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Soar Boating Club Magazine
Spring 2010
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Congratulations
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Sophie Mellors and Vol Ivanchenco
Thank you
I would like to thank the management committee and members for voting me as a
life member at the AGM earlier this year.
who celebrated their Engagement at
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While I find it difficult to get to the club I still hope to get there from time to time
and maybe meet some of you at cruises up river.
John McKay
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SBC 100 Club
The 100 Club is now coming up to its 23rd Annual Draw which will take
place at the Birthday Weekend when someone will win £250. The second
prize is £100, third £50 and two further prizes of £25.
Why not join in the fun? There are a few vacant numbers available on a
first come basis. Numbers cost £2 a month which can be paid as a £24 annual payment or by standing order at £2.00 per month (starting July 2010).
Standing order forms are available in the Club House but please also send
me the application form so I can ensure a number is allocated to you and
that this is put into the draw!
Anyone who paid annually last year your £24 will soon be due to keep you
in the draw from July. It would be a great help if you could send this to me
to save me having to send out individual reminders. Again if you would like
to set up a standing order help yourself to a form or contact me.
Good luck to all current and future 100 Club supporters.
Diane Bishop (100 Club Promoter/Membership Sec)
SECURITY AT THE CLUB HOUSE
After any event at the club, could members always do a double check when leaving
the club, making sure that all doors are locked and the gates are closed and locked.
Thanks
DIESEL SALES
There are no changes for the sale of Diesel.
Your contacts for the sale of Diesel are Dave Gassor and Peter Toone
The closing date for the Autumn edition of Soar Points is Sunday 7th November
2010
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Our Cruise to the Lancaster Canal 2009
Val Brailsford
Our trip up the Lancaster Canal started at Soar Boat Club, a six week trip.
We left SBC on Wednesday 12.08.09 at 10am. Adam, Alex, our 2 grandchildren, John and
myself. The weather was dull and raining but we needed to get to the Trent & Mersey Canal
before the River Soar came up anymore. Passing through Red Hill Marina a lot of boats
were arriving for the I.W.A. Boat Show at the end of August, and up to Sawley. Only 1 lock
was working because a boat had broken down in the other lock. Up to Shardlow and Derwent Mouth lock, sun shining now. Up to Swarkstone, moored for the night, an 8 hour trip.
The next few days were uneventful, a mixture of sun and rain. We had a lot of help at locks
because of the bank collapse on the Shroppie. Up to Stoke where we met up with our niece
who lives near the canal at the last lock. She brought her new baby to see us. Adam and
Alex were playing on the canal bank, we were inside, when Alex who is 6, came in dripping
wet. He had pushed the front of the boat away from the side and fell in. A good job he was
wearing his lifejacket. He learnt a lesson that day We arrived at Longport 4.45pm and
stayed a couple of days; a nice spot to moor by the lake.
Left Longport Wed. 19th 7.30am, on to Harecastle Tunnel. We had a 2.1/2 hr wait to go
through. 20 boats were before us up heartbreak hill to Wheelock. 25 locks today, a red hot
day. John was shattered.
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fix. Stayed the night. Next day moved just round the corner to the Anderton Lift. We went
down the River Weaver and the Lift on a trip boat because it was raining. The children had
enjoyed themselves. We said goodbye to them that night. Mam and Dad came to pick them
up as back to school on Monday.
Left Anderton Lift Sat. Up to Preston Brook and on to the Bridgewater Canal. Sun shining.
Moored over night in Lymn, a nice little town. Next day on to Sale and waters meeting.
Turned left and up to the Manchester Ship Canal which we go over on to Worsley and
Leigh, then Dover lock. Moored up Thurs. 27th. Left Dover lock and up to Parbold. John
had to go to the dentist for emergency tooth out as it had split in two so we stayed overnight.
Very windy in the night and the next few days. On to Burscough Bridge, a good mooring
spot just past the Rufford junction.
Wed. 2nd Sept. left for our trip down the Rufford branch and the start of our trip on the Lancaster Canal, but still fun to come. John has taken to rolling down the towpath when we
come into moor. He jumps off the front a bit quick and goes rolling over. It is very windy
down the Rufford branch and swing bridge no. 9 tests your skill. It took us 1/2 hr. to get our
boat off the side and through the bridge. We were booked to go out of Tarleton on 5th Sept.,
our 45th Wedding Anniversary, but when we got to Tarleton no boats had been able to cross
over because of the wind and bad weather conditions and the 5th was the last day to go up.
