ANGLIAN CUTTINGS
IPSWICH BRANCH BOATS IN STRATFORD UPON AVON
Ipswich Branch Newsletter Summer 2012 No. 122 The IWA may not agree with the opinions expressed in this publication. They are, however, published as a matter of interest to our members and readers. Nothing printed can be construed as policy or an official announcement unless stated. The IWA accepts no liability for any matter in this publication.
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IWA IPSWICH BRANCH YOUR COMMITTEE Chairman Chard Wadley chairman.ipswichbranch@waterways.org.uk Secretary & Anglia Cuttings Editor Charles Stride secretary.ipswichbranch@waterways.org.uk editor.ipswichbranch@waterways.org.uk Treasurer Spencer Greystrong treasurer.ipswichbranch@waterways.org.uk Membership Clive Saville membership.ipswichbranch@waterways.org.uk Publicity Brian Holt pro.ipswichbranch@waterways.org.uk Social Secretary Diana Holt socialsec.ipswichbranch@waterways.org.uk River Gipping Trust Lewis Tyler RGTRep.ipswichbranch@waterways.org.uk
Pickerel Project/River Stour Trust Brian Cornell
pickerelrep.ipswichbranch@waterways.org.uk Officer Gerry Crease officer01.ipswichbranch@waterways.org.uk
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EDITOR’S PONDERINGS
C H STRIDE
When is a Drought not a Drought? his report hopefully will encourage more of you to go and look for yourselves.
Answers on a postcard please! When we started planning this years boat voyages we first thought of the Leicester Ring, not having been there for some years, but it was closed due to drought. We then picked on the Avon Ring only to find a week or so before setting out that it was closed due to flooding on the Avon and Severn! So we settled on the Warwickshire Ring and a visit to Stratford, no not the Stour one, but Shakespeare’s by the Avon, as reported in company with nb ‘Bruizer’ after her magnificent repaint, see the front page.
In this edition we have a full set of reports from around our Branch Area which actually demonstrate how active our local waterways are despite the fact that we have no connected links with the main system. Thank you to all the Authors for your time and trouble , not only for preparing and sending me the words but for your practical activities and involvement with all that is going on. As I write and publish this edition we are counting down the days to a major change for our National Waterways, July 12th is now the anticipated day. Although this will not initially affect our particular area, this may come later, but it will certainly bring changes for the main system , and we all hope that , in due course they will be beneficial to the continuance of a National Heritage. What will not change is the on-going need for the active involvement of volunteers and ALL the users to assist in the care and development of this fragile system. It is clear from our recent trip that much needs to be undertaken and that it cannot all be done by paid employees. Charles
Having had temperatures of 23 degrees during a week out in March we thought we might have had our Summer but as the voyage progressed the rain did ease and the sun came out and we all got sunburnt, and Chard even got to wear his shorts! There was an over supply of water rushing down the by-washes but we were told that, although the Midland open reservoirs were now mostly full, the reserve stores, mainly from the old coal mines, were still nearly empty. In the last edition I reported on and printed photographs of the Canals of Venice, so it is only right that I balance this edition with photos of our very own Venice, the Canals of Birmingham, the heart of our system At the same time as we were out John and Joan Finch were circumnavigating other parts of the BCN in ‘Fringilla’ and 3
CHAIRMAN’S JOTTINGS We have just returned from a three week trip on Bruizer together with Charles and Pauline Stride who were on their boat Black Swan doing the Warwickshire Ring. It was a lovely trip taking in quite a few locks and we were fortunate enough to have help through Farmers Bridge from Jim Sheed of the IWA. Jim Sheed spends his mornings assisting boaters through the Farmers Bridge flight or the Aston Flight and he proceeded to run between Bruizer and Black Swan winding up paddles and opening gates, he was a great help. I have since been notified by our local Councillor that it would have been a great deal worse if the volunteers had not made such a good job of clearing the banks along the River Rat.
