Club News (and gossip)

22nd December
In the Dodgy Pics Gallery I've put a link in to a new layout of the album. Go have a look and see what you think. With this layout you are able to leave comments and you can upload any dodgy pics yourself with the 'public uploader' (I like this bit, 'cos it takes the blame off me for putting them up, lol!) Oh, and if need be, it can all be done anonymously and then at the following club meeting you can see if you can pass yourself off as an innocent. Dean, you'd better get some practice in, esp. after your username effort! And Stu, I reckon you'll be safe. At least for the first few months till you figure out how to do it! The only downside is because it's free, it means they chuck adverts in, like the forum. You can upgrade it which would remove them but at $6.95 a month, it's something I think we can live with, unless somebody hates them that much and wants to become a sponsor of the Dodgy Pics gallery!

Also, it seems that each year, everybody asks if anyone is going out for a beer over the CRIMBO (sorry Beefy!) period and the standard answer seems to be 'dunno...', so if anyone is going out for a few bevvies and they want some company, chuck it in the forum and then I, I mean, people don't have to sit at home thinking, I wonder what everyone else is doing..?

Finally, I'd just like to wish all the club members and their families, the stalker (yes, you...), and visitors to our effort of a website a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and I hope your Xbox's last past the New Year before blowing up and your Wii controller doesn't end up embedded in your tv!
PS. If you do get a Wii, remember to shut the curtains (esp. with the boxing game!)

19th December
The club's 'Xmas' Piss Up looks to have been sorted for Saturday 3rd January and it just happens to coincide with Banbury Soul Club's first do at their new venue, which means no missing the end of the night 'cos the taxi has come early (or hanging around outside in the cold 'cos the taxi's not turned up!). And what with the 2am closing time it'll save certain people (who shall remain anonymous) going to (Shit)cagos in search of more beer.
It looks like it's going to be a messy start to the new year then...
And long may it continue!

9th December
Cheers Maty for the following info;
Royston's funeral will be Thursday 11th Dec, 10am at St Mary's church all welcome. Family and close friends will then go to Banbury crematorium. All welcome to attend the wake in the function room at the back of the Labour Club 11am - 4pm.

Ches has suggested meeting up at nine at The Exchange for a coffee (or something stronger) and then making our way up.

The Miracle Of Christmas
Nope, I'm not on about the birth of Jesus. More amazing than that... Stu has finally managed to post a comment on the forum! Amen!!

And speaking of Jesus, I've been wondering about something...
If you went home one day and your missus said, 'Love, I've got some fantastic news. You know how we've never had sex and I'm still a virgin? Well, whilst you were out at work, an angel popped round and told me I'm pregnant. And to top it off, it's with the son of God!'
Would you not be just a little bit suspicious? Maybe it's just me but I can't see that excuse working too well nowadays (great story for The Sunday Sport though!)

28th November
If anyone is wanting to make a contribution towards Royston's collection, then Ches will be going round on Saturday night.
Also, further details about his funeral will be put up as and when we find out.

3rd November
Just found the minutes from last Thursday's club meeting. Wasn't able to read all the scribblings due to it being written on a tissue and then left in my pocket for a few days but from what I have recovered I don't think it's too big a disaster!
First off, we had two young lads turn up called Charlie and Dan. Hopefully, they were not too put off by the drunken ramblings and piss-taking and will decide to join the club (even if it is just to let Ralph know he is no longer 'the only Mod in the village'!)
The idea of having a club banner was dismissed as it seemed a bit silly splashing out on all that money just for one rally.
Some people thought it was about time we had a new Club photo.
Favourite websites were asked for so we could add them to the links page (and from there it went downhill...)
Other notes taken down were...
I (Dave) went to the toilet four times.
Mel has been waiting for her ceiling to be done since April (well, if you will go out with a plasterer, Mel...)
Mark would like to do a naked club calendar.
Surprisingly(?), this got loads of volunteers, so many in fact, that someone suggested doing one for the girls and one for the boys. But the drinks had been flowing by then so we'll see...!
Clare put out an appeal for any websites that cater for ladies who like their gentlemen more 'mature'
Stuart would like a new club t-shirt design for 2010. (and preferably one saying Vespa, not Vespov)
The rest of the minutes were either unreadable, probably not meant for public knowledge (or the rest of the club if we were in a sober state) or just didn't make sense so I've leave it there.

