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turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning all, Turkish here, yer Midlands Rep' giving you […]

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:20:07 +0100

Morning all, Turkish here, yer Midlands Rep’ giving you a heads up of our next Monthly Meeting which will be held at the VRA UK AGM down in Langley Burrell, Chippenham Wilt’s SN15 4LL on Sunday 12th Jul. I thought it would be a good idea to have it then as i’m sure quite a few of you are going down to the AGM. If you weren’t then you could…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Guys, i'm going to have to give today a miss i'm […]

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:35:45 +0100

Guys, i’m going to have to give today a miss i’m afraid. looking at the weather today it’s not all that clever with rain showers in Ironbridge and Ludlow and in Erdington where i live up until mid-day ish. I’ve been very busy on the bike this week down in Wales, then a last minute dot come ride up to Lancaster and back to Brum yesterday…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi guys, for those that are heading for Ironbridge […]

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:40:08 +0100

Hi guys, for those that are heading for Ironbridge tomorrow. We can meet at the “White Hart”, 10 The Wharfage, Telford TF8 7AW at 10.30ish….either before or after, i’ll be there for 10.30. We can then decide if we want to spend more time in Ironbridge as there is so much to see…or, we can spend an hour or two, then shoot off to a… Read more

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:28:57 +0100

@Longman that’s very nice to say so Longman….cheers….

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

Morning guys,

Firstly, I think a message of “Well done shippers” should go out to our new VRA SECRETARY – Mark Gibson, aka Longman. I’m sure he’ll do […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:12:56 +0100

@Longman that’s why i took the VRA Midlands Rep Job 😁

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

Morning guys,

Firstly, I think a message of “Well done shippers” should go out to our new VRA SECRETARY – Mark Gibson, aka Longman. I’m sure he’ll do […]

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Morning guys,Firstly, I think a message of "Well […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:03:22 +0100

Morning guys,

Firstly, I think a message of “Well done shippers” should go out to our new VRA SECRETARY – Mark Gibson, aka Longman. I’m sure he’ll do a stirling job and get the full support from the Midlands region

Longman put out a message on the Midlands Wattsapp group the other day informing you all of a couple of rideouts we’re doing this…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:21:32 +0100

a great set of photo’s guys, seemed like a great ride out….hats off to the Eastern Region….

In reply to - Cupcake posted an update in the group Eastern Region VRA Great weekend had by all doing Route 66 UK. Rode to New York, Boston, Denver and California Sands. Lovely breakfast at Leagate Inn (New York) and […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:15:16 +0100

this is what i’m getting m’dear

Sorry, we can’t load the page you are looking for.

Please click the button below to return to the home page and then try again.

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Is anyone else having problems accessing the Events page?

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:19:14 +0100

just another quick one……i thought i was due my 15th year, or getting that way anyway. I know they had problems with the data base a few years ago when lengths of service in the VRA were affected….can’t remember quite what it was now….

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

Good morning all,

Well, a slightly burned out Turkish Brummy is up early this morning as I’ve got a lot to do today! Firstly, I need to update you all on […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:16:24 +0100

@Sleepy-Jean cheers Jean, every day is a learning day hahahahahaha It was good seeing you both in Italy, next time will be the National ….looking forward to it

regards to you both….

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

Good morning all,

Well, a slightly burned out Turkish Brummy is up early this morning as I’ve got a lot to do today! Firstly, I need to update you all on […]

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good morning all,Well, a slightly burned out Turkish […]

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:22:54 +0100

Good morning all,

Well, a slightly burned out Turkish Brummy is up early this morning as I’ve got a lot to do today! Firstly, I need to update you all on a few things and secondly, my new VN 1500 Classic Tourer is being delivered! I bought it off Pete Dalton, of the S.W. VRA region, his wife, Denise, is also a VRA rider. I first saw the two…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Southern Region VRA: Hi guys, Turkish 'ere just to inform Doc that i've […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:12:17 +0100

Hi guys, Turkish ‘ere just to inform Doc that i’ve just paid for my two guests at the National Rally. My Grandaughter, Alana-Jayne, and her chap, Axl.

they are friends with the Southern VRA Member, Soggy, apparently Axl feeds him copious amounts of Alcohol at the bar he frequents 😅 really looking forward to the rally guys, see you Jully…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:41:35 +0100

it seems to be back to normal now this morning……

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i’m getting that “Sorry i can’t load the page” message from the events page!!!!!

turkishbrummy posted an update: i'm getting that "Sorry i can't load the page" […]

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:04:36 +0100

i’m getting that “Sorry i can’t load the page” message from the events page!!!!!

