Condolences
2023
MARGARET DOWNES
It is with great sadness that I write to advise members and friends that one of our very longstanding members, Margaret (Margy) Downes has passed away. Margy and her family have been associated with Bewdley mcc for many years and she was always there to lend a hand whenever she could.
Our hearfelt condolences are sent to Margy's family.
With love from everyone at Bewdley
ALEC DORRELL
It is with great sadness that we have been informed that Alec Dorrell has sadly passed away. Alec was a very strong supporter of Bewdley mcc for many many years. You would always see Alec at the Boxing Day Trials and other events. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
Alec played a large part in the sport running his motorbike business in Stourport well into his 80s. It was a where everyone went to for advice and a chat and catch up .
Our heartfelt condolences are sent to Alec's family.
From everyone at Bewdley mcc.
2023
PRESIDENT JOHN BENNETT
10/02/2023
On the 9 December 2023 the Club will be planting a tree in remembrance of our past President John Bennett. The planting will take place at 2 p.m at Mill Lane Football Ground. Wolverley DY11 5TR
John was very passionate and supportive to Bewdley MCC over many years and it was his desire for the Club to continue and prosper.
Please try and join us on this memorable occasion for a much thought of and extremely well respected gentleman
Diane.
10/02/2023
It is with great sadness that I write to advise Club members and friends that our President, John Bennett, has passed away. John has been President of Bewdley mcc for over five years and, indeed, became a member of the club back in 1955. We will all remember John as a very, very, dedicated member - always interested in what was happening in the Club and anxious that it continued to flourish. John and Vi always supporting us whenever they could - joining us at many of the social events - particularly enjoying the Fish and Chip supper nights. Personally I loved sitting next to John as he always enjoyed telling me the history of the club which I find fascinating. In his young years John enjoyed very much scrambling and taking part in trials. Even when he was in service in Egypt he managed to enjoy speedway whenever he could.
All of us involved with the Club and friends alike will miss him dearly.
Our heartfelt condolences are sent to Vi and their two sons David and Paul and their grandchildren.
He will be sorely missed
John's funeral will take place on Friday 17 March at Wyre Forest Crematorium at 2,.30 p.m Vi and family welcome everyone to the Service.
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It is with great sadness that I have to advise members and friends that Jean Keightley has passed away. As many of you will remember Dick, Jean's husband, was one of the founder members of Bewdley Motor Cycle Club.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Jean's family at this very sad time.
Jean's funeral will take place as below on the 4 February 2023..
Bewdley mcc members and friends send their sincere condolences to Gary Cooper's family following the announcement that he has passed away. Gary has been involved with the Club over many years and he will be missed by us all. . Rest in Peace Gary from all your friends at Bewdley
Gary's family have advised us that his funeral will take place at Kidderminster Crematorium on Wednesday 24 August 2022 at 1.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations Air Ambulance.
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MARCH 2022
It is with great sadness that we advise members and friends that we have been advised that Monty Hughes passed away on Wednesday 9 March 2022. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family.
Monty was a great friend of John Pearson and well known by many of our members. He rode in side car scrambles and also enjoyed speedway racing in the early 50s and 60s. Also travelling to the Isle of Man where his daughter now lives. He was looking forward to joining us at our Get together of Past Masters and Members Old and New on Saturday 19 March at the Pines Golf Club when, no doubt, he would have had a tale or two to tell.
A lovely gentleman who will be sorely missed by so many. RIP Monty from everyone at Bewdley mcc.
DECEMBER 2021
It is with great sadness that we write to advise members and friends that Geoff Mann passed away on Christmas Day. Geoff had a long association with the Club and he will be remembered fondly by members past and present and many people associated with the Club. Our heartfelt condolences are sent to Geoff's family.
November 2021
It is wit great sadness that we write to advise you that Gerry Goodwin has passed away. Gerry was a good friend of Bewdley and a regular grass track rider. He also took part in many large events. I know he will be sorely missed by so many. Our condolences are sent to Gerry's Family.
October 2021
It is with great sadness that we write to advise members and friends that Mary Brett, has passed away. Our Deepest Sympathy is sent to Mary's family. Geoff and Mary were very supportive members of Bewdley Club over many years and will be sorely missed by all.
Following my previous notification advising members and friends of the passing of Mary Brett I can now confirm that Mary's funeral will take place on Thursday 21 October 2021 @ 1400 hours at St John the Baptist, Hagley Hall, DY9 9LG Please let Graham Turner 07504212916 know if you wish to attend Mary's
funeral.
It is with great sadness that we have been advised that Julie Walmsley nee Julie Prescot has sadly passed away. Many of you will know her as former secretary of Bewdley Motorcycle Club and founder/ secretary of Worcester Grasstrack Club. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with Lisa and her family at this very difficult time.
With love from all your friends at Bewdley Motorcycle Club.
04/02/2021
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Although we havent been able to have our events for some time the Committee have continued to keep in touch on a regular basis. To this end I am delighted to advise you that all current Committee members are happy to continue in their current roles for the forseeable future.
However, if there are any members who would wish to join the Committee please let us know via email at info@bewdleymcc.co.uk. Also if anyone would wish to comment on the above please dont hesitate to contact us. The Committee are striving to ensure that we continue deal with Club matters as efficiently as possible and are striving to ensure that when we are able to invite members and friends back to events they will be as, if not more, enjoyable than in the past.
