Directors Message

Hi All
I hope all is well with everyone, for those going on Simon’s Euro Tour Ride on 4 th to 6 th July, please
remember to bring your UK GHIC card with you, this entitles you to necessary health care should you
require it while abroad, it doesn’t replace medical insurance but if you need emergency treatment
you will need this card, if you do not have one you can apply for one here:
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-
card-ghic/ They arrive fairly quickly and are free.
As some of you will be aware Colin had to cancel his ride last Saturday to Krazy Horse, Blackbear,
Finchingfield due to poor weather, which I know he was absolutely gutted about, hopefully it’ll be
rescheduled for a little later in the summer.
Unfortunately, the BBQ and ride out due to be held on 29.06.2025 has also had to be cancelled due
to ill health, we wish both Robin and Brenda a speedy recovery and thank them for their amazing
generosity in hosting this event year on year, it really is so very much appreciated.
The rally is fast approaching and if you haven’t booked your rally ticket yet, can I please request you
do this as soon as possible, the hotel will be needing numbers from imminently to ensure we not
only cater for the right numbers, but also ensure we cover any dietary requirements people may
have, if you have booked already can you please let me know via email
director@essexchaptergb.com what your particular dietary requirements are i.e. Gluten Free,
Vegetarian, Pescatarian etc. if do not receive this information from you, you will be served the same
as everyone else so really important, we also need to ensure we have plenty of time to sort rally
bags, t-shirts and other rally goodies, so if you can get that booked in that would be really great, we
would really appreciate it if you paid via BACS transfer as this avoids charges when you pay via the
website, the rally form is on the website and very easy to complete. remember you don’t have to
stay in the hotel if you live locally or wish to stay elsewhere, you can just book your rally ticket, The
ticket cost for this year’s rally is £65.00, this includes a 3 course Banquet Dinner on the Saturday
evening, we will have a band on the Friday night The Lowdown and the usual DJ, raffle, bike show
and Saturday ride out.
As I’ve mentioned before Eddie has been working on the registration process on the website, so I
can now request you pop over to the website and register, this will save your login information and
make it easier for you to purchase items like merchandise and rally tickets etc. but most of all it will
mean we will be able to send out a regular newsletter to everyone who has registered and not just
those on Facebook. Anyone that previously registered please reregister as we have deleted the old
registrations. This registration is completely secure, so you don’t have to worry about the
information you provide. Please follow this process:
Go to the website at www.essexchaptergb.com and click on account, you will see two boxes, one
stating Log-in the other Register, using the register box on the right please enter your email address
into the box marked email address and please click the checkbox that you want to receive the
newsletter as this will help us get the info out there then click register. Once you have done this a
link will be sent to your email address to set up a new password, once you have opened the link and
set your new password you will be complete, now add your address in the address section this
contains your membership number which we need to collate all the information this is the important
bit as we can group the members from the guests you still have access to all areas of the website but
it will as I said before make it easier to complete purchases etc. If you know anyone who does not

use Facebook can you please pass this information to them so they can register too, also if you know
anyone who is having difficulties accessing information, please direct them to any one of the
committee members who will be more than happy to assist.
If want or need any Essex Chapter merchandise, which includes top rockers for your cuts, any ESX
patches or t-shirts etc, then please contact Claire Clarke our merchandise officer at
merchandise@essexchaptergb.com Claire will be more than happy to take your orders and despatch
your items out to you as quickly as she can.
Regarding the ride out WhatsApp group can I please just politely remind everyone that this group is
for information only, please do not post any pictures or comments on it, please just post all your
pictures and comments on our Facebook page or your own socials, we need to ensure that the ride
out WhatsApp group remains an important tool for ride out information or late cancellations, so
when you see it has a message you know it is important and will need to be read, Steve has in his
message reminded everyone the rules for the group so please if you unsure reacquaint yourselves
with them. If you would like to be part of the Rides WhatsApp Group, please contact Steve Roper via
WhatsApp on 07868734695 giving him your name and phone number and he will happily add you.
Another reminder there is now a ride out form on our website, if you would like to plan or book a
ride please use this form to do so, the form will go directly to our Events Coordinator who will check
it doesn’t clash with any other events, but if you can check this yourselves before submitting that
would be really helpful, Paul will then authorise it and pass to Eddie our Webmaster to upload onto
the calendar.
As previous you will have seen our Head Road Captain Dodger has been in contact with Firebike and
some safer riding course dates have been made available, please be advised though, if you book and
fail to turn up you will be charged, so make sure you can attend if you book as places are limited. To
book yourself on to the course, contact Andy Stroulger FireBike and P2W Safety Manager on Tel
01376 576204 or Mob 07789 652243.
A Road Captains role within the club is an important and valued one, but you don’t have to be a
Road Captain to organise a ride, so come and get involved and let’s start filling that calendar with
loads of great rides, we look forward to and welcome hearing from you. If you think you could
support the Chapter with either becoming a Road Captain, lead a ride or just want to find out more
details please contact: Dodger our Head Road Captain, you can email him at:
hrc@essexchaptergb.com or contact him on his mobile: 07547 898363, or just chat to any member
of the committee or a Road Captain when you see them.
The AGM has been booked and will be held on 26.10.2025 at Hatfield Peverel Village Hall from 12nn-
3pm, I know it’s a little way off but if anyone is interested in joining the committee please do feel
free to complete a nominations form which can be found on the website and in the files folder on
Facebook, all positions will be up for consideration. A bit nearer the time I will request members
send me any questions they may have, if I have them in advance it will assist me in being able to give
a succinct answer there and then otherwise, I may have to get back to you.
For now and as always, if you have any queries, questions or concerns you wish to raise with either
myself or the committee, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will aim to provide feedback

as soon as practicably possible, additionally, this is your club so please feel free to offer any
suggestions you may have that may appropriately support the club in being the best it can be.
All the best for now and I hope to see you on the road or at one of our planned events over the
coming months and during riding season.
All the best
Gary
Up and Coming Events
1st and 3rd of the month Wednesday ride outs are now up on the calendar on the website.
Simon's Euro Tour: Friday 4 July 2025 – Sunday 6 July 2025. Meeting up with Delta Chapter in
Holland. Places still available.
Essex Chapter Rally 2025: Friday 25 th July 2025 – Sunday 27 th August 2025.
Our 2025 Rally is being held on the weekend of Friday 25 th to Sunday 27 th July at Marks Tey Hotel,
London Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1DU, The ticket cost for this year’s rally is £65.00, this
includes a 3 course Banquet Dinner on the Saturday evening, we will have a band on the Friday night
(TBA) and the usual DJ, raffle, bike show and Saturday ride out. The rally booking form can be found
in the files tab on Facebook and on the website.
Fordham Classic Vehicle Show 10.08.2025 meet time and venue TBA.
AGM: 26.10.2025 1pm-3pm Hatfield Peverel Village Hall, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, CM3 2HP.
Regular Meets:
The Cricketers every first Tuesday of the month
The Lodge every second Thursday of the Month
Poulsen’s every 3 rd Saturday of the Month
The Eagle every fourth Friday of the month
Paying for an event/membership by BACS
Name: Essex Chapter GB – Account: 70331768 – Sort Code: 30-92-93
When making a payment please add a description/reason. i.e. membership renewal or Cricketers
meal so it can be easily seen what the payment is for. Also add your name or ESX Chapter
membership number.