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Pickwick Bicycle Club Magazine Volume 14 No.2 October 2017 @4

The Captain wishes to say a few words………..

Dear fellow Pickwickians, this is my first message as your new
Captain. As you are aware I became your Captain at last year’s AGM
and I consider it a great privilege to follow in the footsteps of such
a distinguished person as our previous captain Dismal Jemmy /Bob
Upton. I would like to thank and pay tribute to him in equal measure
since it was a privilege to work alongside Dismal Jemmy for a
number of years , which gave me a tremendous insight into the important role of Captain. I
know how hard Bob worked in the role of our Captain and wish him well in his retirement
from this position, I am delighted to say that after a health scare it seems that Dismal
Jemmy is now fine, and I look forward to welcoming him to many more club occasions. Bob
thank you for all the help and guidance you afforded me when I was your deputy.

Now to the Captains usual reminder; please can I remind all members to make sure that
you and your guests turn up on time and that means not only be in the hall by 12.50 pm,
but are also properly dressed. I must remind you all, that Jackets and Ties must be worn
at all times; it is essential to be on time because lateness delays lunch and this is not
acceptable, and means that the President and Distinguished Guest are held up in their grand
entrance.

All bars close at 12.50 pm, so again please do not try to order drinks and wine after that
time. Wine waiters are available in the hall. Thank you to all those members who are now
ordering their wine in advance this seems to be working well.
Pickwickian greetings to you all.
Dr Payne
Captain

A reminder………….

The 147th Annual Garden Party will be held on Thursday 7th December