Previous events – 2003 – Cambridge Cycling Campaign

January 2003
Fri 3		Newsletter review meeting 8:30 am at Tatties. (See map for location)
Tue 7		Monthly General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Sat 11		Newsletter deadline Please send copy to Mark Irving: irving@home.cam.net.uk
Sun 12		Leisurely Ride Meet at 1pm at Hobbs Pavilion on Parker’s Piece. A countryside ride, at a gentle pace.
Sat 18 January 2003		Local Authority cycle auction Auction to be held at the 29th Cambridge Scout Headquarters, Stanesfield Road, off Barnwell Road, Cambridge. Commences 10am, with viewing from 9am. Contact 01354 688197 for more information. Please note: although you may find a bargain, you have no rights if the cycle is faulty. If you are new to cycling, or know little about cycles we recommend purchasing from a reputable cycle shop or dealer elsewhere in the city.
Mon 20		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
Tue 21		Milton Road bus lane A meeting to discuss/plan what action should be taken over plans to install a further stretch of bus lane, at the expense of a well-used cycle route, on Milton Road. 7.30pm at 8 Thirleby Close.
Sat 25		Strategy Day The Campaign will be holding a Strategy Day to assess its work and consider strategy. Venue will be the University Computing Service. Please contact the Co-ordinator for further information.
Sat 25		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Mon 27		Design Guide response meeting A meeting to deal with responses to the proposed new Design Guide is being held at 8pm at 35 Ainsworth Street. Continues on Thursday.
Wed 29		Newsletter Stuffing 7:30pm at Baby Milk Action, 23 St Andrew’s Street (between the Robert Sayle main and computer shop entrances, above Jacobs Outfitters and Lunch Aid). Help very much welcomed.
Wed 29		Milton Road bus lane meeting 8:30pm at Baby Milk Action offices, 23 St Andrew’s Street. A meeting on action over plans to install a further stretch of bus lane, at the expense of a well-used cycle route, on Milton Road.
Wed 29, Thu 30, Fri 31		Cambridge Core Traffic Scheme Stage 3 exhibition Wed 29th: Cambridge Central Library: 12pm-7pm (staffed) Thu 30th: Cambridge Central Library: 9am-7pm (staffed 12pm-2pm) Fri 31st: Cambridge Central Library: 9am-4pm (staffed 11am-4pm)
February 2003
Mon 3		Design Guide response meeting A meeting to deal with responses to the proposed new Design Guide is being held at 8pm at 8 Thirleby Close. Continued from Monday.
Mon 3, Tue 4		Cambridge Core Traffic Scheme Stage 3 exhibition Mon 3rd: Diamond Room, Selwyn College: 12pm-8pm (staffed) Tue 4th: Emmanuel URC, Trumpington Street: 12pm-8pm (staffed)
Tue 4		Monthly General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Wed 5		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
6th-8th, 10-13th		Milton Road bus lane exhibition Dates for the Council’s consultation to install further bus lane provision on Milton Road are: 6&7: Q-ton Centre 11.30 – 6pm (staffed) 8,10&11: Cowley Rd Park & Ride 12.30 – 7pm (unstaffed) 12&13: St George’s Church 12.30 – 7pm (staffed)
Fri 7		Newsletter review meeting 8:30 am at Tatties. (See map for location)
Sun 9		Leisurely Ride Meet at 1pm at Hobbs Pavilion on Parker’s Piece. A countryside ride, at a gentle pace.
Mon 10		‘Priority over sideroads’ position paper meeting A meeting to begin the creation of a new position paper, ‘Priority over sideroads’, will be held at 8pm at 140 Cherry Hinton Rd.
Wed 12		Bike Week planning There will be a meeting to plan this year’s Bike Week, at 100 Thoday St at 7 for 7:30pm. If interested please call Simon Nuttall on 01223 500902.
Mon 17		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
Thu 20 (NOT Wed 19)		‘Priority over sideroads’ position paper meeting A meeting to continue the creation of a new position paper, ‘Priority over sideroads’, will be held at 8pm at 140 Cherry Hinton Rd.
Thu 20 – CANCELLED		Cycle Parking Subgroup Meeting 7:30pm, at 8 Thirleby Close
Sat 22		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
March 2003
Tue 4		Monthly General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Wed 5		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Thu 6		Cycle Parking Subgroup Meeting at Parkside Police Station, 6pm.
