| 30 Jan |
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Wells to the post of House Manager. Nigel joins us on 4 February following the completion of 24 years service in the Royal Navy, during which time he served as Kitchen Manager and Catering Manager both afloat and ashore, including wide experience in catering from bacon butties to Royal banquets. Nigel is married with three children. We are delighted that Nigel will be bringing his abilities and professional skills to Itchenor and we look forward to welcoming him to the Club.
Stephen Carden-Noad, Secretary |
| 21 Jan |
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All this and lunch for just £10! Click here to download the poster for more info. |
| 16 Jan |
It is with the greatest regret that I have to tell you that our good friend Dion died quietly and in peace early this morning Tuesday 15th January. Those who knew him well will recognise what a true gentlemen, generous friend and delightful raconteur he was. Those who knew him less well need only to read the ISC Handbook under 2006 winner of the Burnford Needle to understand a little of this gentleman. "An outstanding ambassador for the XOD Class and Itchenor Sailing Club". He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.I will communicate the funeral details once available. Bill Barnes. Please click here to read Tom Tait's obituary
Dion's funeral will be held at Chichester Crematorium on Friday 8th February
2008 at 12.00 noon. Dion's daughter Gaye Keep and son Mark Houghton have kindly invited all to
join them for drinks and food after the ceremony at Oldfield House,
Itchenor.Those unable to attend the service at the Crematorium are also welcome at
Oldfield House from 1.30pm. |
| 13 Jan |
As we pass the halfway point in clubhouse improvement works contractors are working hard to insure the clubhouse opens in time for the new sailing season. The structural work is done, the kitchen extension is now built and roofed and the new drainage run is connected to the sewer in the lane. The concrete floor slab is complete and contractors are now beginning the internal first fix. Nutbourne continue to man the site well - on average between 12-15 men on site (though some days see 20 or more) and the Development Committee are generally pleased with the situation on site. Neighbours and members have shown great forbearance and patience through this winter of a closed and noisy club - the Development and General Committee would like to thank you again for your support
In our fortnightly team site meetings contractors remain confident that the works are on time - although they acknowledge they will have a big push at the end for the final fix. The best assessment of the Development Committee at this point is that it will be a close run thing - there is still a lot to be done - but should all run to plan from here on (and the most risky, time delaying structural work is behind us) we should open on, or very near to time.
Meanwhile check out the new enlarged windows to the dining room which went in this last week. The promise of lovely new light can be seen - even through the grey British winter and constant builders dust! (New pictures now on the website.)
The Development Committee |
| 7 Jan |
Many congratulations to Ed and to James on finishing 7th overall in the 29er Worlds in a very competitive fleet in difficult conditions in Melbourne. For those of you who like the numbers - click here to see the final leaderboard. |
