Hello Wayfarers and friends
At Cobham yesterday we welcomed new faces in Linda and Paul Foster and outside, Ron Moore. They have been added to our email contact list and we look forward to seeing them again soon. From Albert's report below I see other new faces that I haven't had the pleasure of greeting yet.
With several stalwarts away, just eight of us 'A' group, Vic, Rob, Bob, Brian, Ed, Bill M, Pete B led by Ray left Cobham for Merstham via Cobham Park Road and over Bookham Common to Fetcham River Lane, crossing the River Mole at the Splash. So far, conditions were good for off road riding. Back on road to Leatherhead to climb to Walton on the Hill via the Forge at Headley. Taking Chequers Lane we crossed B2032 and Walton Heath. Surface still good to Mogador to cross A217 into Babylon lane on to a rather rough descending track under M25 to Gatton Bottom. Here Bob left us to lunch with his daughter at Redhill. Vic at this stage did not appear to be too happy with the last track, which may have been the reason for his deciding to leave for home as we arrived at the Railway Arms Merstham for lunch. After a pleasant lunch where Jen met us, we returned via Harps Oak Lane and Markedge Lane to Mugswell to cross the A217 over to Banstead Heath thereon to Walton Heath crossing B2032 to Walton on the Hill where Brian punctured and opted for home. We continued via Headley, Little Switzerland and A24 to Denbies, Peter having left us en route for home. At Denbies we rejoined Rob, he having taken a different route from Walton Heath. We parted after a refreshing 3's. My total mileage 40.
Ray
Even after attending our club-night at Worcester Park Athletic Club (see Sou'Wester - out next week), I have heard nothing of 'B' group, led by Norman, except possibly a sighting in Albert's report which follows.
I had forgotten sponsoring Lynda for some charity event and was pleasantly surprised to be rewarded with what I believe was a homemade chocolate brownie. It went down well with my coffee at our monthly elevenses at the RBL at Cobham (mine was nice too!). We had a good turnout; around fifteen of us followed Roger en route for The New Inn at Send. They included five ladies, Lynda, Beryl, Carol, Nita and Dianne. As for the chaps, apart from Roger and me there were John, Dave, Jonathon, Mike, Phil, Ron plus the other Ron, which still leaves me short, so apologies to anyone who got left out! Plough Lane was the first and hardest climb of the day, passing The Black Swan then up Hungry Hill Lane. I've tried to retrace the route using four maps but the best I can come up with is we took the scenic route via Potters Lane to The New Inn only to find we had been overtaken by one of the other groups, making things a bit overcrowded. We then decided to head for The Jovial Sailor at Ripley. We turned up Tannery Lane, which becomes Papercourt Lane, but a smart right turn remains Tannery Lane and turned at the end into Polesden Lane, then Send Marsh Lane and a left turn on the old A3, with The Jovial Sailor a little farther on the right. Nine of us sat down to a pleasant lunch after which everyone except yours truly pressed on to Cobham DC for tea.
The weather was cool with no wind and overcast but thankfully dry. All in all, a most pleasant ride.
bRegards Albert
Our AGM takes place next Wednesday at Hersham Village Hall, adjoining our elevenses venue, starting 11.00 sharp. Chairs have to be put out, so if anyone can assist at about 10.30, I'll be very grateful. Hersham Day Centre again invites us to partake of their roast lunch after the meeting, so if you wish to eat there, please let the meals team know before you go next door and upstairs to our meeting.
Don't forget to think about nominating the member making the most significant achievement (your interpretation!) for award of our Arthur Jessop Shield. I shall be nominating Lynda Barrow who, since joining the Beginners Section five or so years ago and then Wayfarers, has done more than anyone to unite our Wayfarers groups and to bring in fresh faces from the beginners Section. She leads rides for that section, for the London Central DA, for both our 'B' and 'C' groups and has initiated or joined many (most) of our away rides. She regularly organises meals at "The Bell" (management must love her as much as we do) for her friends from all sections and groups and Wayfarers would be a lot poorer without her - flapjack. You may have other ideas on who to nominate, so think about it before Wednesday.
Olleh Brian
Oh me of little faith - thanks to Terry our report is now complete:
Hello Brian,
From Cobham Norman led Judy on her new Pearson (welcome back!), Carole and daughter, David, Bernard, Franks C and H, Les, Cliff, Terry, Nev plus a couple I didn't recognise and anyone I've forgotten along Plough Lane to the Black Swan and on to Ockham. Then via Guileshill Lane and Grove Heath Road to turn left on to the old A3 at The Jovial Sailor and shortly turn right off it to Send Marsh. It was about here Cliff decided his rear tyre needed a few more psi, we had just passed a recently flailed hedge. On to Cartbridge via Potters Lane and a delightful lunch by Wey Navigation. Whilst we munched, Cliff changed his tube - he had problems loosening the shop-tightened wheel nuts - he managed to break Les's spanner! Meanwhile the easy riders arrived then changed their minds and went elsewhere, but Mr X (sorry) stayed with us for the afternoon ride. We continued south on the A247 across the Burntcommon roundabout and on through West Clandon to turn left on the A246. Riders had been turning off from time to time and only Cliff, Norman and Terry had tea at Annie's at Leatherhead. A nice ride, the weather was fine, but I doubt if shorts will be seen many more times this year! (that's a relief!)
