Whittlesea Motorcycle Club News page

Social held on 24th February. Minutes of Committee meeting circulated to members. If anybody who could not attend want a copy please let me know and I will forward it to you.

First meeting of the year held at The Vine, Coates and from reactions of members attending there was a positive start to the season. The next meeting is on Tuesday 24th January and will include a formal meeting so if members have any ideas as to what they would like to do over the year please raise it at this time. The only way to make the club a success is for members to take part.

From 10th January 2012 the club will be meeting at The Vine 4 South Green, Coates. PE7 2BJ.

AGM Held on 6th December 2011

Minutes

1) Apologies received from Wayne, Dale, Bob, Andy, Trevor.

2) Minutes from previous meeting agreed.

3) Secretary's report given. Terry also stated that due to work commitments he would not be standing for secretary again.

4) Chairman's report given .

5) Treasurers report. Details of accounts circulated to all members present.

6) Election of committee Chairman - Dave Saddington

Vice Chairman - To be confirmed with Bob Sailsbury who had sent his apologies

Secretary - vacant post at this time. Any member wishing to take this post please.

Treasurer - Paul Foster

7) Discussion on venue for future meeting place discussed. Members voted that we should move. Steering group will now look into a venue and report back to club ASAP.

8) Membership fees to remain as previous , that is £6 for single and £10 joint membership.

9) AOB involved general discussion on future of club and the venue.

All agreed to continue with affiliation with BMF for 2012 and Ray will arrange payment in lieu of vacant secretary post.

In view of fact that AGM held on this date next meeting will be on 20/12/11 instead of 13/12/11

10) Date of next AGM to be confirmed as soon as new calender for 2012 confirmed.

11) Meeting closed.

CLUB AGM IS ON TUESDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2011 AT 7.30PM

Total Vision Motorcycle Club are organising a Christmas Charity Appeal (Mayors Motorcycle Ride)

They are to meet at Tesco's Hampton car park at 10am on Saturday 10th December 2011. There will then be an hour long ride around the area leaving at 11am. They will be collecting donations of foodstuffs for the older folk.

The club has been invited to the inaugural meeting of Peterborough MAG. This is being held at 7.30pm on Friday 11th November at the Fox & Hounds, Thorpe Road, Longthorpe, Peterborough. If anyone is interested you are invited to pop in.

Meeting 4/10/11

1) Meeting chaired by vice chairman Bob

2) Friends of St Marys Church had invited us to take part in Christmas Tree Festival. This takes part over weekend 9 to 11th December.

3) Kings Lynn Mayor appeal this year is on 5th November.

4) Sunday 13/11/11 Remembrance Day, Duxford is open for the day with free entry .

5) AGM is on Tuesday 6th December. Important as many members possible attend if the club is to progress.

6) Stafford Classic Bike Show is on 15/16th October.

7) Christmas Social discussed but no thoughts expressed on the subject.

8) Wayne proposed vote of thanks to those members who took part with their motorcycles in the Whittlesey Festival.

9) Meeting closed at 9pm.

Sorry no updates for last week or two but I have been away on holiday.

Notes of meeting for 9/8/11 chaired by Chairman.

Ride on 26th July was well attended and a good evening was had by all that attended..

Next meeting on Tuesday 9th August and important if you can attend as couple of events to discuss.

a) Some members attended Boston Bike night and had a good ride. Understand McDonalds was on menu on return trip instead of a pint?

e) Club would like to put on a stand at BMF tail end Lincoln so Terry will arrange.Sept 10/11

g) The photos we have for display need updating so if you have any suitable dig them out. E-mail to members to follow.

Boston bike night is Thursday 7th July so there is a ride out meeting at Buttercross at 6pm ready for prompt departure by 6.30pm.

The club has been invited by Sawtry M/C club to visit them on Saturday 9th July. They have a BBQ and live music. This is from 1pm onwards so could well be a ride out. More to follow.

BMF Those helping meet 4pm Friday 13th at Colin Whites to load trailer or at the showground about 5pm to erect the stand which is C5-3.

Those who could not make this meeting and intend attending show should contact Chairman Dave.

Very good ride to Sawtry Club and as they were about to leave on a ride we were invited to join them.

2. Next meeting on the 19th April will be a run to visit Sawtry Club. Meet Buttercross 6.30pm.

3. Ray is doing a run to Ace Cafe on Monday 25th April and then onto Southend. If anybody is interested please contact Ray.

