Scootering

A MINER'S LIFE

COAL NOT DOLE

Some things are just ideas, concepts of our minds, many of which may never reach fruition. Initially this machine was one of them and destined to just remain as a nice idea.

That was until Wayne’s father was discharged from hospital for the very last time. He knew then that if the tribute Lambretta was actually going to be seen by his father, he needed to crack on and get it done.

COAL

Okay, where do I start?

Some of my main passions in life are classic Vespa and Lambretta scooters and coal mining, as I was once a collier and one of the very last coal miners in the country.

Growing up in my area of Yorkshire, coal was omnipresent; it had a bearing on absolutely every part of our lives and the communities in which I lived. As such, my views on the subject run very deep and strong and I could easily get myself all worked up into a fit of rage, anger and frustration and start bashing out a political essay on my keyboard. Instead, I must demonstrate restraint and remain professional and impartial

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