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HILLBILLIES MCC
Ayrshire Scotland



HILLBILLIE
CLUB NEWS

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November:

AYRSHIRE BIKERS MCC – HALLOWEEN DANCE
The members who attended had a good night. Milestone was the band, they were the support act at one of our recent dances, and they performed a good set. Lez felt that they had improved a lot since they performed for us and may be worth considering for the rally.

BLUES HALLOWEEN DANCE
Several members attended this event and received the usual warm welcome from the hosts. It was an even warmer welcome in the clubhouse due to new heating system.

LIBBY’S BIRTHDAY
The club was well represented at the Birthday party and it was a great atmosphere as the hall in the Supporters’ Club was packed. It will be a great night on the 9th if the hall is as busy.

BROTHERS IN ARMS MCC – CHRISTMAS DANCE
The dance is on the 2nd of December in Castlepark Community Centre, Irvine. The band for the dance is Rayne and tickets are £6.00. Lez reminded the meeting that Brothers in Arms support all our activities and events and asked members to make an effort to attend.

XMAS DANCE
The dance is on Friday 9 December in the Supporters’ Club, State of Emergency are an excellent band and we will have a support band as well as a disco so make every effort to get along and make the night a success.

BLUES CHRISTMAS DANCE
The dance will be in the Club House on the 10th of December, all Hillbillies are welcome.

DATES OF DECEMBER MEETING
Wednesday 14 December in The Myle.

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October:

EVENTS SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER

There are two social events this Saturday: Ayrshire Bikers have their Halloween dance in the Annick Tavern in Dreghorn on Saturday 12 tickets have been reserved – pay at the door. If more people want to go it shouldn’t be a problem.

The Blues have their Halloween Dance on the same night at their clubhouse near New Cumnock.

LIBBY’S BIRTHDAY

Libby is having a Birthday celebration to mark her #0th year. It’s on Friday 11 November in the Killie Supporters’ Club. All club members will be welcomed.

PRESTWICK CRICKET CLUB 12 NOVEMBER

Stone Pony are playing and the support act are Out of Reach. These young guys are the support act for our Christmas Dance.

XMAS DANCE

The dance is on Friday 9 December in the Supporters club, Lucky 13th are not available, neither is Crevice Inspection who have another gig that night. State of Emergency have been booked as the main band supported by Simmy’s son and his band.

RALLY

The Plan progressing please tell people about it.

ANDY McGINN

Following Andy’s funeral the club agreed to take a collection for the family. This will be passed on by Billie/Badger.


VOICES OF WAR

Combat Stress have passed on an invitation to club members to attend this performance. The event is at Dansarena, Fort Street, Ayr on Friday 11 November – tickets are £10.00

DATES OF NOVEMBER MEETINGS

Wednesday 9 and 30 November.

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September:

CHEQUE PRESENTATIONS:

The first cheque was due to the inspiration of a local lass, Elaine (Grumph’s partner, who) suffers from MS, hers sons decided to do some fundraising for the MS society. The boys set off to do the “three peaks challenge” which involves climbing the highest peak in Scotland + the highest peak in England + the highest peak in Wales (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon) all within 24 hours. The club presented the guys with a cheque for £100 towards the running total so far of around £5000.

The second cheque was part of the club’s ongoing commitment to support the up & coming talent in bike racing. The club started supporting Gordon of GJ Racing when he was riding mini-motos and he has now moved up to a fully geared SV 650. This season he has so far achieved 37 podiums from 39 starts (21 firsts) resulting in Gordon winning several championships and winning the Nial Mackenzie best novice rider award. Gordon thanked the club for the £250 cheque and all the support he has received so far. Next year Gordon hopes to move up to the Superstock 600’s.

SOCIAL NIGHT:

The recent social night was a great success and thanks were given to Libby for organising the food and live music. Members of Fool On and Ayrshire Bikers MCCs helped swell the numbers and added to the night. It was agreed that we approach Libby and ask if she would help with another night in six weeks.

LYCAN CLAN MCC – HOG ROAST:

The Hog Roast is taking place at the Bullfrog in Motherwell on Saturday 8 October from 4-00 pm onwards.

AYRSHIRE BIKERS HALLOWEEN DANCE:

The dance is on the 29 October in the Annick Tavern, Dreghorn and the band is Milestone. See a AB MCC member or contact a committee member if you want a ticket.

XMAS DANCE:

The dance will be on Friday 9 December in the Supporters club.

RALLY:

The Plan is to have a number of bands on each day with State of Emergency on the Friday, other bands need to be identified and booked – any suggestions should be given to Neil Jones. Decisions about band running orders, T-Shirts etc will be taken at the October meeting.


CHARITY REQUEST:

A request was made to the club on behalf of “Mary’s Meals” by the minister at St John’s church Kilmarnock. The appeal will help feed and clothe children in Malawi. A loose change collection raised £30.00.

OCTOBER MEETINGS

Wednesday 12 and 26 October.


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July:


Saturday Social Night:
A decent turn out from the club, we also had members from some of the other clubs who were invited – Ayrshire Bikers, Brothers in Arms, Loudon and the Lycan Clan.
It was generally agreed that we should do this again.

Summer Camp:
Well done to Neil and Phil for their organising of the week end. The site was good with great facilities; the weather was good, bright and sunny during the day if a bit Baltic at night. It was great to see all the members who were camping and a special and a special mention to the members who came along for the day.
We may try to organise another weekend if members are committed to it.

The run home may turn out to be the best this year, from Blair Athol to Dalwhinnie then on to Spean Bridge and the Commando memorial (not to mention the views of Ben Nevis). Lunch was had in Fort William before the run through Glen Coe at its summer best. Unfortunately when leaving Tarbet the police picked out one our number for some discussions on the evils of speed.

Sunday Runs:
Anyone up for a run on 31 July should meet at the Q8 as usual.

Sunday 7 August there is the 1st Wheelie Good Bike Show is being organised in Newton Stewart. There is a lot of stuff taking place and it would be a good destination for the Sunday run.

Rally-2011
The overwhelming view is to have a rally; the proposed dates are the last weekend in July or the first weekend in August. Neil will progress this and would welcome some members volunteering to help. Consultations will take place with other organisations to provide details of our proposals.

Charity Donation:
Gumphs girlfriend – Elaine – has MS and her two sons undertook the Three Peaks challenge – the highest in Scotland, Wales & England in 24 hours – to raise money for the MS society. A collection raised.

New EU Proposals for Bike Laws:
Ian has circulated a link to information on the issues and an example of a letter for people to write to their MP about these proposals to try and get the unfair proposals blocked. Please write to your MP and pass on the info to other bikers.

Meeting Dates:
Wednesday 10 and 31 August.

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June:

Alba West:
Members will recall the decision to fund a prize at the event. The prize is a Stainless Steel plaque which was presented to the winners of the Strong Man Competition. (There are photos of the plaque and the winners on the web site). Alba west organisers are pleased with the trophy and our sponsorship of the event which will be competed for on an annual basis.

35/37 members, and some friends, helped ensure that we won prize for the biggest club attending. This means that the club has now won this award four years in a row.

