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A Definite Plus!

Or, in this case – an 80 Plus …
I don’t generally feature auction entries on this blog, unless something particularly interesting comes along. Sites like ebay always offer a wealth of books, machines and spares, and are worth keeping an eye on.

Specialist auction houses, however, sometimes throw up unusual machines, and I see that Richard Edmonds Auctions in Chippenham has a number of entries in their 26th June sale of interest to Douglas enthusiasts. As well as a Dragonfly, there are two incomplete 80 Plus machines – if you have a Plus engine under the bench waiting only for a frame to come along, this could be your chance! There are also what look like an S6 and a D33 – details are yet to be added, so I’m relying on the pictures. If you’re curious, have a look at http://richardedmondsauctions.com/catalogue-new/?event=3

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Founders Day – Camping

Any members wishing to camp overnight at Founders Day must get their booking in by the 12^th July. A booking form is now available to download from the Founders Day web site.

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Annual Rally 2021

Readers of the Club’s magazine, The New Conrod, will be aware that the Annual Rally, due to be held this year on the 19th and 20th of June, has had to be cancelled once again due to the coronavirus pandemic. We have been able to re-book the rally site for the weekend of the 4th and 5th of September and are keeping our fingers crossed that this will be able to go ahead – keep an eye on NCR and here on the website for further details.

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Henry Body – Douglas Sprint Legend on BBC

Henry Body on Douglas Sprinter — *That Blur is Henry Body …*

‘Our Henry’ has been flying the flag for Douglas in the competitive world of sprinting for longer than most of us can remember. His DT-based specials have achieved astonishing performances over the ¼ mile for decades now, so it was great to see him interviewed on the BBC’s Morning Live programme on 26th March 2021. Catch the show on BBC iplayer – Henry’s interview is about 36 minutes into the programme.

*Henry Body working on his Douglas Sprinter*

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Douglas Club at VMCC Founders Day 2021

We have been advised by the Taverners Section of the Leicestershire VMCC that they are planning to hold Founders Day at Stanford Hall this year on the 18^th July. The theme for this year is 75 years of the VMCC and 100 years of Moto Guzzi. The LDMCC is planning to have a stand at the event and Steve Cox will be looking after all the arrangements. If you would like to attend, then please initially contact the secretary at secretary@douglasmcc.co.uk Camping will be available on the Saturday night and this will have to be booked with the Taverners Section – http://www.foundersday.co.uk/founders-day/ As with all arrangements for future events in the current coronavirus pandemic, the event may have to be cancelled at the last minute should the Government’s guidelines change. Please keep a check on the Founders Day website for any future updates.