Rain!
As you all may have noticed, it’s been a touch damp of late!
Unfortunately this has caused problems for fellow MAG members and two rallies.
Two of Glos MAG were flooded out of their homes in Gloucester, also other Glos MAG members are (at the time of writing) without water or power, it is hoped that things will soon be back to normal.
The A38 MCC rally that was to be held at Court Farm on the 20-22 July had to be moved at the last minute due to water logging of the camping area.
The A38er’s did well to move to the White Lion in Cambridge on the A38, and still have a reasonably good time. Glos MAG went along to show support after they had rung themselves out.
However The Mingers rally at Lower Lode just outside of Tewkesbury was hardest hit as the Severn burst its banks and flooded the campsite.
It is believed 4 bikes were lost and some tents, rallyists going to the rally found themselves cut off from the campsite and roads being closed behind them.
One of our members caught up in the flood was offered refuge by locals but ended up helping to rescue their belongings as the floodwater kept rising. Here is what Glos MAG member Den has to say:
We’re doing ok. Two of our members that I know of so far have been flooded out and had to leave home. The pub we meet in has been flooded.
A lot of us have no water (me included) and did loose power for a bit. It’s a bit of a nightmare but we’re coping. We have found a new pub that we are going to try out tonight anyway so will let you know how it goes.
The Mingers rally at the Lower Lode was a bit of a wash out. Apparently 4 Bikes were lost in the floods and they had to be evacuated.
Bev still has water so as you can imagine her shower is getting good use. Mind, I think that’s because she can’t put up with the smell.
If the pub works out I think we might be putting on a skittle match (yes there is an alley) and might raise funds for the flood appeal. No excuses for no one coming cause there’s a big car park and it’s in the city centre amazing isn’t it?
To cheer us all up Glos MAG got best turned out club at the A38ers rally so we have a lovely new plaque to go in our new pub See you all soon. Den
Calne bike day.
The location of the stand was a bit out of the way in a small car park off the main road; however, the green where we were last year was sodden.
3 memberships were taken, one being a renewal the others new members, and some interest was shown in the Bristol bike show party, GWR and the run from the Lyseley Arms on the following day.
There were some very tasty bikes on show so all in all it was a good day out. If you haven’t paid a visit to this event yet, I would recommend you put it on the to do list for next year. Bill P
Mid-Wilts Pet Food Run
Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital -This years annual run was not as well attended as previous years due to the lovely summer we are having, around 30 people attended with donations of over a hundred pounds plus food.
Bristol MAG no After Show Party
Although there is no Bristol Bike Show this year the after show party will still take place at the Saracens Rugby Club, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol. Phone Clare for directions. Camping. Raffle. Live Band. BBQ. Sadly there is no Bristol Bike Show this year but it will be back next year. Come along and support our not After Show Party & help raise funds for MAG as well as having a great time. Tickets: Advance £5. £6 otg.
Tickets & Information: 0117 3779429 Clare
Swindon MAG AGM
Swindon MAG will be holding their AGM at the Brown Jack, 1 Priors Hill, Wroughton, Wilts, SN4 0RT. Start 8:30 pm. All local MAG members welcome.
GWR 2007
The GWR 2007 rally is being held at Kingston Seymour, North Somerset. Tickets: £8 Pre-book Cheques should be made payable to Weston & North Somerset MAG, available from: The Troll, 293 Stowey Road, Yatton, North Somerset, BS49 4QT. With SAE, or £10 on the gate. Patch for first 150 Information: 01934 838535
Weston-super-BikeFest
Weston MAG hold their annual Free Bikefest in Weston on the 4th August on the Town Square (behind the Winter Gardens) from 10 am til 4p, all donations go to the Freewheelers EVS. Polish up the Ol’ steed and bring it along, there will be trophies for Best in Show, Bets Paint, Best Engineering, Best Trike, Best Custom and Best Classic.
And once again we have been invited by Scrumpies MCC to their party at Court Farm, for which there is a Fee.
August Events
- 3-5 Yorkshire MAG Yorkshire Pudding. Information: 0870 774 3568
- 4 Weston & North Somerset MAG Westonsuper-BikeFest -The Town Square, Weston- Super-Mare, North Somerset. 10am to 4:30pm. Bring wot you ride. Free Event. Information: 01934 838535
- 7-9 North East MAG Skivers Info: 07752 378083 12 North East MAG Whitley Bay Festival of Motorcycles -Beaconsfield, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, NE30 4JF. Further Info: 0870 774 3548 or at: http://www.whitleybayfestivalofmotorcycles.co.uk
- 18 Bristol MAG Bristol MAG no After Show Party Info: 01173 779429 24-26 Melbray Bikers (MAG Affiliated Club) 7th Pie In The Sky. Info 01664 812889 31-2 Wozwolf RC (MAG Affiliated Club) Wozwolf 2007 The X-Rated. Info 07814 986155
September Events
- 1-2 Halifax MAG Headless in Halifax Rally The Causeway Foot, Ogden, Halifax. Tickets: £5 Pre-book or OTG. No patches. Information: 01422 321778
- 2 Southampton MAG Southampton MAG Bike Show - Info 0791 563 0268
- 4 Swindon MAG Swindon MAG AGM
- 7-9 Weston & North Somerset MAG GWR 2007. Info: 01934 838535
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