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Ryeford Double Lock by Paul Strudwick
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Content From the Editor From the Regional Chairman Good Memories Festival Awards Day Out New Adventures Wendover Arm Trust
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Essex Waterways Update Page 10 Crick Boat Show Page 13 Sea Otter Gathering Page 15 Social Events Page 17 Just for Fun Page 19 Branch Committee Page 19
From The Editor The summer sun is slowly dropping to the horizon and there is a chill in the mornings. Having managed to resist putting the central heating on, I can feel the need creeping closer. The recent high winds have started to pull at the amber and bronze clothing of the trees, starting to dislodge the leaves on their final dance to the ground. With the ground starting to get muddy, those extra pair of shoes in the back of the car are needed after that walk along the tow path has been completed. It is one of the best times of the year to see the vistas along the Navigation. I hope that I will see some of you on your wanders. We have had a good mixture of articles (over the previous quarters editions) offering a small insight into the some of the memberships visits and trips on the canals and waterways. I would like to thank everyone, regular and new, for their inputs We would still like to increase our contributors to this Newsletter. Please make time to look out your photos, articles and ideas and send them in for our next Newsletter. Last inputs for Winter Newsletter 21/12/2018. Tell us about your own waterway experiences, your holiday or send in ‘Readers Photos.’ For those on e-mail please send your input to chelmsford.news@waterways.org.uk Those without just give me a call to arrange for collection. 07837 576464.
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From The Regional Chairman This year my wife and I decided to move our boat from Essex up to Rugby. Having done that we then went to St Neots to this year’s Festival of Water. The combined trips won us two of the Associations awards; for the longest trip to the festival and the most locks on the way to the festival!! We will hold these until next year’s festival which is being held in our Region at Waltham Abbey. It is great news that we are to host next year’s IWA Festival of Water, on the Lee Navigation at Waltham Abbey, over the bank holiday weekend of the 24th - 26th August 2019. The site is on the opposite side of the river from the Olympic White Water Rafting centre and the event is being sponsored by Lee Valley Park. As always we are looking for more sponsors to support the event. If you know of anyone who would like to get involved in that way please give them my contact details or ask them to contact the office at Chesham. The event is going to mean lots more work for the Lee & Stort Branch but I do hope you can pitch in and give us a hand as well. I will let you have more details as to how you can help as I get to understand what is required. Let’s all work together to make this the best Festival of Water ever and show the rest of the Association what London can do!
With a great fanfare on the 25th of June the Canal and River Trust announced their new London Mooring Strategy. To be honest I found it a bit disappointing. There was lots of ‘like to do’ things for some time in the future but the only new commitments were to four new water points and three new waste facilities. Of the new waste facilities one is replacing one removed some years ago due to vandalism and another is really an upgrade of an existing facility. Finally, of course, they are going to install new signage. The publication of their strategy did make your region committee stop and ask, “What is our Vision for the future of London waterways?” We are now working on that and hopefully will be in a position to offer some ideas soon. In the meantime if you have any ideas please have a chat with your branch chairman.
Attached photo is shows Steve Bragger accepting the Tiller Pin Trophy, on behalf of Lee Valley Park. The Tiller Pin Trophy is handed on to the next year’s venue, at each Festival of water.
