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by Jane Herrin
04 May 2017 18:27
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beacon Open 10 TT Janet Kelly Memorial Trophy 13th May
Replies: 16
Views: 9757

Tone and me are available to help, I was assisting in the kitchen last year and am happy to do so again.
by Jane Herrin
22 Mar 2017 19:05
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin weekend away Friday 3 - Sunday 5 March 2017
Replies: 24
Views: 16470

Hello Thank you to those of you who have supported and helped with the bunk house weekend over the last 9 years. Unfortunately it was not possible to get sufficient numbers this year to break even resulting in a loss for the club. With this in mind I think it prudent not to make any further bookings...
by Jane Herrin
21 Feb 2017 18:48
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin weekend away Friday 3 - Sunday 5 March 2017
Replies: 24
Views: 16470

Please can you let me or Dave Cole have your fish and chip orders so that these may be ordered a few days before our visit.
by Jane Herrin
21 Feb 2017 18:45
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin weekend away Friday 3 - Sunday 5 March 2017
Replies: 24
Views: 16470

Nearly time for our third visit to the 5 star luxury bunk house that is Wern Watkin. The format will be much the same as last year, fish and chips on the Friday evening and the traditional fine feast on Saturday of :- A glass of bubbly and nibbles to start For the main course a delicious spaghetti b...
by Jane Herrin
16 Jan 2017 20:16
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin weekend away Friday 3 - Sunday 5 March 2017
Replies: 24
Views: 16470

Hello. Just a gentle reminder about deposits for the weekend. There are some places still available so either post below or send me a pm, you would be very welcome.
by Jane Herrin
30 Oct 2016 17:41
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin weekend away Friday 3 - Sunday 5 March 2017
Replies: 24
Views: 16470

Wern Watkin weekend away Friday 3 - Sunday 5 March 2017

As the days become shorter and the nights grow longer and colder, it's time to think of the Beacon March escape. Rolling hills, fine food and fantastic company await you at the Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, (Llangattock,near Crickhowell, Powys) while the surrounding countryside offers great opportunities f...
by Jane Herrin
24 Feb 2016 19:23
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48003

Looking forward to seeing you all on Friday, have a good journey out.
by Jane Herrin
15 Feb 2016 17:17
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48003

Still a few places for this great weekend, come on it's not too late to join in.
by Jane Herrin
13 Feb 2016 18:03
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48003

Fish and chips for Alan Nicholls please.
by Jane Herrin
08 Feb 2016 19:24
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48003

Fish chips and mushy peas for Mike Kedian please.
by Jane Herrin
05 Feb 2016 17:56
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48003

A gentle reminder, for those who have not yet paid their deposits - pay up or I will send the 'boys' round. Thank you.
by Jane Herrin
05 Feb 2016 17:53
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48003

As our weekend away to the bunk house gets closer, it's time to think about your Fish and Chip order for the Friday night. Please post your food order below.

Tone and me - Fish and Chips twice plus one mushy peas.
by Jane Herrin
05 Feb 2016 17:47
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Return Of the Beacon Balti 30/01/2016
Replies: 28
Views: 16191

I was impressed with the place, really enjoyed my food so would be very happy to go back.
by Jane Herrin
28 Jan 2016 10:09
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48003

There are still 3 places available for this weekend, so go put your name down. It's such a friendly and sociable time, you can cycle, walk or sightsee as much or as little as you want.

If anyone would like any further information please call or pm me.
by Jane Herrin
28 Jan 2016 09:46
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48003

Nearly time for our second visit to the 5 star luxury bunk house that is Wern Watkin. The format will be much the same as last year, fish and chips on the Friday evening and the traditional fine feast on Saturday of :- A glass of bubbly and nibbles to start For the main course a delicious spaghetti ...
by Jane Herrin
09 Dec 2015 19:20
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Lucky guy .
Replies: 6
Views: 5106

Very stylish!
by Jane Herrin
22 Nov 2015 16:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Christmas heavy drinking run 20 December.
Replies: 0
Views: 1911

Christmas heavy drinking run 20 December.

