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Friends of The Nottage

The Friends of The Nottage are a group of supporters who may use our facilities and attend six lectures on a variety of subjects during the winter months. Friends also have use of our extensive maritime library, and receive a copy of our Newsletter, either by email or post.

The Nottage Maritime Institute on The Quay, Wivenhoe is a unique and historic institution. For an annual subscription of just £15 or £25 per couple, you can become a “Friend of the Nottage”. This represents a great investment; not only will you help the Nottage to continue its important activities, but you can also attend our winter lecture series completely free of charge. All talks begin at 7.30pm and generally finish by 9.30pm. You are welcome to bring guests, for a small donation and subject to availability of seats.

To apply to be a Friend, please click on the link below to download the enrolment form.

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Our Programme of Lectures

James Dodds – Life and Work

Friday 31 October 7.30-9.00pm Doors open at 7.00pm
By popular demand, Wivenhoe artist and author James (Jamie) Dodds will be again delivering an illustrated talk on his life and work, introducing new material to the sold-out presentation he gave in the spring. Please arrive early to ensure admittance!

Confessions of a Cruise Ship Deck Officer

Friday 14 November 7.30-9.00pm Doors open at 7.00pm
Wivenhoe resident Harriet Johnson will give a behind-the scenes account of what it’s like to sail as crew aboard a large cruise ship – where she first met her husband Giles. The talk will include a presentation of the bridge on board the unique vessel Queen Mary 2 (QM2), modelled on the transatlantic liners of yesteryear.
Cost £15
Free to Friends of the Nottage.

The River Colne and how it shaped our Community

Thursday 11 December 7.00-9.00pm
This talk is intended to help and inform people who don’t use the River Colne but who want to know more about the river which has shaped our riverside communities, is environmentally important and which provides an exciting playground for leisure use today. The speaker is Bernie Hetherington, a member of the Nottage Maritime Institute Committee, a qualified RYA instructor, sailor and former Brightlingsea Harbour Master.
Doors open at 6.30pm
Cost £10