The Captain and Committee of the Moody Owners Association, South West Branch, are delighted to announce that the 2026 Away weekend and (2025) Annual General Meeting with take place at the Hatherly Manor, Gloucester on Friday 30th January to Sunday 1st February 2026.  The Hatherley Manor is a resort hotel and guests have access to its spa and other leisure activities.  There will be an arranged guided tour of Gloucester Cathedral on the Saturday morning and there is also a maritime museum and many other attractions in Gloucester to visit.

Some of you may have visited this location before, as the South West Branch held an away weekend at this location some years ago.

This is a luxury resort hotel and is located in its own extensive ground with plenty of parking. We have managed to secure rooms at special rates for Friday 14th and Saturday 15th leaving on Sunday morning. However, you may extend your stay by arranging this with the hotel. There are two options for rooms, one that included the meals on Friday and Saturday, including the AGM dinner, as well and B and B, and one that is for b and B only, in which case you pay separately for the evening meals.  The fully inclusive offer is better value.

When booking, please do so directly with the hotel by telephone, not via the hotel web site, as booking through the web site will not connect the booking to the MOA SW branch reserved rooms and special rates.

Please make your reservations before Christmas, as we must return any unused rooms after then.

On booking, your credit cards will be used to reserve the room but it will not be charged until check-out.

Group booking rate for the rooms. 

The rooms held are:
Fully inclusive rates (Bed, Breakfast (Continental) and Evening meal (includes meals for Friday and Saturday)

• Classic Bedroom – £158.00 per night based on double occupancy
• Classic Spa Bedroom (Larger) – £170.00 per night based on double occupancy

​Bed and Breakfast rates (Bed, Breakfast (Continental)

• Classic Bedroom – £135.00 per night based on double occupancy
• Classic Spa Bedroom (Larger) – £150.00 per night based on double occupancy

The AGM dinner is £35 pp, but included with the fully inclusive rates, so in effect this makes the fully inclusive room rates £88 and £100 respectively.

There is a limited number of rooms in each category available, so it is essential to book early. You may update to a higher category room if available. The closing date for the hotel booking is 20th December. Bookings must be made directly to the hotel on 01452 730 217.  You will need to provide card details for the booking; however payment is not taken until check-out.  Please mention that you are part of the MOA South West Branch booking.

Menu options must be sent to  sw.treasurer@moodyowners.org once you have made a bank transfer to the SW Branch for the meal (B and B only guests) at:  

Moody Owners Association South West 
Sort: 09-01-29 
Accnt: 10781083 
This is a Santander Business Account. Please use you “your surname-BR” as a reference 

Weekend Itinerary. 

Friday 30th January.
Afternoon arrival and check in, there is an onsite carpark for hotel guests. For those with Plug-in EV cars, there are dedicated charging points at the hotel. 
18:00  Join a meet and greet reception in the hotel bar and a chance to catch up.
Later: There is a nice restaurant in the hotel.  Gloucester is 4 miles.  There is a bus into Gloucester, but the walk to the bus stop through the hotel grounds is about 10-12 minutes, so the car may be the only realistic option, or a Uber/taxi if you wish to go into town.  The fully inclusive rates include the evening meal on the Friday if you choose that option. The hotel restaurant is A La Carte, so if you wish to use them, and perhaps arrange a table with friends, please book at reception before the cocktail evening.

Saturday 31st January 
After breakfast there is an organised visit to Gloucester Cathedral.  If you do not wish to do this, you are, of course, free to use the spa facilities, including the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and for the more dedicated there is also a gym. You may also wish to go into Gloucester shopping or to visit the museums.  On the way back there is the Jet aircraft museum that is worth a visit if you are an engineer or like historic aircraft.  Travel into Gloucester will be by private car.  If you wish to be added to the Cathedral tour, please indicate this on your return message.  There will be an entrance charge for the guided tour of £8.
17:00 Gather in the bar for cocktails
17:30 South West Branch Annual General Meeting. 
19:30 the club has secured the private function suite for our evening meal. The menu is below.

The meal charge is £35.00 per head (unless booked as a fully inclusive weekend). Table wine or soft drinks will be provided.  If not part of the fully inclusive weekend, please pay £35/pp to the SW Branch account as above.

Menu 

Starter
S1        Carrot & Coriander Soup, Served with Rustic Bread- V, DF (GF, VE available on request)
S2        Ham Hock Terrine, Red Onion Marmalade and Toasted Brioche
S3         Smoked Mackerel, Green Bean and Fennel Salad

Main
M1      Chargrilled Chicken Breast, Fondant potatoes, red wine jus NF, GF
M2      Pan Roasted Salmon, New Potatoes, Evesham Asparagus with Dill Cream
M3      Moroccan Butternut Squash, Red Onion and Cranberry Tagine, Couscous DF, GF, VE

Dessert
D1       Apple Bread & Butter Pudding, Cinnamon Cream
D2       Strawberry Cheesecake, Sweetened Strawberries, Clotted Cream
D3       Warm Chocolate Brownie, Salted Caramel Ice Cream DF, GF, VE

Tea / Coffee

Reply details

If you plan to attend this event, please reply to this e-mail sw.treasurer@moodyowners.org with the following information:
Name 1 ………………………………  Menu: e.g. – S2, M3, D2
Name 2 ………………………………  Menu: e.g. – S1, M2, D1
Name 3 ……………………………… etc.

Please state any allergies that you have ………………………………………………………….

We would like to join the Gloucester Cathedral tour, ..Yes/No.  If yes, please give the number attending …………

Please ensure that you book your room directly with the hotel; 01452 730 217, and mention that you are part of the MOA South West Group.

I will shortly be sending you the draft minutes of the 2024 AGM and the call for nominations for the Branch Officers.  All the branch officers, the Captain, Secretary and Treasurer, are open for election this year.  Nominations for these posts are required.

We are very much looking forward to catching up with you all soon and relaxing in the cosy atmosphere of the Hatherley Manor Hotel.

If you have any questions, please drop me an e-mail or give me a call on 07739719590. 

Kindest regards,
Paul Kennedy
SW Branch Treasurer