The seasonal tasks of bank trimming and weed-killing have begun and will continue throughout June and July. The aim is to complete the work in the early hours before many people are about.

Contractors will be cutting grass banks, spraying  weed-killer on the hard-standing areas and topping the meadows. There should be no danger or problems for berth-holders and visitors, but it pays to be aware of this annual round of horticultural activity!

Bookings are coming in steadily for functions in the Harbour Room throughout the summer and into the autumn. So if you are planning an event and would like to hold it in the Harbour Room and adjoining marquee,  the message is: book early to avoid disappointment. Call This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss provisional dates.

Hosepipes on the pontoons are being replaced. There is a continuing problem with them being stolen. If any are missing, please let the harbour staff know so that further replacements can be made.

The Harwich Lifeboat, the 17m Severn Class Albert Brown, was recently to be seen on the hard-standing area, while RNLI engineers and technicians carried out routing maintenance. She fits impressively in the SYH travel hoist.