Moorers Breakfast – May 2017

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It was great to see so many moorers for the first breakfast of the year on 7th May.  The weather brightened up for what turned out to be a lovely sunny Sunday morning. Moorers enjoyed bacon rolls with a drink and chatted about plans for the coming season.  It was great to welcome so many … Read more

Kitchen tap

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL From the VMMA Secretary – March 2017 Could the taps in the kitchen be replaced with ones which have longer spouts as, at the moment, the water tends to hit the sink surround rather than going into the bowl. The Marina actioned this.

Hairdryers

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL From the VMMA Secretary – March 2017 Is there any chance of having an electric point installed im the Ladies toilets close to a mirror so that ladies can use a hairdryer after their shower? The Marina actioned this and installed hairdryers in the ladies shower blocks

Cleaning of Ladies toilet blocks

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL From the VMMA Secretary – March 2017 It appears that the Ladies toilets not cleaned at weekends which is the busiest time. Phil checked with the office and they are cleaned Thursday, Friday and Monday only. Is there any flexibility to the timing so that they are cleaned at the weekends? Could we … Read more

Swapping the Woodland Lounge with the Marina Office

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL At the request of Marina management, the possibility of swapping the Marina Office with the Woodland Lounge had been raised with members and the feedback received summarised and passed back From the VMMA Secretary – March 2017 As you requested, we canvassed views from the Members at the AGM reagrding the possibility of … Read more

State of Marina approach roads

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL February 2016 Concerns were raised with Lee Cooper-Blair regarding the state of the approach road to the Marina, particularly as some Members’ cars were now grounding on the camber. Lee advised that discussions have recently been held with the neighbours and businesses down Calcutt Lane in connection with the road. Apparently, the challenge … Read more

Wine, Cheese & John Bunyan Trip Boat – March 2017

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On the evening of 18 March, over 30 moorers attended an interesting and informative presentation from Alan Dodd, one of the Masters of the John Bunyan Trip Boat, based in Bedford. Launched in 2013, The John Bunyan is managed and run by a team of volunteers and has welcomed over 23,000 visitors in the last … Read more

Annual General Meeting March 2017

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Over 30 members attended the second Annual General Meeting of Ventnor Marina Moorers’ Association which was held on 18 March 2017 in the Woodland Lounge. The new Committee were elected and thanks were given to outgoing Chairman Ken B, and also to Gillian C and Mo K for the work they continue to do in … Read more

Soup and Sparklers Review 2016

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It was great to see over 40 moorers attending the recent Soup and Sparklers event on a chilly November evening. Everyone appreciated the two delicious soups, bread, sausages, and warming mulled wine and hot chocolate provided by several members of the VMMA committee. Those who ventured out into the cold enjoyed trying to write their … Read more