This years Christmas Party on 20th December 2024 its heavily subsidised by the club and will only cost £10.00 per head (Member & their guests).
It is important though in order to “exclusively” secure the venue we need to finalise the numbers very soon. SO IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND – please confirm now – To book and obtain payment details (or for further info) email: alilamb14@hotmail.co.uk
Location – The Hancock Pub (Upstairs Function Room) 2a Hancock Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne. NE2 4PU.
We have decided that as the bike riding season is coming to a close to throw in an adventure this coming weekend. Thanks to Graeme Henderson for organising the route: –
Rally at Heddon Petrol Station NE15 0BG at 9:00am for 9:30am sharp departure to: –
Lanercost
Brampton
Applethwaite
Honister Pass
Workington
Wrynose Pass
Ending at Hartside (and possibly a refreshment at Langley Castle)
Round Trip is well over 200 miles and weather dependant to an extent so please keep an eye on the club WhatsApp group for updates….. Will see you on Sunday!!!!
All joined in July bringing membership to 185+ active members.
We also have a WhatsApp Group used for last minute notifications, social stuff and general banter , if you wish to be included please emailing your name and mobile phone number to Dave Tate who will add you to the group.
Another year done and the Dapper Social continues to grow as does the reputation of our wonderful branch!
A huge thank you for your help and support, as well as both branch and individual donations, what an amazing club we have! Particular thanks to those who helped out on the door on Friday night, plus the Dapper Tappers and Dapper Shunters who gave up their day on Sunday to help with the door and parking, you are all amazing and we couldn’t have done it without you!
Our NE branch has through the event, built so many bridges with some amazing businesses and people from the likes of Triumph, to GC Customs, to Prostate Cancer to the newly formed Northumbrian Police unit. All of these guys are huge supporters of what we have managed to achieve through the Dapper Social.
I will post photos etc. once Cat and I get back from our break and also share with everyone the final tally of money raised – I have a good feeling that we have smashed last years total!
The raffle was drawn on Tuesday at Triumph and the video posted to their plus Dapper Social Facebook pages. There were no winners from the branch this year but thanks to all who bought a book and took the time to sell to friends, family and colleagues.
Congratulations go to Keith and Babs for their outstanding effort and generosity to win the auction on Friday night (a nail biting event as the bids kept going up), winning two nights at the magnificent Holly Bush Inn, Derwenthaugh. This is a fabulous prize donated by one of our very own branch members and owner of the Holly Bush Inn, John Thompson! Big thanks John and his wife Lynne, your kind donation has made a big difference!
I will sign off with a just a couple of posts from Triumph, one from their website and one from a message to the Dapper Tappers, they are both fulsome in their praise for the TOMCC NE Branch and its amazing people!
There were in excess of 24 bikes on our latest Sunday Jaunt (+ 1 straggler on a recently purchased Tiger 900). Great day out and great numbers. And thanks to Dave (Spanners) Harding for getting us through the winter!
As we have high hopes for good attendance for the summer rides also and there are many new members this year, its probably a good time to acquaint and re acquaint riders with the staggered / formation and ” importantly” DROP OFF system we operate whilst riding in groups.
So for everyone’s benefit and safety please read this page, or read it again and watch the short video in preparation so that we can all co-ordinate as a group, making the experience even more rewarding.
Following interest (and orders!!) at the last meeting and also the beer and curry night, of the Dapper Social T-shirt and hoody I was modelling! I have sourced some costs:-
If I can get orders for 20 of each then:- T-Shirts are £16 Plus £5 Charity donation £21 Hoodies are £31 Plus £5 Charity donation £36
These are slightly more expensive than the original supplier but the prints are of a far higher quality. The T shirt itself is Gildan soft style 153g
They both come in one style, unisex/male, black, with small chest logo to front and large logo on the back
Size: S M L XL XXL Chest (to fit): 34/36 38 40/42 44/46 48/50
If you could email me if you are interested and what size to Gedtell2@aol.com
A full calendar of events rides and social are planned for 2024, so check out the calendar, on the main page, print it off and get planning!!! Three big events for you and information in the news section: –
May: Friday 17th & Sunday 19th: The Dapper Weekender June: Friday 7th- Friday 14th: Summer Tour of Ireland July: Friday 12th – Sunday 14th: Old Peculier Run to Masham N. Yorkshire
