Poole, UK, Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September
This year the UK will host the weekend at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution College rnli.org/rnli-college in Poole on the English Channel, over the weekend of September 4-6th. This offers us a unique opportunity to share the incredible work undertaken by the RNLI with our S&S friends while enjoying Poole Harbour and the surrounding area. As if the attraction of the RNLI was not enough a number of other factors informed our decision.
1. The RNLI College is able to provide accommodation on-site which means we have lots of opportunity for ad-hoc running into each other for chats and drinks.
2. The College is a 10 minute walk from the marina where our boats will be moored, so it’s an easy wander down for any water-based activities or boat-based socialising.
3. Poole is an extremely convenient location for those travelling from abroad or from distant parts of the UK as it has excellent rail connections.
4. Poole has much to offer for hanging about and enjoying land-based activities should the weather let us down or you would prefer not to go for a sail - www.pooletourism.com
With regard to boats we are currently holding a number of places at Poole Quay Boat Haven - https://www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk. George Beevor will be our contact regarding allocation of moorings and our water-based activity (weather permitting). For the next step to book your berth see “What Next?” below.
Itinerary Overview
For your planning purposes here is an outline of the plans for the weekend.
Main Programme
1. Friday at RNLI College for drinks and barbecue.
2. Saturday optional water/boat based activity with picnic lunch followed by black-tie Gala Dinner
3. Sunday morning AGM meeting.
Optional activities - These may include:
4. Tour of RNLI College and/or Lifeboat Manufacturing Facilities.
5. Outing to Brownsea Island Nature Reserve (this would be either on Sunday afternoon after the AGM meeting or on Monday).
Cost
The base cost of the AGM will be £155 per person (excluding accommodation and mooring fees). Once the additional activity options have been finalised we will let you know the cost and you can decide which, if any, you would like to participate in. At that time details of how to pay will be sent out.
What next?
1. Please let us know if you plan to come by emailing: agm@sparkmanstephens.org
I know that some of you have already indicated interest with Kerry or Louise but please send an email to the address above to formalise your registration.
2. Please include your accommodation requirement for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Look out for more information coming your way on how to pay, detailed programme and more optional activities.
We are really looking forward to catching up with you or meeting you in person for the first time in Poole, in September.