Having not cruised through Birmingham for several years we noticed a great change in Brindley Place and through to the ‘Mailbox’. We then continued on to the Northern Stratford down Lapworth Locks and on to the Southern Stratford where we finally moored in the Stratford Basin. We stopped here for two nights and spent a day touring the area in an open topped bus. If you have not been to Stratford lately it is well worth a visit.
The heavy rain also caused flooding down at Pipps Ford Lock where it rose up high enough to enter our shed making a big clean up job for the work party members on the following Saturday.
We retraced our steps back to Kingswood Junction and visited Warwick, where we moored in the Saltisford Arm, before taking a leisurely run back to our mooring in Brinklow. Following on from my report on the River Rat in the last edition of Cuttings, you may have seen that we made the local news regarding Rattlesden being cut off due to flooding in Lower Road.
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OUR REGION CHAIRMAN REPORTS The Eastern Region has seen two notable changes recently, first the Region has been joined by Northampton Branch, who requested they join us.
However it is still not certain if the E.A. will be integrated into CRT in 2-3 years time, the Agency has very little in the way of navigation funding and it is likely that some/all waterways will suffer some reduction in maintenance.
There is a lot of sense in this move, it means the Nene is covered by two branches in the same region. Milton Keynes is also eastern Region, so not only is a decent length of canal covered by the same region but when the Bedford/M.K. link is built , the whole route will be in eastern Region. I am sure we all join in welcoming them.
The CRT trustees may not want to take on declining navigations and there is no sign of a plan B. Alternatively everything could be fine, we shall have to wait and see. Whilst there is no National this year the matter is being actively discussed for 2013 and various options considered. At local level I have decided that I have done long enough in my second stint as Branch chair and have announced that I will stand down immediately after next years AGM.
Also Cambridge have changed their name, with immediate effect they are Great Ouse Branch, to better reflect the scope and range of the waterways they cover. At the recent trustees meeting the CRT was discussed, the settlement was better than expected and covers 15 years not 10. IWA’s role is seen by trustees as being that of “ critical friend”, generally supportive but still able to offer advice or criticism if necessary.
Nigel Long has also decided to relinquish his role as Region Sec, next AGM or sooner if anyone wants to volunteer. Nigel has done a magnificent job for many years and will be sorely missed and I want to thank him for his work for the Region. Alastair Chambers
******************************************************************************** CHAIRMAN’S JOTTINGS Continued any brick work below the bridge so hopefully this spell of nice weather will mean we can carry on at our next visit to Baylham. Not a great deal has happened since my last report but just to keep you up-to-date Northampton Branch has now
moved over to Eastern Region making a total of five branches in our Region. Have a great summer whatever you are planning to do. Chard 5
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE RIVER GIPPING TRUST 25TH MAY 2012 The Fifth Annual General Meeting of The River Gipping Trust was held at the Community Centre, Needham Market on Friday, 25 th May 2012. We were very pleased to welcome David Ruffley, Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket and Needham Market and Councillor Kay Oakes, Mayor of Needham Market. Chairman Brian Annis conducted the meeting in a most impressive manner and record -breaking time. Spencer Greystrong and Chard Wadley, having retired according to our Articles of Association, offered themselves for re-election and the required propositions were carried unanimously. The Chairman’s Report, Secretary’s Report, Treasurer’s Report and Annual Accounts and the Membership’s Report as detailed in the Meeting Notice were also accepted unanimously
TOWARDS THE FUTURE A Special Meeting was held in April to consider a proposal put forward by new Trustee, Les Howard – ‘ Realising the Dream’ as a result of which it was decided to pursue progress as originally detailed in our original Mission Statement by planning to work towards the use of an electric trip boat between Bosmere and Baylham Locks. The first step of this aim will be a meeting shortly being arranged by our Restoration Manager, Martin Bird with Mid-Suffolk Economic Development Department. It has been decided not to take part this year in the Open Heritage Weekend as reported in the last Anglian Cuttings, but to consider again in 2013. The decision to take part in the Stowmarket Jubilee Celebrations has been confirmed As a result of publicising our willingness to talk to local groups, there has been a great increase in enquiries and bookings in the Presentation Diary. Lewis Tyler 6
