1. Welcome & Introductions.
Chris Warrell, Barry Mason, Ben Crowley, David Senior, John Clarke, Derek Mark (Treasurer), Julian Dobson (Coordinator, Chair), Stephen Craven, Andy Braben (website), Chris Le Breton, Mariah Robinson, Anthony Austin, Secretary + Planning), Lydian Meredith, Xoi Ly, Sarah Ellis. Apologies: Liz Delap, Ray Suomi.
2. Minutes for May 2006 approved.
Lydian said Item 4 should be amended to "...Lydian enquired about more easy- to medium paced rides." Matters arising, Item 5 (Planning), Anthony said he had not yet written to the Greenwich Old Royal Naval College Foundation seeking access through the college grounds for cyclists.
3. Planning.
Guards at the Old Royal Naval College appear to be letting cyclists through, Barry reported. Sustrans favours the perimeter shared use route inside the northern fence. Speakers said we should try to obtain cycling access on the main east-west road. AGREED Anthony to identify and write to individual members of the Foundation. Mention the Olympics.
Lydian said nothing had been done to instal bike racks in Greenwich centre, promised by the Council.
AGREED to write to the Council's Chief Executive and Cabinet Member for Transport asking about regular underspend on cycling facilities.
4. Bike Week.
Dr Bike and Information stall at Cutty Sark Gardens on June 17. Mariah to offer cycle training same day at Woolwich Sports Centre.
ACTION: Julian to obtain prize draw leaflets. Ben to obtain some LCC singlets.
5. Olympics.
Chris Le Breton enquired about plans for a bridge over the Thames at the Millennium Dome. Members said they had heard only of the Sustrans idea for one at Canary Riverside-Rotherhithe. Barry noted that the 55,000 "Olympic Family" of athletes and officials would be travelling between sites by car and bus. Out of a projected £1.4 billion only £8 million was to be spend on better cycling/walking infrastructure. He urged LCC and Sustrans to work together to press for permanent improvements for cyclists and pedestrians from the 2012 Olympics.
6. SPAH invitation.
This is an initiative within Greenwich Council to promote cycling and other exercise for health reasons.
ACTION: Lydian to reply saying we are interested.
7. Other Business.
AGREED Coordinator to discuss with Andy any requests for links between our website and other organisations/individuals, on a case by case basis.
8. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Coordinator's Report.
Julian said the year had not brought the results which our hard work had merited -- we were no further to getting sure access through the Royal Naval College, the bike racks were not yet installed, and the Mayor's Ride had not been supported in enthusiasm by the Council itself.
The CRIM process of cycle route inspections and consultations was time consuming but worthwhile.
The Olympics Committee sessions which we attended had so far focused more on events and sites north of the river.
Liz and Mariah were now qualified cycle trainers.
Maintenance classes had been run by Julian, Andy and Ray.
LibDem and Green candidates in the May 2006 local government elections had taken time to discuss their cycle agendas with Greenwich Cyclists.
The rides programme had been successful and was now linked with those organised by Southwark and Lewisham Cyclists.
Treasurer's Report
Derek thanked all who had helped raise funds and said the accounts had improved in 2005.
The accounting year had been moved to coordinate with the LCC. Acounts had been separated into Group Accounts and Grants to make matters impler.
As of December 31 2005 the Group Account held £1585.11. Of this £671.93 was unallocated, while the balace was allocated to various headings including hall hire, printing and postage. The Grants Account held £4022.19.
It was intended to spend some of the grants money on cycle training.
Chris Le Breton asked if any charge was made for cycle training and was told £5 for adults, £3 for children. He noted that providing cycle training for youngsters was extremely good PR for Greenwich Cyclists.
Proposed by John Clarke, seconded by Chris Warrell, Treasurer's Report approved.
The following appointments were made:
Andy Braben as Website Manager, proposed by Anthony, seconded by Lydian.
Lydian Pedal as Power Editor, proposed by Julian, seconded by Stephen.
Liz Delap as Training Officer, proposed by Andy, seconded by Chris Le Breton.
Anthony Austin as Planning Officer, proposed by Andy, seconded by Derek.
Derek Mark as Treasurer, proposed by John Clarke, seconded by Lydian.
Stephen Craven as Secretary, proposed by Julian, seconded by Chris Warrell.
Julian Dobson as Chair, proposed by Chris Le Breton, seconded by Andy.