The Bantham SLSC coaching team are looking forward to our first fun session on the beach on Sunday!

Welcome back all our Nippers and Youth - and a warm welcome to this years new Nippers - we hope you have a fantastic season on the beach and in the water!

Remember - Youth starts at 1pm and Nippers starts at 3pm sharp - make sure you are signed in, with your rash vest and well fitting, full length, wetsuit on ready to go!

Don't forget the big smile, lots of energy, and (hopefully) the sun cream! 

As lovely as our club house is, after the winter it is in need of a little TLC to be ready for the summer season.
​We are also planning to clear out the pill box to make more storage space.

Many hands make light work and all that, so come on down and will get it spruced up in no time!

Followed by BBQ come rain or shine, bring a dish to share! 

Sunday 25th March from 12pm. 

Bring gloves/mops/brooms/cloths and something for the BBQ 

Loic is planning on running the following SLSGB IRB courses from early May to early June:

IRB safety boat driver 
http://www.slsgb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Inshore-Rescue-Boat-Inshore-Safety-Boat-Driver-Award-Specification-2017.pdf

IRB safety boat crew
http://www.slsgb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Inshore-Rescue-Boat-Inshore-Safety-Boat-Crew-Award-Specification-2017.pdf

These are great courses for seniors to expand their skills (and have lots of fun!)
Interested candidates could contact Loic Doison through the club Facebook page.     
https://www.facebook.com/groups/149832327215/​

Course inscription closing date: 30th of April, exam 30th of June or 1st of July   
Cost: £30 course + £30 manual

With the recent gloomy weather summer may seem many months away, but the wheels are already in action to plan the voluntary Sunday patrols which the club provides over the summer.

Please get your application in ASAP so you can be allocated to Casualty Care courses and we can start planning a fantastic summer on the beach!

Remember all seniors and graduate lifeguards are encouraged and welcomed to sign up for this rewarding experience and opportunity to give back to the club. Follow the application links here and get your forms in!

Volunteer Lifeguard
https://jobs.rnli.org/vacancy/volunteer-lifeguard-kingsbridge-blackpool-sands-to-challaborough-338123.html
 
Volunteer Lifeguard Support 
https://jobs.rnli.org/vacancy/volunteer-lifeguard-support-kingsbridge-338666.html

Keep your diaries free for the planned RNLI Induction Dates which are as follows:

Wednesday 30th May:  
Swim testing @ Kingsbridge pool. 7pm

Saturday 2nd June: 
Casualty Care requal (for those who have done a course last year) 1 day course @ RNLI Kingsbridge support centre, Torr Quary.

Sat/Sun 16th and 17th June: 
Competencies, health and safety and all craft and vehicle requals  @ Bantham.

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​Bantham Surf Life Saving Club (Registered Charity Number 1036210)  

Notice of Annual General Meeting, Annual Awards and Club Social 2017

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Bantham Surf Life Saving Club will be held at the Thurlestone Village Hall, Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, Devon on Saturday 25th November 2017 at 5.30 pm 

Welcome drinks

​Agenda - start 6.15pm

1. To receive apologies for absence.

2. To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on the 29th January 2017.Click here to view

3. Matters arising from the last Annual General Meeting.

4. Officers Reports:

Chairman
Captain
Hon. Secretary 
Gear Steward
Coxswain  

5. Hon.Treasurer’s Report.

6. Election of Officers and Submissions Click here 

• Food - Chili or  Veg Chili - please let us know you are coming for numbers click here 
• End of Year Awards Ceremony
• Please Bring a bottle

All club members and there family are invited to the Annual AGM and awards

Also the club 100 Draw will take place - some still available - some great prizes 

Notice of AGM, agenda and election of officers will be sent out via email however will be also posted below 

Date -  Saturday 25th November 2018

Start time – 5.30 pm

Thurlestone Village Hall

5.45-6.15  Arrival drinks (please bring a bottle)

6.15-7.15 AGM

7.15-7.45 Food/ Snacks 

7.45 – 8.15 Club Awards

8.15-9.30 Social

Directions - Thurlestone Village Hall (http://www.thurlestoneparish.co.uk/welcome-to-the-parish-hall.html)

Minutes of AGM 29th January 2017

Election of Officers and Submissions 2017

Following in the footsteps of previous years Bantham Surf Life Saving Club Open Day is scheduled for Sunday 30th July 

Starting at 11am it will run through to 6pm #

There will be a BBQ, Raffle, Refreshments and also now the great 100 lucky squares.

Prizes include : £100 Tri Ocean Voucher, 2018 Bantham Pass, Dinner for 2 at the Sloop plus many more being added 

It would be great to have some volunteers for the event or more prizes 

If you can help out in any way please get in touch with Sue Durant sue.durant@hotmail.co.uk or 01548 560204

The Sir Francis Chichester Trust is once again offering FREE places on the 19 day Outward Bound 'Skills for Life Award' course  to young people who live in Devon (including Plymouth and Torbay) and who are aged 16-19 (at the time of the course, which will be July/August). The courses are held at the Outward Bound centres in the Lake District, Wales and Scotland.

The course is designed to help participants make an effective transition into sixth form, further education or work and is a chance to have a life-shaping adventure with people from all over the world, to know what they are truly capable of achieving and to stand out in a crowded market place. 

The aim of the Skills for Life Award course is that young people challenge themselves, demonstrate progress through 1:1 action planning focussed on personal development, work outside of their normal friendship group and leave with a breadth of experience that will enrich personal statements and set them aside from other young people.   The main benefits for the young people are seen in greatly improved self-confidence and team working abilities, together with raised aspirations.

The Trust looks for candidates that wouldn't normally have a chance to undertake anything of this nature and will be able to enjoy and benefit from the experience.  Please note that we cannot support any young people that at the time of their course are subject to a youth offending order and also that if a young person has been supported by the Trust previously they are unlikely to be funded for a further course.

The Sir Francis Chichester Trust will meet the full course fee (£1,949pp) for successful applicants and ask that they are responsible for their own transport to the Outward Bound centre of their choice.  However, if transport costs are prohibitive then we will look at additional support if possible. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 10th April with interviews for those shortlisted being held 27th and 28th April in Exeter and young people applying must be available on one or other of these dates. An application form can be downloaded from the Trust website http://chichestertrust.org/ and there a further details and a video clip about the course there as well. You can also download the Trust's Newsletter from the website and this has some feedback from young people who attended a course in 2016

I would be grateful if you would bring the opportunities that the Trust offers to the attention of young people with whom you are in contact, together with informing colleagues who might know of suitable candidates. It is a wonderful opportunity for young people who wouldn't normally have a chance to undertake anything of this nature and if you have any queries then please do get in touch.

​Many thanks.
Anthea Parkyn, Trust Administrator
Sir Francis Chichester Trust
PO Box 27
Whimple
EXETER
EX5 2WQ
 Email: info@chichestertrust.org.uk
Website: http://chichestertrust.org/

Just to get it in your diaries nice and early the AGM and location has just been set 

Notice of AGM – 2nd January 2017

Deadline for submission of Officers and Sub-missions – 8th January 2017  3PM

If you want to stand for any posts on the commitee please find a list here and a description of roles and responsiblities 

Click here - please email your name to richardgowers@hotmail.com

Notice to Members of AGM Agenda Officers and Sub-missions  – 15th January 2017 3PM

AGM date – 29th January 2017 4.30PM

Location- Thurlestone Hotel 

​Notice of AGM and all papers relating to AGM to follow shortly 

2015 AGM Minutes