Thames Scout Cruising Club

Guided tour of CLANDON PARK Restoration
2023-09-02 | Clandon Park, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RQ, United Kingdom
Dear All
On Saturday 2nd September we have in the calendar a guided tour of the Clandon Park restoration that is currently underway following the serious fire that damaged large parts of the building.
The National Trust has now confirmed that these tours will take place this autumn on Saturdays and Sundays only.
Unfortunately, they are only offering one tour per day starting at 11.00am and lasting around 45 minutes.
The maximum number on each tour is ten participants. Clearly this precludes the organisation of a guided tour for a larger group.
In these circumstances, we are suggesting that those interested should book directly with the National Trust on a first come basis.
This can be done via the following link: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/clandon-park
The tour and entry to Clandon Park is free to National Trust members and £8.00 per person to non-members.
After the guided tour you may like to picnic in the grounds, something which is encouraged by the National Trust.
The only facilities currently on site are toilets.
If you do book for the tour on 2nd September please let us know and we will confirm which other members have also booked. You will then be able to coordinate any picnic arrangements.
If you cannot get onto the Saturday tour we suggest booking for the Sunday tour.
Clearly this is not as we had hoped or planned but hopefully this proposed arrangement will allow those who are interested to take the tour – and hopefully to enjoy a convivial picnic afterwards.
With best regards
Mark

Norfolk Broads Autumn Cruise 2023
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-19 | Herbert Woods, Bridge Road, Potter Heigham, Norfolk, NR29 5JF, United Kingdom
Norfolk Broads 2023 Flyer: Norfolk Broads Autumn Cruise 2023

TSCC 2023 Autumn Getaway to CARDIFF
2023-10-24 - 2023-10-26 | Coal Exchange Hotel, The Exchange Building, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FQ, United Kingdom
View Flyer: TSCC Autumn Getaway to Cardiff
Dear All

Please find attached details of the TSCC 2023 Autumn Getaway to Cardiff.

We do hope you will be joining us for what promises to be a fantastic three day break.

We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible so that we can finalise arrangements.

With many thanks and best regards

Mark and Jackie

TSCC ANNUAL DINNER
2023-11-07 | The Drift Golf Club, The Drift, Forrest Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5HD
FLYER: TSCC Annual Dinner – 7th November 2023

Festive Tea Party
2023-12-10 15:00 (Europe/London) | Hinchley Wood Scout HQ, Lynwood Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0DN, United Kingdom
View Flyer: TSCC Festive Tea Party

TSCC AGM
2024-01-07 15:00 | Ajax Water Activities Centre, Cholmley Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0XB
TSCC AGM Agenda 2024
TSCC 2024 Programme of Events Rev 1.0
Dear All
This notice is to advise you that the TSCC AGM will take place on Sunday 7th January 2024 at Ajax Water Activities Centre, Ditton Reach, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0XB, with arrival at 2.45pm for a 3.00pm start.
Please find attached:

AGM Agenda
2024 Programme of Events
Directions to the Ajax Sea Scouts Water Activities Centre
Minutes of the 2023 AGM approved by the Committee and attached for reference
Committee Nominations and AGM Motions Form

The Statement of Financial Activities for 2023, as signed off by our Independent Examiner, will be forwarded to you as soon as this is ready.
We do hope you will join us for our AGM when, as usual, there will also be the opportunity to chat and catch up with other members over a cup of tea or coffee and some light refreshments.
As ever, we will be relying on all members to bring along a contribution to the nibbles. Committee members will bring sandwiches and other members are requested to bring cakes and / or savouries. All contributions gratefully appreciated but if possible home-made would be fantastic. Tea and coffee will be supplied.
Your Committee looks forward to seeing you on Sunday 7th January
With best Wishes
Mark Marriott
TSCC Secretary

TSCC, WMC, BBC Skittles Match
2024-02-10 19:00 | Byfleet Boat Club, 4 Old Parvis Road, Byfleet, KT14 6LE, United Kingdom

ATYC Spring Ball
2024-02-24 18:30 | Richmond Hill Hotel, 144-150 Richmond Hill, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6RW, United Kingdom
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Fitting Out Lunch
2024-03-19 12:30 | A Casa, 221 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JR, United Kingdom
Fitting Out Lunch Flyer: TSCC Fitting Out Lunch – Tuesday 19th March 2024

