Just in case anyone is interested
I wont be going but it might be a destination for a Saturday spin!
Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club are celebrating 100 years (1 year late due to COVID) in the city. To mark this historic event we will be hosting a motorcycle show at Salisbury Rugby Club (adjacent Hudson field) on 23rd July and raising money for The Salisbury Hospice Charity. See attached Poster
Related businesses & Clubs are invited to display free of charge. The event is open to the public to enjoy and join in the celebrations.
It would be great if anyone could contact me or the chairman Ian Standen to share memories of the club from the last 100 years and even exhibit mementos or bikes from this era.
To give some background to the club:
Salisbury Motorcycle Club was first formed in 1921 under the name of Sarum and District Motorcycle Club. The main interest of the club at that time was motorcycle trials.
In 1928 the club was re-formed to include all forms of motorcycle sport.
Then in 1930 the club changed its name to The Salisbury Motor Club to cater for, not only motorcycles but also the increasing number of light cars that were becoming popular at that time.
Between 1939 and 1946 the club was dormant, but in 1947 the club was reformed running trials, scrambles, grass tracks and social events.
In 1959 the name was changed again to Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club. At this time the club ran grass track, trials and social events.
In 1976 a youth section for grass track and scramble riders was formed. Many of those young riders have gone on to be top speedway, grass track and motocross riders (the youth sections are now dormant.)
The classic section of the club was formed in 1982, running road runs, displays and social events.
The road runs are now open to all motorcyclists who ride in the 'spirit of the classics' and is still going strong with 130 members.
Each year we raise funds for a different charity. This year we have chosen The Salisbury Hospice Charity and will be fundraising at the centenary show.
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I wont be going but it might be a destination for a Saturday spin!
Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club are celebrating 100 years (1 year late due to COVID) in the city. To mark this historic event we will be hosting a motorcycle show at Salisbury Rugby Club (adjacent Hudson field) on 23rd July and raising money for The Salisbury Hospice Charity. See attached Poster
Related businesses & Clubs are invited to display free of charge. The event is open to the public to enjoy and join in the celebrations.
It would be great if anyone could contact me or the chairman Ian Standen to share memories of the club from the last 100 years and even exhibit mementos or bikes from this era.
To give some background to the club:
Salisbury Motorcycle Club was first formed in 1921 under the name of Sarum and District Motorcycle Club. The main interest of the club at that time was motorcycle trials.
In 1928 the club was re-formed to include all forms of motorcycle sport.
Then in 1930 the club changed its name to The Salisbury Motor Club to cater for, not only motorcycles but also the increasing number of light cars that were becoming popular at that time.
Between 1939 and 1946 the club was dormant, but in 1947 the club was reformed running trials, scrambles, grass tracks and social events.
In 1959 the name was changed again to Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club. At this time the club ran grass track, trials and social events.
In 1976 a youth section for grass track and scramble riders was formed. Many of those young riders have gone on to be top speedway, grass track and motocross riders (the youth sections are now dormant.)
The classic section of the club was formed in 1982, running road runs, displays and social events.
The road runs are now open to all motorcyclists who ride in the 'spirit of the classics' and is still going strong with 130 members.
Each year we raise funds for a different charity. This year we have chosen The Salisbury Hospice Charity and will be fundraising at the centenary show.
See less