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A Retrospect

1896

April 23 Ledbury Cycle Club organised a most successful illuminated procession.

September 16 Ledbury Cycling Club brought their season to a close by a grand illuminated procession, which was very successful; collections were taken en route for the Cottage Hospital A dinner was held afterwards at the Royal Hall, followed by a smoking concert.

1897

January 21 during the afternoon, a cycling paper chase took place, the meet being at Underdown.

February 24 the Ledbury Cycling Club held their annual general meeting, the balance sheet being passed and the officers elected.

March 25 the first run of the Cycling Club was marked by a very enjoyable paper chase.

October 21 the Ledbury Cycling Club organized another successful illuminated procession, in aid of the Cottage Hospital, the collections amounting to £5 15s.

October 26 in the evening the Ledbury Cycling Club held their first social evening at the Feathers Hotel.

November 18 the Cycling Club held their annual dinner at the Feathers Assembly Room this evening.

1898

January 14 The Ledbury Cycling Club held another very successful Fancy Dress Social in the Assembly Rooms.

February 17 The Ledbury Cycling Club organised a Benefit Dance in aid of the Cottage Hospital.

February 21 The Annual Meeting of the Ledbury Cycling Club was held at the Barrett Browning Institute.

May 19 Lady Henry SOMERSET invited the Ledbury Cycling Club to Eastnor Castle.

October 26 The Ledbury Cycling Club held another successful illuminated procession, when collections were made in the streets in aid of the Cottage Hospital.

1900

January 3 Ledbury Cycling Club Annual Fancy Dress Ball at Royal Hall.

February 26 Ledbury Cycling Club Annual Meeting.

May 24 The Ledbury Cycling Club entertained at Eastnor Castle by Lady Henry SOMERSET.

September 27 Ledbury Cycling Club Annual Illuminated Procession—Collection for the Cottage Hospital, £11 15s. 3d.

1901

January 17 Cycling Club Ball, at the Feathers Hotel.

February 14 Annual Meeting of the Ledbury Cycling Club at the Barrett Browning Institute.

July 11 Ledbury Cycling Club Entertained at Coddington Rectory.
1902

November 6 Cycle Carnival and Fancy Dress Parade in aid of Ledbury Cottage Hospital funds: proceeds, £13.

Sources
1897 - 1980 A Retrospect Tilleys Almanacks - Herefordshire History
Photographs are credited to the owners where possible
Comments in italics are from the Old Ledbury Facebook Group
Cuttings from Old Ledbury Reporter Newspapers