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| The BBB MCC was formed in 1979, by a small group of motorcyclists from various other Bike clubs in the Buckingham area. Now we have approximately 60 members, all coming from in and around the Milton Keynes area. In 2009, we are celebrated our 30th birthday, 30 years old and still going strong!!!
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| The Club covers a whole range of motorcycle related interests, from Custom Bike Showing right through to Drag Racing. Our members ride all types of machine from Learner Legal Bikes, to Streetfighters, Trikes, and Classics. All riders and machines are welcome. Really we are a Club of friends who like to ride, help each other out and party together, no matter what we ride or how long we've ridden it.
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| The Barrel Bikers Mcc meet every Wednesday night, now at our new home (Yes, another one!)The Bull, 64 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AQ. We tend to start gathering from around 8pm until around closing time. Visitors and potential new members are always welcome to come along and meet us!
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We hold four major events a year and the odd benefit gig and party:
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| For more details of our events please visit our News Section and our Picture Gallery.
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| A while ago, one of our members put it to the club that there was a run being organised to pay tribute to Aidan Howell, 3rd Rifles, who was killed in Hellman Province in December last year. Many of our members said they would be interested in attending the run. But it has now come to our attention that the person organising the event has put out some posters using the Barrel Bikers MCC name and logo, saying we are 'Supporting the Event'. We would like to make it totally clear that as to while some members will be attending the run, the Barrel is in no way supporting the event in any other way. Whilst we feel this is a worthwhile event, we feel that it would be inappropriate to support it as 'The Club' as it is an individual choice by individual members as to whether they should attend. We have asked the organisers to remove our logo and name from any further posters.
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| Well, the Firkin O Bitter was an amazing success, as was our run to the Wootton Bassett 'Thankyou'. Well done to all involved! Photo's from both these events, and a couple of others are now up online. Visit them by clicking HERE. I've also updated and added some more events on the events pages, and the 30th GPO invite is now online, click HERE. The Custom Show invite is also now online, visit the Invite HERE. *** AGM Notice *** The next Private AGM Meeting will be held on the 26th May at The Bull for 8pm. This a closed meeting to everyone apart from Full Members, Pre-proposed Members, Proposed Members, Associates and Life Members. All visitors/other half's/sheep etc will be asked to occupy the front bar. This is your club, so your opinion counts, but remember only Full Members have voting rights. It is also at this meeting where the committee and officials step down and you have your say as to who is voted in. |
| *** EGM Notice *** The next Private EGM Meeting will be held on the 24th March at The Bull for 8pm. This a closed meeting to everyone apart from Full Members, Pre-proposed Members, Proposed Members, Associates and Life Members. All visitors/other half's/sheep etc will be asked to occupy the front bar. This is your club, so your opinion counts, but remember only Full Members have voting rights. Don't forget the Firkin is coming up (Visit Invite) and tickets are going fast! The Custom Show is now booked and confirmed for the 8th August, visit the Invite HERE. See you all at the Firkin! |
| Wow! What a party Saturday night! It was fantastic to catch up with old faces and meet many new faces too! If you missed out, or just want to see the photo's they've been uploaded HERE. Don't forget the Firkin is coming up (Visit Invite) and tickets are going fast! The Custom Show is now booked and confirmed for the 8th August, visit the Invite HERE. Also the photo's from the Club Party and Christmas Meal have been uploaded have a look by visiting HERE. See you all at the Firkin! |
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| For those of you who haven't heard, Elsie & David, from the David Cooper Memorial Run, both passed away over Christmas. They both worked tirelessly raising money to take disadvantaged children and young adults out for a special day using motorcycles and sidecars, trikes and other 3 wheelers. They also donated money to the schools for wheelchairs and other equipment that was needed. Elsie was awarded a 'Heart of Gold' on Esther Ranson's show of the same name. They were a regular sight at many bike events througout the year with their stall selling toys etc, including our own Custom Show and GPO Rally. As a bike club we supported them as much as we could, with riders helping on the runs, raising money through our events, helping out on their stall, even money collected at Young Alex's funeral was donated to their cause. They will be sorely missed by all who knew them. I have details of their funeral, and if you would like to attend please contact me here.
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| Well, that's another Christmas over for another year! I do hope you all ate way too much, and drank way way too much! Next on the Agenda is 2010! First up we have our Late Christmas Party, being held on the 30th January 2010. Visit the Invite Here. Next on the 5th, 6th & 7th March we have our Firkin O Bitter Trad Rally, visit the Invite Here. I don't think I've got much more to say other than The Barrel Bikers MCC wish everyone a fantastic and prosperous New Year!! All the best for 2010!! |
 | Congratulations Taz & Ginger!! |
| Firstly, I have to remind Club Members that it's our EGM on Wednesday 18th November. This will be held at The Bull, and will start at 8pm. This is a private meeting for Full Members, Associate Members, Proposed Members and Pre-Proposed Members, visitors, partners, sheep etc will be asked to occupy the other bar. I have put online photos from the Grassus, NCC Bucks Custom Show, 30th Anniversary party and the 29th GPO Rally. Visit them by clicking HERE.
Matt, or Sophie as some of you may know him, above, has had his bike stolen. It's a Honda NTV600 Revere, purple with black lace paint, Peavey and Rock Hard Music stickers. Reg J87 JFG. It was stolen from Fishermead, MK on Oct 3rd and was last seen in Peartree Bridge, MK. If you see it could you contact Cernunnos MCC by clicking HERE. |
| Don't forget!! This Saturday is our 30th Anniversary Celebration! It's been a long time in the planning (about 30 years!!) and it's upon us this weekend! Please visit the invite HERE, and hopefully we'll see you sometime on Saturday!! Also, I've put a few more pictures up online, but have very few from recent events. Please if you have any pictures from where you've been, please let me have a copy! I can't put stuff up online without pictures! |
 | Several things to say, but first I would like to draw your attention to a motorcycle and sidecar (pictured) that has been stolen. For those of you who know her, it's Weebles outfit, which is her only form of transport for her and the kids. It's a blue CX500 with a black Squire ST1 sidecar with a big dragon painted on the front of the sidecar. Reg No RUD 67X. Please email me, or contact Weeble direct if you know anything at all. We have several events coming up very soon, with the Custom Show on the 2nd August, our 30th Anniversary 'Drop In' BBQ on the 5th September, and the GPO Rally on the 2nd to the 4th October. Tinman is finally at home, and is slowly getting out and about a bit, but is still recovering slowly. Please if you want to go and visit him, contact Juliet (Nursey) first. Finally, I've put a few more pictures up online. If theres something that's not there, and you would like to see online, let me have the pictures and details and I'll see what I can do. |
| The latest on Tinman that I have is that he's back on a main ward and is waiting on an op on his arm, they're hoping this will be before tomorrow. He sadly spent his birthday in hospital, but we'll save the celebrations til he's back in the fold. Hopefully soon he will be able to be moved to Northampton, will let you know when I do, just so we can get a few more visitors to see him. Malcolm had a bit of a scare and went back to hospital for another scan, but all came back clear, so Malcolm is ok, bruised, battered, and banged about, but ok. Get well soon guys! Togfest went well last Saturday, with us raising approx £70 for the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance. I must say a big thankyou to all those generous people out there who made donations on the day, thankyou all! |
| Yesterday I had a message from Malcolm saying that there was a problem on the way up to the Farmyard Rally today. It seems that the run, led by Malcolm, closely followed by Tinman on the trike, was following a stream of cars when they started slowing down due to someone pulling out in front. Malcolm started to slow down, but Tinman didn’t slow down quick enough. They hit each other, and both came off. Malcolm is ok, very bruised and extreamly sore in places, but Tinman wasn’t quite so lucky. He’s broken all of his ribs, punctured both lungs, has sommit wrong with his spleen, and has his left arm in plaster, but he is breathing unaided, altho he's finding it difficult. Apparently they’re trying some keyhole surgery on his spleen first, but if it’s unsuccessful they will have to open him up. He is still in intensive care, in a hospital in Nottingham. Apparently both the VFR and Tinman’s trike are both write offs. I would like to take this opportunity to wish Tinman and Malcolm the speediest of recoveries, get well soon guys! |
 | Well, finally I get 5 minutes to hit the computer! Tay's benefit gig was a huge success, many thanks to everyone who helped organise it, worked on the night, and everyone who turned up! We raised just over £800 for Tay, just to help him out while he can't work, the drinks are on Tay! Also the BMF went very well this year, probably due to certain members not attending this year, only kidding! ;o) The stand looked amazing especialy with our wonderful new art work created at the GPO 08. Photos to be up online asap. We came 9th in the judging of the stand, so well done all involved with the stand this year! The invites for the Custom Show and the GPO Rally 2009 are up online, vist them by clicking HERE.
