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Site AdminMay 22, 2025Sorry, but this “Thank-You” letter for the money from the Christmas Lunch raffle was not previously posted! [...]
Site AdminMay 13, 2025Scale Captain Charles Chambers writes: This year’s navy Day was held at Setley Pond on 11th May 2025. The weather was perfect and attendance was good.  Here are some photos of the event… [...]
Site AdminFebruary 20, 2025Date: 2025 Event Wednesday 9th April AGM – All Saints’ Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ – 7pm till 8:45pm Friday 18th April Good Friday Monday 21st April Easter Monday Monday 5th May Early Bank Holiday Sunday 11th May Navy Day – starts 09:30am at Setley Pond Monday 26th May Spring Bank Holiday Sunday 22nd June Sailing Day – starts 09:30am at Setley Pond Monday 25th August Late Summer bank Holiday Saturday 30th August Exhibition – Milford Community Hall – 9am till 10am set up, open to public 10am till 3pm, Clear up 3pm till 4pm Sunday 14th September Commercial vessel day – starts 09:30 at Setley Pond Sunday 9th November Remembrance Sunday Wednesday 10th December Christmas Lunch – The Cliff House, Barton on Sea –  12.30 for 1pm [...]
Lorna SoffeFebruary 9, 2025I am writing to inform you of a members passing, I was informed by his wife Dinah today. Her email to me is copied below in case any member would like to attend, if not the service is being live streamed. Bob was a regular down at the pond, his models were brilliant, he and his wife DInah always attended the Christmas lunch and any event they could,  especially the exhibitions. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends, he will be missed by all who knew him. Dear Lorna I am getting in touch to let you know that my husband Bob, as recently died. As the Model Boat Club was such an important part of his life, I wanted to share with you so the news and the funeral arrangements can be passed on the group. Thanksgiving service to celebrate Bob’s life on Thursday 27 February at 11am, Bierton Crematorium, Cane End Lane, Bierton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 5BH; followed by a gathering and buffet lunch between 12pm and 4pm at The Barn, Hulcott Lane, Hulcott, Bierton, Aylesbury HP22 5GA. We do hope you may be able to join us as we remember Bob and celebrate his life. Please let me know if you plan to come to the gathering afterwards. Donations: Rather than floral tributes, we kindly ask you to consider donating to Bob’s chosen charities. You can find information about these and how to give, along with further information about the funeral, by clicking on the Funeral Notice link here. Live-stream: The service will be live-streamed so if you are unable to attend in person you can watch live or for up to 28 days afterwards. [please email info@srcmbc.org.uk for details of the link and password]. Brockenhurst Service: It is the family’s intention that Bob’s ashes will be interred in the Garden of Remembrance at St Saviour’s Church in Brockenhurst in the Summer. I can let you know details about this if you wish to know more. With best wishes Dinah [...]

 

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Site AdminNovember 4, 2024Road to the Pond repaired but it still has some issues! [...]
Site AdminFebruary 29, 2024Club Member David Reith took these photos at Setley Pond today, the 29th February 2024.  And guess what… more rain is forecast! The pond has now extended over the banks which are very slippery with sudden drops into deep water. These drops are hidden by the water, do not paddle!  Great care is needed in the vicinity of the pond. Click on the images below to enlarge. [...]
Site AdminJanuary 14, 2024On the 26th December each year the Club surrenders it’s use of Setley Pond in favour of the traditional Boxing Day “Setley Cup Races” which are organised by the Lymington sailing clubs.  You can read all about the 2023 event on the Yachts and Yachting web site. [...]
Site AdminJuly 6, 2023With regard to our Permit to use the Pond  from Forestry England please note the following Rules: Access is now permitted from 07.00 to 19.00 The Rule of 12 remains in place i.e. maximum of 12 boats on the water at any one time. No additional structures or buoys can be placed in the Pond All Vehicles to be parked in designated car parks Please drive slowly to preserve the road Anything brought with you take home No smoking or lighting of fires All members to carry some form of medicine box (a lot of cars come with one, if not a small First Aid Kit is available from most chemists). Forestry England will be monitoring the use of the Pond from time to time. New Information signs have been put up please have a quick read. Committee Members will have a copy of the Permit in their cars when visiting the Pond in case we are asked for proof of use – please refer any such contact to a member of the Committee. [...]

 

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Club Member John Edwards writes: My late friend Chris was a great fan of Ocean Liners.  He was in touch with the author of a book on liners, an authority apparently, John Maxstone-Graham.  It is the author’s signature on this framed picture depicting 20th Century ocean liners of various nations,  a time chart of the principal ships from Titanic onwards. I have absolutely no spare space on the walls of my small flat and wondered if a SRCMBC member might like to have it? I do not have the picture at present but it can be passed on to anyone interested. Please email John Edwards: joved45@yahoo.co.uk [...]
This Precedent model kit came with a 49 inch long fibre glass hull. It is fitted with a MARX HECTOPERM GT500 very powerful electric motor and a water cooled speed controller, plus 40meg receiver. The majority of the deck fittings are quality high definition resin items including two 40mm Bofors cannon. The four model wood torpedoes are fitted with brass propellers. Handset and boat batteries are not included. This model has been well built with an excellent paint finish and all of the right pieces to allow scale performance. More photos of this model are available on the Club website. Price: £250 Contact: John Frost Available from Romsey. Nr Southampton or at Setley Pond. Landline phone number: 01794 519203. [...]
HMS Felixstowe is a 1:48 scale model of a Bangor Class Minesweeper. Built about 20 years ago from a Sirmar Kit (original cost about £600) the model is highly and accurately detailed, ready to run, has been much admired and performs well on the water. There are a number of features such as gun movement, lights and a smoke unit. Included in the sale will be a substantial display case and a Robbe 6 channel transmitter. Open to offers. For more info. Please contact: John Edwards ( joved45@yahoo.co.uk ) or call 07946 208934 (click to enlarge) [...]
This Robbe kit was launched back in 1981 and is 46inches in length. The hull and cabin structure is made from a.b.s plastic. The deck from plywood. The model was rebuilt approx ten years ago and still has an excellent red gloss spray paint finish. It is powered by two large electric motors c/w gearboxes. Four rudders and therefore very manoeuvrable. Fitted with a water pump for the fire monitors which rotate from port to starboard and fire jets of water. A 40 meg receiver and four channel transmitter is included. Ready for the water apart from needing a 7.2 volt boat battery which is not included. This boat is much admired, great fun and fast. Price: £250. Available from Romsey. Nr Southampton or at Setley Pond. Contact: John Frost Landline phone number: 01794 519203. [...]