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COC AGM/MZ & East European at Talybont 2026 Available Photographs
14th August 2026
Hello All,
I expect the minutes of the COC AGM at Talybont on Usk will be published in Horizontal View, so you'll be able to read what happened in all its formal detail, but the meeting itself relaxed into a very informal and productive chat amongst friends, just The Usual Suspects of course. We enjoyed the spectacular Summer of 26 weather, the majestic scenery of Wales, the welcoming comfort of Talybont's shady Farm Campsite and for Lovely Hazel and myself, Peregrine falcons plummeting towards Talybont reservoir from the Tramway at a hundred plus miles per hour. Camping weekends are fantastic and you could have stayed in B&B and still been there.
We have an advert this time. Wanna buy a 750 Ural outfit or a Ural 650 solo? Scroll down to the bottom for the contact details.
By the way, I'm off line for a while soon, so you'll have wait for a reply if you respond to this email using paulcodling@mail.com. I hope that's OK. I'll be back well before the Norfolk 'n' Good. Really, all you need to know is...........
COC Autumn Dent 2–4 October 2026 Conder Farm, Dent, Cumbria, LA10 5QT There is no official organiser for this, the weekend runs on the formula of the first weekend in October, so those who know go then. It's very much a COC institution. The scenery is as good as Yorkshire gets, although politically it's in Lancashire.
NB. Mick, who ran the Conder Farm campsite is now in a nursing home. At the time of writing we're not sure if we'll return to Conder Farm in October. The site was being run by Mick's son when we were up there in May but as a rented property, anything could happen. At the time of writing I've tried ringing the phone number available on the internet, a landline, but so far there's been no response. The internet thinks Conder Farm is open and running normally and the latest info I have is Mick's Son's flippant advice to "Just turn up." when we were there in May. There are plenty of other camping options in Dent itself and in the surrounding Dales. Watch this space for more info as it becomes available.
Anyone interested in the Dent weekend should send questions to paulcodling@mail.com
The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, 10–11 October 2026, Staffordshire Showground, ST18 0BD Contact: Comrade Carl by phone only on 01253720327 if you would like to display your bike on the COC stand. He has very limited internet access. The show is very much a club social event, a camping weekend if you want that but the show ground is only minutes away from Stafford itself and a hundred B&B opportunities. NB, displaying your bike offers free show entry!
Further to discussion at the AGM at Talybont, we should point out that the focus of the weekend, Camp Cossack featuring the collected gazebos, barbecue, hired van to transport the stand and notorious "Fumigator", has changed. The evenings' social gatherings these days are likely to be in the bar on site, where food is available early evening, or in Stafford itself which we might pay a taxi to take us to if necessary.
At the time of writing I've left a couple of messages on Carl's answerphone to find out if he plans on resuming the old ways at some point but there's been no response yet.
The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, 10–11 October 2026, Staffordshire Showground, ST18 0BD
Contact: Comrade Carl by phone only on 01253720327 if you would like to display your bike on the COC stand. He has very limited internet access. The show is very much a club social event, a camping weekend if you want that but the show ground is only minutes away from Stafford itself and a hundred B&B opportunities.
NB, displaying your bike offers free show entry!
Red Oktober Day, Ace Cafe, date to be confirmed, likely Sunday 18 October 2026 Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD Eastern Bloc vehicle meet in collaboration with the IFA Club.
Contact: Andrew Mutter andrewmutter@yahoo.com 07775890815
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Note. These following MZ Club weekends as published in MZ Rider Magazine, our source, might not have comprehensive contact details. In those cases, try Sandy Morgan, MZ Club events coordinator, sandymorganmz@gmail.com
August 21-23rd, AGM and Annual Camp hosted by The North West Section. The 2026 MZRC AGM and camp will take place at The Turner Hall Campsite, Seathwaite, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LL20 6EE. The campsite is situated in the Dudgeon Valley area of South Lakeland. The facilities, including showers, are good if a bit small. The camping fees for 2025 were as follows, adults £10, tents £2m, motorcycles £1, camper vans £5, cars £2, all per night and cash only. Any changes to these prices will be announced as soon as possible. The nearest pub is a 15minute walk away where there is a fine selection of beers and a fine menu that includes a breakfast menu too.
September 4-6th, MZRC Eire Rally, Glencar, Co Kerry. If you are booking rooms please deal directly with Noreen on 00353 87 747 1074 or 00353 66 9760101. Please let them know you are with the MZ Group for the weekend. If you are going to stay in the 8 berth dormitory please message me directly. Please note, if camping, no need to book.
September 11-13th. Bristol Section Camp, Ashen Plains Campsite, Dursley Gloucestershire, GL11 6AD. No need to book. Camping is £15 per person per night. This is a quiet campsite with good facilities and a really nice communal room with a big log burner. Jawa/CZ and COC members are welcome, of course. Questions to Konrad at konradpieta2@gmail.com or 07548316430.
The pub is a long walk back up "cardiac hill" after a skinful.
October 9-11th, Northumbria Section Camp, Alanholme Caravan and Campsite, Long Martin. 3 miles North West of Appleby, Cumbria. I hope to arrive Thursday lunchtime. Payment method to be confirmed, Tony Searle.
Chris Kennedy sent me some very limited photos with his ad, not really clear enough to be useful. I've asked for some more but at the time of writing, all I can tell you is that the outfit's red and the solo is black and cream. We're planning on posting an ad on Facebook Marketplace once better photos are available. Until then, in the words of Chris himself.........
I have a 97 reg. 650 solo. Made 92. Prepped and sold to me, as new, by Chris Smith at Speedway Motorcycles. Done about 3000kms. Been off the road for 3–5 years. Refurbishment required. Also, 750 Ural outfit 2002 40000kms Not been run 3–5 years. Again refurbishment required. I am now 72, my dear wife doesn't want me riding any more as I don't have the concentration I used to have.
Contact Chris by email at samandbungle@aol.com, mobile on 07342963339 or home 02088556558.