This has been an eventful period for the GCCG committee, as the second wave begins to bite we have initially been trying to navigate our way through the governments three tier system, and now are about to enter another UK wide lockdown, as our country along with the rest of the world tries to mitigate the risks of Covid 19. So, we continue trying to arrange activities by the AOs and committee efforts to try and minimise the impact of the pandemic on the GCCG. I am delighted to say that everyone has responded both very positively and inventively with a variety of virtual solutions, e.g. pub meetings, fix-it weekend, etc. It would be very welcome if members could talk with their respective AOs about any ideas, they may also have members who are very welcome to do one-off events in association with their AOs, to help and add some more variety. The committee will continue taking stock of the situation to see how we can further enhance the club’s efforts to minimise the impact on the club. But much more importantly, and to offer reassurance to the membership, when we emerge from these physical separation requirements the reinvigoration of club activities and expansion of its portfolio will be foremost in the minds of the committee and AOs. Meanwhile please take care and stay safe. Peter … [Read more...]

We are in the process of adding a number of quizzes to the website so you can play along during one of our 'virtual pub meets' or just against yourself during this lockdown period. Visit the Quizzes page to see more. … [Read more...]

We are delighted to announce that Peter Geake was elected as Chair of the GCCG at the Annual General Meeting on 15 March 2020. The meeting took place at the STEAM museum in Swindon with some 32 present including Committee members. We would like to thank all those who attended and contributed, particularly in the circumstances.   We were also pleased that Stephen Duxbury was elected to the Committee as All Torque Editor, to serve alongside existing members re-elected. The full Committee for 2020/21 is now: Peter Geake (Chair) Jeremy Lindon (Treasurer) David Birkett (Membership Secretary) Darren Mitcham (Press and Publicity) Tony Stokoe (Big End Journal Editor) Stephen Duxbury (All Torque Editor) Mark Wells (2023 Eurotour organiser) Rob Dewing (Webmaster) Iain Johncock (General Secretary). The AGM also approved the 2019 accounts, officer reports and heard from Area Organisers about activities around the country. The minutes will appear in due course. It is clear from Government advice issued on 16 March 2020 that social gatherings will have to be severely curtailed and this means GCCG events will be affected.  We will try to keep the website up to date with changes as they occur and inform members regularly in All Torque newsletters.   Iain Johncock GCCG General Secretary … [Read more...]