THE FUTURE FOR SCOMADI
There can’t be many people
in the scooter world who
haven’t already heard about
the demise of Scomadi UK Ltd,
which left those scooterists
who had already purchased
one wondering where that left
them in terms of future warranty
claims, etc.
But fear not, as a new
UK-based company has been
formed to take up the challenge.
Scomadi GB Ltd will be
working directly with Scomadi
Asia Pacific Thailand and will be
importing Scomadi scooters intothe UK; the company will also be
developing an enlarged dealer
network to provide a complete
sales/service backup to old and
new customers alike.
Scomadi Asia Pacific Thailand
has the development and sales
rights to produce and sell the
later TT versions worldwide; they
will also continue to develop the
Scomadi brand and introduce
new models. They will be working
with a new company that will
provide ongoing warranty and
sales support for the Scomadi
scooter range.CHUCK SWONNELL – DOWN, BUT NOT OUT
If you’re an Old Skool scooterist
it’s unlikely that you’ve never
heard of octogenarian scooterist,
Chuck Swonnell, who has
dedicated his life to the world of
scooters, riding his Lambrettas
and Vespas all over the world and
helping to organise both UK and
international events.
On Sunday, June 16, Chuck
suffered a major stroke and was
placed in a neurological intensive
care unit; then, after a few days
observation, he was transferred
to St Helier Hospital in Wrythe
Lane, Carshalton where (at the
time of going to press) he now
resides.
Consultants have examined
and assessed him, resulting
in the news that he will need
constant care when he eventually
comes out of hospital.
Always being a fighter, Chuck
might be down, but he’s certainly
not out and can still raise a smile
and give you the thumbs-up (his
stroke has resulted in him not
being able to actually speak at the
moment). He has to sit in a chairfor two hours a day and to do that
the ward staff have giving him a
chair nicknamed ‘George Michael’.
Needless to say Chuck is
living up to his new celebrity
status and is now up to receiving
visitors– but please bear in mind
his condition. If you go along
and see him and there’s a crowd
around his bed, then it might be
advisable to come back a little
later if you can; on the other
hand, if you’re already with Chuck
and other visitors turn up, then
be gracious and let them spend
some time with Chuck.
Above all, if Chuck’s family are
there, or turn up, then pleaserespect any family privacy.
Obviously it’s difficult to be up-
to-date in print with situations like
this, so keep an eye on Chuck’s
Facebook site for the latest info;
and if we hear any more, we’ll
put it up on theClassic Scooterist
Facebook site as well.
In the meantime, and on behalf
of myself and all theClassic
Scooteristreaders, we hope your
health improves soon Chuck – the
scooter scene isn’t the same
without you.
Apologies for the quality of the
images shown – mobile phone
photos I’m afraid.
MauIt’s a thumbs-up from Chuck
Chuck with sister Sue and brother-in-law DavidSIP OPEN DAY ATTRACTS 1000 RIDERS
On Saturday, May 4, the annual
SIP Open Day took place in
Landsberg, Germany providing
more than 1000 visitors with
an enjoyable start to the
scooter season, despite the
unpleasant weather.
Scooter riders came from
Switzerland, France, Austria,
Italy and England. All day long
vinyl sounds were played by DJ
Leo Ernst (Atomic Café, Munich)
while pizza, grill and drink
refreshements were available
from the Siperia.
The SIP Open Day for next
year will take place on May 9 –
put it in your diary now.