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Pickwick Bicycle Club Magazine olume 19 No.2 October 2022

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As the applause subsided for our much appreciated entertainers, it was over to Vincent
Hayes of the Brick Lane Ensemble to invite guests to raise their glasses to the “ Immortal
Memory of Charles Dickens & The Pickwick Bicycle Club. Such was the atmosphere in the
room, that time had passed quickly and it was time for President Samuel Pickwick to respond
on behalf of the members.

He thanked everyone for their presence, especially the ladies, at this, the last event of
our anniversary, admonished the noisier element in the room, and said how proud he was to
be President at such unique Club functions during his year of office. He then invited the
members to rise, & raise their glasses to the guests, and wished everyone a safe journey
home, before we concluded proceedings by linking arms for Auld Lang Syne.

Bob Sawyer Welcomes the Guests

I am very proud to be the first member in our 150 year history, to welcome lady
guests to our President’s Luncheon! Welcome to you all!

On table 23, guest of Gabriel Grubb we are honoured to have Sheila Hardy who is the first
lady Chairman of Cycling Time Trials in its’ 100 year history and has been Chairman for 31
years!
On table 26 as a guest of Mr Winkle Senior. we welcome Dr Cindy Sughrue OBE who has
been the Director of the Dickens Museum since 2015. She is also a Board member of the
National Youth Jazz Orchestra and was previously Chief Executive of the Scottish Ballet.
On table 2 as a guest of Brown of Muggleton we are pleased to see Jacqui Cook, a former
World record holder on a tandem, and now is a Director of Andy Cook Cycling organising
corporate and charity rides as well as bike camps.
On table 29 we welcome Briony McManus who has given invaluable support to Mr Watty in
organising your Club luncheons for the last 5 years!
On table 26 a guest of Mr Luffey, is Adrian Williams who is Managing Director of Pashley
Cycles who have made quality hand-built British bicycles since 1926.
On table 6 as a guest of Old Wardle, we welcome Roger Wakeling, member of Antelope
Racing team and Cycling Time Trials organiser of National Closed-Circuit TT this year and
the last 8 years at Thruxton Circuit.
On table 16 as a guest of Henry, we welcome Kevin Parker, General Secretary of the
Manchester City supporters club for 23 years. It has over 300 branches worldwide and over
20,000 members! Kevin has been a season ticket holder for over 50 years and is proud to
see his club on top of the Premiership - again!
On table 15 as a guest of Stumpy and Smangle we are delighted to welcome Ted James,
founder of JE James Cycles and senior partner for over 60 years.
And finally we have 2 birthdays today – on table 2 guest of Job Trotter Happy Brthday to
Dave Morris, and our fellow member The Late Mr Bardell – Happy Birthday to you too Sir!