8th October
Not exactly club news but maybe of interest to the 'soulies' in the club! Click here for a new film that's being made and apparently ruffling a few feathers in some Northern Soul circles. Way I see it, you're never going to please everyone if you make a film about things like this (the skins amongst us have had to put up with that for years! lol)

23rd September

Ralph has booked a four berth chalet for Hemsby and has two spaces spare. Give him a shout if you want them.

17th September
Have already posted this in the forum but just in case, I thought I'd bung it in here as well...
Got some more details from Stu (ORSC) and have put them on the 'Upcoming Events' page. It's a PDF file so you may have to download a reader from www.adobe.com but I should imagine 99% of you will already have it installed, even if you haven't used it yet! He also said he'd put together a map and directions to the free campsite which I will pass on once I get them and there will be discreet road signs put up as well

13th September
OXFORD ROADRUNNERS SCOOTER CLUB
30th Anniversary and Charity Weekender

Fri 26th: Evening do: Doors 7pm – Late DC Fontana (6TS Soul) + DJs Bruce(DRC)
and ROADRUNNER CREW. £6 otd £4 Adv

Sat 27th: Daytime; Trade stalls from 10.30am Ridden Custom Show 12noon – 3pm
All Day BBQ and DJ’s spinning sounds all day.

Evening do: doors 7pm – late FREE – donations to charity
Bands:- The Arousers (6ts surf, Garage & RnR) plus The collector (Jam Tribute)
Live on stage + DJs Smiler (RUDE, HIPSHAKER) Jonny B
and ROADRUNNER CREW.

Sun 28th: Charity Rideout through Oxford countryside & historic city to afternoon
showcase gig by THE ANYDAYS (6t’s influenced Indie) + DJ support at
THE BULLINGDON ARMS, Cowley Road, Oxford plus BBQ back at Boundary House, Abingdon.

ALL WEEKEND PROCEEDS TO SOBELL HOUSE HOSPICE CHARITY
Charity Raffle with all proceeds to Sobell House Hospice Charity.

FREE CAMPING – Kindly donated Farmers field with loo’s available for
weekend camping, it’s basic but it’s FREE!! Bring your wet wipes!!!
Camping open from 5pm Fri 26th ….Minibus service operating to and
from campsite – BOUNDARY HOUSE from 6pm – 1am Friday & Saturday Night.

For a bit more luxury local campsites and B&B’s available.
See list on back of original flyer or contact me for details.

6th September
Ralph has passed on details about a alldayer at The Twisted Wheel in
Manchester on Sunday 12th October. I've put them on the Events Page so anyone is interested, go have a look!

2nd September
I've changed the password to the dodgy gallery so if you want it, send me a e-mail. Also, if the only pics are from me of Shaz then I don't think she is going to be too impressed (esp. when she finally goes on the site and sees them, ha ha!) If you have any dodgy pics that are scooter related (and I know you have!), then send them in, ya selfish gits. Hell, if you're worried about your perverted dark side being revealed, just set up a hotmail account and send them with that!

Ches asked about the Oxford Roadrunner's rideout on their Weekender. I have been in touch with their PR office and they have released the following statement;
'Hi ya, All I can confirm is that we're meeting at the Boundary House, Abingdon at 11am to
leave at 12pm. Route is yet to be confirmed.'

Ches also said that at the next club meeting, he would be getting the drinks in all night.*

26th August
It has been suggested that we should get a club banner for the rallies.
Any thoughts on this, bung them in the forum, or if we remember(!) maybe we could discuss it at the next club meeting?

15th August
Right, that's me finished with the updates/building for the time being,
I've got to start sorting me shit out for the IOW. Hopefully, that new forum is easier to use and posts won't get buried away and never seen. Oh, and have you noticed the new 'gallery' at the bottom? Oooh... lol
Don't forget to read the previous bit of news below about the club meeting regarding Ralph and I'll see ya'll Thursday night! (now, where did I put the cooler bag for the beer...?)

13th August
'Planned' meeting time for the Isle of Wight rally is Friday morning by
8:30am from Sainsbury's car park on Oxford Road. (see you all about
nine! lol) Also, Ralph is going to bring his van up to the club meeting, so if you want any kit taking down to the rally, bring it along. (Cheers, Ralph!)

9th August
Club Do/Piss up on the 27th September has been postponed due to a few members not being able to make it. Hopefully, a new date will be set shortly.

4th August
Next club meeting will be Thursday 21st August due to the IOW rally. (I'm sure this was mentioned at the last meet. If it's just me and the beer head can someone let me know! Cheers)