The Annual General Meeting of the Royston and District Motorcycle Club will be held on Wednesday 21st January at Whaddon Village Hall from 8 p.m.

The current committee members are as follows:

• President – Ben Davies
• Chairman – Alan Evans 
• Vice Chairman – Andrew Proudfoot
• Secretary – Guy Moody
• Treasurer – Chris Stafford
• Membership Secretary – Jim Greig 
• Show Coordinator – Dan Shaw (who replaced Mark Coningsby after the June 2025 show)
• BMF Liaison – Steve Coningsby
• Events Coordinator Simon Whybrow 
• Web and Social Media – John Gordon
• General Committee Members

Mark Coningsby
Mat Brett
Ken Desborough
Dave Richards

As in previous years all positions on the Committee are open for re-election with the exception of Ben’s role as Club President. 

Existing committee members do not need to be nominated to continue but must be seconded prior to election taking place at the AGM.

Prospective new members for any committee position must be nominated and seconded prior to any election taking place at the AGM.

Election to the committee will be by a vote of all members.

Could existing committee members please notify Guy Moody if they wish to stand for re-election in 2026.   Any nominations for new committee members to Guy Moody in advance of the meeting please.  (If you nominate anybody for a position please do so with their consent).

An agenda for the AGM will be issued one week before the meeting.

Wednesday 17th December 2025. Meet at The Woodman Inn, Nuthampstead, 09:30 onwards for 11:00 departure to Lister Hospital passing local schools.

If you are planning to join the ride contact Colin Willcox via the club WhatsApp messaging and he will add you to the Toy Run WhatsApp group.

Colin is the focal point for RDMCC involvement in the Toy Run but will not be available to lead a ride to The Woodman Inn as he will already be there.

If someone is prepared to arrange a meeting point and plan a RDMCC group ride to The Woodman please liaise via our WhatsApp group or alternatively make your own way to The Woodman between 09:30 and 10:30.

Donations information can be found at the bottom section of “About The Nutwood Toy Run”

About The Nutwood Toy Run

The Nutwood Toy Run began in 2023 with just 50 teddy bears and a shared idea between Robyn from Nutwood Pubs and Gavin Finley, organiser of the Mud Pluggers biker group. Gavin’s wife works at Lister Hospital, and together we came up with the idea to bring some extra joy to children spending time in there over Christmas. That first year, 20 bikers joined the convoy to deliver the toys — and from there, it’s only grown. In 2024, Colin Willcox and his biker group joined the run, along with members of the Harpenden Land Rover Club, another of Gavin’s groups. With around 20 bikes and 8 Land Rovers, we teamed up with Tesco Extra in Royston, thanks to the amazing Mandy from their Community Projects team and Robyn from Nutwood Pubs. The local community came together in an incredible way, donating toys through Tesco and our Nutwood sites. Together, we collected 23 crates of gifts worth between £3,500–£5,000 — along with generous book donations from Bows Books in Royston and children’s author Alice Hemming (Scholastic). Herts Rural Police supported us on the day, escorting our convoy safely to Lister Hospital.

The toys and books we deliver aren’t just for Christmas morning — they help Lister Hospital keep a back stock for children who are in hospital over the festive period, recovering from operations, or staying in for treatment throughout the year. These gifts are used as rewards and comfort items — a little bit of happiness during a tough time. This year, the Toy Run will be even bigger, with more bikers, more Land Rovers, and continued support from Herts Police and Tesco Extra, Royston, But we can’t do it without you. We’re asking for donations of brand-new toys or books for children of all ages (up to 18 years old). Donations can be dropped off at any Nutwood site or placed in the collection trolley at Royston Tesco.

If you’d like to be part of this year’s convoy, please contact events@nutwoodpubs.com, and your details will be passed on to Gavin or Colin. Thank you.

On Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 8pm.

At Royston Bowls Club, 47 Green Drift, Royston.

Presented by our esteemed Vice Chairman, Andrew Proudfoot.

Details of the presentation topics will be available closer to the date.

On Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 8pm.

