We are extremely sorry to hear of the death of John Drewery of Dacre Banks on Friday 15th February from cancer.
John, Elaine and their sons Jason and Jonty have been supporters of GMsR since its inception. In the early years John regularly provided a free taxi service, through his “Chauff-Four” private hire service to anyone attending the annual Presentation Nights at the Birch Tree and Half Moon Inns. He was also a regular marshal on Ride days. Even since being diagnosed, he enjoying being part of the team of volunteers, without whom the Great Milk (stout) Ride could not take place. John will be sadly missed by all.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Elaine and her sons and their families.
Saturday, 16 February 2008
Thursday, 7 February 2008
September date for annual Great Milk (stout) Ride
It has just been confirmed that the Great Milk (stout) Ride supporting Macmillan Cancer Support will be held on Sunday 7th September 2008 at the Nidderdale Agricultural Society’s show ground in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire.
Cliff Barton says we’re delighted to hear that the established date of the second Sunday in September will again see the running of this 16th annual event, which has raised over £332,000 for Macmillan, since its inception in 1993.
That year 29 riders raised £1350, an apparently staggering amount from what was a motley collection of regulars at the Birch Tree Inn, Wilsill, near Pateley Bridge to commemorate the recent death of a domino playing friend, John Woodhouse of Glasshouses, whose family had been greatly supported by Macmillan.
Last year (2007) 400 riders were able to hand over £42,500 to Macmillan at the annual Presentation Night in Ye Olde Oak Inn, Low Laithe, near Summerbridge. The Great Milk (stout) Ride is the principal donor to Macmillan in the Harrogate area and is, this year, looking forward to beating the 2006 record of £45,000.
That year we had 500 riders at an average of £90 each; last year our 400 riders averaged £106.25. If we can exceed our previous record numbers, while maintaining our rider average we could even pass the £50,000 mark, which would be an amazing achievement in anybody’s book. Last year we had more team entries than ever before, which was a major contribution to our increased ‘rider value’ and we are looking forward to swell those numbers by returning and new teams, together with individual and family entries.
Last year saw an increase sponsorship from both local and national businesses and charitable organisations who wish to be associated with this well established event and while we are currently in discussions with yet more, we welcome further enquiries. Contact me on 01423-780389, or email at bartoncliff@btopenworld.com or visit the website and follow the links.”
The Ride has a website at www.gmsr.co.uk where from 1st June 2008 teams and/or individual riders can register and download all the information they need to take part in the event.
Cliff Barton says we’re delighted to hear that the established date of the second Sunday in September will again see the running of this 16th annual event, which has raised over £332,000 for Macmillan, since its inception in 1993.
That year 29 riders raised £1350, an apparently staggering amount from what was a motley collection of regulars at the Birch Tree Inn, Wilsill, near Pateley Bridge to commemorate the recent death of a domino playing friend, John Woodhouse of Glasshouses, whose family had been greatly supported by Macmillan.
Last year (2007) 400 riders were able to hand over £42,500 to Macmillan at the annual Presentation Night in Ye Olde Oak Inn, Low Laithe, near Summerbridge. The Great Milk (stout) Ride is the principal donor to Macmillan in the Harrogate area and is, this year, looking forward to beating the 2006 record of £45,000.
That year we had 500 riders at an average of £90 each; last year our 400 riders averaged £106.25. If we can exceed our previous record numbers, while maintaining our rider average we could even pass the £50,000 mark, which would be an amazing achievement in anybody’s book. Last year we had more team entries than ever before, which was a major contribution to our increased ‘rider value’ and we are looking forward to swell those numbers by returning and new teams, together with individual and family entries.
Last year saw an increase sponsorship from both local and national businesses and charitable organisations who wish to be associated with this well established event and while we are currently in discussions with yet more, we welcome further enquiries. Contact me on 01423-780389, or email at bartoncliff@btopenworld.com or visit the website and follow the links.”
The Ride has a website at www.gmsr.co.uk where from 1st June 2008 teams and/or individual riders can register and download all the information they need to take part in the event.
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