August 17 UPTON MARINA NEWSLETTER... BERTH HOLDERS PARTY SATURDAY 16 th September 2017 FROM 7.30PM TIL LATE PARTY TIME in The Wheelhouse Bar. Supper and music are free to all berth-holders. The theme this year is VIKINGS So get your outfits ready!! Tickets are now available in the Marina Office for all berth-holders 2 tickets per boat WELCOME Welcome to all our new berth-holders this year. We hope you are all enjoying being at Upton Marina and have enjoyed the good weather, and a bit of rain!! We hope you have also enjoyed all the festivals locally and the entertainment which takes place every weekend in The Wheelhouse Bar & Restaurant. Also a big thank you to all our old berth-holders for your continued loyalty and support. We appreciate having you all here. WILDLIFE NEW STAFF MEMBER You may have already met Oliver Wylie a new member to the sales Office. If you would like to call in and have a chat to Olly please do. You may have noticed that our pair of swans had eight cygnets this year and due to the very attentive parenting, all have survived and are now quite big. The family will probably stay with us now until next Spring when the youngsters will be made to leave to make ready for another family. The Canadian Geese did not have any goslings this year, but we had plenty of ducklings which always look really cute!!
WARNING TO RIVER USERS Due to a gravel extraction site operating on Fish Meadow (upstream of Upton bridge) THERE IS COMMERCIAL BARGE TRAFFIC ON THE RIVER All vessels must proceed with caution when leaving the marina and give way to commercial traffic SOUND HORN ONE LONG BLAST AT MARINA ENTRANCE STOP AND LOOK BEFORE JOINING THE RIVER WEDDING NEWS Res- Nikki and Grant from the Wheelhouse Bar & taurant are getting married this month (August). We wish them all the very best for their future happiness together as husband and wife!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! SHOWER BLOCKS PARKING AT THE MARINA Just a reminder that only 2 cars are allowed to park at the Marina at any one time - per boat. No work vehicles or vans unless prior arrangement with the Marina Office. All vehicles must be taxed, insured and have a current MOT certificate (if required) - NOT SORN. During the next few months we are going to update some of the shower blocks so that they are much more inviting. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Please be patient!! SPEEDING ON SITE The speed limit on the Marina site is 5MPH. Some customers are driving far too fast on site. We have children, pets and wildlife wandering around and there could be a nasty accident. Don t let it be you that causes it. GRP/GELCOAT REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST GELCOAT REPAIRS Compound/Polish Stress Cracks. Collision Damage. Full exterior Refurb. 15% Discount If work booked before 30 th September 2017 Email: gelbrite@talktalk.net Tel: 07985 279455 www.gelbrite.com
MARINE PERFORMANCE Chandlery and Service Centre The Chandlery is open 10.00am till 4.00pm everyday (except Tuesdays) including Bank Holidays. We carry large stocks on site but any other items required can be ordered within approx. 2-3 days. We can compete with internet prices on most items and in addition to this if you have any queries or problems with your purchase it can be resolved easier than parts ordered over the internet. For all parts enquiries please speak to Lee for service or accounts enquires please speak to Naomi 01684 594540 or email: sales@marineperformance.co.uk ROADWORKS - ACCESS TO THE MARINA The A4104 access road to Upton Marina is to undergo a Highway Flood Adaption Scheme which will affect the access to and from the Marina. The works will start in October 2017 and be completed by April 2018. Below is a summary of the works to be undertaken:upton upon Severn Highway Flood Adaptation Scheme Scheme summary Raise 530 metres of the road Raise by up to 0.8 metres (2.5ft) Improve road drainage Increase number of culverts under the road Widen the road Partially re-align the road This scheme will resolve the flooding issues on the A4104 access road to the Marina (see photo of previous flooding) 01684 594287 uptonmarina@tingdene.net www.tingdene.net
