Like everybody else the past few weeks of awful weather has caused chaos with club nights and other activities but twenty two of us sat down towards the end of January for our annual section meal and awards night. We did miss Dot our stalwart monthly restaurant organiser and we all hope she will soon be well enough to attend our functions. We did have an enjoyable evening but I will gloss over the standard and quality of the food and service. I know Chris who organised the meal was extremely upset and angry with the restaurant attitude to his complaint but that is all water under the bridge and we move on to enjoy our motorcycling. The Photo Cup was won by Ray Faux for his restoration of a 350cc AJS that he purchased as boxes of rusty bits from our esteemed President. We felt that the photos showed exactly what so many of our members try so hard to achieve and so few manage. The Alan Jones Clubman Cup is the first time it has been awarded and will go to the member who has supported the most Section events during the year and that went to a somewhat astonished Chris McIlroy. The Ralph Davis Memorial award went to a long time member and supporter of the section for his help for so many other members. Sadly because of ill health he was unable to attend but Colin and myself presented the award to him at home. I pleased to say he has since been to a club night.
Four hardy souls ventured out on a club run duly looking like Michelin Men but having said that we really did enjoy ourselves. Gordon led the way and he had adopted the right attitude by wearing his leathers under his wind proofs. Gordon eventually stopped at a pub for a coffee which was just as well because John Swann was finding it difficult to operate his controls. We were made very welcome by the staff who I am sure thought we must be raving mad to ride a bike in such weather. It was decided to stay at the pub for lunch which we thoroughly enjoyed and having thawed out we continued on our way and having reach home we had ridden 104 miles. Thank you Gordon for a first class day out.
Our clubnight saw less than usual members and as we had a long list of items to get through maybe it was for the best, less argueing !! We did get through everything so what a good way to start the year.
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The Section Secretary presenting Ted Snarey with the Ralph Davis Memorial Award. |
The Section Secretary presenting Ray Faux with the Photo Cup. |
