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Centre 9 East Midlands February 2019 Centre Rep Chattering Hi Everybody It was a bit odd not having a Centre meet in January due to New Year s Day.

We started the New year at The Newark Bike Show with our VSOC stand erected by our Lincoln crew.

A big welcome to our new Members, all joined at the Newark Show, Max Baker, Rob Rodgers and Georgina Statham.

1 Centre 9 East Midlands February 2019 Centre Rep Chattering Hi Everybody It was a bit odd not having a Centre meet in January due to New Year s Day. I know several of our members have been abroad to sunnier climes and have returned to awful weather. I am sure you have all had a great time, we have enjoyed your photos. We started the New year at The Newark Bike Show with our VSOC stand erected by our Lincoln crew. There were a number of our members visiting over the weekend and they chatted to prospective members, more from Rachel in her write up. Thanks everybody for your support. A big welcome to our new Members, all joined at the Newark Show, Max Baker, Rob Rodgers and Georgina Statham. I met Stephen Neale at the Railway Inn who was invited by Chris Healey to his Leicester meet to experience Lostriders hospitality. He signed on the dotted line welcome Stephen. Then came Captain Dave s annual cruise down the River Trent, it had a Mexican theme and raised 128 for Blood Bikes, thanks Dave and Jennifer, more from Dave Back to Lincolnshire to Springfields at Spalding for another bike show organised by Steve and Katie. Steve and Katie showed their bikes with Andy and Challey, with a few members dropping in over the weekend, thank you all for your support, more from Katie and Steve Don t forget if you have any ideas for our Events or ride-outs calendar please contact me asap as I would like to print the years programme soon, it is 95% complete. I am taking bookings for the annual Bowls Carvery bonding lunch on Sunday, 17th March at Long Eaton. The flyer is on the website and in the Newsletter. Please support this event, this will be the last Raffle for Blood Bikes. The Gathering of the Clans route and the day s events are now finalized, Fat Skeleton AKA Paul Burdass is kindly sponsoring the patch, this has saved the club over 200, thanks Paul on behalf of the club. Don t forget Fat Skeleton gives all members 10% discount and has lots of special offers online and in the shop. At the Vale Club we will be presenting Members anniversary patches for 5,10,15,20 and 25 years, Best Bike trophies, roast pork cobs, hot drinks and Bev s cupcakes, Lostriders merchandise, Blood Bikes cheque presentation, welcome incoming Charity for 2019/20 and a Raffle. Membership Renewals are due, please check your details are correct. Your BMF code with YOUR new membership is CLB 19FJH. We must vote for our incoming Charity at our March Centre meet, the proposed charity so far is The Friary drop-in centre, West Bridgeford. This charity was our secondchoice last year, they work with the local homeless and vulnerable adults to rebuild their lives by offering them practical servers, advice and emotional help, food, clothing, health and hygiene facilities, soft furnishings, bedding and lots more. We can help, not just with money but warm coats, sleeping bags, and even tents etc. Looking forward to hearing your views. That s all folks, looking forward to riding my bike it s been 10 months but I m getting stronger by the week. Ride safe Kevin K

Editor Hi Folks Well, it s February already, January seems to have whizzed by. I m glad to say my bike s now back together and Ron s treated me to a new exhaust.

I m not keen on riding in the cold, as I m always telling Ron I m a delicate little flower not sure he agrees though!

Both Ron and I went to the Spalding Bike Show on the Sunday and it was lovely to meet and see so many Lost Riders.

