Silver Medals at the Skiffie Worlds
Dunbar Coastal Rowing Club wins silver medals at the Skiffie World Championships in the 280+ category (means the total ages of the rowers is 280+ years eg: 70+ years old). Dunbar's 'senior rowers' were husband-and-wife pairings: George and Myra Johnstone, Alistair & Di Mackie, and cox Kenny Maule.
The Skiffie World Championships take place every 3 years with competing teams from Scotland, Ireland, France, USA, Canada, Holland, England, and Australia/Tasmania. This year the event was held in Stranraer, July 7--13th, in the beautiful, protected waters of Loch Ryan with 60 skiffs competing in many age- and gender-categories. There were 100 heats and races over 6 days. This year the special guest was HRH Princess Anne who presented several medals. The Worlds is a family-friendly event held over 8 days with children's fun, music, ceilidhs, local food and evening entertainment.
Skiff-racing is the only sport in the World where the competitors are expected to build their own equipment: boats and oars. The sport started in Scotland and continues to expand throughout the World with 250+ skiffs made by each clubs' members.
https://www.skiffieworlds2019.com/#
photos by Pamela Maule
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Cherrytrees Graduation in the Battery
From Cherrytrees: "Cherrytrees Nursery graduation has been happening for several years and we try to have a theme as afterwards we have a garden party. The theme this year was the Greatest Showman, previous years have been super heroes and Alice in Wonderland
We had 14 graduates this year but not all could attend because they had left for holidays. Graduation used to be in the parish church hall, but we thought the Battery was a perfect place to try having a graduation. Parents/carers and grandparents have really enjoyed coming to the Battery. We would love to continue this tradition, fingers crossed the sun will always shine on Graduation Day."
At Cherrytrees Dunbar we welcome children from 6 weeks to 12 years, offering 81 full- and part-time places. We are open from 7.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. from Monday to Friday."
Cherrytrees Dunbar have completed stage one of East Lothian Council’s Healthy Schools Award, walking to and from school with our children and growing our own vegetables. We also take our Pre School and Out of School Club children to swim each week at Dunbar Leisure Pool and regularly visit local amenities such as the John Muir Country Park. Such outings are precious opportunities for language and social development.
photo by Kenny Maule
Environmental Day, 3rd July
Keep Our Harbour Tidy Project: Yvonne Wemyss, the main organiser, says "We held our Environmental Open Day at Dunbar Harbour on 3rd July and what a dynamic day it was. The event was well-attended by visitors of all ages. Children and adults alike had glorious fun painting upcycled creels, decorating a fishing-net and contributing artwork for the Viridor mural.
The RSPB and Marine Conservation Scotland joined us with educational stalls full of fabulous information. A short film on the impact of litter and dog-waste on the environment and health, produced by local videographer Fraser Stewart, was shown in the Battery.
Graced with a super-sunny day, our visitors munched on pizza, Mexican delights and ice-cream, whilst listening to Declan Till playing relaxing tunes.
One 3-year-old said "I put all my rubbish in the bin. If it goes in the sea all the whales will eat it and die." Let’s all learn from this very smart little one
Many thanks from the Dunbar Harbour Trust to all who contributed, participated and attended."
photos by Kenny Maule
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Sea-Going Career?
Do you know a young person interested in going to sea and not currently in training or education? If so, this could be very useful. Please pass it on.
Sea-Going Career?
You need this qualification!
East Lothian Works and SOSSTA are running a 1 week Sea-going training course starting in October 2019! Covering 4 Accredited SQA Units at Level 2 & 1 Voluntary Unit, the course is an ideal opportunity to obtain the mandatory qualifications to allow you to work at sea, as well as providing an introduction to a range of careers in the Seagoing industries (Sea fishing, Boat hospitality, Engineering, Navy etc.)
- Course content: hp://www.seafish.org/training/seagoing-training/basic-safetytraining/mandatory-training
- Unit 1 Basic Stability 9.30-4pm
- Unit 2 Firefighting 9.30-4pm
- Unit 3 Sea Survival 9.30-4pm
- Unit 4 First Aid 9.30-4pm
- Unit 5 Health & Safety 9.30-4pm
- East Lothian venue - TBC
- Criteria: 16 - 21 and not in education, training or employment
- Resident in East Lothian
- Genuine interest in the sea-going industry as a career
- Committed to undertaking practical and classroom based learning
- To find out more, contact Connie McLaren @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Kathleen
- Renton @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 01620 827262