****Members**** The AGM is tonight at our regular meeting place, 8pm for 8.30(ish) start. This is a private, closed meeting for Full Members, Proposed Members, Pre-Proposal Members and Associate Members Only. All Visitors/Wives/Husbands/Girlfriends/Boyfriends and Sheep will be asked to occupy the main bar at the Bull. This is your chance to vote on your choice of Committee and Club Officials, altho Full Members have the right to vote, we want to hear everyones opinions. See you tonight! Zena |
| Don't forget Tay's benefit gig is this Saturday, 25th April, at the Barrels home, at the Bull in Stony Stratford (The Bull, 64 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AQ). The Moles, the newly reformed local rock heros, will be playing live! It's only £5 to get in, and ALL proceeds from the raffle & door will be going directly to Tay and his family. Visit the Invite online by clicking HERE. This year the Barrel Custom & Classic Bike and Trike show is on the 2nd August, same place as usual, Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes. All the usual fun of the fair, stalls, bouncy castle, bar, excellent food, trophies, Free Entry, charity raffle, and tonnes more! Visit the Invite online by clicking HERE. Also now online is the invite for the GPO 2009, visit by clicking here. Lastly, the AGM is planned for the 27th May 2009 at our regular meeting place, 8pm for 8.30(ish) start. This is a private, closed meeting for Full Members, Proposed Members, Pre-Proposal Members and Associate Members Only. All Visitors/Wives/Husbands/Girlfriends/Boyfriends and Sheep will be asked to occupy the main bar at the Bull. This is your chance to vote on your choice of Committee and Club Officials, altho Full Members have the right to vote, we want to hear everyones opinions. |
| Don't forget Tay's benefit gig is on the 25th April, at the Barrels home, at the Bull in Stony Stratford (The Bull, 64 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AQ). The Moles, the newly reformed local rock heros, will be playing live! It's only £5 to get in, and ALL proceeds from the raffle & door will be going directly to Tay and his family. Visit the Invite online by clicking HERE. This year the Barrel Custom & Classic Bike and Trike show is on the 2nd August, same place as usual, Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes. All the usual fun of the fair, stalls, bouncy castle, bar, excellent food, trophies, Free Entry, charity raffle, and tonnes more! Visit the Invite online by clicking HERE. |
| Ok, I'm back online, well until Sky change their minds again! In the time I have been away, one of our club members, Tay, got badly beaten for protecting a young lady who was getting molested by a middle aged man in a pub. He got severly beaten up by the guys friends/sons, so bad they smashed his eye socket. Being a lorry driver, this really affects his ability to work, so we have planned a Benefit Gig for him to try and raise some money so he can survive before returning to work. An update on his condition yesterday was he saw the head injury consultant at Milton Keynes General and explained to him that he still unsteady on his feet and is suffering head aches, forgetfulness and confusion. The consultant has explained that with trauma this is to be expected ,but cannot give an accurate date as to when he can resume work . It all depends how quickly the brain heals itself. We all wish him a speedy recovery! Details of the Benefit Gig are as follows: It's on the 25th April, at the Barrels new home, at the Bull in Stony Stratford (The Bull, 64 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AQ). The Moles, the newly reformed local rock heros, will be playing live! It's only £5 to get in, and ALL proceeds from the raffle & door will be going directly to Tay and his family. Visit the Invite online by clicking HERE. |
| Associate Members, Pre-Proposed members, Proposed Members & Full Members Our next EGM will be held on Wednesday 18th March, at The Bull, Stony Stratford, 8pm for 8.30pm start. Only Full Members have voting rights, but we want your opinions too! Non-Club Members will be asked to wait in the main bar at The Bull. Be there or be square! I have updated a couple of the picture galleries with pictures from the Club Members Christmas Meal, and The Late Christmas Party. I need more pictures! Please? We have now confirmed the new dates for the Firkin 'O' Bitter - Take 2, and it will now be held on the 6th, 7th, & 8th March, same excellent country pub as before, but hopefully, minus the snow! All tickets already sold will be valid, but any problems or worries contact Tim, his details are on the flyer here. Again we apologise for any hassle, but we hope to see you next month! |
| The Firkin 'O' Bitter Update!! We have now confirmed the new dates for the Firkin 'O' Bitter - Take 2, and it will now be held on the 6th, 7th, & 8th March, same excellent country pub as before, but hopefully, minus the snow! All tickets already sold will be valid, but any problems or worries contact Tim, his details are on the flyer here. Again we apologise for any hassle, but we hope to see you next month! |
| Snow Update & The Firkin! POSTPONED!! The weather has finally beaten us. Tim has been out and had a look at the roads in the area, and they're impassable to a 4x4 let alone bikes! This is not an easy decision to have made, but a very wise one. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused, and will be re-arranging the rally for next month, exact dates as of yet unconfirmed. If you have tickets and want more info please do not hesitate to contact Tim (details on the flyer). Again we apologise for any hassle, but we hope to see you next month! |
| Snow Update & The Firkin! Anyone heading to our little shin dig this weekend, will be pleased to hear that the event is still on, a little snow doesn't stop us! But some of the roads around the village of Beachampton are a little dangerous to say the least. If you come into Beachampton from the Stony Stratford bypass apparently it has been reasonably well gritted, and Mole will signpost that route for you all to follow. Good luck, safe journey and we look forward to greeting you all tomorrow and Saturday!! |
| I've updated a few events on the events list, if you have any events that you want to advertise, please visit the events page and email me! And Club Members please, if there's events missing, please email me with details so I can get them up online, gone are the days where I can sit in front of my computer and just search the web for events! Also if you have any pictures from recent events, and you would like to maybe see some of them online, please send them to me! Coming up we have the Firkin O Bitter Trad Rally, visit the Invite by clicking HERE. Tickets for the Firkin are either available through Tim via the address on the invite, the Firkin has a tendancy to sell out quickly, and we are restricted to 100 people, so book your tickets asap! |
 | For those who don't know, yesterday Phill & I had to travel to the Royal Courts of Justice in London as Unurtugs Gunaajav, the driver who killed Young Alex, had appealed against his conviction and sentence. I am very sad to report that his appeal was allowed, and his conviction was found to be unsafe. This is down to something that the Judge said to the Jury before they retired. We have been granted leave for a retrial. I won't go into detail, as I don't want to influence, spoil or cause problems for any retrial that will go ahead. So now as I type, Unurtugs Gunaajav is out on bail somewhere in Milton Keynes, so please be careful out there. On a brighter note, it's the Late Christmas Party tonight, at the Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey, The Peartree Bridge Family are playing and it's only £5 entry, so lets party on and have a few beers! |
 | I have just found out that Steve's funeral will be held at 2pm at the Crematoriam in Milton Keynes on Friday 23rd Jan, and afterwards at the Con. Club in Deanshanger. I have no details as of yet for the run, but will keep you posted. |
| I have to use this space once again to pass on some sad news to you all. The ex Landlord of the Greyhound where we used to meet, Steve, died suddenly yesterday. I don't have any more information at this time, but promise to keep everyone informed. The Barrel Bikers, and myself would like to pass on our sincerest condolences to Steve's family in this dark time for all. Our thoughts are with you. Steve will be sadly missed, he was always welcoming to us and our friends, and even put up with our food fights at our christmas meals! Rest in Peace Steve. |