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: The meeting opened at 10.15. 14 people were in […]

Mon, 25 May 2026 10:15:37 +0100

The meeting opened at 10.15. 14 people were in attendance which was a good number to be honest

Attendees – Ferret, Raptor, Wolf & Eliza, Sparky, Tricky, kieran, Mat & Clare, Leo, Tina & Ted and Turkish

Introduction of new members – Wolf (aka Kev Gregory) and Leo Skermer gave us a brief history of their biking history. Both are looking forward…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:55:38 +0100

@gizza Yeh, it’ll be interesting Gizza. Did you find the weight much difference and a problem? I’m in no rush to get it on the road, legally, but it’s more of a ‘project’ if you like to get it the way i want it. Pete from the South Western group always had it garaged, always well maintained it. I’m going down to the Italian VRA rally on my… Read more

In reply to - gizza posted an update in the group Northern Region

New to the group. I have a Vulcan 1500 classic FI. Great bikes. Had her a while now.

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:46:48 +0100

Gizza, welcome to the VRA shippers, i look forward to our first meet. I’ve just bought a 1500 classic off a VRA guy from the South West region. Currently i’m riding a 900….love it ‘n all……see you around. Turkish, Midlands Regional rep’

In reply to - gizza posted an update in the group Northern Region

New to the group. I have a Vulcan 1500 classic FI. Great bikes. Had her a while now.

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Evening guys, I've now made a provisional booking for […]

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:33:54 +0100

Evening guys, I’ve now made a provisional booking for the Toby Carvery at Stonebridge island for Sunday 24th May at 10.00am. Could you please respond whether you will be there or not. I know some of you are doing other things and i’ve noted those. It would be great to see you for a full English, they’re very reasonable. Also, we have our…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: all, the message below is from Longman. All those who […]

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:10:06 +0100

all, the message below is from Longman. All those who are riding to the Rugby Bikefest Sunday, if you put “Draycote Water” in your satnav thingy, whatever one you use, it will take you there. (famous last words) I’ve just done it and it’s 35 miles from Brum.

I’ve been chatting some members of a bike group in Rugby I was part of when I lived…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Evening all, a couple of things to consider in the […]

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:28:02 +0100

Evening all, a couple of things to consider in the next couple of weekends……This weekend on Sunday 17th we have the Rugby Bikefest where we have a stand allotted to the Midlands VRA. Rousey has sent out an email with all the information required for those that are attending and showing their bikes on the stand. If you wish to arrive on…

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

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:29:09 +0100

Evening all, I’ve received the email below from Jean, our membership secretary. Check to see if this affects you

Cheers all

Turkish

Hi All

Could you all please check with your members to see if they are due 10/15/20/25 year patches this year.

We have some records which Hank sent me but they are not complete, we would like your feedback.

Please…

turkishbrummy posted an update: https://1drv.ms/x/c/791de50cc299bf47/IQAZurj9lFI1S5P3jreOabHe […]

Mon, 11 May 2026 18:58:22 +0100

https://1drv.ms/x/c/791de50cc299bf47/IQAZurj9lFI1S5P3jreOabHeAblQPi9rgxu1EeUdw-uZzZA

Good Evening ALL VRA members

attached is the link to the Midlands Italian route plan, have a look and see if any of what we are doing would be of use to you all.

You’re most welcome to join us on our travels

safe riding guys

Turkish, VRA Midlands Regional rep

1drv.ms

Italy plan (1).xlsx

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:11:41 +0100

you kept that quiet shippers, have a great day, or I hope you did !!!!!

In reply to - secretary-vra-uk posted an update

Happy Birthday Longman!

