We are sorry to advise that the Plymouth Pantaenius Fireworks Rally has been cancelled this year due to poor support. 

It is hoped that this rally will be reinstated next year. 

In the meantime we have released all the berths reserved at Sutton Harbour Marina. If you are still interested on coming to Plymouth to view the fireworks then please contact Sutton Harbour Marina directly to reserve a berth:   

suttonharbourmarina@sutton-harbour.co.uk 

Starting four years ago the South West Branch are keen to build a tradition to hold a “Boat-less” rally in October each year, with Minehead having been chosen as our base for this year. Further details of the rally are now shown below, which includes all the information you will need to confirm your reservation and make the appropriate payments.

Accommodation 
This is at the previously notified Premier Inn, Minehead: Seaward Way, Minehead TA24 6DF . Tel: 0871-622-2313.
Double rooms are priced at £97:00 per night to include Dinner, Bed and Breakfast for all occupants. i.e. £48:50 per individual.
Car parking is charged at £4:00 per night to be paid individually and is not included in the Group Scheme for the rooms. 

Note: Only 18 rooms have been reserved at this rate, so first come first served. Payment must reach the Branch Funds by 30th August to hold your reservation. 

Friday 11th October
Gather in the bar for drinks at 19:00 followed by a group meal at 19:30 to be held in a separated area in the Brewers Fayre Restaurant adjacent to the Hotel. Any meal can be selected from the standard menu.

Saturday 12th October
Breakfast is served from 07:00 and includes the option of either Continental or full English. 
We have a group booking on the West Somerset Railway line to Bishops Lydeard leaving Minehead at 10:05, returning on the 16:20 train which arrives back at Minehead at 18:00.  The discounted group price for this excursion is £18:00 per person.

There is a Paying car park at the station, so it is suggested members club together to minimise the number of cars – However the station is 3/4 of a mile from the hotel for those fit enough to walk. 

We have reserved 30 places and as this is a Group booking we will all have to travel together BOTH ways on the single group ticket. 

Optional Activities in Bishops Lydeard 

• 12:00 Working water Mill to include a talk and visit plus coffee and biscuits – Extra Cost £7:00 per person.
• Lunch can be obtained at the Lethbridge Arms, 16th Century Inn with a historic “Fives” wall.
• Main “West Somerset Railway” museum.
• 15th Century Church
• Quantock Micro Brewery for a pint and explanation of the process of the brewers work. 

Evening Event
Meet in the Bar at 19:00 for pre-dinner drinks followed by the meal service which will start at 19:45. The meal will be followed by a talk by Mark Cornish – “Sailing and Navigating the Bristol Channel”

Sunday 13th October 
A visit to Dunster Castle, Water Mill and adjacent Village is planned this morning – this is a national Trust Property and opens at 11:00. Non National Trust Members will be charges £12.20 on entry and parking is available at £5 per day.  It is assumed that everyone will arrive here in their own car as this is the last event of the rally. 

The castle is a good example of how a Fortress became a family home; it also has an interesting vaulted reservoir and attractive gardens as well as extensive views of the Bristol Channel. The adjacent village is arguably the largest most intact medieval village in the country, with its Yarn market in the centre, but also includes remains of a Benedictine priory, a packhorse bridge and iron age remains.
It is hoped the NT will have sufficient staff at 11:15 on the day to provide a tour and talk on the attic bedrooms for the staff, including the rigorous rules they had to abide by. This will be followed by a similar visit with detailed introduction to the Victorian kitchens at 12:30, with each tour taking about 3/4 of an hour.

Please note there are some steep approaches to the castle entrance so if you wish to participate in the first tour you will need to arrive in plenty of time.

Payment Calculator

Please ensure Payment is made by 30th August 

Payment is to be made to Branch Funds at:

Moody Owners Association South West c/o Santander Bank
Sort Code:  09-01-29
Account:     10781083

Please advise Keith Bunker of your payment and include a copy of the above Payment Calculator sheet:
Email address to send your advice is:     

   keithvbunker@gmail.com

More will appear here as the rally programme is developed

The MOA SW AGM was held to coincide with the MOA National AGM, with separate meetings but common events and visits. Read the report of the AGM

A very successful first rally of the season with 14 boats in the fleet. Rally report on the event report pages or click here

The Fowey Rally report can be seen on the events report pages

Another successful rally exploring a new part of the River Fal and the Scillies. The report of this can be seen on the events report pages

This rally is being organised by the Solent Branch