Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

This weekend the club is hosting the Sprint 15 Nationals. This is a good opportunity for the all members to join us in the fun off the water. We have arranged entertainment on both Saturday and Sunday night. Both nights it will be starting around 8:30. Sunday Night it will be following the Sprint 15 Association Dinner, so if this is still ongoing when you arrive there should be room around the bar and on the balcony to have a drink. Please don’t stay away just because you don’t know anybody that sails a Sprint 15.

Saturday – Martin McNeill’s Bottleneck Blues

Martin McNeill and his band are local and regularly play at pubs/concerts etc in Essex.  On Saturday night he will play for us as a trio supported by a JJ Zarbo on the double base and a drummer.  When possible they are supported by West Weston singer/harmonic player extraordinaire.   They can be appreciated every 3^rd Sunday at the Railway, Southend.

Sunday – Darren Jones – Acoustic Guitarist

Darren Jones…’The Kid From Canvey’ due to play live at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club. “An upcoming artist with a talent which will charm you to just want more from him. His amazing acoustic sound, quick ‘Clint Eastwood’ like hands, and beautiful lyrics set him aside from the rest. He plays original songs of his own, and loves to cover classic songs from all eras in his own style.”

A wonderful evening was had by all last night, and thanks must go firstly to Scott and his team for a really delicious meal and seamless, military precision service.  Thanks to Lorraine for assisting Scott in the role of ‘Maitre D’ for the evening.

Lorraine and her bar staff worked so hard all night and never allowed a single queue to develop at the bar.  Again, fantastic service that was much appreciated – thank you!

I think everyone will agree that the entertainment was one of the best we’ve ever had at the Club and we will definitely be booking them to come back at some future date.

If you missed out on one of the best evenings in a long time at the Club, keep your eyes peeled over the next few months for details about our upcoming events, including the Adult Christmas Party, and how to buy your tickets.  We also have plenty of themed Friday night dining evenings to tempt you with, and of course over the summer we can use our lovely new balcony for some of these evenings.

I look forward to seeing you all at the next ‘do’!

Sara Speller

Social Secretary

Due to popular demand, we will be offering some ‘dancing only’ tickets for those unable to make the meal section of the evening who would still like to join in.

These will be priced at £12 each and can be purchased in advance or on the night (please use the published form and write ‘DANCING ONLY’ in the section to the right for dietary requirements) in the usual way (cash, card, cheque or balance transfer).

Dancing only ticket holders may arrive from 9.30 pm.

Sara Speller

Social Secretary

Following a couple of enquiries, I would like to confirm that the dress code is ‘smart’ rather than strictly ‘black tie’.  Lounge suits/blazers may be worn if preferred.

If you haven’t already purchased tickets and would like some, there are a few left.  Please let me know if you’re interested, if possible by Wednesday 11th June.

Sara Speller

Social Secretary

It’s that time again!  The annual Summer Ball has been arranged and tickets are now on sale – on your marks, get set, go!!

I am delighted to announce that this year’s entertainment will be a slightly different arrangement.  We will start with Michael Buble, continue onto the Other Guys (Franki Valli & The Four Seasons tribute), and then conclude with a very good DJ who will play tunes to keep you dancing until the wee small hours.

To have a sneaky peak at our main entertainers, please go to the following link on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmdcQcvwWXc

As far as the menu, there is one option for each course (so no complicated menu choices!), unless someone in your party has a dietary requirement in which case you can indicate this on the ticket order form and a suitable alternative will be arranged.

Please see the attached poster for full details of menu and timings Summer Ball 2014 poster

Tickets can be purchased via the attached order form Summer Ball Order Form 2014, payment can be made in the usual way (cash or cheque in envelope with form, bank transfer with note to the Club Secretary, or card payment at the bar and receipt attached to form).  Please put your form into the club postbox marked for the attention of ‘Sara Speller – Summer Ball’.

Forms will be date stamped and tickets issued strictly in order of ‘first come first served’.  Please note that tickets cannot be reserved and will only be issued once payment is received.