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Condolences
We regret to inform members of the death of Mrs Jean Davies on
24th December 2009 and offer our sympathies to her sons Richard and David.
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was up to us as this was supposed to be the last day to go across the tidal part of the rivers
Douglas and Ribble. We decided to go on our 45th Wedding Anniversary, what a way to
celebrate. 4 narrowboats went out, 2 at a time and a cabin cruiser followed. All went well
until we came to Asland Lamp where we turn into the River Ribble. The wind had got up
and it became very choppy. 1 hr. to go up the Ribble to Savick Brook where we turn left
through the sea lock and into the holding basin to wait for the tide to go out so we can get
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with reeds both sides with plenty of silt. We needed to keep to the middle or we would get
stuck in the mud. The Lock Keepers helped us through the 1st lock, the next 4 we did with
our companion boat, the Lock Keepers helped us through the last staircase lock of 3 where
the large figure of a naked man stands looking down on you, but he is not there at the moment because he started to rot at the bottom. After this lock we were on to the Lancaster
Canal. It takes 4 hrs to go through the link. Our companion boat said a good place to moor
was just through bridge 23 so we both turned left and headed up to it We moored up at
6.50pm a long day
On the Sunday we went up to Bilsborrow and a place called the Hamlets with old fashioned
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Preston, Garstang and Lancaster stop on the main road a short distance away. Garstang is
another good place to moor up and visit. Galgate at the top of the Glasson flight is another
good place to moor up. You can take your boat down the Glasson branch through the 6
locks to the ducks at the bottom but we walked down the 2.1/2 miles; it was worth going
down. We moored overnight in Lancaster, a short walk to the city centre. Elsan and water
available here. Hest bank another good mooring spot, more in the country. We could see
Morecambe Bay in the distance but were unable to moor up, it was too busy. We went to
Carnforth, stayed a few days, caught the bus into Morecambe, 15 mins. away. The bus stop
is at the side of the canal, also Tesco and pub. Went to Kendal, about 1 hr. on bus. Next day
on to Tewitfield, the end of the navigable canal. Again we were unable to moor up, too
many boats there so we turned round and went back to Carnforth. It is very difficult to moor
up in the countryside because of the reeds. We had to be in the middle of the canal most of
the time or get grounded.
Our trip back down the link was a little better as only 2 boats were booked to go down. The
Lock Keepers did all the locks for us but the last mile to the holding basin was nearly out of
water because the tide was out so we almost slid down on the silt. Crossing down the Ribble
and up the Douglas was less choppy this time. It certainly was an experience to go but we
enjoyed it. We met some very nice people on our travels.
Anyone wishing to go up the Lancaster Canal needs to book their passage early Feb. or
March, and the best time to go is April, May, when the link has been freshly dredged. Phone
0194 240 5700 North West Waterways or enquiries
[email protected]. Enjoy your travels.
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around the area or in the fields. They are so excited and full of beans it is such a pleasure to
be with them and give them a taste of the outside world whilst they are residing there awaiting their loving new home.
The dogs come in as strays etc. and sometimes not much about their past is known. Walking
the dogs can give you some insight in to their personality.
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So if you feel you can spare a few hours a week please get in touch. The dogs will be so
grateful as will the staff.
The website address is : hatherndogrescue.com or the telephone number is
01509 842327 If the answer phone is on then the staff may be with the dogs. Do not despair.
They are worth the persistance so leave a message or even call in and have a look round and
introduce yourself.
Their opening hours are 9.30 to 5pm although they are closed 12-1pm
Marie
Spring working weekend 2010
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My story starts a couple of years ago when we sadly lost our Golden Retriever and our remaining dog seemed to lose her sparkle. We visited the RSPCA at Radcliffe to try and find a
new companion who was a bit older, who might fill the void left in our lives. On the way
home we decided to call in at Hathern Dog Rescue, Loughborough Road, Hathern, to see what
dogs were in there awaiting a new loving home. We looked at all the dogs there in their own
kennels. A couple stood out for us. One was already reserved so that left the one. An assistant
got a lead and took him out for us so we could walk him and see what he looked like. We
walked him round the field and then got our dog to see if they got on together. Hey presto, it
was a match. So after completing the formalities he was ours. He settled in well and is so
happy here with us and so loving and trusting.
