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SPOKE A Newsletter for the members of Bury Tandem Club for the Visually Impaired Charity Reg. No. 1017270 June 2007

Forward Notice - Dates for your Diary!
Year Planner 2007

  • June 15th. - 17th. York Walk and Ride Weekend
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  • July 8th. Car assisted (walk and ride) round Garstang.
  • July 21st. Bury Precinct Collection
  • August 19th. Car assisted (walk and ride) round Lymm.
  • August 26th. - 27th Bank Holiday Weekend
  • September 9th. Peter Jackson Memorial Ride.
  • September 30th. Car assisted (walk and ride) round Clitheroe.
  • Bury Precinct Collection

    This is booked for Saturday July 21st. 2007. In past Collections, we have raised up to £1000 for the Club. The sum raised is in direct proportion to the number of collectors. If you could spare a couple of hours on the day at a time to suit yourself, it would be much appreciated. Precise details nearer the time, but if you wish to reserve your spot, please contact Janice to volunteer.

    Waterloo Hotel Donation

    The Waterloo Hotel, Manchester Road, Bury, where our Committee meetings and Annual Dinners are held, had a charity night on April 26th. generously donating £75 to our Club.

    Do you want to buy a Cycling Waterproof?

    Lusso is willing to discount their HT50 bright high-visibility waterproof cycling jacket from £49.99 to £40 for Club members who wished to buy them for themselves. Please let Joyce know by July 1st.

    Communication and Commitment on Sunday Rides

    If an emergency arises which threatens your allocated ride please inform your riding partner AND Derek AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Even at the last moment it might be possible to rearrange matters so that a visually-impaired person at risk of losing their ride can be teamed up with a reserve pilot. PLEASE REMEMBER - DON'T LEAVE ANYONE STANDING!

    Things you wish you never knew about cycling

    A 10% increase in the number of people cycling regularly in Britain as a whole would save the NHS £200 million a year. (Source: BMA Factsheet on cycling)

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