Category: News and events

Good news – the BCYC will be re-opening on Friday 18th September and we very much look forward to welcoming you to the Club.

We have undertaken a thorough risk assessment, taking into account Welsh Government regulations and UK Hospitality Wales guidance, to provide as safe and welcoming an environment as possible.

There will be some changes to the “old familiar”

• Table service will be in place for food and drinks
• Members to pay by debit or credit card
• Room capacities have been set to meet social distancing requirements and protect your safety
• The rule of 6 will apply
• Hand sanitiser will be available at key locations
• Enhanced hygiene processes are in place
• Visitors will be required to provide contact details as part of our track and trace process
• Face masks are not required to be worn by visitors, although this is under investigation by Welsh Government
• Staff will be wearing face coverings or visors, for your safety and theirs.

Greg and Tina have produced an exciting bar menu for September, but, as ever, if there is something you would particularly like, please speak with them. At this time, 48 hours’ notice for food bookings is required.

We believe, given the layout of the Club, that we can provide one of the safest dining experiences in Mumbles. Whether you wish to dine in the main room or enjoy a private dining experience overlooking the Bay, we have the facilities.

For those who wish to use the Club just for drinks, these will be served in the large room downstairs – no need to book.

The Snooker room will also be open – the rule of 6, hygiene and social distancing measures to be observed.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Greg and Tina at the Club or email BCYChonsec@gmail.com

Latest Welsh Government requirements:

To tackle the spread of coronavirus, people in Wales must:

• always observe 2m social distancing
• wash your hands regularly
• cover your face in indoor public places
• if you meet another household, outside your extended household, stay outdoors. People must not socialise with people who are not in their household or extended household.
• work from home if you can

Below are some dates that you may wish to add to your diary. In addition the customary Christmas Gratuities notice will shortly be placed on the notice board for Members who wish to contribute to the Staff Christmas Fund.

This year, because we get overbooked, we propose having two Sunday Christmas lunches on December 1st and December 15th.

The snooker dinner and prize giving will be held on Wednesday December 18th

Saturday December 21st BCYC Christmas raffle and 100 club draw will take place. The Christmas raffle board is set up in the bar. Please see Greg or Tina to purchase tickets.

Tuesday December 31st New Year’s Eve Black Tie dinner

Sunday January 12th we be the first Sunday lunch of the year

Saturday January 25th burns night dinner

As always, please contact Greg or Tina for further information or to make a reservation

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, Edward Ramsden, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 81.

Edward (Eddie) was born May 20, 1938 in Pelaw, Tyne & Wear. Apart from a very brief stint working with his father on the railways, his career was dedicated to environmental health. He practiced in numerous roles throughout the country culminating in his position of Director of the Environment, Swansea which he retired from in the mid 1990’s. Additionally to this, he held a position at the Welsh Office and advised the UK government when required. For all the services he gave so readily to, he was awarded an MBE which he received at Buckingham Palace in 1996.

Eddie had many passions in life, not least of which was scootering in the 1950’s and 60’s with Jean, his fiancé and then wife. He also loved to walk the mountains of both the Lake District and the Brecon Beacons. His love of skiing took him to many parts of the world and allowed him to introduce numerous people to the sport by being a volunteer instructor at his local dry ski slope. The pleasure he took from photography, which he held from a young age, allowed him to record a lot of his life’s history as well as producing some beautiful shots which his family treasure. A long held ambition to play a musical instrument was fulfilled later in life when he learnt to play the ukulele and he had some great times with the ukulele clubs he and Jean joined. His passion for sailing, however, deserves a paragraph of its own.

Learning with South Shields Sea Scouts at a young age, Eddie sailed, and was involved in the administration of the sport, most of his life. From the early 1970’s he was heavily involved with the GP14 class association and he travelled the country competing in the class events. In 1976, coincidentally at a place he would move to just four years later, he was made President of the GP14 International Class Association. Later, he was to become a Trustee of the class, a position he held until his passing. In the 1960’s and 70’s he sailed at Greenlee Sailing Club in Northumberland. After moving to Wales, in the early 1980’s, he joined, and then became Commodore of, Mumbles Yacht Club where he established an RYA Training Centre during his tenure. Latterly he sailed at Llangorse Sailing Club where he relished the combination of inland racing and spectacular mountain views.

Nationally, he became Chairman of the Welsh Yachting Association in the early 1980’s from where his involvement with the Royal Yachting Association increased progressively, culminating in him becoming Chairman of the RYA followed by Chairman of the Paralympic Steering Committee. For these services and more, he was awarded an Honorary Life Membership Award by President of the RYA, HRH The Princess Royal. Eddie also took great pleasure in being able to see the very highest level of sailing by becoming an ISAF International Judge which took him to some superb international Olympic class events. All of this involvement resulted in him meeting hundreds of people and making many great friends.

Eddie leaves behind his wife Jean, his three children, Judith, John and Alistair, his four Grandchildren Jonathan, James, Flynn and Toby and his Great Grandson Isaac.

A funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 14^th 2019, at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please. If you would like to give a donation in lieu of flowers then the family would appreciate it if it could go to Macmillan Cancer Support or Marie Curie please, both of which were unbelievable in the assistance they gave the family. (Please leave any donations with Greg or Tina marked for the attention of Alyson Nicholson)

As Eddie’s wish was to have his ashes taken to Swansea, a Remembrance Service will be held in Mumbles, Swansea, with a date to be announced.