Portsmouth IVC

Another good turn out at The Cormorant in Portchester! It helped that we had a committee meeting at the pub immediately before the club night of course

Anyway, welcome to temporary member Maria who came along to her first PIVC club night that night.

Don’t forget it is bulletin distribution next Wednesday (28th), given that the Royal Mail staff are striking this weekend there will be a backlog of post next week, so it may be an idea to pick your bulletin up at the club night rather than wait for it to arrive in the post.

There for a drink, at short notice we entered an ad hoc Team in the pub quiz. We come close to winning and would have done better if Ed could have a got a signal for his ‘phone.

On 30 September 2009 a few of us cycled to a new club night at The Wheatsheaf pub in Shedfield from Ed’s house in Locks Heath. The 7 mile leisurely cycle was fun in the chilly dark evening and the woods were creepy with the owls twit toowooing in the moon light.

We got to the club night and met other club members who travelled their by car in the pub. Some members did not realise the car park was on the opposite side to the pub but were soon put right by the landlord Tim!

Everyone were chatting happily and having a laugh. The atmosphere was fun and jovial. There was a good turn out with 10 members attending. Everyone loved the real ale and cider. The pub did home made food specialising in curries up until 9pm for a round £7.50 but no one took this up but may well do so next time!

Ed, the PIVC ALO, got out the bulletins from other IVC’s and these were viewed by members. As a Portsmouth IVC member  makes you eligible to go to other neighbouring Clubs events.

A new lady prospective member from Manchester originally and new working in Portsmouth joined up and was very socialable and very keen on improving her cycling! The regular Old Rosie Bike Ride was mentioned which was next due on Friday 9 October. She saw PIVC as a good place to meet new friends and expand her social life.

At 10.30pm everyone started to go home and the cyclists made their way back to Locks Heath in the dark and mist.

Photos are available on Activity Exchange.

A fair crowd at The Cormorant this week. The fast approaching Halloween party was discussed as was the Dinner/Dance for Christmas. Another year flying by.