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:27:44 +0100

Glad you both had a good ride out m’dear

In reply to - Vodka-Queen posted an update in the group South East Region

Had a lovely ride to Haywards Heath yesterday then up to Newlands Corner. Lots of bikes there, even thought it was Friday. Got so hungry on the way […]

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Hi guys,This weekend I was up at the Scottish VRA AGM […]

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:26:20 +0100

Hi guys,

This weekend I was up at the Scottish VRA AGM & weekend shennanigans

I had a chat with Jester, the regional Rep of the South West and also Doc, the regional rep’ of the Southern region

We have decided that we would move the Tri region meet up to the 4th/5th July (provisionally) as we three regions have quite a bit planned in May & early…

turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA: Good afternoon all,This is just a reminder of the […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:26:08 +0100

Good afternoon all,

This is just a reminder of the upcoming National rally which is being held at:

LANGLEY BURRELL VILLAGE HALL, MANOR FARM LANE, CHIPPENHAM SN15 4LL

It was mentioned at the Quarterly officers meeting last Sunday that only 38 names had been secured so far for the rally, which I think is pretty poor tbh

Could we all, as…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:56:10 +0100

Luv the light brown leather ……

In reply to - Nutty posted an update

Kawasaki vn 1600 meanstreak, Trike 2005. Mot till sept 2026. Its done about 32000 miles. Really good runner, starts 1st time. Very good condition. 1st to see would buy. V5 in my name. Up […]

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 a new activity comment

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:29:42 +0100

they live in Spondon, Derbyshire….

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

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 […]

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 a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:03:14 +0100

currently shippers we don’t have a stand, as it’s the first day we will all meet up and see how we go from there. Kyle, the events co-ordinator has said we can have a stall but i’ll see how the first day goes and probably get one on Sunday if we think it will be worth it. I’m only on my bike so i can only take so much stuff to the…

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guys, my notice for the Jack’s hill cafe launch should read the 4th & 5th April….as pointed out by many members 😂

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:19:03 +0100

The show starts at 10am, but I will be there earlier as i’m going to look into getting a stand for the Sunday…..

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

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 […]

turkishbrummy posted an update: guys, my notice for the Jack's hill cafe launch should […]

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:14:32 +0100

guys, my notice for the Jack’s hill cafe launch should read the 4th & 5th April….as pointed out by many members 😂

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:12:12 +0100

yes shippers, having one of my dementia moments….soz

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

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 […]

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: What has happened to the group "NATIONAL COMMITTEE AND […]

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:54:23 +0100

What has happened to the group “NATIONAL COMMITTEE AND AGM MINUTES” ????

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 a new activity comment

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:17:40 +0000

cheers Beast, i’ll update you as and when we make plans

In reply to - turkishbrummy posted an update in the group Midlands VRA

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 & […]

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 a new activity comment

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:34:58 +0000

@Doc cheers for the thought shippers bot, so far so good….

In reply to - Doc posted an update The meeting point for the ride to the joint meeting on the 22nd of March, is Asda Willoughby Hedge Express BA12 6AQ in the petrol station, time to be set. Then onwards to Beefeater White […]

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:18:06 +0000

@Beast yeh it was mate…everything I’ve done today is slightly slower than normal…😂

In reply to - Beast posted an update

Hi, just joined and live in Towcester, Northamptonshire. Looking forward to meeting you all!

Cheers,

Tim

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:42:35 +0000

Hi Beast, glad you’ve joined us, i have messaged you via other means but i’m just catching up on my emails etc etc after 5 days on the P*ss! down in Cornwall. Retired Naval thingies that i embrace every now and again when i want to sink some rum and pasties 😂 back to reality now……

In reply to - Beast posted an update

Hi, just joined and live in Towcester, Northamptonshire. Looking forward to meeting you all!

Cheers,

Tim

turkishbrummy posted an update: Hi all,The VRA Midlands region would like to inform you […]

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:14:24 +0000

Hi all,

The VRA Midlands region would like to inform you of our intentions of the route down to the Italian Rally in early June

We will be meeting up at the Premiere Inn A20 Dover on Sunday 31st May.

Have a brekky and then shoot off down to the Folkestone Eurotunnel thingy (7 miles away) for the 08.50 shuttle over to Calais.

When we have finalised…

turkishbrummy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:05 +0000

Sadly shippers ill be in Turkey then. Donald Trump and his war on Iran depending !!!

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…