Solva Harbour Society March 2021 Newsletter

Following the First Minister’s 19 February Briefing, Wales remains in Tier 4 lockdown.

The Quay therefore remains closed until further notice and members should observe the legal requirements. No boats may be maintained, launched or operated with the exception of commercial fishing vessels.

The toilets remain closed and the Café on the Quay remains closed at present. The site remains in ’care and maintenance’.

The general public will not be allowed to access the Quay until after Lift In. Last years’ experience showed that until boats are lifted in, the Quay becomes too crowded for safe social distancing and Covid Safety. The public may transit the Quay on the footpath but must observe the legal restrictions. When the Quay is eventually opened it is likely that 2m social distancing and mask wearing will be required on the Quay.

As soon as possible, when the regulations permit, the First General Meeting of Solva Harbour Society will be held, possibly as an outdoor meeting or a ‘drive in’. Monthly Committee meetings are not being held at present as not all Committee Members have access to the correct technology for ‘Zoom’ or ‘Teams’.  A small management meeting is held by Zoom once per week to manage essential business.

Thank you to all members for paying their fees and dues for 2021 in order to maintain the facilities and to meet the standing charges which have not been reduced. Those who have not paid following a reminder will cease to be Shareholders.

SHS Ltd will do all that we can to quickly open up the facilities in a phased way when it is safe and legal do so. We will keep members informed of changes and reduction to restrictions as they happen.

Covid 19 and its variants remain a major challenge to the safety of us all. As the vaccination process proceeds and we have all had our second vaccinations we hope that life will improve for us all.

The next routine monthly briefing will be published on the website in early April.

Best Wishes, stay safe,

SHS Ltd

David Phillips, Chair SHS Ltd.

26 Feb 2021

Solva News (March Edition)

Due to the Covid Pandemic and Government Restrictions at Tier 4, Solva Harbour Society has advised that the SHS facilities and Quays remain closed except for commercial fishermen. No boat maintenance or launching is permitted and the toilets and Cafe remain closed until further notice. Members should consult the Monthly Newsletter on the SHS website. Social distancing and the wearing of masks must be observed by non-members using the footpath across the Quay. The restrictions are kept under review and will be eased only when the Government rules permit. Please stay safe as the threat from Covid 19 remains severe. Protect your family and the Community and follow the rules. Stay at home and only travel for essential purposes.’

Toilets are now closed and will re-open in the spring of 2021

On the 29 April 2020 became the SOLVA HARBOUR SOCIETY LIMITED

At present all contacts remain the same.

• The St Davids Lifeboat Norah Whortley will not be visiting Solva due to the present Covid19 restrictions

• Water to the Foreshore Boat Park is available.

• Boat  Lift Out will take place on Tuesday 22 September 2020.

• Toilets on trinity are open during Cafe opening hours and are used at the users risk.

The Cafe on the Quay is closed and will re- in the spring of 2021open

Louise wants everyone to stay safe and enjoy their visit to Solva Harbour.

The policy of the Association is that all dogs must be kept on leads whilst on the Associations property and are not allowed in any part of the clubhouse. Dogs are allowed on the balcony under supervision.

ALL DOGS ARE TO BE KEPT ON LEADS WHILST ON TRINITY QUAY.

To save any embarrassment we urge you to keep your dogs on leads whilst on SBOA property.

Your cooperation in these matters will be appreciated by all

  The Norah Wortley is a Tamar class lifeboat.