The Marston Sunbeam Club & Register

The following Members were unanimously elected for the agreed posts. All 10 posts/ persons below, comprising the new MSC&R Management Team were duly elected for the year 2010/2011 – This team replaces the former Inaugural Steering Committe

In summary the meeting discussed the following items:

The transition from Register to the new club.

The future of the MSC&R & review of events 2010.

Questions were taken from the Members present.

A Membership Report was presented.

A Treasurers Report was presented.

A Report was made on the Spares Scheme.

Full details will be published in the next edition of 'Beaming

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30th SEPTEMBER 2010 INAUGURAL SOUTHERN REGION MEETING

The first meeting of the Southern Region took place at the Sun Inn at Englefield Green on 30th September 2010.

Contact was made with most members by email and a smaller number by phone and by post. Regretfully it was rather short notice but it was a pleasure to welcome a dozen or so enthusiasts. Two members came on their Sunbeams (Ian Thompson and Phil Winks) but I will excuse the attendance of Paul Langridge’s Ducati instead of his veteran Sunbeam when the length of journey at nightime is considered! Paul Hutton and Trevor Davis took the trouble to make the journey south and their help and encouragement have ensured this will become a regular quarterly venue. Particular thanks to Phil Winks for organising the food and for Trevor’s generosity.

The proposal to meet on the last Thursday every quarter seemed to be agreeable. Therefore the next meeting will be at the same venue but this time at lunchtime on Thursday 30th December. Let’s see if we can get a few more Sunbeams along during this holiday period. Food is available and I suggest that people arrive from noon onwards. Should you prefer to bring your Sunbeam bicycle then why not arrive at 1100 and take a cycle ride through the Windsor Great Park? Ian has planned a route and it is the intention to invite Veteran Cycle club Sunbeam owners along as well.

To find the Sun Inn, leave at junction 13 of the M25 and follow the A30 south past Egham and follow the brown signs to Saville Gardens and the pub is just past the entrance. Postal code is TW20 0UF for satnavs.

A stand to promote our Marston Sunbeam club is planned for the next Southern Classic Bike Show at Kempton Park on Sat. 21st May so please let me know if you wish to help and provide a machine. I hope that this will help expand our visibility and membership in the south.

Please also make a note in your diaries for the following meeting at the Sun Inn on Thursday 31st May. In addition to sharing knowledge and technical advice may I suggest we focus on making a list of local suppliers and engineering capabilities that can help us with our Sunbeams?

Another date for your diaries is the annual Pioneer Run from Epsom Downs to Brighton on Sunday 20th March for veterans.

On a technical note, do any riders ever take the trouble to clean the oil return pipes? Ask Ian Thompson; on a ride to Devon earlier this year the oil ceased to return on his Model 9 and instead exuded from other orifices! After use since the seventies the pipes had totally silted up! Fortunately a local farmer had a good compressor available.

Vic Youel

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SUMMARY OF 2010 EVENTS.

Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 March 2010
The Scottish Motorcycle Show, The Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
The club will have a stand at the show. We look forward to meeting Sunbeam fans. Have a chat or sign-up for next year's membership.

Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 April 2010
The 30th International Classic Motorcycle Show, Stafford County Showground, Stafford
The Marston Sunbeam stand will be present as usual. Come along for a chat or sign-up for next year's membership.

Above: The Marston Sunbeam Register stand's team at Stafford
(l-r) Brian Watton, Mal Webster, Derek Beddows, David Spencer, Les Hobbs, Pater Yates, Paul Hutton and Trevor Davies seated.

Sunday 4 July 2010
Marston Sunbeam Club & Register 28th Annual Rally, RAF Museum, Cosford (near Wolverhampton) Gates open at Cosford RAF Museum from 9.30am.Cafe open from 10.00am. Let's make sure of a good turnout. The Museum is free so friends and family are welcome.....
This is a chance for motorcyclists and cyclists to get together with a run out for both engine and pedal-powered machines, plus all the usual awards for members and machines.

Winners in the various categories were:-

Ken Green Award - Best Combo. - Mark Homer with a 19?? 600cc Lion Combo

Glynne Morris Award - Best Bicycle - Clive Turnidge with a Lightweight Sports

Walter Iliff Award - Combined Machine/Rider Age - Stuart Higgins & a 1921 31/2 hp

George Peck Award - Best Saddle Tank Machine - Len Sumpter with a 1931 Model 9

Cyril Wakeman Award - Best Flat Tank Machine - Peter Ashen with a 1925 Model 7

George Dance Award - Best Competition Machine - Peter Aleksandprowicz with a 1930 Model 9

Geoff Brazendale Award - Furthest Ridden - Nick Shelley on a 1925 Model 6 Longstroke (65 miles)

Most Desirable Machine - Voted by Attendees - John Coxon's 1914 31/2hp Machine

Sunday 25 July 2010
Festival of Black Country Vehicles, Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
Bring your 'Beam along to participate in the celebration of Black Country-made vehicles. Whiz around the museum's roads, avoiding the tram lines. Period clothing not obligatory - but feel free to dig out those tweeds to add to the atmosphere!

Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 August 2010
The Sunbeam and AJS Testers' Run, Wolverhampton to Dinas Mawddy
A weekend's 200-mile trip into mid-Wales following in the tread marks of the original Wolverhampton Sunbeam and AJS factory testers. Experience the camaraderie in this test of rider and machine which takes in the infamous Bwlch-y-Groes pass - known as the 'Hell Fire Pass' by the early motoring community.