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[Fred]

thats a fair point to be honest!

Edale would be good, anyone live near there and can check it out?

[Guy160]

what do people want from the VCB?


be honest, cos I don't know!

It seems that apart from a few of us, they don't want pics of bints on scooters!

Would I be right in guessing the membership is mostly homosexual, or too old for that sort of thing?

[MartinB]

For me I like the 'trad' VCB rally format, as it is different, get to ride out, and talk to a good mix of people. I think it is about getting people to events as the same basic format seems to work for the Lambretta Club. Low numbers at an AGM - I was not there 'cos my wife working so I had the kids. It probiably needs a more regional set up, so the rallys can be more spred out.
Only real critisum is that there seems to be more emphasis on going to Euro rallys in the magazine than sorting out some UK ones. IMHO.

[SBWNik]

I think Northampton taught me a lesson with regards VCB Rallies, we spent a lot of money on 2 bands and a P.A. and not many VCB members turned up.

the best parts were sitting round the bar talking and the rideout. the format for a VCB Rally should really be based on this?

If you can live without the rideout, you'll love the SBW rally if it comes off. Not a million miles for you either.... more details when we get somewhere, but it'll be basic!

[ScooterIndo]

I tend to agree with the "anti scooterboy" comments made earlier. I also remember attending a VCB rally quite a few years ago in the early 80s When we arrived we (in our teenage ignorance) were a bit surprised to find the place full of older people that were not particularly warm or friendly and viewed us with suspicion.

We were full on scooterboys at the time (combats docs silly haircuts) but riding Vespas never the less. The whole thing had the feel of a country fete to it and after looking around for a couple of hours we left as it was obvous we werent particullarly wanted. After this experience, i still continued to ride and love Vespas but didnt want to really associate with the Vespa club as i just didnt think it was "my kinda club" i have been out of the UK for a while and things may have changed by now.

[SBWNik]

Knowing Fred, and seeing what the VCB magazine has become, I'd say, yes.. it is a huge step from where it was!

[Fred]

seeing what the VCB magazine has become

thats all down to Gibbo (Shed Mag) and Helen Burley (VCB News Editor), the work they've done is fantastic

[Fred]

I tend to agree with the "anti scooterboy" comments made earlier. I also remember attending a VCB rally quite a few years ago in the early 80s When we arrived we (in our teenage ignorance) were a bit surprised to find the place full of older people that were not particularly warm or friendly and viewed us with suspicion.

We were full on scooterboys at the time (combats docs silly haircuts) but riding Vespas never the less. The whole thing had the feel of a country fete to it and after looking around for a couple of hours we left as it was obvous we werent particullarly wanted. After this experience, i still continued to ride and love Vespas but didnt want to really associate with the Vespa club as i just didnt think it was "my kinda club" i have been out of the UK for a while and things may have changed by now.

and to an extent I can understand their reaction to us but in the long run has that damaged the VCB?

some of the older club members are as funny as f**K, Chuck, Guppy and Bob Box to name a few!