Club 2026 AGM Report -Roger Allen 19th Jan 2026
 

The Cricketers, Fordham Green CO3 9TG

 

Chairman Tom Trimby welcomed members to the meeting (31 members, 1 new member and 1 guest were in attendance).

Treasurer’s report:

John Walker read out details of the club finances. (see John’s report for a detailed breakdown). The main take-outs were the new club gazebo £561.30, with the sides £102.00 and insurance £239.00, which were the biggest outgoings; despite this, the club has £803.34 in its account.

Secretary’s report:

Roger Allen thanked the committee and the members for all their support and kind words during first year as Secretary.

Roger also briefly mentioned the increase in members and how it was bucking the trend of similar clubs. He attributed this to the welcoming feel and friendliness of the members.

He also thanked everyone who helps set up and break down the club stand at shows.

The club also took part in last ride funeral escorts and responded to a family’s request to have a surprise meet with their father, who was a keen biker but had recently become very ill.

Membership Secretary Report.

Mike Fey In 2025, we reached a grand total of 73 full members and 6 associate

members. Included in the full members were 2 life members and 8 C/O from

the previous year.

In 2025, we had 10 members who joined towards the end of the year, who will

now be C/O 2026 Members, and now that Peter Long has reached 90 Years

old becomes the 3rd life Member in the club.

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Website Officer Report.

Mike Fey, the website has been updated every week through the season, reflecting the

live situation of the Events and Members Area. New additions to the site

include member Photos and online forms for membership renewals and new

member applications.

The web page hosting was paid back in 2024 at the sum of £168 +Vat which

covers us up to 10th June 2026, the renewal will be approximately £200 + Vat

and cover us for the next two years.

The web domain, charged at a sum of £31.18 inc VAT, was paid this January

and covers us up to January 2029.

 

Regalia Officer Report.

Mike Fey, during 2025, we have not purchased any new stock, even though the regalia

has not been forefront, we still managed to sell a few bits. Currently, we only

have a few items; even so, the value of the merchandise in stock is £168.

Chairmans Report

Tom Trimby, the club had a very successful year. The Club BBQ had raised £150.00 for charity. The club show at Frating didn’t do so well; this was due to the really bad weather on the day, but we still managed to raise £40.00.

Tom thanked Mick Huburd for allowing the club to use his facilities to hold the club BBQ. Tom also congratulated Karen Gelsthorpe for raising over £5000.00 for the charity Helping Homeless Veterans-UK.

Election of the committee

Position                               Name                    Proposer     2nd

Chairman                            Tom Trimby             Roger         Paul

Treasurer                             John Walker            Terry          Keith

Secretary                            Roger Allen              Tom           John

Social Secretary                  Terry Farley              Mike          Roger

Membership Secretary         Mike Fey                  Terry          John

Regalia                              Keith Raven              Paul           Mark

Web Master                       Mike Fey                  Tom           Roger

Ride out                             John Killick               Mark         Keith

Committee Members           Dave Masters            Tom           Terry

 

Awards

Terry Baldwin Cup Goes to Mick Worby. Mick has attended most of the shows this year. He’s one of the first to arrive and the last to leave, always assisting with setting up and packing away. Mick brings a tent so members can store their bike gear securely and away from the elements. Mike also provides a display of his models at the club show.

Eric Kinard Trophy Goes to Dean Otterway. Dean is a new member who has been very supportive, attending many of the shows and always willing to lend a hand.

Triumph Model. Goes to Dave Marsters, who has played a key role in getting club members out and about on their bikes. Dave’s meticulously planned rides have brought much pleasure to many club members. Earlier this year, Dave decided to stand down as the club’s Ride Out Officer. Dave has also sourced the new Perspex engraved trophies.

John Walker Cup. Goes to Roger Allen, Roger has been documenting meetings and shows the club has attended, keeping members informed of the club’s activities and up and upcoming shows.

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life Membership. Peter Long was awarded life membership. Peter turned 90 last year and still rides to shows on his BSA combo, Peter is one of the original members and held the position of Chairman for many years.

AOB

Nothing raised