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Title: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on January 16, 2012, 02:08:13 pm: Lifeboat FUN DAY - Stevenage on Sunday 29th July 2012

Stevenage MBC would like to invite as many Lifeboat owners to a FUN DAY here at sunny Stevenage on Sunday 29th July 2012.
We are going to set out a timed course to have a go at and maybe one or two boats and body's to recover from the water. ( body's meaning small plastic dolls)
Parking. You can off load your boats 10 meters from the water then park in the main carparks. Cafe on site, limited 240 mains if you need to recharge (4 sockets)
All moneys made on the day will go to the RNLI so a small charge per boat will be applied ( £1 or £2 per boat)
The good news is Slowish IC lifeboats will be allowed on the day, Steam , Lifeboat stations may be set up as long as there is space on the jetty.
All I need know is for you would like to come along just post it here so i can get an idea of how many boats to expect.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: 6705russell on January 16, 2012, 04:11:08 pm: Sounds a good day Bill, count me in and I will bring the fleet down...

Cheers

Russ
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: doghouse on January 19, 2012, 04:10:36 pm: great idea bill i be there with my 3 lifeboats four if speedline gets his rear end in gear and supply me with my missing parts. doghouse
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on January 19, 2012, 04:24:30 pm: Nice to see one or two seem like they want to join us for the day of LIFEBOAT FUN.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: nhp651 on January 19, 2012, 07:46:46 pm: I'd love to have come along, but will be on my annual hols up in Scotland with the family at that time..........sorreeee.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on January 19, 2012, 07:48:27 pm: Never mind ! Have a great holiday.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on January 19, 2012, 07:49:46 pm: Quote from: 6705russell on January 16, 2012, 04:11:08 pm
Sounds a good day Bill, count me in and I will bring the fleet down...

Cheers

Russ

Hi Russ
how many boats are in your fleet nowdays???
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: 6705russell on January 19, 2012, 07:53:42 pm: Hi Bil

Eight but working on three still....

Russ
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on January 19, 2012, 07:59:48 pm: Quote from: 6705russell on January 19, 2012, 07:53:42 pm
Hi Bil

Eight but working on three still....

Russ

We will be happy to see them here. Been doing a bit of invite sending today via clubs web site contacts . so far Portsmoth have replied. It would be nice to as many Lifeboats here as we can. Seems like we have 9 here at Stevenage club.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: 17-21 on January 20, 2012, 10:28:19 pm: Hi Bill,

will put the word around the Model Lifeboat enthusiasts society and I am sure we can get there to support you.

Phil.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on January 20, 2012, 10:32:31 pm: Quote from: 17-21 on January 20, 2012, 10:28:19 pm
Hi Bill,

will put the word around the Model Lifeboat enthusiasts society and I am sure we can get there to support you.

Phil.

Hi Phil
Cheers for that. I did email Adrian C and spoke to his wife on the phone last Friday. I would be great if some of the MLBE could make it. :-))
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on February 09, 2012, 08:27:25 am: We have had a good reponce to or Lifeboat fun day here at Stevenage but more Lifeboats are always welcome.

I have now got 2 dolls and all i have to do is work out how to get them to float feet down so them nice chaps in there Lifeboats can come to there aid. :D

We are going to set out a timed course so we can check out who has got the fastest boat on the day. There will only be 1 boat at a time on the course so there will not be any bumping into each other.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: scoop on February 09, 2012, 08:34:01 am: Quote from: Bill D203 on February 09, 2012, 08:27:25 am
We have had a good reponce to or Lifeboat fun day here at Stevenage but more Lifeboats are always welcome.

I have now got 2 dolls and all i have to do is work out how to get them to float feet down so them nice chaps in there Lifeboats can come to there aid. :D

We are going to set out a timed course so we can check out who has got the fastest boat on the day. There will only be 1 boat at a time on the course so there will not be any bumping into each other.
Hi Bill,
I assume the IC version will be making an appearance :-))
Hope you have a good turn out and all goes well, can't make it myself, working that weekend :((

Cheers
Scoop
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Youngat65 on February 09, 2012, 08:42:29 am: Just seen this thread Bill will try and get down there all things being as they should be
Cheers
Bob
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on February 09, 2012, 08:46:46 am: Quote from: scoop on February 09, 2012, 08:34:01 am
Hi Bill,
I assume the IC version will be making an appearance :-))
Hope you have a good turn out and all goes well, can't make it myself, working that weekend :((

Cheers
Scoop

Yes Slowish IC Lifeboats are very welcome.

