Updates on:
- Centurian way extension
- Farlington marshes access road
- NCN2 grit pile
Category Listing: News
PCTC update for members using TalkTalk
We have encountered random issues with emails sent to TalkTalk and Tiscali (part of TalkTalk).
Some of our emails were rejected out-of -hand so you never received them. We don't get rejections from any other service provider and we don't get rejections from all TalkTalk accounts.
It's nothing you have done, and you are not alone. An internet search for 'Talk Talk IP Blacklisted' will reveal loads of people with this issue. You'll even see occurrences when TalkTalk has blacklisted itself!
To try to get around this issue I am experimenting with a different method for sending to your address. I'll use the new method for all emails coming from the Portsmouth CTC web site for the time being.
Please let me know if:
- You see any issues with Portsmouth CTC emails
- You don't get Portsmouth CTC emails (if you log in to the web site, you can see the latest 'PCTC Update' email under 'Recent news and articles' on the home page) - but first, please check your spam or junk folder
Thanks,
Andy
Cathedral Challenge
We're running a series of rides for people new to group riding or who haven't cycled for a while. They start with a short, 'get to know you' ride that includes a free bike check and progress through longer distances, tackling a series of challenges on the way:
- Bronze: Havant to Portsmouth cathedral and back
- Silver: Chichester cathedral and back
- Gold: Winchester cathedral and back
That might seem impossible to you now, but here's a sample of the stories recent joiners to our rides have to tell (Paul, Malcolm and Debbie participated in the Cathedral Challenge last year):
Roger Geffen at PompeyBUG, 17th November
Roger Geffen MBE, Policy Director of Cycling UK, is the guest of Portsmouth Cycle Forum (PompeyBUG) at 7pm, Thursday 17th November, when he will talk about the second phase of our national Space for Cycling campaign. This aims to create better places for everyone, by enabling people of all ages and abilities to cycle for any local journey. As well as enabling members of the public to call on councils to commit to planning high-quality cycle networks – and to finding the funding these will require – we are also creating a Space for Cycling toolkit. This will support local campaign groups and councils to work constructively together on planning local cycle networks and prioritising schemes, using a suite of IT tools and crowd-sourced data. This will strengthen the hand of local campaigners – as local authorities seek their support for their funding proposals – while boosting their credibility, their visibility in the local media, and their supporter base.
This should be a really interesting meeting and a great chance for us to engage with Cycling UK’s national campaigns and to use them locally to help us make cycling work for the Portsmouth and Havant area. Put the date in your diaries.
More details at http://www.pompeybug.co.uk/2016/10/open-meeting-making-space-for-cycling-uk/
Hayling Ferry re-launch
It’s a triumph for a bunch of persistent and hard-working people and for community support – the ferry is due to be re-launched tomorrow 5th August with a full, Summer service starting Saturday 6th August.
The opening event is free and starts at 12.30 including: pyrotechnics, Police guard of honour, music by local star Chloe Anne, free face painting, and the Portsmouth Football Club mascot.
For one day only, crossings will be £1 per trip.
More details of the opening event, fares and timetable on the ferry’s new web site at www.haylingferry.net.
Service updates will appear on Facebook and Twitter. There will also be an on-board mobile phone – I’ll update Cycle Hayling's ferry status page when I know the number.
Park Lane bridleway working party
On 20th May, eight CTC Portsmouth volunteers worked with a Hampshire County Council officer to minimise flooding and mud on Park Lane Bridleway.
In memory of Mike Izod
I attended Mike’s very simple and dignified funeral service yesterday. Many riders remember Mike as a most pleasant, calm and friendly ride colleague – never tired or grumpy at the route taken and encouraging riders who might have been a bit tired and struggling at the end of the ride. His bike was always in immaculate condition. He'd often be asked about his 'new' bike only to be told he'd had it for ages.
Mike joined the Navy as a Marine Engineer and served 22 years for pension, during which time he got an Open University degree in mathematics and became a school teacher up to A level standard. Unfortunately after some years he got throat cancer which affected his voice and he had to stop teaching. He then worked in the accounts department of John Lewis for some years. Some 10 years ago he contracted leukaemia but was cured and in remission until 18 months or so ago when it returned.
The photo on the service sheet was taken about 2 years ago and shows Mike with his granddaughter, Viva, then aged 4. Viva is an old Izod family name. Mike came from Huguenot stock and there are a number of Izods who were land owners in the Cotswolds, unfortunately not recently on Mike’s side of the family. A family relative told me after the funeral that he recently visited a church in one of the picture-postcard villages and saw a grave of 'Viva Izod'.
Mike Izod
I'm very sorry to have to report that Mike Izod - a regular rider with us until 18 months ago - has died.
Irene Izod writes:
It is with great sadness that I have to tell you Michael died on 28 April 2016 having lost his fight with lymphoma.
He thoroughly enjoyed his cycle rides with the Portsmouth CTC and last autumn had purchased a new bike which he was looking forwarding to testing out, unfortunately that wasn't to be.
The funeral will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Tuesday 17 May at 11.45am and any member would be more than welcome.
CWIS & Campaigning News
You may already be aware of the government’s CWIS (Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy) which is now at the draft stage and open for comment. The consultation closes on 23 May, so it should be possible for all members to have their say, which can be done by using the on-line survey, using the e-mail address supplied or by normal post. You can view the documents and make your views known here.
Sheet level crossing to remain open
Mike Ashton previously reported plans for Sheet level crossing that included the possibility of complete closure.
Mike has obtained a copy of this letter from Network Rail that announces the level crossing will remain open and that the half-barriers will be replaced by full barriers.