So the second part of the story develops from
this back ground. Last year I decided to call in
and offer my services and see if they needed
my help. It seems they are always looking for
volunteers to walk the dogs as they try to get
them out daily with walkers. Since then I have
never looked back and look forward to meeting
new dogs each week, although some are there
week after week as they may be a bit older than
other dogs. Mainly people call in at the weekends if they want to see the dogs to re-home
them. So the following week the news that they
are going to a real home is a warm reminder
that there are people out there who want a dog
to love and look after. The dogs do not mind
the weather as they just want a nice long walk
for a bit of freedom from the kennels. For dog
walking some days are more popular than others as people go when they are not at work. So
if you have some time to spare and love dogs,
please call in or ring them as they would appreciate the offers.
They also need donations as you can imagine
they are self-funding. They do raise money
from different events throughout the year
which include sponsored dog walks where anyone is invited. There is even an annual dog show usually at August Bank Holiday. These are
such a fun time as the dogs are involved and can win prizes and rosettes. It also raises money
for them at the same time which is the important issue
They also need donations of food, clean blankets, pillows, toys , bedding (all man made fibres
so they can be washed if required), raffle or tombola prizes for their events and also dog walke
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do not have room in their life or home for a dog. Another aspect of fostering a dog who may
be getting stressed out in the kennels from the environment they are not used to in their life.
The dogs are at the dog rescue through no fault of their own and some really enjoy the walk
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CLUB SALES
We are now selling Club Merchandise with the S.B.C.
Motive embroidered on.
Polo Shirts - £8.70 Sweatshirts - £11.00
Polo Shirts - Sizes34”t
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Colours - White, Black, Sports Grey, Red, Navy,Burgundy, Bottle
Green,Sunflower, Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Emerald, Purple, Charcoal,
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Colours - Sports Grey, Burgundy, Red, Bottle Green, Black, Navy,
Royal Blue, Sunflower.
We also have a range for children
Polo Shirts - £5.50 & Sweatshirts - £7.50
Colours - Black, Navy, Royal Blue, Red, Green, Sky Blue, Burgundy, Yellow.
Caps - Adul
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Colours - Royal Blue, Black, Red, Navy.
Club Ties - £9.50 Embroidered with club logo
Colours - Burgundy, Navy.
If your are interested in any of the above
Please contact:- [email protected]. or tel.
0116 2395 009
If any members are interested please contact.
John Storton at — [email protected] or 0116 2395009
As the Club is not holding any stock, I have to wait until I have
a total order of 6 items or more.
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Normanton on Soar Village Shop
(Main Street, rear of Village Hall, opposite Church)
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
10.00am to 1.00pm
3.00pm to 6.00pm
Saturday
10 am to 1.00pm
Sundays
10am to 1.00pm for Special Events
Local Baked Bread & Cakes
Local Organic Milk & Free Range Eggs
Duck Eggs when available
Stone Ground Flour
Energy Matters using Solar Energy I
Solar Battery Charger
With the concern of the Soar Boating Club about members leaving mains power lines
connected when the boat is unattended, the author decided to look again at the charging
method for charging equipment used to prov
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Solar Panel.
2 Charged in transit to the event via the vehicle charging system
3 On site using an 18w Solar Panel
Interpreting the technical details of the 18 watt Solar Panel supplied.
1 Power 18 watts
2 Peak output 1.2 Amps at 16.8 Volts
Approx watt hours per day 1.26
Approx amps hours per day 8.47
Approx amp hours per week 59.5AH
Local Jams, Chutneys & Hand Made Chocolates
The voltage at 16.8 is too high to connect directly to the Battery AGM type is 13.8 V
Range of Meats from Local Butcher
Selection of Wines and Local Beers
The Solar Panel complete with a home brewed regulator using a LM317 chip used to keep
the battery topped up during the week and at the event. This can be used as an alternative
to charging batteries on the boat from the mains supply. In the interest of safety, the author has used a commercial voltage regulator source Maplins code N82 AU
Emergency Medical Cabinet
Toiletries & General Groceries
and much, much more
In the interest of saftey,
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Switch
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5 amp Fuse
Come and enjoy a hot or cold drink and a slice of cake
Orders can be made up and be ready for you to collect
or delivered to the Club House
Tel. 01509 64 64 64
5 amp Fuse
Socket for Solar
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Socket for Battery
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Energy Matters using Solar Energy II
Solar Battery Chargers
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At the end of the test on a 5yr. old Battery over winter the Battery voltage was 13.8 volts
falling back to 12.95 volts after standing for a week .
