As part of the revamp of the Hatters area at the shop - I need a few old dealership T shirts - preferably foreign - it doesn’t matter what condition they are in - it’s the artwork I need.

The brighter the better.

If any one wants to donate a T shirt - can they either bring it to the next Chapter meeting or leave it at the shop for me if they let me know it is there and I will nip and collect it.

Davina

The June photo competition winner was Gillian Cox, she's captured Trev practicing for the 4th July bash. She gets a free ticket to the Hatters Christmas Party and also entry into the end of year competition with a prize of £100. Closing date for the July competition is 24th June and the winner will be announced at the July chapter meeting. "If you ain't in it, you can't win it"...... get your entries in.

Ross

A bright but blustery morning for today’s ride out to Llangollen. 14 bikes and 18 Hatters were making the trip, including new members Keith, Mitch and Jack, Darren brought Jane with him as a “guest” (could she be another new Hatter soon?).

With Trev leading the way it was onto the M60, M56 and onto the A556. From there we joined the A49, which features in the bmf “The Best Rides” motorcycle atlas as one of the 300 best roads in Britain, sweeping bends and undulations – fantastic. A stop at Raven café for the usual ciggy, brew and stretch (not necessarily in the order) and a close examination of 2 Pints Pete’s bouncing muffler, then off again, passing signs for Wem, (is something happening there later this year?) along more country roads before joining the A5, tree lined and with the smell of wild garlic in the air, entering Llangollen at about 1 o’clock. Parking up in the town centre, Trev gave us 2 hours to explore. Shops, canal boat rides, steam trains, river walks or cafes – plenty to go at. Back in the car park we admired 2 Pints’ custom fix for that bouncing muffler, not exactly what I would call factory H-D parts (see photos), before heading for home with a stop for fuel just outside Llangollen and another stop at Chester services for the usual.

Thanks Trev and all the marshals (Ratty, Malc, 2 Pints, Arthur and Paul) for getting us all out and back safely and also to everyone else on the ride, see you all again next time.

Ross

Top Ten rules for new and old riders

1 If a committee member asks you a question, always say YES even if you want to say NO.

2 After filling up with fuel, move your bike away from the pump, even though they might call the police for stealing fuel.

3 Remember the customer is always right, unless you are a Laney's customer.

4 Please don't ask Laney for credit unless you like hospital food (which apparently is better).

5 Never turn up on a dirty bike unless Ratty's bike is dirty, in that case never turn up on a clean bike.

6 Don't worry if Ratty doesn't wave to you as he's probably changing his CD.

7 Don't worry if you forget a tee shirt for a rally weekend as you get one with your rally pack, but you are not allowed to wear it that weekend.

8 It is very dangerous to smoke when filling up, so please move one or two feet away.

9 If Trevor takes "the scenic route" it means he's lost.

10 Please move over to allow marshalls to pass unless you are an off duty marshall, in which case just ignore your mirrors and the loud revving.

These rules are subject to change at a moments notice.

Two Pints

Cider Rally 2011
Dear Hatters Member,
We have just returned from one of the most successful Cider Rallys, we won best attendance, best paint job and Chapter Challenge as well as the Bingo on the wet Sunday afternoon.
As you are aware bookings for the Cider Rally are at a premium regarding accommodation in the ‘Chalets’. If we want to reserve the same as this year’s rally, we need to book early and you need to pay for the event by the 1st of September 2010. Bookings made by October Meeting.
If you wish to attend next year’s event, please complete the booking form below and return it to me. Payment for the Cider Rally 2011 will be £100 per person for chalet full board and rally ticket. Camping and rally ticket with on-site food is £76 per person and Camping and rally ticket without on-site food is £46 per person (these prices are subject to change).
If you wish to share with another person, please indicate their names on the form.
CUT AND RETURN TO
ARTHUR ARROWSMITH, CARTREF, 14 BAXTER ROAD, SALE, CHESHIRE M33 3AL
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NAME.......................................................................................................................................................
SHARING WITH: ......................................................................................................................................
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ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED: CHALET OR CAMPING..........................................................................
Accommodation type: Single. Double/Twin/Triple................................................................................
ONSITE FOOD REQUIRED (CAMPING ONLY)............................................................................................
Bike Reg................................................
T-SHIRT SIZE: PLEASE CIRCLE SMALL /MEDIUM/ LARGE/ EXTRA LARGE/ XXL / XXXL