Paul Strudwick London Region Chair Person https://www.facebook.com/iwalondon/ and at paul@greenboater on twitter
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Good Memories on the Canals I read the Summer 2018 Newsletter article from Chris Chandler and it brought back many good memories, both of the Bridgenorth and Worcester and the River Serven. I first discovered Bridgenorth in 1972 when, during a teaching course in Wolverhampton, a colleague and I decided that we would use a study day to explore the area rather than study. What a find. After exploring the upper town we drove down to the lower level and discovered the railway station, with lots of steam locomotives and carriages being worked on. We asked if we could have a look and were beckoned onto the site. We just wandered around unaccompanied, no hard hats, no high viz jackets. Ah, innocent trustworthy days. During the course an organised trip was made to The Royal Worcester Porcelain factory. I have great memories of the workers exercising such skills decorating their wares. I still have a two egg coddlers I purchased there. On a few years and I was working with adults with learning difficulties in Chelmsford, where it was customary to organise holidays. Usually it was camping or to a holiday camp. I decided to be a little more adventurous and, with another member of staff, organised a narrowboat from Ivor, up the Grand Union Canal. I recall that, being completely green, when we got to the first lock we moored for the night and asked the crew of a passing boat in the morning if we could travel with them, for them to show us how to pass through. Biting the bullet, I decided to be more adventurous, so planned to do the Stourport Ring. Hiring a 12 berth boat from Alvechurch, our party consisted of one other member of staff, two volunteers, and 8 clients. We travelled through Birmingham, calling into the Black Country Museum for a pint in the Bottle and Glass, and tour, then onto Stourbridge and a visit to the glass factory. We moored in Kidderminster and hailed (no mobile phones then) taxis to take us to the Severn Valley Railway. Lunch at the station, then a return steam train trip to Bridgenorth. Venturing on we arrived at Stourport-on-Severn, where we moored in the first basin. We needed to pump out but delayed it to the next day. What a mistake. The rain poured down, the wind blew hard; what a job getting over to the dock. We finally did it, took on water, then locked down onto the river. The trip down river went well. Nice to have locks we didn’t have to do ourselves., then into sight came Worcester Cathedral. I did have a concern about turning into the Diglis lock at the start of the Birmingham and Worcester Canal but all went well. We wanted to visit Worcester but all moorings in the city were taken. We eventually moored near a public house on the outskirts, which turned out to be a good move. We were well looked after by the landlord and his wife, our visit to the city was most enjoyable. The journey back to Alvechurch was hard (lots of locks) but really enjoyable. Subsequently, holiday trips from work included the Black Country Ring, trips from Rugby to Aynaho, and Oxford to Braunston, Harlow through London to Little Venice (return). My wife and I did various trips with friends, including return from Wales to Chester, to Llangollen, the Cheshire, Huddersfield and Warwick Rings and the Leeds / Liverpool Canal from Sowerby Bridge.
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Good Memories on the Canals (cont) My one other memory of Worcester was at an IWA Waterways Festival there, although we didn’t leave the site too often as the ground was a little soft. We had taken our caravan and arrived at the entrance, only to find that the organisers were waiting for temporary roadways to arrive. We parked the van and went out for provisions, fearing that we might not be able to once on our pitch. Mud is an endearing memory of IWA Festivals. Unfortunately very limited mobility now makes the thought of going on the canals a no no, but I have my memories. Dale Wyatt
Festival Awards
Janine and Paul Strudwick (London Region Chairman) with Association awards for longest trip and most locks trophies
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Day Out The Association’s 59th Annual General Meeting took place on 29th September in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. As I had to be there in my role as a Trustee, Janine and I took the opportunity to have a look round at the area and the restoration work on the Thames and Severn Canal and the nearby Ebley Mill.
In addition to the AGM, the morning meeting included a presentation by WRG chair, Mike Palmer, on the launch of a new report on the value of Waterways in Progress. Ebley Mill is one of the several case studies detailed in the report, an area transformed as part of ÂŁ115m of investment to excavate the canal, build 550 new houses and create over 770 jobs.
In the afternoon we took a walk along part of the 6 miles of canal that has been restored to navigable standard. We then took a tour round Ebley Mill, a grade 2 listed building, built on the side of the canal in 1820-23. It has been described as perhaps the finest example of a stone built mill in the country and is now used as Stroud Council Offices. Paul Strudwick
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New Adventures Our Pyrford Marina contract was due for renewal at the end March, but we had decided to move Bueno Vita to Crick Marina at the end of the contract. Considering the time of year, we had to think about possible navigation closures due to maintenance and rainfall levels, especially on the River Wey and River Thames, the time needed off work, unpredictable weather and costs of short term licences for the rivers, so we had decided to book a boat mover. The haulage quote was good (compared to our time and costs) so we booked for the Tuesday before Easter 2018. The Saturday before the move we packed everything in the boat ready for transfer to the jeep, as the boat needed to be as light as possible for the boat trailer. On the Tuesday, when the alarm sounded at 4 am, memories of our early Limehouse trip came to mind. We needed the early start to meet the Boat Mover at 8am at Pyrford, and the M25 can be unpredictable on commuter mornings. Arriving at the Marina we transferred all our packing into the jeep, the top box and the box trailer. The plank & pole from the roof we put inside the boat, wedged with some cushions which also held the fridge door shut, just as the Boat Mover arrived - early. Having previously asked for the slipway to be clear for the move we were surprised to see two cruisers moored there blocking our way. One cruiser was occupied. The owner appeared in his pyjamas as he could hear us talking, he was happy for us to untie his boat and move it back. We also moved the other empty cruiser. Then, with John on the boat, me on land and the boat mover in the water in chest high waders, Bueno Vita was guided onto the underwater trailer. It took three attempts to get the correct position, then out she came on the trailer. Pausing at the edge while her water ballast drained out. John then removed the fenders, and she was strapped securely on the trailer, ready to go. We moved the cruisers back as they were before we left.