A satisfactory solution for the owners of smaller boats with one or two Batteries and starter
Batteries for the larger boats.
Wiring Diagram
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You can even paint a picture for us all to see.
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Construction Comments
1 Achieving the Float Voltage
The author met problems achieving the float voltage. Whilst the regulator voltage was 13.8
volts, the Battery voltage was 13.7 volts or lower because the regulator panel was seeing the
Battery voltage plus the voltage drop in the feeder cable to and from the voltage.
The solution on the later instructions was :1 Mount the Regulator Panel as close as possible to the Battery Bank to reduce the voltage
drop problems.
2 Dispense with the 3 pin chassis plug used from the terminal posts and increase the feeder
cable to the battery to 27 amp rating (source Halfords Auto Electrical section)
Make your entry as interesting as possible and it
will be judged on your age, so all of you children have an
equal chance of winning.
So please have your entry ready for the Autumn Edition of
Soar Points.
Ps. Please let John Storton have your entries
at:- [email protected].
Or hand them in to any member of the committee .
3 On even later installations use heavy duty Terminal Block capable of carrying the 27amp
rated cable.
The Solar Panel Regulator has been used with a wide range of Panel combinations.
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Dartmoor Rescue Training
After training at the University at Newcastle upon Tyne as a Naval Architect and spending
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yachts, as well as assisting with modifications and refits on Naval surface ships and submarines. During my time in both Newcastle and Plymouth, I have had an interest in walking,
and have spent quite a lot of time on Dartmoor over the past few years. Just over a year ago,
I started training with the Dartmoor Rescue Group Plymouth Team.
Training for Dartmoor Rescue has covered topics such as search techniques, navigation,
river searching and crossing, working with search dogs, first aid, stretcher and helicopter
exercises. A typical training session involves meeting at a particular point on the moor on a
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RNAS Culdrose, where we had a flight to Lands End in a Sea King helicopter, then after
watching the crew carry out some cliff rescue exercises, we flew back to Culdrose, where we
were winched down.
I have been training with the Plymouth section of the group, which covers the South West
corner of Dartmoor, but there are a further three sections, covering the other areas of the
moor. There have been some weekend exercises, which have been with the other Dartmoor
teams, as well as with mountain rescue teams from around the country. This allows the
teams to practice together, which may be useful in the event of a large scale search in which
more than one team is involved. My initial training has now finished and I am a member of
the team, but training will continue to update and build on the skills learnt during the first
year.
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One of the biggest events that the team supports is the Ten Tors challenge, which is held on
Dartmoor. The Ten Tors is for youths, up to 19 years old, who navigate a route of 35, 45 or
55 miles in a team of six over two days, carrying everything needed for a weekend on the
moor. The Dartmoor Rescue Teams support this event which takes place in May, as well as
providing support if required during training in the run up to the event.
If you are interested in finding out more information about the team and its activities or
events, please visit the website at www.dartmoorsartplymouth.org.uk
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Choice of Panel size for your set up.
The Author ran a test run from October to March with the 18 watt panel which presented no
problems with the 85 AH AGM Battery .
On a bank of four 110 AH AGM Batteries full float charge was never reached.
However once the batteries were fully charged using a mains charger. the float charge was
constant over a two month period. Where the test had to be suspended to return the batteries to
lighting duties on Harbury Lass they remained at 13.8 volts
The bank of four 110AH AGM Batteries were returned to power and lighting duties. Apart
from one charge from the engine generator at Xmas, were maintained by 100 watt Solar Panel
coupled to M & R Controls Ltd. Solar Panel Regulator. The advantage of this regulator is that
the float voltage is adjustable to match the requirements of the Batteries 13.8v in the case of
AGM and its ability to maintain voltage over varying load conditions. A best buy from the
IWA Rally held at Red Hill.
The Batteries have maintained at 13.8 volts over the winter period on a weekly check basis
despite being used on dark days and some over night stops sessions for lighting and power duties.