We also have a new topless table top gogo dancer – Bernie. His Kilt bears witness to the muddy conditions and he will gladly accept donations for its cleaning.

Blair Athol:
The camp at Blair Athol is the weekend of July 22nd to 24th. Payment is due now.

For those who want to travel as a group will meet at the Q8 on the Friday morning at 10.00 am. There are some people taking cars so there is a possibility of gear being taken up, arrangements to be made before the Friday.

Summer Dance:
A free event for members and friends is being arranged for Saturday 13 August in Kilmarnock, venue to be the Hunting Lodge. We need to know who is going and what guests you are bringing so that we invite friends from other clubs.

If you have not put your name forward by the next end of month meeting 27 JULY, it will be assumed that you are not going.

Trip to Skye or Lake District:
Gordon is proposing a weekend trip on 5 August, anyone interested let him know, likely to be to the Lake District. Accommodation costs are likely to be £15/£20 per night.

Sinners Rally:
Sinners’ rally – limited tickets – 9th/11th September, this is the same date as the Leeds rally. Let Gordon know if you want a ticket.

Social Night:
It is suggested that the club has a short meeting in the Myle followed by a rock night. This will be more a social event than a business meeting!!!!

GJ Racing:
Skins’ boys are racing at East Fortune and the event will be broadcast on MOTO TV on 14n July.

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May:

Egg Run:
It might have been a really wet day. But well done Everyone who could be bothered to turn up and support our Charity Run. Thanks to Louise who collected £240 on the day. We handed in a Cheque for £750 & ABMCC handed in a cheque for £400. There were over 90 bikes and trikes on the run and no problems apart from greasy roundabouts.

The Ballochmyle Inn:
Handed over a very generous donation of £200 towards the run as well. Thanks Steve & Libby!!

Sunday Runs:
As always leave the Q8 garage at 10am. There are a few photo’s now on the web site of the Egg Run & Last week’s run down to Clatteringshaws.

Club Run:
Down to Port Patrick on Sunday 15th May. Q8 Garage 10am.

Next meeting: 11th May:
The evening run will be to the Leadhills, leaving at the latest 8pm.

Mauchline Fair:
We have already agreed to support this, they are looking for a few bikes to ride in the parade etc. It starts at 11am to 5pm

Erskine Bike Day:
Sunday 29th May. We will meet at the Q8 at 10am pick up members at B&Q Stevenson on the way up to Greenock calling into the Renfrew Chapter before heading up to Erskine Veterans Home. It starts at 1pm there are live bands on and stalls. Admission £5.

Summer Camp: 22/24th July:
We are too late for Pitlochry. Neil has managed to get us 25 pitches at Blair Atholl Castle Caravan Park. At the last meeting members booked around 19 of them so if you want a pitch let Neil or myself know as soon as possible!!

Saturday 28th May:
It’s Badgers 50th (no! that is not a miss print) birthday doo at the end of the month and all members and partners are invited to come along and help him celebrate. He would appreciate if you could be at the Logan Gate Arms for 8pm. It’s on till 1am.

May Meetings: 11th & 25th


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April:

Easter Dance: Friday 8th:
This year there are two bands playing: Local band Milestone & State of Emergency from Fife. Also a disco to help us rock throughout the night.
All the proceeds of the night helps us give the Children's Ward at Crosshouse Hospital & the Combat Stress Unit at Hollybush a good donation! So hopefully we will see you there! Cheers.
As always the location is the Kilmarnock Supporters Club-Mauchline.

Easter Egg Run: Saturday 23rd: Meeting at the Ballochmyle Inn- Mauchline at 12 for a 1pm departure. Calling at Crosshouse Hospital then Combat Stress Unit - Hollybush. All are welcome, please come along and give us your support. There will be donation boxes at the Myle for people who want to donate. All donations gratefully appreciated, as a guide we recommend £5 per bike.

April Meeting Dates: 13th & 27th
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February:

Bands for the Shindig:
The club has been invited to listen to a couple of bands playing in the Gateside Inn – Coalhall this Saturday 26th. The first band (Six Mile Wide) is on at 9pm.
Second band (Milestone) about 10-30pm. It’s open till 12:30.

Mauchline Holy Fair: May 28th
The organizers have asked us again to support their day by the Club riding in the Parade. (So looking for Volunteers)

Erskine Bike Day: May29th:
A busy weekend as this is the following day:
This is a good event, for a good cause and it was voted at the AGM that we will support this.

Auchinleck Parade: 6th Aug:
Looking for the same!
(It was agreed at the end of month meeting, even if this clashes with the Rally, the sober ones on the Sat can still attend!)

Anymore Buisness!!??
Shirley Anne invited the club on a BWR Run down to Moffat on 27th March.
This was attended by the club last year and it was a good day out!

March Meeting dates: - 9th & 30th.

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January:

AGM:
was well attended, all members should have received a copy of the minutes by now.

Sunday Runs:
will now start at 10am-meeting at same location.

Easter Dance: this year will be Friday 8th April in the usual location. The band this year is State of Emergency. Excellent band we were lucky to get them as their calendar for the year is virtually full.

Easter Egg Run: Will be on Saturday 23rd April. Meeting at the mile at 12 to leave for Crosshouse at 1pm- then onto Combat Stress Unit- Hollybush.

Rally: the date and location will be announced at the end of Feb.

Next meetings: Feb 9th & 23rd.
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December:

Xmas DOO: Thanks to everyone who turned up!
Thanks to the Blue Angels MC-Caledonia Cruisers-Brothers in Arms MCC -Ayrshire Bikers MCC for their support.
It was a good night, the two bands were excellent.
Thanks to everyone who donated a prize for the raffle.
GJ Racing were presented with a £500 cheque from the club
We raised a grand total of £855 towards our Easter Egg Run.

Jock: President of Argyll Hillbillies invites members to a get together.
December 4th at the Sundower Pub in Dunoon.
Free admission and bring a plate of food.

Blue Angels: Xmas dance will be in their Club House on the 11th December.
All members are invited along.

Brothers in Arms MCC: Xmas Dance in Troon Rugby Club on 18th Dec.
Band – State of Emergency – from Fife.
Raffle in aid of Combat Stress
Tickets - £6
(There are around 15 members going at the moment)
Contact a club member
or email: tickets@brothersinarms.com

Children Xmas Party: Is on Tuesday 21st Dec. 7pm till 9pm.
in the Myle-Mauchline.
Hillbillies and children are invited, so please come along.
Libby is going to send us an e-mail with details later.


Next Month meetings: December is a 5wk month and we are only going to have one meeting.
Wednesday 8th December.

January meeting dates are: 12th & 26th.

The 26th will be the AGM and it will be in the Killie club.
All members to attend the AGM as usual.

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November:

Combat Stress:
Voices of War: Was held in Stewarton, it was a good night! The Club handed over a cheque for £200 to Combat Stress, eleven members attended.

Ayrshire Bikers Mcc: Halloween Doo:
Was a very good night, there were some really good costumes on the night and the two bands had the place rocking till the early hours.
Well done to Kip for winning the bike lift in the raffle.

