A really big burst pipe in the roadway under the back field but United Utilities stop tap wont shut off so the water meter has been going berserk and has been running for a while. Toggle and a few others tried to find the leak but had to get a digger.… Read full article “It Never Rains….”
Winter Walk
Thanks to Keith Thomas for an update following the first social event of the year – a walk which took a route through Wythop Forest for a high level view of the lake
Flooding left a mass of debris on the footpath
Becky Dawson and her galley slaves preparing food for the walkers
The walk was soooo tiring..… Read full article “Winter Walk”
Winter Wonderland
Did you spot the snowman on the webcam? Various people have been at the club enjoying the magnificent, magical, views. If you have any photos to share, please send them to us to be loaded on the website.
Thanks to Claire for these pics
Thanks to Sarah for these pics
Many thanks to Alan Nicholson for the following pics
Happy New Year
Those New Year revellers have done it again and had their antics caught on the webcam but in colour this year!
Very best wishes for 2010.
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Looks as if Santa only left one present instead of two | Sailing secretary awaits his present from Santa |
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Santa mops his brow and thinks this is harder than farming |
A couple of old timers enjoying the party |
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Treasurer keeps his eye on Santa’s expenses. |
Christmas is Coming
As promised, Santa stopped off at the club this afternoon gave out some early presents to members’ children who had been enjoying an afternoon tea party. There followed some carol singing
and there were games too….
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Mr and Mrs vice commodore tell Henry and Thomas they have to crew for Toggle next season | Our social secretary being very social |
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Becky just realises she’s now on the council and all the work that needs to be done |
Toggle in the drink – AGAIN |
58th Annual General Meeting
At the AGM approx 40 members voted on the following
- To adopt the minutes of 57th AGM
- To adopt the Hon Treasurer’s accounts for the year ending 30th September 2009
- After some discussion, Council’s recommendation to leave subscriptions unchanged were challenged and it was proposed that they should increase by 3%.
Annual Prize Giving
The 58th prize giving and dinner dance was held at Hundith Hill, Cockermouth. It was attended by almost 100 members and guests, many of whom disguised themselves (well attempted to) by wearing a mask.
Bobbie Middleton gave the first speech recalling some of her 30 years as a member at the club, and toasted the club, and the response was given by Commodore Dave Nicholson.… Read full article “Annual Prize Giving”
It’s Over :(
The sailing season came to a damp, abrupt halt for the second year running. The floods last week resulted in no sailing for the final weekend of the season.
Time to get down to the club, check out, and remove your boat of you have not already done so.… Read full article “It’s Over :(”