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This is the information held in the database for 1940.
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| 13/01/1940
Hastings Observer |
Cycling The mystery run, led by Mr G Cotton, last Sunday was fairly well attended. Leaving via London-road and Silverhill, rough going was encountered through Silverhlll Park, Old Roar and Grange-road, and the riders then proceeded past Hurst Court, down Chown's Hill towards Three Oaks, then on to Westfield and through lanes to Sedlescombe, bearing left to Pay Gate Cottage, and then up Marley lane to Battle, The main road was followed via Kitchenham lane to Penshurst and the lunch destination, Ashburnham. Here the Eastbourne Club [Eastbourne Rovers CC] were met and, after various games, the Hastings party made for Woods Corner and Rushlake Green, the main road being followed to Herstmonceux, then left to Wartling and Pevensey, and over the old main road to Barnhorn and Little Common, continuing up Belle Hill to Bexhill and home to tea. To-morrow's run to Matfield. Assemble 9am at the Royal Oak. leaving 9.15 sharp. All members are asked to attend in view pleasant surprise. |
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| 20/01/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The run to Matfield on Sunday was enjoyed by a good muster. Leaving by way of Cambridge Road and the Harrow, the riders went on to Whatlington and Robertsbridge, and took the main road to Lamberhurst, here turning right for Brenchly and district and on to lunch at Horsmonden. Afterwards there was lane riding to Hartley, and the way now led to Bedgebury Park. After some rough going the party arrived at the lake and then went through the park to the main road and via Flimwell to tea at Swifsden. After games they made for home via Hurst Green and John's cross. Tomorrow (Sunday) Mr P Bliss [Percy Bliss] leads a mystery run leaving the Royle Oak at 9 am. All tea arrangements have been made. |
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| 17/02/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The run to Leeds Castle and district was well attended. Leaving via Ore the riders reached Rye in good time, and the way then led through Playden, Iden, Wittersham, Tenterden and Biddenden to Headcorn for lunch. After travelling via Sutton Valence and Langley cross roads, they reached Leeds Village and Castle, and rode on through Harrietsham, Lenham, and Charing bearing right via Pluckley to Bethersden and High Halden. Tea was taken at Tenterden, the return journey being via Rolvenden, Northiam and Sedlescombe. Home was reached in good time after a trip of over 80 miles. Tomorrow (Sunday) Mr J S Southerden's [Jack Southerden] mystery run leaves the Royal Oak at 9 am. All tea arrangements are in his hands. |
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| 24/02/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The mystery run led by Mr J Southerden [Jack Southerden] will leave the Royal Oak at 9 am tomorrow (Sunday). In its place last Sunday club riders had a run to Laughton via Sidley, Ninfield, Herstmonceux and Horsebridge. Lunch was taken at Laughton and the way then led to Ripe, Berwick and Polegate returning over Pevensey Marsh to Barnhorn, Little Common and Bexhill and then home by way of Silverhill. Members should note that prizes won last season will be presented next Saturday night at 7 o'clock by Mr Harry Smith in the club room at Calvert Road. The subscription has been halved for the duration of the war. This includes NCU third party insurance. |
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| 9/03/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes Last Sunday's run took members through Rye and Reading Street to lunch at Kenardington. Afterwards they wet on to Ashford via Kingsnorth, the main road being followed to Willesborough and lanes through Mersham, Bilsington, and Ham Street to Snargate. Tea was taken at Stone-in-Oxney. Tomorrow (Sunday) riders leave the Royal Oak at 9 am for Henfield. Tea arrangements are in hand. |
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| 23/03/1940
Hastings Observer |
Local Club Notes The run to Wateringbury was again well attended. Leaving by way of Harrow Hill, the main road was followed to Roberstbrdge, Flimwell and Lamberhurst. Lane riding brought the party to Horsmonden and Yalding, and they continued over the Pack Horse bridge to Wateringbury. Lunch was taken at Aylsford and afterwards they went on to Key Street and Bearsted. Here, owing to chain trouble, they had to make for Langley via Leeds village continuing to Sutton Valence and Headcorn to tea at Tenterden. The homeward run was via Witersham and Rye to Iclesham and Ore. Yesterday (Good Friday) members left Halton Church at 4 am for Salisbury, on the club's Somerset and Devon tour. |
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| 30/03/1940
Hastings Observer |
Local Club Notes The club tour of the West Country was carried out without incident, the mileage being over 450 miles. Winchester, Salisbury and Wells Cathedrals were visited. At Wells the party heard the famous clock striking the hour. Clifton suspension bridge was another fine sight In the tour. The last day's run was from Amesbury Salisbury Plain. Tomorrow (Sunday) riders meet at Christ Church, Ore at 7 o'clock for a run to Reculver and district; tea at Ham Street at 5pm. |
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| 6/04/1940
Hastings Observer |
Cycling To-morrow (Sunday) the run is to Llttlehampton, leaving the Royal Oak at 8 o'clock. Tea arrangements are in hand. The club room is still open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10pm. |
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| 13/04/1940
Hastings Observer |