Sat 8		Newsletter deadline Please send copy to Mark Irving: irving@home.cam.net.uk
Sun 9		Leisurely Ride Meet at 1pm at Hobbs Pavilion on Parker’s Piece. A countryside ride, at a gentle pace.
Sat 15		National Science Week The Campaign will have a stand at the National Science Week 2003 taking place this year at the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge.
Mon 17		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
Wed 19		Bike Week planning There will be a meeting to plan this year’s Bike Week, at 7pm, Wolfson Flats (Churchill College) no. 51, off Storey’s Way; phone 742321.
Wed 26		Newsletter Stuffing 7:30pm at Baby Milk Action, 23 St Andrew’s Street (between the Robert Sayle main and computer shop entrances, above Jacobs Outfitters and Lunch Aid). Help very much welcomed.
Fri 28 – CANCELLED		‘Position paper on responsible, legal cycling’ meeting A meeting to finalise this paper will be held at 8pm at 140 Cherry Hinton Rd.
Sat 29		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
April 2003
Tue 1		Monthly General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Wed 2		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Wed 9		Bike Week planning There will be a meeting to plan this year’s Bike Week, at 7pm, 100 Thoday Street; phone 500902.
Fri 11		Newsletter review meeting 8:30 am at Tatties. (See map for location)
Sun 13		Leisurely Ride Meet at 1pm at Hobbs Pavilion on Parker’s Piece. A countryside ride, at a gentle pace.
Mon 21		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
Sat 26		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Sat 26 April 2003		Local Authority cycle auction Auction to be held at the 29th Cambridge Scout Headquarters, Stanesfield Road, off Barnwell Road, Cambridge. Commences 10am, with viewing from 9am. Contact 01354 688197 for more information. Please note: although you may find a bargain, you have no rights if the cycle is faulty. If you are new to cycling, or know little about cycles we recommend purchasing from a reputable cycle shop or dealer elsewhere in the city.
May 2003
Mon 5		Ride to Reach Fair Leisurely Cycle Ride to Reach Fair. Leaves Hobbs Pavilion, Parker’s Piece at 10am, expecting to arrive at noon. This is a ride of 10 miles mostly along the Sustrans route. Return at your leisure.
Tue 6		Monthly General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Wed 7		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Wed 7		Bike Week planning There will be a meeting to plan this year’s Bike Week, at 7pm for 7.30pm, 140 Cherry Hinton Road, Phone: 245566.
Sat 10		Newsletter deadline Please send copy to Mark Irving: irving@home.cam.net.uk
Sun 11		Leisurely Ride: National Windmill Weekend! Meet at 1pm at Hobbs Pavilion on Parker’s Piece. A countryside ride, at a gentle pace. Trailer-friendly route: Cambridge – Girton – Oakington – Longstanton – Windmill – Over – Willingham – Windmill – Tea – Rampton – Cottenham – Oakington – Girton – Cambridge. We’ll be back around 6pm.
Sun 11		Cycle Signs Brainstorming The City Council is soon to start work revamping/replacing the network of blue cycle signs around the City. We’ll be discussing what suggestions to make. 7:30pm, 8 Thirleby Close.
Tue 13		Jesus Lane Junctions – removal of lights? Observation of two junctions at the town centre end of Jesus Lane, to study the practicality of removal of lights at these junctions. 8.00am to 9.45am – meeting at the Friends Meeting House.
Sun 18		Disability Sports Festival There will be a wide range of events on throughout the day, from 10am to 4pm, at Impington Village College. The Company of Cyclists will be on hand from 11am to 4pm to give advice and support on cycling. You can also try a variety of bikes including wheelchair tandem, rear steering tandem, tricycle, hand cycle, Viking trikes, etc. For more information, (01223) 457535.
Mon 19		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
Thu 22		Trumpington Road six years on – count Volunteers wanted for a repeat of our 1997 cycle count on Trumpington Road. On May 22 1997 we did a 12hr count at the same location as the County Council does its ‘Cordon’ survey. Please contact us if you can help.
Wed 28		Newsletter Stuffing 7:30pm at Baby Milk Action, 23 St Andrew’s Street (between the Robert Sayle main and computer shop entrances, above Jacobs Outfitters and Lunch Aid). Help very much welcomed.
