LEGAL POSITION OUTLINED AT LCGB AGM

I always look forward to the LCGB AGM, primarily because you get a heads-up on the members’ rallies before the masses and can catch up with old friends you’ve not seen since Brid. However, this year’s meeting promised to be more ‘lively’ than normal as the controversial external revival of the British Lambretta Owners Association (BLOA) was to be discussed.

This year’s meeting was held in Rotherham. Though some would regard the location as ‘northern’ it’s reasonably close to the geographic centre of the UK, meaning most members have a fair chance to attend. On arrival, each chair was laid out with club reports, paperwork and the previous year’s minutes for review.

Following the formalities of introducing the committee, it was time to get down to business and discuss the ‘BLOA issue’. The committee started by reading a pre-prepared statement outlining the club’s official position and the order of events. As the floor got the opportunity to speak, it became obvious that the majority (but not all) of the room supported the committee’s actions. Despite this, there were several members concerned about a prolonged legal battle, and the cost to club funds, should it become a protracted affair. The focus then finally moved to the really important stuff… 2018 rally dates and locations, and it was good to see the club living up its name; with a members’ rally in each of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom.