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Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:40:50 +0100

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MID-SEASON SPECIAL OFFER!!

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:00:08 +0100

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LET US TAKE CARE OF YOUR BOAT THIS SUMMER

SPECIAL MID-SEASON OFFER

we will:

collect your boat*
haul her out
pressure wash
remove staining
propeller scrub
clean and wax
rigging inspection and report
stern gear check
check seacocks
check anodes
re-launch
and
deliver*

all for only £8 per foot (inc. VAT)

CALL US NOW ON 01822 840474
or email: info@weir-quay.com

*collection and delivery limited to upper tidal stretches of the Tamar River

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Weir Quay to feature in BBC Spotlight special

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:30:49 +0100

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Weir Quay Boatyard will be appearing in a special feature on the BBC's Spotlight programme tonight at 6.30pm.

The Spotlight team came to film in and around the Boatyard a week ago for a special programme focusing on art inspired by the River Tamar and artists based around the Tamar Valley.

Weir Quay Boatyard has been strongly involved in the local arts scene for a number of years now. Every year we commission a local artist to take inspiration from the beautiful location around the Boatyard and create a painting which is then used to illustrate our Tide Tables.

The idea for this originally came from tavistock based artist Ian Heard, whose watercolour scene of the Boatyard was used to illustrate our first edition of art Tide Tables in 2007. This was followed in 2008 by Richard Allman, in 2009 by Rita Smith and this year by Robert Dudley.

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Plymouth Classic Boat Rally 2010

Wed, 05 May 2010 19:35:30 +0100

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Weir Quay Boatyard is proud to be one of the principal sponsors of this year's Plymouth Classic Boat Rally.

The event will be held at Sutton Harbour, which is in the heart of historic Plymouth and famed for having seen Drake, Hawkins and the Pilgrim Fathers all sail from there. Now in its 22nd year, events start on Friday 30th July, with the rally taking place between Saturday 1st and Tuesday 3rd August.

We can't wait!

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www.plymouthclassicboatrally.co.uk

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Glad Day the Choral Version - great success

Wed, 05 May 2010 19:36:50 +0100

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Tavistock's Big Noise schools choir, which was set up on the initiative of Weir Quay's Mike Hooton, performed to a packed St.Eustachius Church on May 24th. They were accompanying veteran jazz musician Mike Westbrook and his ensemble of talented and extremely exciting soloists in a performance of his highly acclaimed and complex work Glad Day, the Choral Version.

Big Noise was formed in November last year of local school children aged 8 to 18 (with one or two even younger!) Starting from scratch and many with no previous musical knowledge or experience, the students were led by innovative teacher and conductor Marion Wood and quickly gained the skills and confidence to perform this piece on the professional stage.

With audience members having travelled from as far away as the United States to see this rare performance, and in front of a distinguished crowd including local dignatories, politicians and a film crew, the Big Noise held their own on stage and successfully added to a spell-binding performance.

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Weir Quay Boatyard presents Mike Westbrook's GLAD DAY

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:44:25 +0000

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Weir Quay Boatyard is proud to be bringing Mike Westbrook's GLAD DAY, THE CHORAL VERSION - jazz settings of the poetry of William Blake, to Tavistock, where it will open this year's Music and Arts Festival on April 24th.

Mike Westbrook is the UK’s foremost band leader and jazz composer, his depth and variety of output has been compared to that of Duke Ellington. Leading a succession of big bands and ensembles since the 1960s, Mike has performed and broadcast in many countries, recorded more than 50 albums and featured in a number of programmes and retrospectives for the BBC. Mike went to school at Kelly College in Tavistock and is delighted to return to work with Big Noise and to this year’s festival.

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Visit us at London Internationl Boat Show!

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:01:53 +0000

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We will be exhibiting at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show at ExCel, Docklands. Come and meet staff from Weir Quay who will be there between Fri 8th - Sun 10th January 2010, or come and find more information until the show ends on 17th Jan.

