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