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turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Evening AllI know we have some of your postcodes for our […]

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:53:40 +0100

Evening All

I know we have some of your postcodes for our VRA Midlands area map we have, but there are still a few I need to make up the map.

Devo is currently renewing the map and we would ask you to forward them to either Devo, or me or both!

The postcode is all we need, no need for a full address it’s just so we have an idea of the regional…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi all, i've had a message of Derek Tate who's just […]

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:28:17 +0100

Hi all, i’ve had a message of Derek Tate who’s just joined with his wife Viv, he’s picking up his VN900 this weekend so he’ll be out on the road meeting up with us all. If you’re around this weekend give them both a shout for a ride out…..i’ll be on my alcoholic beveraging exercise down in Straford on Avon with the HMS GANGES reunion. back…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi all, This is a note to all the VRA Midlands members […]

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:21:05 +0100

Hi all, This is a note to all the VRA Midlands members re: my Monthly Newsletter i put in around the 22nd/23rd of each month. Can you let me know ANYTHING you would like advertised (within reason!) Things you’ve done alone, or as a group. Rideouts & rallies coming up. Issues you may have, (if they’re too political, then see the… Read more

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Well guys, April Showers ? Yep it's still true after […]

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:35:56 +0100

Well guys, April Showers ? Yep it’s still true after all these years 😆 but what a weekend we all had

Wet & Windy outside and in the tent as well thanks to Longman & Doc, but i’m sure they’ll say it was all down to me.

very successful on the recruiting front with 3 people who have Vulcans and will hopefully now be part of our group. 3 or 4…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi all,This weekend is the re-opening of the above […]

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:38:23 +0100

Hi all,

This weekend is the re-opening of the above cafe, which they’re calling their LAUNCH WEEKEND. Myself, Longman and Devo went up to see them on the 22nd Jan this year and they said that they would be happy to see us that weekend. I am confirming with their Events Co-ordinator to see whether this will be a full on event for us VRA Guys and…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Guys, whilst i'm on the line, only a few of you […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:20:01 +0000

Guys, whilst i’m on the line, only a few of you have confirmed a yay or nay for the tri region meet up the weekend of 23rd / 24th May, can you give me your intentions please so i can go back to Doc and Jester and confirm the numbers for the Midlands….cheers

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning all, Turkish 'ere from Turkey. Bid of sad […]

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:18:12 +0000

Morning all, Turkish ‘ere from Turkey. Bid of sad news ……we’ve lost 2 people in the Midlands ranks. Firstly Andy Turner, which is very sad to hear. He’s now got major problems with his riding due to spinal/disc/lumber problems so he told me the other day that he is putting his bike up for sale. I think you’ll find it on one of our…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Turkish 'ere who happens to be in Turkey!In May we […]

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:24:39 +0000

Turkish ‘ere who happens to be in Turkey!

In May we are looking at a Tri-region meet up the weekend of 23rd/24th with the South West, Southern & Midland regions.

We threw some dates around but the Sunday before, the 17th, is the Midland Rugby Bike Fest, which i hope some of you can attend. It’s all booked up and paid for by Bulldog and we have…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: This was held at the Toby Carvery at Stonebridge […]

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:08:24 +0000

This was held at the Toby Carvery at Stonebridge Island, Coventry Rd, Coventry CV7 7HL

The meeting opened promptly at 10.30

There were 13 in attendance – Myself, Longman, Devo, Viking, Carl & Mrs Carl (names !!! I blame the accident), Ferret, Bulldog, Twanny Raptor & Cornelia, Porky & Tricky

I bought to the attention of those in attendance of the…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: MEETING AT THE HARVESTER ASHBY RD, SUN 1ST MARguys, […]

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:43:49 +0000

MEETING AT THE HARVESTER ASHBY RD, SUN 1ST MAR

guys, you should be aware, Dawsy would have liked to come to that meeting yesterday afternoon but he doesn’t do f’b’. He had no idea that it was taking place, and he lives about 5 minutes away! As Dawsy says, “not everyone does f’b'” but there are other media outlets. wattsup / vra website / email.…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Items for the Agenda for our 2026 MIDLANDS VRA AGMTo be […]

