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Not long to go
Soon be time to meet up in South Devon - let's hope the weather is as good as it is now!
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Last Post: Jun 14, 2023 5:10am
by Philip
by Philip
Devon 2023 dates
The dates are on the home page, they have had to "reset" in 2023 so are a week earlier than 2022 in effect.
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Last Post: Dec 15, 2022 2:36am
by Philip Duerden
by Philip Duerden
Devon Weekend coming up
Our reunion in Devon has been set for (middle weekend) 9th/10th July in 2022.
2022 will be our 46th Anniversary Reunion
See you soon
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Last Post: Jun 14, 2022 2:12am
by Philip Duerden
by Philip Duerden
Tradesmans Arms Stokenham
What a shame about the fire that has destroyed this centuries old pub, not to mention the residential properties adjoining it. Thankfully, no-one was injured in the blaze.
This is, of course, the second tragedy to befall the Tradesmans Arms in recent years, since t...
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Last Post: Sep 30, 2021 2:38pm
by Dave Mort
by Dave Mort
Pippin on TV (Again)
It would appear Pippin has finished the figurehead for the Cutty Sark and the TV cameras were there to see it being installed on the boat and interviewed him. BBC London News covered it on 14/6
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Last Post: Jun 16, 2021 4:41am
by Philip
by Philip
Pippin on TV
Wednesday evening on 20/1/21, Channel 5 : Tony Robinsons "The Secret Life of the Thames" TV series, aired an episode on the subject of the Cutty Sark Clipper. As some of you may know, Pippin has been commisioned to carve the new figurehead for the ship, and this epis...
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Last Post: Jan 20, 2021 11:49pm
by Beaver
by Beaver
Devon 2021
The dates are now on the web site for the proposed 2021 reunion - Covid permitting.
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Last Post: Jan 2, 2021 8:51am
by Philip Duerden
by Philip Duerden
Devon 2020
This big question is WILL THEY ALLOW THE PUBS TO OPEN?
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Last Post: Jul 19, 2020 6:30am
by Philip Duerden
by Philip Duerden
Merry Xmas
A very happy Xmas to all club members
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Last Post: Dec 14, 2019 5:59am
by Philip Duerden
by Philip Duerden
The Cricket Inn
For those of you who know the Cricket with Nigel and Rachel as Landlords, I am very sorry to inform you of the unexpected, sad passing of Nigel last Friday 22 March. No further details at the moment.
Cheryl.
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Last Post: Mar 27, 2019 2:13pm
by Miss Cheryl Watk...
by Miss Cheryl Watk...
Far and wide
Considering we were a Hayes and Ruislip based club a number of members have spread their wings and moved away it seems, where I have recently joined the exodus and am living in Colyford Devon (still 1.5 hours by road away from Beesands).
So, if you have left R...
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Last Post: Dec 10, 2018 4:25pm
by Mal Tibby
by Mal Tibby
New Web Site
I am in the process of re-writing the web site
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Last Post: Nov 7, 2018 9:35am
by Philip Duerden
by Philip Duerden
I do wonder if we still want this web site
Traffic is minimal.....should I close it down?
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Last Post: Jun 14, 2018 2:17am
by Philip
by Philip
Devon 2017
Looks like there will be a few of us down in Devon this year, but sadly the last person to post on this board will be missing.....RIP mate
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Last Post: Jun 14, 2017 5:43am
by Philip Duerden
by Philip Duerden
Where are they now?
In recent years, during our annual gatherings in Devon, our musings over a few pints have led us to listing the characters who were either club members, or folks from other freindly bike groups ; chiefly from Wales and Bristol.
Here is a list of untraced members and...
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Last Post: Jan 25, 2017 12:18pm
by Philip
by Philip
Where is Gervaise?????
Is Gervaise still living in Yeading? Last I knew he was living in Lothian Avenue, just off Yeading Lane.
Anyone know?
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Last Post: Dec 24, 2015 2:58am
by Martin Brooks ak...
by Martin Brooks ak...
Robin Hood
Funny guy, alway entertaining and could snore for England
RIP mate
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Last Post: Apr 25, 2010 9:13am
by Beaver
by Beaver
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone!!
