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From John Mitchelmore. Added 13th July

As I'm not up your way any more the 31st July is the last time I will be organising the China Run and the China Tea Pot. Next year they will be back in Derby Mercury's hands CO Jim Crew. I have enjoyed organising these events a great deal an I hope you have enjoyed them too. I'd like to Thank all those Derby CTC members who have helped and those who have ridden. Hope to see you on the day.

CTC South Bucks invite you to

Golden Beeches 2010

23 - 24 October

based at Stokenchurch, near High Wycombe

(the venue we used in 2005 and 2008)

· led (or self-led) rides on both days for all kinds of rider including a Sunday off-road ride – route sheets provided

· light refreshments at HQ, plus a cooked meal after both days’ rides

· Saturday evening slideshow

· local sites for tents, caravans, campervans – plus B&B list available now

See our website www.southbuckscycling.org.uk

Please put the date in your diary – booking forms available in August

From Diane Peart. Added 4th July

Hello all,

Now I know I'm always dragging you to my part of the world, but I'm going to try to do it again. You see, they've opened a new 'sub-continental' restaurant in Borrowash. It's in the refurbished, former Star cafe and its sign features a waiter delivering a platter aboard a Penny-farthing, so I thought it merited some investigation. Anyway, I sacrificed my figure in your interests and ate there on Thursday - The food was excellent, terrific value also and I think they'll do us a great meal. I have especially requested a varied selection of main dishes. So here's the suggestion for July, please let me know if you would like to come along.

Tuesday July 20th
7.30 pm
(or at The Wilmot beforehand)
Rajni in Borrowash
Set menu with starters and a variety of main dishes
£15 a head
Bring your own alcohol
(or get it from Somerfields)

From Paul Hilditch. Added 26th June

There's a couple of shows coming up in August you may be interested in attending along with some other cycling regulars.

On Friday the 13th Mikron Theatre Company present Pedal Power, details here;

http://www.mikron.org.uk/pedalBlurb.php

Tickets are £9, I'm going to get mine next week, I'm happy to pick them up for others at the same time, but I get the impression it won't be numbered seating so you could get your own.

I'll be riding over if anyone would like to join me, details nearer the time. Looks like a good evening and I'll be following the advice to bring your own picnic!

Later in the month Phil is appearing in Beauty and the Beast (No, I'm not doing the easy gag) On at Buxton Opera House on the 25th, 26th and 28th. details here;

http://www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/whats-on/disneys-beauty-the-beast

Some of us were thinking of going on Wednesday 25th as the other dates clash with Mildenhall. If you're interested let me know, I'll try and co ordinate tickets and maybe transport.

From Paul Hilditch. Added 26th June

The July and August programme, socials and download is now online, apologies for it being so late, there were a few changes.

Also new photo content, with more to come...

Ride reports have been updated, though the number of leaders sending them is less than last year. A shame as it is a well read page on the website and a way of attracting new riders.

From Paul Hilditch. Added 6th June

The website cafe lists have been updated, some added, some removed, some details changed, some typos corrected...

Thanks to all who contributed with information and suggestions, please keep them coming. I also received bits of information on several other cafes but not enough to include them, sorry if anyone is disappointed, if you'd like to fill in the gaps I'll add them.

From Amanda Salt. Added 30th May

Cycle Champions (Volunteers) needed for 5 Parks sponsored ride 4 July

For all the details please click here (Word.doc)

CTC Burton's website has now joined us on this server, being looked after by Terry Williams. Some evening rides you may be interested in:

CTC Burton

From Sue Rogers. Added 9th May

I spotted a cafe in the Vale of Belvoir in the Nottinghamshire Rural Rides leaflet which might be useful if anyone is planning a run in that direction in the future (sorry, Phil I only found out about it after your run - we probably went quite close by as well as it's not far from Langar).

Details are as follows;

Dove Cottage Tearoom

Canal Lane

Stathern, LE14 4EX

It's located on the banks of the Grantham canal. Walkers and riders welcome.

The menu looks very reasonably priced and the money goes to the Dove Cottage Hospice.

They do ask that groups of 8 or more book in advance.

The website address is: http://www.dovecottage.copperstream.co.uk/tearoom-charity.htm

Opening times below;

DOVE COTTAGE TEA ROOM/CHARITY SHOP

The tea room and charity shop will be open daily throughout the Summer (1st April-30th Sept)

Mon-Fri 10.30 am-4.00 pm

Sat & Sun 10.30 am-4.30 pm (tea room only on Sundays)

Contact details:-

Email tearoom@dovecottage.org

Tel 01949 861950

From Paul Hilditch. Added 3rd April

Programme for May and June is now online and downloadable. Still looking for leaders for some of the Summer Sunshine Pub Rides - Contact Paul

Social Events

I'm always on the look out for social events for your delight, and would welcome any ideas that you may have. So, if you come across any events or places that you think would be of interest, shout up. It might be a film, show, exhibition, restaurant, trip away, or something else. If you fancy organising an outing, please feel free, though it might be worth consulting me regarding dates, to make sure that it doesn't clash with something else already in the pipeline. If you don't fancy the organising bit, but want to make a suggestion, then just let me know.

Waiting, with eager anticipation...
Diane

From John Mitchlemore. Added 15th Jan

From Caroline Street

Hi all

We now know that 13th June has been agreed for next year's Dieppe trip. As further information becomes available I will either send an email or publish it on the web site:

http://www.dieppetour.com/

As always Entry and Travel Forms will be available some time during Spring 2010.

Please feel free to pass these details on to anyone who you believe may be interested. The more, the merrier!

Best wishes
Caroline Street

I'm going are you?

John M