Fri 30		Newsletter review meeting 8:30 am at Tatties. (See map for location)
Sat 31		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
June 2003
Tue 3		Monthly General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Wed 4		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Wed 4		Bike Week planning There will be a meeting to plan this year’s Bike Week, 7pm for 7.30, at 100 Thoday Street.
Sun 8		Leisurely Ride – Hardwick Cycle Path Meet at 1pm at Hobbs Pavilion on Parker’s Piece. A countryside ride, at a gentle pace. Route: Coton Path – new path to Hardwick – Toft – Kingston – Great Eversden – Little Eversden – Harlton – Haslingfield – Canteloupe Farm – Cambridge. Tea probably at Burwash Manor Farm.
Sun 15		Sponsored cycle ride The Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is running a sponsored Family Fun Cycle Ride. For more details, phone 723115 or e-mail: fundraising@arhc.fsnet.co.uk
Mon 16		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café;, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
14-22nd June		National Bike Week Events listing online on the Bike Week pages.
Sun 22		Hills Road response meeting A meeting to plan action and a response to changes on Hills Road will be held at 7pm (prompt), at 140 Cherry Hinton Road.
Sat 28		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
July 2003
Tue 1		Monthly General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Wed 2		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Sat 5		Newsletter deadline Please send copy to Mark Irving: irving@home.cam.net.uk
Sat 5		Local Authority cycle auction Auction to be held at the 29th Cambridge Scout Headquarters, Stanesfield Road, off Barnwell Road, Cambridge. Commences 10am, with viewing from 9am. Contact 01354 688197 for more information. Please note: although you may find a bargain, you have no rights if the cycle is faulty. If you are new to cycling, or know little about cycles we recommend purchasing from a reputable cycle shop or dealer elsewhere in the city.
Wed 9		Bike Week evaluation meeting There will be a meeting to evaluate this year’s Bike Week. 7pm. Location t.b.c.
Sun 13		Leisurely Ride Meet at 1pm at Hobbs Pavilion on Parker’s Piece. This will be a visit round some of the Cambridge Open Studios. [Please see note about Organisers’ Liability Insurance.]
19-26 July		Bike Culture Week 2003 Bike Culture Week 2003 in the Cotswolds at Rendcomb College. See http://www.companyofcyclists.com/bikecultureweek.asp for details.
Mon 21		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café;, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
Wed 23		Newsletter Stuffing 7:30pm at Baby Milk Action, 23 St Andrew’s Street (between the Robert Sayle main and computer shop entrances, above Jacobs Outfitters and Lunch Aid). Help very much welcomed.
Sat 26		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Sun July 27		London to Cambridge bike ride This event is organised by Bike Events (not the Campaign). Please see their website for more information.
August 2003
Tue 5		Monthly General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Wed 6		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Sun 10		Cycle for life A national series of 18 events to raise money for research into cancers that affect men. Further details are on their website at www.cancerresearchuk.org/cycle or contact cycleforlife@cancer.org.uk or phone – 0870 161 1010
Sun 10		NO Leisurely Ride
Mon 11		Hills Road response meeting A meeting to plan action and a response to changes on Hills Road will be held at 8pm, at 140 Cherry Hinton Road.
Fri 15		Newsletter review meeting 8:30 am at Tatties. (See map for location)
Mon 18		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
23th – 25th		Mildenhall Cycling Rally Cycling events, entertainment and tradeshow. Details online at www.mildenhallrally.org.uk
Sat 30		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
September 2003
Tue 2		Monthly General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Wed 3		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Sat 6		Newsletter deadline Please send copy to Mark Irving: irving@home.cam.net.uk
Thu 11		Milton Road consultation An exhibition on plans to overhaul bus services along Milton Road will be held at St George’s Church, Chesterfield Road, 2-8pm.
Sun 14		Leisurely Ride – CANCELLED
Mon 15		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
Mon 22		Milton Road bus lane proposals 8pm, at 8 Thirleby Close, Cambridge, CB4 3RS. Reviewing the County Council’s more detailed plans for a new stretch of bus lane on Milton Road. (The consultation deadline is Monday 29th September)
Wed 24		Newsletter Stuffing 7:30pm at Baby Milk Action, 23 St Andrew’s Street (between the Robert Sayle main and computer shop entrances, above Jacobs Outfitters and Lunch Aid). Help very much welcomed.
26-28		International Cycle Show Cycle 2003 is being held at the Business Design Centre in London on 26-28th September.