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:40:53 +0000

Items for the Agenda for our 2026 MIDLANDS VRA AGM

To be held at the TOBY CARVERY, STONEBRIDGE ISLAND, COVENTRY RD, COVENTRY CV7 7HL 10.30 PROMPT START PLEASE

We have our tables in the restaurant until 11.50 when our area will be open for Sunday lunches

Bring meeting to order at 10.30
Introduction of new members & a ’round the table’ of…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi guys,We've got a new member in the Midlands […]

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:55:28 +0000

Hi guys,

We’ve got a new member in the Midlands VRA region.

Tim Ringrose hails from the Tewkesbury area. I’m sure he’ll introduce himself soon!

Regards ‘n all that

Turkish

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good afternoon all,I'm trying to drum up a bit of […]

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:53:20 +0000

Good afternoon all,

I’m trying to drum up a bit of support from the Midlands contingent to show their bikes at the above show.

It’s being organized by Badges, and if you can show your bike, then please contact him direct.

He is after the 650’s’s / 900’s 1500’s, we have a host of 2ltr’s which we did last year as well.

Check your diaries guys, and…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning all, I looked out the window today and saw […]

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:51:45 +0000

Morning all, I looked out the window today and saw blue skies! (I don’t remember flying to Turkey!), I hope you have a great ride out today to Jacks Hill Cafe, be aware of slippery surfaces guys, a tad frosty out there. Also, Cupcake has advised me that the VRA Monthly newsletter will be out soon, so if you HAVE ANY INFORMATION/NEWS/RIDEOUTS,…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: All,I have secured the following venue for the […]

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:32:32 +0000

All,

I have secured the following venue for the above meeting:

TOBY CARVERY STONEBRIDGE ISLAND, COVENTRY ROAD, CV7 7HL

Could you please send in any subject that you would like raising/matters discussing etc etc.

I will push out an ‘official’ ITEMS FOR THE AGENDA early March, so If you could get all your points to me by then that would be…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good morning guys, although at wet one!I've had an […]

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:40:57 +0000

Good morning guys, although at wet one!

I’ve had an email from Bulldog informing me that we have been given a plot for the RUGBY BIKEFEST, it’s just for forward planning and a date for your diary…..

Hope you can make it guys……

Turkish

From Bulldog

We have had our invitation for the Rugby BikeFest. I will take responsibility for the event, if…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Afternoon all,I hope you are all keeping well and dry!I […]

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:30:49 +0000

Afternoon all,

I hope you are all keeping well and dry!

I just want to highlight 2 dates coming up.

Sat 14th Feb a ride out is being organised out to Jacks Hill Cafe & Truckstop on Watling Street, Towcester NN12 8ET, as it is Valentine’s day, plus a Bike & Car show it will attract a great deal of bikers and 4 wheel road users alike

I’m sure…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi all,Big Andy is getting his February newsletter ready […]

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:12:39 +0000

Hi all,

Big Andy is getting his February newsletter ready for the February edition. If any of you Midlanders have something to say/do/go to/ rallies & rideouts etc etc, pass them to me and i’ll forward them on to Andy for inclusion. You can send them via any link, email/f’b’/wattsapp/on here….cheers all…..

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: MINUTES OF THE JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING HELD AT THE […]

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:31:07 +0000

MINUTES OF THE JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING

HELD AT THE TAMWORTH ARMS HOTEL ON THE 17TH JANUARY 2026

Members present:

Carl & Leslie Riley, Twanny & Sue Borg, Ian Deavin, Stuart & Liz Dawes, Longman, Kieron & Tina

The meeting opened at 5pm (ish)

New members:

We welcomed Andrew Turner and Matthew Burton, Andrew, aka Biggles is a new guy to the VRA and Matt…

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turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: In addition to our "items for the Agenda for Sat […]

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:38:52 +0000

In addition to our “items for the Agenda for Sat 17th” …..a new venue for the VRA Midlands summer rally” 😄

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: my response from Gary of Halfway House Inn, which to […]

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:30:36 +0000

my response from Gary of Halfway House Inn, which to be honest, was expected….there you go, off to the planning board again!!!!!

