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HILLBILLIES MCC DECEMBER 2006 NEWSLETTER
MEETING:
Thanks to all who attended the last meeting. They’re
getting bigger each month! Lots of new faces, & names
to remember! Thanks to Libby for our lovely supper.
CLUB
NEWS: Our club photo & some Port Patrick photos
are now on the site. Thanks to Grumph & Wing. Our rock
night went well & our Irish visitors had a great time.
Both clubs have sent their thanks to us, for our hospitality
& friendship. Hopefully some of us will make the trip
over the water next year, to share some happy times with
them.
TOY
RUN: The Fugitives MCC from Dumfries, are having
a toy run on Sat.19th Dec. Meet at Dumfries & Galloway
College car park at 1.30pm. for a short run around the town.
(route issued on the day) and back to town centre at 2.30pm
for photos, in the square. Please bring an UNWRAPPED toy,
book or game for any age of child.
CLOTHING:
If anyone needs new gear, see Derek. He has a good selection
of jackets, hoodies, t-shirts & hats etc. Good ideas
for xmas prezzies maybe ?
FOR
SALE: Harley Davidson Sportster XL883L, 3800 miles,
10/06/05 reg. £4,250.00 - Call Fran Hazlett 07949-460090.
Kawasaki
VN800 custom, red, MOT. Till July 07 - Call Lesley for contact
no.
Kick
bag & bracket, like new, £50.00 - Call Shona 07753-111038
XMAS
CARDS: A lovely selection of CLIC SGT charity cards
are available from May Gilchrist at the Malcom Sgt House,
Prestwick.
NEW MEMBERS: Welcome to Lez & Sandra
Ritchie from Troon. Also Kevin & ShirleyAnn from Kilmarnock.
New member total is now 76.
ROCK
NIGHTS & PARTIES - “Taz Racing”,
(mini moto team, from Kilmarnock) are having a rock night
on Sat.16thDec. at the Hunting Lodge, Kilmarnock. £6.00
on the door & “The Junkyard Dawgs” are playing.
“The
Mouldy Old Rock Club” is on Tues 26th Dec at the Station
Hotel in Ayr - £7.00 per ticket.
Also,
on Tues 26th Dec “The Penetrations” are playing
at the Masonic Lodge, London Rd, Kilmarnock. Pay at the
door.
TIP
OF THE MONTH: - Remember to test the fairy lights
BEFORE you put them on your xmas tree!
NEXT
MEETING: Wed. 27th Dec. 7.30pm for 8pm. The Ballochmyle
Inn. It will be a short meeting, followed by a xmas party
with lots of good old rock music, dancing & a tasty
supper.
AGM:
To be arranged. Probably Wed. 31st Jan., but will let you
know at next meeting.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL & BE SURE TO TAKE CARE ON
THOSE ROADS!
Thanks,
Lesley.
Comment from Grumph... Re website, got a load of photos
to throw on line, so dont worry, I am getting to it. Photos
are a bit more fiddly and more importantly time consuming
than updating the text in the newsletter. Bear with me..
At least I made a start before the last meeting!!
HILLBILLIES MCC NOVEMBER 2006 NEWSLETTER
MEETING:
Thanks to all who attended the last meeting. Thanks also
to Stevie & Libby Lyle for another great supper. It’s
always appreciated!
CLUB
NEWS: As mentioned in the September newsletter,
we will be having our club group photo taken at the dance.
Most of us will be there & hopefully looking our best?!!
Its probably the best time to have it taken.
SPECIAL
CLUB NEWS: Congratulations to Rab & Shelly,
from Drongan, on the birth of their wee girl, Erin. A lovely
wee sister for Arran.
XMAS
DANCE: Tickets are available from Stevie Green
01290-551889. Please remember to bring a raffle prize with
you, if you can. So far we have a £50. tattoo voucher
from Neil Sinclair, a leather waistcoat and some motorbike
ornaments to raffle. There are 17 or so, Northern Irish
bikers, coming over for our dance. Some of us met some of
them at the Quay Vipers rally in September. They’re
a great crowd and they certainly know how to party! They’ll
be staying in the Thistle Inn, in Cumnock. To clear up any
confusion, our band for the night is “5 Wheel Drive”.
