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Stirling Vespa Club circa 1959
Chic Wotherspoon, Neil Young, Jimmy Rossie,Willy Jamerson,Val Cairns,Grace & David Trail, Effie & Ian Fraser
FEBRUARY 1959
"The main subject was removal of petrol tank and carburretor abd some instruction on the adjustment of the latter."
FEBRUARY 1959
"A film show will be given by the Shell Petrol people."
FEBRUARY 1959
"Mr Gilmour from the Automobile Association in Glasgow is coming for a short talk"
FEBRUARY 1959
"...proving yet again that these little machines are not only for pottering around town,"
MARCH 1959
"Members are reminded that on Sunday, 22nd March , there will be a run to the inaugural meeting of the Vespa Club of Edinburgh"
APRIL 1959
"Under good weather conditions, Saturdays run was to Glen Fruin, Helensburgh, returning by Aberfoyle, Duke's Pass and Callendar"
APRIL 1959
"...final arrangements will be made for the Highland Scoot on Saturday 2nd May."
MAY 1959
The run was made in excellent weather conditions and a picnic lunch at the South Inch at Perth was much enjoyed,"
JUNE 1959
"This success was quite notable when it is considered that Miss Derrick competed against nearly 200 drivers who were experienced in rally conditions."
SEPTEMBER 1959
"Inverness scooter Club are organising a road trial in the vicinity of Loch Ness, to be known as Scoot Caledonia."
SEPTEMBER 1959
"Twenty seven members attended last Friday's meeting - a record number of nineteen Vespas"
SEPTEMBER 1959
"In spite of rather dull weather, this outing was thoroughly enjoyed by all"
OCTOBER 1959
"This excellent event … was a Road trail of 112 miles in the region of Loch Ness"
OCTOBER 1959
Miss Margaret Farquhar from the Vespa Club of Britain head quarters in London
Miss Margaret Farquhar is the founder member of the Vespa Club Of Scotland and its life time president. She was also vice president of The Vespa Club Of Britain, and was a great help in reforming the Vespa Club Of Stirling.
OCTOBER 1959
"The election of the committee for the year 1959/60 will take place at this Fridays meeting ..."
OCTOBER 1959
"It is hoped that with the number of Vespa owned locally by many new members will come along and join us this year"
Chic and Evelyn Wotherspoon
NOVEMBER 1959
"The present membership is approximately 30"
NOVEMBER 1959
"The inaugural meeting of the Vespa Club of Scotland was held in the Golden Lion on Sunday."
DECEMBER 1959
"It has been noted that quite a few Vespas are running "loose" around Stirling."
DECEMBER 1959
"The season of 1960 looks like being a bumper one for Vespas in Scotland."
DECEMBER 1959
"Road conditions are now becoming prohibitive to scooters and most riders will be considering curtailed use of their machines ."
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