Notes from Wheelers Meeting held on 10 March 2004
at Wharf Cycles, Westferry Road E14
Present:
Owen Pearson (chair), Keith Jones, Gary Cummins, Carol Gray, Steve Collins
Apologies: Caroline Fenton, Dave Allison, Kerry Noble, Steve Bradley
1. Introductions
All introduced themselves.
2. Matters arising from last meeting, 11 February 2003
Thames Gateway Cycling Strategy actions still be completed.
3. Newsletter, Media & Website
Newsletter:
ACTIONS:
• Carol and Steve to produce newsletter.
Media:
ACTIONS:
• All to pass on any press coverage of CC banner stunt they have kept to Kerry.
4. Finances
Dave has produced a 2003 financial report as requested by the LCC. In doing this has also changed our financial year to run from January to December.
5. Bike Buddy & Cycle Training Scheme
Re-launch of the scheme to begin on 19 April.
Distribute publicity material to health centres, surgeries etc.
Kerry to interview some of the scheme members as a basis for a press release.
ACTIONS:
• Carol to produce cover letter to be sent out with scheme publicity material.
• Steve C/Owen to produce poster.
• Owen/Caroline to pass on contact details of suitable scheme members to Kerry.
• Kerry to produce press release.
6. Workshop & Bike Re-Cycling
Workshop:
Very busy February workshop with 12 attendees.
The next workshop is on 27 March 2004 - its first birthday. Gary to give touring talk from 12pm.
ACTIONS:
• Keith to produce list of bicycle spare parts to buy with funding money.
• Kerry to issue press release before/after event?
7. Campaigning
Cycle Carriage on DLR: John Biggs has forwarded his replies from correspondence with the DLR and during Mayors question time. It would seem unlikely that the DLR's position on not allowing cycle carriage is to change. They are however happy to meet with Wheelers to discuss the matter further.
ACTIONS:
• Owen to organise a meeting with DLR.
8. Borough Traffic Schemes
Cable Street: Our request for a stop line at the Watney Street junction was tabled by Ashraf Ali at a recent LCN+ meeting. We are unaware of any further action being taken.
LCN+ Routes 9 & 16 - Hackney Cyclists have asked for our comments on these routes. Carol volunteered to go on the site visit and give feedback to the group.
ACTIONS:
• Carol to liaise with Hackney Cyclists.
9. AGM
Agenda for AGM on 14 April discussed. Location ideally to be Limehouse Town Hall. Agreed to ask Patrick Field to give an after-meeting talk and then to hold a short social event. Philip Loy, LCC Cycling Development Officer has already agreed to attend and will help with chairing the committee elections.
Committee positions up for re-election are:
Management committee: Co-ordinator, Secretary (currently vacant), Treasurer.
Other posts: Campaigns Officer (currently vacant), Press Officer, Newsletter Editor, Rides & Socials Co-ordinator, Events Co-ordinator, Workshop Co-ordinator.
All are welcome to put their names forward for nomination to these posts.
ACTIONS:
• Owen to "book" Limehouse Town Hall.
• Owen to "book" Patrick Field.
• Committee officers to compile reports to present at AGM.
10. Rides, Socials & Events
Upcoming rides on the website diary page soon and next issue of newsletter.
ACTIONS:
• Steve to forward ride dates to Carol and Owen.
Events:
Carol had been in contact with the local Age Concern group. They are holding are "Ageing Well, Living Well" event on 1 April. All agreed for us to attend and have an information stall.
ACTIONS:
• Keith, Carol and Owen to organise.
11. AOB
• Post meeting note: 19 March, Owen to attend London-wide launch of "good going", the travel awareness scheme developed by LBTH. He will give a message of support for the LBTH scheme that Wheelers are partners of.
The meeting closed at 8:50pm and most headed to The Grapes on Narrow Street.
Next meeting - the AGM: 7.00pm, 14 April, Limehouse Town Hall.
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