Grumph and Alec will be providing some classic rock tunes
too.
CHARITIES:
Lindsay McCrindle has done her skydive and raised £250.
for Hansell Village. Well done to her for her bravery!
PARTIES:
If anyone is having any parties (birthdays, xmas, new year
etc) over the next couple of months, or if you know of any
rock nights that are worth a visit, let me know and I’ll
mention them in the next newsletter. We are party loving
bikers, not hibernating bears! Lets not let the cold weather
stop us from socialising!
FOR
SALE: if anyone has anything for sale, please let
me know in time for the next newsletter.
NEW
MEMBERS: welcome to Jimmy Carroll, from Ayr. Member
total is now 72.
WHY
OF THE MONTH: Why do they use sterilized needles
for death by lethal injection ?
NEXT
MEETING: Wed 29th Nov. 7.30pm for 8pm.
SEE YOU AT THE DANCE. LESLEY.
HILLBILLIES
MCC OCTOBER 2006 NEWSLETTER
MEETINGS:
As autumn has arrived, we’ll be holding meetings just
once a month. The LAST Wednesday of each month.
CLUB
NEWS: For anyone who knew Simon & Angie, from
Australia, you’ll be happy to hear that Angle is pregnant
& they are both happy & well. They send their best
wishes to all their Hillbillie pals in Scotland & promise
to come back again, one day!
Our shooting day went very well & our top three guys
were;
Neil – 12 shots, Raymond – 11 shots, & Rab
– 9 shots. We will be having an annual shooting competition,
from next year, for those who are interested. It was a lot
of fun & good to get out into the country for a change.
We even saw ORANGE sheep!
BIG
CLUB NEWS: In case you haven’t already heard,
we won the trophy for the largest club, at the Quay Viper’s
Snakebite rally, in Northern Ireland. We were very happy
bikers indeed! And the celebrating was great! For those
of you who weren’t able to make it, you really should
come with us next year, as you would love it! It’s
a fantastic rally, with excellent bands, people, food, camping
facilities, stalls & bike show. Well worth the trip
across the water! If anyone has photos of that weekend,
could you please put them on a disc & bring them to
the next meeting for Grumph, so he can put them on the website
? PLEASE?
CHARITIES:
Lindsay McCrindle’s sky dive was cancelled, due to
bad weather, & will now be taking place on Sat 28th
Oct. Maybe some of us could go along to support her?
BANDS:
If anyone knows of any good bands for future dances/rock
nights, could you please give your suggestions to Scott
Currie.
ROCK
NIGHTS: The Mouldy Old Rock Club`s venue has changed
to the Station Hotel, Ayr. Please check local press for
dates.
Remember, the Loudoun MCC`s birthday bash is in Galston,
on Sat 14th Oct. £5.00, includes wee supper, phone
Pauline for tickets. 01560-321791
There’s a rock night being held at Prestwick cricket
club, on Sat 21st Oct. £3.00 at the door.
HALLOWEEN
PARTY: There’s a FANCY DRESS party at the
Ballochmyle Inn, on Fri 27th Oct. from 7pm till late. £2.00
at the door, all proceeds going to Crosshouse hospital’s
kidney dialysis unit. A fun night, with games, quizzes,
prizes, giveaways & cider, drinks promo. Sounds good
to me!
XMAS DANCE: Tickets for our own club`s dance on
Fri 17th Nov should be available at the next meeting, or
phone Julie & Stevie Green to reserve tickets. Please
bring raffle prize donations to the next meeting, or with
you, on the night. Maybe ask local businesses, or your own
place of work, for raffle donations?
WANTED:
Front left foot peg for a Honda C B 500. Call Andrew Murphy
on 07706-876294
FOR
SALE: Yamaha R 600, Y reg. 2001, MOT`d & taxed,
private reg., serviced regularly, immaculate condition,
£3200. O.N.O.
Suzuki R M 125cc scrambler, with spare back tyre, £325.
O.N.O.
Call Mark Ramsay on 07878-968389
NEW
MEMBERS: Welcome to Andrew Murphy, from Cumnock.
