A fierce headwind scuppered our attempt to cross Haytor, sending the group back to lower lanes; only Neil’s blow-out delayed the return. Earlier, Ashley, Paul and Philip had taken the harder Bagtor House route for an extra test.

A planned cinema trip to see Star Trek: Generations became a hastily arranged indoor games social when Michael fell ill; the swift change kept the evening intact and brought some unexpected friendly competition.

A sunny ride to Mamhead turned serious when a horse was startled on the descent to Humber, throwing its rider and leaving her with a fractured leg—a stark reminder to pass horses with care. Earlier, a beach game at Dawlish Warren ended with Budgy’s Aerobie vanishing into the sea.

An earlier-than-expected meet to catch the early showing led us to the cinema for Star Trek: Generations, where Picard joins forces with Kirk via the Nexus to stop Soran. Not the best of the Trek films, but a good night—except perhaps for Budgy, who now favours Babylon 5.

A relaxed run through Hembury Woods became a Buckland café outing, with a near miss with a squirrel and Tao joining at Holne Chase. The mood shifted when Paul fell while climbing, grazing his arm; Michael took him to Ashburton hospital while Budgy led the rest home.

Once everyone settled, we enjoyed a lively Give Us a Clue team miming contest: Julian’s side won by three points, and the Star Acting Award went to Kim Murray. The evening closed with members exploring a new computer game that let them play inside The Tortoise and the Hare.

Two Bow Bridges framed the day: after primroses and stiles on the Sharpham track we found the right one on the River Gara for a chilly lunch, overhearing bold plans for new bikes as Budgy fixed a puncture. Homeward, there was time for tea in South Brent.

Our final social of the season revolved around Master Blaster, a new five‑player Amiga take on Dynablasters; a magazine freebie that proved the highlight with extra collectables and brisk action, giving a lively, fitting close to our 1994/95 weekly meets.

An excellent afternoon ride to the Rising Sun tea-rooms included a lazy hour on the grass and at the play area. Tao polished off a dish of leftover cream, and on the return past Pitt Farm Michael’s front brake broke; he narrowly avoided a collision.

Perfect weather made the evening ride from Shipley Bridge across the moor via the Avon Dam and Cross Furzes a delight, ending with a careful final descent back to Buckfastleigh in near darkness.

With Michael and Julian away, Richard led the group through Holne to Spitchwick for a relaxed Frisbee break. On the return through Hembury Woods, Dayle crashed in spectacular style, but fortunately the only casualty was his bar end.