Breast Way Round: Halloween Doo:
A well attended night. Shirley Anne thanks everyone who attended!
Quote: You are all very special people and your commitment and dedication to the BWR & Macmillan means so much.....WE ROCK!! £805 was raised on the night.

Blue Angels:
We have an invite to their Fireworks night at the club house 6th November.

Jock: President of Argyll Hillbillies
invite members to a get together.
December 4th at the Sundower Pub in Dunoon.
Free admission and bring a plate of food.

Sinners MCC:
Gordy invited members to their Xmas Dance in Dundee.
11th December, £5 ticket. Contact Gordy or Sheena as he can arrange accommodation.

Blue Angels: Xmas dance will be in their Club House on the 11th December.

Hillbillies Xmas Dance: All money raised on the night will be going towards the Easter Egg Run!
A Disco & 2 bands are lined up for night.
The first band will be on stage at 8pm so please get there early if you want a seat as we think it will be a busy night.

GJ Racing: A donation of £500 was unanimously agreed to go to Skins Boys to help them continue to progress through the ranks of their successful race meetings. This will be presented at the H/B Xmas Dance.

Next Month meetings: 10th & 24th November

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October:

Ayrshire Bikers MCC:
Doo is in the Annick Tavern. Sat 23rd October.
Big Licks are playing and fancy dress is optional.
Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from any of their members or at one of their club meetings .
A £75 prize will be given to the best male & female costume.
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BWR Halloween Doo:
Is the week after, Sat 30th October.
In the Masonic Hall. Kilmarnock.
Band & DJ. Tickets £5
See BWR Ladies about tickets..
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"Voice of War"
Stewarton Area Centre:
Thu 21st Oct.

Entry is free-
( The club agreed at the end of month meeting to give a £200 donation on the night, to Combat Stress.)

Timings are:
1830-1915 Drinks and canapes
Music by Dalmellington quintet
1925-2150 performance.

We are meeting at the Q8 garage at 6pm on bikes if possible.
If you cannot make Q8 for 6pm, see you at Stewarton.
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Halloween Party:
in the Myle on Friday 29th October.
Members are invited! It’s always a great night and pub is decorated to the max...fancy dress optional but everyone really goes for it.

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Three Branch Meeting:

Sunday Afternoon 31st October in the Myle the main topic & vote will be on a rally, other things like a donation to Skins boys and anything else you want brought up, let Lez know as soon as possible so it can be fitted into an Agenda.
Time for meeting: (3pm)
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At the end of month meeting, Derek introduced bodybuilders.
William and Louise Blades,who explained to the club what their charity "Bodybuild Africa" was all about and hoped for some support from the Hillbillies.
Kenny McColm proposed the club donate £200 to their cause, this was agreed by all members and a cheque was presented on the night.
The web site is : www.bodybuildafrica.com
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BBBQ Rally- USA: The photo’s are on the web site also the link to the TV interview.
We all had an excellent time, we were welcomed where ever we went, the locals invited us into their homes as strangers but we defiantly felt we left as good friends!
There is plenty to do and see in the area.

We did a wee bit of exploring but not a lot, more can always done next time!(2012?)

The rally is split over several venues and days, there were bike shows, car shows, stunt displays. Three areas for live bands, plus live bands, day and night in the local pubs.
Stalls all over the place.

A BBQ cook off competition, we did not make. As we spent a day shooting while the ladies spent the day shopping.


October meeting dates: 13th & 27th.
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September Events:


Stormin the Castle – 3rd/5th Sept.

Saints & Sinners Rally -10/12th

Leeds Custom Bike Show-10/12th –travelling arrangements will be discussed at the next meeting.

Scottish Axe throwing competition – Contact Gordon – for details

Sky Weekend-24th/25th – Please let Gordon Know if you are interested.

Quay Vipers- 24th/26th

Halloween Dance:
The Club received an invitation from Ayrshire Bikers MCC they are holding a Fancy Dress (optional) Party on Sat 23rd October. In the Annick Tavern. The band will be Bick Licks. Tickets £5 can be purchased from any of their members or at one of their meetings.

BWR: 2nd Halloween Dance:
Is a week later, 30th October in the Masonic Hall, Kilmarnock. Tickets £5. Band & D.J.
Jacobs Table (Bring your own Scran)

Sept Meeting Dates: 8th & 29th.(5wk month)

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1st Hillbillies MCC Shindig: was a great weekend! Thanks to everyone who came! Good bands, food, drink and company. See you all next year.

Aug Meeting Dates:11th & 25th
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Farmyard Rally: good week-end was had by all including Phil who wangled a new bike out of it!! 15 bikes & 19 members rode down to a Sunny but Baltic Hemsley for a great time.

Alba West: was a good Rally as always with the Club retaining the Biggest Club Attendance Trophy. Thanks to the Blue Angels MC for their hospitality!

July Meeting Dates: 14th & 28th
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ERSKINE VETERANS HOSPITAL RUN & OPEN DAY :

Sunday May 30th:
This is a 3-Branch Run, to raise money for the Erskine Veterans Hospital. All 3 branches are meeting at the Western Ferry in Gourock at 11am (McInroy’s Point, on the mainland) and riding to Erskine together.
So can we meet at B&Q Stevenson at 10am?!
This is a very worthwhile event, for an excellent cause, and it is hoped that as many club members as possible will attend this run / open day.

AYR CLASSIC BIKE SHOW (ROWALLAN)
SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 JUNE:
Ayr Classic Club are hosting their annual show at Rowallan on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 June 2010. Jock McCrindle has taken a stall at the event; if anybody wishes him to sell anything on their behalf please let him know as soon as possible.

HOLLYBUSH HOUSE OPEN DAY–SAT 5 JUNE:
Holybush House Combat Stress Unit is having their annual open day on Saturday 5 June 2010, to raise funds. It was a great day last year, with a large turnout from the Hillbillies. It is hoped that there will be a large turnout again to give further support to Hollybush!
We will be meeting at the Myle at 12o’clock:

Hillbillies MCC: Skye Weekend:
Date is confirmed: July 16/17
Bed & Breakfast £25 per night: or Free camping & £5 for breakfast.
Also rooms available at the Hebridean Hotel, 5 minutes from B&B.

Hillbillie Promotion: Date booked is Sunday the 20th June .Venue Gourock Garden Party (Gourock Park ,bottom of Larkfeild Road)
Looking for members to help promote club on day (wearing Hillbillie Clothing)Hopefully we will be represented by all chapters, also looking to have a tombola stall to help raise funds, all donations welcome. Times will be notified nearer the time

Farmyard Rally: 18/20th June: Members who are going are meeting at the Q8 at 8am.

Alba West: Any Hillbillies able to help set up at this rally on the Friday (25 June) will get free entry to the rally. If you are able to help out, please let a member of the HB committee know and they will provide you with further details. The Hillbillies have had the largest club award for the last 3 years, and it would be great to win it again; so get the dates into your diary and come along if you can

Ayrshire Bikers MCC: First Dance:
The dance will be held at the Annick tavern, Dreghorn on the 24th July Doors open at 7.30pm - 8pm and the bar is open to 12.30 - 1.00 ish
The band booked is the Junk Yard Dawgs.. Tickets are £5 and not many left. Contact Spud if you want any tickets.

