Dear Members,
HRSC would like to show our support for the Cadgwith Fishing Cove Trust and the community in their endeavour to purchase the iconic buildings within the cove.
‘This Fishing Life’ shown on BBC TV recently gave a great insight into the work of this community of fishermen and their families.
We will be running our popular Quiz Nights on the occasional Saturday night throughout Winter.
Come on down for a small-plate meal (click Read More to see the menu) and exercise those brain cells with friends afterwards! Look out for confirmation of the quizzes on the website, email and social channels.
Rodney Myers has been in touch with the club to advise us that Johnny Blunden died aged 99 on his 99th birthday in early February.
Johnny was a founder member of the club in 1948. Rodney Myers and his sister Jane will be attending his funeral on March 4th at 2pm at Urchfont village church.
Rodney has kindly sent us these memories and a photo of Johnny to share with you, the members of HRSC.
The club was formed by a small bunch of enthusiasts in 1948 when Culdrose Air Station opened. They were very helpful & used to race their whalers on the Helford. The group who got the club started were Mr Kirby, Johnny Blunden, Bets Williams (then Betty Danby) Mary Gardiner, Peter Danby & Robin Momber. Bets is the sole survivor now. She was 19 years old in 1948 & now lives in Constantine, having lost 2 husbands. The committee originally met in a room at Selangor, Bar Road, where Bets lived with John Edwards (they were married). They needed more space, so my parents invited them to come to Trewince for meetings & social occasions & they got very involved in the development of HRSC. Johnny was a pilot at Culdrose flying Venoms & other prop planes & jets such as the Sea Vixen. He became great chums with my parents who sailed & raced an old gaff cutter called Otter. There is a framed photo of Otter in the club.
Trewince Hotel became almost a second mess for the young officers & Saturday nights was food, drink, dancing & party time. Several unfit to return to base so the large sofas were often occupied until breakfast time!
As a youngster Blunden was a bit of a hero for being a pilot of a jet, plus he had a lovely old Riley with running boards (always breaking down) plus he was a good sailor & became a huge family friend. He was Godfather to my younger sister who was christened at Culdrose. So, a long association & I last met him a few months ago on our way up country for a pub lunch.
Best Wishes to you & the club.
Rodney
The Helford River Sailing Club’s tradition of hosting the hungry sailors of Falmouth Sailing Week is a well known and traditional event. It’s a great way to foster camaraderie among sailors, sharing super delicious cakes, sandwiches, and teas while rekindling friendships that have developed over the years of attending the races.
As always there will be tea, homemade sandwiches & cakes galore as well as fantastic food from the Cornish Food Hub plus amazing live music from ‘the Tiger Tales’ who will be playing from 5.30pm.
The Cornish Food Hub will be offering a wonderful BBQ all day!
Please let our Captain of Social, Diana Best, know on [email protected] or 07557342805 what you will be delivering to us on the day so we can make sure we have a diverse spread for all tastes. If you are able to volunteer on the day to help with plating up and clearing away please also talk to Diana.
The time has come to report to Members regarding the problems the Club has experienced this summer which have affected many of you.
Make sure you head down to the clubhouse for a Sunday Roast soon. They’re getting rave reviews! | Sundays 12-2pm
This week, Andre is preparing cauliflower, leek, and mustard cheese, and his gravy received rave reviews last week, so be sure to join us for a delicious meal. We’ll have topside of beef from Dales, pork, and incredibly flavourful turkey, as well as a walnut and cranberry nut roast. Additionally, we’ll serve Yorkshire puddings, thyme-roasted potatoes, balsamic red cabbage, a winter root vegetable puree, stuffing, red wine-infused gravy, heritage carrots, locally-sourced greens, and parsnips.
Enjoy wonderful views, drinks and great food this Sunday at HRSC
To reserve a table call the clubhouse on 01326 231606