RESTORATION
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Despite the wettest drought on record, during which our work hut was flooded, we have had a very successful spring session of work parties with much progress achieved at Pipps Ford and the timber secured for our next project at the sluice at Baylham. At Pipps Ford, we have pressed on with the re-building of the supporting walls of the overbridge and will have completed the third wall by the time this article goes to print. Some years ago
footpath. This is a costly business, so we are stopping our rebuild at the boundary. The existing iron railings had all corroded at base and could not be safely repaired. These have now been removed
when the Gipping Way and Aggregates trail footpaths were established, these footpaths were ramped up over the third wall, effectively burying the end of the wall and terminal pillar. Unfortunately, these now lie under the footpath itself, and the County Council have confirmed that re-building the end of the wall would require a diversion of the
and a wooden handrail constructed as a replacement. This leaves the fourth wall to tie-in to the bridge abutment and re-build above ground level, and the work to the slipped coping stones to complete over the summer. 7
RESTORATION REPORT Continued
where we will begin shortly to prepare the main timbers for installation and construct the gates themselves, all from green oak grown on the farm. Any volunteers for our Wednesday or Saturday work parties are always welcome. We are now entering the holiday season with a vengeance, and numbers tend to drop a bit at this time of year, so if you feel like getting your hands dirty with a bit of productive work in a very friendly atmosphere, just turn up at Pipps Ford on any Wednesday, or at Baylham on the first Saturday of any month.
We may not be finished at Pipps Ford even then , however, as the land –owner has asked us to explore re-opening the old by-wash. As well as clearing out the channel, this would mean rebuilding the original brick abutments and building a new timber footbridge, removing the present causeway across the channel and creating a weir. Talks are underway with the Environment Agency to establish their views on this proposal, which would not only secure the historic layout at Pipps Ford, but also facilitate any proposal in the future to put gates back on the lock. Back at Baylham, progress to replace the brick pavement below the bridge has been halted by the unexpected high water levels , but hopefully our Saturday work parties will re-commence work here , once the level drops. Finally, the timber for our next project, the sluice at Baylham, has been secured and cut to size . It is being stored at White House Farm, Little Glemham,
Martin Bird
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE We gladly welcome all our new members From Norfolk: Mr. I K Major, Mr. N Peck, Mr. J Wheeler, Mrs. C Ford, Mr. & Mrs. E Mortimor. From Suffolk: Mr. M Bowtell, Mr. B Hawes, Mr. C M & Mrs. S Friend, Mr. M Clarke From Essex: Mr. & Mrs. J & C Collins, Mr. P Rossiter, Mr. A Smith. Clive Saville
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River Stour Trust Restoring and conserving the River Stour Navigation PUBLIC EVENTS We organise many events to share our enjoyment of the river and raise much needed funds for the restoration and conservation of the River Stour Navigation. The River Stour Trust is keen to encourage enjoyment of the river from a young age and the majority of our events are suitable for family groups. Our forthcoming public events are as follows: Saturday 4th August – Coracle Regatta at Bures Recreation Ground A low key, fun afternoon with the chance to have a go in a coracle. Coracle races in the afternoon for novice and experienced ‘coraclers’. Bank Holiday Monday 27th August Pirates on the Stour at Sudbury Free boat trips for young pirates (under 12 years old) when accompanied by a £5 fare paying adult..
8th-9th September Weekend Sudbury to the Sea / S2C ‘S2Cers’ navigate the 24½ miles/37km of the River Stour, from Sudbury to the Cattawade Barrier, with advice and support offered by our volunteer marshals along the route. Saturday 22nd September Illuminated Boat Procession at Sudbury A flotilla of craft lighting up the Stour to mark the 15th Anniversary of Cornard Lock.
