Marlborough Branch, The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc.: June 2012

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

St John’s Ambulance Ride – Sunday 17th June

Hi everyone.

Thanks for your support in attending this year’s ride. We had a good turnout of mostly public. It would be great if those of you who didn’t attend but would like to offer a donation towards the St. Johns, get in touch with me so I can get a Badge to you. Badges are $10.00. We chose this weekend in conjunction with St. Johns to hold our Ambulance Ride as it coincided with the St. John’s appeal week. Next year the dates for their appeal week are changing to an earlier (warmer) time of the year.

We met on a cold morning at the St. John’s brand new facility in Surrey Street, Picton. After a briefing from our St John’s Liaison person Rebecca about how the funds we raise are to be used to buy a new Anatomical Torso Model, we set off following our Police escort.

We rode through to Blenheim arriving at the Blenheim School for a well cooked BBQ. Thanks to our BBQ helpers, Gill McVie, Jeff & Wendy Champion, & Jane Laing.

We are still selling the left over badges, but to date of writing this report we have raised around $500.00 for the St. Johns.
Thanks again to those who have supported this very well worth cause.

Ride safe.

Nicola Bright #7125

Lunch with Nelson Ulysses at Jolly Roger – 10th June

A small bunch of Marlborough riders meet up to ride out to Havelock and meet with the Nelson branch who were venturing into our “patch” for lunch at the Jolly Roger in Waikawa Bay.

It was a great day for a ride so no excuses this time. We left Blenheim with perfect timing to arrive at Havelock at the same time as the Nelson riders arrived. Our assigned meeting place was at the Marina, just by the Slip Inn.

After a couple of minutes catching up, our group now swollen to 30 rode off around the Queen Charlotte Drive towards Picton. The road was in excellent condition with hardly any grit and definitely no ice as it was a very nice day, sunny and mild – I hadn’t even put my linings in my riding gear.

We arrived at the Jolly Roger, they knew we were coming as we had rung ahead to confirm numbers. Everyone congregated around the jetty in the sunshine, chatting and having a drink and food. It was a great chance to catch up with the new coordinator for Nelson Branch, John MacDonald and here his views on some of the issues we are facing at present.

Everyone had a lovely time in the sunshine and as the sun was lowering in the sky we parted our ways and headed for our various homes.

Thanks Nelson, for letting us join in with your crew for the day. We should do this more often.... in fact we are planning to join up with your crew again soon for your Poker Run.

Cheers

Nicky Bright # 7125