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Factory Open Weekend

The fourth annual Watsonian Squire Open Weekend

Visitors took an opportunity to relax in a chair

Plenty of sidecars on display

Ice cream trike - almost a sidecar!

Stan Dibben was kept busy all weekend

When not talking to fans, Stan was being interviewed by Jim Reynolds

Providing a unique opportunity to see the World's longest established sidecar factory, as well as the current range of motorcycles on offer from Royal Enfield, the annual Open Weekend at the Watsonian-Squire factory is a great day out for any motorcycle enthusiast and continues to draw large crowds - approximately 2000 came over the two days in 2009.

In spite of the large numbers, the Open Weekend has retained its informal atmosphere; catering is provided by the Shipston-on-Stour Sea Scouts, (who cooked a choice of three curries in addition to more traditional hot food), locally produced ice creams were available and there was access to the Watsonian factory, where sidecars continue to be manufactured by British craftsmen.  

In addition to test rides on Royal Enfields, many visitors took test rides in a Manx outfit, powered by the new Royal Enfield Bullet Classic.

Jim Reynolds was master of ceremonies, interviewing many interesting people, including star guest, Stan Dibben, who won two world sidecar world championships in the 1950’s on Watsonian sidecar outfits.  

Plenty of money was raised for worthwhile causes; Ian Aspey was promoting his charity ride from Lands End to John O’Groats, which he will be making on his Bullet Sixty-5 this September, and £275 was raised for the CJ Riders Fund by raffling a giant chocolate bar.

Dates for next year's event will be confirmed shortly.

Local Information

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www.cotswolds.info

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www.chippingcampden.co.uk

This event is hosted in conjunction with RealClassic magazine - click on the link for details www.RealClassic.co.uk

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