Latest news & events from the Chapter
Latest news & events from the Chapter
Heading to Prague or Not!! There will be a Pre-Prague 115th Celebration party at the Dealership on Saturday 23rd June. This is to celebrate the motor company’s 115th Anniversary and the fact that Lakeside Chapter will be riding to Prague the following week. It will allow all…
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Chapter renewal will now be held Saturday 10th March from 10.00 to 16.00, and we would encourage as many of you as possible to attend. Hopefully our lovely Ladies of Harley will be baking their wonderful savouries for us to indulge in. There will be short…
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Mark Rzedzia, Business Development Manager for Harley-Davidson Insurance Services will be attending to explain the benefits and advantages of Harley Insurance along with some new developments. He will also answer any questions you may have. Please make every effort to attend as this is a…
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Our sponsored Bed Push is on Saturday 9th September in Basildon Town Centre. We need your support. Please see the entry in the diary for details.
Message from Heather our Dealer Principle Further to the announcements made in Junes edition of Pond Life I have further news for you. We have made members aware that if they are interested in serving as a Chapter Officer they should contact me. Our current…
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Upcoming Events
June
Meet: 10.00Brief: 10.15Depart: 10.30
Event is open to one guest per member
Event Details
34 miles Train tickets cost from £ 7.00 to £ 10.00 ..... food from the footplate cafe
The trip from the Pond will mainly be motorway. down to Sittingbourne, once we arrive we can tour the site and be amazed at the age of light steam trains still alive. There is also food available on site.
Time
Sunday
10.00 am - 03.00 pm
Road Captain
Event Location
The Sittingbourne and Kemsley light steam railway
Meet Location
The Pond
July
11th
Meet: 07.00Brief: 07.05Depart: 07.15
Event is open to members only, no guests
Event Details 1600 miles
The European 115th Anniversary Rally will be held in Prague in July 2018. Full details are on the attached link: http://h-d.prague115.com/en/home/
Time
Monday
07.00 am - Wednesday 07.00 pm
Road Captain
Event Location
Prague
Meet Location
The Pond
Multiday Event
Estimated ride costs
Eurotunnel crossing
Hotels x 3 on outward journey
Hotel for 4 nights in Prague
Rally Tickets 20 Euros each or Rally Pack 75 Euros must be purchased on line
Hotels x 2 on return journey
Hotel details
Those that expressed early interest have been booked as part of a group booking. Any one else needs to source their own hotel in Prague.
Hotels for journey TBA
Event is open to one guest per member
Event Details 48 miles £ 3.50
The main feature is the unique collection of Morgan 3 wheel cars, 11 are normally on display, dating from 1909 to 1935. Other vehicles include: 1929 Ford 'A', 1929 Morris Van,1904 Humber tri-car, 1936 Bampton Caravan, 1911 P&M m/c sidecar, 1911 Premier m/c. Bicycles and tricycles, displays of toy and model cars, surrounded with auto-mobilia
Time
Saturday
10.00 am - 05.00 pm
Road Captain
Event Location
63 - 67 High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4LP
Meet Location
The Pond
Event is open to everyone
Event Details 0 miles
Come along to our monthly social event where you can catch up with friends old and new. Chapter events and ride outs will be advised as well as any Chapter specific awards. Committee and Road Crew members will be there to answer any questions you may have. Food is available to purchase.
Time
Wednesday
06.30 pm - 10.00 pm
Road Captain
Event Location
Halfway House A127
Meet Location
Southend Arterial Rd, West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3LL.
Event is open to members only, no guests
Event Details 1 miles
Monthly Committee meeting.
Time
Saturday
09.30 am - 11.00 am
Road Captain
Event Location
Dealership
Meet: 11:00Brief: 11:15Depart: 11:30
Event is open to one guest per member
Event Details 71 miles Free
A ride down to Beachy Head for a picnic on the cliff tops (weather permitting). Riding down on Motorway, A roads and local roads to our destination. Alternative is Cafe at Burling gap or a public house both nearby. Also there is a memorial to the bomber crews near to the public toilets and car park.
Time
Saturday
11.00 am - 02.00 pm
Road Captain
Event Location
Lakeside Dealership
Meet Location
The Pond
Event is open to one guest per member
Event Details 161 miles Lunch and ice cream money
Come along and explore part of the route taken by James Bond in the Goldfinger novel. It also includes a visit to St Margarets Bay, the home of Ian Flemming when he was writing many of the "Bond" novels.
Time
Sunday
09.30 am - 04.30 pm
Road Captain
Event is open to members only, no guests
Event Details 600 miles See below
The Chapter will be venturing “Up North” to participate for the first time in some good northern hospitality. The rally dates are 27 to 29 July 2018. We will depart Lakeside on Thursday afternoon 26th July with an overnight stop to arrive at the Rally venue late Friday morning. We will return to Lakeside on Monday 30, giving us the full weekend at the rally to enjoy the many activities and ride outs on offer.
Time
Thursday
03.30 pm - Monday 03.00 pm
Road Captain
Event Location
The Rally is held at Percy Park Rugby Football Club, NE30 2BE.
Meet Location
The Pond
Multiday Event
Estimated ride costs
Rally Tickets £32.45 – £37.76
Hotel booking costs
Approx £400 for 4 nights
Hotel details
There is accommodation available in the area. If you go to the Geordie Chapter Rally page there are some hotels listed, although there will be plenty more on any of the booking sites. The link is:
www.geordiehog.com/rally/accomodation/
Bookings need to be made as soon as possible as they will sell out quickly, as it is a very popular Rally.
Event is open to one guest per member
Event Details 35 miles Gate fee is still to be listed but it was £10 in 2017
War & Peace Revival - The greatest celebration of military history and vintage lifestyles in the world. Hop Farm Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY United Kingdom
Time
Saturday
09.30 am - 05.00 pm
Road Captain
Event Location
Hop Farm Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY United Kingdom
Meet Location
Lakeside Dealership - The Pond
