HBSC Bulletin Issue 44
Published 00:19 on 11 Mar 2024
Welcome to edition 44 of the Bulletin, the regular communication keeping you informed of things happening at HBSC.
Duty Slots for the season ahead and slipway laying 16th March
Thank you so much for all those who have put their names against duty slots so far for the season. We are looking forward to our first task of slipway laying on Saturday 16th March 8am start. The galley team will ensure that we are all fuelled up. Even if you have an hour to spare please do some down - many hands make light work.
Chilli Night - Saturday 23rd March
We have a team - thank you to responding to the call!
Join us for a Sizzling Chilli Night starting from 7.30pm - £7.50 for adults, £4 for children. Prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable evening. Our Chilli Night is designed to bring our sailing community together, offering a perfect blend of delicious food, great company, and the excitement of the upcoming season.
What's on the menu?
- Signature Chilli Con Carne - A classic with a secret blend of spices that will leave you craving for more
- Vegetarian Chilli - Packed with flavours, textures, and love, ensuring everyone has a mouth-watering option.
- Assorted sides - including rice, baked potatoes and sour cream
Please book your space by contacting Richard De Lisle or adding your name on the list on the HBSC Chat WhatsApp group.
Development Committee and grants
If anyone would like to come onto the development committee, please let Richard know. We have received £500 grant and with this we have purchased 3 toppers for the cadets. This will also help to underpin our scholarship scheme with local schools. The £5000 Capital Grant for the accessible toilet has just been received so work can begin once the detailed drawings have been agreed by the development committee.
Sailing Programme
The sailing programme is now Published! Link to calendar is here: https://members.hernebaysailingclub.co.uk/eventsThe first activity is slipway laying on Saturday 16th March, 8am start. The galley team will be providing refreshments to keep you all going. We still need some more help - if you are free please sign up on SCM, even if its just for an hour.
The first sailing race is Sunday 17th March and the first Open Sailing session on Saturday 6th April.
WhatsApp groups
There are a number of WhatsApp groups that members can join. They are not a formal means of communication but nonetheless, very useful to share interests and chit-chat.
Sailing related chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GxkS5XCSChm75tiun3969K
Female Participation: This aim of this group is for female members to mutually support each other and to encourage participation in club on the water activities and volunteering/duties. https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ki783uVEAJPBz7AzELtgWH. This is a very new group and we hope that the people who would like to participate will shape and evolve the group as required.
General chit-chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E6CyTSrGGEmLs24vLw6bAB
Cadets: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bw4adSY2e01CmfAsV08hN
Dancercise 5th and 6th April
On 5th and 6th April starting at 5pm at the sailing club, there will be a 24 hour Dancercise to raise money for Cancer Research UK. There will be guest / volunteer dance and fitness instructors coming to do a few classes, including some line dancing!! Even a singer! More information and schedule to follow. Please come down and support the event, you are welcome to join in for hour or so for a donation or just come down have a drink, chat, donate and support! The bar will be open Friday from late afternoon and Saturday afternoon. There will be a cake sale and a raffle, all money raised will go to Cancer Research UK. More information in the next bulletin.
Last updated 00:19 on 11 March 2024