We welcomed twenty-one members to the meeting and we were delighted to see a new member David Peart who has recently purchased Myra’s turquoise trike.
2 Apologies had been received from Bill & Pinky, Bob & Sonja, Ian & Jayne, Nigel & Sarah, Jeff & June, Shane, Chris W, Stuart and Dave W,
3 We still have a vacancy for an Assistant Regional Rep. Any volunteers?
4 The Treffen Pre Inscription form is still available on the GWOCGB Website. It is £50 per person for Rutland Showground.
5 Remember to order your free Goldwing 50th Anniversary T Shirt. Just send your name, your 2024 membership number and size to treffen@gwocgb.co.uk before 31 July, 2024.
6 Lester gave a comprehensive report on the Dutch Treffen attended by six Wings, five solos and one trike from South Wales. It had been an excellent trip and the use for the first time of the Harwich/Hook of Holland ferry had been very successful. The event itself had reduced numbers attending and a smaller number of traders, 260 inscriptions being recorded and the UK came second in the awards. A number of run outs took place including a trip to Biker’s Best. Unfortunately, Barry had not been able to attend following an accident at home on the morning of departure. A full report from Malcolm will be in the July edition of WingSpan.
7 Due to circumstances, no South Walians attended the Classic Vehicle Show at Panteg House, Griffithstown on Saturday 18 May, 2024. That said, we have fortunately been invited to next year’s Show.
8 Malcolm reported that eight Wings had attended the Vale of Glamorgan Classic Car Show on Monday 27 May, 2024 at Sully, three solos, four trikes and one quad (Barry). The morning started well with bacon butties at Barrys – thanks to Jane; we were welcomed by the organisers at the Show and took our usual parking place. The Show was well blessed with classic vehicles although traders were down on previous years. No prizes for us this year, the award going to a 1942 Harley. Weather was dry although a little windy. They allowed us to leave at about 1545 and a good day was had by all. Thanks to Eddie for the gazebo and to Irene and Myra for the refreshments.
9 Malcolm also reported on the Field of Dreams Classic Vehicle Show on Sunday 2 June, 2024 at Swansea. We met at Junction 33, M4 and travelled down to the Riverside Holiday Park at Gorseinon. Gerald got a little lost but caught us up just as we arrived at the Park at about 0945. Six Wings attended a very busy event, unfortunately, Myra did not make it as she had trouble with her trike – ultimately solved with a new battery. Plenty of food choices at the Show and a lot of traders attending. The weather was very hot and we managed to get away by about 1445. Thanks to Eddie and Irene for their contributions to our pitch.
10 We have agreed to accept the invitation to attend the South Wales Classic Car Club Show at Llandow Circuit on Sunday 30 June, 2024 from 1000 to 1600. Several members will be at the Thames Valley & White Horse Wing Ding in Reading that day but some will be attending the Show. Meeting place details to follow; if you were not at the meeting and you would like to attend, please contact Barry soonest.
11 We also agreed to attend the Brynmawr Classic Car & Bike Show on Sunday 28 July, 2024 from 1000 to 1500. Further details to follow.
12 We also agreed to attend the Fonmon Castle Classic Vehicle Show at Rhoose on Saturday 7 September, 2024 from 1000 to 1600. Further details to follow.
13 Sponsorship required for our Wing Ding, please let me know if you know of anyone who might be interested. Barry reported that Nigel and Sarah had offered a substantial donation to the Wing Ding – many, many thanks both.
14 Will are still looking for donations for our Wing Ding Supplies Listing, a list has been previously sent to all members. A new and updated Listing is attached to these Notes. Only one more monthly meeting to go before the event so please let Barry or Malcolm know what you would like to give.
15 Anybody who has not had a CRASH Card for their helmet please contact Barry.
16 Several South Walians are going to the Irish Treffen at Gowran Park Racecourse, Co. Kilkkenny from 14 to 18 August 2024. Travelling on the afternoon ferry on Wednesday 14 August from Fishguard to Rosslare. If interested, please contact Malcolm or Lester.
17 Events coming up:
a. Thames Valley & White Horse Wing Ding – Reading Abbey RFC, Rose Hill, Peppard Road, Reading, RG4 8XA, 27 June to 1 July, 2024.
b. Centre Wing Ding – Old Halesonians RFC, Wassell Grove, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 9JP, 4 to 7 July, 2024.
c. Border Wing Ding – Bishop Auckland RFC, West Mills Playing Field, Bridge Road, DL14 7PA, 11 to 15 July, 2024.
d. South Wales Wing Ding at Caerphilly RFC Thursday, 18 July to Sunday, 21 July, 2024.
c. Irish Treffen at Gowran Racecourse, Co. Kilkenny 14 to 18 August, 2024.
d. British Treffen at Rutland Showground 22 to 26 August, 2024.
18 Finances as at 8 June, 2024 amounted to:
a. Current Account £10.72, Deposit Account £3,608.17.
19 AOB:
a. Lester reported that, weather permitting, a Dummy Wing Ding Run Out would take place on Thursday13 June, to the Big Pit. Meeting Caerphilly RFC at 1030. After the meeting this Run Out was postponed in view of the likely poor weather forecast.
b. We celebrated Roy’s eightieth birthday in a week or so in the usual way.
20 The raffle raised £24.00 for regional funds, thanks to all.
21 The date of our next meeting is Sunday, 14 July, 2024, at Taffs Well RFC starting at 1830. The last meeting before our 2024 Wing Ding
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