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Pickwick Bicycle Club Magazine Volume13 No.1 March 2016 16

Past President Quanko Samba recalls his year…………….

Now my year in office has reached its conclusion I suppose this

article should be a period of reflection of my year in office. I am
afraid to say that work, that demon of the drinking classes, did

interfere considerably with my intended plans.
I did manage to attend the Golf day albeit I didn’t play but had a

most enjoyable day walking the course with Dumkins. The weather was
kind and it was followed by an excellent lunch.
I also managed to attend the lunch at Imber Court following the bike ride, which I must

say was extremely well attended and enjoyed another glorious day albeit being spoiled a
little by the 4-hour journey home.

The Royal Hospital Tour, which my predecessor Samkin valiantly tried but unsuccessfully
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to arrange, was arranged for the 18 November 2015. Some 14 in total attended and whilst
my wife and I were slightly delayed due to transport issues it didn’t seem to delay the event
greatly. Nevertheless a most enjoyable day has experienced being taken round by our

Chelsea Pensioner guide, Albert Willis, this was followed by a most convivial lunch at the
Hollywood Arms PH, Chelsea.
A number of other planned events did not go ahead due primarily, to being fully booked

into 2016. It will be my responsibility to arrange the annual Past President’s luncheon, and as
last year will probably be held in July, so to all PP’s - “watch this space”.

Finally may I thank you all for your support during my year thank you for allowing me to
be your President a most enjoyable experience and one that I will never forget.

Quanko Samba