It’s time for me to assign lot numbers, valuations and double check reserves, if requested. This will allow me to produce a downloadable PDF catalogue for you to download or print prior to the auction at 2pm on Saturday 26th September.

Except several of you have said “I have a bike (or a tandem) to sell in the auction” but you haven’t uploaded a description (3 lines max) or image (drive side of bike please)! Please do so today using the comment field on the auction page, so buyers can see what is going to be for sale on the day. Once your bike is approved for sale, you can add additional descriptions and more images. And it will get added to the catalogue.

Jumble (car boot) sellers please book your pitch by using the ticket panel on the Jumble page. I am about to reduce the 30 available pitches because several sellers have booked double or triple pitches!

The organisations I was hoping were going to set up stalls seem to be busy elsewhere: Freshers weeks, delivery of their children to university etc. There will definitely be Hampshire Cycles in the jumble area offering on the spot bike repairs and maybe services. I am expecting a display of Raleigh Choppers! Perhaps there will be a display of cycle cars (must phone John).

It’s going to be a great day. Hope to see you there.