Terry
Thelma called me from RBL Cobham to say a set of keys had been put back through the club letterbox and not recognised by the club. If anyone thinks they are theirs, ask me on Wednesday at Hersham. Brian
At Cobham yesterday we welcomed new faces in Linda and Paul Foster and outside, Ron Moore. They have been added to our email contact list and we look forward to seeing them again soon. From Albert's report below I see other new faces that I haven't had the pleasure of greeting yet.
With several stalwarts away, just eight of us 'A' group, Vic, Rob, Bob, Brian, Ed, Bill M, Pete B led by Ray left Cobham for Merstham via Cobham Park Road and over Bookham Common to Fetcham River Lane, crossing the River Mole at the Splash. So far, conditions were good for off road riding. Back on road to Leatherhead to climb to Walton on the Hill via the Forge at Headley. Taking Chequers Lane we crossed B2032 and Walton Heath. Surface still good to Mogador to cross A217 into Babylon lane on to a rather rough descending track under M25 to Gatton Bottom. Here Bob left us to lunch with his daughter at Redhill. Vic at this stage did not appear to be too happy with the last track, which may have been the reason for his deciding to leave for home as we arrived at the Railway Arms Merstham for lunch. After a pleasant lunch where Jen met us, we returned via Harps Oak Lane and Markedge Lane to Mugswell to cross the A217 over to Banstead Heath thereon to Walton Heath crossing B2032 to Walton on the Hill where Brian punctured and opted for home. We continued via Headley, Little Switzerland and A24 to Denbies, Peter having left us en route for home. At Denbies we rejoined Rob, he having taken a different route from Walton Heath. We parted after a refreshing 3's. My total mileage 40.
Ray
Even after attending our club-night at Worcester Park Athletic Club (see Sou'Wester - out next week), I have heard nothing of 'B' group, led by Norman, except possibly a sighting in Albert's report which follows.
I had forgotten sponsoring Lynda for some charity event and was pleasantly surprised to be rewarded with what I believe was a homemade chocolate brownie. It went down well with my coffee at our monthly elevenses at the RBL at Cobham (mine was nice too!). We had a good turnout; around fifteen of us followed Roger en route for The New Inn at Send. They included five ladies, Lynda, Beryl, Carol, Nita and Dianne. As for the chaps, apart from Roger and me there were John, Dave, Jonathon, Mike, Phil, Ron plus the other Ron, which still leaves me short, so apologies to anyone who got left out! Plough Lane was the first and hardest climb of the day, passing The Black Swan then up Hungry Hill Lane. I've tried to retrace the route using four maps but the best I can come up with is we took the scenic route via Potters Lane to The New Inn only to find we had been overtaken by one of the other groups, making things a bit overcrowded. We then decided to head for The Jovial Sailor at Ripley. We turned up Tannery Lane, which becomes Papercourt Lane, but a smart right turn remains Tannery Lane and turned at the end into Polesden Lane, then Send Marsh Lane and a left turn on the old A3, with The Jovial Sailor a little farther on the right. Nine of us sat down to a pleasant lunch after which everyone except yours truly pressed on to Cobham DC for tea.
The weather was cool with no wind and overcast but thankfully dry. All in all, a most pleasant ride.
bRegards Albert
Our AGM takes place next Wednesday at Hersham Village Hall, adjoining our elevenses venue, starting 11.00 sharp. Chairs have to be put out, so if anyone can assist at about 10.30, I'll be very grateful. Hersham Day Centre again invites us to partake of their roast lunch after the meeting, so if you wish to eat there, please let the meals team know before you go next door and upstairs to our meeting.
Don't forget to think about nominating the member making the most significant achievement (your interpretation!) for award of our Arthur Jessop Shield. I shall be nominating Lynda Barrow who, since joining the Beginners Section five or so years ago and then Wayfarers, has done more than anyone to unite our Wayfarers groups and to bring in fresh faces from the beginners Section. She leads rides for that section, for the London Central DA, for both our 'B' and 'C' groups and has initiated or joined many (most) of our away rides. She regularly organises meals at "The Bell" (management must love her as much as we do) for her friends from all sections and groups and Wayfarers would be a lot poorer without her - flapjack. You may have other ideas on who to nominate, so think about it before Wednesday.
Olleh Brian
Oh me of little faith - thanks to Terry our report is now complete:
Hello Brian,
From Cobham Norman led Judy on her new Pearson (welcome back!), Carole and daughter, David, Bernard, Franks C and H, Les, Cliff, Terry, Nev plus a couple I didn't recognise and anyone I've forgotten along Plough Lane to the Black Swan and on to Ockham. Then via Guileshill Lane and Grove Heath Road to turn left on to the old A3 at The Jovial Sailor and shortly turn right off it to Send Marsh. It was about here Cliff decided his rear tyre needed a few more psi, we had just passed a recently flailed hedge. On to Cartbridge via Potters Lane and a delightful lunch by Wey Navigation. Whilst we munched, Cliff changed his tube - he had problems loosening the shop-tightened wheel nuts - he managed to break Les's spanner! Meanwhile the easy riders arrived then changed their minds and went elsewhere, but Mr X (sorry) stayed with us for the afternoon ride. We continued south on the A247 across the Burntcommon roundabout and on through West Clandon to turn left on the A246. Riders had been turning off from time to time and only Cliff, Norman and Terry had tea at Annie's at Leatherhead. A nice ride, the weather was fine, but I doubt if shorts will be seen many more times this year! (that's a relief!)
Terry
Thelma called me from RBL Cobham to say a set of keys had been put back through the club letterbox and not recognised by the club. If anyone thinks they are theirs, ask me on Wednesday at Hersham. Brian
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