A Group - Wednesday, 7 April

Cobham - Godalming - West Horsley

Elevenses at Cobham was accompanied by a discussion on the uncertain future of the CTC and proxy voting arrangements on the proposal to convert the CTC from a Club into a charity. Colin Quemby outlined the proposals and their implications and answered questions. The DA Committee advises members to consider voting against the three motions on the voting form. Forms come with the current issue of Cycle Magazine and are available on request.
After this we all needed some fresh air! Ed then led a frisky band of As, under unbroken cloud, via Plough Lane and the Hautboy, Shere and Shalford along Meadrow to pass the ghost of Cotterell House, remembered with affection. How many of you have been inclined to visit the fortress that now houses the CTC HQ? Nostalgia soon gave way to the Jack Phillips, the Wetherspoons temple in Godalming.
After food and drink, our return was along the Guildford Road to....Guildford. We ran the gauntlet of the cobbled High St and blissfully meandering pedestrians. Then it was a straightforward canter along the A246 to the herbaceous charms of West Horsley Garden Centre, aka Squires. Tea taken, the group fragmented somewhat, with the main body taking Dirtham Lane. I followed the A246 down Young Street before heading off for Headley Forge, no more a forge and up for sale.
Our leader valiantly and patiently held his frisky group together, even if at times the elastic did stretch to nearly breaking point. Our thanks to Ed for a most enjoyable ride, untroubled by even the faintest glimpse of sun, the distance travelled some 54 miles.

Jeff