NIGHT AT THE RACES
2024-04-14 17:00 | Hinchley Wood Scout HQ, Lynwood Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0DN, United Kingdom
VIEW FLYER: TSCC Race Night – Sunday 14th April 2024

TSCC 2024 WARNERS SPRING GETAWAY
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-06 | Studley Castle Country Hotel, Castle Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7AJ, United Kingdom
To see Flyer Click: TSCC 2024 Warners Spring Getaway

Guided Tour of Highgate Cemetery plus Lunch
2024-05-21 | Highgate Cemetery, Swain's Lane, London, N6 6PJ, United Kingdom
View Flyer: TSCC Tour of Highgate Cemetery – Tuesday 21st May

The Simon and Garfunkel Story
2024-06-11 | New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1QG, United Kingdom
VIEW FLYER: TSCC Simon and Garfunkel Theatre Visit

Thames Cruise
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-20 | Surrey
More information to follow

Summer Pork Roast at Little Compton
2024-07-07 12:30 | Little Compton, Fairmile Park Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2PG, United Kingdom
View Flyer: TSCC Pork Roast – Sunday 7th July

ATYC Rally at West India Dock
2024-08-24 - 2024-08-26 | Surrey

Visit to the State Apartments of the Speaker's House
2024-09-24 | Palace of Westminster, Cromwell Green, London, SW1A 2LW, United Kingdom
View Flyer: TSCC Guided Tour of the Speaker’s House

Autumn Getaway to Salisbury
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-30 | Surrey
View Flyer: TSCC Salisbury Autumn Getaway

ANNUAL "DINNER" at the Drift Golf Club
2024-11-20 13:00 - 16:30 | The Drift Golf Club, The Drift, Forrest Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5HD
View Flyer: TSCC Annual ‘Dinner’ – 20th November 2024
Dear All,
Please find attached details of the TSCC Annual Dinner, again this year to be held at the Drift Golf Club in East Horsley.
This is the flagship event in our annual calendar when we come together to celebrate the current year and look forward to the next.
We very much hope you will be able to join us.
This year the ‘Dinner’ will be a lunchtime event. There are three reasons for this. Firstly, to get there you will not have a battle with the evening rush hour. Secondly your journey home will not involve a drive in the dark. And thirdly, from the vantage point of our dining room, we will enjoy a wonderful view over the golf course.
During the event we will be holding our Annual Raffle, the most important fundraiser for our charitable activities.
As ever, may we ask everyone to bring along a suitable raffle prize?
Also, the Annual Dinner is when you choose the winner of the Ray Andrews Photographic Competition. A reminder that this year the theme is simply “Red”. This provides immense scope for imaginative interpretation. So now is the time to scroll back through your photos to find the one that will most impress your fellow judges! Details of how to submit your entry will follow in due course.
Again, we really do hope you will be joining us to catch up with old friends and to celebrate another active and successful year for the Club.
We look forward to hearing from you and to the pleasure of your company.
Many thanks and best regards
Mark

A Seasonal Quiz and Supper
2024-12-01 14:00 | Hinchley Wood Scout HQ, Lynwood Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0DN, United Kingdom
View Flyer: TSCC Seasonal Quiz and Supper – Sunday 1st December
Dear All
We do hope to have the pleasure of your company for a festive finale to the year on Sunday 1st December.
Full details are attached.
Again, we very much hope you will be joining us and look forward to your confirmation.
With very best regards
Mark

Carol Service at Guildford Cathedral
2024-12-11 19:30 | Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7UP
View Flyer: TSCC Carol Concert Flyer
View parking: Cathedral Overflow Parking

A Cosy Pub Lunch
2025-01-14 12:00 - 15:00 | The Three Horseshoes, 25 Shepperton Road, Laleham, TW18 1SE
View Flyer: PUB LUNCH 14-01-25
Please find attached details of a pub lunch on Tuesday 14th January. We do hope you will join us for this informal new year get together.

