At the upcoming AGM on Monday 14th April we will be voting in the Officers and Committee Members for the coming year.

OFFICERS

We currently have a nomination for the Chair of Richard Stembrowicz

We currently have a nomination for the Treasurer of Paul Dresser

We do not currently have a nomination for the Secretary as Peter McNulty is stepping down after nearly 6 years of service. Please let me know if you would like to be nominated for this position.

Committee Members

We have a new committee member nomination for Martyn Hanson to join the committee.

Please send any nominations to Secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk

Notice is hereby given  by order of the group committee that the Annual General Meeting of Harrogate Advanced Bikes will be held 7.30 PM on Monday 14^th April at Bilton Cricket Club, Bilton Lane, Harrogate to enable the committee to present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 2024 for approval of the group members and to conduct an election.

Committee Nomination form

Nominations are invited from Full group Members to stand for the committee. The nominee must be willing to stand for the Committee and sign the nomination form. By signing the nomination form the nominee is affirming his/her ability and intention if elected, to attend the meetings regularly.

Note: You may not stand for the committee if the law debars you from being a charity trustee.

Only full group members may nominate Committee Members or be nominated as Committee Members

This nomination paper must be returned to the group secretary (secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk) in advance of the AGM. All officers and one third of all other committee members must retire annually by rotation and may offer themselves for re-election by Full Group Members. Those elected become full group trustees.

Officers

Committee Members

Good afternoon all,

I just wanted to remind you that the Annual Club Dinner will be held at Sasso Italian Restaurant at 17:30 on Saturday 29th March. The address is 8-10 Princes Square, Harrogate HG1 1LX

Food pre-orders are required and need to be with me no later than Friday 21st March please. Email your pre-orders to me at secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk

Please browse the menus by clicking on the ‘Our Menus’ link below.

We have a private function room which can accommodate a maximum of 26 people. This event is open to all club members, including partners on a first come first served basis.

Kind regards

Peter McNulty

Club Secretary

Good evening folks,

I’m happy to confirm that this years annual Not the Christmas Dinner will be held at Sasso Italian Restaurant at 17:30 on Saturday 29th March. The address is 8-10 Princes Square, Harrogate HG1 1LX

We have a private function room which can accommodate a maximum of 26 people.

This event is open to all club members, including partners on a first come first served basis.

Please browse the menus by clicking on the ‘Our Menus’ link below and let me have your pre-orders as soon as possible.

Please email your pre-orders to me at secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk

Kind regards

Peter McNulty

We’re a bit late getting it organised this year but of course we haven’t forgotten the annual HAB “Not the Christmas Dinner”!

So Save the Date for the evening of Saturday 29th March please and we’ll be sending out more information in terms of exact time and venue in the coming weeks.

As usual, this annual dinner is open to partners, so please invite them as well.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Peter McNulty (HAB Secretary)

Dear Members,

This is a reminder for those who haven’t already paid your subs. No further reminders will be sent out.

The amount is £20 and can be paid by BACS to Lloyd’s Bank, Harrogate, account name Harrogate Advanced Bikes, sort code 30-93-91 and account number 01807888. Please use Subs as as a reference. I can accept cash or a cheque at a club meeting but this is not the preferred method.

If you do not wish to remain a member, it would be appreciated if you could let me know by e-mail. It only remains to remind you that to take part in any club activity, you must also remain a member of IAM, paying your subs as they become due.

Thank you and best wishes,

Richard Stembrowicz

Treasurer

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