MEMBERS' EVENTS We will be holding Members' Social Afternoons on the last Wednesday of each month at The Granary, Sudbury. If you are a member then please feel free to bring friends and family to these occasions but please remember to book in advance so that we can make arrangements for catering. Our forthcoming social afternoons are as follows: 27 June at 2.30pm – Midsummer Madness An afternoon filled with brainteasers and strawberry tea. £2.50 per person.
29 August at 2.30pm – Games Afternoon An assortment of games with tea and cakes. £1.50 per person.
25 July at 12.30pm – Olympics Celebration Sudbury U3A will join with us to celebrate the Olympics with boat trips and a Ploughman’s Lunch for £3.50 for the meal and 50p for tea/coffee, and later for £1.50 for tea and cakes.
26 September at 2.30pm – Music afternoon A melodic afternoon with tea and cakes. £1.50 per person. For further information about all River Stour Trust events and activities please have a look on our website -
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UNDER THE BT TOWER
FARMERS BRIDGE TOP LOCK
AT THE HEART OF OUR SYSTEM
GAS STREET BASIN
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MAIN LINE CENTRAL MOORINGS
THE BIRMINGHAM CANAL NAVIGATION THE JUNCTION AT SUNSET
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BCN EXPLORER CRUISE 2012 The Explorer Cruise is not to be confused with the BCN Challenge which is something of a 24 hour endurance test. No – this was to be a week-long cruise, in the company of like-minded boaters and guided, throughout, by a couple of very enthusiastic members of the BCN. It is many years since Joan and I explored the more remote parts of the Birmingham Navigations so the opportunity to revisit the northern reaches of the network was not to be missed. The cruise started on the 11th of May with 18 boats, including the NB’s FRINGILLA (Joan & John Finch) and TIXALL (David & Mary Middleton) from the Ipswich Branch IWA. We all assembled at the top of Curdworth locks on the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal and attended a briefing in the evening at a canalside pub. Starting early next morning, the route took us up Minworth to Salford (Spaghetti Jcn.) and up the Perry Barr flight of locks. The last time we came this route the surroundings left a lot to be desired but on this occasion we were very pleasantly surprised with conditions. We moored for the night in the cutting above the top lock. David found a good Fish and Chip shop – very welcome at the end of what had been a tiring day in glorious sunshine.
Sunday found us ascending Rushall locks to spend a social evening in the Manor Arms, 1 mile north of Longwood Jcn. Monday we overnighted at a delightful setting on Pelsall Common and enjoyed a meal in the adjacent Fingerpost pub. Tuesday started cold with driving rain then blue skies followed by hailstones. We encountered a lot of debris as we descended the Walsall locks and finally made it to
Walsall Basin where we spent a very quiet night. Wednesday – On to Moorcroft Jcn. and a visit to Bradley workshops, with a conducted tour of the lock gate manufacturing facility; yet another grand social gathering in the evening, alongside the moorings. 12
routes to our evening mooring at the Neptune Centre for a talk by a local historian on all the lost canals of Tipton. Friday was the last day of the cruise and most (but not all) boats found their way up Oldbury locks to spend the weekend at the BCNS Titford Rally. It has been many years since we cruised these remote regions of the BCN when we had experienced a sad, neglected waterway, surrounded by much decay and dereliction and been subjected to the occasional vandalism. But this trip had been a revelation; much of the area had been reclaimed and redeveloped and was, for the most part, every bit as attractive as any other part of the waterways network; in some places one might even say idyllic. So if, like us, you haven’t been this way for a while perhaps it’s time to venture out again and perhaps, like us, you will be just as pleasantly surprised. John Finch
We had encountered quite a bit of debris along the route to date, mostly vegetation, due no doubt to the lack of boating traffic along these northern canals, and we had all spent rather more time down the weed hatch than was usual, but Thursday found us at Ocker Hill Jcn. and struggling up Ryders green locks where we came face to face with more than our share of urban rubbish – you name it, we had it. But we finally made our way to Pudding green Jcn. were we had the choice of 4 different
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Take action now Non-native shrimp found in THE BROADS This shrimp, known as the Killer Shrimp, preys on small fish and water insects. It is a serious threat to the ecology of the UK rivers. There is no risk to public health or pets.