DIARY DATES - 2017/2018 RECYCLING Sunshine Music Festival Berthholders Party Upton Marina - Viking theme Southampton Boat show RHS Autumn Garden Show 25th - 27th August 16th September 15th to 24th Sept 23rd - 24th Sept No electrical or bulky items are to be put in the skip or left by the recycling area. These items must be disposed of by yourselves at your own local re-cycling centre. CALENDAR GIRLS Racecourse Marina open weekend (Windsor) 30th Sept - 1 st Oct London Boat Show 10 th - 14th January 2018. HARRIS HOODS Whatever your requirement, simply give us a call and we will be pleased to offer you our professional knowledge and craftsmanship in designing, manufacturing and fitting a custom-made cover to suit your needs. Harris Hoods Upton Marina, Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0PB, : 07554 232 868 info@harrishoods.co.uk www.harrishoods.co.uk SEVERN EXPEDITIONS Do you fancy a personalised guided fishing trip without using your own boat? Severn Expeditions will take you out and show you the secret spots on the river and offer advice, hints and tips to help and improve your fishing skills. For more information please contact Severn Expeditions on 07894 862417 or 07894 268059 Or email: severnexpeditions@yahoo.com Don t forget to support the local charity : THE AIR AMBULANCE by purchasing 2018 calendar Upton Calendar Girls Available from the Marina Office - 5.00 each. FISHING Fishing in the marina can only be done from your MOORED boat. No cast fishing - drop fishing only and please be aware of the wildlife. ACCESS RAMPS Painting work has already started on the access ramps to the pontoons. Please be careful if you see staff working on any of the the ramps or if there are wet paint signs. WATERSIDE DOMESTIC SERVICES Boat valeting services: Full boat wash Quick boat wash off Inside valet Carpet shampoo Full canopy wash For prices please contact Lesley on: 07737121921 lesleyannmills@me.com
BOAT SALES As you may have noticed the boat sales has been really busy this year, so much so that the pontoon is nearly empty!!! If you are thinking of selling your boat, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss your needs. Please call in and have a chat with either Olly or Penny or call us on 01684 593111. NEW BOATS We are expanding their range of new boats more and more. We are now agents for: Broom Boats, Tingdene/Broom (narrowboats), DaVinci Yachts, Vikings, Glastron, Jetten, and Admiral. If you would like information on any of these boats please do not hesitate to contact us on 01684 593111. Our last boat show of the year is at Southampton from 15 th to 24 th September and on show will be the Broom 370, Broom 35, Viking 24, Viking 275, DeVinci 32 and a Jetten 45. There will also be a Marina stand with an extensive brokerage display. BOAT SHOW TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW TO ALL LOYALTY CARD HOLDERS Please contact the marina office THE WHEELHOUSE BAR & RESTAURANT The Wheelhouse Marina Bar and Restaurant is located on the front of the Marina complex. We have a spacious outdoor decking area with beautiful views to the Marina. Large car park available for customers. SUNSHINE FESTIVAL WEEKEND (AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY) playing on Saturday 26 th August - Steve Adjio Blues Giants at 9.30pm Playing on Sunday 27 th August - Mustard Band at 3.30pm We have live entertainment every weekend We are available for breakfast and have a wide selection of snacks, freshly made hot meals and sandwiches all day. Sunday Roast available from 12.30pm Steak menu available all day until 9pm Eat in or Takeaway Restaurant can be available for functions/meetings and parties
EMERGENCY DRILL Call the Fire & Rescue / Ambulance Service. Dial 999 Upton Marina, East Waterside, Upton Upon Severn, Worcs. WR8 0PB Contact Marina staff as soon as possible In case of fire also: Sound the Fire Alarm: (the fire alarms are located on the wall of the elsan / tap room and by the shower block doors at the far end of the carpark. There is another Fire Alarm system inside The Wheelhouse Marina Bar & Restaurant). Evacuate all pontoons and / or buildings. If your evacuation route from the pontoons is blocked, gather at the safest point on your pontoon and await rescue boat (Marina Workboat). Your assembly point is: Grass area outside The Wheelhouse Bar & Marina Restaurant Out of hours emergency contacts: Nigel Webster 07785 188009 / John Izod 07812 679593