June Meeting Dates: 9th & 30th (it’s a 5 week month)

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Edinburgh Parade: Sat 8th May:
We have an invite to be in this Parade to Honour the young men & women fighting overseas. Meet at the Q8 7:30am sharp if you want to attend!

BreastWayRound:
are having a run to Moffat on Sunday 16 May,leaving the Q8 (BP!) at Bellfield Roundabout at 09.30. Hillbillies are invited to join the BWR on this run.

HOLY FAIR, MAUCHLINE – SAT 29 MAY :
The Holy fair in Mauchline is a popular annual event, which was attended by 15,000 people in 2009. The club will be having a stall at this event.
The Club will also organise camping for any Club members wishing to attend the Holy Fair, which includes evening entertainment.

ERSKINE VETS HOSPITAL RUN & OPEN DAY– 30 MAY:
This is a 3-Branch Run, to raise money for the Erskine Veterans Hospital. All 3 branches are meeting at the Western Ferry in Gourock at 11am (McInroy’s Point, on the mainland) and riding over together. Further details of meeting times/venues in Ayrshire for travelling to McInroy’s Point will be provided nearer the time. This is a very worthwhile event, for an excellent cause, and it is hoped that as many club members as possible will attend this run / open day.

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Easter Egg Run:
Thanks to everyone who turned up and made it a successful day. 97bikes were on the run and we managed to raise enough money to present Crosshouse Hospital Children's Ward a cheque for £650 and Combat Stress Unit - Hollybush a cheque for £500.

A Memorial Event:
is being held on Sunday 11 April 2010, in memory of David Gibson, at the Kilmarnock Supporters Club from 2pm – 6pm. Edge, Three’s a Crowd and other friends of Davie will pay tribute. No ticket required however donations will be welcome at the door, with all proceeds raised being donated to The Neuro Surgical Ward at the Southern General Hospital.

April meetings: 14th & 28th
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Easter Egg Run:
Is on Saturday 3rd April,meeting at the Balloch Myle Inn. Mauchline around 12. We are planning to leave at 1pm. The run will be the same as last year, calling at the childrens ward Crosshouse Hospital. Then to the Combat Stress Unit, Hollybush.

Easter Dance: This is being held on Friday 26 March in the Kilmarnock Supporters Club, Mauchline. Tickets are £5. Stone Pony are playing.

Blue Angels:
are having a do at their Clubhouse on Saturday 27 February 2010 at 8pm. There will be a band, and all Hillbillies are invited and will be made welcome.

March Meetings:
10th & 31st
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AGM:
was held on 27th Jan. A separate report will be sent to members.

Treasurer: Kevin McKnight thanks everyone for voting him into the important role of Club Treasurer. As he stated at the AGM as soon as he is up to speed with the position, club records will be on hand for members to view on request.

Hillbillie Van:I would like to thank Kenny McColm for helping us out several times this year by using his van to carry members gear to rallies and collecting items for us.
Eg: going to Dunoon to collect the Argyll Branch Marquee for the Ten Year Doo and taking it back.
 The van is owned by him and not the club, he also paid for the Hillbillie Stickers on the van, which gives us a FREE  advertisement  for the Club.

Scottish Classic Racing MC: 7th Haggis Gathering. On the 7th Feb at Lawrie & Symington Agricultural Centre. Lanark.  Jock McCrindle will have a stall at the meeting, contact him if you have stuff to sell and want to work with him at the event.

Rallies: We have a couple of rally invites already. Rampant Lion Club Rally is on
April 30th & May 2nd. This is a pre-book only rally and tickets go fast. www.rampantlionrally.com
Also:  Westfife MCC are holding their 1st rally on the 25th-27th June. Near Dunfermline,Fife. £15 (pre booked includes badge) www.westfifemcc.co.uk

Invite from Andy Seaton: to go from Crosshill to Straiton around the coast of Scotland, for Cancer Research & C.H.A.S.  On the 5th-8th Aug.   If anyone is interested contact   Andy on 01655 740080.

Feb Meetings: 10th & 24th

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Xmas Rock Night:
Thanks to everyone who turned up! It was a good night, the two bands were excellent. Thanks to everyone who donated a prize for the raffle, we had so many we had to hold onto some for the Xmas draw or it would have gone all night.

Xmas Draw: was held on Sunday 20th in the Myle. Thanks to everyone who helped the club by selling tickets and even though the weather was bad there was a good turnout for the draw.

Wynn’s Daughters: As you know are going through a hard patch at the moment after the loss of their Mum. Thanks to the generosity of members and friends of Wynn.A grand total of £280 was collected and at the last meeting the Club topped it up to £350 and presented to the 18yr old twins, Heather & Hannah.

Navantees Xmas Doo: Thanks to Kenny Marshall & Wendy for braving the weather and  putting in an appearance! Kenny informed me it was a good night and they were made more than welcome.

Phil & Gina: would like all members to come along to the Masonic Hall in Kilmarnock on the 8th January, to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary with them. The band is Fistfights & Foreplay and it’s cheap drink!! Come dressed as you like as long as it’s casual!
Ya winna get in if you have on a tie!      So please turn up and make it a good night!


Renfrewshire Branch AGM: will be held on the 20th January,7pm sharp. Please try to go along and give them some support.

Renfrewshire Branch Dance Night: Is on the 30th of January. Names and numbers will be taken at the next meeting. (you can bring along as many friends as you want!)
If there are enough folk going there will be a bus laid on.

GJ Racing: The Scottish Mini Moto Championships finished with the boys ending up second in the Junior B & Lightweight classes and third in the Feather Weight & Open Classes. A good year for the boys and they thank the club for the Club for our support and they are looking forward to 2010.
 
Moto GP Assen: I have booked two cabins for the 6 who are going to Assen to watch the Moto GP. If anyone else decides to go and want to travel with us, we are travelling on Wed 23rd June from Newcastle & returning on Sun 27th from Amsterdam. It’s a Saturday race and the partying starts on the Thursday.

Rallies: A couple for the BRAVE!
Bein Snowin Rally. At Glenfarg.  Run by the Loch Lomond Club
The Special K Rally. 5th to 7th February at The Stair Inn, Pathead


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Wynn’s Lift:  At the last meeting a lift was carried out for Wynn’s three daughters. Just over £230 was collected. If you would like to give a donation, please hand it to any committee member at the next meeting.
The girls are coming to the end of month meeting to collect a cheque from the club.

G.J Racing:  The Scottish Mini Moto Championship has finished with the boys ending up Second in the Junior B & Lightweight Class & Third place in the Featherweight & Open Class.
A good year for the boys and they thank the Club for it’s support and are looking forward to next year!

