Dear All

As Mark Lamb has now stepped down as chairman.

This is to announce that we will be having an extraordinary general meeting to elect his replacement on Saturday 31st May between 11am and 1pm at Benwell Cricket Club, NE15 7EU.

The position is open to all members, if you wish to be included in the vote for this role, wish to nominate a member or wish to obtain more information about the role, in the first instance please email victorstevenson@btinternet.com

This years AGM was well attended and we hope to publish the minutes shortly, in the meantime we are pleased to make the Review of 2024 available to you by way of the attached : –

Download Powerpoint Presentation: –

https://tomcc-ne.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TOMCC-NEE-AGM-2025-draft.pptx

View PDF: –

https://tomcc-ne.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TOMCC-NEE-AGM-2025-draft.pdf

Our branch AGM will be held on Saturday 25th January from 11am to 1pm at Benwell Hill Cricket Club on West Road, Newcastle NE15 7EU.

We would very much appreciate your attendance and welcome your help to decide the way forward as a club.

The proposed agenda is: –

1. Introduction and format
2. Review of 2024
3. Committee members reports from Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster, Rides & Events Co-ordinator
4. Feedback from recent survey
5. Calendar 2025
6. Review of committee rolls / Election of officials / Appointment of ride co-ordinators
7. Any other business
8. Closing remarks

If you can’t attend and wish to forward some remarks or suggestions please email markdlamb81@gmail.com by Monday 20th January 2025.

We look forward to seeing you there…………

Urgent message to all members – our Annual AGM will be held on Saturday 25th January from 11am to 1pm.

Agenda to follow.

We are very interested in whether you will be attending various events throughout 2025 as well as your thoughts in general – Your views certainly matter so please take a few minutes to consider these questions and reply.

You can email your reply/ answers to alilamb14@hotmail.co.uk or by completing comments box below.

TOMCC Member’s Survey – Club Activities 2025

Your committee would like to ask you a few questions about your interest and preferences in relation to a proposed activity calendar for next year so that plans can be firmed up and shared with everyone ……

Q1. The Club’s AGM is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 21st January at 6.30pm at Benwell Hill Cricket Club. Are you to be able to attend?

Likely

Unlikely

Not sure

Other e.g. would you prefer the meeting to be on a weekend day?

Q2. The Club organise regular Sunday rides between April and September on the second Sunday and last Sundays of those months. How likely are you to join those rides?

Likely

Unlikely

Not sure

Other e.g. Can you only make one of the 2 monthly Sunday rides or is your decision based on the weather or other factors?

Q3. Winter Social – would you attend a social event for members and partners in February or March?

Likely

Unlikely

Not sure

Other e.g. would your decision depend on what / where the event is? 

Q4. Scottish Motorcycle Show – Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh – 8th / 9th March 2025 – would you consider attending this weekend event to help staff a stall for a few hours and / or displaying an interesting bike?

Likely

Unlikely

Not sure

Other e.g. possibly, depends on ….

Q5. Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) – Sunday 18th May 2025 – are you interested in joining in the ride and assisting Triumph Newcastle at the event?

Likely

Unlikely

Not sure

Other (please specify) e.g. possibly, depends on …..

Q6. Motorcycle Tour 2025 – the Club traditionally organises a bike tour for around a week somewhere in the British Isles or Ireland. For 2025, there is a proposal to visit Shetland in late April / early May (to avoid the midges). Are you interested?

Likely

Unlikely

Not sure

Other (please specify) e.g. possibly, depends on …..

Q7. Race the Waves – Bridlington, 12th to 15th June 2025 – is a fun event with historic vehicles – beach racing, hot rods and motorcycles. Would you be interested in attending with the club?

Likely

Unlikely

Not sure

Other (please specify) e.g. possibly, depends on …..

Q8. Malle Mile – Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire – July 17th to 20th 2025 – quirky motorcycle races and festival (onsite camping or local hotel accommodation). Would you be interested in attending with the Club?

Likely

Unlikely

Not sure

Other (please specify) e.g. possibly, depends on …..

Q9. Annual Summer Camp – the camp has traditionally been at Clennell Hall, Alwinton, Northumberland over the August Bank Holiday weekend. We’d like your views on the arrangements for this year’s camp – should they stay the same or change?

Location:

Dates & duration:

Anything else you think it’s important to consider:

Q10. Are you interested in meeting up or visiting other, neighbouring, TOMCC branches?

Likely

Unlikely

Not sure

Other (please specify) e.g. possibly, depends on …..

Q11. Do you have any suggestions for other activities or events for the Club or is there anything else you’d like to comment on?

Please add any other comments you wish to make?: –

Then Please email your reply / answers to alilamb14@hotmail.co.uk or by completing comments box below.

Meeting this Tuesday coming – Weather permitting we may get an evening ride in.

Gather as usual at The Cricket Club West Road Newcastle 6:45pm