02/07/2010 by Simeon Orme.

It always nice to get an e-mail from the RSF new membership secretary say that membership as gone up again! We now have 592 members and 222 of these members live in the North West of England.

Also the RSF team at York Cycle Show did well signing up 3 full members and 2 family members, so well done to all those members help man the stand over the weekend.

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27/05/2010 by Simeon Orme.

The York Cycle Show is on 19th to 20th June and this year our General Secretary is looking for alot members to help man Rough-Stuff Fellowship stand at this two day event on the racecourse in York.

I use to be expert on stand, has I was stand manager for about five years so here whats involve:

• We need a member pick up the stand from the General Secretary home at Lancaster and transport it across to York and help put up the stand on the Friday evening or Saturday Morning. The stand will fit into large hatchback with the backseat down with no problems, you will able claim cost any fuel use taking the stand across York back from the Fellowship and also several benefits you do get vehicle pass to get on to showground and park next to the show area, once the stand is up you be able look around the trade area before the general public is allow in!
• We need two members to put up the stand on Friday evening or Saturday morning which take about 30 minutes to do.
• We need several members help man stand between 10.30 to 18.30 on the Saturday and between 10.30 to 16.30 on the Sunday. You will answering questions from the general public about the RSF like what is it like to go on local group ride etc, selling badges to members and signing up new members. So if spare a hour or more please get in touch Peter our General Secretary.
• We need member to act stand manger over the weekend, this would involve sorting out rota of voluteers to man the stand, banking any cash taken over the show, forwarding any new membership forms to the new membership secretary and forwarding set of accounts of what been sold to assistant treasurer. You need be there over both days and it took me about two to three hours to sort the financial mess out afterwards.
• We need a member to pick up the stand and store it till year’s York Cycle Show.

If you think you can help with any of the above please get in touch with Peter our General Secretary on (01524) 383593 as soon as possible.

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24/02/2010 by Simeon Orme.

It nice to see that membership levels have stay at around 580 members mark over past few months and stands at 579 members and hopeful with warmer weather that comes with Spring, we will get more new folk coming out on local group rides in the North West of England and other parts of the UK which will push the membership levels over the 600 members mark.

Its also interesting note that the club does have 13 members living in the USA and one member living in Canada, maybe a member living over there would like to organize yearly ride so that you can all meet up!

I f you interest in organize a ride in the UK for the club please get in touch with your local area group secretary or if you do not live near a local area group, Peter our General Secretary would like here about your ideals for rides, you can contact him on 01524-383 593

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17/12/2009 by Simeon Orme.

Its nice to see that membership of the Rough-Stuff Fellowship stand at 580 members, this as been the highest its been for some time! It would be great to see the membership stand at 600 members at the start of 2010, so if you looking for christmas present for someone interest in off-road cycling or mountain biking why not buy them membership of the Rough-Stuff Fellowship for Christmas, you can find out more about joining here.

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24/07/2009 by Simeon Orme.

Some sad news Alan died earlier on this week. He was 84 and suffering from cancer.

Alan did a great deal of work for the Rough-Stuff Fellowship over the years both as Route Librarian and Chairman. He also wrote many articles in cycling magazines publicising the RSF.

If knew Alan you may like add a few words about him in the comments box below.

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14/07/2009 by Simeon Orme.

Spa Cycles of Harrogate are now offering a range of special discounts to Rough-Stuff Fellowship members initially these will be on Dawes Bikes  and Carradice range. You can call them on 01423-887003 or e-mail them at sales@spacycles for more details. You should be able save more than cost of your RSF membership on single purchase.

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16/04/2009 by Simeon Orme.

I am sure you will want to join me in formally thanking the two key people for a very successful Easter Meet at Hawes this year, I am referring of course to:

1. Peter who found the venue did all the organising with the hotel and ensured behind the scenes everything went smoothly.
2. Frank who not just does his President bit superbly but also judged and presented the photo competition.

Thank to you both

Steve (The Chairman).

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16/04/2009 by Simeon Orme.

Know one came forward to take over the Public Relations Officer position on the national committee, so if you interest in taking on more active role in the RSF why not contact the chairman Steve Griffith on 0208-346-5215 for more information. Steve Gregson was confirm by the AGM has the Advertising Manager. Chris and jill Bolton have taken over from Clem has the Route Librarian for the UK and Europe. Clem (E. D. Clements) was elected by AGM has the new Vice-President taking over from Chris Wallace after her three year term has one of RFS’s three Vice-Presidents  ended at the AGM.

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04/03/2009 by Simeon Orme.

I have been contacted by Nick Thorne at Lake District National Parks to assist with attaining some information as to the usage of Walna and Garburn Passes by cyclists prior to 1930.

I’m sure that there must be many members with stories and maybe even photos of activities in these areas at this time.

If you are able to help with this or collect some information or suggest if any other member (perhap not on email) who may have information please contact me at pro@rsf.org.uk and I will pass the information onto Nick.

Barrie Usherwood (Rough-Stuff Fellowship Public Relations Officer)

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14/02/2009 by Simeon Orme.

Its always nice hear about members who have move on to the big cycling club in the sky have remember the Rough-Stuff Fellowship in their legacy like the late Cis George has done leaving the club £3,000

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