At Royston Bowls Club, 47 Green Drift, Royston.

The presentation will be given by Mr. Tom Walston – Chair of Convoy4Ukraine and a resident of Meldreth. 

The talk will be the story of the recent Convoy#10 in September. 

Convoy4Ukraine is a locally based charity run by volunteers who buy 4×4  vehicles and fill them with essential aid, medical equipment, food and tools for the brave people of Ukraine. 

This was the largest convoy yet, with 22 vehicles, 33 volunteers from 10 countries with over £25,000 of aid. 

There were breakdowns, locked in keys, missing phones, a long-distance tow and good craic. That was all before we reached Ukraine. Then it got really interesting. 

 

Below are links to Convoy4Ukraine website and Convoy #10 report:

Convoy4Ukraine – delivering vehicles and aid to Ukraine

Convoy #10 Report: September 2025 – Convoy4Ukraine

We are excited to announce that on Saturday, 6th September, Buntingford will host its annual Classic Motor Show from 10am to 4pm.

As in previous years, the Royston & District Motor Cycle Club will proudly display four classic motorcycles. If you own a motorcycle that fits this category and would like to showcase it, please get in touch with Alan Evans.

We look forward to seeing your classic motorcycles and making this event a memorable experience for all attendees.

The club understands that you may not be able to spend the entire day at the show. If this is the case, we have made arrangements for you to drop off your bike at Buntingford. We will then ensure you get back home and pick you up again at 4pm when the show concludes.

Additionally, the club is seeking volunteers who can spare an hour to man the stand and answer questions about the club and the bikes. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. If you are available, please reach out to Alan Evans.

We look forward to seeing you and your classic motorcycles at the event!

Club Concourse & Charity Presentation, Wednesday 23rd July. Eternit Club 18:30

RDMCC Charity Donations 2025

Suffolk & Cambs Blood Bikes donation 2025 £5,000

Herts & Beds Blood Bikes donation 2025 £5,000

Air Ambulance donation 2025 £10,000

Concourse Winners 2025

RDMCC 40th Annual Motorcycle Show took place on Wednesday 18th June 2025.

Location: Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth, Royston. SG8 5RL

Time & Date: 6pm until 9pm, Wednesday 18th June 2025

Entrance: Motorcycles enter via Eternit car park and were directed to the main field.

There is limited car parking at Eternit and a free Park & Ride service was offered.

Pedestrians & those travelling by car entered via the pedestrian gate.

Payment: £5 per person. Cash.

Helmet & Clothing Park: £2 per item

Refreshments & Food available from on site vendors.

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Twelve riders in total enjoyed a great ride on a beautiful, warm sunny day to Weedon Bec near Northampton.

Ride organised by Simon Whybrow.

A bit of history for the site of Gasoline Juice from Historic England website: https://historicengland.org.uk/

An ordnance depot at Weedon Bec was authorised by an Act of Parliament in 1803. This was mainly built between 1804 and 1816. It was built for the Board of Ordnance to provide a secure inland store for gunpowder, firearms and other military stores. These could be transported by the nearby Grand Junction Canal. The original buildings included eight storehouses, four magazines, two lodges, accommodation for the Board’s officials and a canal basin. Four storehouses were converted to a barracks and two into a military prison. The outbreak of the First World War saw several new storehouses and workshops added to the depot and the prison was closed. The depot was gradually emptied after World War Two and closed in 1965.

Royston & District Motorcycle Club are pleased to support this event.

Meet at Tesco, Royston for 8.45am or La Pergola, Harlton for 9.15am.

Alan Evans will lead from Tesco, Royston to La Pergola and afterwards join with the Cambridge Bikers Easter Run.

Royston & District Motorcycle Club will lead Sunday’s ride leaving Stevenage Old Town at 11:00.

Club members can meet at Tesco Royston leaving for Stevenage at 09:45, or go directly to Stevenage for the ride briefing at 10:30.

Ride leader for RDMCC is Richard Cassidy.

The route will take approximately one hour and is shown on the gpx file and map below.