UK Buell Enthusiasts Group 26th Anniversary Meets
Sunday 6th October Autumn Meet
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1145234659779795
The UK Buell Enthusiasts Group was launched on Monday 6th April 1998. This informal event commemorates its 26th Anniversary.
All Buell/EBR and Moto Guzzi enthusiasts are welcome.
Location: Jodrell Bank, Cheshire. SK11 9DL.
Website: https://www.jodrellbank.net
Time: 10.00am till late afternoon.
For over 75 years, Jodrell Bank’s inspirational story includes revolutionary scientific discoveries, amazing feats of engineering, the dawn of the Space Age and the creation of the Grade I listed Lovell Telescope, an icon for science and engineering. Today Jodrell Bank Observatory is owned and managed by the University of Manchester and is a world-leading science research institute, with scientists working at the cutting edge of modern astrophysics.
Book in advance online and visit again free of charge for the rest of the year. You can buy a Day Ticket in person, but this won't give you 12 months access. Best value is to buy a ticket online. See: https://shop.myonlinebooking.co.uk/jodrellbank/memberships.aspx?tid=128
Ticket adult £14.00
Ticket senior 65+ £12.00
Ticket child 4–18 £10.00
The Planet Café is open 10 to 4.30, and you do not need a ticket to sit down and enjoy a brew with an incredible view.
Jodrell Café information: https://www.jodrellbank.net/visit/whatshere/food-and-drink
Event report 7th October
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Sunday 6th October UK Buell Enthusiasts Group 26th Anniversary Autumn Meet at Jodrell Bank.
It was a small, but perfectly formed event with just 3 Buells and 3 Moto Guzzis present over the course of the day. At least it was easy to remember everyone’s names and which motorcycle they were riding.
James, Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE
Darren, Buell XB9S Lightning
Andy, Buell M2 Cyclone
Ben, Buell XB12X Ulysses
Although there had been a fair amount of interest prior to the event, the weather forecast for Sunday wasn’t very good to say the least. Because of this we weren’t expecting many to turn up, but we were pleasantly surprised when others arrived. As things worked out it stayed dry all day at Jodrell Bank.
In the week preceding the meet Jane and I had booked tickets for ‘The Great Solar System Adventure’ in Jodrell’s Space Dome.
This is a brilliant half hour animated film using the latest special effects technology to depict a tour of our solar system. Highly recommended.
It is getting on for 18 years since we’ve held a motorcycle meet at Jodrell Bank, and we’d forgotten just what a great location it is. We’ll definitely include it in next year’s events diary.
See gallery containing 6 images below.
Sunday 14th April Spring Meet
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/340499951934442
The UK Buell Enthusiasts Group was launched on Monday 6th April 1998. This free and informal event commemorates its 26th Anniversary.
All Buell/EBR and Moto Guzzi enthusiasts are welcome.
Location: Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire. NN6 0DN.
Website: https://www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk
Time: 10.00am till late afternoon.
Sywell Aerodrome dates to 1928 and has evolved from a WWII RAF facility into one of
the best General Aviation Airfields in the United Kingdom.
The Pilot’s Mess is an airfield café catering specially for visitors to Sywell Aerodrome.
The café serves breakfasts, light meals, and snacks from 10:00 until 14:00 on Sundays. See: https://www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk/aviation/pilots-mess
The Aviator Hotel is a unique Art Deco styled Hotel, Bar and Restaurant facility located within Sywell Aerodrome and overlooking the original grass airfield. Formerly the original Pilots Clubhouse and Officers Mess during the Second World War, the Aviator has been extensively renovated in recent years to its former Art Deco glory, whilst retaining much
of its rich Aviation history. See: https://www.aviatorhotel.co.uk
The museum is free to enter, however they do rely on donations to cover operating costs and to fund new projects. See: https://www.sywellaviationmuseum.org.uk
If you haven't been to this venue before, please use the main car park and Sywell Museum entrance. See yellow arrow on the site plan. Motorcycle parking will be on hardstanding, immediately on your left as you ride in.
Event report 15th April
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Sunday 14th April Buell/EBR/Guzzi meet at Sywell Aerodrome. It was a fitting way to commemorate the 26th Anniversary of the UK Buell Enthusiasts Group. Over 60 motorcycles were present, including 11 Buells and
22 Moto Guzzis.
As last year’s meet, we were very lucky with the weather, especially considering the wet and windy conditions prior to and after the event. To have 2 days of guaranteed dry weather over the weekend meant that people could plan their journeys with a high degree of certainty that they wouldn’t get a soaking.
Once again Sywell Aerodrome proved to be an excellent choice of venue and we would like to thank all their staff for making everyone feel so welcome. Together with Kev Meanwell and Ronnie who were on their Buell XB12X we stayed Saturday night at the Aviator Hotel on site. This is a beautiful building with Art Deco design and furnishings. It is one of the best places we’ve stayed at for a UK Buell Enthusiasts Group event.
The Aviator Bar and Pilots Mess Café were kept very busy for most of the day serving riders and members of the public. Sywell is a popular place for a day out being so close to Northampton and Kettering.
There was a good selection of machines on display, ranging from classic Buells and Guzzis to the V100 Mandello that was introduced in 2023.
Other Italian machines of note at the event included a MV 800 Brutale RR ridden by Shelley Hawkes and a beautiful 208BHP Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP ridden by fellow Buell enthusiast Alan Hawkes.
See gallery containing 40 images below.
