New Boathouse Project

The new Boathouse was made possible by a bequest left to the Club by Cyril Baker. In his memory and in recognition of

the assistance of his bequest and the many years of service he dedicated to the Club the new premises will be known as

 The Cyril Baker Boathouse.

Click below for a profile of Cyril Baker.

The Boathouse was designed by Jim Beaney who obtained Planning Permission and oversaw the construction phase of the building.  It is he who is credited with the motivation to get the project started but special mention has to be made with regard to our subcontractors, all who have been very good in helping the Club achieve its ambition. Thanks are due to Alan Herbert of RCM Associates who greatly assisted with technical advice and Building Control regulations. To Mike Butler of Allied Fabrications who joined the project at the last moment. Mike and his team were responsible for erecting the steel frame, the roof, fitting the windows and cladding the building.  Finally special thanks are due to Len Jeffery of Berryrange. His team were responsible for the groundwork, block and brick work, beam and block floors and continued assistance with the entrance ramps and balcony. Thanks are also due to Len for advice and his personal interest in helping bring the project to completion.

Brian Dees is overseeing the fitting out phase with help from members of the Club.  The Club is indebted to the effort made by Brian to complete the task and he has asked that special mention is made of the assistance given by brothers Ted and John Hills.

Finally, gratitude needs to be expressed to all the members who have contributed in some way to make the Boathouse possible and again special thanks are due to four members in particular who have made large financial contributions.

 The above picture shows how the Boathouse on Friday 20th July 2008