Survival Skills Newletter – 25th November 2021

Welcome to the second edition of the new-look newsletter that links to this week’s posts on Ko-Fi rather than Facebook as was previously the case. In case you are worrying, Ko-Fi is NOT a subscription-only site, and everything in this newsletter is FREE TO READ for at least seven days. All you have to do is […]
SAM Weekly Newsletter – 26th November 2021

Editorial First, he’s giving up, then he’s not! It’s enough to give your Editor nervous keyboard fingers – if that was ever really possible! I’m talking about Kevin Williams’ newsletter. He got so many messages from aggrieved bikers that, despite the sometimes low support, he is carrying on sending it out. As you will be […]
Family Request for SAM Member Funeral Escort

Hi SAM Club Member On the 23rd October 2021, long-serving SAM member Pete Crowther died whilst out mountain biking. He was 58 years old. Pete’s partner Jill has invited SAM advanced riders to provide the funeral escort for Pete’s final ride. Any SAM members who wish to help with this event should email Chris Lund (click link) […]
Survival Skills Newsletter – 18th November 2021

OK, so I said no more newsletter. But then I got several supportive emails. So I have had another think (again) and I’ve decided to point the links to posts on Ko-Fi rather than on Facebook. Frankly, it makes more sense – you might decide to support my work directly when you’re over there, rather […]
SAM Weekly Newsletter 19th November 2021

Editorial It’s done! The shopping expedition is completed and all the wonderful raffle prizes have been bought. They are now safely stored, ready to bring to the SAM CHRISTMAS PARTY! See you all at 7.30pm 6th December 2021. Winter’s almost here, some days it certainly feels cold enough. In this week’s newsletter, there are tips […]
Weekly Newsletter – 12th November 2021

Editorial We’ve had a complaint! We don’t mind complaints, we have a whole chapter in the management guide on how to handle them. This complaint was about some members not getting emails and notification of events, particularly the Autumn Breakfast. Whilst we did everything humanly possible to inform members, it seems some members got missed. […]
SAM Weekly Newsletter – 5th November 2021

Editorial That’s the first SAM Club night done. Steve Brown(Chairman) thanked members for their continued support for the Club. Particular mention was for Andy Frith (Chief Observer) for his great work in managing the observer teams. Chris Lunn (Guidance Secretary) was welcomed as a replacement for Steve Bennett. Roy Clark(Membership Secretary) was thanked for his […]