| Well, the final day of 2008 has dawned, and the fresh new year of 2009 is just on the horizon, so here is my opportunity to wish all our members, friends, and family a happy, safe and healthy Newy Year! Lets hope things go better for all this year!! Don't forget we have two events coming up quickly, the Late Christmas Party, with THE Peartree Bridge Family! This is on the 17th January, at the Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes, 8pm onwards. Only £5 OTD!! Visit the invite HERE. Hope to see you all there! Also at the begining of Feb, 6th, 7th, & 8th, we have our world renowned Firkin O Bitter Trad Rally! A fantastic start to the rally season, amazing pub with a wicked collection of real ales, good toilets, food van, and pub food. There will also be the regular Silly Games, Charity Raffle, Awards etc. Visit the Invite by clicking HERE. Tickets for the Firkin are either available through Tim via the address on the invite, or there will be some (if they're not all sold out) available at the Late Christmas Party. But get in quick, the Firkin has a tendancy to sell out quickly, and we are restricted to 100 people! Quick word to club members/friends/visitors: Our first meeting will be on the 7th January, at our New Home, The Bull at Stony Stratford (see above for online map). Once again, have a wonderful New Year, and I'll see you all next year! Zena |
Happy Festive Season to all!   We have officially now moved into our new home! Notice how Yogi struggles with no help, except some a***hole taking photo's! The Bull, 64 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AQ The invites for the Firkin O Bitter Rally & the Late Christmas Party are now up online!! Visit them by clicking HERE Zena |
| Finally, another day off work, and the GPO pics and the pics from the Club Members Party are now online!! Visit them by clicking Here. The invites for the Firkin O Bitter Rally & the Late Christmas Party are now up online!! Visit them by clicking HERE Zena |
| The invites for the Firkin O Bitter Rally & the Late Christmas Party are now up online!! Visit them by clicking HERE Zena |
| Following a hugely successful EGM meeting last night, the Barrel Bikers Mcc have again moved home! We will now be meeting at The Bull, 64 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AQ. We meet in a seperate bar from the main pub, out the back, apparently it used to be years ago a folk club, and more recently a Mexican restaurant. We still meet from approx 8pm onwards on a Wednesday night, all visitors and potential members welcome! Don't forget, we have firmed up the dates for the Late Christmas Party, 17th January 2009 and we have the hugely successful Peartree Bridge Family to entertain us for the evening (flyer to be put online soon), and we also have the dates for the Firkin O Bitter Rally which are 6th - 8th February 2009. So put them in your diary's now! See you all then! Zena |
| The details of Tom's funeral are now up online on the Griffin Cruisers website. Visit it by clicking Here. |
| First, the Barrel Bikers Mcc would like to pass their sincerest condolences to the Griffin Cruisers MCC & Tom's family for the early passing of Tom. Tom was always ready with a smile and a friendly word or two. Ride Free Tom! Secondly, Wow, what a GPO! Another huge sucess! Thanks must go to all who turned up and partied, Tim our esteemed Rally Sec, all the bands (SO77, Leatherat, Spare Parts & Wordsworth, and every single Barrel member who was on site over the weekend! Thankyou to everyone! Watch this space for details of the EGM to discuss the rally & Custom Show. And last but not least, we have firmed up the dates for the Late Christmas Party, 17th January 2009 and we have the hugely successful Peartree Bridge Family to entertain us for the evening (flyer to be put online soon), and we also have the dates for the Firkin O Bitter Rally which are 6th - 8th February 2009. So put them in your diary's now! See you all then! Zena |
| First, this weekend is the GPO Rally. For those who want to attend, there are very few tickets left, and these can only be purchased before the event. Contact Tim (see the Invite for his contact details) if you would like a ticket. No tickets will be sold on the gate due to licensing reasons. For club members, white tshirts and pre proposals, don't forget what times you're on duty, and make sure you're on time! Hope to see you all there! Finally I've managed to get up to date with all the photo's I've recieved, visit them Here. Zena |
   | Wow! What a busy month! We've had people ride out to Faro, Portugal, we had members fly out to Faro, we had the Custom Show (and what a day that was!), and quite a few of us are now recovering from a long weekend in Cornwall for our newest member's, Big John,birthday and wedding! Congratulations John & Sue! Penny & Yogi's run to Faro went well, with no misshaps, and was enjoyed by all. Big John's Stag Night/Weekend at Faro was amazing, according the the few who can remember! I think the only injury was earnt by Big John launching himself into his tent and forgetting to catch himself with his hands, and so met the very hard, dried out ground with his nose! The Custom Show was amazing! Thanks must go to all who turned up, including all the Barrel Members, and white T-shirts (all of whom worked their arses off!). It was the hottest day of the year so far, and I think half of the world turned up for a visit! It was amazing to see the variety of people coming to look at the fantastic array of shiny (and not so shiny) bikes, thankyou to everyone! Hope to see you all again next year! Then last but not least, this weekend in Cornwall. Some travelled down early morning on last Thursday as to meet up with Big John and party to celebrate his birthday. Others caught up and arrived on Saturday, and myself and Phill who arrived just in time to follow the awsome Wedding Procession heading to the Hotel on Sunday. It was an amazing day, (weekend for some, altho apparently some headaches seemed to roll into one!), what with the bikes and trikes bringing the town of Newquay to a halt, the gorgeous ceremony, and the huge party with The Peartree Family in the evening, a fantastic time was had by all! A huge thankyou must got to new member Big John and his new wife Sue for their hospitality over the whole weekend! Thanks guys! Call to Club Members.... If you have any photo's from the Custom Show, Faro, BMF, and Cornwall you wouldn't mind seeing online, give me a shout, and I can then add them to a slow grwoing pile! Think that's all for now! Zena |
 | Last night was a stop over in Huelva in Spain for our intrepid travellers, and it seems Yogi is into the local crab scene! Today we have the Stag Party peeps flying out to Faro, ready for the weekend of Stagging! Have fun guys! And have a large one for us all left in the rainy UK! Keep uptodate via Penny's 'Twitter' Account. Visit: http://twitter.com/Duchez |
 | For those who don't know, Penny, Yogi & Debs are starting their ride down to Faro today. Penny has once again promised to keep us all informed through her 'Twitter' Account. Visit: http://twitter.com/Duchez to keep uptodate with their travels! So far on Twitter we have: 13 July 2008, 13:15:07 - Well so we begin. Barrel summer tour 2008, Faro leg. We have 2000 miles to go, yogi has his ciggies and we are wearing shades :-) 13 July 2008, 13:17:28 - Made it to Chievely services. A squirrel tried to hitch a ride on yogis bike on the way :-) |
| 13 July 2008, 20:02:20 - Oh I do like to be beside the seaside! Hello Plymouth! End of the first leg. Ferry tomorrow. Now where did I pack my sea legs? :-) 13 July 2008, 20:48:23 - I'm on my holidays! :-) 13 July 2008, 23:50:46 - And so to bed. Too many jugs of sangria tonight :-) 14 July 2008, 09:54:58 - We are off to see the wizard! Well we are on the ferry and it is raining outside. Goodbye england and mr rain. |