If you find this species, please send a photo and details of the sighting to: alert_nonnative@ceh.ac.uk 13
River Stour Trust Restoring and conserving the River Stour Navigation
THE ‘JOHN CONSTABLE’ LIGHTER. We have previously reported on the River Stour Trust’s planned restoration of the ‘John Constable’. This is now proceeding well as seen below. The John Constable, one of the surviving River Stour Lighters, was built in the dry dock at Flatford about 200 years ago. She was one of about 20 Lighters operating on the River Stour navigation between Mistley and Sudbury. The Lighters were coupled in pairs known as gangs and one horse pulled two Lighters on the trip from Mistley to Sudbury, which is about 24 miles. The navigation was built in 1702 to enable goods to be transported from the seaport at Mistley to Sudbury. The barges carried a wide variety of cargos and a pair of barges carried between 2540 tons. Many millions of bricks were brought from the brickworks near Sudbury, including those that went to build the Albert Hall.
have been valuable in providing a detailed historical record of the Lighters’ construction. One of Constable’s famous pictures shows a Lighter being constructed in the dry dock at Flatford in 1815. In 1914, all the Lighters were sunk in Ballingdon Creek at Sudbury because it was feared they might be used by a German invasion. In 1972, the John Constable was dug out of the mud and over the next few years restored by the River Stour Trust. In recent years, the John Constable had fallen into disrepair and a project was put together between the Managing a Masterpiece Team and the River Stour Trust to apply to the Lottery Fund for funding to completely restore the Lighter to her original condition. The John Constable is on the Historic Ships Register as being of regional historical importance. The Managing a Masterpiece team and the River Stour Trust, working together, contracted the Pioneer Sailing Trust at Brightlingsea to restore the Lighter to its former glory. We are pleased that the project also comprises funding for a boat building apprenticeship. The Lighter is being reconstructed in oak and is of massive construction; hopefully she will last for another 100 years.
Many scenes of the Lighters operating are portrayed in Constable’s paintings between 1810-1825. These paintings
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When restored, the John Constable will once again be used on the River Stour. She will be fitted-out with two electric motors, which will propel her at a moderate speed and will be able to stop her quickly. The plan is to accommodate the passengers in the fore hold and to place the batteries to power the electric motors in the after hold. The deck layout of the barge will be identical to the original structure, where there will be a bridge steering position amidships, between the two holds. The Lighter will initially operate on the stretch of river between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny. We are planning to launch her in Summer 2013 with a special party and a celebrity guest. She will operate alongside the River Stour Trust’s other trip boats. There is no doubt that the John Constable will prove a great attraction for trips on this beautiful stretch of the river.
Pioneer Sailing Trust to ensure that the reconstruction work is historically accurate and to plan the future operation of the Lighter to carry passengers.
