metJuly2012
NOTES OF HFCYCLISTS MEETING
Tuesday 3 July, 7.30pm at the
home of John Griffiths
122c Edith road
W14 9AP
PRESENT
John Griffiths, Gerry Berridge, Liz Summers, Ken McCosh, David Marsh,
Petrina Beaufoy Helm, Janusz Carmello.
APOLOGIES
Roger de Freitas, Alexis Vergez, Susie Gretz, Paul Saunderson, Loretta
Reehill, Ayse Kardes.
WELCOME TO ANY NEW MEMBERS
We were pleased to meet Liz, who Gerry introduced to the group.
THE RIDE WITH COUNCILLORS - NOW THE WAY FORWARD
The ride went very well. Although it was at 9.30am on a weekday, which excluded many of our members from coming, the group including 5 LCC members was of a convenient size to hear each other talking. Chris Bainbridge is due to meet with Cllr Victoria Brocklebank-Fowler in the coming week, so we should hear some of the Councillors' views after that. We will consider how to proceed after that.
Tonight our group gave a vote of thanks to the Councillors Nick Botterill and Victoria Brocklebank-Fowler for participating in the ride. John will write to them expressing our thanks. John will also invite them to Roger's garden party, and express hope of future contact with them.
The MP for the area, Andrew Slaughter has also offered his support for the campaign for 20mph on the bridge.
Last time we talked about ordering yellow vests that would be printed with an image and wording suggesting "take the lane" on Hammersmith Bridge. Alexis has sent a rough drawing to John, and John is also working on a design. But we will see what the response is from the Councillors before proceeding.
Our campaign on Hammersmith
bridge at
http://www.hfcyclists.org.uk/bridge.htm
OTHER THINGS CONCERNING LBHF.
Matt Veale of LBHF is in the process of finally putting in a ramp outside the Shepherds Bush Central line station for cyclists to gain access to the Toucan crossing of the A3220, which runs up from the Holland Park roundabout.
When Shepherds Bush Green is finished there should be cycle tracks around the perimeter.
David brought up the problem of the difficulty of cycling along Margravine Gardens. This is caused by cars parking on both sides of the road, and particularly by Barons Court Station where there is parking on one side and cycle racks on a build-out on the other. At least cyclists have the option of transferring to the footway, whereas car drivers do not have that option.
RIDES, EVENTS, ETC?
Thursday 19 July. 7pm
Our Grand Summer Garden Party at Roger de Freitas' place, 31 Hartswood
Road, W12 9NE. Please bring some contribution to the drink and /or food.
Please let Roger know if you expect to be coming
020 8749 3527 rdef@mac.com
26 July
Olympic Torch comes to our streets.
http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/News/Torch_route_confirmed.asp
28/29 July
Olympic Bikes race through our streets.
http://www.getaheadofthegames.com/things-you-should-know/road-events.html#2
WEBSITE LINKS
Ruth Mayorcas recommends the following links
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/cyclesafety/
http://cyclelondoncity.blogspot.com/
http://ibikelondon.blogspot.com/
EXPENSES
John had expenses of
£6.40 coffees from Councillors ride
£10.80 web hosting
£32.29 tonight's refreshments
Total £49.49
We also decided to give Roger expenses against receipts for up to £100 for our garden party.
DATE / PLACE NEXT MEETING - OUR AGM
Tuesday 4 September, 7.15 for
7.30pm
At the home of Gerry Berridge
120 Sinclair rd
W14 0NL
John Griffiths [chair / co-ordinator]
020 7371 1290 / 07789 095 748
john@truefeelings.com
OUR WEBSITE www.hfcyclists.org.uk