Archive for November 2008
Cycle promotions sale this Sunday.
21/11/2008 by Steve McCall.
I’m going on Sunday to get quite a few bits I need, is there any of you who are riding on Sunday that would like something fetching?
grants
20/11/2008 by Martyn.
Hi
I can’t fill in these forms, as a club member. But if the club want any new equipment, in particular aimed at attracting new, or younger members i can offer help.
Kirklees have said
“KIRKLEES COMMUNITY GRANTS SCHEME
As you may be aware, the Cabinet meeting on 1 October approved the setting up of the Kirklees Community Grants scheme. This scheme will make grants of up to £3,000 available to voluntary and community groups for projects which;
• Support activities that benefit communities within neighbourhoods\wards\localities
• Deliver locality plans, community action plans and gaps within service provision
• Promote the community’s ambitions
• Build the capacity of the community to participate in local activities and address issues that affect their lives
• Enhance activities that stimulate volunteering.
In 2008/9 the scheme has been funded at the level of £15.5K for each ward.
As part of the arrangements for determining which applications should be funded, there will be an opportunity for councillors to comment on applications which affect their ward. An officer assessment of the project will be forwarded to councillors in the ward(s) concerned by e-mail, with the opportunity for them to submit their views on the project within five working days. Councillor comments, if any, will then be considered as part of the decision making process, which will be by an officer panel.
We anticipate that the first tranche of officer reports on funding requests will be going out to councillors in January. ”
HCA ride out dinner
18/11/2008 by Martyn.
Dear All
Please note that the following;
Ride out meal
Date: Sunday, 7th December
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: Thornhill Cricket Club Dewsbury
Cost: TBD (I will email out as soon as I have a price
Please pass this around your club as numbers are needed by Monday 24th
November
Please confirm names and numbers to either Myself or Chris Vokes
If you qualify for an HCA trophy / award please email me with your
qualifying details.
AWARDS to be claimed
Road Race Trophy
Best All Rounder
More details from Chris Vokes at chris@vscycles.co.uk Regards
Paul Brierley
Club Run - Mirfield to Wycoller 16/11/2008
16/11/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Club run report 16th November 2008 to Wycoller - Present were Alex Millman, Robert Bradby, Dave Sugden, Doug Tomlinson, Phil Johnson, Martyn Bolt and Craig Johnson. Left Mirfield on a lovely sunny morning heading towards Keighley via Queensbury where Dave turned back. A quick morning brew at Rossi’s cafe where we said bye to Brad who had been on a night shift and needed some well earned kip (puff). Then on to Wycoller where just before we arrived Martyn had a puncture - AGAIN !! Had some delicious local delicacy of pie and peas with red cabbage and raw onion (it is yummy honest) and lashings of gravy - not for 65p unfortunately. Then a fabulous run back in glorious weather over the gruelling Widdop Moors down into Hebden Bridge and a drag race back home to sunny Mirfield. Total distance 65 miles, average 15 mph.
Bring back the death penalty!
14/11/2008 by Martyn.
Rode over to manchester for a works meeting and locked my touring bike on the platform of Victoria station.
Good thick wire lock, through the wheels, frame and post, I even locked my helmet.
When i came back 3 hours later, all gone. i actually thought i’d got the wrong place.
Never mind the kind person from British rail poice asked me all about my erligion, race, what i was wearing etc. I would have rather they looked on the CCTV to see what time the scroat did it and try and catch them
It was a bad day to work at CTC as a colleague locked his outisde the restuarant on the main street, GONE!
In both cases locks nicked as well, next time i’m on the train all the way!
Still got a nice last ride over Greenfield before we parted company
2009 countdown has now begun!!! Nationwide provisional fixtures are here to view, YIPEE. Orders being taken for handbooks as well.
11/11/2008 by Steve McCall.
http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/News.asp?ID=192
Click on the link for the full list of national open time trials. There are loads for Team time trials as well, so lets get at least a couple of teams going and have some rivalry between ourselves.
Some good dates for some fast courses, 2 eyecathers, slowest 120 riders on the 30th May on the super fast V718 in Hull and another on 6th June (again on the 718 in Hull) with a preference to YCF clubs, so most of us will have a VERY good chance of riding both and nailing a good time. PB’s anyone?
I will be putting a bulk order of handbooks in soon, so if anybody wants one please let me know.
New Club room
10/11/2008 by Martyn.
Battyeford Sporting Club have confirmed that Thorpers can use their rooms.
Talking to Phil before he left, we will move in from the beginning of December.
As discussed at the AGM we are hoping to revert to Thursdays.
If possible can somene have a look in the cellar of the scout hut and see what we have to move to battyeford?
Just to remind everyone, the new clubhouse is opposite Coppin Hall lane, just off Huddersdfield RD and next to John Cotton’s.
Loads of lit car parking and a pub nearby.
What 65p are you sure ???? Club run 9th November 2008
09/11/2008 by Al and Sarah.
Club run Report for 9th Nov 2008 to Wigfield Farm - present were Alex Millman, Robert Bradby, Doug Tomlinson, Dave Sugden, Maurice Legood, Andy Colter, Phil Johnson and some guy called Steve I think who we’ve never seen before. Followed on by 4 members of Sowerby Bros. So excellent turn out for such a horrible day. Run was 49 miles, average speed 14.4 mph. Arrived at Wigfield Farm to a very warm welcome, free beverages (Harry where were you ), and good portions - thoughts were flying around that more may be expected from us before we left. This was compounded when we came to pay and we were charged 65p for beans on toast to a resounding “Are you sure ???” Or are we on candid camera ? Then a soggy ride home. Good fun was had by all.
Annual Dinner & Prize Presentation
03/11/2008 by phil rounding.
Date for your diaries. January 18th is the date of the club dinner which is being held at The Grange, Grange Moor. Commencing at 12.00noon. Members £10.00 Non members £12.00. Children £5.50p. Menus are available let Me, Brad. or Angela have your menu choice by 11th Jan 2009.
