Your committee met on August 2nd. and decided that, with the present weather conditions, we should not have a BBQ but we would organise a picnic. So we will meet in Britton’s Field which is easily accessible by foot, road and water on September 9th starting at 1700. Bring your own food, drink and chairs. There are a few picnic benches in place for early arrivals.
Kids on the Water actually took approximately 150 primary school children afloat in canoes owned by Singing Paddles who give their services at a very discounted rate.
Preparations for Kingsbridge Show on September 3rd are in hand, we will have a stand in the TQ7 marquee which is reserved for local clubs and societies. 8 members, mostly committee people, have each volunteered to give 2 hours of their time to man our stand. Please drop in and show your support.
We have drafted a winter programme which will start with Nigel Mortimer of the S. Devon AONB giving an address on the Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary, it’s flora and fauna, on October 12th. This will be in the Regal Club, 7 for a 7.30pm start and has been confirmed by Nigel.
In November a well known local character will, hopefully, address us on the 23rd. We will be approaching the Cottage Hotel for our Christmas Dinner on December 14th and a wine tasting is to be arranged in January. February 8th is presently pencilled in for our AGM, please put this in your diary and be there as we have had trouble achieving a quorum recently. These dates will be confirmed as soon as possible.
The subject of unused boats on moorings on the Kingsbridge pontoons was discussed and the general dissatisfaction amongst members on the waiting list is to be raised with SHA. A pressure wash of the pontoons is to be requested, gulls tend to use the Northern end as a toilet. SHA has proposed changing the gate codes, mooring holders will be notified by email. SHA is to be asked to consider fitting dinghy racks at the top of the Kingsbridge slipway and to repair the ladder on the wall at the slipway end.
We will meet again on September 12th. Enjoy the weather.
Tony Watson.