UPDATE 10 July 2021
Dear All

Further to my previous email, a huge thank-you to all who have responded so swiftly.

With responses now received from almost all participants, I am able to report that without exception the preference is to defer the trip until the same week next year, so that is what we now will do.

Hopefully by that time Covid will have become something have learned to live with, and life will be a bit closer to the old normality that we so much took for granted.

With thanks again and best regards

Mark

UPDATE 31MAY2021
I think we have recently spoken to everyone who has booked up for the Canal du Midi Cruise.

Currently it looks like the conditions may not be right for the cruise to proceed as planned this September – and at present things are not moving in the right direction.

We intend to take the final decision in July before the balance payments for the flights and boats fall due.

If at that point France is not on the UK ‘green’ destination list or there are restrictions imposed by France, we plan to reschedule the trip for the same week in 2022 (Friday 23rd – Friday 30th September).

Le Boat’s prices are increasing significantly next year but the good news is that they have agreed to honour our 2021 prices if we need to reschedule.

If we do decide that we need to postpone we will be in touch with you at that time to discuss your options.

Needless to say we very much hope that, if we do need to postpone, you will be with us on the Canal du Midi in 2022.

We wanted to give you a heads-up so that if this decision does become necessary it will not come as a total surprise.

However, fingers crossed that between now and July the ‘Indian variant’ is brought under control, France removes its restrictions, and the UK government moves France to the green destination list!

It is starting to look a little less than certain but there are still a couple of months to go and everything is possible.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.

With best regards

Mark and Jackie
UPDATE 2 DEC 20: We need to inform you that, because of the difficulties the holiday industry has been going through this year, it has been necessary for Le Boat to reduce costs by streamlining its operations.

Unfortunately these measures will include the closure of the bases where we were due to start and finish!

Luckily there are other bases along this stretch of the canal and we will now be starting from Castelnaudary, a nearby base that we had also initially considered.

This is upstream of Carcassonne so it has the advantage that we will not now have to double back to visit this historic World Heritage Site which is a major highlight of the cruise.

Our final destination will now be Homps which is a charming village with an interesting waterfront and a number of attractions.

And finally, now that you will be making a further payment, it would be sensible to obtain your travel insurance if you do not have an annual policy. This will ensure that your payment is protected in case of cancellation, for example because of illness. Also, because we will no longer be in the European Union, travel insurance is essential to cover any medical eventuality during the trip.

UPDATE 4 MAY 2020: We expect this event to proceed as planned with air travel the only potential issue.

Please see the attached flyer for our 2021 Autumn Cruise in which you will see that Mark and Jackie have put together what promises to be an excellent and value for money week on the Canal du Midi.

At last, the dates for the most rescheduled event in the history of the TSCC are finally firmed up and we will definitely be departing for our Bath and Bristol Autumn etaway exactly one year after it was first supposed to happen!

An updated flyer with the new dates is attached.

Please take a look to remind yourself of the exciting itinerary with a great mix of organised activities plus free time to explore on your own – or simply chill out in the sumptuous surroundings of our superb hotel in the very heart of Bath.

We really hope that with normality largely restored and two jabs in your arm you will be raring to join us for a joyous reunion in the best tradition of our getaway events.

Please email jackie.m@tscc.org.uk as soon as possible to secure your place on the coach. A small deposit will be required by the end of June but the balance will not be payable until a month before departure. And even more good news – the price is unchanged from last year!

This superb Getaway event has been long in the planning and we can’t wait to get together for three days of fun packed adventure with all our wonderful TSCC friends from whom we have been so sadly separated for far too long.

We look forward to your confirmation email.

With very best regards

Mark and Jackie

Please see the attached flyer for the Annual Dinner and note that we need your confirmation and menu selections by Friday 22nd October please.

Why not bring friends and make up a table.

Please reply to jackie.m@tscc.org.uk

Best wishes,

George

See Flyer: Christmas with the TSCC

Dear Members,

In the light of the current situation with regard to the Omicron variant of Covid the committee have decided, with regret, that we should not hold a face to face meeting for the AGM and therefore the meeting will be conducted via Zoom, commencing at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday 16th January.

I hope that most of you will be able to join the Zoom AGM and the necessary link and instructions will be issued a few days prior to the date.

Kind regards and best wishes for 2022,

George

Dear All,

Please see the attached flyer for the 3 Way Skittles Match between Weybridge Mariners, Byfleet Boat Club and TSCC to be held on Saturday 5th February.

This event is being organised by WMC and will be held at their club house on Shepperton Lock Island.

A number of our members who are also members of WMC will no doubt be playing for WMC.

I hope that we can field a strong team and contribute to making this first event of 2022 a successful and enjoyable evening.

Please let me know by Sunday January 30th if you will be coming to this event and partaking of the exceptionably good value supper.

One more thing, would all those coming please take a lateral flow test on the morning of the event.

Best wishes,

George

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 like this change of format and that 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

We do hope you will join us for a visit to this unique privately-owned steam railway and museum situated in beautiful grounds and only accessible by invitation on a limited number of dates each year.

Please see attached flyer. You can find out more about Fawley by visiting https://www.fawleymuseum.org

Here are the details of the event:

Date: Sunday 24th April

Address:
Fawley Museum Society
Fawley Hill
Fawley
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 6JA

Transport: Make your own way there and to help the environment consider giving a lift to other members

Arrival: Suggest around 11.30am

Cost: There is no entry fee but it is suggested that visitors make a donation of £10.00. Please transfer your donation to the TSCC in the normal way, reference “Fawley”

Lunch: It is suggested that we all bring a picnic and meet up for lunch. Alternatively, there will be a pop-up café.

Confirmation: We are required to provide advance confirmation of exact numbers so please let me know if you will be joining us no later than Sunday 13th February.

We do hope you will be joining us for an interesting and unique day out.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks and best regards

Mark

Four nights from only £568 per person
Join us for a relaxing four-night cruise aboard the MV Britannia, P&O’s flagship liner, plus a full day’s tour of Keukenhof,
often considered the most beautiful garden in the world.
Here’s the itinerary:
 Day 1 – Cruise from Southampton to Rotterdam
 Day 2 – Full day excursion to Keukenhof Gardens and bulb fields
 Day 3 – Take the free shuttle bus and explore Rotterdam or sign up for a tour
 Day 4 – Leisurely cruise from Rotterdam to Southampton
 Day 5 – Arrive Southampton and disembark

Dear All

Please find attached details of the Weybridge Mariners Queen’s Jubilee celebration event which will take place on the evening of Saturday 4th June at the Mariners clubhouse in Shepperton.

This event is being organised by Heather Gaylard whose contact details are on the flyer.

If you would like to join the Mariners and other members of the TSCC for this evening of celebration please let Heather know as soon as possible.

With best regards

Mark