Window decals now available
Window decals with the VMMA logo are now available for all Members – 2 decals per boat. The decals are attached to the inside of a window using static cling so are easily repositioned or removed.
General
First bacon butties of the year
The rain finally stopped for a few hours for the first VMMA Breakfast of the year! Despite the cloudy skies and cold weather, it was a great turnout and it was lovely to see so many moorers and their dogs.
3rd AGM of VMMA
The third AGM of VMMA was held at the Marina on Saturday, 17 March 2018. All business was quickly transacted, with Phil B being re- elected as Chairman, Gillian C re-elected as Secretary and Michelle B elected as Treasurer. The Committee members elected were Ken B, Sue B, Robbie B, Sue B, Georgina H and … Read more
Soup & Sparklers – November 2017
Our end of year event in November welcomed over 35 people, who enjoyed two delicious soups prepared by Gillian C, along with some warming mulled wine and hot chocolate. The gazebos enabled us to offer additional outside space for the event, in addition to the Woodland Lounge. Those attending took part in a light-hearted quiz … Read more
Moorers’ Breakfast – September 2017
As always, it was lovely to see a large number of moorers for the second Moorers’ Breakfast of the year on 17 September 2017. Those attending enjoyed bacon rolls with a drink and chatted about their travels and canal experiences over the sunny summer season. It was also great to welcome several new moorers.
Napton Ramble – June 2017
On 10th June, 8 moorers and two dogs enjoyed a morning ramble to Napton and back. Starting at Ventnor Marina, we set off along the towpath to Wigrams Turn and then along the Oxford Canal before cutting across fields to tackle the first hill – although the panoramic view at the top was well worth the climb! … Read more
Moorers Breakfast – May 2017
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
Wine, Cheese & John Bunyan Trip Boat – March 2017
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
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