Cruiser Club Caledonia: Hi There. We are contacting your Club regarding accusations made by some Ex-members of our club who have recently been falsely informing other Clubs about a charity event in which £950 pounds was raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Clubs around Scotland have been told that we kept part of the monies raised to line our own pockets, This in fact is not the case and we would like to take this opportunity to let any Club who has heard these rumours know that we did in fact pay the charity the full amount promised.
If your Club would like me to E-mail or post copies of the receipts I will be happy to do this. We hope this clears up any misunderstanding regarding our clubs charity donations. If you would like to contact our club president, Ginger on 07767230538 then he will be happy to address any questions or comments that need answered.
Thank you for giving us the chance to put forward our side of the story.
Your sincerely
Andy Gamble.
Cruiser Club Caledonia.


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Congratulation:
to Avril for passing her bike test!

BWR Halloween Night: A great night! Good band and a well organized night . Thanks to Avril and all the BWR Gang who put in the effort to make it a success. There are a few photo’s on the web site.

Holybush Combat Stress Unit: Scottish Rememberance Concert.
Col. C. Fairweather has contacted the club about the concert. He would be grateful if some of us could attend.  It is on Friday 6th Nov. In the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock at 7.15pm. £5. (It will be based on the Remembrance Concert at the Albert Hall)

Charity Ceilidh: in aid of the Make a Wish Foundation. The date and venue has changed. It is to be held in the Auchinleck  Community Centre, Sat 14th November.
7.30pm till 12.30am and there will be free transport from the Myle and back. Tickets are £20 from the bar staff at the Myle. Libby would be grateful if there was a good turn out from the club.

Ian Sharpe: collected £65 at the last meeting for his better half! Cathy Jamieson who is trekking in Bhara Pokari for the charity, Who Cares? Scotland. Thanks to everyone who donated!

Xmas Rock Night: The tickets are now on sale. Stevie Green is the man to see for tickets.(remember they go fast) Two bands this year, So What & The Edge. £6 each.
Venue: Mauchline & District Kilmarnock F.C. Supporters Club. Date: Friday 4th Dec.

Blue Angels: Xmas night is on the 12th Dec as usual in their Clubhouse. All are welcome.

November Meeting Dates: 11th & 25th


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Attended Rallies:
Stormin the Castle & The Mutineers Rally were attended by members and by all accounts everyone had a good time.
Quay Vipers rally was well attended with 48 members ordering tickets. We won the Biggest Attending Club again! Check out the photo’s out on the web site.

Scottish Mini Moto’s: GJ Racing lifted 2 third place trophies last weekend. The boys are both sitting second in their categories in the championship at the moment.
October meeting is at Larkhall on Sunday 25th.

Halloween Dance: 31st Oct in the Hunting Lodge-Kilmarnock.
Band – 5 Wheel Drive.
Tickets on sale now £3.50p. Fancy Dress is optional!
All proceeds going to- Breast Way Round Fund.

Xmas Dance: Friday 4th December. Tickets £6. going on sale at the 1st meeting in October.
Band: So What. They are bringing their own support band.
The Travel Lodge at the Bellfield petrol station, rooms at £19 if you book early.

Cathy Jamieson MSP: and supporter of the Hillbillies is raising money for the Who Cares? Scotland. Charity by treking in Bhara Pokhari please donate on line. - http://www.justgiving.com/cathyjamieson

Libby Lyle: will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Febuary. All proceeds raised is for Make A Wish Foundation .
If anyone wants to donate online they can by going to www.justgiving.com/Libbylyle

Libby: is also holding another Fish Supper Ceilidh in the Mauchline Community Centre on Friday 20th November . Tickets £20 per person. All proceeds go to the charity. See the Ballochmyle bar staff for tickets.

October Meeting Dates: 14th & 28th

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Rallies Sept:
Stormin the Castle 4th-6th
Saints & Sinners 11th – 13th
Quay Vipers 25th – 28th
For Quay Vipers – Kenny will have his van at the Myle on the Thursday evening prior to the rally for any extra gear you want him to take. (41 members going at the moment)

Three Branch Meeting: Sunday 20th –Let me know at the next meeting if you cannot make this so we can give Libby an accurate number of expected attendance.

GJ Racing: Did well last month with Jamie lifting a 2nd & 3rd and Gordon a 3rd.
This month’s date: Sunday 27th at Larkhall. Hopefully the weather will be better as this will be the Sunday ride out destination!

Zip Slide: by Teresa for Macmillan Cancer Support is from the top of the Loch Lomond Shores Aquarium. Date: Sunday 6th at 1pm. She would be grateful for as much support as possible!
Let’s make this a good turnout for the Sunday ride out!

Cruiser Club Caledonia: had their first Rally at Aberdour last month. The six members who attended had a good time. Congratulations to Axle who lifted a trophy for his bike.

Blue Angels MC: Rock Night was attended by 12 members. They had a good time, with a good set off the two Bands.

Thunder in the Glen: well attended by the club. As usual a good time was had by all!

September Meetings: 9th & 30th (as it’s a five Wednesday month)

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Sid’s Stag Night:
was held in O’Shannons Bar- Kilmarnock. It was a good night, with a good turn out from the club to watch Sid do his party piece with marshmallows. A big thank you to Henry for laying on food, shots and Champaign!

GJ Racing: Thank the club for the £200 presented at Straiton. Also the boys raised £175 over the weekend in their collection box. Cheers everybody!

Tersesa: who is zip sliding over Loch Lomond for McMillan Cancer Support. Was presented with £100 from the club at the last meeting. We raised £50 from the raffle at Straiton and the club was happy to make it up to a £100.

Ten Year Doo: I think everyone who went will agree it was a good week end!
It was great seeing everyone working together over the weekend, thanks to everyone who helped!
The wee collection we made on the Sunday morning, raised £70 to go towards the village toilets upkeep. It was handed into the local shop, who thanks the club for our generosity!

July: end of month meeting was held in the Black Bull, Muirkirk. With an excellent turn out of over 35 bikes and around 50 members. Thanks go to the pub for laying on a good spread for us.
To round of the evening Kenny McColm did the honours of cutting the 10yr celebration cake made by Louise.

Renfrewshire Branch: are holding a Rock Night and Barbeque in Oscars. 15th August.
Tickets will be £6.50p. Please let me know if you want to go to this!

Rallies: Bulldog Bash 6th-9th Aug
Mutineers Rally 28th – 20th Aug
Thunder in the Glens 28th-31st Aug

Mini Moto’s: Sunday 30th Aug – Knockhill. (The venue might be changed. I will let you know)

Blues Doo: in Leeds – 11th-13th September

Breast Way Round: Halloween Dance – 31st Oct. in the Hunting Lodge. Kilmarnock. Tickets £3.50p (Fancy Dress)

Aug Meetings: 12th – 26th in the Myle as usual.

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Sponsored Zip Slide:
Teresa is doing a Zip slide from the top of Lomond Shores Aquarium across the Loch to the National Park on the other side. She needs to raise a minimum of £125 to do this. It's for Macmillan Cancer Support. The date is Sunday 6th Sept.

Hollybush Veterans Unit:
A Good turn out for this! As usual we were made more than welcome. We made the local papers again! (there’s some ugly folk in this club) Two of the members went around all the bikers and collected £146 on the day for the Unit. Thanks to all who donated!!

