News from the VSOC in 2020

Welcome to our new members who joined the VSOC in December. Michael Lockwood, Arlesey, Bedfordshire – Centre 10 (22nd December) Francis Kosek, Haslemere, Surrey – Centre 17 (6th December) Owen Brown, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire – Centre 10 (2nd December) John Bailey, Stockport, Greater Manchester – Centre 06 (1st December) Mark Bright, Felixstowe, Suffolk – Centre 19 (1st December)

Welcome to our new members who joined the VSOC in November. Karl Nicholls, Wellingborough, Northants – Centre 09 (20th November) Jason Carter, Norwich, Norfolk – Centre 10 (9th November)

Helen Saw-Hutson is the new Vice Chair for the Virago Star Owners Club. She takes over the role from Peter Gauntlett, who has provided sterling service to the club since 2008. I am sure you all will wish Helen well and offer her good luck in helping guide the VSOC through the next few years of rally fields and fun. Helen can be contacted by her new email: vicechairvsoc@gmail.com Alternatively, her contact form is here: https://vsoc.org.uk/national-committee/contact-vsoc-vice-chairman/

The 1st of November marked the end of Peter Gauntlett’s tenure as the VSOC Vice Chairman. Peter carried out the role conscientiously and with the utmost dedication. He was a regular at the National Rallies, the International and also the Dutch and Belgian rallies. I am sure you will all join me in thanking him for his efforts over the years. On a personal note I would also like to thank Peter for his advice and support since I took … Read More

Welcome to our new members who joined the VSOC in October. Chris Plumb, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire – Centre 09 (24th October) David Smith, Leeds, West Yorkshire – Centre 05 (10th October) Chris Pendlebury, Hope, Flintshire – Centre 06 (9th October) Paul Shakespeare, Sheffield, S. Yorkshire – Centre 09 (6th October) Roy Robson, Darlington, Durham – Centre 04 (2nd October) Peter Bounds, Chesterfield, Derbyshire – Centre 09 (1st October)

Welcome to our new members who joined the VSOC in September. Tony Conlon, Midsomer Norton, Radstock – Centre 17 (17th September) Jeremy Gray, Purton, Wiltshire – Centre 17 (16th September) Clive Hibbert, Woodthorpe, York – Centre 05 (7th September)

Welcome to our new members who joined the VSOC in August. Alan Brock, West Molesey, Surrey – Centre 14 (19th August) Luk Daisley, Vange, Essex – Centre 19 (10th August) Meranda James, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire – Centre 12 (4th August)

Welcome to our new members who joined the VSOC in July. Paul King, Greenock, Scotland – Centre 01 (25th July) David Milton, Tunbridge Wells, Kent – Centre 15 (18th July) Nigel Bland, Swineshead, Lincs – Centre 09 (9th July) John Griffin, Worcester, Worcestershire – Centre 08 (4th July) Richard Wheal, Plymouth, Devon – Centre 18 (2nd July)

So, the Scrumpy VIII Rally has been delayed as long as we possibly can, hoping that the Government Guidelines for the 4th July would be in our favour and allow us to host the Rally. As always, our members health and wellbeing should always be our first consideration in the first instance. Sadly, in the announcement on Tuesday in Parliament and, with the publication of the document on the Government website Wednesday, we can now, at this stage, no longer … Read More

Welcome to our new members who joined the VSOC in June. Michael Claydon, Seaton, Devon – Centre 18 (29th June) Jake Foot, Alresford, Hampshire – Centre 16 (18th June) Phil Warner, Ferndown, Dorset – Centre 16 (7th June)

Centre 9 (Lost Riders) have rescheduled their rally into 2021: Friday 21st May to Sunday 23rd May 2021 Matlock RFC, Cromford, Derbyshire Caravans and Camper vans pre-book only Food, Bands and Disco Free Tea and Coffee 24 hour shower for ladies and gents Raffle and Best Bike Autojumble Tickets:Prebook (before 30/03/2021) : Members £18 or Associate £22OTG: Members £23 or Associate £25 All the usual things through the weekend plus an Autojumble

Welcome to our new members who joined the VSOC in May. Steve Payne, Colchester, Essex – Centre 19 (27th May) Stephen Stewart, Norwich, Norfolk – Centre 10 (22nd May) Stephen English, Patchway, Bristol – Centre 17 (22nd May) Anthony Teasdale, Blackhall, Cleveland – Centre 04 (20th May) Mitch Allen, Huntingdon, Cambridgshire – Centre 10 (11th May)

Physical Jumpstart may have been cancelled this year but we’re planning an evening to party this Friday (April 24th) on Facebook in Virtual Golborne. Join us, have your own party, camp in your back garden, break out the toffee vodka and upload your own pictures and videos (live and from Jumpstarts past) and chat with other virtual partygoers. The event is set to run from 7:30 pm until 10’ish and you’ll receive an invitation to join us a little before … Read More

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Hi All Due to the current Coronavirus restrictions the next issue of Clatter (which is due for publication in May) is cancelled. The printers are currently closed in line with all non-essential businesses. Please keep sending your humorous “Where in the Covid is Clatter?” pictures to Terry Lewis. (Tjlewis261@gmail.com) I’m sure that when Clatter is back in production we could all do with a giggle at your lockdown antics! To those of you who are still working in essential front … Read More

Dear Members, in light of the current Health and Financial situations our members may be experiencing, the VSOC are suspending the additional £5.00 Late Renewal Fee for the coming deadline date of 31st March 2020. This will be reviewed at the November 2020 AGM. The loss of membership status if not paid by the 30th April still remains in place, however should any member wish to discuss a change in their circumstances please do not hesitate to contact Malcolm Bland. … Read More

Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation we are sorry to announce that the following rallies have had to be cancelled. Scrumpy Rally – August 2020 So, the Scrumpy VIII Rally has been delayed as long as we possibly can, hoping that the Government Guidelines for the 4th July would be in our favour and allow us to host the Rally. As always, our members health and wellbeing should always be our first consideration in the first instance. Sadly, in … Read More

Hi Committee and Reps Thank you for voting for me, I look forward to working with you in my new role. I will endeavour to serve the club in the best way possible and help to uphold the members and Reps wishes as to how the club should be run and move forward. The club has had a few turbulent years, and I think it is time we all look forward and move ahead rather than looking over our shoulders … Read More

Welcome to our new members who joined the VSOC in March. Tim Doust, Poole, Dorset – Centre 16 (9th March) Mick Brooks, Bicester, Oxon – Centre 12 (9th March)