Hi Dean

Hope you are well…

Dean, Ive had a long meeting with the owner and we both agree that due to operational needs and concerns on both sides, that it would be best if you sought to hold your event at a different…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: ITEMS FOR THE AGENDA AT THE MONTHLY MEETING SATURDAY […]

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:50:18 +0000

ITEMS FOR THE AGENDA AT THE MONTHLY MEETING SATURDAY 17TH JAN AT THE TAMWORTH ARMS….17th Jan 5pm

The meeting is due to start promptly at 5pm as we have an area of the pub reserved for our meeting and the nights tomfoolery!

Welcome for our new members

update on the new summer rally venue at the Halfway House Inn, Bridgnorth

Ride outs for the…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Just to inform you guys, myself and Uncs, (carl Riley) […]

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:46:20 +0000

Just to inform you guys, myself and Uncs, (carl Riley) are presenting the £160 we made from the Auction and table top sale at our last Wise Owl meeting last September to our adopted Charity, The Air Ambulance in Belper, Derbyshire this morning around mid-dayish…..photo’s will be forthcoming. Weather is not forecast to be dry, so it’ll be…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Evening Mat & ClareI'm your new regional rep' […]

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:24:34 +0000

Evening Mat & Clare

I’m your new regional rep’ Turkish Brummy, aka Dean Seaborne.

My phone number is 07817 107660

I’ve had an email from Jean, our membership secretary informing me you’ve rejoined

Great news mate

Sadly I can’t remember your face, I’m pretty rubbish with names (i blame the accident)

Are you on any of the media channels, f’b’ wattsapp,…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Evening all, I've had an email from the membership […]

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:38:11 +0000

Evening all, I’ve had an email from the membership Sec’, Sleepy Jean, to inform me that two VRA Midlanders chappies have rejoined after a 5 year absence.

Mat & Clare from Newport in Shropshire. I’ve sent him an email welcoming them both back to the fold

regards

Turkish

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good evening all,I have planned to hold the 1st […]

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:37:40 +0000

Good evening all,

I have planned to hold the 1st monthly meeting of 2026 at the Tamworth Arms, prior to our Xmas drinks/meal which is due to start at 7pm on Saturday the 17th January

I’ve just had it confirmed from Geraldine of the Tamworth Arm that we can have our meeting at 5pm. I would like to start the meeting at 5pm so be there ready for…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi guys, below is Devo's report on his New years ride […]

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:29:57 +0000

Hi guys, below is Devo’s report on his New years ride out on the Brass Monkey run

Met up at The Victoria bikers pub in Coalville, arriving about an hour before the ride out. Got chatting with others there, some like me novices, others who’d done the Brass Monkey loads of time, all sorts of riders, from a scooter to several Harleys, including…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning all, currently i'm preparing my quarterly […]

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:08:35 +0000

Morning all, currently i’m preparing my quarterly report for the Midlands region. Are there any points/discussions/events/etc etc you would like me to add to our report? Please forward them to me today or tomorrow and i will add them all in. You can speak to me about anything, if it’s not for the quarterly report then you can always have a…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning all,Well, another year over, a new one begins, […]

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:08:52 +0000

Morning all,

Well, another year over, a new one begins, and, hopefully full of riding events in 2026 which we, as Midlanders, can all do together (if timing and planning permits)

Our first ride out to could be as early as the 1st Jan, as Longman put that dit up on our Midlands f’b’ page promoting the “BRASS MONKEY RUN” meeting up at 12am at…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: The visit to the Halfway House Inn, Bridgnorth Sunday […]

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:28:02 +0000

The visit to the Halfway House Inn, Bridgnorth Sunday 21st Dec – proposed new venue for the VRA Midlands Rally

A good turn out today for a chat with one of the owners of the Halfway House Inn, but, sadly, the guy i was hoping to meet, Gary, didn’t turn up! Obviously they didn’t understand that I actually wanted to talk to someone face to face…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning all,I'm planning a ride / drive out to the […]

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:11:11 +0000

Morning all,

I’m planning a ride / drive out to the Halfway House Inn next Sunday 21st Dec.

