1 We welcomed twenty-three members to the meeting.
2 Apologies had been received from Bill & Pinky, Bob & Sonja, Ian & Jayne, Nigel & Sarah, Jeff & June, Phil & Joy, Myra, Bruno, Brian, Les and Harry.
3 If anyone has not had a CRASH card, please see Barry afterwards.
4 A number of thankyous had been received from the Care/Children’s Homes that we had supplied Christmas gifts. A big thank you to you all.
5 The Vale Foodbank Monthly newsletter had been received and it continued to show an ever-increasing family/children need for support. As it was currently not possible for us to donate Pot Noodles, nothing coming from Unilever, Barry proposed that instead we might donate items of food that were desperately needed by the charity. The majority of the meeting agreed to proceed with this idea. Barry therefore suggested that each member provide one food item and bring it to future regional monthly meetings; the Officers would then over time gather all the donated items and deliver them to the Food Bank. The Food Bank was in most need of the following: tinned tomatoes, coffee, tinned carrots, tinned sweetcorn, tins of corned beef, packets of rice pudding, sugar and UHT milk. This would be done for a trial period to gauge how it might work.
6 South Wales Fire & Rescue Services intended to arrange a free Biker Down three-hour course. Any more names to Barry please, date still to be advised.
7 Barry provided an update on the 2026 Christmas Away Weekend in Torquay. It will be from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December at the Torbay Hotel, Torquay. It will consist of bed, breakfast and evening meal plus a free drinks voucher. Entertainment will be provided by a Tina Turner tribute act. Cost is £119.95 per person, an extra £25 for a single room. Non – refundable Deposit £40 per person payable on booking which will be up to 30 June, 2026, balance then due 1 October, 2026. If interested, names to Barry.
8 The 2026 South Wales Wing Ding will take place during the period 14 to 19 July, 2026. Venue needs to be sorted and Eddie agreed to talk urgently with the Bedwas RFC Secretary to see whether they were seriously interested in our attendance and, if so, when a site visit could be arranged.
9 The meeting agreed to provide a Ride Out for an 80-year-old OAP, same lady as last year, would like to go out again in April/May, 2026.
10 Invitation had been received to attend the GWOCGB Inter-Regional Ten Pin Bowling Competition in Rochester, Kent on 26 April, 2026. It was agreed not to attend the event bearing in mind the distance involved.
11 Also, we would not be attending the celebration for the life of Duncan Mitchell event, which is taking place in Invine, Firth of Clyde on 11 to 14 June, 2026.
12 Barry reported that following the resignation of the GWOCGB Treasurer, he would be assisting the National Committee in preparing the 2025 accounts for audit as they were in a bit of a mess. It was hoped that they would be ready in time for the AGM in April, 2026.
13 The SWW Goldwing spares that had been stored in the container have all gone to Keith Cross, GWOCGB Gen Sec, who will give us 50% of any sales income he receives.
14 Names please to Barry to attend the 2026 Classic & Contemporary Motorcycle Show at Llanishen High School, Cardiff on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May, 2026 being organised by the Sunbeam Motorcycle Club. The cut-off date for entries is 31 March, 2026.
15 Also, names please to Barry to attend the Panteg House Classic Vehicle Show at Griffithstown on Saturday 16 May, 2026.
16 Also, names please to Barry to attend the 2026 Vale of Glamorgan Classic Vehicle Show at Sully Sports Fields on Bank Holiday Monday 25 May, 2026 organised by the Dinas Powys Rotary Club. The cut-off date for entries is 31 March, 2026.
17 Events coming up:
a. GWOCGB Open Member’s Meeting at the Bromsgrove Hotel and Spa on Sunday 22 February, 2026 at 1100.
b. GWOCGB AGM at the Bromsgrove Hotel and Spa on Sunday 19 April, 2026 at 1100.
c. 2026 South Wales Wing Ding, 14 to 19 July, 2026.
18 The finances as at 8 February, 2026 were:
a. Current Account £11.00, Deposit Account £3,691.74.
19 AOB:
a. GWOCGB Membership Renewal: Malcolm reminded the meeting that membership is now overdue at a cost of Single £28.00, Joint £35.00. Renewal can be achieved by BACS (Barry has already circulated the GWOCGB BACS details), by post or by cash to the Officers who will renew on the member’s behalf. Membership cards will be available at the end of February, 2026.
b. Static Shows Trailer: Malcolm also informed the meeting that we now have a different Static Shows Trailer replacing the one previously used last year. The new bigger trailer is lockable and made primarily of chequered aluminium plate.
c. Steve informed the meeting that the Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show is taking place on Saturday/Sunday 21/22 February, 2026 at the Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Tickets at the gate are £20.00 each.
20 The raffle raised £27.00 for Club funds. Thanks to all involved.
21 The date of the next meeting is Sunday, 8 March, 2026, at Taffs Well RFC starting at 1830.
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