UPDATE 23 June 2020
Dear All,
Now that it seems most likely that restrictions on the use of the Thames will soon be relaxed we are re-scheduling our Thames cruise for Tuesday 4th August through Friday 7th August.
For those of you who have expressed an interest in joining us for the resurrected Thames cruise we are endeavouring to secure bookings for moorings as follows.
Tuesday 4th August ~ Boveney Lock where we hope to use the BBQ there for a centrally cooked feast.
Wednesday 5th August ~ Cookham Lock where we may cook our own evening meal or perhaps enjoy a take-away.
Thursday 6th & 7th August ~ Hurley Lock Island where we may socialize and cook our own evening mealsone evening and perhaps eat in the Rising Sun garden the other evening.
All socially distanced according to rules at the time, of course.
This week I have left messages with each of the three lock keepers asking them to pencil in these dates and I will follow up with them to ensure that we secure these mooring dates.
The following members have previously expressed an interest:
Mark and Jackie (Boat already hired)
Ray & Elaina (Patti)
Mike& Ann (Quiet Waters)
Andrew & Celia (Wisecrack)
David & Diana (Severa)
Harvey & Joy (Harvey’s Joy)
Les & Sally (Enterprise V)
George & Janet (MV Saluki).
I will keep you posted on the moorings situation and in the meantime would those listed above please confirm that they can make the 4th to 7th August and If any other boat owners or hirers would like to join us please also let me know.
UPDATE: 4 MAY 2020: This is very unlikely to proceed but we will have to see what relaxations have been announced by then. If it is possible to organise and there is sufficient interest, we will consider a scaled back event with few if any off-site activities but with lots of quality riverside relaxation in the company of friends with suitable social distancing! Alternatively, we will consider rescheduling in September when restrictions may be fewer and the weather equally pleasant. As the finale of the June event, many members had booked for a show plus dinner at The Mill at Sonning. This will almost certainly be cancelled but the owners of this privately run theatre have asked whether those with bookings would accept credits rather than refunds to help with cash flow. This must be an individual decision. If you have bought tickets for this event please email Jackie at jackie.m@tscc.org.uk to let her know your preference.
UPDATE 18 March 2020.
“Dear TSCC Member,
If you have expressed an interest in joining us on our Thames Cruise and/or the Sonning Mill evening this coming June, please read on:
Current government Coronavirus guidance includes the following sentence: Avoid gatherings with friends and family. Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media
Our Thames Cruise would clearly be just such a gathering.
In the circumstances we have decided to put on hold all planning for this event.
In the unlikely situation that things improve dramatically by the middle of June and government guidance changes we will be in touch again to see if you are interested to join us on what will then become a Celebration Cruise.
We will keep our fingers crossed but not with any great confidence.
Jackie will be contacting those who booked tickets for Sonning Mill with regard to refunds.
Meantime take care and do let us have any thoughts and feedback.”
Stay safe,
Sent on behalf of Mark Marriott