2 Editor Hi Folks Well, it s February already, January seems to have whizzed by. I m glad to say my bike s now back together and Ron s treated me to a new exhaust. I m really looking forward to riding it, just need some dry days and a few more degrees of heat. I m not keen on riding in the cold, as I m always telling Ron I m a delicate little flower not sure he agrees though! After hearing the virtues of heated jackets from Rachel and Cathy I ve got myself one too, so hopefully that will keep me snug. Both Ron and I went to the Spalding Bike Show on the Sunday and it was lovely to meet and see so many Lost Riders. I was very impressed at those displaying their bikes as it must have been freezing riding there and back. Cathy was displaying her Bolt with a personalised paint job it is lovely, I ve so got sparkle envy now! As you ll see from the Events Diary, in July there s a ride-out ending at ours for a BBQ. It would lovely to see you here. There s also a Bike Night in April at one of the local pubs in North Somercotes, the Axe & Cleaver great pub perhaps if it s a nice evening some of you might be able to make it. I didn t get any response on the Wanted, Sales or Freebies so I m not sure if it s a good idea or not. If you have anything you d like me to advertise or any views of whether to continue with it not please drop me an . Well, that s it for this month from me. Lots of thanks to all that have contributed to this Newsletter. Ride safe Fran Lincolnshire Area Rep The weekend of the 5/6 January saw us at the Newark Classic Show. Trevor and myself set off on Friday with our 2 Virago s to meet Mike Turner and Terry Ashby. A few hours later the stand was ready for the start of the show on Saturday. Saturday morning Neil Armitage arrived on his Dragstar and Charlie followed shortly behind with provisions for the day. This is a lovely show and is a welcome break after Christmas. The show seemed busier than previous years and people started filling the hall from 09:30 which was surprising as we were in the hall furthest from the entrance. There was a steady flow of enquiries and visitors to the stand until well after 3. Sunday Steve and Cath joined us and again, it was another busy day and we managed to sign up 3 new members all of which are Centre 9 which is great. A big welcome to Rob, Max and George.

3 It has been too cold to get the bikes out this month and hope things improve soon as I m starting to get withdrawal symptoms. A big thanks to Steve and Cath for once again manning the Springfield s Show. We were due to visit on Sunday but got half way there and had to turn around due to car issues. I understand that they had plenty of interest. They didn t manage to sign anybody up but it s always good to get our name out there and hopefully they may become members in the future. Thanks also goes to Wendy and Dave who came to the rescue and brought the items from the stand back for us. On Friday 8 February we are off the Butlins, Bognor Regis for the bootleg weekend with fellow members of the VSOC. If it s anything like last year we are in for a brilliant time. Our next meeting is on Tuesday 12th February, at the Jolly Scotsman. Look forward to seeing you there. Ride safe. Rachel Up-date from Leicestershire Area Rep There was a good turnout at the Leicester meeting in January with 14 members attending. A new member joined at the meeting, Steve Neale we d like welcome Steve to the club. Paul Harrison has confirmed the 3 rd August for the Jukebox Party at his house. Thank you Paul. Chris Healey Message from Ryan, Webmaster Please can you send any photos taken on Ride-outs or at other events to webmaster@lostriders.co.uk. They can then be uploaded onto the website for all to enjoy. Many thanks Lost Riders River Cruise 2019 Well, we've had another great day out on the river Trent for C9 and some of our friends from C8 on our 5th trip! My how time flies! We all arrived safely and cast off at We made our way up the river for an hour and a half to the turning point. Along the way we enjoyed a lovely roast beef Sunday dinner and apple pie and custard to follow, served by the friendly and helpful staff on-board who came around with extra helpings for those who had room.

A round of applause and many thanks were given to myself Deputy Rep and Captain for the day David and my First Mate Jennifer.

4 Over all a fantastic fun day out, especially at this time of year when we can't get out on our bikes. There was 128 raised on the day: 37 raffle on a hand-made model bike, 35 for the quiz and 56 on our usual raffle. So Well Done to everyone who made the day a great success. A round of applause and many thanks were given to myself Deputy Rep and Captain for the day David and my First Mate Jennifer. David The fancy dress this year was Mexican, with a few hombres and senoras entering into the spirit of the theme, wearing sombreros and ponchos. The winner of the best fancy dress chosen by a member of the boat crew was Gilly Bywater, who received a prize for her efforts of a "Fajita Kit", which made her smile for some reason! There was also a quiz and the team winners received a box of chocolates with a booby prize for the losers as well. Rob Rodgers Max Baker Georgina Statham Steve Neale * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Reminder Don t forget to renew your membership. It is quick and easy to do on-line on the VSOC website, vsoc.org.uk/memberships/membership-renewals. Please check that all your details are correct. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Wanted, Sales & Freebies SALE: Garmin 660 Sat Nav with leads and bike mount. 75. Contact Ron on

