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April/MayApril/May

Annual Easter British Heart Foundation Charity run

After days of cold but sunny dry weather the club looked forward toour annual Easter Sunday Heart Foundation Charity run arrivedrather wet and windy but this did not deter the 147 bikes, intrepidriders and the band of stalwart PMCC members always ready togive their time to ensure both the safety of those taking part and tomaximise on the amount donated to this very worthwhile Charity.Our Heart Foundation champion Les Rainford was his usual cheer-ful self with an encouraging word to all as they arrived at Lee Milland then Master of Ceremony during the well supported raffle atThe Royal Albert Bridge Inn who had hot teas, coffee, burgers, hot-dogs and a welcoming pint for those brave souls who completed therun across the moors to Callington via Yelverton, Tavistock, Gun-nislake and then onward across the Tamar Bridge, Lower StBudeaux finally our destination the RABI Inn. Yes it was cold, yesthe sun would have been a bonus, but the end result was excellentwith £600 raised for our first Charity event of the year. We thank allof you for braving the weather that day to make this event so suc-cessful and look forward to seeing you all again on our Club nightrides which leave from Legacy Hotel ( was Novatel) Marsh Millson Mondays. Arrive at 7pm for a chat and we leave at7.30pm.Marshalls always needed so your help will be appreciated.

Steve Ford. Social Secretary/Editor

HELP NEEDED for this years Megarideon August 11th. Help is needed on theHoe and at Lee Mill There are variousjobs that we need volunteers for eitherin the Morning or in the afternoon orboth. For those who arrive at Lee Millbetween 7-7.30am breakfast will beprovided at Buds Cafe (Please see mefor a drinks voucher first) and for thosevolunteering on the Hoe a meal voucherto use at C+G catering outlets will beprovided. Please speak to myself or Sueon a club night or email meritchbounds@sky.com

Easter Egg Run 24th MarchThe following is Jon Varndells account of an event dear to his heart and one he haschampioned for a number of years.We met at Sainsbury’s at 10am. 8 bikes left the car park at 10.20 for the Star Inn atLiverton where we met up with 4 more Plymouth bikers and many other likeminded bikers from the area. Much needed hot drinks were consumed before 40bikes left the Star for Dartington. We met the staff and children at the Home and tothe delight of the kids we handed over many Easter Eggs. We lost one bike on routeand had to leave another at Dartington for the RAC with a puncture.We arrived at Paignton for our 2nd stop where again Easter Eggs were handed overto the staff and children.Our 3rd stop was to an Adult Care Home for handicapped and mentally ill. Thestaff were so kind they served us with cakes and drinks and we in turn handed overa large box of Easter Eggs.Our last stop was at Torbay Hospital where eggs were handed over for the chil-dren's wards. We then made our way back to the Star at Liverton for a much neededhot drink and a warm up by the fire.On leaving the Star one bike was a non starter so jump leads were borrowed fromthe Pub. We soon got it running and all left for home.Good day out for all but although very cold on the outside we all had that warmfeeling inside. The feeling you get when you have done something for others lessfortunate than yourselves.Many thanks for your account Jon, You certainly brought good cheer to many forEaster. Ed.

Plymouth Bike Nights

How time fly’s. The first Plymouth Bike Night in support of British ArmedForces Charities will take place on Plymouth Hoe Promenade on Thurs-day May 2nd from 6pm and again on Thursday May 23rd. A changefrom last years monthly event to try to capitalise on the lighter eveningsand hopefully better weather. A donation of £1 per person would be ap-preciated. If you braved the wet weather last year you know how theparking works and if you could spare 2 evenings a month to help outand as a bonus get the prestigious jacket to wear for the night and agratuitous ticket for burger/hotdog/cheesy chips/coffee then pleasespeak to Pete Batten or Steve Ford at the First Aid Post. The event willbe held 6th & 20th June: 4th & 18th July: 1st & 15th August: 5th & 26thSeptember.

BMAD Motorbike Festival

Once again the Bmad Festival is upon us and will take place on the 3rd-5th May. This of course is the Bank Holiday weekend and we all hopethe weather will have improved by then. No doubt some Club memberswill have their pride and joy exhibited at the event taking place on thelarge grassed area along Paignton Sea Front. Always a good event withmany motorcycles on show, motorcycle dealers, bike wear, fast foodseven the fair ground for you more adventurous types.

Dean Court Vintage Rally & Fayre

Dean Court Vintage rally taking place at Buckfastleigh Racecourse on11th & 12th May. Certainly worth a visit. Beer tent,Old time Fair rides,Motorbikes, Tractors, Cars, Military, Trade Stalls and lots more. Will begreat to wander around and bring back memories to some of our oldermembers.

These are just a few events that are taking place in May. You will findmuch, much more on PMCC web site.

Editor.