CAM at the Meldreth Show

A heartfelt Thank You from the CAM Committee to the fifteen Members & Associates who were present at the Royston & District Motorcycle Club show in Meldreth on 21st June. Having volunteered to help set out and staff the CAM stand, they spent the evening promoting our mission to potential future members. Special thanks go to Keith Curtis and Andy Saward, who displayed their bikes (a Triumph and a Kawasaki respectively) next to the stand, drawing a good deal of attention from those passing by

The new banners & photo display were impressive, and helped CAM put on what was agreed by all those present to have been the best appearance at the RDMCC show to date. Some 35 bikers indicated interest in receiving further information regarding CAM, or benefitting from a free a taster ride in the near future. The Committee is already following up with those people, as appropriate

RDMCC ask each stand to donate a prize to their charity raffle; CAM offered a free IAM Advanced Rider Course, valued at £175. This was won by Keith Tedstone, who we will likely welcome as a CAM Associate in the near future!

The success of events such as this depends to a very large extent on the active involvement of Members & Associates. The positive impact of CAM’s presence at Meldreth is certainly testament to that. Your The Committee looks forward to receiving the same (or an even greater!) level of involvement for its future events, which will be announced in due course

Editor’s note:
many thanks to Keith Tremeer for the above text, and to our roving photographer Pete Webb for the images in the browsable galleries above

Annual General Meeting

A word from the CAM Secretary regarding the 2023 Annual General Meeting, which takes place on Saturday 29th July at Harston Village Hall

The group’s AGM will soon be upon us and Your Committee is looking forward to seeing as many of you there as possible. Use these links to download the formal AGM Notice and AGM Agenda. See the Events Calendar entry for further AGM documentation

If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) to join the committee, please use this Nomination Form. Submissions must be received no later than 22nd July

Keep an eye on Latest News and the Events Calendar entry for further information on organised ride-ins and catering arrangements

Sincerely, Graham Maile
CAM Secretary

July 2nd: Sunday ride to Hadleigh

Sunday 2nd July: Patrick Ryan leads, with Keith Bartlett in tail position

Returning to the aviation theme set early in the year (when Mark Fox and Phil Duffy led rides to former or working airfields) our first July rideout heads for breakfast at Jet Lounge in the ancient Suffolk market town of Hadleigh. Read about Hadleigh’s rich history and its links to Danish King Guthrum & the Kray twins here

The route east passes through Sturmer & Castle Hedingham, around Sudbury, and then on to Boxford & Hadleigh. Checkout the inflight breakfast menu; homemade cake are also on offer. The return flightpath crosses Lavenham & Long Melford, then changes bearing for Newmarket & the A1303 back to Cambridge after a total of 93 miles

Click here to send Catherine a request for a place. Full details in the Events Calendar

Shaping the future of CAM

Shaping the future of CAM

Your Committee is working to build CAM into a leading group within the IAM. We made contact with many of you through our engagement exercise, and are are off to a strong start building a new training organization to support the development of both Associates & Members

We’re aiming to build on past success training Associates & running. We propose continuous training for Members, a larger number of events, and building our public profile in Cambridgeshire

Shaping the future of CAM brings together those who have expressed an interest in helping and members who recently passed their Advanced test: if you fall into either category you should have recently received an email invitation from Chairman Ian Dunckley: if you did not receive this, (or are interested in lending your support) email Ian for further details. The aim is to give attendees:

An opportunity to meet CAM committee members
An insight into our plans for the future of CAM
The opportunity to get involved to whatever extent they wish

Read more

Meet the Examiner – an evening with Simon Burgin

Over Community Centre, Tuesday 18th April, 7:00 to 9:00pm
Email Catherine to request a place. Details in the Events Calendar

Book your place now at our perennially popular Meet the Examiner event in April. While this evening is primarily aimed at Associates, it’s always a very popular event and all Members are warmly invited

No two presentations by Simon Burgin (IAM Examiner; recently retired PC & Forensic Collision Investigator) are the same, but it’s certain that Simon will touch on many aspects of roadcraft & road safety. A very entertaining speaker, Simon’s talk will provide invaluable insights – whether you’re new to motorcycling or have been riding for decades

Hot & cold drinks will be available at Over Community Centre’s bar, but to be sure there are sufficient biscuits please email Catherine if you would like to attend

Bring & Buy Sale

The CAM Bring & Buy Sale is almost here!
We have lots of pre-loved items  coming up for sale at bargain prices, but there’s still time to spring-clean your garage and add your spare clothing, accessories & memorabilia to our growing and eclectic list of wares

CAM Bring & Buy Sale

Sat 11 March, Over Community Centre
Sellers 2:00-4:00pm. Buyers 2:30-4:00pm

£1 entrance fee