 | I have been asked to post the following here: It is my sad duty, to tell you all, one of our mate's ( Melv Drage ) who in one of his darkest moments decided to end his life, he was discovered by his mother on friday the 27th of June, his funeral is on friday the 11th of July, it is our intention to give Melv a good send off. Ride free Melv, P.S Melv is the holding up the wheelbarrow ( Scooter Dave ) in the attached piccy with the shades on. On a happier note, one of our newer members, Zee Highlander passed his test this week, Well Done Zee Highlander! |
| For those who don't know, Penny is taking part in Lynn’s Bowel Cancer Campaign, 2008 Bi-annual Around Britain Bike Ride. She started this morning, and has been constantly updating her Twitter account via her Mobile. Visit: http://twitter.com/Duchez to keep uptodate with 'Duchez's' travels! |
| I've finally got the pictures up online from Drink the Pub Dry, NABD & Into the Valley (Thankyou Webby & Unibond!). Visit the pictures by clicking HERE. We are holding a NEW event this year, our 1st Charity Poker Run! There are 4 different start points in the localish area, visit the Invite for more details. The invite for this years GPO Rally, is also online! Visit the Invite & the Custom Show on the 27th July, visit the Invite Here. |
| First things first, Mike from Cernunnos MCC is improving well and hopefully him, and his bike, will be mended and back on the road soon! Thanks Otter for letting us know! I've finally got the pictures up online from New Year in Newquay, thanks go to Mole for doing the captions for me! Visit the pictures by clicking HERE. Also, finally after my complete computer crash (Thankyou to both Barman John and Wiggle for helping me get back up and running!) I have updated the Events pages and Members pages, and will asap get to putting the pictures from Into the Valley & the BMF up online, promise! We are holding a NEW event this year, our 1st Charity Poker Run! There are 4 different start points in the localish area, visit the Invite for more details. The invite for this years GPO Rally, is also online! Visit the Invite & the Custom Show on the 27th July, visit the Invite Here. |
| Last night, I believe, at the top end of the A5, Mike from Cernunnos MCC had an accident. According to his son Matt, Mike is ok, bruised and has a possible large haematoma in his groin. They kept him in Ward 3 overnight, but as to if he's still there or not I don't know. I would like to wish him a very speedy recovery from myself and the Barrel Bikers. Get Well Soon Mike!! The invite for this years GPO Rally, is now online! Visit the Invite & the Custom Show on the 27th July, visit the Invite Here. |
 | Another BMF Rally over with, the weather was rough on Saturday, but at least it was mainly dry on Sunday! Set up and breakdown went reasonably smoothly, and apart from one sticky moment (I'll let the grapevine tell you about that one!) I think all went well. I would like to take the chance to thank Mole & James for taking over at the David Cooper Memorial Stand so Phill & I could get lunch, and I would also like to thank all the Barrel members that bothered to turn out and help, beit at the lockup or on site. The invite for this years GPO Rally, is now online! Visit the Invite & the Custom Show on the 27th July, visit the Invite Here. |
| Well last night was our AGM, thankyou to everyone who turned up and gave their opinion. The committee stayed the same, not quite sure why, whether it's cos the club think we're doing a good job, or if no one else wants to do the bloody jobs! All in all a good meeting was had by all, I think! Thanks again for such a good turnout. The invite for this years GPO Rally, is now online! Visit the Invite & the Custom Show on the 27th July, visit the Invite Here. |
| I have added a couple more pictures, including Alex's Memorial Party, visit them here. **AGM NOTICE** The invite for this years GPO Rally, is now online! Visit the Invite & the Custom Show on the 27th July, visit the Invite Here. |
| The invite for this years GPO Rally, is now online! Visit the Invite. Don't forget the Custom Show on the 27th July, Visit the Invite Here. I have added some photo's from the Firkin, Havoc's Easter Egg run & Karen's 'Surprise' Birthday Party. Visit them here. **AGM NOTICE** |
| Wow! Thankyou all so much for turning out and helping us to celebrate Alex's life, and party like it was the end of the world! It was an amazing night! I believe there are still people 'getting over it'! Thankyou all once again! Hopefully I'll get the photo's up online very soon! On Monday the 21st April, Gunaajav Unurtugs, of St Georges St, Wolverton, was sentanced to 4 years, 2 years inside and 2 years on licence. He also got a 3 year driving ban which will start when he's released on licence, 9 points on his licence and he will have to take the extended test. It may not sound much, but when everybody 'in the know' reckoned about 18 months to 2 years, it's blinding! I would like to take this chance to thank everybody who has supported us, helped us and managed to escort us through the past year, it's been a shitty one, but hopefully we're on the other side now. The Police, Dave, Ray, and Andy have all been fantastic and did a wonderful job bringing the case to Crown Court, and finally getting a good conviction from such a tragedy. So a massive thankyou must go to them, thanks guys! Remember, it's the Into the Valley Rally next weekend, you should all have your tickets, but there are 3 for sale if anyone wants them. Give myself or Yogi a shout. **AGM NOTICE** The invite for this years Custom & Classic, Bike & Trike show, is now online! Visit the Invite. |
| Don't for get the Memorial Party for Alex is this Saturday, we've now got sommit to celebrate!! Everybody who knows us or Alex is welcome! Visit the invite for more detials. **AGM NOTICE** The invite for this years Custom & Classic, Bike & Trike show, is now online! Visit the Invite. |
| **AGM NOTICE** The AGM is now booked for Wednesday 14th May 2008, so please take this as your months notice. It will be held at the Beacon, 8pm for an 8.30pm start. This is the meeting at which all the current Committee and Officials stand down and you vote for who you want in these positions, so come along and put your point of view across. This will be a closed meeting, only open to full members, associate members, life members, proposals, and pre-proposals, all non members/visitors will be asked to occupy the other bar. Just a quick nag at those Barrel Members who haven't yet re-joined, you have until the end of April (Wed 30th) to get to the club and pay your membership fees. If you don't re-join by the 30th, they you'll have to re-apply as a new member. I promise I'll make it as painless as possible! Don't for get the Memorial Party for Alex is on the 19th April, we've now got sommit to celebrate!! Everybody who knows us or Alex is welcome! Visit the invite for more detials. The invite for this years Custom & Classic, Bike & Trike show, is now online! Visit the Invite. |
| Just a quick nag at those Barrel Members who haven't yet re-joined, you have until the end of April (Wed 30th) to get to the club and pay your membership fees. If you don't re-join by the 30th, they you'll have to re-apply as a new member. I promise I'll make it as painless as possible! Don't for get the Memorial Party for Alex is on the 19th April, we've now got sommit to celebrate!! Everybody who knows us or Alex is welcome! Visit the invite for more detials. |
| Well, the court case against the driver who killed Young Alex is now over. We attended 3 days of court, which was a total emotional rollercoaster, and after 4 hours of deliberation, the jury (majority vote) found Gunaajav Unurtugs, a trapeze artist (not taxi driver!) originally from Mongolia, guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. Sentencing will be on the 21st April, hopefully there will be a custodial sentance passed! Phill, Mole, James and myself would like to again thank everyone who has supported us through this shitty year, without all your support, help, txt's, emails and phone calls, I don't think we could have faced it all so well, so thankyou all. This brings me on nicely to remind everyone that the Memorial Party for Alex is on the 19th April, we've now got sommit to celebrate!! Everybody who knows us or Alex is welcome! Visit the invite for more detials. I've added a bike for sale to our 'For Sale' page, visit it by clicking HERE. |