The monthly meeting will be held prior to the January Xmas meal at the Tamworth Arms on Saturday 17th Jan

It was proposed and agreed by all at the November monthly meeting that we would have alternative months for the actual monthly meeting. One we would do…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: SUMMER RALLY AT HALFWAY HOUSE INN, BRIDGNORTH, hi […]

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:36:24 +0000

SUMMER RALLY AT HALFWAY HOUSE INN, BRIDGNORTH, hi guys, i’ve just had confirmation from Gary, of the Halfway House, that he has put our revised dates in his summer planner, 24th – 26th July {it was previously planned for the 3rd-5th Jul . What he would like is an idea of numbers that would be attending. So, have a look in your diaries guys,…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good day Midlanders,As you are now probably aware, I […]

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:49:50 +0000

Good day Midlanders,

As you are now probably aware, I am looking into organising our Summer Rally at a new venue, The Halfway House Inn, Bridgend.

At our last monthly meeting in November, we decided on a date, the first weekend in July, namely 3rd – 5th of July

Gary is my point of contact at the Halfway House, Gary is an easy going bloke really,…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning guys, as you can see I've changed the picture […]

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:50:45 +0000

Morning guys, as you can see I’ve changed the picture on our MIDLANDS VRA section of the webpage. Pete Lawley will always be in our thoughts to those that knew him. He was a true biker who rode in all weathers, to all venues without fail. Times move on and I’m sure Pete will agree with my picture as it’s the one of me on my journey across…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi guys, this is just confirmation of the monthly […]

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:42:46 +0000

Hi guys, this is just confirmation of the monthly meeting this Sunday. As stated by a few of you, and i knew myself, that Brewers Fayre no longer run the eatery next to the Premier Inn. That eatery is now called “CROSSPOINT” They do have a dozen of us booked in for Sunday morning from 10 am. It will be either in the main dining area, or the…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Ermmm soz guys, ref the para 9 bit, mentioning J2 of the […]

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:52:29 +0000

Ermmm soz guys, ref the para 9 bit, mentioning J2 of the M1 it should read J2 of the M6

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good morning all,As you can see below the agenda items […]

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:38:38 +0000

Good morning all,

As you can see below the agenda items that I set out for the Oct meeting. It’s still the same, plus any subjects you would like bringing up for the November meeting. This is planned for Sunday 16th Nov. I would be grateful if you could confirm via any of the 4 means of communicating with each other if you intend to be there.…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning guys, after sending out my last email to you […]

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:20:24 +0100

Morning guys, after sending out my last email to you all, Brian Butler, aka Chromedome has informed me he has now sold his bike and no longer partakes in anything biker/VRA related and has asked to be removed from the ‘family’. I wished him well in the future. Lets hope he keeps well and mobile

regards n’ all that

Turkish

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: War & Peace Vol IIGood morning guys,An early start for me […]

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:49:35 +0100

War & Peace Vol II

Good morning guys,

An early start for me as I fly back to blighty tonight

Looking at the responses from the messages I put out the other day regarding a monthly meeting in October it seems that the best way ahead will be to cancel it, and go ahead with the November monthly meeting, which is in my diary as Sunday 16th.

Items…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi all, as you know i'm in Turkey at the moment and […]

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:39:54 +0100

Hi all,

as you know i’m in Turkey at the moment and i’m planning on a monthly meeting this Sunday 26th Oct. If there are any preferences of areas then please shout up! It’s not that easy when you’re stuck out 3,500 miles from blighty 😆

If I hear nothing then the pin will go in to the Midlands region and we’ll see where it takes us!