Fri 26 & Sat 27		Local Authority Parking Enforcement consultation The County Council is consulting on proposals to take over parking enforcement powers from the police. A staffed exhibition of proposals will be in Cambridge on: 9-5.30, Friday 26th at the Grafton Shopping Centre and 11-4, Saturday 27th at the Lion Yard Shopping Centre.
Sat 27		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
October 2003
Wed 1		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Sun 5		Home Farm Trust Sponsored Bike Ride 20 or 50 mile circular rides. From Orford House, Ugley, near Bishops Stortford. In aid of the Home Farm Trust. For further details, contact seftihiou@hft.org.uk or (01525) 379830.
Tue 7		Monthly General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Sat 11		Local Authority cycle auction Auction to be held at the 29th Cambridge Scout Headquarters, Stanesfield Road, off Barnwell Road, Cambridge. Commences 10am, with viewing from 9am. Contact 01354 688197 for more information. Please note: although you may find a bargain, you have no rights if the cycle is faulty. If you are new to cycling, or know little about cycles we recommend purchasing from a reputable cycle shop or dealer elsewhere in the city.
Sun 12		Leisurely Ride Meet at 1pm at Hobbs Pavilion on Parker’s Piece. A countryside ride, at a gentle pace.
Thu 16		Newmarket Rd Tesco cycleway on-site meeting An on-site meeting to inform the Campaign’s views on the cycle provision around Tesco, both currently present and proposed, will be held on the 16th at 6.30pm. Meet at the junction of Riverside the cycleway.
Fri 17		Newsletter review meeting 8:30 am at Tatties. (See map for location)
Sat 18		CCN/CTC Cycle Planning Conference At the Earth Centre, Conisbrough, near Sheffield. For details, see http://www.cyclenetwork.org.uk/conferences/conferences.html.
Mon 20		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
Sat 25		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Sun 26		Norwich Cycling Campaign visiting Members of Norwich Cycling Campaign will be visiting to meet members of Cambridge Cycling Campaign, discuss campaigning matters and to do a tour of cycle facilities – both good and bad – in our area. They will be arriving at around 10.40 at Cambridge station.
November 2003
Tue 4		Annual General Meeting 8:00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Tue 4		‘Bicycle Maintenance 2’ evening class At Coleridge Community College, Radegund Road. Five weekly sessions aimed at people with some experience of bicycle maintenance, this course builds on the basics and concentrates on other, less-everyday bike maintenance tasks. Further information on Camlearn, enrolments (01223) 712340/1.
Wed 5		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Sat 8		Newsletter deadline Please send copy to Mark Irving: irving@home.cam.net.uk
Sun 9		Leisurely Ride Meet at 1pm at Hobbs Pavilion on Parker’s Piece. A countryside ride, at a gentle pace. Please bring lights.
Wed 12		John Grimshaw / Sustrans talk John Grimshaw, Director of Sustrans will be in Cambridge to give an update on the National Cycle Network and future Sustrans plans. 7.30pm in the Small Hall, Guildhall, Cambridge.
Mon 17		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
Wed 26		Newsletter Stuffing 7:30pm at Baby Milk Action, 23 St Andrew’s Street (between the Robert Sayle main and computer shop entrances, above Jacobs Outfitters and Lunch Aid). Help very much welcomed.
Fri 28		Cambridge Cycleway Signing project on-site meeting An on-site meeting to consider proposed new signage. Meet at 12 noon at the start of the cycleway on Regent Street at the Pizza Hut corner.
Sat 29		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
December 2003
Tue 2		Monthly General Meeting 8.00pm, Friends’ Meeting House, Jesus Lane (with tea and coffee from 7:30pm, and a chance to chat, and for us to introduce ourselves to new members).
Wed 3		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Cambridge Station Cycles, next to the Railway Station, between 5pm and 7pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Sat 13		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding during the opening of the new valet cycle parking facility at Cambridge Station Cycles. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.
Sun 14		Leisurely Ride Meet at 1pm at Hobbs Pavilion on Parker’s Piece. A countryside ride, at a gentle pace. Please bring lights.
Mon 15		Social meeting Join us for a social gathering at CB2 café, 5-7 Norfolk Street – from 7pm
Fri 19		Newsletter review meeting 8:30 am at Tatties. (See map for location)
Sat 27		Cycle security coding Free cycle security coding at Park St Cycle Park between 10am and 2pm. The security code is a deterrent to theft and enables bikes to be traced nationally.

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