by Dave George | Feb 20, 2015 | Important Announcements, Volunteering
A Slipstreamers Call for Volunteers You may have seen recently that we are working on the organisation of Monday Night Youth Racing this summer. As with anything that we arrange , it is run entirely by volunteers. To make this work, Slipstreamers is always on the...
by Web Admin | Jan 30, 2015 | Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Celebrations & Awards, Volunteering
Our very own Head Coach Dave George! At an award ceremony in Hillingdon on the 28th January, the Mayor of Hillingdon presented awards to sporting individuals who have excelled at their chosen sport or made a real difference to a local club or team in the London...
by Web Admin | Dec 11, 2014 | Fun Corner, Volunteering
Our annual Slipstreamers Christmas Dinner for all coaches, helpers and young volunteers was held on Tuesday 9th December, in Hayes. A fantastic evening was enjoyed by a number of Volunteers from all areas of the Club; which, aside from food and drink, included party...
by Web Admin | Dec 11, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
We are very pleased to introduce you to your newest Rider Representative, Carl Jolly, who has taken over from Charles Page, and will be joining Ben, Hannah, Elizabeth, Anastasia and Seth as your voice on the Committee. Welcome aboard Carl! Remember Members, the...
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Volunteering
Most of you will have heard about the British Cycling Young Volunteer scheme, and what an excellent way it is for you to grow your leadership and communication skills whilst continuing to cycle. We have a number of Young Volunteers at the club already part of this...
by Web Admin | Oct 20, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Important Announcements, Volunteering
We have had an amazing response to our shout out in last week’s issue for Riders’ Representatives, and are delighted to announce that these roles have now been filled. We are very pleased to introduce you to your Rider Representatives – say hello to:...
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Volunteering
Another Young Volunteer, Simon, Shines in Gold Last week we celebrated 3 Slipstreamers who go out of their way to volunteer with British Cycling, giving their time to learn new skills and to make a difference. This week, we celebrate the fantastic news that Simon...
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Parents and Volunteers with Shovels! A big THANK YOU to those parents who helped out on Saturday by brandishing shovels and spending the session digging, sweeping and generally tidying up the edges of the circuit. There have been a few accidents lately with riders not...
by Web Admin | Aug 30, 2014 | Volunteering
Thank You To the Parents & Volunteers Who Cleared the Track Edges… Further to our thank you note in last week’s issue to those parents who helped out previously by brandishing shovels and spending the session digging, sweeping and generally tidying up...
by Web Admin | Aug 15, 2014 | Volunteering
Volunteers Needed – Will You Help Us Parents? It’s that time again when we reach out to Parents to help us with the running the various aspects of your children’s club. Simply put, we need more volunteers to help us in the various aspects of running...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Volunteering
Our Young Volunteers Shine in Platinum and Gold As most of you will know, British Cycling provides young people with the opportunity via their Young Volunteer programme to build leadership and communication skills in a practical environment. Much like the...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Celebrations & Awards, Volunteering
Alison Grant Receives Points of Lights Award! On the 7th July, our very own Chair, Alison, was awarded the Points of Light Award by the Cabinet Office for her volunteer work at Slipstreamers. As per the official statement on the government website: “The Points...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Volunteering
From U16 Rider to Young Official to Adult Coach! On Monday, 16th June, Harriet Hollis celebrated her 18th birthday. Harriet is pictured here, suitably embarrassed, after having happy birthday sung to her at the end of Sunday’s mountain bike ride at The Lookout...
