There have been some changes on the Regional Committee front. Derwen proffered his resignation, which the committee regrettably accepted thanking him for his work for MAG in the long term past. A new NC Liaison, in the form of Trace, who is also Swindon Group Rep, was voted into post as co-opted NC Liaison to represent the Region at National level.
Bill (Committee Chairman) and Di (without portfolio) also had their resignations on the table, which, in the interests of uniformity to allow us to constitutionally move on, the Committee accepted.
With the NC post having been filled via a paper ballot, the committee then asked Bill if he would step back into his position as Committee Chairman which he did after a paper ballot to decide between two nominees.
Di returns to the Committee in the role of Regional Membership Officer.
For the Regional Committee its ‘business as usual’. Aine.
The Annual General Conference takes place at the Spadesbourne Suite, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcs B60 1AA. All Full MAG members are entitled to attend. Your current Membership Card must be shown in order for you to sign in. If you do not bring it, you will not be eligible to vote. Sign in by 10.15 am, AGC starts prompt at 10.30 am. Party in evening at Stoke Prior Country Club, from 8pm onwards.
Barely two weeks to go before Easter is upon us, and the annual Duk Dik Rally will be taking place over the Easter Weekend so if you haven’t booked your ticket, you haven’t much time left, so get in touch with Donna 01452 506941 or Shiela 01327 351425 and make certain of you get your ticket. After all you don’t want to miss out on all the fun, chatting with friends or quaffing a few pints. And if you are a MAG member and book in advance you a free drink!
The UK Independence Party are holding a public meeting in Salisbury City Hall on April 23rd 2006 at 3pm, when the subject will be The 3rd Driving Licence Directive, and the speakers will be Gerard Livett MAG; Trevor Magner BMF; Nigel Farage Lib/Dem MEP; Mike Nattrass MEP. For further Info contact Malcolm Wood 01722 744814.
The Bristol Bike Show takes place on August 19th around St Nicholas Markets, and Bristol MAG would like some help with the marshalling, so if you can help contact Bristol MAG
POLICE in Bristol seized 11 cars and two motorbikes during a drive to put the brakes on insurance and tax dodgers.
Officers from the force's Road Policing Unit carried out a special operation in the South Bristol, Stapleton Road and North Somerset areas.
Officers were making use of the high-tech ANPR system (automatic number plate recognition).
This was used to help identify cars which might be driven by people who are flouting the law.
A total of six people were arrested – two on suspicion of being disqualified drivers, one for possession of an offensive weapon, one who was wanted on warrant, one for theft from a shop and one for failing to stop for police.
Officials from the DVLA took one vehicle off the road for having no tax. A total of 11 cars and two motorbikes were seized from people who did not have an appropriate licence or who had no insurance.
Inspector Mark Bentley of the Road Policing Unit, said: "This operation was conducted under the banner of Operation Relentless, the force's on-going campaign to catch criminals and increase public reassurance in policing.
“We take all crime seriously.
“People who flout vehicle insurance laws, for example, can end up to contributing to higher premiums for law-abiding drivers.
“In some circumstances we now have the power to seize, and even destroy, vehicles and we are not going to be shy about using these powers.
“Avon and Somerset police are relentless against all criminals, and we are determined to do everything we can to stop criminals having an adverse affect on abiding people, and also to ensure that our roads are safer.
“This day of action was such a success that we will do more throughout the force area in the future." Avon Somerset Police.
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