C'adora Eagles Motorcycle Club reunited after 50 years

Last year, the Newbury Weekly News ran a story in which one of the club’s founder members, Robert ‘Jock’ Fisher, appealed to other former members to get in touch for the special event.
After almost a year of phone calls, emailing and days spent searching, the reunion was held at the Shaw Social Club on Saturday.
The club was formed when Mr Fisher’s friend, Jan Roberts, painted a silver eagle, taken from the comic of the same name, on the back of his black leather jacket.
From then on the number of ‘Eagles’ soon grew, with around 40 motorbike enthusiasts from Hungerford, Newbury, Thatcham and Andover joining.
Together, they could often be seen riding the streets of West Berkshire and would meet up every Sunday outside Camp Hopson in Newbury to embark on one of their many day trips.
The name ‘C’adora’ originated from the name of a café on the corner of Enborne Road, run by Terry Lanni, where the group spent much of their leisure time.
Sixty seven-year-old father-of-two, Mr Fisher, who by his own admission is now more ‘geriatric than Hell’s Angel’, said: “It was incredible to see everyone after such a long time apart. It really meant a lot.
“It was emotional reminiscing and hearing all the old stories from a special time in our lives. The night went so well that we are now looking into holding a reunion every year from now on.
“I’m very grateful to the Newbury Weekly News and everyone else who has helped with this.”
Although founder member Mr Roberts was not well enough to attend the reunion, some members surprised him by visiting him at his current home in Wales.
Mr Fisher, who owned a Triumph Tiger 90 throughout his days as an ‘Eagle’, has not lost his passion – he still rides and is an active member of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club, West Wiltshire Section, organising events and holidays.
Mr Fisher has encouraged anyone wanting more information to contact him by calling (01285) 860130, emailing bob.fisher2@virgin.net or by writing to him at 23 The Lennards, South Cerney, Cirencester, Gloucs, GL7 5UX.