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Improving communication

We need your help! Sailing for the Disabled Isle of Man (SFTD) wants to hear your thoughts about how we communicate with you and your experience with the charity. The purpose of the survey is to ensure that you get maximum benefit from the organisation.

We will ask you a number of questions about your experience to date with SFTD, including your sailing experience and what you feel about the ways in which we communicate with you. The questionnaire will take about 5-10 minutes. Please be as honest as possible. There are no right answers and your opinions are important to us.

Please print off the form, complete the questions and then return to SFTD either by email to secretary@sftd-iom.com or by post to SFTD Engagement Committee, Deepwater, Glen Rushen Road, Glen May, IM5 3BA

Astonishing result bag pack Port Erin

Ahummmm !  Drum roll please -------

The fantastic sum of £708.29p has been raised from the bag pack at Port Erin Shoprite last Saturday !  Thank you to all of you who gave up your time to do this for the charity - a great result

Port Erin Bag Pack 11 February

We have been provided a slot at the Port Erin Shoprite to conduct a bagpack / show the face of SftD.  The date for your diaries is Saturday 11 Feb.

 Looking for volunteers to join me on the day and support the event.

 Please can you contact Paul at chairman@sftd-iom.com if you can give a couple of hours on the day to support this event. 

Funeral of Mr Stuart Brierley

Sadly, our friend and fellow sailor Stuart Brierley, passed away in December.

It is Margaret's dearest wish that as many members and former members of Sailing for the Disabled will be able to attend the funeral at Douglas Crematorium on 18th January, at 1.00pm . Afterwards all are warmly welcomed to the Albert Hotel, Port St Mary, 3.00 pm,  where we  can celebrate his life, meet his family and reminisce. Stuart loved the sea, the sailing and he worked tirelessly for years fund-raising for Sailing for the Disabled. 
To honour Stuart and his love of the sea and our charity, Margaret has specifically requested that if possible we all wear our brightest sailing gear on the occasion. It will bring great comfort to her. 
Please inform anyone who knew Stuart, who may not have Internet access, of the arrangements and invitation.

Passing of Mr Stuart Brierley

It is with an immense sadness and sense of loss, that Sailing for the Disabled announces the passing of Stuart Brierley.  Stuart was a huge supporter of the charity and for many years organised and implemented our collecting box network across the Island.  A great character, and a loving husband, we extend our sincere condolences to Margaret and the rest of his family at this time.