Our next club night is on Tuesday 13th June 2023.

Come along from 7.30pm to get a drink from Tina and her team at The Stepping Stones, Westhumble,

Chairman’s Chatter

Spring has finally arrived and with it the first of our SNOC supported events. This being a display of Members Nortons at the March Ardingly Classic Bike Show.  Last minute changes had to be made to the original Branch display plan and this unexpectantly resulted in around 20 Nortons being squeezed into a relatively small chunk of the main hall. However, our great band of helpers quickly sorted things out and managed to save the day with their efforts. Visitors were able to view all of the Nortons, take photographs and speak with many of the owners.

The April monthly meet saw Julie Diplock, the organiser of many Ardingly Shows give a talk about her life within the world of auto-jumbles, plus her interest in Nortons and motorcycles in general.  This was an absolutely terrific evening enjoyed by all who attended.

In the near future we are having a ‘Drink & Natter’ night at the Stones on 13th June. This being an opportunity to have a relaxing time in the company of other SNOC members and also chat with Committee Officers about Club related issues such as future events.

The warmer weather saw the first of the SNOC organised Bike runs. This time the meet-up and starting point was Ryka’s Cafe near Box Hill. Henry Dulat led the group of 12 south of Dorking along some great back roads before finishing up at the Surrey Hills Cafe in Beare Green.  Here everyone enjoyed a range of tasty food at very reasonable prices, while seated outdoors in bright sunshine. Definitely a recommended venue for an ‘all-day breakfast.

Looking ahead……we have a whole clutch of Norton related events that the SNOC are either supporting or recommending you attend.

Hayes Village Country Fair – Sunday11th June

This is a wonderful, old fashioned village fair with a whole range of carft and game stalls to visit plus other activities to get involved in. We have room on our display stand for about 12 to 16 bikes. If you would like to add your Norton to the display stand please let Tony Curzon or Dave Cooper know asap so that we can save you a space.

Warlingham Rugby Club – Sunday 16th July

This is a combined vehicle event with almost something for everybody to go and look at. Generally there is also a large number of automotive related stalls offering new and second-hand gear. Food and drink available.

Ardingly – Sunday 29th October

The SNOC will again be displaying a large range of Norton models. Though somebody is likely to suggest a theme nearer the date.

Other recommended reasonably local events:-

Amberley Classic Bike Show – Sunday 28th May

Brooklands Classic Bike Show – Sunday 2nd July

Ardingly (961’s) Classic Bike Show – Sunday 30th July

Please feel free to contact the Branch Secretary if you have any suggestions for either a show/event worth attending or a good destination for a ride-out to aim for.

Keep safe and well.

Phil Hannam

Chaiman SNOC

Clubnights are on the second Tuesday each month.

Location – The Stepping Stones pub at Westhumble, just across the A22 roundabout from Box Hill, just north of Dorking, Surrey.

Naturally you will all be aware of the ongoing government guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19 so please take care.

Mike Duffel and his 1953 Model 30 Manx Norton

Welcome to the

Norton Owners Club’s Surrey Branch

Situated just a few miles away from the historic Brooklands Racetrack, where Bert Denly (pictured above) roared round the banking on his Model 18 Brooklands Special in 1925, we meet at The Stepping Stones, a great bike friendly pub at West Humble near Box Hill.

We organise rides out, quiz nights and visits to local places of interest.

Our members can offer a wealth of useful experience to help you with your Norton – old or new!

Come along to one of our club nights and see what we are up to and have a chat. New members or just interested in Nortons? Come along!

Or you can call or e-mail us at the address shown on the contact page.

You can be sure of a warm welcome whatever time of year!

If you’re interested in bikes and particularly the unapproachable Norton, on the page links on the left you’ll find plenty to whet your appetite and using the links on the right you will find our activities listed by dates.