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Not Xmas Dinner Poster

November 10, 2016UncategorizedDoug

Newsletter from the Chairman

November 9, 2016UncategorizedDoug

Dear All,

I thought it would be a good idea to put out a short newsletter following a busy but interesting October. During the month there were two excellent ride outs. the first was a great mid-week ride arranged by John Blanchfield and back–marked by David Hayward. This was the first mid-week ride out I have been able to attend because, until the end of September, I was working full-time. It was very enjoyable and the pace was brisk. The lunch stop was a real find and everyone looked to be in good spirits. The second ride out in October saw us return to Knott End, an old, favourite destination. It was led by Andrew Pratt and back–marked by me. Andrew chose an interesting route that managed to avoid the main roads from the Forest of Bowland into Knott End. We had a great lunch at the Knott End Café, and managed to get several group pictures at the chrome memorial of a walking man and dog celebrating the artist,Lowry. To top off the day it even stopped raining on our journey home! On Monday of the same week we also had an evening meeting but unfortunately we had no speaker so, apart from the social chat, the highlight of the evening was our congratulations to Tim Rycroft on his Test Pass. Dave Dickinson also passed his test a few weeks earlier and I am looking forward to presenting him with his certificate at the next Monday meeting. Dave has already volunteered to become an Observer.

Next Monday’s meeting may well be another social occasion as, once again, we have been let down by our scheduled speaker. Your committee are trying to remedy this but, if all fails, Doug and I attended the IAM Road Smart AGM on Sunday 23 October and there are some interesting developments on which we can feedback. One of the most interesting items concerned Insurance Statistics gained from Surety about the risk and claim levels of Advanced Riders! Are we any safer? Find out on Monday.

There are also several issues relating to the future of the Club which we, as a committee,need to discuss with everyone. We really do need more people to serve on the committee, I am in my fourth year as Chair and I feel that carrying on for a fifth year would be outstaying my welcome. Doug Masterton also wishes to step down as Chief Observer but this is not an elected post. I would urge you all to come along on Monday and have a say in the future shape of the Club. The committee would welcome nominations for Chair and volunteers to join them to help in running the Club. So please come along and have a say.

Looking forward, our next Monday evening meeting (as above) takes place on 14 November at Bilton Cricket Club. We have a ride to Filey on Wednesday 17th November for Fish and Chips led by David Hayward setting off at 9.30am from Wetherby. There is also a Festive Lunch planned in December at a mid–week venue. And, please do not forget the Christmas Quiz Night on Monday 12 December when our quizmaster Doug will be taxing us with lots of questions (not all of them about bikes) so please bring friends and family to make this an amusing and informative evening. Hopefully we can get the treasurer to splash out on some special prizes!!

HAB Weekday Ride Postponed until Thurs. 17th Nov

November 8, 2016UncategorizedDoug

Owing to the increasing number of reports of very poor weather predicted for tomorrow 9th Nov, the decision has been taken to re-schedule the HAB Weekday Ride to Filey to next Thursday 17th Nov.

Ride details are otherwise the same and copied below for confirmation.

HAB Weekday Ride Out – Thursday 17th November – Filey Fish & Chips

By popular request, November’s weekday run will be to the Corner Café in Filey (now ‘First Batch Fish & Chips’ I believe).

Meet at the North Street Deli in Wetherby (29 North Street) from 9.00am for a 9.30am start.

Route OUT goes to Boston Spa and Tadcaster before heading east towards the northern edge of Selby. From Selby, continuing east on the A163 then minor roads to Fridaythorpe for a coffee stop at Seaways.

From Fridaythorpe the route continues on minor roads through Sledmere and Hunmanby and on to Filey

Route IN goes back through Hunmanby then due east through Weaverthorpe, West Lutton, Langton and passed Kirkham Priory before joining the A64. Turn right off the A64 almost immediately towards Foston and Stillington then on to Easingwold for a short stop if wanted.

The route will finish at Morrisons car park in Boroughbridge

Distances: 77m + 58m = 135 miles total

The ride out will be lead by David Haywood.

Hope to see you there!

HAB Weekday Ride Out – Wednesday 9th November – Filey Fish & Chips

November 1, 2016UncategorizedDoug

By popular request, November’s weekday run will be to the Corner Café in Filey (now ‘First Batch Fish & Chips’ I believe).

Meet at the North Street Deli in Wetherby (29 North Street) from 9.00am for a 9.30am start.

From Fridaythorpe the route continues on minor roads through Sledmere and Hunmanby and on to Filey

The route will finish at Morrisons car park in Boroughbridge

Distances: 77m + 58m = 135 miles total

The ride out will be lead by David Haywood.

Hope to see you there!

Not-Christmas-Dinner – Saturday 28th January 2016

October 11, 2016UncategorizedDoug

Please find attached details of the Not Christmas Dinner

Mike Fourie advises that last year we went for the “economy” dinner which was disappointing so this time he has opted for an all-round more upmarket event.

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Harrogate Advanced Bikes – Not-Christmas-Dinner

Date; Saturday 28th January 2016

Time; 7.00 for 7.30 p.m.

Venue; The Old Spring Well

Otley Road, Killinghall,

Harrogate. HG3 2AP.

We have arranged a Four Course Dinner

With choice of;

Four Starters, Four Mains, Four Desserts

Plus One surprise extra course.

Plus Coffee & mints.

£25.00 per head (including a tip)

Names to;

Mike Fourie mike.fourie38@gmail.com

Or 07983122655

Payment Cheques made payable to:-

Harrogate Advanced Bikes.

BACs Transfer to Harrogate Advanced Bikes.

Lloyds Bank Sort Code ; 30-93-91 A/c no 01807888

HAB October Indoor Meeting – Monday 10th October

October 6, 2016UncategorizedDoug

The Harrogate Advanced Bikes October Indoor Meeting will be held at Bilton Cricket Club on Monday 10th October, 7:00 for 7:30.

This will be a general social and discussion evening and amongst other things, the discussion will include proposals for Social Events and the possibility of a Ride Out/Visit to a producer of Motorcycle Boots in North Yorkshire

Mike Holroyde

Secretary

Harrogate Advanced Bikes

“Sparking Clogs” Run Sunday 16 October

October 5, 2016UncategorizedDoug

“Sparking Clogs” Run Sunday 16 October.

DO NOT MISS our last Group Sunday run of the Season.

Meet Asda lorry park from 9.00 am for 9.30am prompt start.

Andrew will lead the last Sunday ride of the season, through Bowland, coffee at Slaidburn, then on to Knott End for lunch.

Look forward to great views, a good mixture of B roads and minor roads & of course a chin wag with your HAB Biker mates.

We shall finish at the Route 59 Biker Café (near Bolton Abbey) after 135 miles

Club Midweek Ride on Wednesday 12th Oct

October 4, 2016UncategorizedDoug

The next Club midweek ride on Wednesday 12th Oct. will be lead by John Blanchfield.

Meet at Ripley car park 9.45 for 10.00 start. The ride will go to Ripon then via back roads to Bedale and on to Richmond for coffee at the Old Station cafe.

We will then ride eastwards through the lovely villages for lunch at the Bay Horse, Hutton Rudby. The ride home is over the Cleveland Hills through Osmotherley, Hawnby and High Kilburn.

The ride will finish in Boroughbridge at the far end of Morrisions car park. The distance is approx 100 miles which should leave ample time for food drink and natter.

Hope you can make it.

David

PS. The promised run to Filey for fish & chips lunch at the Corner Café will be on Wednesday, 9th November.