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New Adventures (cont) All set for the journey. The boat mover left first, taking the longer route to avoid a narrow weightrestricted bridge. We went five minutes later, taking the shorter route, towing our box trailer. It was a straightforward trip with the 'sat nav' for our journey to North Kilworth Wharf, where we had booked the use of their slipway for the re-launch of Bueno Vita. Once there I walked up to the road, to await our boat, armed with the camera to take pics of Bueno Vita on the road 50 mph boating. I didn't have to wait long before she appeared, and clicked away.
It was a narrow slipway and the trailer only just fit. Bueno Vita was soon back in the water where her water ballast refilled. The staff at the Wharf were were very friendly and helpful; they were happy for us to transfer all our belongings back onto the boat and have a late lunch. We filled with diesel at the Wharf. They even allowed us to leave the jeep and trailer there overnight, so we went for a short cruise to charge the batteries and heat the water, going as far as Welford Junction, turning and mooring at Bridge 42 for the night.
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New Adventures (cont) The next day, Good Friday, was a cold dry, windy morning. We headed down the seven wide Buckby Locks and moored at Weedon Bec for the night as the rain started again, treating ourselves to a meal in a local pub. Having turned for the return journey, and heading back we moored at Bridge 18 to explore The Heart of the Shires shopping village. Then, stopping again to look in the Anchor Cottage Craft Shop at Buckby Locks, which was an Aladdin’s Cave. Soon after we moored at Norton Junction for the night. On Easter Sunday we ascended the Watford Locks before entering a rather murky, misty and still wet Crick Tunnel. It was very eerie and took a while to clear, not easy to navigate in the gloom. We then entered Crick Marina for instructions for our allocated berth in our new boating home. It had been an epic few days, boat moving at 50mph, cruising at 3mph, sun, wind, rain, and chilly wind over the early Easter time. We did cut short our time due to the weather and coping with three little white dogs. But we did achieve what we had set out to do in moving Bueno Vita. We even had time to enjoy an Easter Egg. Stephanie Mason & John Grieve
Wendover Arm Trust - Grand Draw 2018 Well here we are again...... As the Promoter of the WAT Grand Draw 2018 I would like to thank all the Chelmsford Branch members for their generous support this year. It has been a bit hectic in as much as the circulation of tickets to the IWA membership was hampered at the start. I have always dealt with the Committees and Editors directly and received generous support. This year, H.O. decided, with little notice, that it is no longer possible to add the Draw tickets to Branch magazines. However, Chelmsford Branch members beat the ban..... Hence, a BIG thank you. The prizes have all been despatched - I’m sure there is a CM post code winner but all the winners are named on the www.wendoverarmtrust.co.uk website. The restoration of the Arm continues despite our ‘Executive’ digger driver and Deputy Restoration Director moving to Devon where he expects a little more peace and quiet. The position has been filled already with a seamless changeover . All the news on the WAT website. Another factor that has galloped up on the Trust is the matter of the ‘infill’, but I will not extend my ‘thank you’ note to that sort of detail, but you all will understand – it will cost more money.
Thank you all for supporting the restoration Michael Wright.
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Essex Waterways Update Since my last update work continued at Little Baddow Mill sluice to rebuild the access bridges over the sluice and remove plant and equipment from the site. The sectional pontoon was dismantled so that it could be taken downstream to Heybridge Basin for locking out into the River Blackwater and return to Maldon.
During the following weeks EWL lengthsmen spent their time catching up on regular maintenance jobs including repairs, clearing weed and cutting back overhanging trees. This included work at Ulting Church to clear a space on the Navigation bank so that a wedding party could be collected by boat after the ceremony and taken upstream to Smugglers Barn for their reception. On the wedding day in July Chelmer Cruises trip boats VICTORIA and ALBERT were chartered for the wedding, together with Blackwater Boats BLACKWATER DAWN.
