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14/12/11 . . . MARPLE CHRISTMAS MARKET . UPDATE . . .
Thank You, to all who helped at the Xmas Events - the profit over the two weekends is £776.
10/12/11 . . . MARPLE CHRISTMAS MARKET . . .
The gallant sales team were to be seen braving the "less than perfect" weather once again.
To see more photographs of this event and Santa's arrival,
visit the Marple website.
03/12/11 . . . MARPLE BRIDGE WINTER WONDERLAND . . .
Sue's fund-raising team was braving the elements again on a pretty inclement day!
23/11/11 . . . ANNUAL OPEN MEETING . . .
This was held at the Marple Social and Forces Club (formerly Royal British Legion) at Top Lock, Marple.
The meeting opened at 20-00hrs with a summary by the Chairman, James Dunlop, who thanked
all the volunteers who kept the project going especially Sue and Bob for their fundraising efforts
and Peter who carried out much that was above & beyond the call of duty.
The situation regarding the mooring seemed to have gone quiet for the time being and British
Waterways were being turned into a charitable body something like the National Trust.
Unfortunately the Treasurer, Stuart Hodgson was unable to attend the meeting due to unavoidable family
commitments but the Chairman was able to report that the financial situation was stable with expenses
and income approximately equal and similar to the previous year.
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Donations for use of the boat would be kept at the same level as the previous two years.
The lift, a major part of our accessibility equipment was needing substantial repair and would be
attended to during the winter.
Sadly, it had to be announced that Willie Webb (T. W. Marine), our technical advisor had died
suddenly during the year.
Willie was involved with the original building of the boat and a mine of information who knew
the boat in great detail and would
patiently explain things to those of us less knowledgeable.
A true gentleman who will be much missed
for his personality as well as his technical expertise.
SKIPPERS REPORT 2011
This has been a very busy year.
January was spent on the mooring, building a new fence with gate and also erecting four
flag poles.
A shelter with seat was built in memory of Dave Capp.
Photos by Bill Beard.
The new flags were made
with the 30 year logo on. A banner for the mooring gate was also made and spray covers for
the front of the boat. Plants were donated by various people.
The interior of the boat was painted. Work tops in the kitchen and toilet areas were fitted. A display unit was built for Sue's products to sell. Seat covers were made and donated by the Marple Business Forum. The front, back and sides of the boat were painted. The above activities helped to ensure that the boat and the mooring were ready for the start of the season.
April, being the start of the season was nearly fully booked. The 30th Anniversary party in April was a great success and very well attended. In May the batteries for the lift had to be replaced. The Mayor was taken out for her annual trip in May.
In June a new alternator had to be supplied and fitted. The remainder of the season was well
subscribed and successful. During September the lift motor started to 'play up' and is has been
decided to have the motor re-conditioned. This will be completed out of season.
Two skippers and five new volunteers have joined the team, and I would like to welcome them aboard.
Jeff Collins, Skipper
David Gordon, Skipper
Joan Sheridan
Rick Myers
Suzie Eckersley
Kevin Booth
Marian Eyres is thanked sincerely for all her hard work as booking officer, she has made my job so much easier.
I would like to thank all the skippers and volunteers for all their help and support throughout the season, it is much appreciated.
A special thank you to Dave Sherratt who has helped me do all the work on the boat and mooring.
In March 2012 New Horizons goes into dry dock for work to be carried out on the rudder. Whilst in dry dock it is my intention to paint the hull with help from volunteers.
The New Horizons has been asked to bring Father Christmas to Marple on the evening of 9th December.
To see photographs of this event
visit the Marple website.
Total number of passengers carried April to October.
April, 206
May, 246
June, 332
July, 418
August, 385
September, 259
October, 25 (2 weeks only)
Whaley weekend, 141
Locks Festival, 48
TOTAL, 2,060 Passengers.
FUNDRAISING REPORT
The total profit for the season upto now is about £2,300-00.
Both the Whaley Bridge weekend and Marple Carnival were badly affected by rain for part the events
for more details of summer activities, see event reports below.
The Sales team will be in action at the Marple Bridge Winter Wonderland on 3rd of December and also the Marple Christmas Market on the 10th. of December.
As a prelude to the Marple event, New Horizons will be bringing Father Christmas to visit the Marple Social & Forces Club on Friday the 9th.
Donations of £300 and £400 have also been received from the Marple Carnival Committee and Mellor Church Ladies.
The annual 'Float the Boat' draw was won by the Treasurer Stuart Hodgson who wins a trip on New Horizons for a group of his choice.
As mentioned earlier the prices for 2012 trips will be held at the same rate as the previous two years.
The meeting closed at about 21-00 hrs..
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