( who’s nickname is Muff, which is quite funny, as
he is member 69! )
Welcome to Davie Southgate, also from Cumnock, & Janie
Lea, from Troon.
Our member total is now 71.
WHY
OF THE MONTH: Why can’t you buy MOUSE flavoured
cat food?
NEXT MEETING: Wed. 25th Oct. 7.30pm. for
8pm.
SEE YOU ALL SOON,
LESLEY
HILLBILLIES MCC SEPTEMBER 2006 NEWSLETTER
MEETING:
Thanks to all who attended the last two meetings. Thanks
also to Stevie & Libby for another great supper! Hopefully
their beer garden will be open soon & we can all enjoy
a drink & a ciggie out there. (Might need to wear our
thermals though!)
CLUB
NEWS: The date for our activity/shooting day is
Sun 17thSept at Jamesy McColm’s grounds in Muirkirk.
Anyone wanting to go, please be at the Ballochmyle Inn,
at 11am as we’ll be leaving at 11.15am.
CHARITIES:
Anyone wishing to sponsor Lindsay McCrindle for her sky
dive, on Sun 24thSept (in aid of Hansel Village), Please
give your donations to Helen or Jock McCrindle at the next
meeting. She’s a brave lassie!
FOR
SALE: Yamaha XJ600 Bre Diversion, £600. or
£700. with M.O.T. Call Jock McCrindle 01290-551936
Yamaha
XJR 1300 SP, M.O.T`d, taxed, full service history, £3000.
no offers Call Geordie Taylor 07886-288643
CLOTHING:
Our new supplier is called HAWKWIND SPORTS from Crosshouse.
Derek is the man to see if you need new gear.
Would anyone be interested in buying either a mug or a t
shirt bear, with our club logo on them? Xmas is coming &
they’d make quite good gifts? Call me for more details
if you’re interested.
ROCK
NIGHTS/DANCES: The Loudon MCC are having a birthday
bash on Sat 14th Oct at the Barr social club, Henrietta
St, Galston. 7.30pm - 1am. £5.00 per ticket (includes
a wee supper) Grumph & Alec will provide the sounds.
Call Pauline for tickets 01560-321791.
The
next few MOULDY OLD ROCK CLUB nights are Sat.30thSept, Sat
28thOct, Sat 25thNov, & their Xmas night is Tues 26thDec.
You can get tickets on the door but you may have to pre
book Xmas ones.
XMAS
DANCE: Our own club’s dance is Fri 17thNov
at the Mauchline club. 5 WHEEL DRIVE / BIG LICKS are our
band for the night & Grumph & Alec will be doing
their thing too. Tickets will be available next month.
CLUB
PHOTO: We have decided that our club photo will
be taken at our Xmas dance. It’s probably the best
time, as most of us will be there. In the meantime, please
send me your individual photos of yourselves & your
bikes so we can get them on the website.
NEW
MEMBERS: Welcome to Tim McPate & his lady,
Denise. A lovely couple who, I’m sure, will wear their
patches proudly. Also, welcome to John Kelly who has come
over to us, from the Ayrshire Touring MCC. We’re glad
to have you John! Welcome back, to Bert Cole! It’s
good to see you again mate. Our new member total is now
68.
PORT
PATRICK: Well, what a weekend we had! A great time
was had by all, despite the wind & rain! Unfortunately
the gazebo died a death. At 7am on the Sunday morning, it
was upside down, with its broken poles in the air. Quite
a sad sight! Don’t worry though, as I have a few folk
to call about hiring or buying another one for next year.
A much more sturdy one !
WHY OF THE MONTH: Why do folk believe you
when you say there are 4 billion stars, yet check, when
you say the paint is wet?
NEXT MEETINGS: Wed 13thSept & Wed 27thSept
7.30pm for 8pm.
SEE YOU ALL SOON,
LESLEY
HILLBILLIES
MCC AUGUST 2006 NEWSLETTER
MEETING:
Hi everyone, hope you’re all well. The last meeting
was good, with lots of bikes parked up outside the pub again.
It was good to see Tim McPate again. (He’s on the
mend, after his bike accident) Scary scars though mate !
Thanks
again to Stevie & Libby for our tasty supper.