Mini Moto’s: 12 members went to watch Skins boys at the last round and had a great day out. This month, round 4 is at Larkhall on the 26th July. This will be the destination for the Sunday run that week!

Argyll Branch: held the three branch meeting last Sunday. There was a good turnout from all the branches! By all accounts it was a good meeting with a good spread! Thanks to Malky(owner of the Sundowner) and the Argyll Branch!! Next one will be in the Myle in September. Date to come later

Dunoon Funday: Sunday 5th July is the ride out destination. Q8 leaving at 11am calling into the B&Q car park Stevenston on the way up the road to catch the 12.30 ferry. I know the members of the ATMCC are going over.
As mentioned at previous meetings, the Argyll branch would be grateful for a hand to erect some of the Marquees on the Saturday evening. If you can be over around 5pm you will be made very welcome! The Sundowner is putting on a band that night for all that wish to stay over, at the moment there are six of us booked into B&B. Remember you can camp if you do not want to do B&B.

Josie: is having her HEN Night – Sat 11th July 8pm at McArthurs Bar – Ayr. All are welcome! Bring a friend and make it a good night.

Sid: is having his Stag night – 11th July – 8pm at O’Shannon’s Bar – Titchfield St.
Kilmarnock .

Ten year Doo: Not long now! Remember it’s a Hillbillie week-end, try and get into to the spirit of the week-end and maybe dress like one for it. You can pick up cheap clothes at Matilan including straw hats for a £5.

Rallies this month:
Conductors MCC – 3/4th - Ballymoney
BMF – 11/12th - Kelso
Ten Year Doo – 17/19th – Straiton
P in the Park – 24/ 26th – Last year at this venue.
NABD by Trossachs - 31st July / 2nd Aug - Ben Ledi Park Callander

Meeting Dates: Wed 8th – 29th July
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Scottish Mini Moto’s: Round 1-
Skins boys both lifted a 3rd place on the day. Round 2 – Sunday 17th May at Raceland – Gladsmuir.
This could be a destination for our Sunday run that week to give the boys some support.

Breast Way Round:
This year leaves Rugby Park on the 22nd May at 10.30am. The riders are assembling at 9/9.30. If any member and friends are available to see them off it would be much appreciated. Even more helpful would be the halting of the traffic as they leave the football ground! They arrive back in George Square at 1.30pm Monday 25th May.
Shirley Anne would like to say a huge thank you to all of the members who have supported Breast Way Round since it started in 2008. Your encouragement has been invaluable and very much appreciated

Edinburgh M.A.G Rally: 29th-31st May: Sid & Josie need your names if you are going to this! He is ordering the tickets Now! The meeting point and time to ride up to West Calder will be discussed at the next club meeting.

Erskine Veteran Hospital Run: - Sunday 31st May at 2pm. Unfortunately that is the Edinburgh M.A.G Rally week-end. But you do not have to be at Erskine till 2pm so it’s an option to call in on the way home from the Rally and those who are not going to the rally use this as the destination for the Sunday ride out. As the poster says on the web site: HELP SHOW THEM THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!
Contact Jock: 07931840772 if you want more details.


Ten Year Doo Update: Scott has the Bands well in hand for the week end. Everything else is organized. All we want now is good weather.

May Meeting Dates: Wed: 13th – 27th.

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Easter Egg Run:
A big thank you! To everyone who turned up this year.

We collected £428 on the day and in total donated £750 to the Children's Ward and £700 to the Hollybush Veterans Stress Clinic. Thanks again for your support and see you next year!!

Rock Night:
I think everyone will agree it was a good night. Thanks to everyone who turned up to support the club! Also thanks to all club members who helped to make it a success!
A Special thank you to Scott Currie for organizing the whole event!!

Egg Run:
Saturday 11th April. Meeting at the Myle at 12 to leave around 1pm. A change of destination this year! We are going to Crosshouse as usual then we are going to the Veterans Combat Stress Unit at Holybush.
There will be a collection at the Myle before we go, also if you want bring the usual eggs, bunnies etc.
If it rocks ya boat come as a Bunnie!!!
That night everyone is welcome to come back to the Myle for a drink.

Scottish Mini Moto Championships:
The first race of the season is at Kartstart – Kirkaldy. Sunday 12th April.
Let’s hope we can go and give GJ Racing some support at their first meeting.

AGM:
All members of the Committee where re-elected apart from Josie who stood down as Rally Organizer. The post was filled by Big Sid.
Ian Sharpe has taken over the position of Public Relations.
The collection for the Breast Way Round at the end of the AGM came to £102, Shirley Ann thanks everyone who contributed. The Club is rounding the donation up to £200.
The total the club has donated to local good causes over the last 12months was over £3,700.
Last year we did well at the rallies we attended, with four trophies going to members bikes.
Also the club collected five Trophies for biggest attending club at- P in the Park – Alba West – Quay Vipers -N.A.B.D by the Trossachs 2 and the Mutineers MCC Rallies.

GJ Racing: the bikes are now painted and have the Club sponsor stickers on for the up and coming season. When the race dates come out I will forward them on to the Club, hopefully we can go and see the boys in action throughout the year.

3 Branch Meeting: Sunday 22nd Feb. 2pm at Oscars in Greenock. Meet at the Q8 garage to leave at 12.30. Then pick up the rest at the B&Q car park behind Safeways on the Kilwinning BY-Pass at 1pm. If going by car, see you at Oscars.

Sunday Ride Outs: Start 1st Sunday in March. Meeting at the Q8 to leave at 11am.This will be the normal time every Sunday unless there is a specific event on that we are going too. Eg:Scottish Motorcycle Show or when we are meeting the other Branches for a ride out.
We can discuss a time at a monthly meeting prior to the event.

Rallies: Rampant Lion Rally is sold out!
Tam O’Shanter Rally – Straiton -24th-26th April.
Contact Sid for tickets- bigsid@btconnect.com but make it quick, it will be sold out soon!

Mercury Mist: three bikers are going to ride through Europe, with an objective of riding through 11 countries in 14days to raise money for three charities. Mac Milan Cancer Care. Crosshouse Neonatal Unit. Alzheimer’s Scotland. The journey is planned to take place in July and anyone wishing to join them is welcome.
So if you are interested contact Steven Sutkus –alexandersutkus@btinternet.com for details.
or Gareth Kane – g.kane@btinternet.com

Germany: I am going to Germany for 5 or 6 days leaving from Newcastle either 28th or 29th May.
Staying in Adenau or Cochem, touring the area during the day, a wee shot around the Nurburgring in the evening. If you want to join me let me know as soon as possible so I can book the Ferry. Cheers Lez

Next Month’s Meetings: 11th & 25th March.
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Renfrewshire AGM: was last week. Congratulations to Gavin and everyone who has filled the committee positions. Ten Ayrshire members attended. Gavin and the club appreciated the support given.

A.G.M.
will be upstairs in the Mauchline & District Kilmarnock Supporters Club, on Wednesday 28th, 7.30pm. All members to attend. Only fully paid up members can vote!

