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Weymouth '83 ‘NEVER AGAIN’

1981, to cope with the huge gatherings by scooterists at seaside resorts, an official body was set up to organise it all properly. After a meeting of the main organisers and the number 1s from scooter clubs around the country, the National Runs Committee (NRC for short) was formed. From now on, a series of national rallies would be announced at the beginning of each year. The newly formed committee liaised with councils where each rally was to be held, sorting out official campsites and venues beforehand. This was no easy job due to some councils being worried there might be trouble.

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