Be great to see you Bob.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on February 27, 2012, 10:18:05 pm: Is there any more of you that would like to come along???
I have put an order in for the weather that day. :}
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Welsh Wizard on February 27, 2012, 10:43:14 pm: depends on the funds I might come down

Dave
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on April 24, 2012, 05:16:04 pm: Just a gentle reminder this day is still on and welcome Lifeboats and rescue type boats to come along and have some fun. If you think you might pop along a warm welcome awaits and i have ordered the sunshine for the day.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: SallyB on April 24, 2012, 09:40:16 pm: I think I managed to get this in the Kingsbury porthole for you Bill, I can post a reminder if you like?
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on May 29, 2012, 08:48:48 pm: I had a phone call from Adrian asking If this Fun day is on and what the arrangement where.
YES IT IS STILL VERY MUCH ON :-)) :-))
Know if you want more details have a look in the Model Boats mag "whats On" and the details are all there. If you need to find out some more about our Lifeboat Fun day then pm and I will be only to willing to do what I can to help :}
More details here After Mayhem weekend or why not talk to me at Wicky park.
All for now over & out
More Lifeboats and RAF crash tenders welcome.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on June 13, 2012, 06:16:08 pm: Not long to go till our Lifeboat Fun day.
Just to add a bit more to the day. Andy's aeroplane will be taking a swim and the task will be to get the plan back to the dock side.
Some Barbie dolls will need fishing out, my springer tug will devleopes engine troubles and will need saving {-)
A 5 min time trail
If you need any more details see Model Boats Mag last mouth
Come and have some fun :-))
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on June 29, 2012, 04:06:22 pm: If there is anyone Else out there who wants to take part in our Lifeboat FUN day then get in contact with me. I was hoping Lifeboat Paul ( no lifeboat Paul) was going to bring his Boathouse slipway set up , but he tells me he has sold it . So if there is anyone who has a boat house / slipway lunch setup they are more then welcome to bring it along for the day. Can you contact me if you have one?
There will be a small PA system on the day so if you want to play out your radio calls and breakdown enactments you again will be welcome.

So far we will have 2 ladies that will need recovering out of the water, a rubber dingy has set off and the crew have swum home but the boat needs recovering. An M shape courses will be set out and we will have to do as many laps as you can in 5 Min's. I have a bottle of bubble for the winner. If anyone Else wants to bring a bottle It could be given to the best boat on display. any offer will not be refused.

240v mains will be available to charge battery's . You can of load your boats 20 ft from the lake side, then park in the car parks. (freeparking all day) Its a £1.00 for the day and all the money goes to the RNLI.

We have fingers crossed the RNIL coming along with all there stuff to sell so bring some money with you.

There is a Cafe which opens at 9.30am (So dose the loes) you have been warned. They do a great breakfeat for around £6.00. It is all due to start at 10.00 am but you can set up from 9.00 am.

There is NO tables so if you want one bring it with you. gazebos are welcome but space is a bit limited so you may need to share as needed.

Our lifesize boat will be in the water to tow in any none working boat that get stuck.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on June 29, 2012, 05:06:13 pm: Correction to the above. £1.00 PER BOAT. Bring prof of insurance MPBA, BMPRS, OMRA .Club membership insurance.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Martin (Admin) on June 29, 2012, 05:57:56 pm: Lifeboat FUN DAY - Stevenage Sunday 29th July
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on June 29, 2012, 09:27:13 pm: Quote from: Martin - Admin on June 29, 2012, 05:57:56 pm
Lifeboat FUN DAY - Stevenage Sunday 29th July

Keep taking the pills Martin it's 29th JULY 2012.

I take it you will be poping in then???
Now if you do come down our lake this Sunday, Stevenage Lakes have there Fun day. i will be the judge after if it was fun or not. We have to let anyone who wants have a go at driving a RC boats (club 500) There not getting there hands on me lifeboat. :-)) This is not to be mixed up Martin with our LIFEBOAT FUN DAY 29th JULY :D
Have fun!
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on July 01, 2012, 05:44:21 pm: WAS IT FUN??????
Well lots of kids trying there luck with club 500 and my Fishing boat Oscar.
Ok so it was OK and just maybe one or two of the kids want home asking if there Dad could make a boat for them ?
The Man from the council was a happy bunny so we kept in there good books.
So i think a win win day :-))
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Klunk on July 01, 2012, 06:36:47 pm: Quote from: Younger at 70 on February 09, 2012, 08:42:29 am
Just seen this thread Bill will try and get down there all things being as they should be
Cheers
Bob

hope you might bring some home produce
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on July 02, 2012, 04:46:13 pm: Quote from: klunk on July 01, 2012, 06:36:47 pm
hope you might bring some home produce

