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Thanks to all the hard work put in by Pat & Len Brown, 42 club members and
their families enjoyed a superb lunch on 28 th October at the 3 Horseshoes
PH. Tony and I arrived early to assist with the decorations at the venue
just before guests gradually arrived. Whilst they were meeting and greeting
over a bevvy or two (or for some coffee !) they had time to view the gallery
of photos Len had managed to gather together of old and current members,
both on and off bikes all of which caused some laughs and memories to flow.
Roy Savery brought along a couple of bikes and placed these by the photos,
I think they were for everyone to clean his chains with their trousers or
dresses in truth.

Good to see all of the Carter Smith family to cheer on Steve, the main
recipient of the trophies this year. A past member welcomed back was Gary
Birch and wife Linda, good to see him looking fit and well and sort of
intimating he could be making a comeback, also Yvonne Gregory, missing from
our ranks for many months, came along primarily to catch up with Gary.
We don t see much of Trish and Dave Rudd, mainly because of their relocation
to Suffolk, however Dave has managed to fit in a couple of club events of late.
Val Skelton remains a frequent visitor to our socials and is always welcome,
much like Dick Bradley from the San Fairy Ann. Although not a member
Dick often joins us at Newnham as he appreciates the tradition and history
involved with the occasion.

Peter Jenn was busy signing early Christmas cards. Some members may
not know that Peter is a talented artist and these cards were his
interpretation of a De Laune member 'participating' on the Lea Valley
Velodrome in the London 6 Day. I shall save my card for display at
Christmas time.

Lunch over our President Bill commenced the prize presentations with ladies
up first, this was Debbie Valentine for a medal at 10 miles as the fastest
lady in the first club event. Debbie was busy earlier in the year promoting

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