The first 2 ride outs of the year were just over a week apart.

First one was on 24th April to Ma Bakers near Whitchuch who opened specially for the 15 of us to ride down as a group then return under our own steam. 

This was followed on 2nd May by a meet up at MES Powersports in Deeside, the New Yamaha dealer, who were holding an open evening then 11 continued for a 2 hour ride around North East Wales.

Thanks to Derek for leading the rides and everyone who has enjoyed them so far. More to follow.

A very well attended Annual General Meetings addressed and presented by our Chairman, Steve Hunter. A small change in some of the Committee with a new Treasurer Andy Churchill taking over from the long service by outgoing Treasurer John Temple. We also have a change of minutes secretary for our Committee meetings with Mike Hurst leaving the committee. Also retiring after many years in post is Steve Lord who has guided our social media platforms. The 2023 minutes and accounts and changes to the Committee were approved by the Members, with thanks, applause and best wishes to those stepping down.

We then moved on to the prize giving and awards section of the evening.

The Pete Lovett Award for outstanding contribution by a council member was awarded to Chief Observer Dave Rees. This was in recognition for the amount of work and effort Dave has given to development of our new website and email system, well deserved Dave.

Then Dave himself presented the Pat Goodison award for commitment and dedication by an associate to Steve Roberts. Congratulations Steve, well done!

The Associate Of The Year award was presented by Hadyn Abbey, Associate Coordinator, to Sophie Sharpe and Greg Eaton. It’s the first time this award has been shared but much deliberation was given to trying to come up with one name. In the end we couldn’t separate them for their commitment, effort and club support. Well done Greg and Sophie.

Last but not least, the Observer of the year award was given to Derek Jeffries our Deputy Chief Observer. Derek’s commitment and willingness to always help out and observe sometimes with little notice was above and beyond expectations, thank you Derek, well deserved.

Once the AGM was officially closed a social evening ensued with much laughter and not all conversations being about tyres or heated gloves!

The evening was also a great opportunity to meet some of our new Associate members in person - we are looking forward to seeing them at all our future meetings and events.

A very well attended November Club night with a talk by Derek Arnold about the history of Cammell Laird's Ship Building in Birkenhead. 

Really interesting to hear of the very many innovative designs in technology and engineering led by "Larids" brought to life by Derek.

Our Chairman was also able to present Associate Test Certificates to Hazel Coyle, Greg Eaton and Chris Houghton 

October club night last night saw WAM member presentations on the IAM Skills Day from Rob Cooper who volunteers as a coach for IAM on the track and Stuart Camsey who took part on one of the days during the summer. There were also Associate certificates presented as well. Well done to Stuart Long and Simon Mountney, with Simon obtaining a F1RST during his test. Stuart and Simon where presented their advanced rider certificates from club chairman Steve Hunter. 

A great turn out for a really informative presentation on all things suspension by Teut Wiehn of TW Suspension Tech. 

Thank you Teut

We also took the opportunity to congratulate and present certificates were also presented by Deputy Chief Observer Derek Jeffries to John Roe who passed his Masters test with a Distinction. Sophie Sharpe and Glen Buttler who passed their Advanced tests with a F1RST. Well done John, Sophie and Glen!