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Clubhouse Update 11th February
Everything moving really fast now. We have seen excellent progress this last week. The contractor has completed the roof and the scaffolding has been removed. Monday saw a start on the outside cladding and the internal fit-out. The windows are being fitted today (Tuesday) with the electricians due on site tomorrow.
Published 14:55 on 11 Feb 2020
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Clubhouse Update
It won't be long now before the scaffolding comes down and the "planks" that you've so kindly donated towards will start being fitted. Have you donated for yours yet? If you haven't and wish to, then contact our Treasurer, Ian through the link on our website. Alternatively: - https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3711139f795333d9347c...
Published 20:26 on 2 Feb 2020
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Annual Dinner & Presentation Evening
Shropshire Sailing Club has its prestigious annual dinner and presentation evening at the Boathouse Ellesmere on Saturday 7 th March 2020. This year is a particularly auspicious occasion because the club is celebrating its 70th anniversary and the completion of our new clubhouse. Please look out for details on how to accept your invitation and choose from the menu options available. All are arriving by email and through
Published 14:06 on 29 Jan 2020
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Clubhouse Update
The build of our new club house is going well. We are nearly at the half way point of our fund raising. BUT we need a little more to complete the project. Make yourself proud of what you can achieve as a member of Shropshire Sailing Club and donate. Details on how to donate can be found here. Ian Johnson:- Treasurer Shropshire Sailing Club.
Published 08:00 on 21 Jan 2020
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An excellent Powerboat level 2 course - 18th/19th January
Under clear blue skies and sunshine this weekend a lovely group of people visited Shropshire SC and gained their RYA Powerboat Level 2 awards. Congratulations to Molly and Josh from the club, Daniel from Ellesmere College and Chantalle and Louise from the Ironbridge Rowing Club. Sincere thanks to Mike, Brian and John for instructing. To compliment the great weekend a beautiful winter's sunset.
Published 07:48 on 21 Jan 2020
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Clubhouse Update
The build team are back on site this week aiming to make our new clubhouse water and weather tight as quickly as possible. Over the Christmas period, Caius has been skillfully flying his drone to get us some more great photos of the internal space and the perspective of the building sitting in its surroundings. Thanks very much Caius
Published 17:55 on 7 Jan 2020
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£££s for Planks
Support is needed in getting our New Club House Ready for the New Season. As you have seen, work is going on at pace to the get the new Sailing Club built. But we need the support of members and interested parties to get the internal elements completed. Please support our ££s for Planks fund raising campaign and have a stake in the future of your club.
Published 19:26 on 19 Dec 2019
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New Clubhouse Update 18th December
Continued good progress this week on our new clubhouse, bricklayers finishing off, drainage tank completed and roof trusses going on.
Published 22:33 on 18 Dec 2019
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More about the New Clubhouse
Even with the continued awful weather, this week has seen the sewage retention tank (affectionately known as the club submarine) submerged into the 'the big hole' and covered over. Just an inspection lid to be inserted and landscaped. Come Spring you'll be none the wiser when the grass grows again. Just its 'periscope' giving its position away. The roof trusses have also arrived. Thank goodness Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are forecast to have sunny intervals
Published 21:03 on 15 Dec 2019
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£££s for Planks
Our fundraising campaign £££s for planks has got off well but we still need the support of our members and supporters to reach our target of £10,000 by the end of January. Your donations will help us to fit out the new clubhouse ready for the start of the new sailing season. For further information or donations please contact Ian Johnson Treasurer.
Published 10:48 on 11 Dec 2019
