Comments on: John Bacon and his Greeves

By: Jim Bacon

Jim Bacon — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:42:06 +0000

Hello Michael Stevens,
I am Jim Bacon, youngest of Norman Bacon’s children. I remember Joan and Thelma but did not realize they were twins. As for us, we are cousins but I do not remember if we ever met. If we did I’m sure it would have been at Grandfather Bacon’s house on one of the few occasions that we visited. As to the dairy, my information is that the dairy was sold to Renshaw and Triggs which later became part of Homecounties Dairies. The sale was a bone of contention between my father and his father as the sons were told they would one day get the business. The name of the business was ” E Bacon and sons” and the sons were required to sign paperwork that stated they would not start up in opposition after the sale. It is possible that the dairy business was sold to Renshaw an Triggs but the actual dairy building and land were sold separately to Ken Wood. It was all a long time ago now and it is possible that there is more to this than we know. Hope you are well. All the best………Jim

By: Linda Lipscombe

Linda Lipscombe — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:54:59 +0000

Wow-that is so interesting to find this out!My father was John Bacon-I knew the family had a dairy but didn’t know any details.Maybe we are related in some way?I have a brother David.Please tell me more.

By: michael stevens

michael stevens — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 23:22:44 +0000

norman bacon his father ernest bacon had a dairy in old woking my mother joan was youngest child a twin with thelma of ernest bacon the dairy was bought by ken wood for his factory best wishes michael stevens

By: Joshua neale

Joshua neale — Sun, 31 May 2015 13:48:27 +0000

Hi dad it’s Joshua Neale your son it’s a shame your dad was one of the five people to die in the races bless you grandad.

By: Richard Morley

Richard Morley — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 19:22:18 +0000

David,

For once in my life I am at a loss for words – but many thanks for your kind comments.

Richard

By: David Bacon (Neale)

David Bacon (Neale) — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:10:42 +0000

A special mention to Richard Morley who has made the agonising decision to retire from motorcycle racing. As he stated the body won’t do what the mind requires, and with motorcycle racing you obviously need quick reactions.
Richard had over 50 years of motorcycle racing in his long and distingushed career. The highlights of his career being on the European Circuits in the mid 1960′s.
Motorcyclings loss is Richard’s wife Regina’s gain, as she will have her husband at home for several weekends a year (thats if Ricahrd doesn’t take his golf more seriously!).
Regretably, I never got to see Richard race, but, I did see the glint in his eyes and the excitement and enthusiam for his great love in Tubbergen 2012 at the vintage motorcycle weekend. With over 100 vintage bikes on display, and going around the “old Tubbergen circuit” Richard was like a child in a sweet shop. Totally in his element talking to some of the old racers and explaining all the different vintage bikes to me.
Richard the time may have come for you to hang up your motorcycle leathers and helmet, but, I know that motorcycle racing and all the friends you’ve made from it (some dearly departed,but, never forgotten. Attested by the “Gin and Tonic” you have on any of your departed friends anniversary) will always be in your heart.
It’s been an honour and pleasure to have met my father’s best friend.
Richard, on behalf of my father and I, I salute you. You truly are a remarkable man who has achieved incredible heights both in your personal and professional life.
Best Wishes,
Your friend David Bacon (Neale)

By: Mark Able

Mark Able — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:12:24 +0000

Hi David,

Again, if you’d like to get in touch, feel free to e-mail me at markable30@yahoo.co.uk

All the best,

Mark

By: Mark Able

Mark Able — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:07:00 +0000

Hi Richard,

That would be great. My address is markable30@yahoo.co.uk

Mark

By: David Bacon (Neale)

David Bacon (Neale) — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:53:58 +0000

Hello Uncle Jim and cousin Mark.
Fantastic to hear from both of you again. So sorry to hear about the passing of your mum Mark. We need our heads banging together for losing contact for 27 years. However, we were all in transitional stages in our lives. So pleased for you Jim that life has worked out so well in America. Pass on my best wishes to Aunt Annette and cousins Christopher, Scott, Jacqueline and Jeffrey.
Tubbergen in May 2012 was an extremely moving and wonderful experience. The people were so gracious and kind to my sister Linda, Richard Morley and I. Linda and I planted an intertwinned orange and white rose (to represent mum and dad at one with each other again) at the point where dad had passed away. We had our private thoughts. I felt really sad that I never knew my father, who I felt from family and friends that I would have had so much in common with, and I think we would have had great fun together and a really good laugh. The one thing I can take solace from is that he died doing something he loved.
(If you google “Tubbergen 2012 old circuit NSU Sportmax” you will get a rider view of most of the 10km circuit dad raced in 1965. If you pause at 8 mins and 41 secs you will see where Linda and I planted the intertwinned roses. It is just before the black, green and yellow sign on the right).
Gerhard Sauer, The present day chairman of Tubbergen Road Racing Club was celebrating his 17th birthday at the Tubbergen road racing track on the day dad had his fatal crash. He said he could see my father in me as soon as we met in Tubbergen in 2012. He later said that he felt very emotional when he met me and that was not like him. He also said that he remembers my dad on every birthday he has had since the tragedy and aways has a private toast to him.
Mark. I think its great that you achieved your ambition of competing in motorcycle road racing. I feel quite envious! It will be great to catch up and have a good chat soon.

Take care and best wishes,

David Bacon (Neale)

By: David Bacon (Neale)

David Bacon (Neale) — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:12:44 +0000

Belated hello to Ian Plumridge and Dave Shepherd.
Ian. It’s good to know that my father gave you support when you went to the Honda dealer to get your first production racer. A HondaCR110 50cc (I will have to locate a picture of that bike).It makes me smile when you write that my father was always immaculate in everything he did. My great passion has been football. I remember one kit man said,”I can always tell your kit David, because no matter how bad the conditions your kit is always the cleanest. How do you keep it so immaculate?
I hope to see you and Ria in the near future.
Dave. WOW.You are the first person that I have heard of that actually raced regularly against my dad. You must have loads of great stories, especially as you were such good friends and transported your bikes around together. I wonder who won the most head to head races between you. I really would have liked to have gotten into motorcycles in a big way. I passed my motorcycle test first time. I had a Suzuki TS100 and then a Honda superdream 250cc. Someone knocked me off my Honda on Hayling Island when I was stationary. It wrote the bike off but I was okay. This spooked my mum and the next thing I knew she bought me an H reg Austin 1300 in british racing green. It had a steering wheel the size of the one in my current truck! I now drive a 32 tonne concrete mixer (DAF CF75) for a living driving for Cemex.
With your response my father’s name has now gone worldwide. The JOHN BACON GOOGLE SNOWBALL has gone global. Truly amazing. Thank you.
Best Wishes to Ian, Ria, Dave and Ann.

David Bacon (Neale)