Wednesday 20  August 2025

Mick led a ride-out of 6 bikes to The Kings Head at Sutton Bonington where we met up with several other branch members for a good display of bikes for the locals. 

Wednesday 13  August 2025

Giles led a ride-out from the Shakespeare via Castle Donnington through the lanes and by-roads to the Hawk and Buckle at Etwall. There Rachel studied the bikes and awarded the Richard Green Memorial trophy to Mick Debbage's A65 Lightning.

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Tidy Bike Night saw a fine display of handsome BSAs at the Shakespeare. When the votes were counted the club members had chosen (but the photographer had missed):

1st 1932 350cc Blue Star owned by Mark Quinney

2nd B40 owned by John Hall

3rd A65 Spitfire Mk III owned by Terry Wood

 

 

Dean presents winner Mark Quinney with a splendid cup containing the shrunken head of treasurer Ian.

May 2025

John, Terry and Dean's Ireland visit May 2025 for the BSAOC Adare camp 

Three desperados ascending Connor Pass, County Kerry, Eire.

Same three desperados at Ladies View with the Lakes Of Killarney in the background.

Wednesday 9th April 2025

The Winter Trophy Awards for the most hardy souls keeping their BSAs on the road throughout the winter months were awarded, and the prizes go to..... 

1st Terry Wood

2nd Colin Davies

3rd Pat Doodson

Wednesday 19th March 2025

Our thanks to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance for a very interesting and informative talk about the lifesaving emergency service they provide. On the night, thanks to the generosity of the branch members plus £50 from branch funds, we contributed £230 to the charity which was gratefully received.

AGM 2025 Outcomes

1)Branch Attendance Subscription to remain at £1 or £2 for any Special Events like Guest speakers.

2)Existing Committee Members re-elected except for the Webmaster who is replaced with Clive Osman.

3)Branch to investigate Alternative Venues. The existing venue arrangements will continue.