Hello from South Wales uk

Post by **GravenorTG** » Sun Sep 08, 2024 2:44 pm

Hello,

I have owned and ridden motorcycles since buying a CB250 Honda in 1972, followed by a Kawasaki Z250, a Kawasaki VN1500, Harley Electro glide,Harley Road King twice until finally arriving four years ago to the long wished for boxer propelled R1200RT Lc.

I have, along with my wife been a member/volunteer of a Forces Charity since 2011 having spent 6 years with A coy 3 Batt the Royal Regiment of Wales.
We travel to France/Belgium regularly to spend time following my family's connection with the Great War and the Monmouthshire Regiment.
I have requested membership of this forum to perhaps expand our options on touring and event attendance. Not forgetting the wealth of motorcycle knowledge that will hopefully enable me to keep my current m/c in safe rideable condition.

Post by **simbo** » Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:07 pm

Welcome to the forum

Post by **GravenorTG** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 4:45 am

Diolch.

Post by **Doctor T** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 12:16 pm

Hi and welcome to our site. Where is Wales are you?

Post by **GravenorTG** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 12:26 pm

Hi Doctor T.

Thank you for the welcome.

I am in Blaenau Gwent in South East Wales. In the former mining village of Six Bells.

Post by **Doctor T** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 2:46 pm

I know it. Born in just outside Merthyr. Mums family comes from all around there. Moved to England when I was 3.

Post by **GravenorTG** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 3:12 pm

Both our areas have suffered greatly from the loss of the steel and coal jobs. Communities are gone and we are now experiencing the troubles brought on by lack of community cohesion.
Living standards are not the same and it’s good to be able to get out and about on the bike!

Post by **Doctor T** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 3:30 pm

Wales has suffered over the last few decades. Been thinking of moving back as the houses and land are so cheap.But in the mid Wales area

Post by **GravenorTG** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 3:45 pm

Pob lwc i ti!

Post by **Doctor T** » Tue Sep 10, 2024 12:34 pm

Gobeithio y bydd y wefan yn ddefnyddiol i chi

Post by **GravenorTG** » Tue Sep 10, 2024 12:38 pm

That’s what I am hoping Doc, cheers

Post by **EasyRider** » Mon Sep 23, 2024 1:53 pm

Hi and welcome.

what part of south wales are you in ?

Post by **GravenorTG** » Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:00 pm

Hello, I am in Six Bells, Abertillery.

Post by **EasyRider** » Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:16 pm

GravenorTG wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:00 pm Hello, I am in Six Bells, Abertillery.

Not far from me, i'm near newport. might see you up abbergavenny some time.

a friend of mine lives by the car garage just as you come of the roundabout.

Post by **GravenorTG** » Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:20 pm

I'll keep my eyes open when we pass through. Is your mate an Abertillery man born and bred or has he moved into the area?

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