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NORTH WALSHAM & DILHAM CANAL LOOKING BACK OVER THE YEAR FROM APRIL 2011 TO MARCH 2012 Generally work has progressed in a fairly orderly fashion at the various sites. Meetings have been held with all three owners at various times during the year, in particular in connection with the pounds between Honing Lock and Ebridge Lock. Parts of this stretch had been areas of disputed ownership but, following a meeting in December, these problems seem to be behind us. Unfortunately, the bid put in by the Broads Authority, which included us, for the serious maintenance of Honing Lock failed to produce any money. We can however still apply on our own behalf! The owner of both Briggate and Honing Locks said that, whatever, it would be preferred that any money forthcoming could be better spent on Briggate Lock as this is not in such a good condition and if nothing is done there soon, it could be quite serious should the chamber walls collapse. To this end, we invited Roy Sutton, IWA Honorary Engineer, to return and prepare a report on the state of the lock and his recommendations. These are now in hand. Whilst we have received some very good publicity in a wide range of publications, there are some who write quite vitriolic letters in response to the local press. As a result the Environment Agency has put a stop order on LA to curtail his work ‘on the canal’. This really meant on the pound between Ebridge Lock and Bacton Wood Lock. This ‘order’ was later renamed a ‘request’, and discussions are being held between the various parties. BACTON WOOD LOCK AND CANAL The year started with filling sand bags to be used as bank re-enforcement beside the culvert under the canal upstream of the lock. This achieved, we finished the clearance of the spillway, leaving just the tree stumps as mentioned previously. We are hoping that we shall be able to receive a visit by Essex or London WRG to carry out the maintenance works on this spillway at some suitable time in 2012. The remaining old brickwork was taken down from the lock and it is now completely re-bricked (c52, 000 bricks) and waiting for its’ gates! Now fitted. 16
that there are some small fish in the pond at last! We also carried out some work to clear some saplings just below the road bridge. The granary building, part of the Mill site, is earmarked to be partly demolished for H&S reasons by the Council.
It is hoped that we will soon see the water will be running once more through this section of the canal. Meetings were held with the family who own the old Wherry Pub in connection with the proposed works to the edge of their property, which was once a staithe for the pub. The dry canal bed and backsokes in this Royston Bridge area have been approached at times throughout the year and are now fairly well cleared ready for the plant to come along and do the levelling act. There is still some more to do in 2012 of course, but it is nearly there. One WP here on Feb 5th had to be cancelled due to inclement weather – the only occasion in the whole period.
EBRIDGE AREA Apart from generally assisting the owner here by clearing our previously stacked brash beside the standing trees, the only notable event was the deployment of two people in near diving gear to check on the paddle chamber (west) from inside the lock chamber. This venture was only marginally successful! The remaining trees on the canal bank were all removed by the owner. The water level here is now roughly as it was designed to be when the canal is in operational mode! The ‘Big Hole’ adjacent to the chamber wall (east) has now been properly exposed and the tree sitting on the top removed. The water runs quite adequately through this damaged culvert back into the canal, below the lower gate position.
BRIGGATE MILL POND An enormous amount of time has been spent here to get the pond back to its approximate earlier size. Following a meeting with the owner, a work programme had been agreed and this was carried out. The far western end piece of the pond was de-silted and the bank landscaped. Our work here is now finished, apart from maintenance, until work can be commenced on the pond wall – but this can only be done following NNC work to stabilise the roadway, which had pushed the pond wall over into the pond site. The pillbox, which had been built inside the original coal shed on the site, once completely covered by trees and ivy, is now revealed at the special request of the Canal owners, who have a military background, for all to see. Two Little Egrets have taken up residence in the pond and a lucky photographer snapped one with a fish in its mouth – showing
HONING STAITHE CUT AND CANAL WALK Work at this site through the period was basically just maintenance – nothing really onerous. There was a couple of trees brought down by a storm which had ended up against the parapet of the road bridge over the canal and these were removed at the appropriate times. A very picturesque area now used regularly by walkers, families pond dipping and for canoe launching (Continued) 17
Over this weekend, to celebrate the passing of the Act of Parliament on May 5th 2012, the EAWA and Trust held an open weekend on the lock island at Ebridge. The even raised over ÂŁ1500 towards funds, but more importantly showed the support that the local people have for the work that has been undertaken on the canal.
