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The stolen Ocean Colour Scene painting we reported on a couple of weeks ago has been listed on eBay - please be aware before attempting to bid on this item that the artist reported its theft some time ago. The link to the item is:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320499744321&fromMakeTrack=true

STOLEN OCS PAINTING

This canvas painting of Ocean Colour Scene, which has been signed by the band, was stolen from Moho Live in Manchester after the OCS gig on 28th January. It's of great sentimental value to the artist, and she'd very much like it to be returned. If you know of its whereabouts, or if you are offered it for sale, please contact us as a matter of urgency so we can pass on the details. We would like to stress that the value of this painting is sentimental, and its safe return is the main priority.
Thank you.

Feb

An open letter from Sean Good, Bristol Branch Rep of the GB Ducati Owners' Club:

"It is that time again, and once more I am snowed under in preperation and organisation of the Bristol Italian AutoMoto Festival 2010. For those of you that do not know me, I am responsible for organising and arranging the bike side of the Festival.

This year is set to mark the eighth year of hosting the West’s most prestigious Italian Auto Moto Festival on Saturday 24th April in the vicinity of Corn Street and St Nicholas Street/Market. Hundreds of classic Italian vehicles will be on view and thousands of enthusiasts from across the region are expected to come along and take a closer look at the cars and bikes on display. The annual event will feature stunning cars, motorcycles and scooters - from supercars to classic scooters and will include legendary examples from Ferrari to Fiat & Aprilia to Vespa and many many others in between. As such I am now trying to make contact with as many Marques as possible in order to ensure that all are aware of the event and are therefore able to make their Marques presence felt (and well represented) on the day.

We are currently looking at this year's format, as well as everyone's allocated spaces and locations. Again we are also looking at ways to provide better management of the Ride-In and access to the Festival.

So on that note I am attempting to find a main point of contact for each Marque, someone who will be present and will be able to work as a representative and leader on the day. I know there are many of you who may be taking exotic examples of your illustrious Marques to the show by vans and such, but I will also need a representative and leader for the Ride-In itself. It is important that I have a main point of contact that I can direct each person to when we meet at Gordano Services so that everyone knows who to follow and where to go (especially important that the Rde-In is carried out in bike Marque specific groups). I am hoping this will then be the easiest way to address any issues and control the ride in with each Marque having their own leader, fully aware of the route and their own access to their allocated display area for the show.

I look forward to hearing from you soon, and we can then keep you updated as more details become available.

Regards,

Sean Good (Goody)"

For full details, follow this link to the BIAMF website:

www.biamf.co.uk/

GB Ducati Owner's Club

10 Mar

On behalf of our friends at mudhut and Acid Jazz, we have the pleasure of letting you know that The Moons, featuring Andy Crofts from Paul Weller's band, are currently on tour with Ocean Colour Scene promoting their single 'Nightmare Day'. The Moon's debut album 'Life On Earth' is released 15th March. To celebrate, the band is playing a live in store in HMV in Oxford St at 5pm the day of release. Later that evening the band will play a full live set at their album launch party in The Old Blue Last, 38 Great Eastern Street EC2A 3ES. Doors 8pm. On stage 9.30. £5 on door.

6 Mar

Vespa.org.uk would like to congratulate Sunderland's scooter-riding Mod chick Stacie for reaching the semi-final of Masterchef 2010 - good luck Stacie!

26 Feb

For the rally-goers in the UK, no doubt you'll be polishing your chrome and looking for those accessories you've been meaning to buy since last summer. Visit our forum to buy, sell and swap - for free!

26 Feb

Ginger's Egg Run 2010

Please note: Event details are subject to change by the organisers. Vespa.org.uk is not responsible for any unannounced changes that may be made.