Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

It’s that time again!  We will be holding our annual Cadet Halloween Party on Thursday 29th October (half term week) from 6.00pm til 8.00pm.  There will be the usual disco, games and nibbles.  Cadets are encouraged to join in the fun by wearing their best spooky outfits – and parents are also welcome to get into the ‘spirit’ of the evening!

We will have some brand new decorations and surprises for you this year, so don’t miss out!!

Tickets will be on sale from behind the bar this week, priced at a fantastic £5 each.

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We will once again be holding our annual FREE fireworks night, from 7.30pm on Thursday 5th November.  All are welcome to come along.

Thanks must go to Mark Petty-Mayor in advance for organising and running the evening.

Come along and have a ‘blast’!

TBYC are proud to present:-

“Wildwood Jack”

Playing live Saturday 24^th October at 8.30pm

www.wildwoodjack.com

After a successful tour of Denmark in the summer & appearances at festivals up and down the UK, Thorpe Bay Yacht Club are delighted to welcome Wildwood Jack – Adam Piggott & Jayne Freeman – to Southend.

Melodic songs with guitar and ukulele fingerstyle sophistication drawing influences from folk, country and world music.

Wildwood Jack is the acoustic duo Adam Piggott and Jayne Freeman.  Touring on regular basis – as well as being featured on BBC local radio – they play all over the south east with frequent gigs in Aldeburgh.

Their sound is a harmonious blend of fingerstyle guitar and ukulele and has been described as a mix of Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, Nanci Griffith and Ry Cooder. Memorable live shows can feature anything from traditional songs and tunes to a reworked punk classic or even Pink Floyds ‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond’.

Adam says “Everything we do is about maximising the sound and capabilities of the acoustic guitar and ukulele together when we play live. Our style has evolved from playing and experimenting over the years with a lot of influence from folk, country, blues and jazz”.

This is a TBYC-sponsored event – so come along with friends & enjoy what promises to be a very memorable evening of live music!

In light of the fact there is a rather important game for England this evening (!), the Rugby will be showing in the Commodore’s Bar.

We have therefore arranged for the Magic Show with Oliver Tabor to commence around 9.15-9.30pm to allow for this so that everyone can join in with the free members’ evening.

In addition, you will be able to order Tapas on a ‘walk-in’ basis from the hatch if you wish to have some food this evening but haven’t pre-booked.  Those who have pre-booked will be given priority for the dishes and the time they wish to have food.  Those who order on the evening will be served as soon as possible strictly on a first-come-first-served basis.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Don’t miss out on this free social event it’s open to all members and their friends. The Galley Kitchen have said they will be able to still serve people on the night even if you haven’t prebooked.

I am pleased to say that the next free members’ night will take place on Saturday 3rd October.

We will be offering you something slightly different this time and are very excited to announce that Oliver Tabor, a multi-award winning member of the Magic Circle and one of the top magicians in the country will be entertaining us with a night of magic.  We are very fortunate to be able to welcome Oliver to the club – as you can imagine he is in great demand and gets booked up a long way in advance!

For those who wish to make a night of it, our caterers will be offering something slightly different in the form of ‘British Tapas’.  Food must be booked in advance via the attached form (you will also need to book a time for dining) and the deadline for food orders is strictly 12 noon on Tuesday 29th September.

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The evening will run as follows:  Food from 7.00pm onwards; Entertainment from 9.00pm.

Cadets are very welcome to come along if they would like to join in and can stay awake long enough!

During the Hurricane Nationals this weekend, entertainment has been arranged by the club and everybody is welcome. So why not plan an evening out.

Saturday @ 9 Pm – Comedy with Comedian Phil Reid
Sunday @ 9 Pm    – Live Music with Jukebox Junkies (band doesn’t finish until after 11:00)

About Phil Reid – “Don’t just take our word for it. Beating over 100 comedians from all over the uk, this genuinely funny guy was rightfully crowned joker of the year 2014.
This warm,vibrant cheeky chap has a natural story telling ability that captures all the audience, tickling your funny bone whither you are young or old. From the mishaps of life to the mischief of his extensive work experience as a bingo caller to holiday park entertainer to children’s party host, it makes him one of the most versatile and adaptable comedians/comperes out there.”

About Jukebox Junkies – Retro 5-piece Essex (Southend)-based Band playing authentic live covers of Greatest Hits from ’50s,’60s, ’70s, ’80s & ’90s. They may already be known by a few members as they have played regularly in the area. Fronted by Tony “The Voice” Jumont as lead vocals which would be no surprise with that nickname.

Don’t forget you can still get your tickets for tonight’s party from behind the bar, only £5 – a bargain!

Dancing to Mickey G of Churchill’s fame so it should be a brilliant night!

If you can’t get to the Club before this evening, please feel free to turn up and pay on the door at 8.00pm.

All are welcome, not just cadet parents, plus older cadets aged 16 and over.

We have decided to hold a party to celebrate the end of cadet week for all the adults (no children except cadets 16 years and over please!) on Saturday 8th August from 8.00pm.  We will be entertained for the evening by the fantastic DJ, Micky G – so come and relive your youth from Churchills days!  We won’t be offering catering on the evening so make sure to eat before coming down and indulging in that toffee vodka!

If you would like to join us, tickets are priced at just £5 each and will be available to purchase from behind the bar from this Wednesday, 22nd July.  You can buy tickets right up until the evening of the event.

All members of the club are very welcome, not just cadet parents!

I look forward to seeing you there.

Sara

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I would just like to formally thank Steve, Karen and their team for a seamless and professional service last night and for the incredible efforts they put into the preparation in the weeks before – Karen was an absolute star.  I have had many people comment to me today on how delicious the food was, how efficient and friendly service was and what a delight it was to enjoy such a fantastic meal.  We are very lucky to have great caterers who work extremely hard to deliver the perfect event for us – the best one we’ve had in years!

Grateful thanks to Lorraine and her bar team for their equally seamless and professional service and hard work.  No-one waited long for drinks, empties were cleared efficiently and the atmosphere was a fun and friendly one.

I also think everyone will agree how brilliant everyone looked in their standard smart black uniforms with gold ties and bow ties.  It tied everything together and made for a very professional feel to the evening.