If you have…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Guys, just a quick reminder to you all that it's […]

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:19:29 +0100

Guys, just a quick reminder to you all that it’s WAG’s funeral next Wednesday 8th Oct. His wish to Jane was that he would have an Escort by the Midlands VRA guys. Let’s do him proud, and If you can attend then all the better. His address for the meet up is: 7a Edward Street. Albert Village Swadlingcote DE11 8ER. if those attending could be…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: On another point guys, On Sunday 19th Oct, the […]

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:18:43 +0100

On another point guys, On Sunday 19th Oct, the Quarterly Officers meeting is being held in Rugby. Sparky, aka Mark Smith, is representing the Midlands VRA in my absence. ANY issues that you would like raised at that meeting please email Mark & Bulldog (who is the VRA Secretary) . I hope that you all are safe and sound this weekend from…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning guys,Yer Midlands Rep' here to keep in […]

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:34:20 +0100

Morning guys,

Yer Midlands Rep’ here to keep in touch

I’m off on Wednesday for a month in Turkey, back Monday Oct 24th

Just a couple of things to remind you of

Sparky (aka Mark Smith) will be holding the fort if anything urgent needs attention in my absence.
Carl Riley, who is planning the xmas bash, has asked that you all respond by this Friday…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi Midlanders,Badges asked me at the Sammy Miller show […]

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:57:44 +0100

Hi Midlanders,

Badges asked me at the Sammy Miller show the other weekend if there are any Midland 650s owners who would like to show their bike at the Stafford m/c classic restoration show in October, can’t remember the date off the top of my head. But, there are 5 Midlander’s out there with the 650S …..have your 5 minutes of fame guys 😂…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good afternoon Midlanders!Please find below the items […]

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:03:15 +0100

Good afternoon Midlanders!

Please find below the items for the Agenda for our Midlands Monthly Meeting, to be held Sunday 14th at Hales Hall campsite. Time TBC but I would plan between 10am – 11am

Acceptance of previous minutes
Upcoming Rallies / rideouts

Scotland Haggies Bash 26 – 28 Sep

Stafford Classic m/c mechanics show 11th – 12th Oct…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Evening all,Turkish 'ere just to check on how were […]

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:46:05 +0100

Evening all,

Turkish ‘ere just to check on how were coming along with our membership renewals?

I sent out that list of the Midland Members a while back and there were quite a few that were in GREEN on that list.

Have all those members renewed or are they not intending to renew.

If you can let me know via EMAIL please then that would help myself…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning guysI'm after a couple of volunteers to help me […]

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:22:00 +0100

Morning guys

I’m after a couple of volunteers to help me set up the Wise Owl weekend.

I’m going up Thursday to erect a couple of Gazebo’s, one for the Auction/Raffle and the other for the tea/coffee tent down in the camping area.

Sadly, the geezer who was going to do the Breakfast Bap Van is not going to show as he cancelled as he said he…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: UPDATE ON THE VRA MIDLANDS "WISE OWL" RALLY 12TH - […]

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:56:49 +0100

UPDATE ON THE VRA MIDLANDS “WISE OWL” RALLY 12TH – 14TH SEP

Hi guys,

Well, what a September it could be for us in the VRA! Next weekend we have the Sammy Millers weekend organised by Doc, and the Southern mob! 6th & 7th Sep. Then…..the Annual Wise Owl Rally hosted by the Midlands VRA. I believe this is the 8th year of this event (am i…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: To all Midlanders,Klingon (Darren Weller) has a 6 […]

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:16:52 +0100

To all Midlanders,

Klingon (Darren Weller) has a 6 berth caravan for the Sammy Millers weekend 5-7th Sep. There are only tow of us tempted at the moment. We need a few more to make it viable…..anyone interested in stopping over one or two nights?

Give me or Klingon a shout

cheers guys

Turkish

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: REGIONAL REP' UPDATEHi guys, hope you are all enjoying […]

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:22:35 +0100

REGIONAL REP’ UPDATE

Hi guys, hope you are all enjoying the heatwave in the UK and getting out and about on yer trusty steeds

This weekend is the VRA WELSH REGION rally at Buckspool Farm Campsite in Bosherton (google it). There are four Midlanders going down for it, Myself, Longman, Mark Smith & Rickaston. Are there any other takers out there…