CLUB
NEWS: New members, Mark Ramsay & Lindsay Graham,
are now proud parents of a wee boy. He was born on the 15th
July & they have named him Jackson, after his Grandpa
! Congratulations to you both!
CHARITIES:
The club run to Crosshouse hospital went well with 14 or
so bikes. Both the dialysis unit & Brian Haynes were
delighted with their cheques. Keep a look out in the local
papers for a photo & write up about the event.
RALLIES:
About 30 Hillbillies turned up at the Ayrshire Touring MCC,
Studs in the mud rally, on the 29th July & we got the
prize for the biggest turn out. YEAH ! We didn’t have
much competition though as it wasn’t well attended
by other clubs. Unfortunately, I think the wet weather had
a lot to do with it. But for those of us who were there,
the rain never dampened our spirits & we partied on
till the wee small hours. Our thanks go to John Kelly &
his helpers from the A.T.MCC for a great night.
FOR
SALE: Anybody got anything they want to sell? Let
me know for the next letter.
ANNUAL
CAMP: David & I are just back from Port Patrick,
(we had to test drive the new car with the caravan!) &
while we were there we had a nosey at the campsite we’re
all going to at the end of the month. It looks great! Hopefully
we’ll all have a good weekend of partying.
ARE
YOU ALL READY TO PARTY?: If you can play an instrument,
bring it along & do your thing! Friday 25th –
Sunday 27th August at Castle Bay caravan park, Port Patrick.
Don’t forget now!
PHOTOS:
Well, so far I’ve had NO photos of any members &
their bikes? Now I know that none of you are camera shy,
so where are they? Please try to remember, maybe bring one
to the next meeting? We have a lot of really nice bikes
in this club & it would be great to be able to show
them off on our website, don’t you think? You could
put your photos onto a disc, if that’s easier for
you, & give the disc straight to Grumph so he can put
them on the website.
Also
photos from recent rallies. Alba West, Border Reivers, Kelso
Bikefest, Crosshouse Hospital run, Studs in the mud, &
any others you were at? PLEASE !!! I know you were there,
I’ve heard the stories, I’ve heard the rumours!
Let’s see the photographic evidence ! HA HA ! Something
about a member with multicoloured pubic hair?????? Mmmm,
wonder who that could have been eh ??????
WHY
OF THE MONTH: Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets
?
NEXT
MEETINGS: Wed 16th August & Wed 30th August
7.30pm for 8pm.
SEE YOU ALL SOON,
LESLEY
HILLBILLIES JULY 2006 NEWSLETTER MCC
MEETING:
Thanks to all who showed up for the last meeting. It was
nice to see so many bikes parked up outside the Ballochmyle
!
Thanks to Stevie & Libby for the lovely supper.
CLUB
NEWS: Jock Bisset has offered to run our activity
day, as he has the equipment that’s needed. This way
will be cheaper for us too. More info on this soon.
Alan
Cowan’s Norton won Best British Bike at the Alba West
rally recently. Well done Alan, it’s a bike to be
proud of!
Tim
Pate, (a soon to be new member) is out of hospital &
recovering at home from his nasty bike accident. (another
careless car driver who forgot to look in their mirrors
! DUH !) Hope you feel better soon pal.
Congratulations
to Stuart Young & his new bride, from Castle Douglas.
They were married on the 30th June. Well done guys &
all the best for your future together.
Congratulations
also to wee Alec & Lynette on the birth of their wee
girl, Hayley.
CLUB
DUES: Just a wee reminder that dues are paid at
the end of month meeting, & not at the mid. month meeting.
You can also pay in a lump sum if you like.
CHARITIES:
The run to Crosshouse hospital to present the cheque will
be on Sunday 23rd July. Meeting at the Ballochmyle at 1pm,
& leaving at 1.30pm.
MEDIA
MEMBER: Raymond McNally, (Mick) has offered to
be our
“media man”, so when the club do some charity
work etc. the public will know what we’re up to. We
might even get more donations or sponsors etc. ?
CLOTHING:
Call Derek if you need some new Hillbillie gear. We have
a new supplier & the quality of the clothes is great.
