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The Normandy MCC are running their Arthur Repton Memorial Trial this coming Sunday the 11th on a new piece of MOD Land at Deepcut, Surrey. This is the first round of this years Thames Valley Trials Combine Championship and it will also be celebrating the evergreen Derek Cranfield's 60th Anniversary, yes that's right 60 years of riding motor cycle trials, Derek told us his first event was the January T.V.T.C. Trial in 1955, I don't think there are many that can say they have been riding for 60 years and still winning his class.The TVTC combine along with Witley & DMCC his lifelong club, will be making a small presentation before the start to commemorate this milestone. Anyone wishing to come along and watch the day the venue can be found just off the B3015 Deepcut Bridge Road, and will be signed from the A30 by the American Golf Roundabout and the junction of the B311 and B3015. Or visit the club's website at www.normandymcc.co.uk or the combine website www.thamesvalleytrials.co.uk where you will find a map.

Pictures from both of these events via the link below: http://www.thamesvalleytrials.co.uk/gallery.htm

Some videos from the event here and more Photos added courtesy of Gary Atfield and Ian Hayward http://www.thamesvalleytrials.co.uk/gallery.htm

The final round of the A.C.U. Luscombe SAAB Leeds British Sidecar Trials Championship was organised by Thames Valley Trials Combine at Hook Woods Trials Centre. Results and pictures on the TVTC website http://www.thamesvalleytrials.co.uk/

Local rider and trial organiser Graham Manthorpe who was a member and helped many trials clubs in the south east, sadly passed away on 19th August, his funeral will be on Tuesday 2nd September at Worth Crematorium, West Sussex. Only flowers from the family at the funeral, but any donations to either Chestnut Tree House or Rocking Horse Childrens Charities. Our sincere condolence to his wife Sarah, sons Joel and Adam.

Thanks again for the replies, I managed to repair it, which will hopefully last a while, I'll keep an eye out for a replacement though. For info this is it, I don't think its an original? Maybe a Can-Am one as the clutch cover that came with the engine in the bike was a Can-Am one.

Thanks for the replies. I was just seeing if there are any other options I'll see if I can repair the one I have if not a call to mr Matthews and mr Renham

Anyone know an alternative gear lever to fit an 1980 SWM TL280? Mick

Our club trials are self marked, we have cards that we take round on a lanyard and mark ourselves. As the trials are meant to be fairly relaxed we don't get a problem with people cheating.

Hi All On behalf of Normandy Motorcycle Club. With regret we have to announce that the Goodwin shield Pre-67 trial to be held at Hungry Hill on 23rd February has been cancelled. The MOD have stopped all motorised activities on their land for at least 5 weeks. Apologies everyone, we hope to run the trial later in the year, if it ever stops raining! http://www.normandymcc.co.uk Mick

A few pictures from the trial at Hungry Hill, on 20th October http://www.normandymcc.co.uk/Gallery/Talmag%20trial%20October%202013/Thumbnails.html

A few videos and pictures from the excellent trial can be found on the page below: http://www.normandym....uk/photos.html

1980 SWM 320

Hi all I am thinking of moving my condensor to up by the coil under the tank, and while I am at it put a second one there. Can anyone suggest a type of condensor they have used which has worked OK and where to get it? Looking around there are lots of different types from various bikes. I was thinking one with a bracket to make it easy to mount, is there a specific specification I should look for? Mr. Nolan has lent me one with .59 Italy 10F stamped on it Mick

In the end I bought 4 of these and drilled them out to 14mm http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aprilia-SR-50cc-LC-1997-2001-Engine-Mounting-Bush-Silent-Block-/130885489714?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e79621432

My SWM ready for its first outing next week

Does anyone know where I can get swing arm bearings or silent blocks for my 1980 TL? They are od 30mm x id 14mm x 44mm long.

Thanks Mike email sent Mine is coming along I am keeping the white frame but with yellow plastics Mick

Do you have any contact details?

A few videos from the excellent trial at Hungry hill on Dec 30th. http://www.youtube.com/user/MickJames1962#p/u Mick

Some videos from the event http://www.youtube.com/user/MickJames1962#p/u More will be posted over the weekend Mick