News
WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 9th 2005
Thomas Harland. Monday 16th January 11am at The Calvary Church, 200 Victoria Road, Prestatyn LL19 7TL
David Horrocks. Tuesday 17th January 3pm at Mochdre Crematorium, Mochdre, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4YN
Wayne Wilkes . Thursday 19th January 11.45am at St. Thomas's Church, Russell Road, Rhyl (Followed by Cremation at Mochdre)
The funeral for Maurice Broadbent will be held at St Michael's Parish Church Abergelle, on Wednesday the 18th of January at 1.30 pm, to be followed by cremation at Bron y Nant crematorium, Mochdre at Colwyn Bay following the service.
All family and friends are welcome.
The family would welcome people to attend the wake following the service to celebrate Maurice's life and reminisce on the good times.
Donations can be made to the Dave Rayner fund or St Kentigans Hospice care of British Cycling.
Word has reached Welsh Cycling that as a mark of respect for the members of Rhyl Cycling club who lost their lives last Sunday, that cyclists who take to the roads on Sunday 15th January 2006, either on group club runs or on their own, may like to wear black arm bands.
The black band does not need to be ornate, indeed black tape would suffice, and is an opportunity to show that our thoughts are with them at this time. The Welsh National Cycling team, due to compete at the Tour of Siam in Thailand next week, will wear black arm bands during the race as a mark of respect for those killed.
Following the tragic deaths of the four Rhyl Cycling Club members last Sunday, Welsh Cycling has received many messages of condolence from across the World, and we thank everyone for their kind words.
British Cycling have now opened a message of condolence book for anyone wishing to express their feelings following this terrible incident. Messages can be sent by e-mail to: pressoffice@britishcycling.org.uk
The book will then be published on the British Cycling web site: www.britishcycling.org.uk
Four members of the Rhyl Cycling club were killed on Sunday morning after their club run was hit by a car close to Abergele in North Wales.
The four victims were cycling club Chairman Maurice Broadbent, Dave Horrocks, Wayne Wilkes and young rider Thomas Harland, aged 14.
At the present time, reports indicate that the cyclists were were hit by a car travelling in the opposite direction that had lost control due to ice on the road.
Welsh Cycling President Mr Bill Owen said: "On behalf of the Board, staff and all the members of Welsh Cycling, I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of those tragically killed. Our thoughts are with all those affected at this terrible time"
The cyclists involved were all active members of the Rhyl club and of the Welsh Cycling scene in general. Maurice, as Chairman of the club and former Welsh Cycling Executive member, was a respected competitor, official and coach, and was a leading figure on the Welsh Cycling North Wales commission looking to bring a closed road circuit to North Wales.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements will be posted on the Welsh Cycling web site as we receive them.
Welsh cycling has been informed that the funeral of Mr Noel Jones, late President of Cwmcarn Paragon, will be held at the Pentecostal Church, Clyde Street, Risca on Friday 13th January at 1.45p.m.
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