 | I thought I'd leave the sunny picture from Daytona up, just so we got sommit nice to look at while we suffer the worst storms this year! The Barrel Bikers have a new home!! Finally, after months of searching we have found a new home, we are now meeting at The Beacon, Bond Ave, Mount Farm, Milton Keynes, MK1 1PA. We meet every Wednesday, and start gathering from around 8pm onwards. Everybody is welcome, visitors, partners, and potential new members alike! |
| Three webcams from Daytona: | Robbie O'Connells Pub, 530 Seabreeze Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida USA |
| **Barrel Members** Tomorow night is our EGM, held at The Beacon, Mount Farm. At this meeting, hopefully, we will be choosing a new 'home'. The meeting is open to all full, associate, proposed, and pre-proposed members. Non-members, friends, visitors are all still welcome as the pub is still open to all. Only full members have voting rights, but as an associate, proposed or pre-proposal member you have the right to have your say, so please, if you have any ideas, thoughts or criticisms, please let us know. If you don't want to talk in the meeting, then approach someone who will mention it for you. And please, can I have your comments on the pubs we visited before tomorrow morning please. Just in case no one has noticed, we've had contact from the 'Barrel Bikers on Tour, Daytona 08 Edition'. Nice to see that they've all got there safely, and that the weather is nice. Damn, it's snowing here.... |
| Three webcams from Daytona: | Robbie O'Connells Pub, 530 Seabreeze Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida USA |
| **Barrel Members** The EGM is on the 5th March (next Wednesday), held at The Beacon, Mount Farm. At this meeting, hopefully, we will be choosing a new 'home'. The meeting is open to all full, associate, proposed, and pre-proposed members. Non-members, friends, visitors are all still welcome as the pub is still open to all. Only full members have voting rights, but as an associate, proposed or pre-proposal member you have the right to have your say, so please, if you have any ideas, thoughts or criticisms, please let us know. If you don't want to talk in the meeting, then approach someone who will mention it for you. And please, can I have your comments on the pubs we visited well before the meeting please!! Just another mention of the Memorial Party for Alex is on the 19th April, so get the date into your diary now!! This will be held at The Beacon, Mount Farm, Milton Keynes, MK1 1PA, from 7pm until very very late! The Peartree Bridge Family will be gracing the stage and getting the party swinging! Free entry, no collections etc, just a bloody good chance to party and celebrate Alex's life. Everybody who knows us or Alex is welcome! Visit the invite. |
| The Firkin 'O' Bitter this year was a total success, thanks to everyone who turned up to party! I would like to take this chance to congratulate Tim in putting on a fantastic 1st Firkin, well done that man! If anyone has any photo's they would like me to use online, then please send them to me at zena@badzena.com. On a different note Phill, Jojo & I have organised a Memorial Party for Alex, on the 19th April. This will be held at The Beacon, Mount Farm, Milton Keynes, MK1 1PA, from 7pm until very very late! The Peartree Bridge Family will be gracing the stage and getting the party swinging! Free entry, no collections etc, just a bloody good chance to party and celebrate Alex's life. Everybody who knows us or Alex is welcome! Visit the invite. **Barrel Members** |
| The Firkin 'O' Bitter 2008 is this weekend, and there are a small amount of tickets still available, if you're interested please view the INVITE for Tim's contact details. We need Barrel Members on site from 10am until midday on Sunday, so all you 'white T-Shirts' out there, this is your chance to shine! See you all this weekend!! |
| Well, as this is the first time I've put anything on the front page this year, the first thing I should do is wish you all a very happy new year, lets hope it's better than last year. Don't forget the Late Christmas Party is this Saturday (12th January 2008), at the Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey. We have a live band, dj, food wagon, raffle etc. Tickets are only £5 and are available on the door. Club members etc, should be at the hall at around 6.30/7pm for setting up. Visit the invite by Clicking Here. Brimstone have confirmed, and will be the band for the night! See you on Saturday night! The Firkin 'O' Bitter 2008 invite is up online, visit it by clicking Here. |
| Just a quick update this time, with a few extra events, club links and company links going up online. Also the Firkin 'O' Bitter 2008 invite is up online, visit it by clicking Here. The Late Christmas Party is on the 12th January 2008, at the Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey. We have a live band, dj, food wagon, raffle etc, and tickets are only £5, and are available either in advance by post (full details on the invite), or from Club Members. Or if you're not that organised, we will be delighted to sell you a ticket on the door! Visit the invite by Clicking Here. Brimstone have confirmed, and will be the band for the night! |
| Just a quick reminder for all Barrel members, Associates, and Proposed that if you want to go to the Club Christmas Meal on the 19th December, Tim needs your £15 by this Wednesday. The Late Christmas Party will be held on the 12th January 2008, at the Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey. We have a live band, dj, food wagon, raffle etc, and tickets are only £5, and are available either in advance by post (full details on the invite), or from Club Members. Or if you're not that organised, we will be delighted to sell you a ticket on the door! Visit the invite by Clicking Here. Brimstone have confirmed, and will be the band for the night. |
| Ok, so for some of you this is way too late, but finally I've gotten the pictures from the GPO and Mick and Paula's wedding up online. View the pictures by Clicking Here. The Late Christmas Party will be held on the 12th January 2008, at the Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey. We have a live band, dj, food wagon, raffle etc, and tickets are only £5, and are available either in advance by post (full details on the invite), or from Club Members. Or if you're not that organised, we will be delighted to sell you a ticket on the door! Visit the invite by Clicking Here. Brimstone have confirmed, and will be the band for the night. |
| One of our members returned home from holiday to find that his partners car had been broken into, moved away from the garage, dumped in the middle of the road, and his bike was taken from his garage. He lives on Heelands, and apparently this has happened before in roughly the same area. Please be warned that there is a gang out there doing this, so keep an eye on your garages. The details of the bike that was stolen are: Model Type:Yamaha YZF-R6 Anyone with info, please contact me through the website, and I'll forward it onto Stuart. The Late Christmas Party will be held on the 12th January 2008, at the Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey. We have a live band, dj, food wagon, raffle etc, and tickets are only £5, and are available either in advance by post (full details on the invite), or from Club Members. Or if you're not that organised, we will be delighted to sell you a ticket on the door! Visit the invite by Clicking Here. Brimstone (subject to confirmation) will be the band for the night. For those who don't know, the Plough is now closed, and the Barrel will be looking for a new home, as soon as we know where we are meeting, I will announce it here on the website, so keep an eye out! |
| Barrel Members!! The EGM tomorrow (7th November) will now held at the Bull & Butcher in Fenny Stratford, 8pm for an 8.30pm start. Remember it's a closed meeting, ie if you're not a full member, associate member, proposed member, or pre-proposal member, then you WILL be asked to leave. Only full members have voting rights, but as an associate, proposed or pre-proposal member you have the right to have your say, so please, if you have any ideas, thoughts or criticisms, please let us know. If you don't want to talk in the meeting, then approach someone who will mention it for you. The Late Christmas Party will be held on the 12th January 2008, at the Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey. We have a live band, dj, food wagon, raffle etc, and tickets are only £5, and are available either in advance by post (full details on the invite), or from Club Members. Or if you're not that organised, we will be delighted to sell you a ticket on the door! Visit the invite by Clicking Here. Brimstone (subject to confirmation) will be the band for the night. For those who don't know, the Plough is now closed, and the Barrel will be looking for a new home, as soon as we know where we are meeting, I will announce it here on the website, so keep an eye out! |