HONING LOCK AND CANAL UP TO DEE BRIDGE Only maintenance up to the beginning of 2012 when the proposed work programme was agreed by the owner after the land ownership had been agreed. Now we know where we can and cannot go! A great help. Main points here are that the canal bank top has been cleared to the extent of about 50metres and 3metres wide; two large trees removed (which were threatening the canal bank and little access bridge over the backsoke); the trees growing into the backsoke cleared away and a start made to clear the canal upstream of the lock. Not many people know this, but there is a ford across the backsoke! But do NOT venture off the ford because the silt is at least 6feet deep on the downstream side! CELEBRATION May 2012-05-09
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FOOTNOTE Meetings have been held, and/or contact made with all the canal owners and also The Lincolnshire County Council; North Norfolk District Council; The Norfolk Wildlife Trust; The Environment Agency; The Forestry Commission and other, funding, agencies. The next twelve months should really see some endproduct results – which we have all been awaiting! David Revill, EAWA Work Party Organiser
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Bure Navigation Conservation Trust A big thank you to those individuals and organisations who have donated and/or joined the Trust so far but we are in our infancy and need all the nurturing we can get. Please find a membership application form for individuals at http:// aylsham-navigation.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/files/2011/06/MembershipApplication-and-Flyer1.pdf and that also contains an address to which organisations can send donations to as well. On August 26th we will be holding our event at Coltishall please make it a date for your diary as it will be a glorious day out providing the weather is slightly better than it was 100 years previously. There is still the opportunity for organisations to have a stall / display space if you want it. Please let me know and I will forward the details. The wherry Albion and possibly other historic boats will be in attendance along with the Museum of the Broads and lots of fun things to do and see plus entertainment. You can even park your car at the Roy's overspill car park (opposite the Bure Valley Railway in Wroxham) and travel to the event in a historic old coach. Shuttle services will be run all afternoon. Stuart Wilson 18
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BRANCH MEETINGS & EVENTS 2012/13 Branch Meetings held at the Community Centre, School St., Needham Market At 7.30, unless otherwise stated. FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER World Circumnavigation—Peter Hesketh FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER The Aylsham Navigation—Stuart Wilson FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER Essex & Suffolk Boatyards & Boatbuilders—Mike Davies FRIDAY 11TH JANUARY 2013 Fish & Chip Supper FRIDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2013 Branch AGM A Members Annual Outing is being planned for 2013 OTHER DATES SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST AFTERNOON - COLTISHALL
Bure Navigation Conservation Trust Event See http://aylsham-navigation.norfolkparishes.gov.uk SUMMER EVENTS RIVER STOUR TRUST See Page 9 See their Website http://www.riverstourtrust.org/events-2011.htm
WORKING PARTY DATES Working Parties are held by the River Gipping Trust from 0900 to 1700 every Wednesday and on the first Saturday of each month, unless that Saturday is a Bank Holiday in which case it will then be held on the second Saturday of that month. For further information and to confirm dates contact Martin Bird Tel: 01394 380765 Email: restoration@rivergippingtrust.org.uk 19
OLD & NEW The Cube Overlooks The Worcester Bar USEFUL WEBSITES IWA Head Office - http://www.waterways.org.uk Waterway Recovery Group - http://www.wrg.org.uk River Gipping Trust - http://rivergippingtrust.org.uk River Stour Trust - http://www.riverstourtrust.org East Anglian Waterways Association –http://www.eawa.co.uk Aylsham Navigation - http://aylsham-navigation.norfolkparishes.gov.uk IWA Peterborough Branch - http://www.iwapeterborough.org.uk The Broads Society - http://www.broads-society.org.uk The Australian Canal Society - http://www.auscanal.org.au/ British Waterways/Waterscape - http://www.waterscape.com Waterways Trust - http://www.thewaterwaystrust.org.uk DEFRA Dept. for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - http://www.defra.gov.uk The Inland Waterways Association is a non-profit distribution company limited by guarantee. Registered Office; Island House, Moor Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire. HP5 1WA Tel: 01494 783453 Web: www.waterways.org.uk Registered in England No. 612245. Registered as a Charity No. 212342
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