‘Do you know Derry Kissack? No! But I know a fella who does! The life and times of Derry Kissack by Derry Kissack’

The Southern MCC President, long serving committee member and chief Purple Helmet Derry Kissack has now published his excellent memoirs - ‘full of trouser bulging good fun, local stories and lies (sorry - flies on the wall observations) and sh*te of all sorts’.

Born in Crosby in the Isle of Man, Derry was dragged up on Kissack’s yard, up Kissack’s lane and was a mucky child from the outset, never happier than playing with bricks (real ones not Lego) and a tin of grease, he was destined to become something.

Derry said:

‘In 2002, I had a bit of a do in TT week and ended up in hospital after being taken roughly from behind by a German on the Mountain road - so I decided to jot down a few thoughts about me life whilst the grey matter could still recall a few adventures.’

‘I like to say that the book reveals the name of me first girl friend and sloppy stuff like that but it’s very interesting really. There’s a paragraph on sprockets I have put on the Honda 90 for TT so if that’s your interest this is the book for you.’

‘It’s taken six years to write and that’s not because it’s a very big book – no – it’s been written slowly for anyone who can’t read very fast. I should also point out that none of the pictures used in the book have been airbrushed - I look like that in real life!’

Available in all good local bookshops or online by clicking here

The SMCC Annual General Meeting 2009 will take place at 8pm Monday 7th December 2009 at St Johns Football Club.

There will be refreshments as well as a slide show of Chris Molyneux’s off road images from the past year. Uncollected trophies from the Annual Dinner will be available for collection.

The committee would like to thank all supporters and landowners who have helped make 2009 a successful year for all disciplines.

The 2010 PKF IoM Enduro Championship starts on Jan 10th at Dalby 2010 licences are required.

2009 Isle of Man Enduro Championship Results

Prizes are given out to 6th place in each Class and tickets for the annual dinner can be bought from any committee member or by calling Nigel Beaumont on 450458

 The Southern MCC Annual Dinner Dance and Prize Presentation at the Empress Hotel Douglas.

 Saturday 7th November 2009 7.30pm till late.

Awards will be presented for the top 6 Enduro riders in each class, Trials championship awards and as well as individual awards for the year.

Tickets are £27.00pp for 3 course meal and band all good fun available from any committee member and at Sign on on Sunday.

SMCC have decided to apply for a club team in the forthcoming ISDE in Portgal.

The team manager will be Mr Leo Cordingley.

We are currently looking for riders interested in riding in this event, The riders must be of Championship or Expert level and currently competing in the British Championships. There is a ACU Priority document and any interested riders will have this sent to them to ensure they meet the criteria.

Priority will be given to Isle of Man residents but after that riders will be selected from all the applicants. Some funding will be available to help with your travel etc. Some of our great sponsors will also be helping with great deals on equipment etc.

Leo has more info and contact details on the sheepskull site.

An all new ACU Quad Enduro Championship has been launched by the Trials and Enduro Committee to provide an outlet for the enthusiasm of quad riders who are keen to compete.

The Championship will run over four rounds spread over two weekends so any rider who takes part will get a lot of riding time.

The first two rounds will be held on the 5th - 6th September at the Cwm Ceireg Dyfi Enduro which is organised by MWTRA Ltd and the second two rounds will be held on 26th - 27th September at the Natterjack Enduro which is organised by BAFMA.

All four rounds count towards the Championship and the winner will be presented with an annual award. If the Championship is a success then there are plans to see it expand into 2010.

John Collins, Trials and Enduro Chairman said: “We are pleased that we have been able to set-up this new Championship. It is great to see such enthusiasm from the quad riders and this Championship will give them plenty of opportunity to prove themselves.”

Full details of the regulations will be available on the ACU Website and from the ACU office in due course.

For more information please contact alison@acu.org.uk or call on 01788 566409.

Isle of Man Centre Stars Night at the Masonic Hall Douglas on Friday 27th March 2009. Please come and support the Isle of Man Champions for 2008 in respect of all the Isle Of Man Centre Clubs both Off Road and Road Clubs.

We also require sponsorship for 4 tankards that will be presented on the evening at a cost of £35.00 and anyone who sponsers these can if they wish present to the person or persons who have won the Clubman classes for  2008.

Tickets will be available very soon from Brenda Crellin 801726 or e-mail, Brenda@southernmcc.com . It is a very good evening with a buffett and entertainment provided.