Hello again all. For those who would like to ride along behind dad’s hearse on Monday the 8th, the hearse will be passing Fendick’s fisheries at about 10:40-10.45am.
Simon Robinson
Members attending 24. Guests 2.
Sorry to report co-founder of the section and long serving member, Brian Robinson passed away 6th May 2026. It would be fitting to hold a minutes silence to remember him. The funeral will be held on Monday 8th June 2026 at Mintlyn Crematorium, Kings Lynn, at 11.30 am. (no other details at this time)
Apologies for absence. Paul Davis, Paul Ward. Both have continuing medical issues.
Tue 26th May - Club night. Our thanks to Petet Ebbs for the evening run from the clubhouse. Followed by business and fellowship.
Wed 3rd June - Inter-Section meet with Anglian Section. 12.00 noon The Five miles From Anywhere Inn. Upware, near Ely Cambs, CB7 5ZR
Sunday 7th June - The summer run. Start at Lings, Watton high Street, IP25 6AH. 10.00 for 10.30 start. Cafe nearby open for breakfast. 30 miles run. Details to follow on Future Events page.
Sunday 7th June - Banbury run
Wed 10th June - Ride a bike night social meet. The Old Bell, 1 Bell Lane, Saham Toney. IP25 7HD From 6 ish.
Sunday 21st June - The early birds run. Dick Fendick 07990 501148. Details to follow on Future Events page.
Sunday 28th June - Inter-Section meet with Anglian and Ipswich Sections from 12.00 noon. The Woolpack Inn Fornham St. Martin, bury St, Eds. IP31 1 SW.
Tues 30th June - Club night and evening run organised by Peter Ebbs. Start 6.30 prompt.
Sad to report that dad Brian Robinson passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday night. Both James Robinson and I were with him.
Sad news indeed, a big loss to the Section, he will be missed greatly.
Dad, Brian Robinson’s funeral will be at 11:30 on Monday 8th June at Mintlyn crematorium in King’s Lynn, followed by a gathering to raise a glass/cup of tea to him at Fendick’s Fisheries at lunchtime after.
For all the latest news go to the VMCC main website https;//vmcc.net.
Or a really good read of past issues of the Journal for members of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club. `The Vintage & Classic Motor Cycle'
(These can be accessed online from the VMCC Website)
Entry forms are now available for the annual `Banbury Run', Sunday 7th June 2026
The Founders Relay Rally will not go ahead this year. In it's place, will be a Baton Relay Rally in celebration of the 80th Anniversary
of the formation of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club.
(We hope to see many of you on the road, during the year, in support, as our Founder would have wished).
Our annual Pre-31 Run will again include Girder Fork machines, with the same very successful format as previous years.
The date is confirmed as Sunday 11th October 2026. Starting from Fendick's Fishery / Hubble's Cafe' 10:00 for 10:30am
(Hubble's Cafe' will be open from 09:00am, for those desiring breakfast before setting off!) A run of approx. 60 miles in total,
with a lunch stop at The Cressingham Windmill Inn, Nr. Swaffham, Norfolk, and a return route to Hubble's Cafe, for Tea and Cake.
Worthy of a mention...
Our Congratulations go to member Carlos Vieira, winning the John Abraham Memorial Run
riding his 1925 AJS, taking part in the annual Anglian Section event. Well Done Carlos!
Well done John Walden, for entering his first Pioneer Run, albeit on a borrowed 1914 Premier machine. The run being organised
by the Sunbeam MCC, catering for machines manufactured before 1915. The Pioneer Plus Run caters for later machines, up to 1930.
John did finish, but not without running out of fuel (running on a very rich setting) with approximately four miles to go: trusting
machine owner Simon, was on hand to help out. John had remarked; " this was by far the most fun I've had on two wheels"
John and friends had a most enjoyable day, taking part in this annual event, with all arriving at the finish..
The date for this years 'Founders Day', at Stanford Hall, is confirmed as Sunday 19th July 2026
A great day out...with something for everyone!
