2015 AGM

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 Here folks are the minutes of the AGM held 19th March, the meeting was well attended and included a prospective new member. Rodney Hann  advised us that he will be standing down at the next election as he is to rise to high office, anyone who would like to be considered for his area job would be very welcome to come forward.
Don't forget the next run which is on April 12th, we meet at Bradworthy square at the usual time of 10.30 for 11.00 so finish off the fettling and we will see you there.


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Spring run 2015

Lunch stop, still raining!

What fuels an Ariel?

 Whilst we all new we were in for some rain between 11 and 12, we didn't expect rain all day on the Spring run 2015. This was a great shame as Rod did us proud with an excellent run through mid Devon. 16 or so riders signed on at the Corn Dolly and had a nice hot coffee prior to setting off in the rain for the run. One bike decided that it was a little wet for it and attempted to avoid the run, only finally starting when Maurice gave it and it's rider a good push.The route took us down the road to Witheridge before turning off just before the Chulmleigh road towards Kings Nympton ,then Chulmleigh, Ashreigney and on to Winkleigh. Rod then turned us gently around heading back though Chittlehamholt before stopping at the Bell at Chittlehampton for lunch. We lost Mike half way around the morning route when his back brake rod came out of it's arm rendering him rear brakeless!. John's Velo almost didn't start at a junction but was finally persuaded to submit gracefully, and the Triumph which had to be pushed at the start, had to have further push at the junction just off the A377 as it had a broken valve lifter clamp. At the lunch stop, a number of riders set off for home as they were quite wet by this time, 7 of us sat down to a meal and were joined by Jack who came for the afternoon run. Tony headed for home after lunch so 7 were led away by Rod for a shorter, but still interesting run back to the Corn Dolly for a well earned cuppa. It just remains for me to thank Rod for this first run of the year and to all those who turned up. The run home was quite pleasant as the rain had stopped and some blue sky was seen, it appeared that there had been little or no rain in Tiverton, Exeter or Dunsford all day!, ah well, maybe the next run on April 12th will be dry so be at Bradworthy Square far an 11am start, see you there folks.

Shall we go on with the run?

Back markers set off in the rain

Photographer intoxicated?

Dermott head down against the weather

Jan 4th meal meet 2014

Change from Turkey eh!

What did you get for Christmas?

Well the committee didn't need to worry if enough people would turn out for this our first meet of the year as 28 section members and their better halves arrived at the 'Welcome Fryer' in South Molton for an exclusive opening to serve us their very excellent fish and chips, 3 hardy souls even arrived on bikes!, well done chaps. Good company and superior conversation led to a very enjoyable meet, one which I'm sure we will put on again. Club night this month will be a film with motorcycle interest so come along and enjoy, then fettle the bikes ready for our first run of the year which is the 'Spring Run' on March 8th, see you there.

Chris has the top table

Calendar for 2015

Annual dinner 6th December 2014

Ray sporting his new hat

Where's the next course?

 The sections annual dinner was held last Saturday in the Tiverton Hotel, it was a good social occasion with good company, lots of draw prizes and a brain teaser which kept everybody talking and scratching their heads. After the Chairman's report, the trophies were given out by Chris, they were : The Bridge garage cup awarded to Tony Petherick for the riders choice on the Scrumpy run, Tony also picked up the award for most runs on a pre. 45 machine. The award for most runs on a foreign machine went to Ian Bryant, whilst the most runs on a post war machine went to Mike Kidd. The best effort for runs overall was shared between Brian Cordy and Tony, finally the highway code winner this year was Cyril Butt.

Chris saving a seat!

They are all looking at you Tony

camera shy

After the dinner we all repaired to the lounge for coffee, mince pies and mulled wine. I felt that the day was a great success and I thank everyone who came and those who made it all happen, now let me remind you that the next outing for our section will be lunch at the 'Welcome Fryer' in South Molton on Sunday 4th January, please do come along at 12 noon, bring your partner, the restaurant is opening especially for us so we hope to have enough turn up to make it worth their while opening, see you there.

looking across the table for inspiration



Club night November 20th 2014

A very good night once again laid on by Keith and Cyril to test our observation, we have been having these evenings for a few years now and you would have thought we couldn't be caught out but the tricky questions were such that the best score was 20 out of a possible 32!, ah well next time eh, so a big thanks to them both as I know it takes some hours to put the evening together. Now then we still need people to come forward and book for this years annual dinner, it will be held on Saturday the 6th December at the Tiverton Hotel, this event is in the middle of the day so no worries about coming out after dark, come along at 12 noon and have a drink in the bar and a chat before the meal, we have a private room and it's always an enjoyable do, right, now that you are interested, give Chris or Keith a ring and book your seat it only costs £14 per head.
Now another date for your diaries, we will not be running a new years run but will have a new years meet instead, meet at the fish n chips restaurant in South Molton square at 12 noon on the 4th January, they would not normally be open but are opening especially for us, we are hoping for in excess of 15 people to make it worth their while so come and bring the family, a great change form Turkey.
 Lastly a big thank you to people who brought draw prizes last night, we had 6 prizes in all, we would appreciate any draw prizes for the annual dinner on the 6th - thanks, hope to see you there.

Guy Fawkes run November 2nd 2014

A good turnout of 20 plus riders enjoyed coffee and tea cakes at the Corn Dolly in South Molton for this years final run, the weather was a little disappointing following quite a few warm and sunny days but the showers were light and it wasn't too cold. Chris had worked out a run on country lanes but after giving consideration to the weather overnight, he quite rightly changed too a run on better roads. With Ray and myself at the back, we were lead out of South Molton to Umberleigh then Atherington after which we have to travel over two of Devon's answer to Blackpool's switchback ride as the road falls and rises quite spectacularly. The route then was through Torrington and on to the Okehampton road, when at Hatherleigh we turned off to Northlew for dinner and then end of the run, an enjoyable 33 miles or so. Thanks to Chris for the run and to Ray for 'volunteering' to do back Marshal with me, we had a very nice ride back home which I hope you all did, sorry I don't have any photo's today but I was so engrossed in the day that I completely forgot!. Now please contact Chris or Keith to book for the Christmas lunch as soon as possible, cash or cheque with order please so that Chris does not have to go running around on the day, next club night is on November 20th for one of Keith and Cyril's observation evenings, these are always enjoyable so see you there.