At the committee meeting on Monday 6th June we put together a decision on the stance that we think the BHA should take following the departure of Edinburgh Leisure in 2014. In essence we would like to see the continuance of the marina and so we favour a joint effort with whomsoever will get together with us to offer a “community” effort to generate new management . We are sure that you will agree with that decision. Should you have any comment upon that please email us.
The following day several BHA members were at the PEYC meeting. Following an introduction by Terry Kirchin, Commodore PEYC, presentations were made by four speakers: Keith Giblett, Chair of S.Queensferry Community Council; Martin Latimer who managed the startup of marinas; me talking about Blyth and the Royal Nurthumberland Yacht Club's efforts; and finally Norman Hill, Client Manager of First Ports.
These gave some ideas of the potential of the marina, which we all endorse, and the availability of funds and the ways that can be used to startup the management of the marina.
Initially PEYC are to put together a project team. It is to be composed of a number of volunteers of whom two will be Brian Smellie and me. As things progress we will keep you apprised. In addition I will pass on the formal notes that will interest you.
What is clear is that the effort will be very much a joint one and communication will be important. I will be more frequent with Blogs on this in addition to normal BHA matters.
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