| Well, Paula & Mick tied the knot this past weekend (sorry I missed it, but a buggered wrist and stinking cold kept me away!), also, we had another wedding within the club recently, Cliff & Janette, Congratulations to you all! Back at the Plough after Paula & Micks ceremony, Mona collapsed with chest pains, Penny rushed him and Karen to hospital, where it was confirmed that he had suffered a heart attack. He was in hospital for a few days, but is back home now, and doing well. I think he's looking at a lifestyle change! Good luck Mona, and Get Well Soon! We miss you! (I'm sure I'll regret that last comment!) Preparations are in full flow for the Private Club Members Party for the 15th December, more details will follow, but mostly this will be discussed at our meetings. If you want to know more, contact me, Zena. Also the Late Christmas Party will be held on the 12th January 2008, at the Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey. We have a live band, dj, food wagon, raffle etc, and tickets are only £5, and are available either in advance by post (full details on the invite), or from Club Members. Or if you're not that organised, we will be delighted to sell you a ticket on the door! Visit the invite by Clicking Here. I will add more details here as I have them The EGM will be held on the 7th November 2007, at the Plough, 8pm for an 8.30pm start. Remember it's a closed meeting, ie if you're not a full member, associate member, proposed member, or pre-proposal member, then you WILL be asked to leave. Now, when I say it's a 'closed meeting', I mean that the Barrel Bikers MCC EGM is closed to non members, I am NOT saying that the whole pub will be closed, just the meeting. All visitors, partners etc will be asked to occupy the other bar. If that's all clear, I'll move on..only full members have voting rights, but as an associate, proposed or pre-proposal member you have the right to have your say, so please, if you have any ideas, thoughts or criticisms, please let us know. If you don't want to talk in the meeting, then approach someone who will mention it for you. |
| With another very successful GPO under our belt (Well done to Tim and everybody who helped!), it's time to think about the EGM. This will be held on the 7th November 2007, at the Plough, 8pm for an 8.30pm start. Remember it's a closed meeting, ie if you're not a full member, associate member, proposed member, or pre-proposal member, then you WILL be asked to leave. Now, when I say it's a 'closed meeting', I mean that the Barrel Bikers MCC EGM is closed to non members, I am NOT saying that the whole pub will be closed, just the meeting. All visitors, partners etc will be asked to occupy the other bar. If that's all clear, I'll move on..only full members have voting rights, but as an associate, proposed or pre-proposal member you have the right to have your say, so please, if you have any ideas, thoughts or criticisms, please let us know. If you don't want to talk in the meeting, then approach someone who will mention it for you. Today I have booked the hall for our Late Christmas Party for the 12th January 2008, and am waiting for a band to get back to me, please watch this space for more details! I will get a flyer done and out there asap. For all of you who don't know (bit of good news Batwillow!) Paula & Mick are getting married this weekend, yay!! For those who haven't recieved a personal invite, there is an open invite for all club members, full, proposed, associate etc. Paula has also requested that some bikes escort her to the registary office, so if you want to be part of the run, please meet at the Plough at 10.30. After the registry office, it's back to The Plough for a drink and sommit to eat, then in the evening it's up to the Cruck Barn for more drinks and an evenings entertainment! Photos will be added to the site just as soon as I get time, or when I stop pouring liquids over my laptop!! Won't be long, promise!! |
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Otter from the Cernunnos Mcc emailed me this morning with the details of Harley Steve's funeral. It is to be held on Monday 8th October. Meeting from 1pm at the Robin Hood, Clifton Reynes, nr Olney, MK46 5DR. The ride will then go on to Olney Green Burial Ground, Yardley Road, for the service at 2pm. Afterwards it's back to the Robin Hood to send him on his way. This Friday, Frank, of the BTW, long term supporter and close friend of the Barrel, is due to have a serious operation at Stoke Mandeville this Friday. I, on behalf of the Barrel Bikers would like to wish him well, and a highly speedy recovery ready for the GPO! Next weekend (5th, 6th & 7th) is our GPO Rally. We have very very few tickets left, so if you want to come, please contact Tim (see invite) asap. Click for Invite. Members - Next Wednesday at the meeting will be your last chance to put your names down on the rota's, remembering you wil be asked to help out, name on rota's or not. We need people on site from 9am on the Thursday morning for setup, until Sunday when everything is all done. More will be discussed next Wednesday. Last but certainy not least I would like to welcome, Malcolm, Fi, and John S into the Barrel Bikers as Full Members, well done guys! I would also like to welcome 3 new Pre-Proposed Members, Julie, Stuart, and Jeff, welcome! You now have 3 months to make a good impression, buying people copious amounts of alcohol usually helps!! |
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Finally I'm back online, and up and running again, but sadly to pass on some very sad news. Harley Steve from the Cernunnos MCC died on Sunday morning (23rd September). At the beginning of the month Steve had gone to hospital for a planned heart operation that would've brought some relief from the chest pains that he had been suffering. Unfortunately he suffered a stroke after the operation and never regained consciousness. On behalf of the Barrel Bikers I would like to express our sincere condolences to the Cernunnos Mcc and Steve's family. R.I.P. Steve. One final reminder that the GPO Rally is under 2 weeks away, Click for Invite. Please contact Tim for more info (phone numbers & email on the invite). |
| A final reminder that it's our EGM tonight, held at the Plough, 8pm for 8.30 start. Remember it's a closed meeting (ie if you're not a full member, associate member, proposed member, or pre-proposal member, then you WILL be asked to leave). Only full members have voting rights, but as an associate, proposed or pre-proposal member you have the right to have your say. If you haven't had your memorial patches yet, please contact me (Zena) and I'll sort it asap. For club members (inc proposed and pre-proposal) you will get one of each patch free of charge. Non members, associate members and extra patches for members will all be charged at cost price of £1.50. See you all tonight!! |
| Ok, it's been a long time coming, but I've finally managed to get all the photographs from June to present up online! Visit them by clicking HERE. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the Barrel, family and friends who turned out for the Family Fun Day at the Furzton 2 for 1 restaurant. It was a good day, despite the weather, and at first count they think they have raised £550 towards a memorial bench for Alex, well done all! On a sadder note, Webby & Unibond have had one set of 16" Ford Escort alloys, and one set of 15" Ford Granada Alloys stolen from Fullers Slade on Friday 17th August. If anyone gets offered cheap alloys or knows anything, please email me at zena@badzena.com, and I'll pass it on. |
