I've recently had a couple of people complain about their subscription payments being taken from their Paypal accounts when they did not intend to renew their membership, blaming the Club.   As such, I thought it was time to explain the procedure.

If a member signs up to a PayPal recurring payment, it is treated more like a Standing Order than a Direct Debit, i.e. it is treated as something that happens by default, it is not specifically requested by the Club.   So unless it is cancelled by the member it will happen.   To try and avoid the problem outlined above, the payment system will automatically notify the member a few days before the renewal date that the payment will be taken.   If you do not wish to renew then you need to go into your Paypal account and cancel the recurring payment.  It is not something we can access.

If you ignore the reminder, or just email the Club  to ask them to cancel it (we can't), then don't be surprised when the payment is made.

Hope this makes sense.

Al  (Membership Secretary)

Good Morning to you all, Firstly apologies for the late posting of this message due to major tech failure.

The extra meeting will be held at the usual location of The Old Farmhouse,Yarm road, Darlington. DL2 1JZ. This will be the last

meeting to be held here until spring next year, I would like to thank all the members who made the effort to attend,

and to remind you all that the meetings at Chester-le-street will still be held at the usual times.

I hope that you all have a warm and safe winter and look forard to seeing you next year

Regards Allan

We're still going to continue to hold meets over the winter; there's nothing better than wrapping up well and taking the car for a drive on a crisp, clear winter's day (and for those of us without a heater, turning the engine fan on to keep the lower half warm )

However, I've decided that is probably getting too cold for our usual al-fresco picnics so the next few meetinga will be at cafes in various places.

So the first November one will be at 12:00 on Thursday 10th at the Bay Tree Garden Centre at Spalding (PE12 6JU), http://www.baytree-gardencentre.com/.

See you there

Al

We have had a couple of cases recently of the magazine going to the wrong address.   If you do move house then updating your address in your profile is a good idea, but unfortunately it doesn't send a notification to the Membership Secretary so won't get picked up.

So if you do move house please let me know either by messaging me at membership@rhocar.org or by using the "Contact Us" link on the Website.

Thanks

Al  (Membership Secretary)

Some of you will have noted that the Member Map recently disappeared.  It appears that a recent software update broke it (Those of you with iPhones will be used to this ).   It is now back, although it is now called Community Map.   As before it can be accessed from the blue  bar on the main screen.    There is a minor problem in that the  + Create > Community Map Marker (top right of the main screen) is not working.   But if you actually go the map there is an option to add your location and that seems to work.  I am discussing the problem with the author so hopefully I can get it fixed.

Of the 380 current members we have only 130 markers and many of those members have lapsed (I will be deleting them over the next few weeks).   So I encourage you to add your location.  Apart from helping the Area Secretaries to find out who is in their area you might find people near you who can help with any problems.

Al

Still on the last Wednesday of the month (next Wednesday), 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL.

I'll aim to be there just after 6pm, generally they're trying to kick us out just after 9pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat.

Entrance to the pub car park is off the A452 Chester Road heading North 50 yards from the island.

Everyone welcome. See you there.

Tuesday!!! Our next meeting is on TUESDAY the 25th of October at the Church Mouse Chester Moor Chester le Street DH23RJ from around 7pm, I am bringing the kit whatever the weather, as I need to put some miles on the mods I have done to the engine. See you all there. By the way the meetings are held on TUESDAY

*** EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT ***

This is a free admission but must be booked.  I have put this post on the Southwest Facebook page.  Planning a ride out to Thruxton. 

https://www.facebook.com/100064641461634/posts/pfbid0xHYm6wvWoL3YfbjczcLTxtFJ4kHSrMNVhuekvtJ8hwiGFt28QKHQffq7SbWp8mVTl/?sfnsn=scwspmo

Join us on our first Coffee Run to Thruxton, on October 23rd!

We'll be holding a series of breakfast meets throughout the winter at Thruxton, with plenty of tarmac parking and the superb Thruxton Centre Restaurant providing breakfast rolls and drinks!

Keep an eye out for future dates, and register your October attendance now via the link on the event page to avoid disappointment! 

We look forward to seeing you!

Hi all it's the time for our extra meeting, It will be held as usual at The Old Farmhouse, Yarm road, Darlington. DL2 1JZ.

I look forward to seeing both old and new members there, The venue has undergone an extensive refurbishment since

we last crossed the doorstep so I'm also looking forward to seeing the New Pub as well.

Drive safe and take  care .

Allan