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Speakers Talks
We are very lucky to enjoy a variety of talks from some interesting speakers.
If you didn't manage to make it to the event, below is a summary of the talk.
Mark Minter & Mersea Island Watersports - Why time spent on the water is good for everyone.
Mark Minter of Mersea Island Watersports (MIW) is one of the Island’s unsung and unassuming heros and we were pleased to host him talking about how time on the water can generate both mental and physical results for everyone – age and fitness no barrier! Mark puts the mental benefits down to the fact of being on tidal water requiring gentle focus — noticing wind, tide and balance — which creates a form of calm engagement that many people find deeply relaxing and restorative.
Uncovering the History of Old City Hall and Beach Club: A Fascinating talk by Andrew French and Lesley Board.
Mersea City Hall is more than just a building and Beach Club is more than just fun on the beach. Both are Mersea institutions. Andrew French and Lesley Board came to our Fish and Chip supper to tell us how they both came into being. A Historical Snapshot of Mersea City Hall Old City Hall The hall dates back to 1930 when it was built by two maiden Christian ladies who lived in Seaview Avenue, the Misses Plummer. They had been holding a women's meeting once a week in Riversi
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