SCC Members Newsletters
The latest and one previous Club Members Newsletters are available here. Please contact us with any news or articles. See the contact details below.
SCC Members News – April 2026
Sorry about the break in service – newsletter editor emigrated for the winter, so absent from committee meetings. This is my final newsletter before I hand over to Ian Humphreys, who has kindly stepped up to take this on. This distribution is to the 2025 membership list. After this, I will delete all recipients and upload the list for the 2026 membership. Sometimes this doesn’t go perfectly (eg we have a typo in email addresses etc.)
If you have renewed but stop receiving this newsletter, please contact us at newsletter@solihullcc.org.ukand we will fix it.
If you haven’t renewed, you won’t receive any more members newsletters.
Don’t forget you can always access club information from the website, Members Facebook page, or by subscribing to the WhatsApp community.
Absent Friend – Jim Smyth
We are sad to announce the passing of long-standing club member Jim Smyth. Jim was well known by many as a former club run leader and membership secretary. Although inactive for a few years he kept in touch at social events when possible, and via Facebook.
Mighty Mo hits 90 years
Club legend Mo Paveley is about to join the elite band of over 90’s club members. To help her celebrate this special birthday she has invited all her cycling friends to lunch at the Greswolde Hotel in Knowle from 2pm onwards on Friday 1 May.
Reliability Rides 2026 – from David Fellows
The recent Solihull CC Reliability Ride was a rip-roaring success - 110 riders out on a fresh February Sunday
We Raised £600 for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Not only did we get the most riders, have the best cake spread and forge the best route out of pretty much all reliability rides ever.
Big thanks to Heather & Mark for setting up the cakes and especially to Heather for baking a lot loads. Thanks a lot to Anne & Mike for helping with the sign on, and also Ellen for baking loads.
Also, thanks to the Red Lion pub for allowing us to use the downstairs free of charge and for their wonderful staff for keeping the hot water topped up
And finally, thanks to all the riders for showing up on the day it means loads to me so thank you. - See you all in 2027
Club Rides – from Cliff Dobson
Another batten change, as I am handing over to Mike Wall. The Spring runs are ready, and May and June will be loaded onto the website soon. Mike is working with the run leaders to develop the Summer programme.
Old Sols Lunch – From Malcolm Smith
If you reach or exceed 70 years of age during 2026, you can enjoy yet another benefit of club membership…. The Old Sols lunch will kick off at 12.30pm on Thursday 11 June at Robin Hood Golf Club, Solihull, B92 7DJ.
If you’d like to join us please submit your name, if you haven’t already done so, to me by email at smithmalcolm90@gmail.com or by text/WhatsApp to 07930 311650.
There’s no charge and no obligation – we just want to know how much food to order!
Dates for your Diary – planned but not promised
May Wednesdays – No Frills racing at Tudor Grange
Thursdays May to July – weekly time trials
Thu 11 June – Old Sols lunch
Thu 18 June – Tony Satterthwaite 2 up TT
Sun 28 June – Memorial rides
Sun 2 Aug – Cream Tea run - Luddington
You can read this and the previous month’s newsletter at: https://solihullcc.org.uk/news-items
Expect the next newsletter to appear in your inbox around 10 May
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December 2025 Newsletter
Social season in full flow – unless you have a couple more cyclo-cross races to do.
Thanks for reading and here’s to a happy Christmas and a safe and healthy 2026
Absent Friend – Dave Elliot
One of our longest serving club members, Dave Elliott passed away on Monday 1st December after a very long illness. He died peacefully with his family around him. Dave’s funeral will take place at Robin Hood Crematorium on Friday 16 January 2026 at 2pm
Club Subscriptions and Direct Debits 2026 – from Sandra Turner
Club membership subscriptions will remain unchanged for 2026 and are due on 1 January.
If you pay by direct debit your subs will automatically be paid via your existing mandate.
No need to fill in another Direct Debit form. Direct Debits will be collected on or shortly after the 4th February 2026
Membership Payment.
Existing Direct Debit - there is no need to send in an application form.
BACS - there is no need to send in an application form but please let Jean know how much you are paying.
Cheque - please send your cheque to me at 18 Marsland Road, Olton, B92 7BU
Any cash payments (hopefully few) should be put in an envelope with the members name and put through my letterbox.
Members who are now over 65 are entitled to concessionary membership. We don’t know everyone’s date of birth, so if this applies since last January, please let Jean Brownsword know. If you have any membership queries please contact -Jean Brownsword at membership@solihullcc.org.uk
For direct debit queries contact me via e mail to treasurer@solihullcc.org.uk
Mince Pie Run 2025 – from Cliff Dobson
Despite the freezing temperature on the morning of the Mince Pie run, the record turnout was another great example of how good our club is. After costs, we raised over £500 for Solihull Wheels for All.
A big thank-you to our ever-reliable band of home bakers. I sampled quite a few examples, but there were just too many for me to taste them all. The Solihull Wheels for All team managed the event with their usual efficiency. Visitors from Coventry CTC and Evesham Wheelers were among several fellow cyclists from our region.
Club Rides – from Cliff Dobson
The Winter 24/5 club rides programme is complete and on the website. The Tuesday C run will start at 10am, and the Tuesday D run will be a hybrid D/E pace with “Decide on the Day” in January On Sunday the D and E run will be combined.
