It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden death of Alan Nicholson having suffered from an embolism.Our deepest sympathies go to Alan’s wife Jean, and his daughters Fiona and Julie, at this sad time.
Alan was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by us all.… Read full article “Alan Nicholson”
  Long standing member, and club trustee, Mike Denwood has sadly died after a short illness. Mike has been fully involved in the club during his 40+ years of membership, having been secretary, membership secretary, and undertaking the role of commodore on two separate occasions.Our |
This weekend’s working party had Keith Thomas recording the events with his own asides.
Stephen Kirkpatrick shows concentration putting the barrow
in the hole instead of the concrete. Toggle tells him off and
and Scumper obviously is keeping well clear
Neil, Alan and Andy Smith busy with cement mixer
Andy T and Phil show serious concentration whilst digging the holes
I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped this weekend to repaint much of the clubhouse. A massive amount has been achieved.
For those who weren’t able to come along, please don’t feel guilty as another day will be arranged in the next few weeks to finish a few things off, followed by an outside working party before the start of the season.… Read full article “House Working Party”
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| Neil and Emma living the high life | Alan Nicholson getting a stiff neck | Commodore shows how to do it, roller in one hand paintbrush in the other ! |
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| Ken Bell isn’t stealing the tractor but preparing to service it for next season |
A blues festival, the culprits caught in the act | Robbie D finds it thirsty work |
Mike Turner has finished gathering the sponsor monies for his recent swim and is delighted to announce a total of £803 has been collected in aid of the Bedford Oncology Unit. This amount will be increased by the tax man through gift aid declarations.… Read full article “Thank You!”
Many congratulations to Ethan Dawson who was sailing at Carsington over the weekend and successfully qualified to be part of the Topper 4.2 National squad.
It is with sadness we advise that long standing member Peter Davis passed away at the weekend following a long illness. His funeral is to be held at St Mary’s RC Church, Cleator Moor at 10am on Monday 18 October.
He enjoyed many weekends sailing with his family at Bassenthwaite, and the many friends he made.… Read full article “Peter Davis”
Bolton S C hosted the final event of the North West Junior Travellers 10 race series on Saturday. The challenging wind conditions resulted in several capsizes which kept the rescue crews very busy. This was Sam’s first season as a youth and the competition was closely contested throughout.… Read full article “Sam’s Saturday Success”
Congratulations to Nick and Nat Smith on the birth of Daisy Elise who weighed in at 8lb8oz at 9.40pm on 22 September, and is a third grand-daughter for Alan and Pat Smith.