After a lot of hard work, there was another successful bonfire night at the club

Thanks to all that helped with building and lighting the bonfire, arranging the firework display, as well as providing the hotdogs, and staffing the bar.

Our first open meeting is being held in a couple of weekends on 13/14 April.

All competitors & members are welcome to join us for a two course meal in the Clubhouse�at 7pm on Saturday 13 April. To assist with catering which is being provided by Harry�s Kitchen (Keswick) can you please book tickets and indicate your choices on WebCollect�before Thursday 11th April.

The choices are Steak Pie or a Cheese & Leek Quiche followed by Apple & Raspberry Crumble.

The cost is �10 per person.

After the meal�there will be an �Old Skool Games Night�

On Sunday 17 December there was a tea party for children young and old, with games, and carol singing. Santa Claus popped in to say hello, arriving by water

Santa even brought an elf along (who didn’t seem best pleased that his mate Rwl backed out!)

Strictly and X Factor are back on TV, the nights are drawing in, Christmas countdowns keep popping up on my Facebook, it must be time to start thinking about the Annual Dinner Dance!

This years event will be held at Hundith Hill Hotel, on Saturday 25th November, tickets are only �30pp with a discounted rate of �20 for 12-17 year olds. Ellie and Hannah are very excited to be allowed to go, and it solves the annual problem of arranging babysitters!! I remember going to my first dinner dance at The Castle Inn when I was about 14, mum has a photo somewhere!!

The menu and prices have been added to webcollect to make booking and payments easier, I have been asked to give final numbers by the 14th, so would be grateful if you could get your orders in earlier rather than later!

Dress code as normal is Fancy Frocks and Black Tie, so don’t forget gentlemen to make sure it still fits and it’s still clean!!! (That last message should be directed at my husband!!)

Last year�s event was fabulous, I have vague memories of JD leading a sing song between courses, let’s make this year even more memorable!!

Thank you, Andrea xx

Starters

Roasted Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
Finished with cr�me Fra�che

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Trio of Saut�ed Mushrooms
Flamed with brandy finished with double cream and fresh herbs on garlic toasted ciabatta

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Duo of Chilled Melon
With a sweet ginger and lime syrup with cassis sorbet

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Duck and Pork Terrine
With Cranberries and pistachios, house chutney and dressed leaves

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Mains

Succulent Roast Topside of Local Beef
Served with a rich roast gravy, Yorkshire pudding and horseradish cream

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Traditional Butter Basted Roast Eden Valley Turkey
Served with sage and onion seasoning, roast gravy, bread sauce and chipolata sausage

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Pan Seared Fillet of Sea Bass
On a roasted fennel and orange salad with a fresh green herb dressing

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Roasted Pepper and Potato Haggerty
Topped and gratinated with mozzarella cheese and horse chestnuts with a vegetable and mushroom jus

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding
Served with lashings of creamy rum sauce

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Passion Fruit and Lemon Meringue Roulade
With fresh strawberries

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Chocolate and Orange Tart
With double cream

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Cr�me Br�l�e
With shortbread biscuit and mulled berries

Coffee & Mince Pies

This Saturday we will be holding our annual bonfire night celebrations.

There is a saying warning you not to burn your boats. Well don’t worry Toggle will be be doing that for you (well only surplus abandoned boats!).

Please bring along a large display firework for the grounds team to light and create a magnificent display. Hot drinks, hot dogs, and treacle toffee will be on sale from 6pm.

 

As you are probably aware, we have an extra camping day at the club next week.�Camping and caravans are allowed on the club site�from Thursday 24th August -��Monday 28th August.

Due to having the extra day we have organised some children’s activities. See info below.

If you would like your children to take part in these days please email Naomi Smith to register your interest so we can accommodate all those interested.

Please note that parents/guardians are expected to participate in all the activities with their children.

Lunch/refreshments are�not provided.

Sail and Splash Days�August 24/25^th�2017

Event:�Two days of on and off the water activities for the younger members of the club.

Vision:�To promote interest in sailing, water confidence, build friendships with peers and encourage pride in their club.

Plan:��Children will be split into 3 groups of 6 children (Groups A, B, C) (on the assumption of 18 children taking part.) Each group will be of a similar age and ability.

Activities:��Session length 40-45mins with 15 minute change over.

 

Thursday 24 August 1300:1600 (3 hrs, 3 sessions)

Group A: Teras/Session 1 – 6 boats one per child/buddy up or child/parental control.

Group B: Mirrors/Session 2 -��3 boats. 2 children per boat/buddy up or parental control.

On the water activities: Mini races/water football/balloon races/duck races/gentle learning to promote sailing.

Group C: Session 3

On Shore activity: Rigging/rope work/learning boat parts/drawing/quizzes/ puzzles all based on sailing and boats.

 

Thursday 1600:1700

Rounders, wheelbarrow races, games.

 

Friday 25 August 1000:1400 (1hr lunch 1200-1300)

Repeat Thursday 3 x 1hr sessions (Teras/Mirrors/Onshore) but different activities to Thursday.

 

Friday 1400:1600

Kayak races, Water based games.

Team sailing relay race � aka topper challenge/fun day style.