VMCC South Durham
Welcome to the South Durham Section of the Vintage Motorcycle Club
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Latest News & Forthcoming Events
Sad News
Have just been informed by Paul Feldon that Bill Gillham, one of the section's founder members has died.
More details will follow when known.
Update - Funeral will be at Darlington Crematorium, Monday December 29th at 11 am.
Sue Gillham would like friends to turn up on bikes if possible. The cortage will leave 24 Linden Avenue at 10.40 so i suggest anyone wishing to follow on a bike gather from 10.15
Section Anniversary
Tuesday the 9th of December 2025 was the 50th anniversary of the formation of the South Durham Section V.M.C.C. at the Three Tuns pub, now called the Tuns, in Sadberge which was the venue for the inaugural meeting on Tuesday 9th December 1975. See page about us for some early history. Four of the founder members who attended the first meeting are shown in the picture below.
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For more pictures by Dave Allison follow this link
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Anniversary Social Run
Photo at the start of the Anniversary Social Run. Sunday 7th December. Six riders Graham Espin, Stuart Bell, Brian Smith, Mike Carruthers, Paul Feldon & Dave Walker - (taking the photo)
After much discussion the destination was the Yorkshire cycle hub - Fryup.
Weather was good at the start, later on as we set off back - Rain. Some had to take shelter in the Bluebell at Bishopton. About 80miles total.
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December
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18 - Club Night - Christmas Party
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26 - Social Run to Teesdale - Brian Smith
January 2026
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15 - Club Night - Business Meeting & AGM
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24 - Presentation Night - Bannatynes Darlington
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