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Essex Waterways Update (cont) During the week after the wedding ALBERT was moved downstream to Heybridge Basin where it will be re-painted and prepared for trip boat operation there next year. At the end of July we hosted a Waterway Recovery Group Canal Camp which was accommodated on the HAYBAY barge at Heybridge Basin. During their week visit the volunteers undertook work on footpath bridges above Cuton and at Hoe Mill. At Cuton the footpath bridge (FP29) crossing the Navigation was cleaned down using EWL’s work barge JULIE as a platform. Some steelwork repairs were undertaken by EWL and it was then repainted by the volunteers.
At Hoe Mill old deck covering was removed from ‘the horse bridge’ on the tow path and new resin surface panels installed. Our thanks go to our WRG volunteers for these two successfully completed repair projects.
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Essex Waterways Update (cont) Also at Hoe Mill, Essex County Council has undertaken work to re-open a ‘missing’ section of public footpath. The tow path upstream of ‘the horse bridge’ is FP33 and this previously continued downstream alongside the River Chelmer and the weir rather than beside the lock cut where the tow path is FP14. It continued eastwards to connect with The Causeway. This route had been inaccessible for as long as I can remember. ECC has now cleared the path, installed new bridge crossings and created a diversion so that it connects to FP24 and Little London Lane in Woodham Walter. Reopening connections onto the Navigation is a sign of the increasing use of the tow path by the public.
Another tow path improvement has been completed between Chapmans Bridge and the Maldon bypass bridge. This section adjoins Elms Farm Park and is a bridleway which can be used for cycling, it is well used in conjunction with the park. Cooperation from Maldon District Council enabled surfacing material supplied by Essex County Council and plant to be brought to site through the park. EWL lengthsmen and volunteers cleared the tow path and laid the new surface. Funding for plant hire for the project came from the Tesco Community Grant Scheme – do you remember voting for this project with your Tesco tokens? There remains a length of tow path from the bypass bridge to the Tesco bridge that would benefit from surface improvements and this may well be the subject of a future project, especially if funding assistance can be achieved.
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Essex Waterways Update (cont) At the top end of the Navigation mooring bollards have been installed on the Waterfront Place frontage so that boats no longer have to tie to the railings. This work has been undertaken by Taylor Wimpey as part of their redevelopment of the area. Also at Springfield Basin planning consent has been approved for the change of use of the three unoccupied office barge moorings on the Springfield Barges pontoon to residential moorings. Further work is planned at Springfield Basin this winter with the completion of the rebuilding of the wharf wall at Cressy Quay. Funding for this has been provided through a Section 106 Planning Agreement with an adjoining development. New lock gates have been made for Beeleigh Lock which has suffered badly from leakage recently, making it difficult to use. The dates for installing these have still to be finalised as we await the contractor availability. This project is being funded by Essex & Suffolk Water through the Hanningfield Water Order 1950. Roy Chandler Crick Boat Show 2018 We travelled to the boat on the Friday in readiness for the Crick Boat Show over the May Bank Holiday weekend. On Saturday morning by the time we heard the loud speakers announcing the opening of the show, the damp start had given way to sunshine. John and I went for a wander starting with the stands along the quayside, where we came across the Varnish Man, who happened to be selling off some melamine mugs. We bought the whole lot for use at our Branch Social Meetings (to replace disposable plastic ones). We then went through to the show village area, with stalls, marquees, boats and an entertainment area. So much to see and something for everyone. At the food court we were spoilt for choice in choosing a takeaway for lunch, taking it back to our boat and checking in on the dogs. Returning to the show with the dogs we went round the rest of the show, bumping into fellow boaters from Pyrford, and then later catching up with Chris from Tingdene who had sold us Bueno Vita. The CRT marquee was busy with activities. We looked at the fish in the tanks and I collected some of the visitor attraction leaflets.
