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Sunday 12 September – Moorers’ Breakfast – Our biggest tyrn out yet – probably!

Thanks to Martin Stubbins who ran a Canal Painting workshop on 11 July to give people the opportunity to have a go at decorating a coaster using traditional canal techniques. Everyone enjoyed themselves and were pleased with their handiwork.  

Although we won’t be able to hold the Moorers’ Breakfast on 11 July, VMMA will be making charcoal and firelighters available at the barbecue stations in Sunrise and Sunset for anyone who wants to cook their own food over the weekend.  You will, of course, be responsible for cleaning the barbecue before and after use … Read more

Soup, hot chocolate, mulled wine & sparklers at the Woodland Lounge. FREE for VMMA members, £3 non-members ALL WELCOME. PLUS the final of the VMMA Photo Competition

On 13 March 2021, Membership Cards for 2021 were emailed to everyone who had paid their 2020 subscriptions – this is because the Committee decided that as there had been no social events during 2020 the 2020 subs would cover 2021 as well. Anyone who was a Member during 2020 but who no longer moors … Read more

Congratulations to Ed Mayhew off nb Rhiannon who won the 2020 photo competition after an initial 4 way tie.  Ed wins a mounted print of his image. The other ‘finalists’ were TOM SMITH – nb Joanne KATHY SQUIRES – nb Pepper</b. JULIE STOCK – nb Ruby Louise

The entries for the 2020 Photo Competition are in – it’s time to cast your vote – 1 vote per Member. Please make sure you vote by midnight on 30 November

With all social events for 2020 cancelled, the Committee has decided that the Membership Fees paid for 2020 will cover 2021 as well. If you have not received your 2020 Membership Card, which acts as your receipt, or you have not collected your VMMA window decals from the Marina Office please e-mail secretary@vmma.org.uk

Congratulations to Pauline Fry who won the 2019 Photo Competition with her lovely photo of Sunrise at Sunrise Moorings.  Sue wins a canvas print of her photo. With 25 entries this year there was a wide range of superb waterways shots to choose from and Members spread their votes widely as well..  Dave Hull came … Read more

A new event for 2019 was our Christmas Craft Morning. Led by Georgina Hodsgon, ten ladies made a beautiful Christmas wreath to take home. The event was enjoyed by all those who attended and some people surprised themselves as they hadn’t believed they would be able to make something which looked so good. Inspired by … Read more