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Welcome to the South Durham Section of the Vintage Motorcycle Club

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Latest News & Forthcoming Events

Sad News

Ian Londesbrough, Eric's son, has informed us that Eric Londesbrough passed away this morning Monday 3rd November after a short illness.

 

Eric Londesbrough R.I.P. - Funeral Arrangements

 

Eric’s funeral will be at 10.30am on Tuesday 25th November at Shay Grange Crematorium, Long Ln, Heaton, Shipley, Bradford BD9 6ST

 

Friends from the VMCC are very welcome to attend, but please let his daughter, Kathrine,  know via email by Tuesday 11th November, as the crematorium has to book the correct size of chapel.

 

Kathrine.nutting@gmail.com

Anniversary Run 12 October

The run started from the Crown Inn at Manfield, who provided tea & coffee which was most welcome.  After the usual questions 18 riders set off for the first checkpoint at Masham, which was absolutely full of bikes of all ages in the main square.

 

The route then carried on through Grewelthorpe, Kirkby Malzeard, Pateley Bridge and on to the Craven Arms at Appletreewick for the lunch stop with great views over Wharfedale.

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After lunch we set off back towards Grassington and Kettlewell and over Park Rash into Coverdale and Leyburn and a quick call in to Manor Farm Cafe for more refreshment and back to the Crown for the finish

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Results

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Lunch Stop at he Craven Arms

Kelven setting off on his little MZ

Finish at the Crown in Manfield

For more photos from Mike Roberts click

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November
  • 6 - Club Night - Beamish Awards
  • 16 - Championship Trial - TBC
  • 20 - Club Night
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December

 

  • 4 - Club Night - Business Meeting
  • 7 - Anniversary Social Run
  • 9 - Tuesday - Section Anniversary - See Note Below
  • 18 - Club Night - Christmas Party
  • 26 - Social Run to Teesdale - Brian Smith

 

January 2026
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  • 15 - Club Night - Business Meeting & AGM

  • 24 - Presentation Night - Bannatynes Darlington

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Details for section 50th anniversary event
 
Tuesday the 9th of December 2025 is the 50th anniversary of the formation of the South Durham Section V.M.C.C.  at the Three Tuns pub, now just called the Tuns, Sadberge DL2 1RU.  We are meeting at the pub on Tuesday the 9th of December at 12 noon to commemorate this auspicious occasion for get together.  It is hoped that the Northern Echo newspaper will be there to record the event as they were in 1975. There will be light refreshments available.

Any past members, marshalls and anyone who has been involved with section over the years are cordially invited to join us.  If you intend to come please let me know to give us an idea of how many potatoes to peel for the chips .  bsmith648@btinternet.com
 
 
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Forthcoming Events

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