Club News

13/7/10 Meeting

No specific items had been put forward for the agenda.

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

Reminder next ride is on Sunday 25th July to Foxton Locks.

Details of Craigs funeral given to members.

15/6/10  Meeting

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.

Ray is holding a birthday Barbecue at his home on 27th June all welcome.

18/5/2010 Meeting.

1) Apologies from Trevor Fuller

2) Summer trip is all booked, notice board for club still pending.

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.

5) Discussion for Tuesday and Sunday rides. Those planned on ride/event page

6) Alderman Jacobs Fete 19th June, names to Sandra from those who can help.  

22/4/10

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.

Meeting 20/4/10

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. 

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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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Bike Night 10/3/10

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

Reminder to members of the ride out on 28th March.

Meeting 23/2/10

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.

Meeting 9/2/10

1. Apologies received from Jonathan

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.

4. Sandra looking at arranging for talk from Ride Safe

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.

6. Stand to be booked for BMF Tail End show at Lincoln. 

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

8. Meeting closed.

Phil mentioned a charity bike run to Wootton Bassett on 14th March. Those interested can view details on following link        http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/bikersevent.asp

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

AGM 1/12/09

1. Apologies from Derek Kenny and Alice Murphy

2. Minutes of 2008 AGM agreed and signed

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.

4. Treasurers report given by Dave and balance of account given to club members

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

                                                                                                                           Vice Chairman  -  Gareth Dewdney

                                                                                                                            Secretary -           Sandra Marriott

                                                                                                   Treasurer  -          Dave Dawney

                                                              Non - committee post    Webmaster  -       Paul Foster

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.

10. AGM for 2010 will be on the 30/11/10

11. Any other business discussed the coming year.

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.

Insurance. 

 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