AWCC Membership cards
The new AWCC Membership Cards and a new insert for the 2010
handbook can be ordered from John Wilkinson and then collected
from him at the Shakedown Cruise. The cards are 10p each and
the inserts are £2.00. Anyone requiring either or AWCC Pennants
can phone him or e-mail him and he will bring the items on the
cruise.
Phone no. 0115 9452100
07747 778664
E-mail—[email protected]
Andy McDowall
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NOTICE
THERE ARE 2 WILD MINK LOOSE AT THE BOAT CLUB. THEY
HAVE ALREADY BEEN IN 2 BOATS SO FAR
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT WHEN LEAVING YOUR BOAT THEY
ARE NOT LEFT ABOARD! THEY CAN DO LOTS OF DAMAGE IF
THEY ARE LEFT TRAPPED INSIDE A BOAT.
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S o a r
B o a t in g
C lu b
Forthcoming Events
MAY Sat 1 - 3rd
Bank Holiday Shakedown Cruise to Loughborough
Festival and onwards to Barrow.
Cruise Leader to be appointed .
C o u rs e s fo r m e m b e rs
W e h a v e b e e n c o n s id e r in g a r r a n g in g f o r s o m e
c o u rs e s t o b e r u n f o r m e m b e r s a t t h e C lu b h o u s e .
Sat 29 -31st
JUNE
Spring Bank Holiday - S.B.C. Rally
Sat 5th
I.W.A. Leicester Festival.
Make your own way and meet up there.
Sat 12 - 13th
Sat 26th
Birthday Weekend.
Classic Powerboats visit to S.B.C.
T o e s t a b lis h w h e t h e r t h e r e is t h e lik e ly d e m a n d , I s e t
o u t b r ie f d e t a ils b e lo w o f c o u r s e s u n d e r c o n s id e r a t io n .
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m e o n t h e r e le v a n t c o u r s e s h e e t .
a rp e a t
o n o t t in g h a m .c o .u k
Y o u a r e n o t c o m m it t in g y o u r s e lf ; t h is is ju s t t o g iv e
s o m e id e a o f w h e t h e r t h e r e is s u f f ic ie n t in t e r e s t t o
in t o t h e m m o r e s e r io u s ly !
lo o k
P o s s ib le C o u r s e s :
B o a t & E n g in e M a in te n a n c e
JULY
Sat 17th
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Sat 28 - 30th
Talk - Cruising Tidal Water by Eric Brook.
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Summer Bank Holiday Cruise to Shardlow.
Cruise leader to be appointed.
T o p ic s
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c o v e re d :
D ie s e l e n g in e s
T r a n s m is s io n s
B o a t p lu m b in g
B o a t e le c t r ic s
L ik e ly c o s t £ 1 0 0
c o u rs e .
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F e n d e r m a k in g
SEPTEMBER Sat 11th
Sat 18 - 19th
Talk - Details later.
Working Weekend
T o p ic s c o v e r e d :
 L e a r n t o m a k e
L ik e ly c o s t c . £ 7 0
tw o d a y c o u rse .
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There may be additional events throughout the year.
Further details of these and all events, will be published on the club notice board,
posted on S.B.C. web site, or contact Alex Mackay, social team leader on - 01509
646 207
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Likely cost £65 per person plus exam fee.
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February 20th - A.G..M. Followed by Supper and Entertainment
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0ne of our junior members showing off
his well earned prize at the A.G.M
Following the A.G.M. Garry Askam (our new Commodore) and helpers served a Chilli and
Jacket Potato supper. This was followed by entertainment provided by Adam Martin, who
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certainly a night to remember.
March 13th
Punters gathered for a night at the Races.
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horse) Super Size, belonging to Ann
Baker and many more. Everyone got into
the spirit of the evening, some even sporting appropriate dress, posh hats etc.
Nick and his team provided a superb three
course supper which was served at intervals throughout the evening. Over a
£1,000 was raised for the Air Ambulance
which was a superb achievement.
Sheila Mackay
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This was another excellent evening for the Club and its members, and also quite an eventful
one with the engagement of Sophie Mellors and Vol Ivanchenco. There was a competition
for the best love poem with 15 entries all of which were full of feeling and of excellent quality.
The Winners were First Prize Heather Johnson and Second Ann Baker.
