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1. Welcome & Introductions
ulian Dobson (Chair), Anthony Austin, John Clarke, Stephen Craven, Liz Delap, Derek Mark, Barry Mason, Stuart Parkins, David Senior and Ray Suomi. Donald Anyiam in attendance. Apologies from Andy Braben

2.Minutes of Last Meeting.
Approved with one amendment (item 8 – the attack referred to involved serious but not fatal injuries).

3. Matters Arising.

• Liz said the cost of printing the vests for trainees was more than expected due to having to use a different supplier. 41 @ £2, total £82 +VAT.
• Anthony had reported the problem of foot tunnel lifts not being open throughout advertised hours to the Council – no response yet. A discussion ensued and it was agreed to ask all members via the e-group and Pedal Power to report any unannounced closures, and to carry out a survey of cyclist numbers at the next Pedal Power distribution. Action – Anthony. A related issue is cars blocking the cycle path adjacent to the Woolwich ferry access road. Don said the area in question belongs to the ferry operator and the Council is considering a solution.
• Anthony has not yet spoken to Rik Andrew. Barry can supply Anthony with Rik's e-mail address.
• Mayor's ride &ndsah; see item below.
• Julian has not yet received the maps.

4. Planning.
Thames Path
Don said the imminent CRIM on the Thames Path would focus on specific areas such as Creek Road, East Greenwich Industrial Zone around Lovell's Wharf, around the O2 (the LCN route around it is now definitive), and Woolwich Urban Village (Arsenal site) including provision of riverside paths within development land. Barry raised the question of continuity of the path at Lovell's Wharf during development work; any closure should be for a minimum period necessary, not throughout the contract as at Mast Quay. Agreed to draft a letter to the Council on this. Action – Stephen.

CRIMS/CRISPS
Don disagreed with the statement expressed at the previous meeting about the benefits or otherwise of CRIMS and CRISPS; he considers that improvements have been delivered as a result of them but it does take a couple of years for results to appear. The Council is working with TfL on trunk routes and will consult the group as a stakeholder on proposals for junctions.

Westminster Estate
TfL has invited funding bids for greenways and riverside paths which seems the ideal grant source for the estimated £1M cost of bridging the gap along the river wall. Bids have to be in by 25 March and need to be submitted by a local authority or similar. Our group would not qualify. Don said there would be no money for match funding and he would have to get approval from senior management to place the bid. The link remains in the Council's programme of works but unfunded as yet. The group expressed disappointment at this response and proposed writing to the Council (Peter Brooks) urging them to apply. Action – Anthony.

5. Rides
Ray asked for ride leaders for 17 and 24 March and 7 April to complete the forthcoming programme.

6. Events
Mayor's ride – 29 April
With the Mast Pond Wharf link now reopened the group could support the event. Janet (Greenwich Council co-ordinator) requests a ride leader, back-marker and marshals. Ray and Eric volunteered as back-markers and trouble-shooters. Don said two charities would be supported, details will be placed on the Council website. Action – Anthony to contact Janet and bring brochures next time. Action – Liz to get Bike Week leaflets for Mayor's Ride goodie bags.

Bike week – 16-24 June
A sub-group had held one planning meeting – report included below. One more leader is required for an afterworker ride on 18 June. Agreed that afterworkers from CSG should not start before 7pm.

Tour de France – 7-8 July
Nothing further to report at present.

7. Pedal Power
Julian introduced Stuart Parkins as the new editor and said the onus was on all members to produce copy for the publication. The previously stated aim of monthly issues in spring/summer and bimonthly (at least) at other times was reaffirmed. The deadline for the next Pedal Power is 14 March. Barry said the next deadline for getting inserts in London Cyclist (June issue) is 1 May. Stuart said he could get black & white printing done very cheaply.

8. Any Other Business
None

Present: Liz Delap, Stephen Craven, Derek Mark
Apologies: Ray Suomi

Programme provisionally agreed:

Another ride possibility:
London curiosities - daytime ride, led by Liz if time can be found at one of the weekends. It could be run on the first weekend if someone else is willing to lead one of the family rides.

Grant application
If we had a grant we could provide:
Quality publicity leaflets
Goody bags for children attending family rides, to include puncture repair kit, slap arm / leg band, bike stickers, LCC local map, water bottle, energy bar, TfL freebies.
Raffle prizes.
We should also approach Halfords to see if they will donate any prizes.
Some of food for picnic and BBQ
Action: Derek to initiate grant application and approach Halfords

Publicity
We will use:
Bike week website – Stephen has already investigated this, it is not live until March.
Flyers. – Julian has notepaper (we think) which can be used for printing.
Pedal Power &ndsah; We need an issue in early May (or late April) and early June.
Local freebie publications. Action Chris LeBreton
Flyers to be distributed on Mayor's ride.

Dr Bike
Could be run at start of family rides if we have volunteers to run it. ?? Julian, Andy, Maria ??

Raffle
A ticket to be issued free to anyone attending a ride. ? maximum of 5 tickets per person Big prize could be a voucher for a bike (or other use) at Evans or Halfords Other prizes could be bought out of a grant or donated. Eg track pump, lights, high-viz vest.
We need to check the new law concerning raffles. Action Liz

Other possible ride leaders
John Clarke, Julian, Anthony A, Andy B, Maria R, Craig. Action Liz

Next meeting.
Follow up progress at next monthly meeting and decide if and when another meeting is required.

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