Tickets are open to members only until one week before (7th June), at which time should some tickets still be available you will be welcome to purchase them for non-member friends.

Any queries, please contact Sara Speller on 07799 892732.

As part of the Club House refurbishment plan, the upgrade to our balcony decking and balustrade rails will commence on Wednesday 7^th May 2014.

Depending on weather conditions, the main balcony will be out of action for up to 3 weeks during the refurbishment.

At the end of this refurbishment, we will have a sound watertight structure with modern child safe railings to provide good service for at least the next 35 years.

There will be no disruption to the daily activities within the club house.

Your co operation and understanding is appreciated whilst the building works are ongoing.

Mike Thomason

Don’t forget to reserve your tickets for Saturday night!  If you are unable to reserve in advance, Janet, the Club Secretary, will be available in the Club house on the night to provide you with tickets.

They are on sale at the bargain price of just £10 for adults and £5 for children to include food and entertainment, and Scott is offering the following yummy 2-course menu:-

Mains:

Chicken Korma & Rice

Sausage, Mash & Onion Gravy

Desserts:

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Apple Tart & Custard

Food is available from 6.00pm and the entertainment will commence around 7.00pm.

Please use the attached form to order your tickets and indicate menu choices.  There are also hard copies of this form on the bar.  TBYC Regatta Form 2014

Please enclose either cash or a cheque with your form and put it into the Club postbox marked “Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”.  If  you prefer to pay by card, please do so as usual at the bar, ask a member of staff to mark your form “paid” and pop it into the Club postbox, again marked ”Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”.

Any queries, including from visiting sailors who are unable to purchase tickets in advance, please contact Sara Speller on 07799 892732 or the Club Secretary on 01702 587563.

I am delighted to announce that at this year’s Regatta party we will be welcoming the world famous ‘JiveSwing’ to provide our entertainment. They are a dance company who specialise in 1940s Lindy Hop, Blues, 1920’s Charleston, Cake Walk and Authentic Jazz.  They will be doing some demos overseen by an experienced teacher and then inviting members to join in. Jive Swing have appeared on programmes such as Britain’s Got Talent and Wartime Farm as well as many adverts for major companies and they regularly tour the world.

Tickets are now on sale at the bargain price of just £10 for adults and £5 for children to include food and entertainment, available from Sara Speller.

Scott is offering the following yummy 2-course menu:-

Mains:

Chicken Korma & Rice

Sausage, Mash & Onion Gravy

Desserts:

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Apple Tart & Custard

Food is available from 6.00pm and the entertainment will commence at 7.00pm.

Please use the attached form to order your tickets and indicate menu choices.  There are also hard copies of this form on the bar.  TBYC Regatta Form 2014

Please enclose either cash or a cheque with your form and put it into the Club postbox marked “Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”.  If  you prefer to pay by card, please do so as usual at the bar, ask a member of staff to mark your form “paid” and pop it into the Club postbox, again marked “Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”.

Any queries, including from visiting sailors who are unable to purchase tickets in advance, please contact Sara Speller on 07799 892732 or the Club Secretary on 01702 587563.

Please note that it has been decided to hold the planned Friday dining Italian Night instead on Thursday 17th April to coincide with our free entertainment night.

Scott has devised a lovely menu for all the family (with one and two course options for cadets).  You are encouraged to book in advance with Scott to avoid disappointment as it is likely to be a very popular night, being cadet night.

The menu is:

Italian Night

Chorizo and tomato feta Salad

Mixed meditterrian salad

Roasted root Vegetables

Mains

Selection of Pizzas

Lasagne

Spaghetti Bolognaise

Fungi Carbonara

Italian Fruit de mare cakes

Desserts

Assorted desserts

Adults £11.50 for 3 courses

Children £4.50 for main course, £6.50 for main course plus dessert

The entertainment being provided by JB Entertainments is finalists from this year’s Essex Factor, plus tribute acts such as Olly Murs and Michael Buble.  Entertainment will run from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.  Food is available from 5.00pm.

Come along and join us for what is expected to be a fantastic night!

Sara & Scott