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and take your choice ’, instead the collective is now split into differing parts .
ORIGINS Originated in 2016 , from two guys who still control its change and growth , ES has developed through several incarnations . Preston O ’ Brien , was a guy from the tough streets and the hard side of town with a need for a better way forward after years of difficulties , and John Shepherd , a gifted and visionary graphic designer , a big-hearted sports-man mightily motivated by love of his wife , family and motorcycles . Joining them were Ross Andersen , an actor , casting agent and photographer , Matt Huckstep a local bon vivant , entrepreneur , hairdresser and committed Harley owner , and Daniel Cairns , a rigger and well known bike maker , and mechanic with a huge heart and gifted hands . Over time they became known as the First Five , a John Shepherd idea , and as the numbers
of riders who were attracted to the idea of having somewhere to go and ride every Sunday continued to grow , it became clear that the group could grow very big , very quickly if it was not managed . While ES doesn ’ t have patching per se , it did come up with a management / steering group who decided on rides and rules and helped implement developments which John and The First Five thought would help keep the group and the road-riding behaviour safe and controlled . These people were invited to become part of the First Fifteen and a small gold cloth patch was handed over , to be sewn next to the Every Sun Patch , as it was then . People became Suns , and awards were made for selflessness , help or consistent assistance . Gold Sun decals were given out , along with DAN patches for great Deeds And Needs . John ’ s creative input often helped steer and develop the feeling of worth within the group . It evolved naturally . Family , children and
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