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Beaumont Cycling Club badge
Courtesy of Peter Maleczek
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The Rushden Echo, 24th June 1898, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Beaumont Cycle Club journeyed to Bedford on Saturday and, despite the rain, had a good day out. Tea was partaken of at Pritchett's Restaurant, the return being made about 8 p.m. To-morrow (Saturday) the run is to Castle Ashby and ladies are to be invited by each member.
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Rushden Echo, 31st August 1900, transcribed by Kay Collins
Rushden Beaumont Cycling Club
Fishing Competition — Exciting Work with the Rod — Unique Catch
Fifteen members of the Beaumont Cycling Club journeyed from Rushden to Turvey on Saturday last, and nine of them competed for the silver medal offered to the one who caught the greatest weight of fish in one hour twenty minutes. The lucky winner happened to be Mr Arthur Reynolds, whose sole catch—without any pun being intended—consisted of a diminutive specimen weighing 2 drams 50 grains, or a trifle over one-eighth of an ounce! This was the only fish caught during the contest, none of the other competitors succeeding in securing a bite. Great elation was experienced, it is said, when Mr Reynolds’s haul was, after an exciting struggle, safely landed. Mr Reynolds will receive the silver medal in due course. It is said the members of the club are considering the advisability of having the fish stuffed.
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Rushden Argus, Friday October 24, 1902
Winding Up A Cycle Club At Rushden On Friday evening a meeting of past and present members of the Rushden Beaumont Cycling Club was held at the High Street Restaurant, the headquarters of the club. The Rev. J. G. Forrest presided and amongst those present were Messrs. S. Hirons, G. E. Cunnington, H. Knight, S. C. Brightwell, and F. J. Brookes, W. Durham, A. Drage, A. Morris, G. Woodward, F. Reynolds, J. Ladds, and R. Lockley.
In view of the waning of the interest taken in the club, and the sparse attendance at its runs for the past two years, it was decided to wind up the affairs and disband the club. It was also decided to devote the assets of the club to local organisations. Mr. S. Hirons proposed that one of the silver cups be given to the Rushden Volunteer Company, to be the perpetual property of the corps, and to be competed for annually by the recruits in range firing, and to be called the “Beaumont Cup”. This was seconded by Capt. Morris and carried unanimously. Mr. H. Knight proposed that the other silver cup be given to the Rushden Ambulance Corps, to be the perpetual property of the corps, and be competed for annually in squad competitions in the men’s sections, competitors to live within a three mile radius of Rushden; this cup also to be known as the “Belmont Cup” This was seconded by Mr. S. Hirons and carried unanimously. Mr.G. E. Cunnington proposed that the silver bugle be forwarded to Dr. Barnardo’s Homes. Mr. S. C. Brightwell seconded, and this was also unanimously agreed to. It was decided that the silver badges of office should become the property of those holding them, as a memento of the club. Other miscellaneous property was handed over to the Rev. J. G. Forrest to make what use of it he could.
At one time the Beaumont Club held an influential position in the district, and could claim the distinction of having provided some of the most successful cycle parades held in Rushden, the proceeds being devoted to local charities. Several of its members were also connected with the Rushden Dramatic Society, and achieved distinction in amateur theatricals. The annual fishing competition was also an event eagerly anticipated at one time, and the results of these annual outings grace the sideboards of the older members. In view of the waning interest, however, it was decided better to add the name of the club to a list of societies which have “had their day and ceased to be,” rather than drag on an uneventful career
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Rushden Echo, February 15th 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Beaumont Cycle Club of 25 years ago had a reunion gathering at the Waverley Hotel on Friday evening, when old members and their wives, to the number of about 30, came from Northampton, Wellingborough, and district. Mr S C Brightwell made the necessary arrangements and acted as chairman at the tea-table and M.C. to the whist drive in a very able manner. A splendid spread was provided by Mrs. Wilmott (manageress of the hotel). The Chairman explained that the object of the social gathering was to welcome as their guests Mr and Mrs Ernest Cunnington and their daughter, who were over from Canada on a short holiday, and, being an old member of the Beaumont CC, he thought that Friday evening would give his old friends and opportunity of meeting together to relate a few reminiscences of the good old days of the “push-bike.” He called upon every gentleman present to say a few words before “lighting-up.” Mr E Cunnington suitably replied, saying what a great pleasure it was to him to meet so many old pals that night, and expressing, on behalf of his wife, daughter, and himself, many thanks for providing such an enjoyable evening. A whist drive followed, interspersed with songs by Mr F Brookes (Wellingborough) and Miss Cunnington (Canada). The successful prizewinners were: Mrs R Cunnington, Mrs S C Brightwell, Miss Ginns, Mr Alf Sargent, Mr E L Brightwell, Mr E Cunnington, Mr W Pingstone, and Mr F Green. The rest of the evening was spent in various games, dancing, etc., finishing up with all joining hands and heartily singings “Auld Lang Syne.”
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