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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

All talks will start at 7.30 p.m. and doors open at 7.00 p.m. Entry fee is £5 (free to Friends of the Nottage).

Muses of Wivenhoe

Friday 25 September
Jamie Dodds
Jamie Dodds gives an illustrated talk on his and his wife Catherine’s latest book, ‘Muses of Wivenhoe’. This is the third in a trilogy on the history of Wivenhoe and gives a fascinating account of the village stretching back to Elizabethan times and before, and tackles the intriguing question ‘Did Shakespeare live in Wivenhoe?’

What’s in a name?

Friday 30 October
Richard Barnard
Richard Barnard provides an extensively researched talk on the nautical origins of various street and place names in Wivenhoe, illustrated with references to the original characters and vessels that gave rise to the names, as well as other original material from the Nottage’s newly revamped archives.

The Life and Times of the WOD

Friday 20 November
Rob Maloney
An illustrated history of the much-loved Wivenhoe One Design sailing dinghy, presented by Nottage boatbuilding instructor Rob Maloney and fellow WOD enthusiasts. This will include rare film footage of early WOD races, and builds on a highly successful talk given at the Sailing Club last year to mark the 90th anniversary of local GP Walter Radcliffe’s 1935 design.