5 Events Friday Sunday, 1-3 March 2019 Posh Do Dinner Dance Marriott Hotel, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1QQ Sunday, 17 March 2019 Bowls & Carvery Bonding Lunch Erewash Indoor Bowls Club, Grange Park of Station Road, Long Easton. NG10 2EE Bowls & Carvery pp, Carvery only pp. Raffle in aid of Blood Bikes. Sunday, 7 April 2019 Gathering of the Clans The Vale Social Club, 54 Vale Road, Nottingham. N32 2AB Meeting at 10:00, Ride-in 11:30 Friday - Sunday, April 2019 Jumpstart Party Golborne Parkside Social and Community Club, Rivington Avenue, Golborne. WA3 3HG Sunday, 14 April 2019 Bottesford Egg Run Destination is Melton Mowbray going via Grantham. Meeting point: Unicorn Pub, Gunthorpe at 9.30am, leaving at 10am. Sunday - Monday, 21 & 22 April 2019 Red Marley Classic Trial Great Witley, Worcs. WR6 6JJ Admission Free for Spectators on Sunday Friday - Sunday, April 2019 Rally in a Hotel Book direct with hotel, quoting VSOC or Yamaha. Tel: Friday - Sunday, May 2019 YCC Belguim Rally Ruige Heide, Putsebaan 251, 2040 Zandvliet, Belguim. Pre-registration on website is requested. Saturday - Sunday, May 2019 MCN Festival of Motorcycling East of England Arena Friday - Sunday, May 2019 Carnivulture Rally Centre 12 Vultures Rally Thatcham Town FC, Crookham Hill. RG19 4PA. Friday - Sunday, 7-9 June 2019 International Rally Zeltlagerplatz Stolle, Auf de Stolle 1, Rosdorf, Germany. Saturday - Sunday, July 2019 Festival of 1000 Bikes Mallory Park, Church Road, Kirkby Mallory. LE9 7QE Friday - Sunday, July 2019 Sid s Posh Bash 4 Centre 14 Cockney Rejects Rally East Grinstead Rugby Football Club, Saint Hill Road, East Grinstead. RH19 4JU Friday Sunday, 2-4 August 2019 Scrumpies Summer Party Court Farm, Banwell. BS29 6DL Saturday, 3 August 2019 DJ Paul s Juke Box Party See flyer.

6 Friday Sunday, August 2019 Let Us Entertain You Centre 5 Yorkies Rally Pontefract Rugby Club, Moor Lane, Carleton, Pontefract. WF8 3RX Friday Sunday, 6-8 September 2019 YCCNL 25 th Celebration Rally De Madelief, Boomaweg 100, 2553 ED Den Haag Please register at Saturday, 12 October 2019 Going to the Dogs Saturday, 30 November 2019 Centre 9 Christmas Party Ride-outs Sunday, 7 April 2019 Gathering of the Clans The Vale Social Club, 54 Vale Road, Nottingham. N32 2AB Meeting at 10:00, Ride-in 11:30 Sunday, 14 April 2019 Bottesford Egg Run Destination is Melton Mowbray going via Grantham. Meeting point: Unicorn Pub, Gunthorpe at 9.30am, leaving at 10am. Sunday, 22 April 2019 Red Marley Classic Trials Great Witley, Worcs. WR6 6JJ Admission Free for Spectators on Sunday Sunday, 12 May 2019 Ride to the Spire, Lincs. Sunday, 9 June 2019 Lincoln Bike Fest Brayford Wednesday, 12 June 2019 Lancaster Bike Night, East Kirkby 5 Entry Fee Sunday, 30 June 2019 Swanton Vintage Day 25 th Anniversary The Park, Thorpe Latimer, near Sleaford. NG34 0RF Entry Fee: 5 Adult, 4 OAP Thursday, 4 July 2019 Boston Bike Night Sunday, 7 July 2019 Lincoln Ride-Out to North Somercotes BBQ at Ron & Fran s Sunday, 21 July 2019 Founders Day Lutterworth Wednesday, 14 August 2019 Lancaster Bike Night East Kirkby Monday, 26 August 2019 Thoresby Classic Car & Bike Show Saturday, 5 October 2019 Ride to the Wall