Remember that you can get your name on your sweatshirts
etc. now too. Could be a good idea for when you’ve
had too much “dizzy water” & forget who
you are !
Newelly`s already got his name on his t shirt, so he’ll
be ok !
FOR
SALE: Raymond is selling his Valkyrie. If you’re
interested, give him a call for more details. 07979-620724.
WANTED:
Has anyone got an unfinished bike or scooter project that
they’ve given up on or want to sell ? Please let me
know, as a guy I know from Troon, is looking for one to
keep him busy over the winter months.
RALLIES:
Check June issue of B.S.H. for details.
Kelso
bikefest 14th-16th July.
Studs
in the mud (Troon rugby club) Sat. 29th July. Phone John
Kelly for tickets. 01292-280620.
Rock`n`blues
Thurs. 27th-29th July.
Stormin`
the castle Fri.1st-3rd Sept.
Quay
Vipers snakebite rally (Northern Ireland) 22nd-25th Sept.
Remember
we have a special password code through the B.M.F. for discount
on rally tickets. Call me if you need it.
HOLIDAYS:
If anyone is interested in going to Donegal for a break,
the President of the Klousters mcc, Rob, has an 8 berth
mobile home that he rents out to fellow bikers. Call me
for more info.
ANNUAL
CAMP: Our Portpatrick weekend has been changed
to the
25th-27th Aug. as the campsite wasn’t available for
when we wanted to go. Apologies if that date doesn’t
suit everyone but there was nothing we could do about it.
NEW
MEMBERS: Welcome to Mick O’Connor from Galston.
Member total is now 64.
PHOTOS:
Could you all please send a photo of yourself & your
bike to me, as we’ll be making a “rogues gallery”
of us all for the website. My address is
currielesley@aol.com
WHY OF THE MONTH: Why doesn`t Tarzan have
a beard ?
NEXT
MEETING: Wed 26th July 7.30pm for 8pm.
SEE YOU ALL SOON,
LESLEY.
Hillbillies
MCC Newsletter, June 13th 2006:
MEETING: Hi everyone, hope you’re all enjoying
this recent spell of lovely weather. Great biking weather
eh? Anyway, the last meeting went well with Mag & Norrie's
presentation of crystal & an overnight voucher for the
Thistle hotel in Irvine. They were delighted & have
given us a gas barbeque for us all to use at our rallies
& get togethers. Thanks to them for that, (& the
lovely supper at the meeting) & we all wish them the
very best for their future!
CLUB
NEWS: For anyone interested in a club activity
day, there will be info at the next meeting on paint ball,
archery, quad biking & clay pigeon shooting. (Be there
if you want to join in the fun!)
CHARITIES:
£600 was raised for Brian Haynes, (a local boy with
kidney trouble) We will be organizing a run to Crosshouse
dialysis unit to present the cheque.
CLOTHING:
Derek can now get Hillbillie gear personalized for you.
Call him for more info.
RALLIES: Check May issue of B.S.H. for
details of rallies.
Farmyard - 16th to 18th June
Alba west - 23rd to 25th June
Cumnock music festival - 23rd to 25th June
Border Reivers MCC 10th blacksmith`s rally
- 23rd to 25th June
Kelso bike fest - 14th to 16th July
Ayrshire Touring MCC Studs in the mud rally
- Sat 29th July Troon rugby club. For tickets, call John
Kelly on 01292-280620.
Rock`N`Blues - Thurs 27th to 29th July
Bulldog bash - Thurs 10th to 13th Aug
Orkney Twats, twits, trot rally - Fri 25th
to 27th Aug
Nothern Ventureer Treffen rally, Caithness
- Fri 25th to 28th Aug
Stormin` the castle - Fri 1st to 3rd Sept
Quay Vipers snakebite rally - Fri 22nd
to 25th Sept (Northern Ireland)
PRESS COVERAGE: Would anyone like to take
on the job of “media member”? There was only
a small picture in the Ayrshire Post, about 3 weeks ago
& hardly any info about what we’d achieved, money
raised etc. A bit disappointing, considering the time and
effort we put in, and the generousity of local businesses
etc. If you can help, let me know please.