Local Club Notes The run tomorrow (Sunday) is to Elham Valley leaving Royal Oak 9 am, Christ Church Ore 9.15 am. All unattached cyclists are welcome. Tea will be taken at the Crown, Stone-in-Oxney, at 5 pm |
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| 27/04/1940
Hastings Observer |
Local Club Notes The run to Speldhurst on Sunday was carried out with great success. Many cuckoos and swallows were noticed, also cherry and plum blossom. Tomorrow (Sunday) the run to West Hoathly, leaving the Royal Oak at 8.30 am. Tea at Buxted at 5pm. |
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| 11/05/1940
Hastings Observer |
Local Club Notes The run last week took riders via Rye to Marden for lunch. Afterwards they travelled through lanes to Broughton Monchelsea to Sutton Valence crossing the main road to Pluckley and on to Hothfield Common and Ashford for tea. Tomorrow's Whitsun tour to Eastern Counties start from Christ Church, Ore at 5 am with breakfast at Maidstone at 7.30am Attempts were made on the Eastbourne and back record of 1hr 35mins with the following results: E Swanton 1hr 35mins 25secs: D Lowe 1hr 43mins 35secs: W Baker 1hr 48mins 20secs. F Lelyveld also rode in the recent 50 miles TT. His time being 2hrs 30mins 40secs. The winner was A Rose in 2hrs 17mins 34secs. Event: |
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| 18/05/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The runs during last week-end added another 312 miles to our total. The places visited included Tilbury, Chelmsford, Colchester, Bushden, Bedford and To-morrow (Sunday) a run to the Kent coast leaves Christ Church, Ore, 7 am. Tea arrangements are hand. |
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| 25/05/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The run last Sunday to Margate was very well attended, some new members turning out for the first time. The mileage was 128. Tomorrow a social run to Chiddingstone leaves the Royal Oak at 9am. Tea, Dicker Tea Rooms 5pm. New members and friends are specially invited. Wednesday night runs are again being run, leaving next Wednesday at 7pm for Brenzett Corner. There are two sections, hard riders and tourist, both in capable hands. |
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| 1/06/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The run to Chiddingstone on Sunday was again well attended. Recently two attempts were made on the Eastbourne and back record as follows: Tandem by messers P Bliss [Percy Bliss] and S Powell [Sid Powell], which failed by 8 secs, their time being 1hr 28mins 8secs, against the record of 1hr 8mins [This was a standard time]. Solo attempt by Nr J Lynch, who failed by over 4mins, his time being 1hr 39mins 15secs, the record standing at 1hr 35mins. Both attempts were timed by Mr H Smith, and turned at Eastbourne by Mr G Prince. Other club members assisted at various points. Tomorrow a run to Reigate and district leaves the Royal Oak at 8am. Tea at Swiftsden 5pm. Will all members please note that runs are social and not training spins. The speed is moderate and all arrangements are in capable and experienced hands. Event: |
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| 8/06/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The run last Sunday was again well supported. Leaving via the Front, the route lay through Sidley and Herstmonceux to Horsebridge for a brief halt afterwards forward to East Hoathly and Uckfield, through the Forest road to Nutley and Wych Cross. From there, Forest Row and East Grinstead were made in good time, and the riders went on to Godstone for lunch via Felbridge and Blindley Heath. After traveling via Edenbridge to Ashhurst and Langton and the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, Lamberhurst was reached by way of Bayham Abbey, and tea was taken at Swiftsden. An easy run home via Hurst Green completed an enjoyable 100 miles. For this weekend the club have two sections, one riding through the night for Rushden and Northampton, and the Sunday section leaving the Royal Oak for Chichester at 5am. Tea at Brighton at 5pm. Wednesday's social run to Rye and Northiam starts at 7pm sharp |
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| 15/06/1940
Hastings Observer |
Local Club Notes The run to Rushden and district was carried out without incident. Leaving after lunch on Saturday, the riders reached their destination via London, Bedford and Milton Ernest, covering a distance of 133 miles, in ten hours, which included all stops for refreshment. Sunday's run to Bognor and Chichester was also carried out satisfactorily. After breakfast Brighton, the coast road was followed via Worthing and Littlehampton to Bognor. Chichester was reached in time visit the cathedral and afterwards riders went forward to Arundel for lunch. The route then lay over undulating country to Crossbush, Broadwater and the Old Shoreham road to Brighton. After tea at Lewes, they had an easy run home via Ringmer, Horsebridge and Ninfield. Hastings was reached 8 pm and the mileage was over 150. Wednesday's social run is to Barnhorn and Hooe, leaving at 7 pm. To-morrow (Sunday) riders meet Christ Church, Ore, at 7am for a tour of Kent: tea at Stone 5 pm. |
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| 22/06/1940
Hastings Observer |
Local Club Notes The run to Kent last Sunday started by way of Westfield and Northiam on to Rolvenden and Tenterden where, after a brief halt the riders proceeded to Biddenden and Headcorn. Leaving the main road for lane riding to Grafty Green and Lenham, they reach the lunch destination at Staliafield, afterwards continuing through lanes to Throwley, and eventually arriving at Sheldwich and the main road to Ashford. The tea destination was reached via Kingsnorth, Orlestone and Warehorne and the return run was via Wittersham, Underhill, Playden, Rye and Icklesham. Tomorrow (Sunday) riders leave the Royal Oak at 7.30pm for Midhurst. Tea arrangements are in hand. |
