Ventnor Marina Moorers Association
Ventnor Marina, Calcutt Lane, Stockton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8HY
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Sunday 18 September saw the last Moorers’ Breakfast of the year – with 41 people coming along to enjoy a bacon butty in the sunshine. The breakfasts have proved very popular and we plan to continue running them next year. All breakfasts so far have been on a Sunday morning – we’d be interested to … Read more
The first Moorers’ Breakfast of 2016 was held on 8 May on a glorious sunny Sunday morning and over 50 people enjoyed their bacon butties. Two policewomen from Warwickshire Constabulary came along to answers moorers questions regarding Canal Watch and to offer advice about boat security. Thanks to Pamela from Fair Escape for the photos.