1 We welcomed 27 members to the meeting and it was especially good to see a new member “Tink” Carter otherwise known as Izzy. Welcome back. We also welcomed guests Bob Phillips and Andy Adams.
2 Apologies had been received from Tony & Helen, Bill & Pinky, Mark, Gaynor, Bob & Sonja, David, Nigel & Sarah, and Ken.
3 We noted the tragic death of our dear friend Andrew Bennett by standing for a minute’s silence. It was noted that at Andrew’s request no attended funeral would take place. Hopefully, an opportunity would arise to enable us to show our respect for a wonderful “gentle giant”. Rest in Peace Andrew, you are now riding with the angels.
4 The South Wales Wing Ding will take place between 14 to 17 July 2022 at Caerphilly RFC. We discussed in depth all the necessary arrangements that would be required and numerous people volunteered for all the jobs that would need doing. It was hoped that we would get a good turn out from GWOCGB members around the UK.
5 Jeff reported back on the Bishton Summer Fayre which had been a financial success and a very nice thank you letter had been received from the Church Secretary. However, due to the early bad weather, only two South Walians had managed to make the event. A special thank you went to Vaughan who had arrived on his Wing rather wet.
6 Jeff also reported on the Police HQ Open Day that had taken place at Croesyceiliog on Sunday 3 July. Four Wings had attended a very successful event and the weather was very kind.
7 Barry reported on the Lincolnshire Wing Ding that had been held in Market Rasen at the end of June. Three South Walians had attended on Wings and a campervan, it was a good event, with favourable weather although attendees were down on previous years.
8 The first Thames Valley & White Horse Wings Wing Ding had been held in Reading in early July and was very successful with 81 inscriptions, two South Walians had attended on their Wings.
9 It was agreed that the Region support the Treffen Real Ale Bar by a beer barrel donation, as arranged by Roger, and it would also support the Treffen raffle with a number of prizes.
10 We had received an invitation to show our Wings at the Porthcawl Lions Vintage Fair on Saturday 13 August, 2022 from 12 noon to 1700 at Pyle Rugby Club. After the meeting, several members indicated their intention to attend. Barry would let the organisers know. (Apologies from Barry he was in West Wales with his grandson so would not be able to attend.) Malcolm would make the necessary muster arrangements and let everyone know.
11 We had also received an invitation to show the Wings at the Classic Car Show & Country Fayre, Fonmon Castle, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan on Saturday 17 September, 2022, 0930 to 1800. Names will be taken next month.
12 Events coming up:
a. South Wales Wing Ding 14 to 17 July, 2022 at Caerphilly RFC.
b. Porthcawl Lions Vintage Fair Saturday 13 August, 2022 from 12 noon to 1700 at Pyle Rugby Club.
c. GWOCGB British Treffen at Uttoxeter Racecourse from Thursday 25 August, 2022 to Bank Holiday Monday 29 August, 2022. You can attend from Monday 22 August at a cost of £5.00 per night per unit but you will be expected to help set up the event.
d. Classic Car Show & Country Fayre, Fonmon Castle on Saturday 17 September, 2022, 0930 to 1800.
13 Finances as at 9 July:
a. Current Account £54.95, Deposit Account £3,442.39.
14 AOB:
a. As a result of a recent incident, members are reminded not to over inflate their air beam tents in hot weather. An air beam had exploded wrecking the tent and it needed replacing.
b. The site at Caerphilly RFC would need marking out early on Tuesday 12 July ready for the Wing Ding. Volunteers would be needed to assist Roy.
c. Joy thanked the members for their concern and support she had received when she had been poorly at the Sully event. She was slowly recovering.
15 The raffle raised £28.00 for Club funds, thanks to all.
16 The next monthly meeting would take place on Sunday, 14 August, 2022, starting at 1830 at Taffs Well RFC.
Have a good summer, enjoy your holidays you deserve one after all the effort you put into the Wing Ding a very, very successful and special occasion.
Hope to see you at the August meeting or in Uttoxeter for the 40 th Anniversary Treffen.
Ride safe and stay healthy.
South Wales Wings 