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And show all young lovers
We really do care
S o a r B o a tin g C lu b A n n u a l R a lly . M a y 2 8 t h to 3 1 s t 2 0 1 0 .
E V E N T IN F O R M A T IO N
A fu ll p ro g ra m m e o f e v e n ts w ill b e a v a ila b le fro m R a lly C o n tro l w h e n y o u b o o k in
(P le a se re m e m b e r to w e a r y o u r w ris t b a n d s a v a ila b le fro m R a lly c o n tro l)
…………….
F r id a y e v e n in g
M a rq u e e a n d B a r in C lu b h o u se w ill b e o p e n .
B B Q H o t D o g s & B u rg e rs
…………….
S a tu r d a y
B r e a k f a s t C o b s a v a i l a b l e i n C l u b h o u s e f r o m 0 8 :3 0 -1 0 :0 0
S t a l l s o p e n f r o m 1 0 :0 0 - 1 6 :3 0
L u n c h t im e
B a r w ill b e o p e n in C lu b h o u s e .
F o o d a v a ila b le fro m C a te rin g V a n
C o m p e titio n s , tim e s a n d e v e n t lis t a t R a lly C o n tro l
P le a se liste n fo r a n n o u n c e m e n ts
E v e n in g
Flowers and cards
They do mean a lot
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B a r o p e n in C lu b h o u se
F o o d A v a ila b le fro m C a te rin g v a n
1 9 :0 0 C o m m o d o r e s w e l c o m e r e c e p t i o n
2 0 :0 0 E v e n i n g E n t e r t a i n m e n t i n M a r q u e e
………………
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Hearts and flowers, presents and rings,
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S t a l l s o p e n f r o m 1 0 :0 0 - 1 6 :3 0
C o m p e titio n s , tim e s a n d e v e n t lis t a t R a lly C o n tro l
P le a se liste n fo r a n n o u n c e m e n ts
L u n c h t im e
B a r w ill b e o p e n in C lu b h o u s e .
F o o d a v a ila b le fro m C a te rin g V a n
C o m p e titio n s , tim e s a n d e v e n t lis t a t R a lly C o n tro l
P le a se liste n fo r a n n o u n c e m e n ts
E v e n in g
B a r o p e n in C lu b h o u se
F o o d A v a ila b le fro m C a te rin g v a n
2 0 :0 0 E v e n i n g E n t e r t a i n m e n t i n M a r q u e e
……………
Ann
Heather
In addition Joseph Askam raised a further £30.00 for The British Heart Foundation from a game he had ready for the occasion.
Well done Jo.
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M onday
Breakfast Cobs available in Clubhouse from 08:30-10:00
10:30 Waterborne Activities, Battle of the Flour, Dingy Racing etc
Lunch time
Bar will be open in Clubhouse.
Food available from Catering Van
12:30 Prize Giving
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SBC RALLY 2010
WANTED—ITEMS PLEASE FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT
STALL
Items can be left boxed in the clubhouse.
Please mark box for White Elephant.
CAKE STALL
COULD YOU PLEASE HELP US BY DONATING CAKES,
JAM TARTS, ETC
THANKS
If you would like to help out at the Rally, maybe help on the
stalls, your help will be appreciated.
Also if you could help when the marquee is set up, putting the
stage up, helping with the lights round the marquee, getting the tables and benches out.
Carol Service 6.30 pm
After a quick clear up the clubhouse was ready to welcome members who assembled prior to going to church. The service was well attended and members enjoyed
this traditional point in our calendar.
Hot punch, mince pies and shortbreads were served back in the clubhouse after
church.
December 31st/January 1st - New Year Gathering
35 people gathered to see the New Year in. It was a very informal affair but we all
had a good time. The local Chinese take-away coped superbly with our mammoth
order and it was delivered piping hot and correctly identified - well done them.
We had a good chat, a good laugh, a bit of a sing song, plenty to eat and drink. A
good way to see in another year among S.B.C. friends.
January 30th - Haggis Night
Once again the clubhouse was bursting at the seams when we sat down for a meal
in honour of t
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After dinner we had a short Scottish themed quiz and a raffle which raised £100.
for our Air Ambulance. Judging by the enthusiastic response, I predict this might
become an annual event.
President’s E vening atS.
B.
C.
Many hands make light work.
