MINUTES FROM THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF NORTH COTSWOLD CYCLING CLUB
TIME: 09:00 AM ON THE 23RD NOVEMBER 2025 @ DEKOMTE, MORETON IN MARSH
Apologies received from: Caroline Clare, Jim Tierney
1. Chairman: Review of the Year – Jeremy Griffiths (JG)
JG stated it was good to see so many people in attendance of the AGM. Huge amounts had happened within the club during the course of the year, including record membership levels, club members travelling abroad and good numbers turning out across all club rides.
It was announced that JG would be stepping away from both the position of chair and NCCC committee. JG commented that he had an amazing time as chair of the club and enjoyed every minute – solid foundations had been built moving forwards but would take some time to regroup after a busy and difficult year.
2. Treasurer: Presentation of the Annual Accounts – Marcus Hearle (MH)
See appendix.
MH also stated that he would also be stepping down from his position as chair and on the committee.
3. Summary Reports:
Club Ride Captain – Martin Lewis (ML)
ML noted that it had been a good year ride wise with membership the highest it had ever been.
During the summer months, there were rides available every day of the week. Also commenting that the success of both existing and new rides could not happen without ride leaders and thanked leaders for giving up their time to do this. ML stated he was proud to be ride captain and it was superb to see such welcoming and friendly riders across all groups.
Membership Secretary – Martin J Lewis (MJL)
MJL was absent from the meeting, but JG commented that the BC membership renewals had been seamless.
Publicity and Communications – Paul Flint (PF)
The clubs social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram) were being recognised more and more. The increase in engagement does not just happen overnight, and PF commented that the club had been beating the drum for some time to see the increase in followers and noting the engagement with BC South.
The social pages allowed NCCC to acknowledge the clubs activities over the course of the year, such as volunteer in focus, Cotswold Radio shows, Chris Sidwells events, winter racing to name a few.
PF noted the work being done to increase the women’s membership through the couch to 50K program and the introduction of the monthly ladies ride over the last 2 year period.
Total Members Total Women Members
2023 190 38 (20%)
2024 218 63 (28%)
2025 231 70 (30%)
PF signed off with TWMD (Together we make a Difference), stating that as a club, we have made a difference which was clear to see in the numbers and increased engagement.
4. Setting of the Annual Subscription:
Proposed to keep annual subscriptions at the existing rate – Agreed.
5. Election of Officers:
Committee Role Name
Chairperson – James Barlow
Vice Chair – Simon Jones
Club Secretary – Laura Baskeyfield
Treasurer – Martin Angell
Club Welfare Officer – Simon Jones
Chair of Youth Initiative – James Garstin
Race Secretary – Will Biggart
Club Ride Captain – Martin Lewis
Membership Secretary – Andrew Bray
Time Trial / Hill Climb Secretary – Will Biggart
Publicity and Communications Officer – Paul Flint (noted he would be looking to step back in future)
Social Secretary – Henry Eve
General Committee – 1 Jeremy Taylor
General Committee – 2 Ian Humphrey
General Committee – 3 Rachel Davies
General Committee – 4 David Hanson
AOB:
• Richie Milner ride will take place on 31st December. JG expressed his wishes for this ride to stay in the clubs calendar forever.
• James Barlow expressed his thanks to JG for a great tenure as chair of NCCC, sure that some riders have continued to retain their membership as a result of his position. He asked for a final round of applause for the work put in.
• Ian Humprey commented on the absence of women at the meeting, especially given the high levels of female membership. It was suggested that the timing / location was right for the AGM to take place.
The new committee agreed to discuss this.
Meeting finished at 09:50am
NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING: MONDAY 5th JANUARY
7PM AT THE WHITE HART, MORETON IN MA