The Destination for all clubruns on 20 December should be the Swan Inn Chaddesley Corbett. For explanations/ details see 'Club News and Events'.
by Jane Herrin
22 Nov 2015 16:24
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Christmas (NOT) at the Dodford
Replies: 2
Views: 2605

Christmas (NOT) at the Dodford

Pretty much since the Beacon was founded, in the last century, it has be customary for the club, along with members of other local clubs, to descend on a local inn on the last Sunday before Christmas and get as trollied as funds allow. For some years now the chosen venue has been the Dodford Inn whe...
by Jane Herrin
13 Oct 2015 20:33
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48003

Those signed up so far Steve Smith Tony Webb Jane Herrin Dave Cole Ann Cole Charlie Skinner Andrene Skinner George Barker Bob Green Carole Green Alan Nicholls Dave Hughes Anne Hughes Gary Mac Michelle McGuirk Andy Terry Clare Abbiss Martin McGowan Laurence Cooley Ken Haddon Pat Haddon Sheila Shayes ...
by Jane Herrin
13 Oct 2015 20:27
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 2015 BEACON AWARDS DINNER; TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Replies: 10
Views: 5964

Sounds great, Tone and me will be there.
by Jane Herrin
04 Oct 2015 20:03
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48003

Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016

As the days become shorter and the nights grow longer and colder, it's time to think of the Beacon February escape. Rolling hills, fine food and fantastic company await you at the Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, (Llangattock,near Crickhowell, Powys) while the surrounding countryside offers great opportunitie...
by Jane Herrin
30 Sep 2015 20:43
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Training talk with Ruth Eyles 29 October, Rednal Social Club
Replies: 17
Views: 10497

Tone and me will be there.
by Jane Herrin
10 Feb 2015 18:28
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, Llangattock, 13 -15 February 2015
Replies: 40
Views: 23648

Nearly time for our first visit to the 5 star luxury bunk house that is Wern Watkin. The format will be much the same as at Springhill last year, fish and chips on the Friday evening and the traditional fine feast on Saturday of :- A glass of bubbly and nibbles to start For the main course a delicio...
by Jane Herrin
01 Feb 2015 18:46
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, Llangattock, 13 -15 February 2015
Replies: 40
Views: 23648

Hello

As with previous years Dave Cole has very kindly volunteered to do a mass fish and chips collection for us all. As these will have to be ordered in advance please add your requirements below, for example:-

Tone and Jane fish and chips twice plus 1 portion of mushy peas.
by Jane Herrin
17 Jan 2015 14:15
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, Llangattock, 13 -15 February 2015
Replies: 40
Views: 23648

Hello clubmates, there are still two places available for this great weekend. We have a very happy and sociable time so please come and join in.
by Jane Herrin
08 Jan 2015 13:03
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, Llangattock, 13 -15 February 2015
Replies: 40
Views: 23648

Two places have become available for the weekend, please post below or contact me if you would like to join in.
by Jane Herrin
06 Jan 2015 22:13
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Knighton 2015
Replies: 7
Views: 6356

Please put Tone and me down for a double at The Horse and Jockey. Thanks John
by Jane Herrin
28 Dec 2014 20:43
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beacon Boots Walk Saturday 27th December
Replies: 9
Views: 5206

Hope you are soon mended.
Best wishes Tone and Jane
by Jane Herrin
27 Dec 2014 16:56
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, Llangattock, 13 -15 February 2015
Replies: 40
Views: 23648

Hello all

Thank you for your responses, all places are now taken for the weekend.

Nearer the time I will post some more information.

Meanwhile have a great New Year.
by Jane Herrin
18 Dec 2014 18:05
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, Llangattock, 13 -15 February 2015
Replies: 40
Views: 23648

Thank you for the great response, there are just 5 spaces left. So don't delay book today!!
by Jane Herrin
19 Oct 2014 18:51
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, Llangattock, 13 -15 February 2015
Replies: 40
Views: 23648

Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, Llangattock, 13 -15 February 2015

It's that time of year again to think of the February escape, rolling hills, fine food and fantastic company. You may think you read the same last year - well you did except this time it's at a new location. We will be staying at Wern Watkin 5 star bunkhouse, for more details please look at their we...
by Jane Herrin
03 Sep 2014 18:44
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Knighton Weekend 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 11326

Please can Tone and me go on the list and if possible may we stay at the George and Dragon. Thanks John
by Jane Herrin
31 May 2014 13:41
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: High Summer weekend away - 3 nts June 6, 7 & 8 Trowley
Replies: 10
Views: 6807

I have looked at the long range weather forcast and it looks promising, so we can BBQ on the Friday being our first evening. On Saturday Tone and me will go to the Roast Ox pub in Painscastle (within walking distance), if you would like to join in please post below by Wednesday lunch time and I will...
by Jane Herrin
22 May 2014 09:10
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: High Summer weekend away - 3 nts June 6, 7 & 8 Trowley
Replies: 10
Views: 6807

Something I forgot, you will to bring your own towels.
by Jane Herrin
18 May 2014 15:46
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: High Summer weekend away - 3 nts June 6, 7 & 8 Trowley
Replies: 10
Views: 6807

Our summer weekend is only a little over two weeks away. Anyone who has signed up but not yet paid their deposit please do so or if you wish the full amount. Any one else wanting to pay the balance can do so, all cheques to be made payable to 'Beacon RCC' and sent/given to me or direct to Steve Smit...
by Jane Herrin
09 Feb 2014 10:17
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Springhill Farm Bunkhouse, Selattyn, 14 - 16 February 2014
Replies: 44
Views: 27950

Fish and chips for Sheila Shayes

Fish, chips and curry sauce for Pat Haddon

Fish, chips and mushy peas twice for John & Jen Durham

Thanks Dave
by Jane Herrin
07 Feb 2014 16:57
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: High Summer weekend away - 3 nts June 6, 7 & 8 Trowley
Replies: 10
Views: 6807

Hello Wilson very glad you can make it. I will get the account details to you as requested.

