Dear Members,

It is now time for all Members and any Associates who passed their test in 2024 to pay the annual subscription. As agreed at the 2024 AGM, the fee has risen this year to £20 (I am told that the last increase was in the early 2000’s) and can be paid by BACS or in person to Harrogate Advanced Bikes, at Lloyd’s Bank Harrogate Branch, Sort Code 30-93-91 and Account Number 01807888. I am to a limited extent willing to take cheques or cash at meetings but would much prefer BACS payments, which nearly all members use. If you do not intend to rejoin, it would be helpful if you could let me know by e-mail.

I would also remind you that to take part in club activities, especially rideouts, that you must also pay the IAM subs as they become due for you personally. This ensures that you remain covered by their liability insurance.

I would also like to point out that for the last year or two, attendance at the monthly club meetings has dropped significantly, which is disappointing. This means that speakers are usually only talking to a few people and also lessens the food contributions by members..

Although the latter is a slightly glum point to end on, I would still like on a more uplifting note to wish you all a very happy and peaceful New Year.

Best wishes and safe riding,

Richard Stembrowicz

Treasurer

Dear Members,

This is a reminder about the collection of the contributions towards food at our meetings, including the AGM on Monday 8th April.

I will have a printed sheet on which you should write your name and that you have contributed £2. Having the right money would be useful.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Best wishes,

Richard Stembrowicz

Treasurer

Please find advanced notice and Nomination form below.

Hello everyone!
Just a quick heads up, I have planned a couple of bike camping trips this year if anyone is interested in coming along please get in touch – jawatts64@aol.com

First trip is to Scotland on a 4 day trip to see a bit of the Scottish 6 day trial along with lots of great roads to ride. Dates are May 4th to 7th Kinlochleven nr Fort William expect around 1000 miles.

Second trip is to the Isle of Mann TT for 6 days covering some practice week and some race week travelling from Liverpool 29th May at 01:00am returning to Heysham June 4th at 11.45pm there are currently sailing’s available but I don’t know how many or for how long.

Both trips involve camping in your own tent and catering for yourself although both camp sites have good facilities.

Get in touch if interested
Regards John Watts

Dear Members,

This is the final reminder for all members and associates to pay your £15 annual subscriptions for 2024. This can be done by BACS or in person at Lloyd’s Bank, Harrogate, name Harrogate Advanced Bikes, sort code 30-93-91 and account number 01807888.

Though not preferred, if you don’t have access to electronic banking, you can give me cash or a cheque at the next meeting. There will not be any further reminders.

It is also my duty to point out that, to engage in club activities, you must remain members of the IAM.

Best wishes,

Richard Stembrowicz

Treasurer

Morning Ladies and Gentlemen,

for those of you who have booked to come on the Not for Christmas Dinner, please can I kindly request that you pay the final balance of £20pp no later than Wednesday 7th February.

My bank details are as follows:

Name: Smith PN (Personal Account)
Sort: 54-30-46 (National Westminster)
Account: 41195957

Warm regards

Peter & Karen Smith

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for getting back to me and I can now confirm safe receipt of 18 deposits for the above dinner.

I’ll be confirming final numbers to the restaurant before I leave for Lanzarote on the 11th of January – this is therefore the final call for anyone wishing to join us to let me know and let me have your £10pp deposit before then.

The details are as follows:

Venue: Papa’s Mediterranean, 11A Princes Square, Harrogate HG1 1ND
Date: Saturday February 17, 2024
Time: 19:30
Places: 25
Price: £30pp – to include gratuity and a welcome drink!

My bank details are as follows:

Name: Smith PN (Personal Account)
Sort: 54-30-46 (National Westminster)
Account: 41195957

Guest list so far is:

Peter Smith (Karen) 2
Trevor Cooper (Carol) 2
Richard Stembrowicz (Gwen) 2
Barry Ring (Kathy) 2
John Blanchfield 1
Graham Crowther (Amanda) 2
Peter Germaine 1
Martin Pettitt (Kate) 2
Peter McNulty (Beth) 2
Paul Dresser 1
John Honey 1

Thanks and a Happy New Year to all.

Peter & Karen Smith

Dear Members,

I hope that you all had a pleasant Christmas and look forward to seeing you in 2024. It is now time for all Members and Associates to pay the annual subscription, which remains at £15. Please pay this by BACS if you have the facilities, at Lloyd’s Bank, Harrogate, sort  code 30-93-91 and account number 01807888, in the name Harrogate Advanced Bikes.

If you are unable to pay by BACS, you can do it in person at the bank or by giving me cash or a cheque at the next meeting.

It is also necessary for me to remind you that you must also pay your IAM subscriptions in order to participate in club activities, including ride-outs.

I wish you all safe and happy riding over the next year.

Best wishes,

Richard Stembrowicz

Ladies and Gentlemen.

Further to my previous note, this is to confirm that I’ve now heard from 18 of the group wishing to join us at Papa’s Mediterranean restaurant for our annual NTCD event in February of next year.

The details are as follows:

Venue:             Papa’s Mediterranean, 11A Princes Square, Harrogate HG1 1ND

Date:               Saturday February 17, 2024

Time:               19:30

Places:             25

Price:               £30pp – to include gratuity and a welcome drink!

So that I can finalise numbers, could anyone who wishes to come but has not yet come back to me please let me know as soon as possible?

I’ll sort the (food and welcome drink) bill on the night but in the meantime, can I ask all attendees to let me have a £10pp deposit as soon as possible. I’ll ask for the balance in early February.

My bank details are as follows:

Name:             Smith PN (Personal Account)

Sort:                 54-30-46 (National Westminster)

Account:          41195957

Many thanks.

Peter & Karen Smith

Ladies and Gentlemen.

Last year, 22 of our number enjoyed a rather pleasant “NTCD” at Papa’s Mediterranean Restaurant in Harrogate.

The format was simple – we asked chef Ronnie to bring us a selection of the house favourites – and not allow us to go hungry!

I think he hit the target on both counts and I believe that everyone attending thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

For that reason, we’ve elected to repeat this for 2024 and have booked the same venue, for 25 people, on the evening of Saturday February 17, 2024. Cost will be £30 per head, including gratuity.

The table is booked for 7:30 pm and I’d suggest meeting in the bar area from 7:00.

Karen & I will be away for much of January and early February so I’d like to get as much as possible arranged before we leave.

Could I therefore ask members to let me know initially:

1. If you would be interested in attending as described (Yes/No).
2. How many places would you like?
3. If you have any food allergies that I should be aware of?

Your early indication by email to peter@plus-point.co.uk  with a subject of: NTCD would be very much appreciated and enable us to get the details broadly settled before the end of November.

Many thanks, Peter & Karen Smith