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[Weather: bright and blustery with showers at lunchtime. Luke Whiting only got one attendance point instead of the usual three because he only joined the ride near the end. Met Torbay Section at Bickington, repairing a puncture. Harry puncture on the way to Haytor. Road through Manaton, Heatre Cross then on to Shapley Farm where tookshelter from shower for lunch. Happy, friendly atmosphere. Majority decided to abandon ride across the open moor so we returned to Widecombe for refreshments, collected Luke from Leusdon (too tired to come earlier), home via Spitchwick and Hembury (several acorn fights). Buckfastleigh by 4.40. Tao lost his chance of getting the Sunday Ride attendance trophy today.]

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[Last evening ride of the season. Dean, Nurston, Skerraton Down. Jeremy started leading group the wrong way in the dark - redeemed himself by helping to find the wall (used for guidance) with his new light. Home via Cross Furzes. Crofters by 8.45. Weather fine, 11 degrees. Michael gave free hot drinks all round.]

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[Weather: sunny and perfect. Short route to Rising Sun. Julian had 2 pieces of gateau. Spent an hour and a quarter there chatting and playing Volleyball. Laughed at Ken's Moulton bike. New footpath across the fields. Found three more tracks on the way home. Buckfastleigh by 5.50.]

The election of the Section officials was as follows:

Section Secretary - Michael Jones
Section Delegate - Martin Hills
Treasurer - Julian Duquemin
Publicity Officer - Dayle Guy

The following local publicity representatives were elected:

TOTNES - Ashley Loder
PAIGNTON - Craig McCracken
TORQUAY - Andrew Guy
NEWTON ABBOT - Carrie Burgess
ASHBURTON TOWN - Philip Stone
ASHBURTON SCHOOL - Paul Oakley
BUCKFASTLEIGH - Phillip Oakley
SOUTH BRENT - John Hayes

A number of motions were considered, all proposed by the Section Committee:

A: That the Section, recognising the enormous value of its members being able to use computer equipment and games owned by the Dart Computer Club during Friday socials, Saturday informal socials and after many cycle rides, should make a donation of £90 towards Computer Club funds on the understanding that all Computer Club equipment and games will then be made freely available to CTC members during the coming year.

The motion was carried.

B: That the entry charge to all Friday social activities should be increased to 40p to ensure that further donations of perhaps £20-£30 per year may be made to the Computer Club for as long as members continue to use the equipment.

Dayle noted that no contribution was being made towards the cost of Michael’s electricty bills, but Michael said that he was happy to continue making no charge for electricity for the coming year.

There was some discussion about raising the charge to 50p, but it was generally agreed that this may prevent some youngsters from attending.

The motion was carried.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

1. An ice-skating social and a swimming social were proposed for Plymouth Pavillions. Michael said he would include these in the spring programme if possible.

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting closed at 8.45pm.

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[Dean Prior, South Brent. No-one at Avonwick pick-up. Peaceful on footpath. Michael kept getting sticks in his wheel. Idyllic lunch by river in wood. Michael, Neil & Tom had lunch on log. Michael got splashed by Neil. Tom crawled out to buy some chocolate. Explored, then disused railway line to Loddiswell station. On to Topsham Bridge then Michael's derailleur became severely damaged. Refilled water bottles at Peter's house. Tom and Philip had a water fight. Michael puncture near Avonwick station. Copper Kettle café at South Brent closed so bought refreshments from newsagents. Neil broke chain. Tom did very well. Weather: very warm for time of year.]

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[Melanie was a german exchange friend, possibly of Richard. Check attendance list against Julian's sheet. Computer games.]

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[Weather: periodic drizzle. Welcome to Oliver Lindley, out for his first ride with us. Luke Whiting turned up late. Dean Prior, Bloody Pool, Shipley Bridge. Reservoir full and overflowing. Electric fence proved not to be electrified. Moor not as soggy as Budgie had predicted. Philip did some "moor surfing" at Water Oak Corner. Back to Cross Furzes.]

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[The River Wild video - very popular, no-one had seen it before.]

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[New rider. Julian puncture at Bickington. Met Harry near Bovey. Gappah. Rabbit on barbed wire. Ashcombe. Lovely countryside. Stopped to ride course of pipeline. Harry puncture. Had lunch on new track. Returned to Dawlish Water road, into Dawlish. Hot doughnuts. Met Exeter A-Section. Budgie chain broke. Met Tao. Fed ducks. Budgie washed hands. Julian led group wrong way; MJ, Philip and Budgie waited 10 mins for them to return then followed them. Returned through Luton, Ideford, Ugbrooke House (more acorn throwing) - lots of pheasants, ducks and heron. Chudleigh Mill café. Home via Blackpool and Bickington, Buckfastleigh by 5.25. Weather dry with few sunny periods. Craig up one hour early by mistake.]

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[Extra social for bicycle repairs.]