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Michaelmas 2011 Newsletter

Chris — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:29:47 +0000

Evening all,

We have a new edition of our newsletter, brilliantly put together by Tom Wilson who has now taken over from Robyn:

http://fombc.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/FoMBC-xmas-email-version2.pdf

Merry Christmas

Easter Term 2011 Newsletter

Chris — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:48:51 +0000

The Easter 2011 edition of the FoMBC newsletter is now available for your viewing pleasure:

http://fombc.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/FoMBC-Summer-2011-email.pdf

Once again, a big thank you to Robyn for putting it together

Richard Hamersley

Chris — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:56:40 +0000

It is with great sadness that we must report the death of Richard Hamersley, President of MBC since 1997. Richard worked tirelessly to keep MBC moving forwards and it is in no small part due to his efforts that the Club has enjoyed such success on the river in recent years. The insert below will appear in Friday’s Times and Daily Telegraph.

HAMERSLEY – Richard Hugh Meyler. Peacefully at home on 2nd May 2011, aged 66. Much loved by his family and wide circle of friends in Henley-on-Thames, in the RNVR, at The Haberdashers Company, Monmouth Schools, Magdalene College Cambridge, and CU Rowing circles. Funeral Service at 2:00pm 24th May, St Nicholas Church Remenham, by Henley-on-Thames, followed by private committal service at Reading Crematorium, Caversham. No flowers please but donations, if desired, to RSPCA or Magdalene Boat Club, c/o Tomalins, Funeral Directors, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AG 01491 573370.

Thanksgiving Service at 10:30 am 18th June in The Chapel, Magdalene College Cambridge. For capacity reasons, please would those wishing to attend kindly advise rodaj@me.com or inform 07836 695658.

Michaelmas 2010 Newsletter

Chris — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:01:25 +0000

The Michaelmas 2010 newsletter is now available for your enjoyment. Happy New Year from FoMBC!

http://fombc.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/FoMBC-Autumn-10-email-FINAL.pdf

Easter 2010 Newsletter

Chris — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:01:12 +0000

The Easter 2010 newsletter is now available, and it’s another corker! Thank you to everyone who contributed articles, photographs and reminiscences, and a special thank you to Robyn for putting it all together.

Also, please come and join us for a glass of Pimm’s and some spectacular racing at the Mays Marquee on Saturday 12th June. You’ll find details on page 7.

Chris

Reunion Dinner and Mays Marquee 2010

Chris — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:44:50 +0000

The Friends of Magdalene Boat Club

Reunion Dinner & Mays Marquee

The Stewards of Magdalene Boat Club warmly invite you and a guest to the

Annual Reunion Dinner of the Friends of Magdalene Boat Club

Friday 11^th June 2010

The Gallery of Cripps Court, Magdalene College

Pre-dinner drinks at 7pm; dining at 7:30pm

And also to watch the last day of the May Races in the company of other vocal MBC supporters

Saturday 12^th June 2010

Magdalene Marquee in Caius Meadow (access via Fen Ditton)

Racing starts 11am; last division at 5:45pm

Pimm’s and soft drinks available

Buffet lunch and tea kindly provided by The Master and Mrs Robinson

Punt crossing for members and their guests to the towpath side

RSVP by 31^st May to Chris Laws, 11 Freshborough Court, Lower Edgeborough Road, Guildford, GU1 2EU.

Cost for dinner is £49.50 per person; a cheque payable to Friends of Magdalene Boat Club should be sent with your reply. Please advise of any special dietary requirements.

Dress for dinner: black tie / Mays blazers

Reunion Dinner – 11th June

Chris — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:44:36 +0000

Just putting the final bits of the plan together for this year’s reunion dinner. We’ll be sending out invitations soon.

Michaelmas 2009 Newsletter

Chris — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:48:48 +0000

Hello everyone,

I realise we’ve been quiet for a while, but we’re back with a huge newsletter to bring you up to date with all that’s been happening in the world of Magdalene Boat Club.

If you’re a regular donor there should be a paper copy in the post: if it doesn’t arrive, please get in touch to make sure we have your correct postal address.

Happy New Year!

Chris.

(chris.laws@cantab.net)

MBC win Michell Cup!

Chris — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:28:49 +0000

I’ve just been informed that MBC have won the 2008/9 Michell Cup, ahead of First and Third!

From the CUCBC website:

“The Michell Cup, presented in 1923 in memory of Dr. R. W. Michell, be awarded by the CUCBC to the Boat Club giving the best performance on the river during the course of the academic year.”

A massive well done to all crews!

Last day of Mays

Chris — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:43:14 +0000

Thank you to all Friends who came to support MBC on the last day of racing. The turnout was fantastic, my Pimm’s mixing skills were stretched to their limit (sorry about the brief period in the afternoon when we ran dry – I collected extra supplies as quickly as I could!) and we were treated to some fabulous racing. Special mention must go to the 1st Men and 2nd Women who both won blades – congratulations!

The evening barbecue at the boathouse was also the lucky recipient of excellent weather, and it sounds like there’s quite some enthuisasm for a similar event in the future. The Bumps Supper is back in its regular Saturday slot next year, so unfortunately that rules out a direct repeat, but any suggestions for alternative dates or locations are more than welcome.

Have a great summer, and if you’re a graduating rower please join the Friends now before you forget. There’s a link to the membership form on our front page.