You can find us on the Which Marina? stand - number N070. We look forward to meeting you there!

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New items for sale

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:39:06 +0100

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Walker Bay 8 plastic tender with oars and rowlocks. 9 years old but in very good order : £195

Mariner 3.3hp 2-stroke. 9 years old but serviced regularly and in excellent order: £175

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Lost Quays of the Tamar

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:39:07 +0100

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A unique record is being made of the social and industrial past of the River Tamar. The Weir Quay Boatyard has commissioned Lotte Attwood, a photographer who specialises in black and white photography, to produce a series of images entitled ‘The Lost Quays of the Tamar’. “We want to document the dramatic transformation that has occurred on this remarkable river over the last 150 years,” said Mike Hooton, proprietor of the Boatyard, “but we also want to show new ways of looking at the river and encourage more people to explore its secrets.”

Busy in recession and swan-song for a fine craftsmen

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:30:12 +0100

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Just 3 miles north of the Tamar Bridge on the Devon bank is a thriving traditional boatyard, experiencing its busiest season ever despite the general gloom of a national economic depression. Weir Quay Boatyard is situated in one of the most peaceful and beautiful locations anywhere in the region – a forgotten corner of Devon with a natural environment protected by every level of national and international designations.

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Flamingo Launch at Yard Helps School to Get Afloat

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:24:17 +0100

After a blessing by the local vicar, Rev Nick Law, the 30’ sailing yacht Flamingo was launched at high tide from Weir Quay, Bere Alston, last Wednesday in front of staff and students from Chelfham Senior School and the tradesmen who have re-furbished her over the winter at Weir Quay Boatyard.

The boat was bought by the school last October to provide outside learning opportunities, skills training and challenging experiences for its 120 students. Chelfham Senior School, near Bere Alston, is a residential special school for teenagers with complex learning difficulties. “We thought it was crazy to be based right by this beautiful River Tamar and not give our pupils the chance to enjoy it and learn from the experience” said Andy Young, the teacher in charge. “I believe that sailing will help our students with balance, co-ordination, self-esteem, confidence and teamwork, as well as learning about the water and being in the great outdoors.”

Andy Young found the boat in a neglected state on the Suffolk coast a year ago and approached Weir Quay Boatyard with a view to using its expertise to re-furbish her and operate the boat from the Yard’s moorings on the Tamar. With the support of the Yard and the School authorities in the bag, Andy arranged for the yacht to be transported to Weir Quay last October.

Weir Quay Boatyard Sponsors Schools Marine Challenge

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:28:04 +0000

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The Schools Marine Challenge is an exciting project that introduces students to the world of Marine Engineering, whilst giving a great context for the delivery of technology-based subjects. This highly successful project has been running since 2002 and currently operates in the South West and South East.

Schools Marine Challenge

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ITV Westcountry News

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:02:43 +0100

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3 Painters in a Boatshed... Watching the River Flow was featured on ITV Westcountry News on Wedsnesday 4th September.

Rita Smith, one of the featured artists of the exhibition, and Mike Hooton, joint owner of Weir Quay Boatyard were both interviewed and many of the works could be seen with some of the scenery that inspired the artists.

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Western Morning News - Saturday 30th August

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:57:16 +0100

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Boatyard is Focus for River Paintings
by Bill Simpson

On viewing a bustling boatyard employing several skilled men, it’s natural to appreciate the hard labour required for each completed commission, gently slipping into the water when complete. It is busy, noisy and open to the elements and, while cold during the winter months, has a freshness about it during the summer from the river water all the men appreciate.

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Recall Notice - Important Safety Warning

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:27:46 +0100

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Seago 150 and 175 Newton Lifejackets including Junior Lifejackets

Updated Safety Notice – Additional Information

We have become aware that some Seago 150 and 175 lifejackets including Junior lifejackets may have a defect which could result in serious injury.

This led to a number of lifejackets being recalled in May 2008

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