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WESTCOUNTRY GOLDWINGERS CLUB NEWSLETTER
Devon & Cornwall Wings
Goldwing Owners Club of Great Britain
EDITOR’S Drivel
What’s happened this month? Not a lot really the bike is in the garage all nice and warm and we are in the house freezing, we can’t afford to eat both places as it gets expensive and I wouldn’t want my tyres to perish!!
Where has this last 12 months gone? I can’t believe this is the 12th issue I have done (well I can I’m running out of ideas and Cocoa!!!)
The team here at publications house, myself, Oil Marks (who’s gone to Grease) and Mr Techasaki Adnoh (who’s gone brack to Toekeyho-ho-ho) would like to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year (there’s a joke there somewhere!!!).
THIS MONTH’S FRONT COVER .
You associate snow with Christmas and nowadays lots of lights so what better bike to have on the front cover this month. Mike’s whiteGL1500 with lots of lights. The photo was taken at our Wing Ding on the Saturday night before the entertainment.
Lots more information, items, articles in the D&C Newsletter Mag. >>>
32 members, 1 bike (Yvonne on her Suzuki!) present
Apologies: Paul & Val, Robin & Angela
Welcomes: Nice to see Georgina and Jennie, hope they had a good time.
EVENTS
Last month’s auction raised £196.75, this has been made up to £200 and Pat will send the cheque to NABD
Last week’s Christmas Do at the Hotel Bristol Newquay was a good one, lovely meal and hopefully everyone had a good time. There was a discussion as to whether we go back in 2009 or try somewhere different. Elaine agreed to find out about the Falmouth Beach Hotel and report back for a decision at a later meeting.
People are ringing Les to see if we are having a Wing Ding in 2009, this includes interested wingers and also Pete Hannay the owner of Tregoad Park as another group is wanting the dates we had last time.
Reiterated that we have already agreed not to have a Wing Ding in 2009. After some discussion it was decided to also use the expression ‘camping weekend’ rather than ‘dropout’ so that it is clear if we do anything it will be a very low key get together with no advertizing. We should promote the Treffen 2010 if anyone asks.
EVENTS FOR 2009
Bill handed out a proposed list of events for 2009 - dates are very much in line with 2008 to ‘fit everything in’ but are obviously subject to confirmation nearer the dates. We are keen to do both after meeting runs (starting with the Cycling Museum in February as it is very close to Delabole) as well as mid month ride outs, more suggestions are always welcome. 26th April and 3rd May will both be looking for campsites to use later in the year. See Calender page.
DROPOUT 2009
Dropout 2009 - everyone was urged to be on the lookout for a site, dates to be decided when we have the Wing Ding and events calendars.
THE AGM
To be held Sunday 18th January 2009 at Poldark Inn after the normal monthly meeting. All positions are up for grabs no experience necessary!
OTHER
Les has emptied the Air Ambulance collection box and given the £12 to Elaine.
Ravenspring has sent us £19.15 in commission for items of regalia bought with the D&C logo on.
If you want to know what’s going on and aren’t on Les’ Round Robin list please let him have your email address.Agreed that the newsletter for December be sent to all registered GWOCGB members with a D&C address to notify them of the AGM. Also the January 2009 newsletter with the minutes of the AGM
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Les & Andy wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
PAT & TERRY'S NABD AUCTION
After lunch we had a most enjoyable Charity Auction which raised £195.50 for NABD. Pat and Val acted as Auctioneers and also modelled and demonstrated items where necessary. Some lots needed ‘creative techniques’ to make people part with their money. Interestingly the items which had anything to do with Wings proved to be the least popular while anything covered in chocolate made twice the original cost and were instantly opened and consumed by all! Telephone bids proved unsuccessful but Landlady Tracy walked off with the biggest box of Milk Tray going.
The whole thing raised much laughter as well as much needed funds for a good cause. It was definitely a good way to spend a miserable Sunday afternoon as no-one would have wanted to go for a ride anyway.
Opposite: our lovely auctioneers
Pat and Val
See more pics in Gallery
Next Meeting Sunday 18th January 2009 @ Noon
Poldark Inn, Delabole.After the meeting a few of us called in at Bill and Helen's house to see their newly fitted sidecar.
Bill had found this gem on the internet and even the style fits perfectly. Its' a perfect fit for Helen too!
Other events for the next couple of months.
January
February
NB: If you aren’t a regular at Smokies then please ring Pat to confirm they haven’t changed the day at short notice.
7th January - Smokey Joe’s Meeting
21st January - Smokey Joe’s Meeting
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25th February - Wednesday Rendezvous - Jamaica Inn
