2026 News

The Hereford Club have invited members to their event in August

We are holding the annual model boat regatta again this year at HSME on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026. 

The lake at Broomy Hill will be open from 10.00 a.m. on each day. 

Plenty of points too to charge batteries etc. Just bring a chair - and a boat! On the Saturday it is more than likely we will have some HSME members and their families will be running some trains and you are most welcome to join in with them too. No charge for joining us and we hope to see you and any of your colleagues and their families. We will  have our cafe open and they will be selling tea, coffee, sandwiches and snacks etc. Toilet facilities are also available.

Knightcote Model Boat club will be holding it's annual Navy day on Sunday 5th July and all are welcome. There will be a 'Bring and Buy' stall and the local RNLI branch will have a stall selling merchandise. There will be prizes for

"Best Static Boat' and the 'Best Boat on the Water'. Why not come along and enjoy yourself in the company of model boats and fellow enthusiasts. The day starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm

For location details see the website:-

https://kmbcmodelboatclub.com

The Club has been invited by a community heritage officer at Gloucestershire Archives to attend their next watery themed event on Saturday 5 September 2026.

The event is entitled ‘Go with the flow’ and is a focus on our local rivers and freshwater.  There will be a couple of talks on the subject, stands from interested organisations and a document display based on the theme.   The events are open to the public from 1pm to 4pm (with plenty of time at either end for exhibitors to unload/pack up)  and they are free to attend.   There is also free parking and free refreshments. 

Any Club Member wishing to attend should drop a line to Chris at gdmbc.secretary@gmail.com

There are extensive repairs to the Over road bridge to be carried out in the next eight months which will result in various lane closures at times. Initially only the westbound carriageway will be utilised for traffic which will result in a contraflow system. This means that there will no right turn off the carriageway to Over basin for traffic going west ie from Gloucester. Instead access to Over basin can only be achieved by going down to the Linton roundabout and returning going east. Once past Over farm shop, access to Over basin can be achieved taking the bus lane as the east bound traffic has returns to the other carriage way.

Exit from Over basin is more simple -   turn left and merge into the east bound traffic after the bridge.

It is envisaged that there will be significant delays at peak times and so members should take this into account when planning a visit to Over. A larger map can be viewed on the Over Basin Page and then scrolling down.

The next club Fun Day at Over is scheduled for the the 19 July 2026.  Hopefully the weather will be kind to us  with members not only displaying and sailing their boats but also potentially taking part in some competitive activities. Weed permitting, sailing of yacht's can take place as usual at the bridge end of the canal.

Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy a day out with Family & Club Members.

GDMBC have been asked to put on a static stand and also sessions on the lake for boat sailing.  If you would like to attend can you please let Derek Young  know as we need at least 8 members to put on a show and man the stand.  We understand that many of you may be away so anyone who has not been to this event is encouraged to attend as its a good day out and very relaxed atmosphere Doors are open from 10:00 to 16:00 at the Sharpness Lifeboat Station (GL13 9UB), just a short drive down the A38 from Quedgeley. Entry is free and the event features boat rides, rescue demonstrations, and activities to celebrate 40 years of lifesaving.