5. Wolds Run on Saturday 30th April. Meet at Buttercross 9am for prompt departure.

6. Day of Champions mentioned by Andy before. For those interested tickets are on sale online now.

7. Club 10th Anniversary. Suggested we hold a race night on Saturday 17th September. Final decision to made at meeting on 3rd May so if any alternative suggestions please let us know before or on the night of meeting.

a) BMF, Terry informed us that nothing to date received and he will follow it up if nothing heard. Club members will be required to help at show. Gareth is entering the moped mania.

b) Club 10th anniversary. This event is provisionally booked for the 17th September. All members are asked for their ideas as to the format of this event.

d) Day of Champions is being held on 9/6/11. Tickets as yet not on sale according to Andy if anyone is interested.

e) Other known events, Stafford Classic show 24/25th April. Wolds Run on 30th April. Polar Bear M/C Show at Manea on 26th March.

Club has been contacted by Sawtry Club regarding fund raising. Further details to be obtained.

Dave Dawney is visiting Scarborough weekend 15 to 18 April if anyone interested..(Racing at Olivers Mount).

Terry has produced list of events at racing circuits which will be put on notice board for those wanting a ride.

Thoughts for anniversary event required, also for rides either evenings or weekend.

This year is clubs 10th anniversary so looking for ideas to celebrate the occasion

It is anticipated that there will be a number of rides this year so members support is essential.

All agreed that the Christmas Social was successful. Note that there will be no meeting on the 28th December and the next will be on 11th January 2011.

The club placed a Christmas tree in St Marys church as part of the Christmas Tree Festival.

3) Chairmans report from David Saddington. Club had arranged a variety of rides during the year. Club had also been represented at both of the local BMF shows.

4) Treasurer’s report received from Dave Dawney. Copy of the accounts circulated to members.

5) Secretarys report not given as Sandra was not in attendance. Sandra had indicated that she was stepping down as Secretary.

6) Committee :- Elections held for the relevant posts to the club committee resulting in the committee being formed as below

Chairman proposed as Dave Saddington and seconded by Andy Stimson and duly elected.

Vice Chairman proposed as Bob Sailsbury and seconded by Sue Saddington and duly elected.

Secretary proposed as Terry Boyden and seconded by Donna Snitch and duly elected.

Treasurer proposed as Paul Foster and seconded by Andy Stimson and duly elected.

7) Meetings for 2011. These will continue fortnightly and the first meeting of each month will be designated as the meeting and the other as a Social.

8) Membership to remain at £6 for single and £10 for joint membership. Members will be responsible for there own Childers membership renewal.

c. Rides for 2011 being planned and there will be more on Tuesday evenings to coincide with social nights.

d. Next meeting on 14/12/10 will be a social with buffet and raffle. First meeting in 2011 will be on 11/1/2011.

e. Andy mentioned the proposals for continuous insurance which is required if vehicles are not SORN when vehicle not used.

3 Club agreed to put a Christmas tree in St Mary's Church in December. Any member with motorcycle related decorations please bring to AGM.

4 Kings Lynn Mayor appeal. Two members from club attended and in total the event attracted over 200 bikes Next years event is being held on the 5/11/11. http://www.mayorsappealrun.com/

6 AGM Tuesday 30th November. It is really important that as many members as possible attend. Refreshments will be provided and a raffle will be held. Prizes for the raffle will be appreciated. SO MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY, ON YOUR PHONE, COMPUTER OR JUST STICK A NOTE UP.

2. Minutes of previous meeting. Christmas meal is confirmed for the 10th December at George Hotel. Menus have been obtained for selection of meals. Click for a copy of menu

3. European directive. Ray made members aware of a proposal by EU regarding motorcycles. These include such things like a) Compulsory MOT style test after accident or owner change. b) Tests more than once a year. c) Tests of vehicles under 3yrs. d) Standardising road worthiness. e) Raising cost of inspections. As said these are proposals at this time and raised to make members aware.

5. AOB. Members reminded of Kings Lynn Mayor appeal on 13/11/10. Those wishing to attend meet at Buttercross 12midday.

Christmas social was decided to be held on 10th December and Chairman was going to book this at The George after the meeting. A menu will be collected and those attending will be asked to make selections before event.

Anybody interested in the Kings Lynn Mayors appeal ride, this year it is being held on 13th November.

Only item on the agenda for this meeting was the Christmas Social. A full discussion took place and as Gareth had sent his apologies an email he had circulated was read out and discussed. At the end it was decided to try and book The George for the event on either the 10th or 17th December. Dave (Chairman) was going to make the booking and report back at the next meeting. There was no other matters so meeting was closed.

3) Whittlesey Festival discussed and for a number of reasons club decided not to attend.

6) AOB - Christmas Social. Sue having a look at possible options. Gareth has signed up for college course so will not be able to attend as many meetings.

Rideout to Ashby Folville was held in brillant sunshine. The village was packed with motorcycles and cars of all descriptions. Good ride followed by a drink at Childers.

Those members who attended BMF Kelso show for weekend confirmed all went well and full story to follow.

Discussion on forthcoming events and rides details of which are on Ride/Event page.

