North East England

Details about the North East England branch

Colours: Black, White, Red

Contact: Committee

Website: https://www.tomcc-ne.uk

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Information

Formed in May 2016 as there was no dealership or TOMCC within 40 miles and clearly a lot of passion about the bikes from a number of perspectives. Currently we have 175 full members with 10 associate members. We cater for everyone where possible and have a very full programme for 2026. We are very much about inclusion and welcome members of all ages, abilities and interests and only ask that people actively participate and respect others views. There is a great range of experience and knowledge amongst members, who, if they cant help personally can generally signpost to someone who can.
further info at www.tomcc-ne.uk

We are very much for the members - if a number of people want to do something then we will do our best to enable it - not everyone was interested in lots of longer last Sunday of the month rides so we have introduced,
- Every Thursday, all year round, we have the retired and workshy rides - weather dependant. Meet at Triumph Newcastle dealer.
- the Second Sunday of the month, the Café Amblers for more social, shorter, gentler rides.
- Last Sunday of the month ride out. These rides are of a longer distance.
Also we have also have weekend camps, national and international tours, raffles, barbeques, skill learning sessions, Christmas dinners, guest speakers etc, and an events calendar with a variety of activities.

Further information at www.tomcc-ne.uk

Location

Benwell Hill Cricket Club, West Road Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7EU - Meets: Usually third Tues in month at 6.30/7pm.

Events

Branch meetings generally third Tuesday in month at the Benwell Hill Cricket Club, West Road Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7EU - summer months - a local ride-out on 1st Tuesday even plus odd weekend and special events depending on level of demand.

2026

January

1Ride Out to TBC
From: Triumph Newcastle
Click here for more details

March

17Branch Social Meeting
Meet 6:30pm for 7pm Get together for general discussions and social chat.

Committee

See Committee page.

Chairman

John Anderson

I have 4 Triumphs and 6 other bikes , Tiger 900 rally pro, Thunderbird 900 , Scrambler xe 1200 and my favourite 400X. I started riding at the age of 10 on the farm, had a FS1E at 16. I passed my test in 1977 on a Suzuki GT250, and have had bikes ever since with some gaps. But now retired from Agricultural sales / engineering, I ride daily if weather permits.
Core Committee

John Anderson, Clive Bell, Dave Tate, Robert Ayre,

Annual events calendar and all key decisions and events. Positions ratified at the AGM January 2026 Details of all events at www.tomcc-ne.uk
General Secretary

Clive Bell

I started riding officially when I was 16 and started riding Triumphs in 1976 on a 650 Tiger. I joined the TOMCC in 1991 and have enjoyed being in various different Branches. I am retired from work in the paper factory at Prudhoe. Here are photo’s of my current bikes and me.
Memberships Secretary

Robert Ayre

Greetings fellow members! I'm Rob, member of the North East Branch since 2021, and Membership Secretary since February 2026. I've always been crazy about anything with wheels, and my spectator sport of choice is truck racing, but came to bikes after visiting a friend in Aldershot who invited me to Top-up day at Brooklands. Well, it was only ever going to be a Bonneville after I discovered the retro scene. My 2017 T100 keeps an MGB company. When I'm not at car or bike shows I'm a surveyor in Facilities Management. Wishing all members new and old, lots of happy vibes and safe riding.
Ride coordinator

Graeme Henderson

Hi my name is Graeme Henderson and I'm Ride Coordinator for the North East Branch which I joined in 2020. I've been interested in motorcycles for as long as I can remember and started riding trials bikes from the age of 8 and road bikes when I turned 16. I work for Mechanical Engineering Consultancy company in Cramlington and at the moment I have three Triumphs, a Tiger 1200 rally pro, a Scrambler 400x and a custom Bonneville Scrambler.
Treasurer

Dave Tate

Hi my name is Dave Tate or T8ty as some call me, Treasurer of the North East Branch, been a proud member since 2016 , I’m a retired self employed Joiner enjoying life with the family, club and my trusty campervan, owned many Triumphs but my current bikes are a street triple 765 R/S, and my favourite Tiger 1050 sport dark edition No 13 of 30 had it since new in 2014