Herts Beds Club

Branch Number 191 of the Vespa Club of Britain

Hitchin Vespa Club

Founded in 1954. If anyone has any knowledge about this club then we would like to hear from you. This was Vespa Club number 105, formed shortly after Hemel Hempstead no. 104. Obviously still going in 1966, given the extract from Vespa News below. 'Jet ' Whittle shown below was a founder member. He later became a prominent member of VCB representing Great Britain at a number of EuroVespa events. In the 50's & 60's it was an honour to be chosen to represent the UK, not all members were allowed to attend only those who were chosen. 'Jet' Whittle was also VCB Council Member for the Eastern Region in the early 60's, succeeded by Mike Kemp who took over this role in the mid 60's. Mike was also a prominent member of the VCB establishing an enviable record of wins at Gymkhana events on his SS 90.

'Jet' Whittle of Hitchin

Vespa Club Mike Kemp of Hitchin Vespa Club

(Extract from Vespa News May 1966) Hitchin VC have changed their headquarters from the Radwell Community Centre Stevenage, to the King George's Playing Field Pavilion in Hitchin itself. A new programme of indoor and outdoor events is being planned for the coming months.

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