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RUNS LIST & NEWSLETTER PRESIDENT: MRS. P. GRAHAM n Secretary: Mrs. M. Hamilton-Walding Tel. 01323 652377 o i t a e-mail: [email protected] s i n a Group names & Contacts: g r H & R = Hastings & Rother - Marian Jones (mob.) 07788 570658 o ’ s Mdwk = Midweek - Andy Cackett Email: [email protected] Tel. 01892 750563 t s i l S & N = Seaford & Newhaven - Ann Rix, 3 Sutton Drove, Seaford. BN25 3EU. Tel. 01323 894283 c y c l Editor & Webmaster: David Rix Email: [email protected] a n Website: www.eastsussexctc.org.uk Photos: East Sussex CTC on Flickr & Google+ o i t a n s ’ Programme for K U e February & March 2019 h t : K E = Elevenses - from 10.00 unless stated, L = Lunch, T = Tea U g Bring packed lunch & drink on runs unless pub lunch is stated n i l c y The Midweek Section has groups to suit riders of all abilities. C f o Geoff’s Saturday Rides. Informal - dependent on weather & other commitments - if interested contact: p u Geoff Boxall (01273 813917) on Friday evening for details of the next day’s ride and meeting place. o r g l a IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER THE DECISION ON ANY RIDE GOING AHEAD WILL BE MADE BY THE LEADER c o L DON’T MISS DON’T MISS DON’T MISS DON’T MISS DON’T MISS Mar. 17th East Sussex CTC 50km in 2½ to 3½ hours. Dicker Village Hall. See listing for further details. Mar. 20th at Bodle Street Green Village Hall see listing for full details and Booking Form on end of Newsletter. Feb. 3rd H & R For details of today’s ride please phone - Marian Jones (mob. 07788 570658) S & N Meet for E. from 10 at Hilliers, Stone Cross. Soup Lunch with Pat & Roger at Horsebridge Wed. 6th Mdwk Meet for E. at Jasmine’s, Wyevale, Lower Dicker. L. at 6 Bells, Chiddingly or picnic. Leaders: Energetics, Steve Rhodes; Tourists, 1. John Taylor; 2. Andy Cackett; Moderate Tourists, Richard Thatcher; Easyriders, Geoff. ¬¬¬ Midweek Committee Meeting – 2.00 p.m. at Pub. Feb. 10th H & R For details of today’s ride please phone - Marian Jones (mob. 07788 570658) S & N Meet for E. from 10.00 at Hailsham Leisure Centre. L. - picnic with Mia & Karl at Hailsham. Wed. 13th Mdwk Meet for E. at Happy Days, Holmes Hill. L. at East Hoathly or picnic in rec. Leaders: Energetics, Steve Ratford; Tourists, 1. Neil Dickinson; 2. TBA; Moderate Tourists, Keith Honeyball; Easyriders, Geoff. Feb. 17th H & R For details of today’s ride please phone - Marian Jones (mob. 07788 570658) S & N Meet for E. from 10.00 at Stanmer Village Stores. L. - picnic with Derek at Plumpton Green. 1 Changed to Lime Cross Nursery, Herstmonceux Wed. 20th Mdwk Meet for E. at Hillier’s Garden Centre, Stone Cross. L. at Upper Dicker or picnic. Leaders: Energetics, Ron Pattenden; Tourists, 1. Andy Cackett; 2. Peter Hallam; Moderate Tourists, Bill Larke; Easyriders, Geoff. Feb. 24th H & R For details of today’s ride please phone - Marian Jones (mob. 07788 570658) S & N Meet for E. from 10.00 at Happy Days, Holmes Hill. L. - picnic with Pat & Roger at Horsebridge. Wed. 27th Mdwk Meet for E. at Raystede, The Broyle, Ringmer. L. at The Green Man, Ringmer or picnic on Green. Leaders: Energetics, Chris Colyer; Tourists, 1. Dennis Miles; 2. Steve Harwood; Moderate Tourists, Richard Thatcher; Easyriders, Geoff. Thur. 28th D.A. Clubnight at South View Rooms, Western Road, Hailsham. 7.30 - 10 p.m. All welcome. Mar. 3rd H & R For details of today’s ride please phone - Marian Jones (mob. 07788 570658) S & N Meet for E. from 10.00 at Raystede, The Broyle, Ringmer. L. - picnic with Geoff & Jenny at Ringmer. Wed. 6th Mdwk Meet for E. at Lime Cross Nursery, Herstmonceux. L. at The Woolpack, Herstonceux or picnic in rec. Leaders: Energetics, Paul Burges; Tourists, 1. John Taylor; 2. Sue Burton; Moderate Tourists, Pru Rossitter; Easyriders, Geoff. Fri. 8th D.A. Committee Meeting - 7.30 p.m. - at 89 Manor Park Road, Hailsham. Mar. 10th H & R For details of today’s ride please phone - Marian Jones (mob. 07788 570658) S & N Meet for E. from 10.00 at Hailsham Leisure Centre. L. - picnic with Mia & Karl at Hailsham. Wed. 13th Mdwk Meet for E. at Middle Farm, Firle. L. at The Star, Waldron. Leaders: Energetics, Peter Hatch; Tourists, 1. Steve Harwood; 2. Adrian Hills; Moderate Tourists, Bill Larke; Easyriders, Geoff. March 17th All Sections East Sussex CTC 50km in 2½ to 3½ hours. Start 10:00 from Dicker Hall, Upper Dicker. Hall open just after 9:00 Entry fee £2.00 including refreshments at the finish. Details & entry forms from the organiser: Mick Hills (or enter on the line) 24 Hillside, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DG. Tel. 01273 414224 Wed. 20th at Bodle Street Green Village Hall. 12:45 