
As the sun was shining Brian and l had a lie down on the grass to enjoy the weather. After around thirty minutes or so it was getting hotter and hotter and so we decided to head for home. A great day out and it was nice to meet so many people.
Going home on the M25 was very busy so I was please to get indoors and enjoy the rest of the afternoon in our garden taking in the late afternoon sun.
Pat
