Chairman’s Piece

CHAIRMAN’S PIECE April 2020

I’d like to thank Chris Johnson for postponing the April edition of T.U.G and making some editorial changes in line with the unusual circumstances we are in, and giving me time to re-write my report.

I have just heard about the death due to Coronavirus of one of our members, Ian Hunter. Ian was one of our full members and his family have agreed to an article Ian wrote being published again in this month’s edition. Our thoughts go out to his family and wish them strength at this difficult time.

My original report talked about the BBQ, Richard’s rides and the committee needing more members but all that is irrelevant for now.

As I write this now I think of our older members and those with underlying health issues and hope with all my heart we will all ride together again as soon as restrictions allow.

Following the AGM there are two people I need to apologise to. Firstly Michel Couque who we neglected to re- elect to the committee. Michel is a valued member with many words of wisdom and a voice of reason at meetings. He was co-opted back onto the committee at the meeting last week. Secondly I should have thanked Bob Cowl for organising the midweek rides throughout the milder months. I apologise to both.

I’m struggling with the right words to say other than ‘stay safe’.

Editor: Please note that all normal EAMG activities, Group Nights, AGTs, Rides etc. , are suspended until the current restrictions are relaxed. Unfortunately this may take months rather than weeks. The Committee will be keeping contact online to review the developments. When it is all over I expect to see some VERY clean bikes!