Do you mean my slow gin. :}
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Youngat65 on July 02, 2012, 05:03:40 pm: Not 100% sure we will be there we are at presant negotiating swapping the car for a boat ,plus to get out of the bungalow we have to go on safari to find the front gate {-)
Cheers
Bob
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on July 02, 2012, 05:27:21 pm: Quote from: Younger at 70 on July 02, 2012, 05:03:40 pm
Not 100% sure we will be there we are at presant negotiating swapping the car for a boat ,plus to get out of the bungalow we have to go on safari to find the front gate {-)
Cheers
Bob

No probs Bob. Swapping car for a boat???? Is it a tad wet there {-)
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Klunk on July 02, 2012, 05:52:34 pm: Bill I've. Gone as farms actually getting a lifeboat . She needs a lot of work but should be on the water. So some sloe gin would go down a treat !
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Youngat65 on July 02, 2012, 07:01:48 pm: You could say that Bill had an inch of rain in just under an hour the other day
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on July 02, 2012, 07:08:13 pm: Quote from: Younger at 70 on July 02, 2012, 07:01:48 pm
You could say that Bill had an inch of rain in just under an hour the other day

Dam good stuff! Boating lake in the back garden :-)) Blow the weeds lets get on with the lake making.

Peter. Sorry mate the gin has all gone Ah!!!!!!!! hic.
Will have to wait now till late Aug till I get in the bushes to pick some more sloe's Them I have to get some gin in, which i will have to save up for.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on July 12, 2012, 08:52:18 am: Any more up for a lifeboat fun day?
There is no probs no matter how much it rains getting cars in to unload. It's Tarmac roads all the way to the lake side.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: A71 on July 12, 2012, 11:30:33 pm: I will be there Bill but as you know I don't have a life boat but as I'm a member of the club it would be nice to meet more people from here :-))
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on July 13, 2012, 09:26:51 am: Quote from: A71 on July 12, 2012, 11:30:33 pm
I will be there Bill but as you know I don't have a life boat but as I'm a member of the club it would be nice to meet more people from here :-))

I might let you have a run of my Arun Jon.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on July 22, 2012, 06:11:19 pm: Well I have sent out my order for the weather to be just like today for next Sunday :-))
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Andyn on July 24, 2012, 09:05:04 pm: Do I qualify for entry yet? ;)

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Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on July 24, 2012, 09:53:17 pm: Quote from: Unrecognisable Andy on July 24, 2012, 09:05:04 pm
Do I qualify for entry yet? ;)

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No whats the word I'm looking for?????? Oh yes NO

PS I had a phone call today to confrim if the day is still on YES YES YES.
We have not been affected by the rain and we are all good to go here.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on July 28, 2012, 08:55:34 am: WE ARE ALL GO FOR SUNDAY :-))
If you comming to the Fun Day bring a table for your boat if you need one. We don't have any here to let you all use.
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 28, 2012, 09:03:38 am: Lifeboat FUN DAY - Stevenage This Sunday 29th July
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Bill D203 on July 29, 2012, 03:46:03 pm: I would like to say what a good day we had today. A Big Thank you to all who traveled to make our 1st Lifeboat Fun day event a great day. Stevenage MBC members for all there help during the day. THANKS :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Andy has got lots of Photos which I hope he will post up here some of the best pics.
OK so what did we do ??? Two fair maidens was rescued from the water , To tins of Fosters where sent out and one was fully recovered so Jim could have his lunch time pint. A little rubber boat was pushed around and lost a few time up the Bank side. I ran my Honda Arun boat and we had a demo from our fast electric member. There was a very good selection of Lifeboats both on show and on the water. We had two steam boats on the water as well . So much time goes into making these boats and it is so good to see them on the water, Fantastic :-)) :-))

Would we do it again next year?? YES give me a week or two and we Will short out a date around the same time next year.

One other thing We made just over £120 which will be on it's way to the RNIL this week.

A lass called Charlotte picked out the raffle tickets for us. MR Dave Shaw won the wine gums and them handed them over to Charlotte for drawing the tickets. Thanks Dave. your a star :-))
Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
Post by: Andyn on July 29, 2012, 06:46:24 pm: Not to repeat Bill, but what a day, awesome turnout and an orange lake, Many thanks to all involved :-))

Was an awful day for taking pictures though, first too light then too dark. Here's what I've cut it down to...

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Title: Re: Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day
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