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| 29/06/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The run last Sunday was enjoyed by all. The route was from the Frant to Ninfield, Herstmonceux and Horsebridge for a brief halt, afterwards forward to Laughton and through lanes to Isfield. Owing to tyre trouble lunch was taken at Piltdown and the riders had to return via Maresfield, Uckfield, and East Hoathly to tea at Upper Dicker. Home was reached via Horsebridge and Ninfield. The Wednesday evening run was Shorncilffe. Tomorrow (Sunday) riders meet at Christ Church, Ore, at 7am for Yalding and district. Tea at Swiftsden, 5pm. |
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| 29/06/1940
Hastings Observer |
Cycling Carries on One of the few sports which has not been affected greatly by the new regulations is cycling. Mr A Rome, the secretary of the local club, tells me that they are going ahead with their weekend tours as usual although the closing of a number of roads in Kent has forced them to revise some of their runs. The same remarks apply to the local section of the Cyclists' Touring Club. |
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| 6/07/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings club notes The run last Sunday to and district was attended by the usual number and the way led via Battle, Robertsbridge and Flimwell, where, after a brief halt for refreshment, the riders continued to Pembury and Tonbridge. After lunch they went on to Hadlow and then to East Peckham, continuing through lanes to Goose Green and Hale Street. They took the main road to Paddock Wood and on past Mascalls Court Matfield Green, Kippings Cross and Lamberhurst Quarter. The main road was followed to Flimwell, with tea at Swiftsden, after travelling via Robertsbridge and Battle. The run to-morrow (Sunday) Is to Horsham and district; leave Royal Oak 6am. Wednesday's run is to Eastbourne, leaving promptly 7 o'clock. |
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| 27/07/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The run last Sunday was enjoyed by all who took part. Leaving by way of the arterial road, the riders went via Battle, Netherfield, and Brightling to the lunch destination at Burwash. Lane riding was continued to Ticehurst Road, Mayfield, Tidebrook, Durgate and Lamberhurst, through Bedgebury Park to Hartley for tea. The homeward journey was via Benenden, Sandhurst, Staplecross, Sedlescombe and Baldslow. Tomorrow (Sunday) riders leave the Royal Oak at 9am for a interclub run with the Medway Wheelers. Lunch at Speldhurst: tea at Frittenden at 5pm. All cyclists are welcome |
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| 3/08/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The inter-club run with the Medway Wheelers proved a big success. Leaving via the arterial road and Battle, the riders went to Robertsbridge, Flimwell and Lamberhurst. The main road was left and they continued to Bayham Abbey and over Tunbridge Wells Common to the lunch destination at Speldhurst. After various games they made their way via Southborough to Tonbridge. And leaving their friends they travelled the main London road via Pembury to Swiftsden for tea, the homeward route being Hurst Green, John's Cross and Whatlington. Tomorrow (Sunday) the run is to Canterbury, assemble at Chris Church, Ore, at 8.30 am. Tea arrangements are in hand. |
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| 10/08/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The run last Sunday, which was again fairly well attended left via Icklesham and Rye over Romney Marsh to Ham Street and Ashford and over undulating country to Kemps Corner, Chilham and Canterbury for lunch. After a visit to the cathedral and the Dane John recreation grounds, the riders went on via Bridge and Bareham Downs to Dover and through Folkestone to the tea destination at Hythe. The homeward route was through Dymchurch and Ivychurch, Brookland and Rye, with a brief halt at Icklesham. Tomorrow (Sunday) hard riders got to Hatfield (meet 4am) and tourists to Worthing, leaving the Royal Oak at 8am sharp. Tea at Dicker tea rooms at 5pm |
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| 7/09/1940
Hastings Observer |
Cycling Club Notes The run last Sunday was around Kentish lanes, leaving via Ore, Icklesham and Rye to Wittersham Stocks. The main road was followed to Tenterden via Smallhythe, and the lunch destination was London Beach. Afterwards the riders went on to Benenden and lane riding brought them to Hartley. They continued via Hawkhurst to Hurst Green for tea, returning home through Roberstbridge and Battle. Tomorrow (Sunday) the club run leaves the Royal Oak at 8.30 am for Withyham. Tea at Three Cups at 5 pm. |
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| 16/11/1940
Hastings Observer |
Death of Mr Julius Mastin ... In his earlier days Mastin was ardent cyclist and was for some time captain of the old Hastings Cycling Club. One of his most treasured possessions was a stationery cabinet, presented him by the club on the occasion of his marriage. Incidentally, Mr. Mastin was one of the last people in the district to relinquish the old 'pennyfarthing' machines. Following his cycling career, Mr. Mastin was one of the pioneers of motoring the town, |
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| Hastings Eastbourne Hastings Record Attempts 7 April and 26 May 1940 - Notebook
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Hastings and St.Leonards CC | 7/04/1940 | |
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