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Wishing all members and friends a very Happy New Year and a healthy and safe 2021.
Thank you to you all who have been so supportive to the club during these difficult times. Hopefully in the near future we will get back to some normality and carry on where we left off. Renewing your membership, or wishing to join the club is easy call Steve Stott on 07779408328 or email info@bewdleymcc.co.uk
**LATEST UPDATE 15TH SEPTEMEBER 2021**
It was lovely to meet up yesterday. The Committee had lots to discuss. One of which was the importance that we carry on with the Thursday night members meet up at The Queens. More details to follow. The Christmas Party - please ensure you book your place. The Cost will be £20 per head for a two course Christmas meal. Vegetarian Options are available too. You can place your orders in many ways, through this page, via our email, speak to Keith Hazelwood or myself.
As you know our treasured trophies are now in their new home. However, when doing an inventory we notice that there are a number of trophies that are still sitting on members mantelpieces ! If you do have one could you please contact us !
There is, of course, going to be a very big event in the Bewdley mcc calendar in 2022. Once the date has been secured we will make this very special announcement.
Hope to see you all soon.
Diane.
CONDOLENCES
Bewdley mcc members and friends send their sincere condolences to Gary Cooper's family following the announcement that he has passed away. Gary has been involved with the Club over many years and he will be missed by us all. . Rest in Peace Gary from all your friends at Bewdley.
Gary's family have advised us that his funeral will take place at Kidderminster Crematorium on Wednesday 24 August 2022 at 1.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations Air Ambulance.
It is with great sadness that I write to inform all members and friends that one of our younger members, Lucy Tiibbitts,passed away on Tuesday evening 13 October 2020 following a tragic road accident together with several of her friends. Our heartfelt condolences are sent to Zoe, Simon and their family.
IN LUCY’S MEMORY
Bewdley Motor Cycle Club will be organising a very special one maybe two day event in memory of a very special person. Lucy Tibbetts. Lucy will always be remembered by us all as full of fun and always eager to help raise funds at our regular events. As a Club, we now want to return that love.
As soon as we are able,hopefully in Summer 2021, a one maybe two day fund raising, full of fun and enjoyment for all, event will be held. The proceeds of which will be presented to Lucy’s family for a charity of their choice. We will confirm this shortly.
Wheels are now in motion. We already have our very own glass designer, Ryan Ashcroft, working on a beautiful bespoke glass trophy which will be presented over the weekend.
Whatever your sport please help us be able to present to Zoe, Simon and their family a cheque which will make a difference to whichever charity they choose. You can do this by sponsoring right now by either donating or sponsoring the event. Know someone who could help please ask them to get in touch. Lucy loved music can you or do you know someone who could help. I know amongst the many Club members, friends and friends of friends we will without doubt be able to say our good byes to Lucy in a way which we know she would have loved.
Bewdley mcc has been in existence now for over 70 years and has supported many charities throughout its lifetime. Lets ensure that with your help we are able to remember Lucy by helping to change young lives through a substantial charitable donation to Zoe and Simon. Full details on how to sponsor/donate contact club on … 07850287209/07734761047
We received this beautiful response from Zoe and Simon.
Over the coming months the committee will be working towards arranging a special event in memory of Lucy. If you know someone who would like to sponsor to help make a difference to young lives please get in touch as above.
From Zoe Louise Bence
Thank you so much from Simon and myself and our other children, knowing our motorbike family is there for us is amazing !!! . I just wanted to share with you all that we are going to be setting up Lucys very own charity in her name and memory, this charity will specifically be for Victims of Bullying, something that our beautiful daughter suffered with the whole of her school life....... for being so beautiful she was terrorised.... ironically !!!.
I know this is very close to her heart so we are going to set up a chairty that will work within the WHAT centre in stourbridge and Dudley and also directing within Lucy former high school 'Crestwood'.
We are working closely with the head mistress at Crestwood to hopefully do direct work with children that are experiencing bullying first hand, something that is currently not available. We would like to think that this could then be used as a model for other schools to use within there settings and for Lucys memory to be an inspiration for change and good.
Lucy's name meant 'BRIGHT LIGHT' and we will carry on her light shinning down here on earth .
Thankyou for supporting us it means the world to us at this tragic heartbreaking time.
Zoe, Simon and family xxxxxx
Bewdley Motorcycle Club are raising funds for the two chosen charities in memory of the late Lucy Tibbetts who tragically lost her life at the age of 16.
Lucy was a very loyal, popular and vibrant member of the Club.
We will be donating all funds to the two chosen charities that have supported Lucy's Family. The charities being Edwards Trust, bereavement and counselling and Shine Bright Project, Crestwood School.
Bewdley Mcc are holding a Big 2 Day Grasstrack Fund Raising Event over the weekend of 18th/19th June 2022 in memory of Lucy.
This event is open to all and we are hoping to remember Lucy in the way she loved.
For more detail regarding the event please visit our Facebook page, Bewdley Mcc News and Events.
The weekend of 18th/19th June 2022
Below you see details for the Big Event and Itinerary
Our field is nearly read are you. This weekend is going to be something special.