7 November 2019 Bottesford Toy Run November 2019 Ride to Mablethorpe Lincolnshire Cruiser Bike Nights 2019 April 3 Haven Inn, Barrow Haven 10 Anglers Rest, Saxilby 17 Axe & Cleaver, North Somercotes 24 White Swan, Torksey May 1 Nelthorpe, South Ferriby 8 Salutation Inn, Nettleton 15 Yardbirds Rock Club, Grimsby 22 Nags Head, Middle Rasen 29 Nags Head, Wooton June 5 Old Barn, Tealby 12 Lancaster Bomber Night, Engines start at 8pm. 19 Black Bull, East Halton 26 Turnors Arms, Wragby July 3 Three Horse Shoes, Scotton 10 Rose & Crown, Upton 17 Blacksmith Arms, Rothwell 24 Fox Inn, Ulceby 31 Dog & Gun, East Butterwick August 7 George Inn Brewery, Langworth 14 Lancaster Bomber Night, Engines start 8pm 21 Fox Hills Institute, Scunthorpe 28 Ferry House, Burton Upon Stather September 4 Cross Keys, Fulstow 11 Magna Charter, New Holland 18 Marrowbone & Cleaver, Kirmington 25 Tyrwhitt Arms, Short Ferry

Centre 9 Bowls & Carvery Bonding Lunch Sunday, 17 March

Grange Park off Station road Long Eaton, Nottingham

00pp Meal includes: Main course and Dessert & Tea and

8 Centre 9 Bowls & Carvery Bonding Lunch Sunday, 17 March 2019 St Patrick s Day at Erewash Indoor Bowls Club Grange Park off Station road Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 2EE For tickets contact Rep: Kevin on or via centrerep@lostriders.co.uk Bowls and Carvery pp Carvery only pp Meal includes: Main course and Dessert & Tea and Coffee Arrive by 11am Collect woods & practice until Bowling 12noon-2pm Lunch 2.10pm- 4.30pm Presentation of Trophies Raffle in aid of Blood Bikes St Patrick s Day - wear something green on the GREEN!

9 Centre 9 Saturday August 3rd From 7.00 onwards Bring Your Own Drink Hot Food Provided Pizza& Chips and more At My Place More info D J Paul Tel

10 Lost Rider Meetings Centre: 1 st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Vale Social Club, 54 Vale Road, Colwick, Nottingham. NG4 2ED Derbyshire: 2 nd Monday of each month at 7.30pm. Arkwright Arms, Sutton-cum-Duckmanton, Chesterfield. S44 5JG Leicestershire, Rutland and Northants: 2 nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. The Railway Inn, 152 Station Road, Glenfield. LE8 8BR Lincolnshire: 2 nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. The Jolly Scotchman, 18 Lincoln Road, Sleaford. NG34 8NP Nottinghamshire: 3 rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Rolls Royce Social Club, Gate 1, Watnall Road, Hucknall. NG15 6EU Contacts Centre Rep & Membership Kevin Knowlden Tel: centrerep@lostriders.co.uk Deputy Rep David Freestone Tel: centredep@lostriders.co.uk Treasurer Brian Timms Tel: treasurer@lostriders.co.uk Derbyshire Rep Harry Thompson Tel: derbyshirerep@lostriders.co.uk Leicestershire Rep Chris Healy Tel: leicestershirerep@lostriders.co.uk Lincolnshire Rep Rachel Bridgwood Tel: lincolnshirerep@lostriders.co.uk Nottinghamshire Rep Paul Clay Tel: nottinghamshirerep@lostriders.co.uk Merchandisers Steve & Cathy Riglin Tel: merchandise@lostriders.co.uk Webmaster Ryan Anderson Tel: webmaster@lostriders.co.uk Fundraising Co-ordinator Bev Knowlden Tel: kevinsales@live.co.uk Rideout Co-ordinator Dave Howarth Tel: rideouts@lostriders.co.uk Facebook Co-ordinator Mike Godwin Tel: facebook@lostriders.co.uk Snapper Lorraine Healy Tel: snapper@lostriders.co.uk Newsletter Editor Fran Burr Tel: fran.lostriders@outlook.com Rideout Texting Brian c/o treasurer@lostriders.co.uk Fundraising Co-ordinator Bev Knowlden Tel: c/o: centrerep@lostriders.co.uk

11 And finally, Looking back at the Lost Riders Twenty years ago, in February 1999 the Lost Riders held their AGM and the committee remained the same.

April Centre 9 East Midlands. Centre Rep Chattering

April Centre 9 East Midlands. Centre Rep Chattering Centre 9 East Midlands April 2019 Centre Rep Chattering Hi Everybody The weather is breaking into spring, so far there s been quite a few sunny days for a ride-out. The Centre has 79 members and 1 associate