NEW
MEMBERS: We have 7 new club members;
Mark
& Lindsay from Mauchline.
Neil & Lillian from Galston
Phil & Gina from Galston
Mick from Newmilns.
Patches will be presented to you all at the next meeting.
A warm welcome to you. Total of members is now 63.
USEFULL
THINGS: Bothered by midges? I can help you there.
Avon, skin so soft, have a dry oil body spray which is known
to act as a repellent to the wee beggars. It’s great
& it smells nice too. (unisex) This stuff could solve
your camping nightmares! Give me a call if you’re
interested.
“WHY”
OF THE MONTH: Why do we always press harder on
the remote control, when we know it needs new batteries?
NEXT
MEETINGS: Wed 14th June & Wed 28th June 7.30pm
for 8pm
SEE YOU ALL SOON,
LESLEY
May
11th 2006: Big Jock is having a bit of a 50th do
after all, by having a wee night in the Myle this Saturday
night, 13th May. Guess he'll be singing that old Police number,
"BORN IN THE 50s".
There is club run on Sunday 14th, meeting at B&Q car park,
Stevenston/ Kilwinning roundabout at high noon. (Call a club
member to be sure of time).
The Hillbillies have organised a rock / party night in the
Ballochmyle Inn, Mauchline on Saturday night, May 20th, to
thank Mag & Norrie for all the support they have given
the club in the past few years. The pub changes hands in early
June. We would like to wish Steven all the best on his new
venture. Rock disco with Alec 'n' Grumph. This is also a fundraiser,
so any raffle prizes will be appreciated.
Mauchline Holy Fair falls on the following weekend, ie Sat
27th May. There is a disco in the Ballochmyle both the Sat
27th and Sunday 28th, for anyone who has any money left after
the weekend!
Next club meeting, Wednesday 31st May, usual 7.30 for 8. Let's
hope for the sun again, as it certainly brought the bikes
out last time.
Club
web pages now have a new FORUM for members and non members
to chat. See links at the right hand side of this page as
well as the home page.
HILLBILLIES MCC MAY 2006 NEWSLETTER
MEETING
- Thanks to all who attended the last two meetings. We had
quite a good turn out at both. As from this month, we will
be having two meetings per month. Dates will be discussed
at the next meeting on Wed 10th May. Thanks to the Ballochmyle
for our tasty supper.
THANKS
- We’ve had letters of thanks from Hansel Village
& Malcolm Sargent House for all our donations at Easter
time. They loved seeing all the bikes (& us of course)
& will put the money to good use. I will have thank
you letters, at the next meeting, for you to give to your
work places etc. who kindly donated. In total we raised
£1330 (EXCELLENT!)
WEB
SITE - I would like to thank Canadian Bob for all
his hard work, in the past, on the website. Cheers mate!
He has now stepped down & Grumph has taken over. Thanks
to you Grumph for your latest updates. The egg run pics
are great. Keep up the good work pal! If anyone has any
pics from the egg run, the party later that night, or from
the dance, could you please put them on a disc & give
them to Grumph for the photo gallery? Don’t e mail
them to him, as he still has a manky old dial up connection,
and hi res images take an age to download. Ta.
CLUB
NEWS - The dance, last Fri. was a great night.
Everyone seemed to enjoy it & we made a good sum for
the club. The O.C.Chopper sweatshirt from the New York fire
dept was auctioned off & raised £51.00. Thanks
to all who brought something for the raffle. We had more
prizes this time & it looked much better!
We
now have a club GAZEBO, (£80.00 from Homebase) &
big enough to party in! We’re all set for our summer
camp now!
C`MON SUNSHINE, WE’RE READY!
We
really have an excellent variety of bikes in our club now.
A very colourful bunch! Willie has just got a lovely Kawasaki
Eliminator 600 & Wing`s got a brand new H.D. Street
bob. Jock M`s got a shiny, new H.D. Ultra Classic &
Jock L`s got the most awesome looking custom bike you’ve
ever seen! All the way from America too.
WANTED
- Does anyone have, or know of a wee 50cc moped or small
bike of up to 125cc for sale? If so, please contact Willie
Orr on 07731 486018, or contact us here at the Hillbillies.