Sadly I am not often at the Black Horse but do sometimes ride out to the destination and will look out for you. It is always a pleasure to meet new members. I hope you have many happy times with the 'Beacon'
by Jane Herrin
06 Feb 2014 18:40
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: High Summer weekend away - 3 nts June 6, 7 & 8 Trowley
Replies: 10
Views: 6807

Hello Wilson there is just one place left, you would be most welcome to join us
by Jane Herrin
06 Feb 2014 18:05
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Springhill Farm Bunkhouse, Selattyn, 14 - 16 February 2014
Replies: 44
Views: 27950

The third Springhill weekend will be soon upon us. The format will be much the same as last year, fish and chips on the Friday evening and the traditional fine feast on Saturday of :- A glass of bubbly and nibbles to start A magnificent spaghetti Bolognese for main Followed by Cartmell Sticky Puddin...
by Jane Herrin
04 Jan 2014 19:12
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: High Summer weekend away - 3 nts June 6, 7 & 8 Trowley
Replies: 10
Views: 6807

High Summer weekend away - 3 nts June 6, 7 & 8 Trowley

This is the season of short cold grey days but in June they will be long sunny and warm. So consider a 3 night break with club mates at Trowley Farm House, Trowley, Llanbedr, which is about 8 miles from Hay on Wye. More detail can be found on www.breconcottages.com The house sleeps 16 and the accomm...
by Jane Herrin
15 Dec 2013 17:07
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Springhill Farm Bunkhouse, Selattyn, 14 - 16 February 2014
Replies: 44
Views: 27950

Thanks Patch
by Jane Herrin
16 Nov 2013 17:45
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Springhill Farm Bunkhouse, Selattyn, 14 - 16 February 2014
Replies: 44
Views: 27950

A great response for the February weekend, thank you for getting back to me so quickly. We are now full, so my apologies to those who might be still thinking about it. However, if you would like your name to go on the reserve list please let me know.
by Jane Herrin
03 Nov 2013 17:52
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Springhill Farm Bunkhouse, Selattyn, 14 - 16 February 2014
Replies: 44
Views: 27950

Thanks Patch you are on the list.
by Jane Herrin
01 Nov 2013 17:09
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Springhill Farm Bunkhouse, Selattyn, 14 - 16 February 2014
Replies: 44
Views: 27950

Thanks Laurence
by Jane Herrin
30 Oct 2013 18:34
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Springhill Farm Bunkhouse, Selattyn, 14 - 16 February 2014
Replies: 44
Views: 27950

Hello Laurence

Glad you can make it.

Yes it is fine to make a payment direct into the Beacon account but please can you confirm when you have done that, otherwise I will have to send the 'heavies' in to collect the cash.

Thank you
by Jane Herrin
28 Oct 2013 18:19
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Springhill Farm Bunkhouse, Selattyn, 14 - 16 February 2014
Replies: 44
Views: 27950

Springhill Farm Bunkhouse, Selattyn, 14 - 16 February 2014

It's that time of year again to think of the February escape, rolling hills, fine food and fantastic company. I am now taking names and deposits for the above. The accommodation cost will £40.00 per person for two nights plus a modest charge for the meal in on Saturday evening, menu to be revealed s...
by Jane Herrin
07 Oct 2013 19:00
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Rourkie's Cat & Fiddle
Replies: 7
Views: 5132

It was a fabulous day, wonderful scenery and blue skies. Can confirm Sean Kelly was at the cafe, on the road and at the finish where he was to be found swigging tea (and eating chocolate concrete) with the rest of us.
by Jane Herrin
11 Mar 2013 19:23
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: BEACON 2012 DVD
Replies: 8
Views: 5088

One for us too please Charles.
by Jane Herrin
04 Mar 2013 18:59
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New bike advice
Replies: 51
Views: 51319

I'm with Alan. I have just ordered a new Rourke which will be my third. I have found a custom built bike to be better than an off the peg one. The cost is a little higher but I will have a bike that fits me and I have been able to choose all the components and have the frame finished in a colour sch...
by Jane Herrin
18 Dec 2012 16:26
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Do I need a turbo?
Replies: 23
Views: 11301

I'm of the opinion that there is much to be said for sitting on a sofa.