BOATY BITS STALL
Do you have any unwanted boating items that you would like to sell? If
so bring them to the Rally and we will try to sell them at the Boaty Bits
stall. Please speak to George/ myself as we need to know who owns
what. We will also need to know the price you want remembering that
10% is donated to SBC. It helps if you are able to label items with your
name and price. Unsold items must be collected from the stall by 2pm
Monday. Looking forward to a successful Rally.
Tombolla
Donations urgently needed for the Rally Tombolla.
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B y B e ry l M c D o w e ll (C o m m o d o re 1 9 9 9 — 2 0 0 0 )
L a te la s t y e a r I w a s s u rp ris e d to re c e iv e a n in v ita tio n fro m E ric
B r o o k , o u r S .B .C . P re s id e n t, to jo in h im a t th e C lu b o n
W e d n e s d a y 3 rd F e b ru a ry th is y e a r fo r a n in fo rm a l g e t-to g e th e r o f
p a s t P r e s id e n ts a n d C o m m o d o r e s o f S .B .C . M a n y , s o m e w ith
p a rtn e rs ,
W e r e a b le to jo in E ric o n th is o c c a s io n , a lo n g w ith s o m e c u rr e n t
O f f ic e rs . I t w a s a c o ld a n d f ro s ty e v e n in g , b u t th e a tm o s p h e re
in s id e th e c lu b h o u s e w a s o n e o f w a rm th a n d frie n d s h ip . B e in g
g re e te d b y E ric w ith a g la s s o f w in e (o r fru it ju ic e , if y o u w e re
d riv in g ) s e t th e e v e n in g o ff to a g o o d s ta rt. It w a s m o s t e n jo y a b le
to m eetup w ith old friends,som e of w hom I hadn’tseen for
s e v e ra l y e a rs . T h e e v e n in g w a s tin g e d w ith s lig h t s a d n e s s in th a t
it b ro u g h t b a c k m e m o rie s o f th o s e w h o a re n o w ith u s . A lth o u g h
h a p p ily s o m e s u r v iv in g p a rtn e r s w e re a b le to a tte n d th e e v e n t.
T h e e v e n in g w a s s p e n t c h a ttin g in s m a ll g ro u p s , re m in is c in g
a b o u t p a s t e v e n ts , a n d lo o k in g a t h o w S .B .C . m a y d e v e lo p in th e
fu tu re , a s n e w y o u n g m e m b e rs g ro w u p w ith in th e c lu b . S h e ila
M a c K a y a n d P a t G a s s o r h a d w o rk e d h a rd to p re p a re a n e x c e lle n t
fin g e r b u ffe t, w h ic h w a s th o ro u g h ly e n jo y e d b y a ll, w ith a v a rie ty
o f f o o d t o s u i t e v e r y o n e ’s taste.A llin all,a very successfulevent.
T h a n k s m u s t g o to a ll th o s e in v o lv e d in its o rg a n is a tio n ,
a n d to E r ic , fo r h a v in g th e v is io n to s u g g e s t it in th e fir s t p la c e .
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SOCIAL SCENE
Winter in Florida 2009-2010
November 21st - Speaker
We were entertained by a fascinating talk by local speaker Wendy Freer. She is an expert on
many things relating to the canals and their history. This evening focused on the people living and working on the canals, working and living conditions, family life etc.
A variety of filled cobs were served during the evening. The evening was well attended and
it has been agreed that we would like to invite Wendy back at some point as she speaks on a
number of subjects.
December 5th - Dinner Dance
This year once again we had outside caterers providing a superb meal for us in our own clubhouse, resplendent in Christmas trimmings and sparkling tree. Ann & Ian Baker took on the
organising and did a superb job. Every detail was covered from the menu, seating plan, table
settings etc. This event was so popular we were barely able to fit everyone in, but of course
we did, and everyone enjoyed themselves.
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by a clown called Jo (Jo Armstrong - club
member in disguise.) We all went outside to watch for Santa to arrive through
the gates but he tricked us by appearing
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see what property was available.
Very quickly we found just the right place. We bought a corner property with 3 double bedrooms all with walk in closets, one closet we use
as a computer room. The master bedroom has a
large en suite bathroom and an additional bathroom serves the other 2 bedrooms. It also has a
lounge, dining room, large kitchen and laundry
room, a carport large enough to park the car plus
space to sit out. We have a Florida room
(conservatory) where we spend a lot of our time. It
was completely furnished & had all the appliances.
