Gloucester Branch

With the Gloucestershire Branch

Norton Day 2025

This was the second time the Glos Branch have organised this
event under the banner of Norton Day. Although this is our
annual event traditionally. Plans were made the previous year
although squeezed between other major NOC Events it was
challenging for the Club it seems for entries. This event in aid of
Blood Bikes relies on donations and the Club granted this. On
our previous Norton Day we managed nearly 100 bikes, but it
seems nowadays times have changed. The take up was
alarmingly slow despite the best efforts from the Club. Some
were still arriving back from the French Rally understandably. It
was a nervous wait on Saturday as the first batch of Norton`s
arrived followed by Sunday when our allotted space was filling
up nicely not much short of our expectations.
We did rely on our own Branch Team to help and everybody
mucked in as usual, combining both Bournemouth and
Gloucester Marquees together. Interest on the selection of
varied models on show was keen.
When it came to the awards for the Best in Show bikes, The
Gloucester Branch done rather well. Colin Kent won Best OHC
with the 59 Manx, Dave Graham Best OHV with the WD Mod18
and Don Harris 650ss. Dave Catton with the multi award
winning 1922 16h Sports Outfit.
Thanks also to Gordon Downey who run`s Prescott Bike
Festival for the Blood Bikes Charity each year.
Chris Streather.