My story

This is something that Dad wrote some time ago which chronicles his life, particularly his passion for sport on two wheels and on court. 

Born Romford Essex in April 1944, was then evacuated to Newcastle to avoid the doodlebugs (V1s). Joined my first cycling club in 1960 (Easterley Road Club) after being seen by Rory O’ Brien (local bike shop owner) trying to sort out a rear gear out side his house, my parents had just moved in across the road. My first club run was over a 100 miles, started racing in September 1961 with a 25 Mile time trial (1.10.41) then road mainly TT and the odd road race with spectacular poor results!!, but liked posing with sprints on wheel carriers while riding out to events. A cycling coach then advised that Badminton was a good winter sport to help keep fit during the social season, that then progressed to league matches and coaching badges, mixed with cycling and racing. In 1971 we moved out to Ardley Nr Bicester, and then to Steeple Claydon. I was then playing for badminton clubs in Banbury and Bicester and riding to work all year round, and riding TT at weekends. I joined a local club (A5 Rangers) in the early 80s for a season or two, but with 2 children I was just soon only riding to work with the odd knock on a badminton court. When I was 40 I learnt to ski, and 22 years later I still am learning. In the early 90’s, I leant to sail dinghies and moved onto sail boarding, and kept riding to work on and off. I still used to take the comic (Cycling Weekly) and read about the BMCC in an article about Weston on the Green. At some point I read a notice in a local paper about the club, so duly turned up for a club ride and got dropped, so nothing changed since then, apart from when I first became a club rides coordinator I had a full head of hair and not a hint of grey! O’ yes work, a bit on the way, butcher to general factory manager, to safety manger which means I have perfected that sharp intake of breath that motor mechanics use when looking at your vehicle.

Although the family is deeply saddened by the passing of a terrific father and brother etc we are also honoured to have shared his life and remember his enthusiasm, courage but most of all his loving nature.   As you know Dad's passing was due to complications resulting from a bonemarrow transplant intended to cure his lymphoma.  During the period leading up to the transplant Dad talked about raising money for the Geoff Thomas foundation as a way of repaying all the efforts that the John Radcliffe and Churchill made to make him better.  We know that he would want us to carry out his wishes and pass on a sum of money to the foundation, so they can carry on their work in finding cures and new treatments for cancer.  Although Dad was ill for quite a while he would want us to remember him as a happy and contented person especially where your health and safety was concerned. :-)! 

 

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Geoff Thomas Foundation

Geoff Thomas Foundation

Charity Registration No. 216032

Ex-England Footballer and cancer survivor, Geoff Thomas is working in partnership with Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research - the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Your contribution really will make a difference to the lives of the 30,000 people diagnosed every year with a blood cancer. beatingbloodcancers.org.uk

Donations 34

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This money was raised from the raffle at the BMCC dinner 2011, where Michael Cairns was the first recipient of the Stuart King Memorial Trophy.

Donation by Neil King on 23/11/10

£100.00

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This is money raised from selling some of Dad's cycling stuff from the garage. Thanks to Bicester millenium cycling club for organising this.

Donation by Stuart King on 06/07/10

£187.00

+ £52.74 Gift Aid

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Thankyou Stuart for your lovely computer screen, and your lovely son!

Donation by Linda Denton on 16/06/10

£50.00

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money raised at bike sale and donation from carolyn

Donation by Stuart King on 11/05/10

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Donation by Ef on 09/12/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Remembering a lovely Uncle xxxx

Donation by Suzanne, David & Gracie on 25/11/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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here is £50 from the new owner of Dad's longest set of ladders

Donation by ladder man on 23/11/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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This is a donation from the man who is now looking after Dad's Koi carp.

Donation by Alan the carp man on 22/11/09

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To Good friend, will miss you. Every time we have a custard creanm you will be in our thoughts.

Donation by tracy Stacey on 18/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Thanks for all the chats, a very wise man!!! Clive

Donation by Clive Saunders on 15/11/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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A great guy, with a great sense of humour.

Donation by Dave Rust on 15/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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To a lovely guy, with a great sense of humour. I will remember you with fondness

Donation by Stephanie Merrifield on 13/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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With much love Stu :-) From Louise (and her bike), we'll miss you..

Donation by Louise Barker on 13/11/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Chris King and Bianca George and beauties Cynnia and Arayah King on 12/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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This is in memory of Stuart King. Neil, Hilary, Anna and Steven please know your in our thoughts. Ann, Terry, Sarra and Kyle

Donation by The Georges (Bianca's Family) on 12/11/09

£20.00

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Stuart always got the coffees at Morton Foods, told us about his latest skiing or cycling escapades. He'll be greatly missed by family and friends.

Donation by Avril Munday on 11/11/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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You always delighted all the children when Santa arrived at the party - apart from mine who screamed the place down at the bloke in the red suit xx

Donation by Jane Paice on 10/11/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Stuart was a real gent, always went out of his to welcome others to the club & feel involved. I miss him, Gary & Jeanette

Donation by Gary McCready on 10/11/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Stuart, You were one of the good guys.

Donation by tony pearce on 09/11/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Stuart, it was an absolute pleasure knowing you. The club will never be quite the same without you around.

Donation by Ian Owen on 09/11/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Stuart you are my brother,you introduced me to cycling and other things! I love you and will never forget you.

Donation by Neil ,Mary and family on 08/11/09

£250.00

+ £70.51 Gift Aid

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You'll be sadly missed Stuart. Hope you're enjoying the cycling up there and have a tail wind! Love Jon and Claire x

Donation by Jonathan & Claire Sadler on 08/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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A dedicated Club Member, and great bloke to boot. BMCC has lost one of it's best.

Donation by andy & linda murray on 08/11/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Stuart, a great person and clubman - you and your humour will be greatly missed by many

Donation by John Taylor on 06/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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I really thought you would be cycling in the south of France ... will remember you fondly.

Donation by Penny Reath on 06/11/09

£50.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$2,983.93
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$2,983.93
  • Gift Aid$535.89

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