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You may remember we had a Willesden CC afternoon out at the at the wonderful Lexi Cinema in Willesden to watch a film about the life of Marco Pantani.

Well, the Lexi have very thoughtfully contacted me to give me the heads up that Graeme OBree will be there in person this weekend to host a Q&A session after his film “Battle Mountain:  the Graeme Obree Story”. The Q&A will be chaired by the BBC’s Countryfile presenter, Charlotte Smith.  And they are bringing along “The Beastie”, which is the bike Graeme used in his speed attempts.

The screening is on Sunday, 3 April, at 5:45. The Lexi is a superb little cinema of about 50 seats based in Kensal Rise, which is right in the heart of Willesden. The cinema is run as a charity donating 100% of its profits to charity and is staffed by local volunteers. It also has a very well stocked bar too, so it couldn’t be better.

Nearest tube station is Kensal Green (Bakerloo and Overground lines) and Kensal Rise (Overground line). There is Bus stop right outsie the cinema for routes 187, 52, 6 and 302. Free parking available in nearby streets too.

There is more info/booking link here:  https://thelexicinema.co.uk/film/battle-mountain

John Davies

The club monthly meeting will commence at 8.00 p.m in the Club House of Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Minet Park on Friday 1 April.   Club officers who are unable to attend please send me your apologies and a report if you have one.  

Plus, Friday night training returns starting at 5.30 p.m. onwards led by Ray Kelly.

See you there – Wendy Mears  

All

I am now taking entries from Willesden members for the above Time trial event. Please let me know if you wish to enter along with your PB for a 25.

Regards

Mick Paddington. Willesden CC TT Sec

Just before Christmas Gladys Purdy received a parcel containing womens’ cycling clothing and along with a very pleasant letter from Claire Beckwith who was a member of our cycling club some years ago.

There will be a training session on Friday 4 March starting at 5.30 p.m. for those who want to cycle on the track with bright lights and the Turbo session starts at 7.00 p.m. 

The monthly meeting will follow at 8.00 p.m in the Club House of Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Minet Park.  Club officers who are unable to attend then please send me a report if you have one.  Many thanks.  Wendy Mears  

The following proposal was voted in at the AGM in December and it was unanimously carried to amend the first sentence of rule 1.12
FROM:
Current wording : “A member after attaining 21 years continuous membership shall be entitled to free life membership”
TO:
Proposed amendment to 1.12 : “A member after attaining 21 years continuous membership from the age of 18 shall be entitled to free life membership”

Subs are now overdue and a penalty of £2 should be added when making payment.

It would much be appreciated if you could let us know if you will not be rejoining the club via the following email address: recruitment@willesdencyclingclub.org.uk