Three Older Guys

Steph Knott
(the "Jester")
 

Kev Hart
 

Kev Bowcock
Who sadly passed away on 28th April 2007
 

young enthusiast Born in the wrong era

Chris Knott

 

The treasurer

Stuart Cooke

Who Are These Jesters?

Background of the Jesters Scooter Club

Jesters Scooter Club was established in the autumn of 2002 by three older scooterists who had left the scene some years ago, and a young enthusiast who was “Born in the wrong era”.  From the young enthusiasts point of view,  Chris had watched Quadrophenia, read plenty about the 60’s and 70’s and asked many questions.  That was all it took he was hooked and felt a club was needed in Leek shortly after.

The three older guys, Steph, Kev, and Kev had met on many occasions and reminisced on the old times,  ride-outs and close encounters with our friends the “greasers”.  That fuelled their enthusiasm to get back on the little two strokes and pose like they used to.  Nevertheless,  the four eventually decided on a name that took the best part of four months to agree on. By late autumn, it was agreed that the “Jesters” would meet at “The Jester” public house in Leek. Sounds perfect,  but after just three weeks,  the pub closed for good.  Not too disheartened,  the four decided that the “Roebuck” public house, in the centre of town, was to be the new home of the Jesters Scooter club, with meetings on Thursday evenings. Word of mouth bought a little interest,  but to place an advertisement in “Scootering” magazine was thought to be the best option.  It was thought that if we could get another three or four members this would be great, as it happened the membership was raised to 22 in a very short space of time.

 “Gingers” egg run was the first club run, closely followed by the Lambretta clubs 50th anniversary on the Isle of man.  Followed by “Run to the Shires”,  “Brewers Droop”,  and the Isle of Wight weekend to name but a few.  Overall it was a great 2003.

  In 2004 the venue changed to the Royal Oak public house,  the club membership rose to 37 members with 29 scooters, appointed a treasurer (Stuart), and introduced it’s own beer!!! Along with a healthy bank balance,  things were certainly looking up for the JESTERS SCOOTER CLUB.

 2004 saw many events and ride outs including the annual visits to the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man.  Towards the end of the Scootering season the club were invited to join in with the local town Carnival festivities 2005,  a full weekend of fun to include having our own day dedicated to all things Scootering.  This was too good an opportunity to miss,  so lots of hard work began to put the Jesters well and truly on the map.  It was decided the event should be called “Scooter-Fest” and would take place in the town centre on Sunday 22nd May.  During many meetings with local dignitaries,  businesses, and club members it was suggested that the event could (fingers crossed) become an annual event, so the name changed to  “Scooter-Fest 1”

“Scooter-Fest 1” was a total success with an estimated 400+ scooterists arriving from all over the country,  and many accolades,  congratulations,  and requests for “Scooter-Fest 2” so it was decided that along with the Carnival Committee, Leek Town Council,  and many willing local businesses  “Scooter-Fest 2” will take place in Leek Town centre on Sunday 21st May 2006.

2005 also presented the club with it’s own web site, www.jesterssc.co.uk  this was put on line after a tremendous amount of hard work from the “Young Enthusiast” Chris. 2005 also saw the forming of the “Mid-Shires Scooter Alliance” to which the Jesters were one of 5 founder members. The aim of the alliance to bring like minded people together for regular meets, ride-outs, and charity functions.

If you are interested in contacting the club, then please do not hesitate to call any of the numbers below to arrange a visit to the club on a Thursday or meet for a ‘run out’.

Steph :- 07817 429616

 Chris :- 07795 232537

 Stuart :- 01538 386640

If there is no answer please leave a message and we will get back to you ASAP, or you can E-mail the club @ the following address:

 jesterssc@hotmail.com

The home of the Jesters scooter Club is based in the small town of Leek in North Staffordshire