1st June 1878 - Northampton Mercury
Rushden Bicycle Club—On Monday a meeting held at Mr. A. Linnett’s, the presidency of the representative of Messrs. Powell and Summers, of Northampton, when several new members were enrolled. The following were appointed officers President, Mr. A. Linnett........
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Wellingborough News, 11th November 1882, transcribed by Kay Collins
BICYCLE CLUB—The first dinner in connection with the above club was held at their head quarters, the Wagon and Horses Inn, on Saturday last, when a first class spread was provided by Mrs. Wood, to which about 30 members and friends sat down. After the cloth was drawn Mr. W. Burrows, captain of the club, was voted to the chair. Mr. Lewis in proposing the first toast said it gave him great pleasure to meet the Rushden Bicycle Club, at this their first dinner and from what he could see of the club he thought it bade fair to become second to none in the county. He hoped all the members would be united together, as he thought there could be nothing more enjoyable than to go out together and see the surrounding country. He had great pleasure in proposing health and success to the Rushden Bicycle Club. This was seconded by Mr. Dickens and was heartily received. Mr. Burrows responded on behalf of the club, Mr. Cartwright proposed the health of the captain and lieut. and this having been seconded by Mr. King, was drunk with musical honours. Mr. Burrows next proposed "The visitors," which was seconded by Mr. W. Denton (Lieut.) to which Mr. D. Dickens and Mr. Lewis responded. Mr. Lewis afterwards proposed, and Mr. Smart seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Wood, for the manner in which they had provided the dinner, and this was heartily accorded. The rest of the evening, was spent in a most enjoyable manner, songs being sung by Messrs. H. Willis, W. Burrows, J. Mead, H. Chettle, H. Cartwright, D. King and Smart. The secretary, in giving the report, stated that the club was in a prosperous condition, considering that it had only started in July last. They had at present over 20 members, and as regards funds he was pleased to say they had a balance in hand.
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Wellingborough News, 17th February 1883, transcribed by Kay Collins
RUSHDEN BICYCLE CLUB—On Tuesday evening last, the 13th inst., the annual meeting of the Rushden Bicycle Club was held at the Waggon and Horses Inn, Mr. W. J. Burrows being in the chair. The principal business was the election of the following officers for the ensuing year:—Captain, W. J. Burrows; vice-captain, W. Denton; treasurer, S. Wells; buglers, W. R. Pack and D. King; sec., W. R. Pack; in addition to a committee of five. The club is in a prosperous condition.
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| Wellingborough News, 28th April 1883, transcribed by Kay Collins
BICYCLING—On Saturday the Kettering Club paid their annual visit to the Rushden Bicycle Club. The latter met their visitors at Irthlingborough, and the Club then proceeded together to Rushden. After parading the streets of the village, both clubs repaired to the head quarters of Rushden Club, where a capital repast was served in Mrs. Wood's well-known style. After the repast the usual toasts were duly honoured, and the Kettering Club returned, being accompanied as far as Irthlingborough by their hosts.
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| Wellingborough News, 30th June 1883, transcribed by Kay Collins
BICYCLE CLUB—On Saturday last, according to arrangements the members of the above club journeyed to Wellingborough to meet the Northampton Rovers and Earls Barton Clubs. The three clubs then proceeded to the head quarters of the Rushden Club, Wagon and Horses Inn, when they were joined by the Twywell Club, and a very convivial evening was spent. At eight o'clock the combined clubs (numbering 34 members) paraded the principal streets of the village, after which the return journey of the Northampton and Earls Barton clubs was commenced, the visitors being accompanied some little distance by the Rushden and Twywell Clubs. The Twywell Club left about a quarter past nine, all having thoroughly enjoyed the arrangements.
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