E Pontoon

“E pontoon” of Burton Waters has a bit of a reputation on the go. We like the social scene, is probably a polite way of saying that we like a party every now and again and a good drink. This year we have had a couple of parties on the pontoon and we have also taken the party “on tour” with a couple of BBQ parties in the local village of Saxilby.

“E Pontoon” originally started with various boat owners on E Pontoon. However over the years we have gained a few unofficial E Pontooners from other pontoons in the marina and also from the residential section of the development. To qualify for E Pontoon “membership” is really quite simple, you have to like a drink, you have to be up for a laugh and most of all you need a boat. Any boat will do and we have them in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Our next party for this year is a three course Christmas dinner and evening disco at the Pyewipe Inn on the 3rd December. We have a table of 36 booked so it should be a great evening of entertainment. We have added a black tie dress code for a bit of added glamour and weather permitting most guests intend to attend by boat, with the vessels being dressed up for that extra special touch. Hopefully the weather will play fair this year and allow us to make it by water.

Plans for the New Year’s party are underway with a few suggestions on the table. Last year we split up with some of the group heading to Woodcocks for the Casino party and some of the group heading for the Yots Bar dinner and drinks party. This year, the group seems to suggest a pontoon party is on the cards however much will depend on the weather conditions and the condition of the pontoons. If they are too icy this will be a bad idea. Only time will tell where the New Year’s party will take place.