Are the Roads of Surrey Blighted by cyclists?

Yet another petition - to keep the roads of Surrey open to cycling

Dear All,

Have you read the petition of Mr X Higgins, asking Surrey County Council to restrict the use of Surrey roads for cycling events?

http://www.change.org/petitions/surrey-county-council-interact-and-give-knowledge-to-those-you-represent?share_id=IRMMccfJaB&utm_campaign=autopublish&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition

Cricket Whites

Annual Attendance Competition

Dear All,

Terry tells me that not very many members have sent in annual attendance records for the period 1 October 2009 to 30 September 2010. You will have received the MWW Annual Programme/Attendance Record at or soon after the AGM last year. These can be sent to Terry as an attachment to an email or by using pen and ink and handing them to him over a cup of tea. Don't leave it till the last minute - you may have forgotten what you were doing that day!

I sent out programmes for this year from 1st October 2010 to 30 September 2011 by email before this year's AGM last month. Copies were available at the meeting. If you havent go one, Terry has copies or contact me.

Jeff

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Choo-Choo

Train

Julian's Day

On the way back from Weybridge elevenses (having stopped for a pint at the Weir and seen the Easy Riders steam past) I noticed the beginnings of a slow puncture as I started over Hampton Court bridge. I just managed the remaining four miles home.

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B Group duplicate

From Addlestone I led Christine, Francoise, Gill, Judy, Liz (try as I might, I couldn't lose her),Adam, Bernard, Charles, Frank, Johns G,M and S, Les, Norman and Robin to Coxes Lock where fortunately a narrow boat was in the lock so we could cross the Wey Navigation by the footbridge to the towpath which we followed to the junction with the Basingstoke Canal. We used the canal towpath to West Byfleet then took to the roads to Pyrford Lock, crossed the A3 (now moving) at Wisley, straight across the airfield to Lollesworth Lane, East Horsley to the newish track to Effingham (noting you have to pull the gate marked 'Push'). Up Beech Avenue, down White Down and we soon arrived at the Abinger Hatch for a latish lunch. The ducks were missing - but we didn't see last night's menu ! A shortened afternoon route via Coldharbour, Logmore Lane (with good views to the east) led to Westcott and the joys of the A25. We turned into Milton Court Lane and saw a heron flap off leisurely on our approach, then rejoined the A25 briefly to the outskirts of Dorking. Along the cycle track then up the zig zag, turning off at the second hairpin to have a quick look at Broadwood's Folly, then tea and cakes at the cafe at Box Hill. A very pleasant day in ideal cycling weather. I did 52.5 miles - I expect others did much more. Terry

Harmondsworth Lunch 13 Feb 08

The pub for lunch and another of Richmond for tea. I must apologies to Graham for suggesting the LHR looked miles away for the 3rd runnway but looking at the map indeed Sipson and I supose Harlington will disapear. I sure hope that the pilots don't get confused with the A4 & M4. I do hope they can keep the Great Barn, almost big enough to take a Jumbo jet.

'A' Group 12th Dec

This ride I took at Stephen's request in place of Bob who as we know is undergoing hip operations and undestand one has been completed.We all wish him well and hope it will not be too long before he is back in his stride leading in his impeccable way.

The ride to West Horsley was a short one . 18 of us left in cold but beautiful weather taking a route close to the railway and river Mole to Fetcham on path and byways. Our ride was interrupted as we hit ice in River Lane,yours truly coming down followed by Stephen,fortunately we were able to carry on to Fetcham where we met what appeared to be a diversion with police in control, presumably due to another ice accident,however we were able to continue on our intended route. This was the path on Bookham Common to Bookham station then road to the end of Oristan Lane picking up the new Sustrans path to East Horsley.

When we encountered the low tunnel photos were taken which was almost hidden by our number which have not be named but I hope are visiblle.The path ended at the East Horsley's butchers shop where men humping carcasses into the shop warned us of ice as we entered the road. Our route finished up on road via Horsley railway station to the Barley Mow where we lunched as arranged. Rob entertained us at the bar when he shattered a lamp with his head from a lantern overhanging the bar. The barmaid blinked not as she continued to serve him.

We left about 1.30 so the service was quite reasonable in view of the festive season already in swing. Other than those who went directly home we ended up at Weatherspoon's and Annie's Leatherhead for tea etc. and left by 3pm whereby I hope most of us got home before dark.My mileage was less than 20, a record I think.

'A' Group 12th Dec.

The ride from Leatherhead Day Centre to West Horsley was comparitively a short one compared with most rides regardless of the beautiful conditions. 18 of us set off,hopefully they will be recognised in the pictures. The route followed the River Mole and railway on byways when progress was halted on hitting River Lane where yours truly was brought down by ice bringing down Stephen as well. Continuing on through Fetcham there appeared to be a diversion controlled by police thought perhaps due to an accident caused by ice, however we were allowed to continue on the intended route. It was not long before we entered Bookham Common via the Glade and thereon to Little Bookham and Effingham ,Orestan Lane and Sustrans route to East Horsley's butcher shop. Here delivery men humping carcasses into the butcher,s warned us of ice as we were leaving the track which had been perfect to ride on to that point.We arrived in good time at the Barley Mow via Ockham Road South and Horsley where as arranged sustenance was provided in reasonable time in view of Xmas functions.Rob entertained us when he sent a lamp from a lantern

flying that was overhanging the Bar which was obviously impeding his vision at that hight.The Barmaid blinked not and blithely dealt with our needs.

Our routine journey back to Leatherhead other than those returning directly home was uneventful arriving around about 2pm. Weatherspoons and Annies were selected for tea etc. and we parted company about 2.45. My surprising total from home was 20 miles,disgusting Ray