Hornet Weekly Dit Friday 4 September 2026
Published 11:13 on 5 Sep 2026
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Wednesday Night Racing A reminder that Wednesday Night Racing - Autumn Series starts this coming Wednesday 9th September. | ||
The John Lewis Partnership Sailing Club Regatta The John Lewis Partnership Sailing Club are delighted to invite you to join our 75th anniversary regatta on 3rd & 4th October. They be running the racing from the Island Sailing Club. This year the regatta is their last on-the-water 75th celebration. To join us please find attached the Notice of Race and entry form. The closing date for entries is Monday 21st September. Please find below the forms to complete and send back to them if you are interested. For details & enquiries, please email sailing.secretary@johnlewis.co.uk | ||
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Are you able to help? Between Monday 14th and Friday 18th September, we will be tidying up the clubhouse. We are looking for a team of volunteers to help us with some painting, light DIY and some general housekeeping. If you think you could spare a few hours please email Tania with your availability and we will put together a plan. Any help would be very much appreciated! | ||
Battle of Britain Dinner - Saturday 19th September - 7pm Last chance to book your place at the Club's annual Battle of Britain Dinner. The evening will feature a traditional dinner followed by a fascinating guest talk from Mike Bennett. Mikes talk will be based on a flight of Hurricanes from 249 Squadron, based at Boscombe Down. For those people who have already booked, you should now have started receiving your invoices. To book, please click here and complete the form. | ||
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Club Night Our next club night will be Friday 25th September. We will be trialling a new, restaurant experience with an exclusive menu showcasing John's culinary talent. Details and the menu can be found below. To book a table, please email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.ukwith your name, number of people and time of table preferred. No pre-order is required. We really hope to see you there! | ||
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New members brief Join us on Saturday 3rd October for the new members brief from Commodore, Paul Anderson. Find out about the history of the club, what's on and enjoy short tours. For anyone who isn't a new member but would enjoy a refresher, you are welcome to join us too. Refreshments will be provided - please us this link to book so we have an idea of numbers. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-members-welcome-brief-tickets-1999088591792?aff=oddtdtcreator | ||
Ladies Lunch - Saturday 3rd October Join us for a French themed Ladies Lunch on Saturday 3rd October from 12:30. Having lived in Champagne for ten years and worked on a family vineyard, our Bar & Functions Manager Rachel, will share with you some of her knowledge of Champagne whilst you enjoy a glass of bubbles. Paired with a delicious menu for the event, this is one for all the Hornet ladies to enjoy. To book, please email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk and include your choice of main course. We look forward to seeing you there! | ||
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Invoices Just a reminder that if you are signed up to Go-Cardless, your invoice will be directly debited on its due date. You do not need to make a manual BACS payment. | ||
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Lift Schedule For our most up to date lift schedules, please click the links below: | ||
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Further Dates for Diaries
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Last updated 11:15 on 5 September 2026