Breast Way Round:
Raised £26,500 last year. A big thank you to all who helped or donated to the cause. This year the date is May 22/25th.
Shirley Anne has over 100 people going on the run, so unfortunately if you have not already got your name down to go, it’s too late.
At the end of the AGM there will be a collection for the charity. This will be the Clubs donation.

Blue Angels: Burns Supper at the Cumnock Clubhouse. 24th January.
Make your own way.

3 Branch Meeting: Proposed date for this is Feb 22nd. Venue – Oscars, Greenock.

Rock Night: Grand Hall Kilmarnock. 21st March.
Bands: The Penetrations. Junk Yard Dawgs. The Peas.
7pm to 1am. Tickets are on sale now-£7.50p. Contact - hillbilliesmcc@yahoo.co.uk for more info and tickets.

Easter Egg Run: Saturday 11th April. Meeting at the Myle. 12 for a 1pm departure. Calling at Crosshouse Hospital Children Ward. Then to Rainbow House – Irvine.
That night a wee drink in Myle- everyone welcome!

Rallies etc.: we have an invite to the 8th Rampant Lion Rally, Fife. 1st-3rd May. 200 limit, normally sold out by end of February. £14.
The North West 200 – Saturday 16th May.
The Gathering – Ayr racecourse – 22nd -24th May
Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon – 28th 31st May
Edinburgh MAG rally – West Calder – 29th-31st May
We are invited to the Wiggly Wobbly Rally- Yorkshire. 13th- 15th June.
Tickets are £7. Tickets go fast - 200 limit
Alba West – Same location as last year – 26th-28th June
Farmyard Rally – 17th–19th June
Thunder in the Glens–28th 31st Aug – Aviemore.
Snakebite Rally 25th–27th September


Western Tavern: thanks the club for the Drinks Hamper we donated for their xmas raffle!

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Xmas Dance: in Mauchline. Friday 5th Dec. Band is BIG LICKS. Pay on the door if you have not already bought a ticket.
Please try and bring something for the raffle as usual. Cheers!


DUMFRIES FUGITIVES: Christmas Toy Run 2008 in Dumfries on Saturday 13th December 08, usual start time 13.30. Since the Tech College is now closed, the start will be at the Interfoor (Gates, the old Uniroyal) factory in Heathhall, Dumfries, on the main road A701. Meet in the car park opposite the offices beside the medical centre. If anyone is interested? 11am at the Myle.

Raffle: Can all ticket stubs be returned at the next meeting as the draw is in the Myle. Sunday 14th around 2pm. See you there.

The Blue Angels MC: Xmas night is Sat 13th. Make your own way to their Clubhouse at New Cumnock.

CHRISTMAS TOY RUN GLASGOW SICK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: Get your bikes out for a good cause. Don’t disappoint the sick kids. Sunday 21st December. Meet at 11.30am – Start 12.30 pm “Kelvin Way” Contact Ron: 07761 334313
All Gifts should be new – Tagged with the following details :-Gift for Boy or a Girl and age group. Any donations by cheque should be made payable to:
Yorkhill Children’s Foundation.

Rock Night: is now confirmed! The Grand Hall in Kilmarnock – 21st March.
Three Bands are booked - Tickets £7.50p

Dates: for next year are starting to come out, Sid and Josie have been busy and have sent me the first Draft. I will send it out when it’s complete. Here’s a few for your diary.
The North West 200 - is on Saturday 16th May 2009
The Gathering – Ayr Racecourse – 22nd – 24th May
The Breast Way Round -22nd-25th May
Rory Gallagher Tribute – 28th-31st May – Ballyshannon
Thunder in the Glens – 28th – 31st Aug

This Month’s Meeting: 10th Dec
January Meetings: 14th- 28th

Sunday Meeting: went well! It was a good turnout , from all three branches. We will organize another one after all the AGM’s have taken place and the rally dates for next year are confirmed. Thanks again Libby for the food and entertainment!

The Blues Halloween Night: There were fourteen members went to Glasgow for the night out. By all accounts it was a good night.

The Blues Xmas Night: has been changed to the 13th Dec in New Cumnock.
Details to follow.

Xmas Dance: in Mauchline. Friday 5th Dec. Band is BIG LICKS. The tickets are £5 and going fast. See Stevie Green for Tickets.

Xmas Raffle: the club is having a raffle this year. If you have not collected any tickets from Julie or myself please do so at the next meeting. All we are asking, is for every member to try and sell at least 20tickets. The most sold by one person so far is 200 and he’s taken more!

Donation: of £200 was handed over to Kilmarnock Weightlifting Club at the last meeting.

GJ Racing: are doing well in the Scottish Mini Moto Championships. Jamie is 2nd & Gordon 5th. This Sunday is the last round of the season at Kartstart - Kirkcaldy go on, go up and give them some support. John Kelly is going.

Rock Night: is now confirmed! The Grand Hall in Kilmarnock – 21st March.
Three Bands are booked - Tickets £7.50p

Breast Way Round: Ceilidh on Saturday was a well organized success! A lot of money was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support. Everyone had a great night and most folk went home with one of the excellent raffle prizes.


Breast Way Round Ceilidh: Saturday 1st November: tickets on sale now for our first BWR Ceilidh at the Caprington Suite, Rugby Park Kilmarnock football club.
In memory of Alyson & to kick start next year's Run on 22/ 25th May 2009 on the same route round the West Coast.
Check out web site for more details if u need them www.breastwayround.com
Tickets £15 each, Band is Brigadiers, Scottish caricature artists will be there, Complimentary Cocktails, fabulous raffle & auction Prizes.
Hotel accommodation at Park Hotel at a reduced rate of £75 per room inc enormous brekkie.
All in aid Macmillan Cancer Support & getting to know folk for next years run. Hope u can make it. Tickets selling well S-Ann 01563 523126

Blue Angels: Halloween Party this year is held in the BIG JOINT, South St., Glasgow. On the 25th October. £5 on the door. 8 till Late!

Snake Bite Rally: What a great weekend!! For the third year we won the Biggest Club Turnout . Check out the photo’s on the web site. Also Check out Scott Currie’s Bebo for more photo’s. Scott's Bebo
I’ll bring in a few photo’s to the next meeting.

G&J Racing: the next round of the Scottish mini motto championship is this weekend at Longnidry near Tranent , Edinburgh. It starts around 12o’clock. It would be good if some of the club could go and support them as we are now their sponsors and there are only three rounds left this year. John Kelly might be going up.

Quiz Night: The ATMCC are having a quiz night on Wednesday 15th Oct. Held in the Dreghorn Community Centre across the road from the Annick Tavern. If you are going along be there for 7.30 to start around 8pm. I have a few names already but need some more. Let me know by the next meeting at the latest so I can let them know how many to expect. Cheers!

Welcome : back to the club Andy Stevenson (Spud)
also
Welcome: Tam Donohoe-Glenn Hollamby- Robert & Linda McLaughlin-John Philips-Ann Martin who are thinking of joining the club

Next Meetings : Wednesday- Oct 8th – 29th
Sunday- Oct 26th
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Congratulations: To all who attended the Mutineers – Rat Arsed Rally and helped the club win- Biggest Turn Out Trophy, there were around 37 members from the three chapters.

