Taff did a really good job of organising this year’s event at the Wilton Court Hotel. The hotel put on a really good spread for the 54 odd people who turned up with exceptional service.
Our Guests of honour were unable to attend, which left us with the decision of who to replace them with. One quick phone call later had Matt Heaman of the Forest cycling club secured.
Once the splendid meal was over, Taff said his words (thinking about it, he said his words several times), introducing Matt. One got the impression Matt was delighted to have been chosen for the job as he was like a dog with 10 tails….
Once the splendid meal was over, Taff said his words (thinking about it, he said his words several times), introducing Matt. One got the impression Matt was delighted to have been chosen for the job as he was like a dog with 10 tails….
Matt recalled some of his experiences of the Ross club over the years he’s known us, before trying to explain how and what Ross time is to everyone. We now know that it could soon be an international standard around the world.
Then the nitty gritty of the evening started, with Matt and myself doing a double act presenting the certificates and trophies.
Wobbly Bob got the mention I promised after forgetting him last year. The proudest person to pick anything up was Matthew Fallon's mum, who picked up his certificate on his behalf.
Bill Reay picked up the trophy for winning the blue category in the 753 competitions.
Wayne Mason won the green category trophy in the 753 competitions
Will Bevan took the Yellow 753 trophy and the handicap cup
Jerry Roberts took his usual Hill Climb trophy & the Cross Ash Mountain 25 cup. I suspect he may have a little more competition next time though.
Colleen Mullarkey won the Ladies Best all rounder. Charlie Bowden won the Junior Best all rounder. The main Pot chasing champion was Alan Cook
He won –753 Red Category
Senior Best all rounder
Vets Best all rounder
Don Woodman 25 Cup
Jack Morgan 10 Cup
The Abergavenny & Back Cup
25 cup
50 cup
100 cup
Matthews cup for fastest vet on standard in a 25.
New for this year was the Riders' Rider Cup, as voted by the whole club. This years winner was Cookie well done fella
The Hall cup was won by Derek Hill for his contribution to club life.
The final award was the entertainment award. Cookie came so close to winning this one as well, but Dave Harwood just sneaked in the win having lost his bottle in the Aber & back, then letting everyone know about it for the next 4 months. I’m willing to bet he mentions it again before the 1st anniversary of losing it. 
Is it a fish story or meditation?
If the wind changes direction your face will stay like that!
Bill resting his eyes during Matt's speech
The sign of a good evening!
Last of all a big thank you to
Revolutions in Ross
Climb-on- Bikes in Hereford
Echelon Cycles in Pershore
for their kind donations to this years Raffle