AGM at Ajax Water Activities Centre
2025-02-08 11:30 - 15:00 | Ajax Water Activities Centre, Cholmley Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0XB
View: TSCC 2025 Committee Nominations and AGM Motions TSCC AGM Agenda 2025
Dear All
This notice is to advise you that the TSCC AGM will take place on Saturday 8th February 2025 at the Ajax Water Activities Centre, Ditton Reach, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0XB, with arrival at 11.30am for an 11.45am start.
Please find attached:

AGM Agenda
2025 Programme of Events
Directions to the Ajax Sea Scouts Water Activities Centre
Minutes of the 2024 AGM approved by the Committee and attached for reference
Committee Nominations and AGM Motions Form

The Statement of Financial Activities for the 12 months ending on 31st December 2024 will be circulated as soon as this has been prepared.
IMPORTANT – Please note that Surrey Scouts has recently been subject to a full external audit. The TSCC is constituted as a unit within Surrey Scouts. One of the requirements coming out of this audit is that the financial year of all units within Surrey Scouts must be harmonised. As a consequence, our financial year-end must be moved to 31st March. In order to achieve this alignment, our current financial year will be extended to 31st March 2025. At our AGM on 8th February we will report on the twelve month period ending 31st December. Subsequent to 31st March we will circulate a Statement of Financial Activities for the full 15 months ending on that date.
We do hope you will join us for our AGM when, as usual, there will also be the opportunity to chat and catch up with other members over a cup of tea or coffee and some light refreshments.
As ever, we will be relying on all members to bring along a contribution to the nibbles. Committee members will bring sandwiches and other members are requested to bring cakes and / or savouries. All contributions gratefully appreciated but if possible home-made would be fantastic. Tea and coffee will be supplied.
Your Committee looks forward to seeing you on Saturday 8th February.
Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas and a happy, healthy 2025.
Mark Marriott
TSCC Secretary

TSCC, WMC, BBC Skittles Match
2025-02-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Weybridge Mariners Club, Shepperton Lock Island, Ferry Lane,, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9LW, United Kingdom
View Flyer: BBC TSCC and WMC Annual Skittles Match
Dear All
Please find attached details of the annual Byfleet Boat Club, Weybridge Mariners and TSCC skittles evening to be held this year at Weybridge Mariners.
We do hope you will be attending and playing for the Club.
I am sure it will be the usual first-class food for which the Weybridge Mariners are renowned!
If you are interested to attend please confirm with George asap so that we put the necessary team together.
Best regards
Mark

ATYC Spring Ball
2025-02-22 18:00 - 23:30 | Richmond Hill Hotel, 144-150 Richmond Hill, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6RW, United Kingdom
ATYC Spring Ball
Saturday 22nd February 2025
18:00hrs – 00:00hrs
VENUE: Richmond Hill Hotel, 144-150 Richmond Hill, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6RW
TIME: Arrive from 18:00hrs onwards for a 18:30hrs start
Kick start your 2024 Boating Season with the ATYC Spring Ball. Get together with your fellow Thames boaters, meet up with old friends and make new ones at this great annual social event.
Enjoy some fabulous food, an after dinner speaker and then boogie until the early hours to the live band or perhaps a drink and a good natter if you’ve forgotten all your dance moves.
Your £70.00 ticket price includes:

A welcome drink on arrival
A three set course menu (starter / main / dessert, Guests with special dietary requirements catered for)
After Dinner Talk (speaker to be confirmed soon)
Tea & Coffee
Music from the live band

For early birds booking their room early there is a special discounted room rate. Rooms are charged including bed & breakfast and booked directly with the hotel (Mon-Fri) on 020 8940 2247 to receive the preferential rate.
( Quote ASSO220225 when making your booking.)
Tickets will be on sale soon – check the website for details

Visit to Kensington Palace plus optional lunch
2025-03-19 | Kensington Palace, Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4PX
View Flyer: TSCC Kensington Palace Visit
Dear All
Please find attached details of a planned TSCC tour of Kensington Palace plus an optional bite at nearby eatery as yet to be confirmed.
If you are interested to join us for this tour / the optional bite to eat, please let me have your confirmation and make the necessary payment in the normal way.
With best regards
Mark