| Well, Colgate's funeral went very well, and I am passing on thanks from Sandra & the NCC for all the hard work the Barrel put into marshalling the cortage. It's at time like these that it makes me proud to be a long standing member of the Barrel Bikers. Thankyou again to everyone who marshalled and attended the cortage. Well done. |
| A reminder that it's Colegates funeral tomorrow. If you are intending to be on Dave's last ride, please meet at the end of the Cul de Sac at Weavers Hill, Fullers Slade, MK11 2BN, for a 10.30 leave. We will head onto Crown Hill Crematorium for a 11.30am service. Afterwards it's then on to the Plough. Another piece of news is that the Crazy Diamonds MCC Tossin the Slipper Rally has had to have a change of Venue from the Hollowell Steam Rally Field, to Cogenhoe Football Club, just off the A428 Bedford Rd, nr Brayfield (where they Crazy Diamonds have hosted many a stonking rock night). This is due to the Foot and Mouth scare. Sadly there has to be some compromise, and they are now sadly unable to host a live band on Saturday night (due to licences etc). But I am assured that all will recieve, the now famous, 'Crazy Diamond MCC welcome & an excellent party atmosphere!'. |
| First the details of Colegates funeral are: The funeral will take place at 11:30 at Crown Hill Crematorium on Wednesday 8th August. The hearse will be taking Dave to Crown Hill from outside 60 Weavers Hill, Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes, MK11 2BN. I would ask that we meet at the end of the Cull de Sac at this address at 10:30. There will be a Wake at the Plough Pub in Water Eaton following the Service. |
| I can't believe I'm doing this again, but I have to break more bad news to you all. Colgate, NCC Bucks, was travelling home from Pig's funeral yesterday in his Suzi Jeep, when he was involved in a serious car accident. Colgate had to be airlifted straight to the John Radcliffe in Oxford. Unfortunately he didn't make it through the operation, and died last night at 11pm. Colgate was a good friend, a highly active and valued, ex member of the Barrel, before he moved on and joined NCC Bucks. He has always looked out for the Barrel, and has helped us in many of our 'sticky' periods. The Barrel Bikers & myself would like to express our deepest and sincerest condolences to Sandra, Colgates family, friends and all his NCC Brothers. Ride Forever Free, & Thankyou Colgate!! |
| This morning I recieved 2 pieces of bad news. Firstly, Pig from the Tribal Gypsies MC died last night after suffering from a heart attack. I would like to express our condolences to the Tribal Gypsies MC and to Pig's family at this hard time. Secondly I recieved this email below: Hi to all at Barrel Bikers Thanks I would like to express our sincerest condolences to Jes's friends and family. Ride Free Jes! |
| For the run to Colin's Brother, Graham's, funeral Jackie & Penny are meeting up on Tuesday, so if you want someone to ride with, be at the Plough no later than 11.30am. The DCMR run this coming Saturday, is desparatly short of solo marshalls. For anyone that doesn't know, the run involves taking some Autistic and Downs kids for a day out in sidecars and on trikes. We are always short of Trikes and Outfits but we also need loads of solo bike riders to marshall the run. The run meets at Over Whitacre, a small village near Coleshill, at between 8.30am and 9.30am on Saturday, going to an attraction called Bonkers (it involves a boat trip for everybody and a furnace museum). All entries are free and there is a free lunch and tea for all riders and marshalls. There is free camping available from the Friday untill the Sunday at the hall, so all you have to provide is your own gas. Mole will be travelling up Friday after work if anybody fancies coming along for the ride (Email Mole for more details.) Don't forget the Custom Show is fast approaching, 5th August, at the Cruck Barn. It's free entry, and open from 11am - 4pm. There will be trade stands, bouncy castle, bar, ice cream van, excellent food, dj, helmet park, awards etc. Click Here for invite. |
| Graham's funeral will be at Harwood Crematorium, Stevenage, Herts. The cortage will leave the house at 2:40, so if anyone wishes to follow, meet at the petrol station at Pin Green, Martins Way (SG1 5 postcode) for 2:30pm. The cortage will be lead by myself on the harley, followed by the trike hearse as used at Alex's funeral. |
| I recieved a very sad email last night from Colin H, to say that his Brother Graham had died that morning. He had collapsed at work on Tuesday, and was diagnosed with having a bleed on the brain. Graham attended our rallies and events with gusto and imagination (invariably being one of the last out of the pub at the Firkin!), and was always ready with a smile and a joke. He was due to be married in 2 weeks time. On behalf of the Barrel Bikers, we would like to express our deepest condolences to Colin, Maggie, Ginger, Graham's Fiancee, and all the family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Maggie has promised me that she'll contact me further with details of his funeral when she has them, but right now it looks like it will take place in Stevenage. I will post details here as soon as I have them. |
| **Wanted Cheap/Free CX Parts!** Webby is after any CX parts that you may have and don't want anymore. Especially she would love to be able to find a carb inlet rubber, as cheap as possible! If you have any CX bits, please contact Webby by emailing her at Jen_Raven7@Yahoo.co.uk. |
| Well, finally I've managed to put up the pictures & video from Alex's funeral, sorry it took so long, but it wasn't the easiest thing I've ever put up online, thankyou for bearing with me! See Alex's page by clicking Here. I've also added a couple of new pages, and some more events to the events pages. |
| The GPO invite has now been put up online, visit by clicking HERE. I've also added some pictures from Jackie's Birthday Party. Enjoy! |
| Just a quickie...I've uploaded the Photographs & Video from Oily's Funeral, Click Here to view. Cheers (for now)! |
| Just a quickie...I've now managed to get the members page up to date now. I think they're all there! If you can't see a picture of yourself/your bike, that'll be that I haven't found one, so if you have a picture of yourself and/or your bike that you'd like me to use, please send it to me! Cheers (for now)! |
| First I would (belatedly) like to thank/congratulate/comiserate with the new Committee and Officials who were voted in at the AGM, thankyou/well done/oh dear to you all! I also would like to apologise to everyone, as I haven't yet gotten the members page of the site fully up to date yet, but I am working on it! What with an 'eeby greeby' on a computer, and silly little errors and games getting in the way, it's taken a whole lot longer than planned, sorry!. Next, I would like to offer congratulations on behalf of myself and the club to Paula and Mick, who got themselves engaged a while ago, good luck guys!! It's nice to be able to share some good news for a change. And lastly, I have managed to wade through the photo's from the BMF, Click Here to check them out. I'm sure I've forgotten something, but that's nothing new! Cheers (for now)! |
| A Thankyou... Just a few words of thanks to all that attended Steve's (Oily's) funeral on Thursday 17th May, Steves (Oily's) family where overwelmed with the number of people, as we where that attended to pay there last respects, not only from the biking community but also from the martial arts! Sleep well brother! Lee |
| The IOW pictures are now online!!! Click here to have a look! The AGM is this Wednesday, 16th May 2007, to be held at The Plough. Club Members, Associate Members & Proposed Members ONLY are able to attend (no wives, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, sheep or even Bunnies etc). Proposals & Associates are able to attend but not vote, but Proposals & Associates are welcome to express their views to the club. As a Full Club Member, this is your chance to air your views and to change the committee, maybe even stand for a job yourself! Your newsletter was your ONLY official notification, so please don't forget!! We usually welcome visitors on our club nights, but this Wednesday we ask, politely, for any non-members not to visit. This Thursday is Oily's Funeral, for those attending, below I have reproduced the details of where and when to meet, as given to us by the Tribal Gypsies mc.
