Peter Ellis: The History of The NCI and the birth of NCI Hengistbury Head’

Published on
August 12, 2023

Winter Lecture by Peter Ellis

Book by Friday 6th October

On Wednesday 11th October  we're delighted to be welcoming Peter Ellis.

Peter's talk covers how the NCI as a National Charity came about and how NCI Hengistbury Head was re-opened as a Lookout after being closed for 25 years.

Peter has sailed since the age of 8. He is an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and has been an NCI watchkeeper for 7 years starting at NCI Calshot before moving to Hengistbury Head to help establish the new station.

The lecture will start at 18:30 prompt, so we recommend you arrive in good time to get a drink from the bar to take to your seat in the Island Room. If you are booked for supper, it will be served in the River Room after the lecture, please sit where you wish.
Book your seat and your supper

Members should book for supper no later than Friday 6th October, along with any dietary requirements. Supper this week will be:

£15.00
Italian Bean Casserole With Crispy Gnocchi
Mediterranean Fish Stew With Crusty Bread
Spanish Chicken And Chorizo Casserole With Crusty Bread

 If you would like to attend the lecture without the supper, please also reserve your seat so that we can monitor numbers.

Book seats and suppers here

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