Fitting Out Lunch
2025-04-14 12:00 - 15:30 | Beijing Restaurant, 13-17 Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2AL, United Kingdom
VIEW FLYER: TSCC Fitting Out Lunch 14th April 2025
Dear All,
Please find attached a flyer for our Fitting Out Lunch to be held at the Beijing Restaurant in Addlestone.
We hope you will be joining us for this start of season celebratory get-together.
Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs.
For those travelling a distance the good news is that Addlestone is just five minutes from junction 11 on the M25.
Again, we do hope you will be joining us and look forward to your confirmation.
With best regards
Mark

TSCC Spring Cruise to Historic Hamburg
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-16 | Surrey
View Flyer: TSCC 2025 Historic Hamburg Cruise
Please attached details of a four night cruise next May on the Queen Mary 2, Cunard’s Flagship liner.

We very much hope you might like to join us and we look forward to hearing from you.

With best regards

Mark and Jackie

CHICAGO preceeded by lunch at Wetherspoons
2025-06-12 12:00 - 17:30 | New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1QG, United Kingdom
View Flyer: TSCC Theatre Trip – 12th June 2025
Dear All

We do hope you will join us for a spectacular afternoon of musical theatre, preceded by an optional bite to eat.

Full details are attached.

If you are interested to attend, we need your confirmation and payment as soon as possible.

With best regards

Mark

Thames Cruise
2025-06-15 - 2025-06-20 | Catherine Wheel Hotel, 7-15 Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AR, United Kingdom
Dear All

Please do not ignore this email just because you have no boat!

This year’s TSCC Thames Cruise will be a little different – and with something for everyone.

Here’s the plan:

Sunday 15h June – The cruise will start at Windsor.
To kick-off the festivities there will be a group Sunday lunch at the Boatman, a riverside gastropub in Windsor. All members are invited to join us for a relaxed and convivial get-together. Cost for Sunday roast £21.50pp including service. For non-boaters, the station car park is right next to the Boatman and, if this is full, there are two further, less popular, parking areas just the other side of the station.

Monday 16th June
On the Monday we will cruise to the ‘Town Moorings’ in Cookham. In the late afternoon we will have a group barbeque on the large and pleasant grassy area beside the river. If you are a non-boater, you can get your car very close to the moorings to drop off your passengers, picnic chairs etc. Access is via Berries Road, which is off the High Street next to the Crown Inn. There is ample free parking on the High Street.
All members are invited to join us. Cost £10.50pp.

Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th June
On the Wednesday and Thursday nights we will be mooring near to the Rowing Museum in Henley on Thames.

For non-boaters, overnight accommodation is available at the Catherine Wheel Hotel in Henley. On the Wednesday night, rooms cost just over £100 for two persons but availability is limited!

Why not come and join us for the Wednesday evening and the Thursday? Everyone is invited.

Here’s the plan:

Wednesday evening – We will meet for an evening meal at Pokhara Delight, a highly rated Nepalese restaurant. Cost for shared starters, main course with rice, and nan: £22.50pp including service.
Thursday morning – Our annual fun and games will take place late morning on the meadows by the boats. We will provide a light lunch with sandwiches, cake, cream scones, tea / coffee. Cost £7.50pp.
Thursday afternoon – Non-boaters can explore Henley, chill out by the river, take a river cruise with Hobbs of Henley – or even hire a dayboat by the hour!
Thursday evening – We will meet for our finale group dinner at Al Forno, an excellent independent Italian restaurant. It will be an early evening event so those not staying overnight can get home at a reasonable time. If you are a non-boater and decide to stay the Thursday night, you are invited back to the boats for a finale nightcap. Cost for starter, pizza / pasta main, plus dessert: £33.00pp including service. (Meat / fish main course alternatives are available for a supplement).

We do hope you will join us for all or part of this annual flagship cruising event.

Whether you will be boating, or simply joining in the fun, it would be very helpful if you could give us an indication of your likely plans as soon as possible so that we in turn can plan accordingly.

And if you are a non-boater and would like to stay at the Catherine Wheel, we suggest you book a room without delay. Rooms can be cancelled without charge up to the day before arrival.

We look forward to hearing from you and to another fantastic week afloat.

With best regards

Mark