The courtage will leave from Steve's home in Pennylands Milton keynes. This is a cul-de-sac and would make it difficult for bikes, cars and hearse. We also think this is a time for his family and close friends. The nearest open space is at the Ship a shore pub at Willen on Monks way H3/V10, we would graciously ask you to arrive there at 11.00 to 11.15 ready to leave at 11.30
there will be a member there to arrange departure. The courtage will leave Pennylands and collect mourners from Willen.
The courtage will then proceed to Olney Green burial site on Yardley road, Olney. This was Steve's wish to be buried in a green site. Respects Tribal Gypsies mc Don't forget this weekend is the BMF. We will be having our usual club stand. For tickets, and more info contact Mole. As far as I know, so far, myself, Phill & Taz will be heading over there on Friday morning, to start the set up. The more people the merrier! As for where we will meet, and when, I don't know yet, but contact me after Wednesday night and I should know by then.
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| Alot of things to say today, and I apologise for the lateness. Firstly, I have to thank every single person who turned out and made Tuesday such a fantastic send off for our Alex. I'm sure he would have been so proud of you all. It was a good day, with mixed emotions, but words cannot express how blown away myself and Phill were, thankyou so much! We have to mention a few people who really deserve all the thanks in the world, Yogi, Mole, Penny, Frank, Lorraine, Leigh, Mona, & Jane. We cannot ever thank you guys enough, for you all played your own part in making the day such a fantastic one, and took a hell of alot of thought and work away from us, thankyou all! Visit an online slideshow of Tuesday by Clicking Here.
View & Sign our book of condolence On another sad note, for those of you who don't know Oily passed away on the 27th April. Our sincere thoughts and condolences go to all his family and friends. We have recieved an email from Oily's partner, Miranda: Hello I have left out Miranda's email address, but if you want to contact her, drop me an email and I'll pass on her address. The date of our Annual AGM, Wednesday 16th May 2007, to be held at The Plough. Club Members, Associate Members & Proposed Members ONLY are able to attend (no wives, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, sheep or even Bunnies etc). Proposals & Associates are able to attend but not vote, but Proposals & Associates are welcome to express their views to the club. As a Full Club Member, this is your chance to air your views and to change the committee, maybe even stand for a job yourself! Your newsletter is your ONLY official notification, so please don't forget!! I think that's all for now, apart from to say thankyou to you all again, and for those on the IOW, have a good one!! Zena |
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Details of Alex's Funeral It will be this Tuesday, 1st May. The procession is meeting from midday onwards at The Plough, Water Eaton. Click here for map of The Plough. If you would like to be part of the procession, please be at The Plough for no later than 1pm, as we are planning to leave at 1.15. For those of you who want to meet us at the cemetary, the service will start at 2pm. Click here for map of The New Bradwell Cemetery. The Committal will be at 3pm. Afterwards, it's back down the Plough for a huge celebration of Alex's life. Again, I would like to thank everybody who has supported us at this time, and I hope you all can make it on Tuesday. Zena |
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CHANGE IN TIMES!!! 3pm IS THE COMMITTAL TIME, THE TIME OF THE START OF THE SERVICE WILL BE 2PM. STILL UNSURE TO THE TIME TO LEAVE THE PLOUGH, SO STILL ARRIVE AT THE PLOUGH FOR MIDDAY, BUT WE MUST BE AT THE CEMETERY FOR 2PM. We have started arrangements for Alex's funeral. The definate facts are that it will be on Tuesday 1st May, at 3pm at the New Bradwell Cemetary. We will be leaving from The Plough, Water Eaton, but as of yet we are unsure of the exact leaving time (due to route, permissions etc), so be at The Plough for midday. The 'service' will be a civil ceremony, conducted by a Celebrant. This hopefully will take place in a marquee at the Cemetary, but again, this is awaiting the correct permissions. As soon as I get any more information, I'll put it up here asap. Afterwards it's a return to The Plough to celebrate Alex's life & loves (and there were a few of them!). We do ask that for the funeral that it's family flowers only, and donations will go to the David Cooper Memorial Run. The Funeral Directors have started an account so all donations will be handled by them. Myself, Phill, James & Mole again want to thank everyone for their support and kindness over the last week, we don't know what we would have done with out you all. Thankyou all! |
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Ok, again this is quite hard for me to do, but both myself, Phil, Mole and Liz would like to thank everybody who turned up on Saturday night at the Plough. It was a great comfort to us all to see so many people who knew, and respected Alex, oh and to hear what he got up to when our backs were turned! It was a fantastic night, thankyou all so much. Special thanks must go to Frank & Lorraine Fox and the BTW, Yogi, Jok, Marith & Stuart, Penny, Mole, and the Bar Staff at The Plough. You did so much for us, thankyou! On a more positive note, that evening we managed to raise £550 to go to the David Cooper Memorial Fund. Alex enjoyed so much marshalling these runs, he did look forward so much to doing it, so Phill feels that Alex would want to support Elsie at this time. Also Phill & I would like to thank everyone for their fantastic words in the book of condolence (below), they have been a huge comfort to us, thankyou. Again, as soon as we know any details of his funeral, I will post here as soon as possible, so please keep an eye. |
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This is probably the hardest thing I've ever ever had to post here, but yesterday, Young Alex died after a terrible road accident. All witnesses have said Alex was doing everything properly and correctly. His pillion passenger, better known to us as Jo Jo suffered leg injuries, how serious I don't know right now, sorry. Phill and I are both in pieces but have been overwhelmed by all the good wishes and offers of support at this vicious time for us. We want to thankyou all, each and every one of you. Saturday night we still plan to be at The Plough for the The Peartree Bridge Family, as it's my birthday and probably the best time to meet up with everyone, so please if you know Alex, Phill or myself, you will be more than welcome to visit us there. Also our door at home is always open, so if you feel you need to just come and sit and try and make sense of it all, please do come round, if you don't know where we are please ring 07803 600646. I'm sorry if my words aren't quite what they should be, but as you can imagine this is very difficult for me, as it is for all of us. Below I have restarted the guestbook as a book of condolence, so if you have anything you want to share, then please do. Sorry, can't cope with anymore, will update with any arrangements. |
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