The clubs 1st AGM which was held on the 1st April at the White Hart went well on which people came forward to join the committee. Ray Clayton who as been one of the main members when the club first started had to step down as secretary due to work reasons, a big thank you to Ray for all his hard work. Steve Mills step in as secretary with Dave Stone being his assistant. Bob Swan stayed on as a committee member, Tina Whitehead became the clubs P.R.O. ( public relations officer ). Dave Piggot is still the President. Jim Spurgeon still the Treasurer, Tony Lambert got the title of Regalia, John Coombs and Ed Edwards will be representing the Nottm Aces, and as for me I will still be doing the web site.

The main discussion at the meeting was the future of the club on which several members came up with ideas, one topic is that the members would like to see more functions like custom bike shows, charity day's, BBQ's and reunions,  and if we are to have a function at night in the function room we agreed to pay a small entry fee towards cost of  food, room, and entertainment. New club members must come to a club meet for at least 3 times for them to become member. The contact list on the web site as now been updated to let people know who's on the committee and what rolls they play, plus with their contact details. The food will still stay as it is on the Thursday night bike meets, and if you wish to purchase club tee shirts, sweat shirts, patches etc, you will have to order them through Steve Mannering as a small donation goes to the club. The FOR SALE page on the web site the club members can advertise motorbike goods for free while non members will have to pay a small fee of £5.00, but goods must have a link to motorcycles. Memberships was renewed, and on the last thing that was mentioned was for people to organize a bike run on which it seemed to have fallen on deaf ears, please we still  need people to come forward to plan a bike outing and not to leave it to the same members who sort out this roll.

A big thank you to the people who turned up to the AGM and for those who came on board as committee members. 

Here's to a successful year  

Martyn ( Boon ) Dickinson

HUNDREDS of people came to Skegness for the 40th reunion for rockers and bikers at the Ship and Atlantic Bar, Castleton Boulevard, at the weekend.

Most of the people came from Nottingham and Mansfield as they relived a youth spent riding out to Skegness during the summer. There was no room left for the number of bikes which turned up, and 50s and 60s music filled the air.
Organiser Alan Boothman said: "It was absolutely fantastic; tremendous. We picked the three best days and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.
"Everybody was talking until 1am, still reminiscing and telling stories some of us had never heard before, and bringing pictures which had been locked away for 40 years.
"We're going to do it every year."
Live music was supplied by the Ship and people made the most of the sunshine on the coast.
A website is due to be launched at the end of the year, www.rockersreunion.com, and a book is also planned about the rockers and their stories, featuring the Ship, early next year

New Phone Scam

PLEASE PASS ON TO YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY.

 The new telephone 'scam' has arrived.

 I received a call from a 'representative' of BT, informing me that he was disconnecting me because of an unpaid bill. He demanded payment immediately of £31.00, or it would be £118.00 to re-connect at a later date.

 The guy wasn't even fazed when I told him I was with Virgin Media, allegedly VM have to pay BT a percentage for line rental!

 I asked the guy's name - the very 'English' John Peacock with a very 'African' accent - & phone number - 0800 0800 152.

 Obviously the fella realized I wasn't believing his story, so offered to demonstrate that he was from BT. I asked how & he told me to hang up & try phoning someone - he would disconnect my phone to prevent this.

 AND HE DID!!

 My phone was dead - no engaged tone, nothing - until he phoned me again.

 Very pleased with himself, he asked if that was enough proof that he was with BT. I asked how the payment was to be made & he said credit card, there & then.

 I said that I didn't know how he'd done it, but I had absolutely no intention of paying him, I didn't believe his name or that he worked for BT.

 He hung up.

 Did 1471 & phoned his fictitious 0800 number - not recognised.

 I phoned the police to let them know, I wasn't the first! It's only just started apparently but it is escalating.

 Their advice was to let as many people know by word of mouth of this scam. The fact that the phone does go off would probably convince some people it's real, so please let as many friends & family aware of this.

 This is good but not that clever. He gave the wrong number - it should have been 0800 800152 which takes you through to BT Business. The cutting off of the line is very simple , he stays on the line with the mute button on and you can't dial out - but he can hear you trying. (This is because the person who initiates a call is the one to terminate it). When you stop trying he cuts off and immediately calls back. You could almost be convinced! The sad thing is that it is so simple that it will certainly fool the elderly and vulnerable. Obviously, if this scam is real, once they have your credit/debit card details, there is nothing to stop them cleaning out your account.