Notes of meeting 2 April
Present: 21attending, see attendance sheet
Notes
1. Introductions
Introductions and welcome to all new members.
2. Note of previous meeting
Agreed
3. Pedal Power
The meeting discussed whether to expand the newsletter to A3. On balance the meeting decided to stick to the existing format.
4. Cycling Strategy and LCN+
Frequent reminders to the Cycling Officer has elicited no response! This is now critical as the Council will soon have to decide on LCN+ priorities. Douglas said he would chase [note success – we’ve been offered dates !]. Douglas
LCC is running a meeting on 3 April to agree approach to Transport for London. Barry will attend to lobby for Plumstead – Central London priority.
5. Application to Dept for Transport
We have submitted an application to the DfT for funding for a project to encourage cycling at Eltham Green School. (See March meeting notes for details). Proposal was scaled down due to onerous match-funding requirements but received good support from Schools Travel Plan Co-ordinator, Eltham Green School, Councillors Brooks and Challis and the South Greenwich Regeneration Agency.
Nick is pursuing some additional funding options to assist the project (EAZ suggested). Nick
Result of bid will be announced in June.
6. AGM and elections
Our AGM will take place in June, and LCC Co-ordinator, Simon Brammer will attend to oversee the elections.
It was suggested that we organise a buffet and pay bar at the end of the AGM to celebrate the first three successful years. Agreed £200 for this.
Barry repeated his intention to stand down as co-ordinator. He asked for indications whether anyone would be prepared to stand instead. Hilary said she was considering it.
Karen and Barry circulated a document reflecting the structure of our organisation and duties for each of the posts, for discussion before the AGM.
Suggestions included:
Karen will circulate the document via the e-list and collate responses/amend the document for discussion at next meeting. Karen M.
All posts will have to be filled (job share welcome) so please consider volunteering. all
7. Bike Week
GC will receive maximum grant £1500 from the LCC for Bike week events. Theme is encouraging under-represented cyclists to get on their bikes. Our proposal includes professional trainers to act as mentors for new cyclists joining our rides., such as marketing, some training and support, plus marketing materials. Also events in run up.
Julian to run more maintenance classes 30 April, then 7, 14 and 21 May @ the Forum. Julian
A Dr Bike in Bike week a possibility – with a stall in Greenwich Market to promote our activities?
Karen checking out Tower Hamlets Cycle Treasure Hunt.
Karen will convene a sub-group to organise and deliver the programme. Volunteers needed Karen M., Hilary, Kate, Barry, Johnathan, Julian, Pete
8. Rides Programme
Locks, Docks ride on 13 April is cancelled – impossible due to Marathon.
Loads of rides on the website with more to add.
16 people now booked to go to Bala in Wales over the late August Bank Holiday weekend (featuring the Wild Wales ride).
9. Finances
Our balance is £700 in the bank with no bills outstanding.
10. Any Other Business
Saturday 5 July, Millennium Village event. Moat Housing will pay for us to provide Octo-bike and activities for all-abilities cycling. Will tie in with easy ride around the Peninsula.