We have had a varied programme of social events this winter and, despite the ice and
snow, speakers have been well supported by good audiences. Thank you to everyone
who has attended the talks, a full clubhouse always makes for a good evening. Speakers
who have given talks on behalf of a charity have been very grateful for generous
donations made by members on their evenings. Air Ambulance, Jubilee Sailing Trust
and the Island Trust were among those beneficiaries. Continued sincere thanks also to
those who have contributed towards raffles, draws and other club events. Other
speakers have given a great variety of illustrated talks and one had volunteers helping
his glamorous assistant with his fitting out!
Before Christmas we were brilliantly entertained by the Club Revue with X-Factor
Judges giving marks and comments to a huge assortment of excellent performers. The
Giggers carried off first prize with an unforgettable take on a Freddy Mercury and
Queen number. New Years Eve saw a smallish but cheerful group dancing to the local
duo ‘Idle Hands’. Since New Year we have had Burns Night and the Valentines Evening
and once again the Catering Team produced an excellent choice of food from their
somewhat cramped workplace. Valentines Evening was a flamboyant occasion with a
black and red theme and messages to loved ones read out to great hilarity! It was also
great to see a happy number of new members to welcome at the New Members Evening
in March and all who came were treated to a selection of Cornish snacks and nibbles of
cheeses, saffron cakes and clotted cream.
We have experimented this year with a less formal Fitting Out Supper “bistro style” and
would be interested to know members’ views on this – is it preferred to the 3 course
Laying Up Supper; should we change or have one of each? Let us know. Your Social
Committee is always interested in your thoughts, and also for suggestions for speakers –
the Autumn Programme is being prepared as we write. In the meantime, thank you to
everyone who supported the Easter Draw and congratulations to those who won the
varied prizes! - look out for the Summer Draw tickets which will be on sale starting
July/August, available from Social Committee members you may come across over the
summer!
The RNLI have had a great year and report as follows:
Saltash Sailing club, as ever, have been very strong supporters of the local branch of the
RNLI. Starting at the Boxing Day car treasure hunt and auction £440 was raised, half of which
i.e. £220 was given to the RNLI. Then in January the club became the “brain centre” for the
annual New Year cerebral general knowledge quiz. Ably run by club member Mike Hughes -
£180.50 was raised. Later in January the club became the base for the “soup kitchen” for the
SOS - .Share Our Soup day. It was a great success, as well as being the venue, the club
members supported very well and £483.70 was banked.
The fund raising committee will now take a summer break to go sailing.
Next on the agenda will be a ladies night on Tuesday 11th October where we hope to have a
fashion show by Intrigue, one of Saltash Fore St shops. So ladies, keep that date in your
RNLI diary.
All these events do help to put money over the bar at the club and raise the club’s profile in
the community, so it’s a win/ win situation. Let us hope we can continue with the successes.
The Social Committee welcomes Sue Pym to their team – another much appreciated
volunteer.