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- 01 Dec 2021 19:01
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5306
Re: Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation
Not quite the dinner, which was a great evening, well done. I will not be able to attend this years AGM as we are no longer in the UK, at the moment we are in a very snowy Spain. Will attempt Zoom if we can get a signal. Regards Charlie.
- 18 Aug 2021 22:07
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 75th Anniversary Dinner and Prize Presentation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12880
Re: 75th Anniversary Dinner and Prize Presentation
I’d like 2 tickets for Andrene and myself. Who do I contact/ send cheque to? Thanks, Charlie
- 04 Aug 2021 07:40
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Help needed: Phil Robbins' photo archive
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5804
Re: Help needed: Phil Robbins' photo archive
Photo 22 . Far right, Norman Adams. Photo 25. 2nd from right, Eddie Sumner, 3rd from right ‘Nev’ Smith. Hope this helps.
- 27 Aug 2020 15:47
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Beacon memorabilia
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10263
Re: Beacon memorabilia
Hi Laurence, no I missed that but have now looked. We should have these records, BUT I myself am downsizing/ moving and at the last AGM mentioned it to the Chairman, who told me to let him have the stuff when we moved. With Covid everything has come to a halt move wise, but I have packed everything ...
- 29 Jun 2020 11:44
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: DENNIS BAKER
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4921
Re: DENNIS BAKER
Just had details from one of Dennis's daughters about the funeral which is on Wednesday 1st July at Redditch Crematorium at 12-30. With the numbers permitted to attend being restricted, myself,my wife, Andrene, and Ruth Eyles have been asked to represent the club of which he was so proud. There is a...
- 11 Jun 2020 14:47
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: DENNIS BAKER
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4921
DENNIS BAKER
Just had a phone call from Jane one of Dennis's daughters to let me know that he passed away just after 8 am this morning. He'd been unwell for a while. Actual cause is not known at the moment. Dennis was one of the founder members of the Club. RIP old friend.
- 30 Dec 2019 11:51
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Trevor Shipway (Funeral arrangements added)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12519
Re: Trevor Shipway
it was a shock to hear about Trevor. He was a real gentleman. He did so much for the club and will be sadly missed. Please put any news relating to the funeral etc. on this site as we are out of the Country at the moment but would like to be there if at all possible. RIP old friend.
- 11 Dec 2019 21:27
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Don Harrison
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2805
Re: Don Harrison
Sorry to hear that. I raced with him during the sixties, he was as keen as mustard. RIP Don.
- 18 Nov 2019 16:22
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5306
Re: Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation
George, so sorry, will not be able to attend the club dinner this year as we are already booked for an event near Melton Mowbray over that weekend. Hope it all goes as well as it usually does, and good luck on your first, of many I'm sure, dinner as President. Best wishes Charlie.
- 29 Jul 2019 22:30
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Norman Adams
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15830
Re: Norman Adams
So sorry to hear about Norman, always had time for a chat, and never heard him say a bad word about anyone. Condolences to his family . RIP Norman
- 20 Mar 2019 11:37
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Dennis Baker
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7788
Dennis Baker
For those of you that don't know Dennis, he is one of only two founder members of the club who are still with us. Yesterday I went to see Dennis in the QE where he was taken last Friday after suffering a stroke in the home where he now lives in Northfield. He seems to be on the mend and can now walk...
- 03 Jun 2017 20:31
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Graham Webb 1944-2017
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6708
Graham Webb 1944-2017
Just had a message from a friend in the Solihull, confirming that Graham Webb, passed away in his adopted Country of Belgium. He had been ill for some time I believe. He was World Amateur Road Champion in 1967 when the event was held in The Netherlands.
- 06 Jan 2017 16:41
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Gerry Gordon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6544
- 06 Nov 2016 14:34
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 2016 BEACON AWARDS DINNER
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5303
- 21 Feb 2016 20:22
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: David Duffield.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5628
- 24 Jan 2016 19:01
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: BENNY MOLIN.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4877
BENNY MOLIN.
