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News for week beginning 8th January 2012



RED DEER CENTRE

Due to the recent bad weather the Red Deer Centre has suffered damage to the roof over the wood work room and therefore this room is not available to us at present. The club has arranged an alternative meeting place in the Red Deer which is the Art Room next door to the wood work room and will meet there on a TUESDAY EVENING until further notice.


Brian Orr

Sadly Brian passed away on Saturday 28th January. Brian's funeral will be held on Thursday 9th February at 11.45 in South Lanarkshire Crematorium.




What do Club members do on a Sunday morning when there is ice on the pond- solution build an air boat and get it stuck on the ice.











Summerlee 2012

This will be held on 15th and 16th September






Bring and Buy Sale

Thanks to all members who attended the Sale. A good evening and lots of bargains were had by all and we made some money for the club.


 

Christmas Meal


This was held in the Leeburn, Nearston, East Kilbride on FRIDAY 13th January 2012. and a good evening was enjoyed by all.



 



Club Fees


Club Fees for 2011/2012 are now due and should be paid by 30th NOVEMBER.

 

 

Proposed Club Outings/Events



March 2012 - Visit to Glasgow Museum Resource Centre to view arcive collection


May 2012 - Visit to Falkirk Wheel


June 2012 - Annual Regatta Strathaven Park date to be confirmed


August 2012 - Visit to a major model boat exhibition Haydock a possibility. Have a look at the web site at www.modelboatconvention.co.uk


 

Sunday Sailing at Strathaven
 

We are still sailing at Strathaven on a Sunday morning water still in the pond. It is proposed to meet on a Sunday during the winter months even if pond is empty.
Please indicate to a member of the committee if you would be interested.

 


For Sale








Flying Duck Clyde Tug

Fibreglass hull by Models by Design fitted with Model Marine 12v motor and lights complete with battery and servos. You require to supply your own speed controller transmitter and receiver.

Purchaser required to uplift---------------------------------£175

Telephone 01355 232670 and ask for Angus (East Kilbride)

 








 

 















 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


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