Club run leaders are monitoring weather and road conditions, and will modify or even cancel led rides if they consider the risks require it. As these decisions sometimes happen as late as possible, we will be using WhatsApp groups to notify riders. If you are not registered to one (or more) of the Club’s WhatsApp groups, ask the run leader to get you added.
Club kit delivery and ordering – from Jean Brownsword
Kalas have delivered the kit ordered last time. If you chose to have your order delivered to your address, it should now have arrived. If you selected delivery to the Club, please contact Jean Brownsword to arrange collection.
The SCC kit store will open again in the New Year, with delivery around Easter. Keep checking the website for details on club kit at: https://solihullcc.org.uk/clothing
Club Dinner and 2025 Awards presentation – from Mike Wood
Saturday 31 January 2026
Robin Hood Golf Club, St Bernard’s Road, Olton
Details are still to be finalised, and will follow in a member’s bulletin as soon as possible. Once again, we will be subsidising the ticket price.
Those who were awards winners in 2024 will have to clean and polish their silverware ready for this year’s recipients.
Dates for your Diary – planned but not promised….
Wed 28 Jan 26 Annual General Meeting – Woodbourne Sports Club, Earlswood
Sat 31 Jan 26 Annual Awards presentation – Robin Hood GC
Sun 22 Feb 25 Reliability Rides (provisional)
You can read this and the previous month’s newsletter at: https://solihullcc.org.uk/news-items
Expect the next newsletter to appear in your inbox around 13thJanuary
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December 2025 Newsletter
Social season in full flow – unless you have a couple more cyclo-cross races to do.
Thanks for reading and here’s to a happy Christmas and a safe and healthy 2026
Absent Friend – Dave Elliot
One of our longest serving club members, Dave Elliott passed away on Monday 1st December after a very long illness. He died peacefully with his family around him. Dave’s funeral will take place at Robin Hood Crematorium on Friday 16 January 2026 at 2pm
Club Subscriptions and Direct Debits 2026 – from Sandra Turner
Club membership subscriptions will remain unchanged for 2026 and are due on 1 January.
If you pay by direct debit your subs will automatically be paid via your existing mandate.
No need to fill in another Direct Debit form. Direct Debits will be collected on or shortly after the 4th February 2026
Membership Payment.
Existing Direct Debit - there is no need to send in an application form.
BACS - there is no need to send in an application form but please let Jean know how much you are paying.
Cheque - please send your cheque to me at 18 Marsland Road, Olton, B92 7BU
Any cash payments (hopefully few) should be put in an envelope with the members name and put through my letterbox.
Members who are now over 65 are entitled to concessionary membership. We don’t know everyone’s date of birth, so if this applies since last January, please let Jean Brownsword know. If you have any membership queries please contact -Jean Brownsword at membership@solihullcc.org.uk
For direct debit queries contact me via e mail to treasurer@solihullcc.org.uk
Mince Pie Run 2025 – from Cliff Dobson
Despite the freezing temperature on the morning of the Mince Pie run, the record turnout was another great example of how good our club is. After costs, we raised over £500 for Solihull Wheels for All.
A big thank-you to our ever-reliable band of home bakers. I sampled quite a few examples, but there were just too many for me to taste them all. The Solihull Wheels for All team managed the event with their usual efficiency. Visitors from Coventry CTC and Evesham Wheelers were among several fellow cyclists from our region.
Club Rides – from Cliff Dobson
The Winter 24/5 club rides programme is complete and on the website. The Tuesday C run will start at 10am, and the Tuesday D run will be a hybrid D/E pace with “Decide on the Day” in January On Sunday the D and E run will be combined.
Club run leaders are monitoring weather and road conditions, and will modify or even cancel led rides if they consider the risks require it. As these decisions sometimes happen as late as possible, we will be using WhatsApp groups to notify riders. If you are not registered to one (or more) of the Club’s WhatsApp groups, ask the run leader to get you added.
Club kit delivery and ordering – from Jean Brownsword
Kalas have delivered the kit ordered last time. If you chose to have your order delivered to your address, it should now have arrived. If you selected delivery to the Club, please contact Jean Brownsword to arrange collection.
The SCC kit store will open again in the New Year, with delivery around Easter. Keep checking the website for details on club kit at: https://solihullcc.org.uk/clothing
Club Dinner and 2025 Awards presentation – from Mike Wood
Saturday 31 January 2026
Robin Hood Golf Club, St Bernard’s Road, Olton
Details are still to be finalised, and will follow in a member’s bulletin as soon as possible. Once again, we will be subsidising the ticket price.
Those who were awards winners in 2024 will have to clean and polish their silverware ready for this year’s recipients.
Dates for your Diary – planned but not promised….
Wed 28 Jan 26 Annual General Meeting – Woodbourne Sports Club, Earlswood
Sat 31 Jan 26 Annual Awards presentation – Robin Hood GC
Sun 22 Feb 25 Reliability Rides (provisional)
You can read this and the previous month’s newsletter at: https://solihullcc.org.uk/news-items
Expect the next newsletter to appear in your inbox around 13thJanuary
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