Some of you may not have known Benny, he was a club member for many years and he rode LEJO with us in 1991. Last June he had a stroke and was in hospital until Christmas Eve when he was moved to a home. I'm sorry to say that I've just had a call from Ann, his wife, to say that he passed away this mo...
- 09 Oct 2015 16:20
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
- Replies: 49
- Views: 64862
- 05 Aug 2015 23:44
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Bennie Mollin
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3924
Bennie
So sorry to hear this news. Cycled LEJO with him and visited his home in Italy a few times. We wish him a speedy recovery.
- 01 Aug 2015 12:23
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon Barbecue 8th August
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15962
Bbq
2 more please, Charlie and Andrene.
- 10 Jun 2013 11:22
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Tommy Godwin Sportive.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3418
- 10 Jun 2013 11:20
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Tommy Godwin Sportive.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3418
Tommy Godwin Sportive.
On Bank holiday Monday,Aug 5th, there is to be The " Tommy Gowin Sportive" in the Solihull area, with 20km and 80km rides. When I get any more info I will post It here.
- 24 Nov 2012 22:53
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Air less tyres.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4398
A South African company produced TOOBZ which were intended to replace a normal inner tube. They were a hardened foam, which were made, at the time, for 26inch MTB wheels. They also produced them for 26X1 1/4 inch. They never really became popular as they were intended for one particular shape of rim...
- 01 Sep 2011 12:37
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: `Self Serve Cycle Repair Kiosk
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7312
- 28 Aug 2011 09:38
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Beacon bottles on tour
- Replies: 58
- Views: 82933
- 06 Jun 2011 23:03
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: A great read
- Replies: 153
- Views: 4723920
:roll: Just finished a book "All-Round Genius" by Mick Collins. Although not a cycling book its about a sportsman named Max Woosnam who not only spent 4 years in the army during World War 1 but also captained Manchester City and England, was Wimbledon doubles champion, Davis Cup captain and an Olymp...
- 26 Aug 2010 16:53
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: A great read
- Replies: 153
- Views: 4723920
:roll: Have been watching Clare Balding "riding" around Britain using guides written by Harold Briercliffe. I have volume number 5 "The Midlands" and it is interesting to see his comment:: "I must admit that for the cyclist and walker Central England has a smaller appeal than the Lake District, York...
- 20 Nov 2009 23:21
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Stupid question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5283
- 31 Mar 2009 19:19
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Chain + Freewheel
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15502
- 20 Feb 2009 19:13
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: split tyres
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4647
- 13 Feb 2009 17:40
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: END TO ENDERS
- Replies: 22
- Views: 23491
- 25 Jan 2009 11:06
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: New helmet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7896
- 21 Nov 2008 12:39
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: END TO ENDERS
- Replies: 22
- Views: 23491
END TO ENDERS
:roll: As you may have seen in the latest Hub-ub, I am putting together a list of all Beacon members(past and present) who have ridden the End to End. If you want to use this site to put details of your ride then you can leave dates, distances etc and I will take it from there. If you have completed...
- 27 Sep 2007 19:13
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: Ankerdine by the Pros
- Replies: 74
- Views: 102352
- 27 Sep 2007 19:10
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: Ankerdine by the Pros
- Replies: 74
- Views: 102352
- 30 Jun 2007 12:27
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: A great read
- Replies: 153
- Views: 4723920
- 13 Jun 2007 17:57
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: A great read
- Replies: 153
- Views: 4723920
- 06 Mar 2007 12:17
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Why aren't more people using GPS?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 33883
:roll: I agree with John S. I enjoy planning the route on the map. So saying, my daughter and her husband are into "gadgets" and when we went to Sweden over the new year the GPS was invaluable. My only attempt at using the GPS ended with the "thing" wanting me to do a U turn down the Bewdley by-pass...