The 2008 season is under way!

Well, I find myself boatless for the first time in 5 years. Difficult to feel there is not the chance to pop out or sit on her but there are a couple of things happening for me now that mean it was a decision I had to make. Having offered to stand down as Chair and being persuaded to carry on by the Committee I was pleased to have such overwhelming support from those at the AGM. I am confident that I will be able to fulfil my role this year as before because little of it was contingent on being at the Marina.

I am looking forward to another successful year for the Association with events and (weather permitting) cruises. I do hope to be at the Marina quite a bit and continue to meet our many members at the various events.

The response to the request for comment about bridge timings has been very good and I hope that this will show the Bridges Operating Board that we are a useful consultee in the lead up to the new bridge. Please do keep in touch with me about issues you have about this or anything else.

With my very best wishes for a safe and successful season.

Jonathan Saunders
Chair
Cobbs Quay Bertholders Association 2008

Summer Solstice Party Dates Announced

Keep the evening of the 21st June free in your diary as it's the evening of the Summer Solstice party. Click here for all the details of this year's event.

Response to Additional Bridge Lift Question

Thanks to everyone who responded to the Bridge Lift questionnaire, the responses have now been forwarded to Jon Eads/BOB for consideration.  I hope that they will look closely at the suggestions made by those who are most affected and we may see some helpful additional lift times added to the schedule.

Red Diesel - Make your views heard

With the current focus on rising fuel prices, we mustn't forget that marine
diesel will be rising sharply later on this year.

Although many people lobbied against the EU changes before any decisions
were made signing up to the survey below may still add some weight to the
campaign for fairer duty.

Click Here to sign up now, and have your voice heard

Updated 13th May