October 2004
Isle of Wight
What is there to say about this, the greatest event in the scootering
calendar?
Reports from the troops were that it was a brilliant weekend, which only
gets better and better each year!
Apparently there were a few strange coppers riding round on scoots this
year, photographic evidence of the Pilgrims on parade as seen in Scootering
and The Shed!!
As an aside,
Apparently a couple of Pilgrims got chucked out of the King Lud after
the weekend, for their dancing no less. Must have been bad eh? 
No names mentioned.
Deckchairs
at Dawn
There was a good turnout at the Brighton Run in early September with members
making their way there either by scooter or whatever other form of transport
they could lay their hands on, just to join in.
And join in they did! It was Apparently a great day and the Pilgrims are
getting more and more known with emails of thanks coming my way from a
bloke down there that had a few of our lot getting his scooter started.
The only funny thing is, the only Pilgrims scooter to experience problems
was a Vespa!! Ohhhh dear. Get well soon, Milton!
Speaking
of get wells.....
Bill and Fay had a tumble the weekend of the IOW after his front tyre
suddenly deflated!!! This was due to one of those Michelin Airstop tubes,
so for god's sake check your clearances, but be aware that even that may
not be enough.
Best wishes from the Pilgrims guys!!
New
Club T - Shirts
These
seem to have been a great success! Cheers to Woody for all his work, dunno
if there will be more or not, speak to him when you see him. It will probably
depend on how much time he has on his hands and how many people will want
them.
Peanut
Duck - What the @#+$?
Yes that's right, apparently the last one was cancelled and only through
good old word of mouth did many find out before making the trip, including
myself!
Just shows you it's worth keeping an ear close to the ground.
Also, on parts fairs, the Wicksteed Park one was host to several members
including some with scooters for sale, and yes there may still be one
or two for sale! See Mojo for details if you're interested.
Hemsby
The Winter Warmer is just round the corner running from the 4th to the
7th of November! There are quite a few Pilgrims going so get chatting
if you're after a last minute bunk!!
The
Pilgrims Christmas Do 2 - Friday 3rd December 2004
Yes it's nearly upon us already! The Conservative Club at Sandy again
is the venue and preparations are underway to organise catering to go
with all that beer and music.
As last year, funding for the event comes via the enterprising, and
yet demure, Big Rob and his mixes. This year there are 2 cds to choose
from at a fiver apiece. Catch the big man, or his boss (her with the
glasses) for your copy. Your name will be taken and will entitle you
to free entry to the Christmas Do!!
Christmas
Toy Run
Yes, this year The Pilgrims are going to do a Toy Run for the kids at
Luton & Dunstable Hospital, after all, is there a worse time for
a kid to be in hospital. At the time of printing, we are awaiting confirmation
of a time etc but will keep you posted. Watch the website, your inbox
and the next newsletter for further details.
Local Meets
Don't forget the Thursday Meets
1st Thursdays - The White Horse, Bedford
2nd Thursdays - The Five Bells, Henlow and
3rd Thursdays - The Watling Street Meet, Chalk Hill
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
4th
to 7th November 2004
Hemsby
Winter Warmer
Friday
3rd December 2004
The Pilgrims Christmas Do 2
Sandy Conservative Club
Saturday
27th November 2004
Strangetown SC End of Season Do
Northampton
Sunday
28th November 2004
Peanut Duck
Milton Keynes
Sundays
At The Piazza
Bedford Square, 11am onwards
Sundays wouldn't be the same without it!
For details contact Tom & Wendy on 01462 735927 or Donegal on 01234 857465