ESSEX VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB

The Essex section of the VMCC have just spent five days based at the Railway again.  They camp on site and each morning the sound of lovely old bikes can be heard as they set off on a daily run.


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  1. gill scatcherd31 August 2012 at 08:00

    On behalf of the Essex Section of the VMCC, I would like to thank Sally and her helpers for making our stay at the Colne Valley Railway such a pleasant one, and for making us all feel so very welcome. Judging by the feedback received from our member everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable time.

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