Weather forecast for the Ace cafe reunion was strong winds and heavy showers so we were very unsure of how many members would turn up.
We loaded the van up the night before setting off about 6am the next morning. We had very good journey down although near Dorking on the M25 we ran into lots of mist and clouds but the nearer we got to Brighton it seemed to brighten up.
Arriving at around 7:30 we were very surprised to see blue sky with gentle breeze. Steve, Brian and myself with some help from one of the other stall holders we had the gazebo up in no time and kettle was boiling for the first drink of the day. Brian started digging into the rolls for his breakfast.
Soon after Judy and George turned up followed by Johnny at around 8am. Sun was shining wished l had brought my shorts?
Soon more of our Bee’s gang started turning up. Sue, Roger, Laurie, lan, Dee, Max, Harry and even Bob who had come down by train and many more members.
We enjoyed listing to the lively rock & roll band who were opposite our gazebo across the street. We also managed to get bread pudding curtsey of the 59 Club.
There were many bikes a few were very unusual and some very interesting unfortunately because of the weather forecast it was not as busy as the last few years.
All our members enjoyed tea & coffee followed by sausages rolls, lemon drizzle and fruit cake that l had made at the Bee’s hospitality gazebo. The weather had started to change and it was getting colder and cloudier so at about one o’clock we had a quick short sharp shower.
But by early afternoon some of the biker had started to make their way home as more black clouds started to arrive.
By 3:30 pm most of the bikes had gone and so we decided to pack up and made our way home. At about 4:30 it started to rain.
Not a bad journey home although when we hit the M25 the rain was now very heavy.
Arrived home at 7:30pm by this time the rain had stopped so had time to unload the van before the next shower. Had a nice quiet evening before bed time.
Thank you to all our Busy Bee gang for visiting our stand at Brighton as you make our day worthwhile. A brilliant day out.
Pat 

Got to Hilton Hotel at around 11am for our annual Busy Bee re-union. Club gazebo was already up and tables and chairs were out. There were quite a few members already there and the hotel staff were busy setting up the tables for hot and cold drinks.

This event is always well attended each year as members look forward to catching up whole year’s gossips, holiday stories and any projects they may be involved with. The weather was looking good to start off with but showers had been forecast for later that day.

As the day went on more and more members started turning up along with few non-members but regulars. We also had Lynda Patterson who joined us this year. I met Lynda on a ride-out sometime back and had invited her on many of our club runs but for one reason or the other it just never happened. She rides a trike with most amazing paint work from children’s film called Frozen. Anyone who looks at her trike cannot help but admire the art work and talk about the paint work.

We had our traditional bike show and trophies were awarded to the winners in following categories.

For Best British Café Race went to Malcolm Wholehouse for Green Panther
For Best Cafe Racer went Terry for BSA 
For Best Custom went to Dave Martin for his Triumph Flat Tracker
For Best American went to Vinnie for his Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
For Best European went to our Japanese friend for his BMW VBV 690R
And finally
Ian received an award for Beast Club member.

The weather was turning cloudy and there was heavy moisture in the air but luckily it stayed dry long enough for us to enjoy the day. After more drinks and banter it was time to head home.
Many thanks to Pat & Brian for setting up the club gazebo, Laurie for liaising with staff of Hilton Hotel in accommodating us and for arranging catering for the day.

Vinnie   

Potters bar classic car and bike show is all for charity it’s only a small advent we enjoyed it so much last year and decided to support it again this year although it is not a club run 
We had so many members turn up.
Ian Mick Keith Steve Laurie Bob Brooks Bob Norman Frank George Len Roger and Sue 
Harry who payed up his membership ( better late than never Harry) 
Brian brought tea coffee to make drinks for all our members but unfortunately forgot the most important appliance the kettle must be an age thing l think l will be packing for Brighton next month for our next busy bee venue.
There were only about five stalls this year all for charity’s but to make up for it there were so many brilliant classic cars and bikes on show and lucky the weather held up with no rain.
Plenty of food with hog roast barque beer tent teas coffee and cakes .
Guess how many balloons in the car to win £50 pounds
There was a good turn out with many people turning up all throughout the day.
It was great to see Karen and steve .
Good news for Karen this week your looking great so glad your on the mend looking forward to seeing you at more venue.
Steve s trike always makes a big hit at bike shows it’s has been lovingly made from scratch by steve admired by all great talent well done.
I enjoyed the day and l think about every one else did looking forward to next year a great little show well organised.
Take care all hope to see you at our reunion at Hilton hotel Watford on Sunday 3rd. Sep 
Pat