Wish we could have something like this in the UK
bu
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The Mobile Home Park where we live is one of the better ones, well maintained and with
lots of amenities. Heated outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, lovely club house, with a dance
floor, pool room, library & kitchen. The residents organize coffee mornings, breakfasts and
lunches, dances, bingo, pot luck dinners, a pizza & karaoke night, a Las Vegas night, 50th
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happy with everything, it is well cared for. All we have to do is to keep our property in
good order & look after our strip of garden with a few plants, some of which have had to be
replaced due to the unusual frosts this year. We even grow oranges.
We both have our hobbies. Graham has an electric organ. We go to an arts class where Grah
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both use. One year I made curtains & pelmet for the club house, approx 9ft x 32ft in red
velour. They took me 2 weeks but I enjoyed doing them, it gave me a lot of satisfaction.
November is Thanksgiving. Each year we celebrate at friends & take food to share. The
same friends, have a pool party in April which is great fun. The day after Thanksgiving, out
come the Christmas decorations in the streets, shops, parks & houses. At the weekend the
parks are lit up and they have music, entertainment, and stalls selling food. Some areas light
up all the houses. It is amazing & can take approx 30 mins to drive round. As you leave
they collect money for the hospices etc, well worth it.
Christmas day we spend with friends, Mick & Pauline Gould, who used to have a boat Hermes on DMBC, again we all contribute. We all miss our families, but it is too far & too cold
to go back home for a couple of days. The telephone is the next best thing to bridge the gap
when we talk to the whole family, and catch up with their news.
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As we get older it is more difficult to travel around, but we made the most of it visiting Disney, Universal Studios & Busch Gardens, Kennedy Space Centre (saw a rocket launch, exciting, we can see them from our house on occasions) & other attractions, all excellent, we
loved all of it. While on the east coast we visited St Augustine, the first city in America, lots
of history, there is a fort there & beautiful buildings.
We have toured the Gulf coast as far as Everglade city where we went on an airboat , got
close to an alligator, racoons & other wild life it was great
fun. Lots of interesting places to see & visit. Never managed to get to Miami or the Keys. 5 Years ago we were
invited to spend 2 weeks with our friends Nancy & Ted at
their lake cottage in Maine. What a wonderful experience,
took in parts of New Hampshire but that is a story in itself!
Other places visited, Vegas, Hoover Dam, & Grand Canyon once for our 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Nearer to home we go to Tarpon Springs where a boat
trip will take us out into the Gulf to see the dolphins. The Greeks came over years ago &
developed the town & sponge docks, they tell us they sell the sponges to Boots in Nottingham. Lots of Greek restaurants there.
We live 5 miles from the Gulf of Mexico beaches where we have spent many happy hours,
walking, collecting unusual shells, swimming, watching the birds & dolphins or just relaxing
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Our friends Peter & Silvia Clarke, who were long time members of SBC & moor at DMBC,
spend winter at Sarasota about 1hrs drive away over the Skyway suspension bridge which is
beautiful, & gives a lovely view of the bay. If the timing is right we see the cruise ships
leaving for the Caribbean Islands. We also have friends that we visit who live to the east of
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All too soon it is time to close up our Florida home saying goodbye to our friends & looking forward to flying home to our family & English friends & of course getting back to Medina. Each part of our life is different & very special &
hope to continue it all as long as possible.
Looking forward to seeing you all around the middle of
May 2010. Till then take care & happy boating.
B.W. Boat Licences
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Mr. Ed . Pickering on 01283 221733 or 07828 891287
71 Mount Pleasant Road
Castle Gresley Swadlincote
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Or Narrow Boat Grace
You can send your completed renewal form with a cheque made payable to British Waterways. Send it to Ed and he will send it off for you or issue you with a short term licence.
The Boat Club receives commission for every licence renewed this way. This helps your
club funds.
All Club Members are reminded that when they are plugged in and connected to the
electricity supply they should disconnect their Boat, Caravan, Motor Home or Tent when
leaving it unattended. This is a Health and Safety Issue.
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Chandlery at Sawley Marina on production of
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If any club member is interested further details at www.
rivercanalrescue.co.uk
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