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Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Mayfest 2023
Published: April 14, 2023
May 15th-18th
Crickhowell
Headquarters, The Old Rectory Country Hotell, Llangattock.
Cycling tours around the Breckon Beacons, Lanthony Priory, Capel-y-Finn, Hay on Wye, Talybont and the Monmothshire and Brecon Canal.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Cambodia-Laos
Published: September 23, 2022
A new entry in Foreign Tours has been published and Tour of Iceland is in preparation
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Mayfest 2022
Published: August 29, 2022
Information on the 4 tours around Ludlow have now been published
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Christmas Dinner 2021
Published: May 26, 2022
Star Cafe Eccleshall
8 members enjoyed a break from Covid
Derek Everton, Dave Tipper, Alan Conlan, Peter Hambley, Bob Beaman and Bob Baker
Judy Hitchens enjoying her lunch
Alan Preston took the photograph
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
James Brindleys Canal
Published: September 2, 2021
A 25 mile cycle ride along the Trent and Mersey Canal on Saturday 11th September 2021
Route:
Stone Whitebridge Industrial Estate 9.30
Plume of Feathers Inn 2-7 miles
Wedgwood New Factory 3-4
Trentham Lock 3.7I
Incinerator 6.2
Etruria Musem and Canal Junction 8.6
Wedgwood Old Round Tower
Middleport Pottery
Westport Lake 11.6
Harecastle Tunnel 12.6 miles
Return to Whitebridge 25 miles
Peter Hambley, Ros. Powell and Alan Conlan at Etruria Museum
Alan Preston, Peter Hambley and Ros. Powell at Westport Lake
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Millmeece Pumping Station Latest News
Published: August 25, 2021
Flywheel of Steam Pumping Engine
Coal Screw Feeder
Boiler Lagging and Economisers
Cornish Boiler
Visit by Peter Hambley and Alan Conlan on 14th August 2021 prior to first steaming for 10 years
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Millmeece Pumping Station
Published: August 8, 2021
Grand Opening Weekend
The first steaming operation for ten years following the restoration of the Cornish boilers.
14th August + Yesteryear Rally
15th August + Classic Motorcycle Rally
Open Days
18th & 19th September + General Interest Rally
16th & 17th October + Yesteryear Rally
Opening times for our Steaming Days and Rally Event Dates: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Picnic Area Light Refreshments Only on Rally Events And Open Day Days
Wheelchair Access to the Station and Toilets
Regret No Dogs Allowed In Buildings
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Diamond Wedding
Published: July 29, 2021
Mayfest friends with Michael and Christine Evans at Welshpool 2002
Wishing you a very happy Anniversary 2021
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Second Octogenarian Charity Ride
Published: June 18, 2021
Peter Hambley and Alan Conlon have successfully completed the RAF A Rides Global 2021 Charity Ride.
We have had two years when it has been difficultto raise money for the RAF Association. Collctions in the street or supermarkets have been stopped because of the restrictions whilst the demands on the Charity for veterans, widows, serving personnel and their dependants have increased.
A two day collection for the Wings Appeal at a supermarket would normally raise about £700.This year to make up for the shortfall the Newcastle under Lyme Branch and friends have supported the RAF A Rides goes Global.
Two riders Peter Hambley and Alan Conlon completed the 35 mile ride last Saturday at Waltham in the Wolds, Leicestershire.A full report with pictures can be seen on: www.//justgiving.com/fundraising/Peter-Hambley1
Currently £650 has been raised with further pledges outstanding.On behalf of the Branch please accept our gratefull thanks.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Second Octogenarian Charity Ride
Published: June 18, 2021
Peter Hambley life member of RAF A and Chairman of the Newcastle under Lyme Branch will on Friday 4th of June join the RAFA Rides Global at Waltham in the Wolds, Leicester attempting a cycle challenge raising money for the Wings Appeal.
Peter, a life long racing and touring cyclist completed National Service in the RAF 1957 to1959 and represented RAF Yatesbury and Technical Training Command in successful winning RAF cycle racing championships. When he was not racing he was on duty as a Junior Technician air radar fitter working with Bomber Command Victors at RAF Honington. Now aged 85 he hopes to complete the 35 miles in 4 hours.