This year I'm message you because, for the first time for 4 years, I'm confidence with my spelling...ish! I'm walking ok with no walking stick, 1000m in 45mins... , I'm talking good..ish. Di and I divorced, I live...
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Last Post: Dec 22, 2009 1:09pm
by Mal Tibby
by Mal Tibby
Devon 2009
I known "Devon" isn't over for all of you yet but I had a great time, especially the barbecue somewhere in the middle of the visit. I have just ridden home and been less wet in the shower!
Still, to quote Mr Sheraton "Happy Days"!
Cheers,
Steve
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Last Post: Aug 4, 2009 11:44am
by Steve Morgan
by Steve Morgan
New e-mail addy
Hi people,
New e-mail addy:
maltibby@hotmail.co.uk
Don't send emails to old addy 'cos it's buggered!
Mal.
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Last Post: Nov 27, 2008 5:49am
by Mal Tibby
by Mal Tibby
devon hols 08
yes ,i will be down again last week in july.rirst week in aug,as usuall,still got the beema,but just bought an 'AIXAM'car,I must be getting old,feeling the cold.or being ****** off being wet--1 of the 2,any way I will be staying at the usuall campsite by slapton...s...
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Last Post: Apr 13, 2008 1:43pm
by Philip
by Philip
Devon 2007
Hi all,
I hope to be in Devon this Summer for 3 nights (Fri 27th - Sun 29th July). Then again for another 4 nights from Saturday 11th August.
Just been down to see Paul, Cheryl and Sam during half-term, there was no shingle beach at Beesands (washed away by a Wes...
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Last Post: May 15, 2007 3:49pm
by Beaver
by Beaver
2007 Plans
Phil, I know it must be a bit soul destroying as you probably think you're shouting into an empty void, not even an echo for response! Thanks for keeping this going and here's a little insight into some of my plans for this year.
Sometime in next 2-3 months I'll...
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Last Post: Feb 28, 2007 4:07am
by Beaver
by Beaver
Old photo's....
Can you e-mail me any old photo's you may have of me please? Thank you!
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Last Post: Dec 28, 2006 8:12am
by Mal
by Mal
Thank you!
Thank you for the Freedom Riders t-shirt at xmas! Brilliant!!!
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Last Post: Dec 28, 2006 8:03am
by Mal
by Mal
Does anyone have a photo from 1995 reunion outside Cricket (also in Cyril's book)
Hi all,
Does anyone who attended the 1995 reunion in Devon have a copy of the Group Photo taken outside The Cricket with Cyril and Margaret? This was the year they retired.
I remember that a few people did take photos, Cyril also got someone to take one with his ca...
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Last Post: Nov 8, 2006 4:49am
by Beaver
by Beaver
Missing people
I wonders about starting a page for "does anyone know where so and so is now.
Any thoughts
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Last Post: Oct 30, 2006 1:55pm
by Beaver
by Beaver
Andover......
Can anyone write a page giving details of the Andover tie in?
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Last Post: Oct 30, 2006 1:51pm
by Beaver
by Beaver
No one adding anything to FRMCC site
Hi all,
Is anyone else going to contribute to the FRMCC site that Phil has spent a lot of time and effort on?
Surely someone must have some photos, or can even complete their profile on the site.
Cheers,
Beaver
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Last Post: Sep 27, 2006 10:45am
by EEL
by EEL
Great Weekend In Devon
What a great weekend in Devon (well longer for some), just a shame about the weather. Seeing all those old faces from so long ago was just really strange. Of course some folk have not changed a bit, but others.....wow!!!
Has anyone got any good pictures, mine sadl...
Views: 547 Replies: 1
Last Post: Aug 25, 2006 8:16am
by Beaver
by Beaver
New site, new board
Hi
Welcome to the Freedom Riders London message board.
After a false start I now have got a site going, what follows next is a lot of hard work to make it in to something, and for that I need you!!
Views: 559 Replies: 1
Last Post: Aug 25, 2006 8:12am
by Beaver
by Beaver
Frank's on the Web!
I know I have email'd some of you about this, but I happened to stumble across this site:-
www.herts-ncc.com/Frank.htm
I have email'd Phil some photos.....hope others do the same.
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Last Post: Aug 24, 2006 12:40pm
by Beaver
by Beaver
