Category: Vehicles: Motorcycles, Mopeds, Scooters

Simon Harvey – Taken From Us Far Too Soon

Monday 15th September 2025

Danny Howell writes:

Here’s a photo that serves as a reminder that photographers should always have their cameras ready, because you never know who or what is going to come into view. On 23rd August 2016 I was walking from the Market Place, crossing the entrance to Carson’s Yard, when who should come down East Street on a motorbike, than Simon Harvey. He called out “Danny, how are you doing?” to me and I quickly took his picture. Can anyone identify this yellow motorcycle? Do you, like me, have fond memories of Simon? He was taken from us, far too soon.

Motorcycle Stolen From Dilton Marsh

Tuesday 5th August 2025

From the Facebook page of Bradford On Avon Police:

We are appealing for information following a burglary in Dilton Marsh in which a motorbike was stolen.

The Suzuki DR-Z400SK2 was taken, which has great sentimental value to the owner, along with a small trailer sometime in the last three weeks.

It is believed the bike has been advertised within the Bradford on Avon area through private messages for a quick sale.

The bike’s vehicle registration is WV02 CFZ.

If you could help us to locate the bike, or have information that could help with our enquiries please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 54250107469.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Roy Vincent Motorcycles, Warminster

Monday 6th March 2023

From a webpage for Gumtree Motors Together With eBay:

Roy Vincent Motorcycles,
Unit 16, Woodcock Trading Estate, Warminster, BA12 9DX
Telephone 01985 804973

Roy Vincent Motorcycles was established in 1995. I have always been a keen motor cycle rider and after 15 years of moto cross I began motorcycle repairs and sales. In 1995 I moved to the present address.

I have a keen interest in all makes and models from Japanese to Triumph. I also supply tyres and batteries with excellent prices.

When I give you warranty I always honour it and will not try to wriggle out so you can buy with confidence.

Will To Take The High Road

Warminster Lunatic Fringe

A press report by Danny Howell, published in March 1984:

The fund-raising campaign to finance the installation and running costs of a decompression chamber at the Beckford Centre to provide experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis victims is to receive backing from a marathon moped ride planned for the late summer.

Will Bonner, a young West Street man, intends riding his three-year-old Honda to John O’Groats and back at a steady 22 miles an hour, so expecting to complete the 1,400 mile journey in 11 August days.

Mr. Bonner, whose sister Marie raised £140 for Dr. Barnardo’s with a sponsored horse ride, last April, is a member of the Warminster fund-raising group called The Lunatic Fringe, who have chosen the Beckford project, organised by the Mid-West Friends of Action Research into Multiple Sclerosis (A.R.M.S.), as their major good cause for the year.

A.R.M.S. have so far raised £12,000 towards the £20,000 needed to buy the decompression equipment, and, already on order, the chamber is expected to be installed at the end of June.

All the same, a great deal of money is still needed to meet running costs and the salaries of qualified staff.

Lunatic Fringe chairman Mr. Danny Howell said this week: “It seemed a natural progression that sooner or later we would do something for one of the many groups now using the Beckford Centre.”

“We have already begun fund-raising for the project by running a lottery, and the draw will be made at an Easter disco at Princecroft School. Other events include discos, concerts, competitions and sponsored sports.

Past beneficiaries of Lunatic Fringe enterprise include the Marie Curie Cancer Foundation, the Gateway Club, and Warminster Physically Handicapped and Able-Bodied Club.