for 1 pm. Cost £10 Full details & form on back of Newsletter. Meet for E. at Hillier’s Garden Centre, Stone Cross. Leaders: Energetics, Mick Hilton; Tourists, 1. Adrian Hills; 2. Graham Seymour ; Moderate Tourists, Chris Atkin; Easyriders, Geoff. Mar. 24th H & R For details of today’s ride please phone - Marian Jones (mob. 07788 570658) S & N Meet for E. from 10.00 at Hilliers, Stone Cross. L. - picnic at The Wish Tower in Eastbourne. Wed. 27th Mdwk Meet for E. at Lakeside, Horam. L. at The Yew Tree, Chalvington. Leaders: Energetics, Graham Seymour; Tourists, 1. Richard Wilkes; 2. Dennis Miles; Moderate Tourists, Keith Honeyball; Easyriders, Geoff. Thur. 28th D.A. Clubnight at South View Rooms, Western Rd, Hailsham. 7.30-10pm All welcome DON’T FORGET TO PUT YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD THIS WEEKEND Mar. 31st H & R For details of today’s ride please phone - Marian Jones (mob. 07788 570658) S & N Informal Ride. Meet for E. from 10.00 at Happy Days, Holmes Hill. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Forthcoming Events – Full details of all events on next runs list. 13 th May – Southdowns Randonnees. 50, 80 & 100km Rides, starting from Ringmer Scout Hut. £4 Advance Entry Only. Full details & booking form on next Newsletter or contact the organiser – Norman Wright: [email protected] 2 East Sussex CTC News - No. 218 - February 2019 Secretary’s Notes January 2019 I had a conversation with a CTC member over a cup of coffee a couple of weeks ago about how unpleasant the situation can quickly become whilst cycling - a loose dog trying to bite your feet and an angry owner shouting at you or shouting at the dog or CTC sign rescued from The Lamb at Ripe and now awaiting restoration shouting at both, as you try to ride past without being knocked off and simply minding your own business and enjoying your ride. As a life-long dog owner and cyclist and in recent years a dog behaviourist, I hope I can help simplify where a cyclist stands legally when dog owners are ineffective at controlling their dogs…. Firstly the Dogs Act 1871 - Section 2, is the framework of the law we have today which deals with dogs not kept under proper control. Dog owners can be prosecuted when their dog “is acting dangerously towards people or animals in private or public places”. This is a civil proceeding (magistrates court), so the court can’t impose a penalty on the owner, but the court can order that dog be kept under control (on a lead?) or even destroyed. This 148 year old law is still in place. Secondly the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 – Section 3, is very clear, to quote: “an owner or person in charge of a dog (dog walker) commits an offence if the dog causes reasonable apprehension to a person that they will be injured, whether or not they are actually injured”. If you feel threatened or feel you are in danger this too counts as an offence. Even where no physical injury is caused the case may go to Magistrates Court with maximum 6 months imprisonment and/or £5,000 fine and the owner ordered to keep the dog under control; compensation is possible. If there is injury to a person the offence is “aggravated”. A scratch or bruise counts, whether directly inflicted or as a result of the dog’s actions, (not necessarily a bite). In this case it can go to Magistrates or Crown Court, where the penalties are greater than can be given by Magistrates Court. Mia Hamilton Bibliography: www.legislation.gov.uk www.legislation.gov.uk>1991>3 www.doglaw.co.uk (Trevor Cooper & Co Solicitors) www.weldonlaw.co.uk Committee Matters Committee Meeting held on 4th January 2019: DA Monthly Clubnight: Our monthly bookings are paid up until the end of September. Thereafter hire fees are due to increase by 100% and the possibility of a different venue or format for Clubnight needs advance thought and planning. Annual Returns: Cycling UK Headquarters, Guildford has confirmed successful receipt of our Annual Returns, and thus qualification for our annual subscription from them. Winged Wheel, Ripe: This historic CTC emblem has been removed from the disused Lamb Inn at Ripe during refurbishment of the building and is awaiting careful restoration before being re-located to the Ripe Village Stores where cyclists are always warmly welcomed. Details of the history of Winged Wheels including locations can be found at www.wingedwheels.info The next meeting will be on 8th March, starting at 7:30 p.m. at 89 Manor Park Road, Hailsham. Changes to Flickr & Club photos Towards the end of last year, Flickr announced that they were changing the allowance for free photo accounts from 1TB of storage to a maximum of 1000 images.