E-news - Horizons Plymouth

Charity No.1096256
HORIZONS’ Children’s Sailing Charity
Plymouth, Devon
www.horizonsplymouth.org
STAFF CHANGES
TRUSTEES NEWS
Enews- August 2016
TH
HORIZONS 25 TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATIONS
Jon Worster is set to retire at the end of this sailing
season.
Invites have gone out if you didn’t receive one
either by email or post call into the office for one.
Everyone at Horizons knows Jon. He has been part
of Horizons since the beginning; from the fitting
out of ‘Friendship’ to the expansion of the fleet we
have today. Jon has been there throughout and his
passion for what can be achieved through the work
of Horizons is clear to us all. We have benefited
greatly from his skills and experience. We will find
time to say a proper thank-you to Jon before he
retires on 31 October.
Please let be know as soon as possible if you are
coming to either the afternoon sailing or the
evening event or both with names of people
attending so we know numbers for food and
attendance.
Simon Mace is currently our Chief Sailing Instructor.
We are delighted to tell you that when Jon retires
Simon will be promoted to Operations Manager.
Simon has been an important part of Horizons for
several years and knows the organisation well. We
are confident that his sailing and management skills
will ensure continued success.
100 NUMBERS
This month we asked Jean Taylor
one of our volunteers to draw this
months 100 numbers.
Annette Molloy continues in her role as Business
Manager – supporting the water borne activities
and also raising vital funds and maintaining the
administrative side of this busy charity. As the
operational staff change, we will have the peace of
mind that Annette will be working to keep things
moving on an even keel.
We need to find the right person to fill the Chief
Instructor post which will be vacated by Simon. As
part of the personnel changes, we have reviewed
the Job Descriptions of our core staff and will be
looking for someone with not only the necessary
paper qualifications, but also the depth of
experience to match our particular operational
needs. Keeping our cadets, volunteers and staff safe
on the water is paramount and we will be looking
for the successful candidate to demonstrate their
ability to be able to do that, as well as being part of
the Horizons Management Team.
More information on these changes will be posted
here and in e-news as we move towards the end of
the season.
Keep sailing!
Rob Cooper
Jean Taylor
THE WINNING NUMBERS ARE:
49 - £25
60 - £15
04 - £10
Congratulations to this months winners. Its that
time of the year again when we will be asking you
to renew your 100 numbers subscription. If you
would like a go its £12 per year, per number the
draw takes place every month. Why not set up a
direct debit so that you don’t miss out every year.
Please call the office if you would like a number or
would like information regarding setting up a direct
debit 01752 605800.
On behalf of Horizons’ Trustees.
www.horizonsplymouth.org
Richmond Walk, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4LL
Tel: Plymouth (01752) 605800; email: horizons.plymouth@onetel.net
SUMMER RYA COURSE ROUND UP:
During the summer holidays we had a real mix of
weather but we still managed to complete our
training programme. We had over 40 young people
and 4 volunteers take part in the training which was
spread out over 4 weeks. We delivered a range of
courses from RYA Youth Stage 1 all the way up to
RYA Day Sailing.
It is great to see so many of our young people and
volunteers participating in the RYA training and
gaining qualifications. Congratulations to all who
took part.
Our thanks go out to all the people/organisations
who sponsored the training and to all those
volunteers who helped with the delivery of the
courses. Our volunteers gave up their time to help
instruct and to drive/crew safety boats which
allowed us greater flexibility in the way we delivered
the courses. In turn this meant the students could
get the most out of the courses.
NORTH PROSPECT COMMUNITY
LEARNING/KEYHAM GREEN SPACE
The North Prospect Community Learning &
Keyham Green Spaces joining us again this year on
Thursday 4th August for fun on the water everyone
had a great time.
AGFH/FREE SPIRIT
AGFA teamed up with Free Spirit for a day of fun on
the water for families from North Prospect. They
were originally due to spend Tuesday 2nd August
with us but the weather was bad so we rearranged
it for Friday 5th August. They sailed in our hawk 20's
and “Friendship of Plymouth”.
SUMMER MIX
The Summer Mix sessions have begun the first
session was held on Friday 5th August with others
being booked throughout August for young people
13 years and over.
FIREWORKS FOR DAME HANNAH ROGERS
TRUST.
On the first night of the Fireworks Championships
we took ‘Friendship’ out with a VIP crew from the
Dame Hannah Rogers Trust. Four young people in
wheelchairs along with their carers enjoyed the
spectacular display from an anchorage just south of
the Mount Batten breakwater.
‘Friendship’ was specially designed to enable groups
like this to enjoy being out on the water. It is great to
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Charity No.1096256
HORIZONS’ Children’s Sailing Charity
Plymouth, Devon
www.horizonsplymouth.org
Enews- August 2016
see her being used to bring pleasure to this special
group, along with the thousands of others watching
the fireworks in Plymouth.
We carried out a special risk assessment as it’s
unusual for us to take ‘Friendship’ out in the dark,
but our well-equipped vessel – and the expert
Horizons’ crew - brought everyone home safely after
a memorable trip.
EVENTS/FUND-RAISING
SHORT BREAKS
We will be providing taster sessions again this year
for Short Breaks.
We had a session booked for Friday 29th May but we
had to cancel due to bad weather we have
rescheduled this for Wednesday 24th August,
Thursday 25th August, Tuesday 30th and Wednesday
31st August. We are also providing session Tuesday
25th October
Booking Places – Places are limited so to ensure
every disabled child in Plymouth has an opportunity
to access an activity a booking system has been
developed. Contact the office on 01752 605800 or
email annette@horizonsplymouth.org for a booking form.
BOAT JUMBLE WANTED – HELP
HORIZONS STAY AFLOAT
The Boat Jumble is going well but we still need
items, if you have any boating items that you no
longer need and would like to donate or if you need
something for your boat come to Horizons 5
Richmond Walk, please contact the office 01752
605800. We can collect items if you are stuck.
LASER PICO FOR SALE:
Ideal for beginners. The boat has been used for club
sailing and training. It is being replaced under our
rolling replacement scheme. The boat is well used
and has had a small repair to the bulkhead, inside to
the right of the mast step.
The hull is a 2003 MK 2 with some general wear and
tear, main, jib, mast, boom, centre board, rudder, a
gunwale hung launch trolley and an old cover. Ready
to sail. Priced for quick sale.
Price reflects condition, perfect for child’s first boat.
Contact: 01752 605800
GRANTS AND DONATIONS
NATIONWIDE
We have received a grant from the Nationwide
Community grants scheme for General running
costs
ADAMS TRUST
We have received a grant from the Adams Trust for
General running costs
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Tel: Plymouth (01752) 605800; email: horizons.plymouth@onetel.net