Those intending to go on next years trip to France need to pay deposit to Dave ASAP.

3) BMF All members enjoyed event. Club has booked stand for Tail End show at Lincoln.

4) Bike Magazine have organised petition ride for Sunday 6th June. All details on their web site.

Update on BMF. Sandra has now received confirmation from BMF that we have a stand booked for the event in May. At next meeting on 4th May we will be able to sort out members to man the stand and assist with set up and dismantle.

A number of dates sorted for rides over the coming months. Full details on ride/event page which included 27/4/10 Tuesday evening ride, 25/4/10 Sunday ride,11/5/10 Tuesday evening ride,19/6/10 Alderman Jacobs Fete, see events page for full details.

Summer trip will be 26/8//10 to 30/8/10 which members voted for the Lake District.

Summer trip in August 2011 to France. Names and £30 deposit per person to Dave Dawney by end of May 2010.

BMF to date no reply received regarding show in May, Sandra is to chase up. Names of those attending to Sandra.

General discussion then took place. Dave will be making a notice board for club so any events etc can be pinned up. Remember to check Ride/Event for rides.

Social on 6/5/10 but the following matters arose. Ride this coming Sunday 11th to Ducati at Uppingham meet Buttercross 10.30am with first stop a bacon roll.

Ride on Sunday 18th April which is Rays magical mystery ride, normal time and place to meet.

Sue had details for bank holiday weekend ride to Cotswolds and if you want to go contact her as soon as possible.

Dave Dawney is booking a week away in August 2011 yes that is 2011in France, again if you are interested speak to him soon.

Information received of Royal British Legion Ride on the 3rd July 2010. All details found on the web site http://alliedride.org/

Club secretary Sandra has details if members want to attend individually or as club.

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BMAD bike festival in Paignton Devon takes place over May Bank Holiday 30/4/10 1/5/10 and 2/5/10.They are looking for volunteer marshalls for the event. Again Sandra has the details if anyone is interested. The event has a web site for more details. http://www.bmad.co.uk/festival.html

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A very successful evening and the Club thanks Balderstons and the other Bike Clubs who attended.

1. Visit by BMW on Wednesday 10th March is going ahead. Commences 7.30pm, raffle being held so if members have prize please bring it along. Andy is in process of inviting other local clubs to attend.

2. Discussion on trailer. If we do not find one and enough members want to go to Lincoln later in the year then the club would hire a van.

3. Sandra is contacting organizers of Whittlesey Festival in September for more details.

4. Members then looked at rides for the year. Those confirmed are listed on rides/events page and other suggestions not confirmed included a.) Day of Champions b.) Club BBQ in August c.) Manx GP d.)29th May to 5th June visit to Normandy, this will be decided at next meeting.

2. Still looking for a trailer and Dave had details of some for sale which are to be looked at

3. Evening with Balderstons BMW planned for Wednesday 10th March to be confirmed ASAP. As a result if this goes ahead the meeting on the 9th March will be cancelled and held on the 10th.

5. Discussion then on rides and holidays for this year. Suggestions included trip to Cotswolds early May, Isle of Wight end of May and then Devon or Normandy in September. At next meeting on the 23rd February dates to be fixed for these trips or any others suggested by members.

7. Suggest any members who wish to go to BMF show at Kelso contact Sandra or Ray

Any member who needs the BMF discount code please contact the club secretary, Sandra.

3. Chairman's report;- Andy thanked all the committee for support over the year and thanks to Ray for filling in as secretary, also thanks to Webmaster, all members who have helped during the year and all staff at Childers for looking after us at our meetings.

Rideouts over the year have been well supported with a variety of interesting destinations. BMF events, Andy has spoken to BMF regarding the lack of feedback to the club who have spent the time in putting on a good club stand. Club also attended a number of open days at schools and motorcycle dealers. Quiz night was well attended but unfortunate more support was not forthcoming from other groups. Andy asked for continuing support for next year to the new committee.

5. Secretary's Report, Ray took over during the year and started a newsletter which all members thought was a good idea and he will continue to produce it.

6. Committee stood down and new officers elected as follows;- Chairman - David Saddington

7. Club constitution to be discussed in the new year with a view to making changes. All members free to put forward ideas for change.

8. Club membership fees to remain at £6 and further discussion at next meeting to discuss having a joint membership.

9. Events 2010, Ray has started a calendar of rides and events which will also be on the web site. First ride planned for 2010 will be on the 28th March as an East Coast run. Members agreed to Bike Club competition for 2010.

12. New Chairman Dave thanked all those who had stood over the last year for all the work they had done.

Members interested in the new Balderstons BMW dealership can follow the useful links to their web site.

Looking for insurance then do not forget to have a look at Bikesure. The club has a discount code so ask a member of the committee for the code and get a quote. http://www.bikesure.co.uk