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RIP John Morgan

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on NYE, of our dear friend John Morgan. John's health deteriorated over recent months and he sadly lost his battle, leaving his wife Anne and a family behind.

John was one of the long term members of the club and whilst he was advancing in years he was a regular on rideouts and until only a few years ago would be a regular at helping us pitch marquees etc. ready for our camping weekend, always willing to muck in.

As with many, lockdowns through covid saw John step back from the club and saw him sell his lovely A10 - in the 15 years or so I knew John, his classic Black A10 never let him down and ran as sweet as a nut.

Occasionally John and Anne would join us on club nights and I know they met up socially with Roy and Christine, Graham and Ann and Celia and Keith. As with all of us, we will miss him dearly - John truly was one of life's goodun's and a true gentleman. Our love and best wishes go to Anne and her family.

RIP John - Keep riding

Andy 06.01.2024

RIP Landlord Jim (Bold Forester)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim, the landlord of the Bold Forester, the home for many years of Hants BSAOC. Jim's passion was classic motor cars, but he always spared time to come and have a chat with us and admire our machines on 2 wheels. It's fair to say that Jim was very generous to us as a club and looked after us well. Jim had retired only a few years ago to the west country. Our best wishes go to his family.

Jim's funeral takes place at Hollybrook Cemetery, Tremona Road, Shirely, SO16 6HW Friday 17th June at 12 noon. Jim's family have requested people wear bright colours, if possible but not essential. Family flowers only and donations if wished will go to either diabetes or cancer charity.

A celebration of Jim's life is expected to be organised at a later date.

RIP Jim

Andy 12.06.2022

RIP Maurice (Morrie) Jones

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing this week (May 2022) of dear Maurice. We hadn't seen Morrie much during the covid period but he continued to be the envy of the club owning a fine example of this Y13 1937 750cc V Twin. He is pictured here after deservedly winning the trophy for best bike at the Horndean show.

Morrie's funeral will take place at Porchester Crem 10th June at 3.30pm. Please contact Russ if you would be interested in joining a bike escort for Morrie's final journey.

Our best wishes go to Pat and the family.

RIP Morrie. Keep riding.

Andy, 29.05.2022

RIP Harry Lyons

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Harry Lyons, who passed away recently, shortly before his 83rd birthday. Dear Harry was a colourful character who instantly lit a room when he entered. Whilst predominantly a Goldie member, he was an honorary Hants Branch Beezer member, often joining our conversations on club nights. He was known for his ability to sniff out free chips from Landlord Jim at the Boldie from a mile away, but would only entertain them with a fair dollop of ketchup.

Harry was an avid and fast rider earning him the well-known title of “Mad Harry” to all of his friends until poor health got the better of him shortly before the pandemic, but his continuing rides out to the Flower Pots pub showed the tenacity of the man to get out on his beloved machines. He was always self-sufficient and quite happy to go and explore on his own, but some of us were lucky enough a few years back to share his company during a weekend visit to Normandy. This was when Debs and I got to really know Harry best and we know that he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Our best wishes go to his family.

RIP Harry, and keep riding.

Harry's funeral is taking place 22nd September at 1pm at the Oaks Crematorium, Havant. Further details available from Russ.

Andy 06.09.2021

Hampshire New Members Award:

2020 Hants - 1st

2019 Hants - Joint 1st with S. Derby

2018 Hants - 2nd

2017 Hants - Joint 3rd with W. Yorks

2015 Hants - 1st

2014 Hants - Joint 1st with Norfolk

2013 Hants - 1st

2009 Hants - 1st

2008 Hants - 1st

RIP Bert Evans

It is with great sadness that we have to advise of the passing of one of the stalwarts of the BSA Club. Bert, from Thames Valley Branch passed away earlier this week.

My first fond memory of Bert was a joint outing with Hants and Thames Valley (TV) BSA Branches. We decided to meet TV at Tangmere Military Aviation Museum on what turned out to be a very wet Sunday morning. Bert did not have any wet weather gear and improvised with black bin liners managing to cover every inch of his body - he was probably the driest of us all.

RIP Bert, keep riding.

Andy 05.03.2021