Events Planned for 2010
It is hoped to hold an event (nearly) every month in the Spring, Summer and Autumn of 2010.
Every one is invited, but you must register to take part - this is required for compliance with our insurance.
The details of how to register will be posted closer to each event.
(Exact dates and events to be confirmed.)
- Wednesday, 11 August - Evening Ride to a local Pub
- Sunday, 12 September - Steaming Cyclists (another chance to catch a ride on miniature steam trains.)
Past Events from 2010
June 2010 - Steaming Cyclist's Family Cycle Ride
Saturday, 5 June 2010
March 2010 - Science Week Cycle Ride
Sunday 21st March 2010
The March family cycle ride was to Mill Green Museum (WGC) to coincide with National Science and Engineering Week.
There were two starting points:
1. Campus West carpark
WGC - AL8 6BX
2. Ellenbrook Lane playing fields
Hatfield - AL10 9NS
Cyclist met at 1:15pm for a 1:30pm start.
Cyclists returned unaccompanied when ready.
The route was mostly off-road and not too far for the little ones.
Interesting Links
Mill Green Museum
To find out more about the museum, visit the Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's website: Mill Green Museum.
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National Science and Engineering Week (12-21 March) and the International Year of Biodiversity (2010)
To find out more about National Science and Engineering Week visit The British Science Association's website.
The theme for this year's National Science and Engineering Week is EARTH which was chosen by the British Science Association to support the United Nation's declaration that 2010 is to be the International Year of Biodiversity.
The United Nations designates some years as International Years to draw the World's attention to pressing global issues.
A good site that list these UN designated International Years is the Canadian branch of the UN.
In the UK, this UN observance is coordinated by the Natural History Museum.
Past Events from 2009
Welwyn Hatfield Cycling Forum organised two social events during 2009:
- Steaming Cyclists
(September 2009) - Tour de Havilland Family Cycle Ride
(June - as part of Bike Week 2009)
... and took part in:
- Kaleidoscope Festival 2009
(July)
Steaming Cyclists 2009
On Sunday 13th September 2009 the WHCF departed from Wrestler's Bridge, Hatfield and
cycled along the Alban Way to Colney Heath to see the
North London Society of Model Engineers www.nlsme.co.uk where they and their families enjoyed rides on live miniature steam
trains.
Kaleidoscope Festival 2009
After last year's success we again ran a stall and cycle parking at the Kaleidoscope Festival 2009.
We handed out over 200 copies of the local cycle route maps pack, so many that we ran out!
Tour de Havilland (A family cycle ride)
WHCF's first major event took place on 14th June 2009 as part of national Bike Week.
Aimed at families, groups had a map and quiz to do as they road round a 3 mile course entirely on cycle paths within Hatfield Business Park.
40 people took part, with the youngest rider doing the 3 miles on her push along bike.
Members of WHCF were on hand to help at major road crossings and at the Howe Dell Community Centre which was the start and finish point.
All the children were given de Havilland Partnership gym bags with various goodies including information from the police.
The photos show happy children and pleased parents, plus our guest of honour, the Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough, Councilor Kim Langley.
Our thanks go to all who took part, the Police for riding round and marking bikes of those attending, the Mayor for attending, Lillian Goldberg (Hertfordshire County Council) for advice from previous events and, in particular, the de Havilland Partnership Coordinator Terri Floyd whose support and help turned an idea in to a practical proposition.