- Readers of this website may recall the reference at the last update to our ‘tentative approach’ where we had planned a provisional programme of future meetings. With the situation now where more restrictions have been intoduced by the government the committee has had to revise what we think may be possible to achieve in the near future.
- It is therefore proposed that monthly Zoom meetings over the next 6 or so months will be attempted where all members (especially those who have paid their membership) will be invited to attend.
- As an encouragement for members to participate we will invite ‘speakers’ to give a short talk or presentation about interesting topics as agreed with the speaker. These talks will be limited to some 10 minutes as initially there may be minor problems before everybody is fully conversant with the technical aspect of operating the new system.
- Invitations will be issued to all members with detailed instructions.
- At the AGM on 14 April 2022 each member of the committee agreed to continue next year, with one proviso, the chairman was only able to continue until June. The committee is shown here.
- There is an update to the future programme. A visit has been arranged to Stow Maries Aerodrome on May 26th 2022. Application forms can be downloaded here.
- At the AGM the proposed update to the Constitution, previously distributed to members, was approved. It is included on this website here.
- Some guide lines concerning the Protection of Vulnerable Members during our forthcoming meetings are included here.
- Following our very successful visit to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in May and the Anniversary Lunch in June we had the joy of listening to Wendy Stamp at our meeting in July. She gave a very interesting talk about the work she has been involved in as independent councillor in Maldon District Council. A number of questions from members were met with well informed replies that highlighted the very difficult problems councillors in local government were faced with.
- At our Committee meeting in July it was agreed that Bill Jones should take on the position of Chairman with the expectation that a suitable candidate would be appointed in the near future for the position of Vice President. The committee is shown here.
- First there are some changes to the programme which is now shown here. The programme covers events until our AGM in April but as always further updates may be needed.
- In August we had our yearly boat trip to North Fambridge where we enjoyed a reasonable meal at the River Breeze Cafe in the Fambridge Yacht Haven. More members arrived in cars than in boats. A few pictures are included here in a brief slide show.
20 October 2022
- At the lunch on 13th October, the club welcomed our new Vice chairman, Mike Shuker, who has now joined the Committee.
- Due to the increased fees charged by Corinthian Yeacht Club the club has had to increase the luncheon fees to £15 for the months of October and November. Unfortunately, from January 2023 the luncheon fees will need to be increased to £16.00 including gratuity.
- Finally, the future programme has been updated for 2023.
- Visit to Layer Marney in April has been added to the future programme and details of the visit are shown here.
- There are a few other items added to the programme
- On February 9th when the planned speaker due to injury was unable to come, our treasurer at short notice stepped in and entertained us with a few amusing tales from his extensive travels in far flung corners of the world in the past. This was much appreciated by all members present.
- At the same meeting the topic of luncheon payments by card was discussed. Following this a summary of the Pros and Cons has been sent to all members.
- Following the AGM in April the list of Committee Members has been updated.
- There is a summary of our successful visit to Layer Marney in April.
- The programme has been slightly updated. Please note that the boat trip is on the first Thursday in August, rather than the second we normally use. The reason for this is to avoid the low tide on the second Thursday.
- On 3 August we had the traditional boat trip along River Crouch to North Fambridge where we enjoyed lunch with ladies at the River Breeze Cafe. A total of 31 people attended. You can see a few photos from the lunch here.
- The Future Programme has been updated and now covers events to the end of the year.
- The Committee has been busy preparing to use and have acquired a card reader which means that at the September meeting members should be able to pay for their lunch with their credit or debit card.
- There is a slight change to the programme which now includes part of 2024
- At the September meeting members were able to pay using their credit or debit cards. Everything went as planned without any major problems.
- After luncheon our chairman, Mike Shuker gave an interesting talk with slides about his experiences during the earlier years of his career as a mariner.
- At our last the meeting in November our member Tim Watt presented a talk called “Semi detached:” Britain & Europe since 1700. This was a well researched and well presented history lesson which kept the members spellbound throughout the presentation. It was obvious that many hours must have been spent on its preparation.
- You will find a booking form for the Christmas Lunch here.
- The programme has been updated.
- At our last meeting in January Lizzie Browne gave a talk about ”Rannoch Adventure”, the famous manufacturer of ocean rowing boats. She talked about the boat building as well as her personal experience having rowed the the Atlantic herself.
- At the next meeting on 8th February the speaker will be Michael Head who will talk about Dengie post cards.
- This website has been slightly changed and includes minor updates to the future programme.
- First a very happy New Year. We start the lunch meetings on Thursday 11th January when Lizzie Browne will be giving a talk entitled ‘Rannoch Adventures’.
- The website has been updated and now includes some photos from our Christmas Lunch on 14th December. Our ladies were present and everybody enjoyed the occasion.
- The future programme so far covers the meetings up to our Anniversary Lunch on the 11th June.
- There is a slight update to the future Programme.
- At our last meeting on 14th March our long standing member, Peter Giles, gave a talk on ‘British Special Forces 1941 to D-Day’. This covered historical facts as well as personal memories including reference to Peter’s brother who was there at the time. The talk was illustrated by several photos. Needless to say members appreciated the talk.
- At the next meeting on April 11th it will be our AGM where our activities over the last year and the future will be debated, including our financial situation, election of committee members and any other business. An agenda has been sent to each member.
- The speaker at our February lunch was our member Michael Head who presented a well prepared and very interesting talk based on post cards from the Dengie Hundreds area. The talk, which included lots of historical and personal information, was followed by a lively debate.
- On March 14th Peter Giles will give a talk entitled: ‘British Special Forces 1941 to D-Day’.
- The programme has been updated.