Congratulations : To Alan Cowan for Best in Show & Wing for Best Rat Bike.

Paintball: So far Derek has a dozen names for the day out on the 14th September, looking for another dozen. Come on it will be a good day out!

NABD by the Trossachs: We won Biggest Club Turn Out, yet again! Well done to all who attended! The unofficial number of members from the three chapters was 17.

Thunder in the Glens: It turned out a good weekend, there were 11 members who attended and all had a good time.

Renfrew Chapter: If you fancy an evening run, they are meeting at Oscars this Sunday 7th Sept at 4pm.

Xmas Dance: Just a reminder it’s on 5th Dec & Big Licks is the band.

Wanted: a 21inch Borrani front wheel (Alloy Rim) contact me if you know of anyone who might have one. Cheers Lez.

Wanted: A Black full face helmet. Size Large. Phone Teressa on 0795796748

Next month meetings : 10th & 24th September
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Welcome: to new members - Wynn Taylor & Damian Findlay

Everyone in the club sends condolences to Derek Turley’s family & friends.

Congratulations: to Wing for Best Rat Bike, at P in the Park Rally & Gally for Best in Show at the Dunoon Funday.

Congratulations: to all who went to P in the Park and helped the club win the Biggest Attendance Trophy!

Club Donation: Skins two boys, Jamie & Gordon are racing in the Scottish Mini Moto Championships, the club wishes them all the best and we are going to sponsor them. Skin would like to thank the Renfrewshire chapter for their donation of £100. We have donated £200 at the moment and will be donating more later on in the season.

Argyll Chapter: had a good turn out from the locals, around 700 turned up for their fun day. They would like to thank all who turned up and gave them support on the day.
Paintball Day Out: We have around 12 names at the moment, still looking for another dozen!!

Rallies: the main rallies this month are Thunder in the Glens – Aviemore (see ya there). The Bulldog (if it’s on!) Also the Minehoff MCC. – Ace of Spades.

For Sale: Kawasaki ZXR 750 - F reg. 28,000ml. Mint condition -£1200
Honda CR 60 – 2 Stroke - £600
Phone Kenny for more details - 07840508849

Next month meetings: 13th & 27th Aug
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Congratulations: To Sharon Lamb who completed the Breast Cancer Awareness charity walk on Sunday!

Congratulations: to all of you who went to the Alba West Custom Show and helped the club win the Biggest Club Turnout Prize.

Ayrshire Classic Bike MCC: have thanked us for our support and excellent turn out at the show.

Club Donation: The club has donated a £100 to Jacqui Watson who is a freelance motorcycle journalist who writes for Classic Bike. She is riding through all 33 shires in Scotland to raise money for M.E. Association & NABD. check out her Blog - www.gorgeousbikechick.blogspot.com

Argyll Chapter: are having their second charity fun day on Saturday 26th July -11am to 5pm. It was a great success last year and hopefully will be even better this year! They are needing as much support as possible! So if you are not going to P in the Park or the Rock & Blues, please go along and give them a hand to make it a great day! Cheers.

Dates: for July meetings – 9th & 30th (it’s a five Wednesday month)
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Ride Out: To Erskine Veterans Home. A charity run to help all Veterans, the home is run purely by donations to provide care and nursing to all ex-service men and women, Meet at the Q8 Kilmarnock Sunday 8th June at 11.45 to leave at 12.00. we are calling in at Oscars to meet the Renfrew chapter so if it’s an easier location to meet, see you there! On the way back the idea is to call in at the Classic Bike Show in Kilmarnock as some of the members are manning a Hillbillie stand to promote the club.

Argyll Meeting: 10th June in Dunoon , all are welcome. Meet at the ferry terminal to catch the 7pm Ferry.

Renfrew Chapter : are having a Barbecue on the 21st June to celebrate their 1st Anniversary . Late afternoon till closing time at Oscars. There will be safe parking for the bikes.

Congratulations: Jock Lamb who won Best in Show and Best Radical Custom at the Gathering – Ayr racecourse. It was a very good week-end and there was a good turn out by the club.

Congratulations: Shirley Anne and everyone who went on the Breast Way Round Ride Out. It was a great success and a lot of money was raised. A full report will follow.

Congratulations: Andrew Wyatt who has passed his bike test.

Welcome: back to the club Howard Mason

Xmas Dance: 5th Dec the hall is booked and the band is Big Licks.

Rock Night:
Thanks to everyone who came along! We hope a good time was had by all! With support and a very generous donation of £150 from the Blue Angels,the total raised was £750 for the Breast Way Round charity run. Thanks to ATTICA RAGE and a special mention to MOLOTOV COCKTAIL who were excellent and had the dance floor bouncing the whole time they played!


Easter Egg Run:

A great turn out this year, 90 odd bikes & a couple of trikes and a special mention for Mr. Plod for his welcome low profile contribution. It was a cold day and Louise saved the day by inviting us around to her Café for hot soup etc, thanks! £1,500 was divided between the two charities and of course, a few eggs. Thanks everyone who turned up,CHEERS!

Rock Night:
It’s only a couple of weeks to the Rock Night. Friday 11th April, usual time & place.
The band this year is Attica Rage. £5 for a good night out!
This year all proceeds are going to a charity run one of our members is organizing! Shirley Ann Barnes is planning a run up the West Coast of Scotland for MACMILLAN Cancer Support. You will find all the information here.Breast Way Round.


Greenock Fund Raising Night: it was a great night! Two good bands and the buffet went down a treat. The night was well attended by the club,check out the photo's! The total raised was £3002.43p

Fugitives MCC easter egg run is Sat 15th March. Meet at the Myle at 12, anyone wishing to go down to Dumfries.

March Meetings
12th & 26th. 7.30pm for 8pm meeting at The Ballochmyle Inn.

Easter Egg Run.
Saturday March 22nd : Meeting at The Myle to leave at 1pm,stopping at Crosshouse Hospital & Malcolm Sargents in Prestwick.That night meeting at the Myle for a wee dram.

Annual Fund Raising Night is April 11th. This year all proceeds are going to a charity run one of our members is organizing! Shirley Ann Barnes is planning a run up the West Coast of Scotland for MACMILLAN Cancer Support. You will find all the information here. Breast Way Round.
January Meetings.
There will be an end of month meeting,Wed 30th. 7.30pm for 8pm. The Ballochmyle Inn.

December Meetings
There will not be an end of the month meeting,but there will be a social night on the 29th in the Myle. So please come along for a bit of jamming, bring ya guitars,clear ya throats and be ready for a good night!

A.G.M.
Will be held upstairs in the Mauchline Club on Wed 16th of January. The vote for all committee positions will take place. If the club is not available there will be a normal meeting in the Myle and the A.G.M will be rescheduled.
NW200
If you are going to the NW200, look into booking your ferry places now! They are going fast. Nutt Travel prices still cheapest, but well up on last year.