Sunday ride to Elveden Courtyard

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Our next Group rideout is on Sunday 6th August, with Catherine Ryan & Alan Triggs taking riders to Elveden Courtyard near Thetford. The Elveden Estate has passed through wealthy, titled families since its purchase in 1863 by Maharajah Duleep Singh – read more about its history here. 

Departs BP Newmarket Rd, Cambridge. Ends at BP Newmarket.
Catherine outlines her foray into Norfolk:

The 86-mile route takes us south and around Newmarket, then north towards Brandon via Chippenham & Mildenhall. After breakfast we will ride east, crossing Knettishall Heath to Hopton, then turn westwards towards Great Livermere, the Fornhams & the Icknield Way. The ride ends after the long straight through Kentford at BP Newmarket

Use this link to request a place: sunday-rides@cambsiam.org.uk

CAM at the Meldreth Show

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Meet the Examiner – an evening with Simon Burgin

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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

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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

Events Calendar

£1 entrance fee

Meet the Committee

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Reminder: our Meet the Committee evening takes place at Over Community Centre on Wednesday, 23 November at 7.00pm. Chairman Ian Dunckley will make a presentation of the picture emerging from the Member Engagement exercise which so many have you have taken part in

Update: you will be able to purchase your own Wuffler, our new CAM-customized neck warmer. These will be on sale at the cost price – £7 each. Sales will be cash only – please facilitate where possible by bringing the exact amount. Stocks are limited so guarantee yours on Wednesday!!

Although not all can make it, this is the ideal opportunity to meet Committee members, and also gives us the opportunity to celebrate the success of members who have passed their test recently & to welcome our newest Associates. When the presentations are over we can retire to the bar to socialize

Winter Tour at Silverstone

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Of undoubted interest to the fans of motorsport amongst us, The Silverstone Circuit is offering Winter Tour dates in December: these include a 60-minute guided bus tour of the track, providing a unique opportunity to learn about iconic moments in motorsport history in the place where it all happened. There will also be time to walk on the circuit, access the pit wall and wave the checkered flag at the finish line. Afterwards, you can enjoy a hot drink and mince pie, then explore the Silverstone Museum

The cost is £29.95 per person – with the ticket to the Silverstone Museum serving as an annual pass, so you can visit for free for 12 months

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Rideout to English Electric Motorcycles Co.

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Electrifying news! On Saturday 5th November Keith Tremeer will lead a rideout to The English Electric Motor Company in Norfolk. EEMC, who imports Zero, Energica & other electric motorbikes, have kindly agreed to welcome us that afternoon: as well as perusing the showroom we will have the opportunity to take demo bikes out to experience first-hand the silent thrill of the future! Participants wishing to test ride one of EEMC’s bikes must bring their driving licence

Departure: Tesco Milton, 9:30am (briefing 9:20am)
Return: Tesco Milton, ~4.30pm 

Open to all Members & Associates, limited to 16 bikes