FOR
SALE - If you have anything to sell, let me know
for next month’s letter. It’s not too late for
a spring clean you know!
ANNUAL CAMP - We’ll be going back
to Port Patrick again, this year, but staying on a different
campsite. Some of the club went for a run last Sun to check
it out & it seems fine. We’ll need to decide on
a date that suits as many of us as poss. More info at the
next meeting.
OTHER NEWS - As most of you probably know,
Pauline from the Loudon club has recently had a bad bike
accident & is in a bit of a bad way. Julie took her
a big bouquet of flowers from the Hillbillies to let her
know that we’re all thinking of her & we hope
she gets better soon.
RALLIES - The Ayrshire Touring MCC are
holding their STUDS IN THE MUDS 2 rally on Sat 29th July
at Troon rugby club, in Fullarton Woods. Gates open for
camping at high noon. Tickets are £8.00 pre booked
or £10.00 on the gate. The band will be a mix of Big
Licks & Five Wheel Drive as well as Grumph & Alex
with their rock disco. A large club attendance would be
good, to support them, as they have supported our last two
dances. Call John Kelly for tickets - 01292 280620.
YEH HEY! I can even take MY bike to this one!
NEXT
MEETINGS - Wed 10th MAY & Wed 31st May. 7.30pm for 8pm.
Lesley
May
2nd 2006: A successful and enjoyable night was
had on Friday 28th April in Mauchline Club. "THE USUAL
SUSPECTS" were joined by "FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK"
disco till closing time. The next big indoor event is in
November, and features rock band "FIVE
WHEEL DRIVE", again in Mauchline's Kilmarnock Supporters
Club. A couple of photos only available,
mainly because too much rock and roll made for an over enthusiastic
interest in the bar!
April 18th 2006: After a successful weekend,
a few photos have been uploaded
to the club web pages from the Easter egg run on Sunday
16th. Bikes left The Ballochmyle Inn about 1250. A rock
night was held in the Ballochmyle Inn afterwards, from about
8pm till late. It was quite a lively night, and everyone
seemed to have a great old time. This is the first time
there has been a hillbillie event where the no smoking ban
was in effect, but it seems to create two parties. One in
the pub, and one outside the door!!
Our wishes go out to Pauline of Loudoun MCC after her accident.
We all wish her a speedy recovery.
April 13th 2006: After
a long 6 month period of zero input/ change, this web site
is again moving onwards.
Brief news... our annual Easter Egg Run takes place on Saturday
15th April. Meeting outside the Ballochmyle Inn, Mauchline
at high noon, for 1230. This year we visit Hansel Village,
Crosshouse Hospital, and Malcolm Sargent's. Afterwards this
will be followed by a rock / party night at the Ballochmyle
Inn , starting around 6 or 7pm.
The Easter party this year brings "The
Usual Suspects" rock band, as well as a Thin Lizzy
tribute band. All this in addition to a rock disco to start
the ball rolling. The gig takes place in the main hall,
Kilmarnock Supporters Club, Mauchline, Friday night 28th
April. Tickets are £5, and doors open about 7pm.
The guest book has been out of commission for some time,
reason unknown, should be replaced by the time you read
this. Apologies for the time it has been off line. It will
also probably be complimented by a FORUM which members and
non members alike can use. Keep watching these pages.
Another suggestion put forward for the web site, is a few
pages with photos of members and their bikes. Anyone not
wanting their photos on the web site, of course will have
their wishes respected. Again, more later.
Input is required for this web site. It can not be run on
imagination. Diary dates at least and club news are required.
News/ events updates should now be e mailed to: <kenny[AT]ayrshirehistory.net>
Copy the address and substitute [AT] for @. Unfortunately
this arrangement is required these days to prevent automated
spam/ junk mail. Only text e mails should be sent to that
address, no file attachments will be accepted. A new e mail
address is set up for club commitee members all to use.
This is found on the contact page.
Ayrshire Touring MCC are having another
rally at Troon Rugby Club. The event takes place on Sat
29th July 2006. A rock disco and band based around Big Licks/
Five Wheel Drive are planned as per last years successful
camp. More details will be available shortly.