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Crick Boat Show 2018 (cont) That evening we listened to 'Dizzy Lizzy' Tribute Band from the boat - we didn't need to go any closer they were loud. Our night’s sleep was interrupted at 2am by a thunderstorm. It took a long time to get back to sleep. Sunday was lovely, sunny and dry with a slight breeze. Our friends from home arrived just after 10am. I met them at the gates and they came to Bueno Vita for coffee and cake.With our dogs we went on a booked slot on Trip Boat 'Foxy' which our friends enjoyed. We then left them to explore the show at their leisure. On our way back to the boat we bought a new ladder/plank combo for our boat as our current one is so heavy (I can't lift it off the roof), so no good in an emergency. We had a relaxing afternoon. Our friends popped back for afternoon tea before heading off to the hotel to prepare for our evening out. Another thunderstorm, lightning and torrential rain, leaving a lot of water on the roads. The storm stopped as we headed out to meet our friends at the Wharf Inn, Welford. After a lovely meal we all headed back to the Show for the evening entertainment: Revival the Tribute to Abba. John popped back to the boat to change from shoes to boots and brought my wellies so I could change out of my ankle boots. Good job as the entertainment marquee was like a quagmire. The rain had washed off all the metal walkways between the stands and gone straight into the entertainment marquee. With festival goers packed in like sardines the ground had become a muddy mess. Our men stayed at a table outside with the drinks while Karen and I went in to see the band in our wellies and dresses. Dancing was tricky as you could not move your feet due them sticking in the mud. Everyone had a brilliant time and Abba were fabulous. When we eventually came out of the marquee the men had had their own entertainment, the security dealing with some youthful high jinks. Our friends headed home Monday, having thoroughly enjoyed the show. Karen had done some canal rose painting on plant pots in the CRT marquee and was really chuffed with them. We had another wander to take some photos and see the floating exhibits, Historic Narrowboats Raymond, Nutfield, Sculptor, Dover and Sagitta. We also went and had a look in the VIP Marquee Tea Room with its lovely Welsh Dressers.
It really is a well organised and fabulous show, with so much to see and do. Excellent entertainment throughout the three days. Seminars well attended with standing room only in some. We were successful with our purchases and we saw lots of friendly happy people enjoying all on offer at the show. The weekend also gave us the opportunity to meet and chat to fellow Crick moorers who were also staying on their boats for the weekend. Stephanie Mason & John Grieve 14
Sea Otter Gathering June 2018 Part of our June holiday included attending the Sea Otter Gathering. These are held in alternate years at different locations, usually over three days with the option to stay longer or go off on a convoy trip together. We had moored below the two Warwick Locks where two other Sea Otters were moo:ed on the Thursday afternoon. On the Friday morning John washed our boat, our fellow moorers had already done theirs. As we prepared to navigate the locks another Sea Otter appeared so all four of us went through the locks together.
Above the locks we took a sharp left into the Saltisford Arm. It is narrow up the arm due to moored boats on both sides. Two-thirds of the way up is the winding hole where we all winded and then reversed up and onto the visitor moorings, with some hilarity watching each others techniques. Due to limited space we were breasting up; we were lucky to have a landside berth, making it easier coping with three dogs on and off our boat. We were the 'newbies' of the gathering but everyone was very welcoming. We knew one couple who we had been moored near to at Pyrford and some other boaters we had met and chatted to en route. After lunch we had a wander into Warwick, seeing some lovely old buildings and the top of the castle. We got some Christmas presents from the gifts displayed in the Tourist Information Centre. In the evening we all gathered together with our dogs and drinks, to chat and get to know each other and go over plans for the weekend. On the Saturday morning there was a 'bring and buy sale' raising money for charity. Later we went and got some shopping for the BBQ that evening. During the afternoon we visited some of the other boats. A couple of them have installed secondary glazing, which makes a huge difference at the start and end of the season, combating condensation, something we will be looking to do having seen others. We were amazed at the differences of all the fit outs and how others have cleverly made adaptations. Some of the group came and had a look at ours and saw our adaptions. Several were interested in our aerial, a Moonraker which has worked well for us, and we had a signal at the gathering where others did not. For the BBQ we all took our own meat, bread and drink and also took something for sharing, (this worked really well). The entertainment was a member of the BCN Society who sang some rhyming songs. They were very clever and he encouraged us to join in with the chorus of some. A very jolly evening.
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Sea Otter Gathering June 2018 (cont) Sunday morning and more boat visiting and chatting; everyone is so friendly. Soon it was time to head off to 'The Cape of Good Hope', which overlooks the locks, for Sunday lunch, where we had a room reserved for our group. As we had to leave the gathering straight after the meal we had decided to take our boat down the two locks and moor for the meal. Two of the other boats were doing the same so we all left together. We also gained some passengers so lots of lock crew! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the company. After photographing the group we said our goodbyes and headed back for Crick.
The Saltisford Arm is a lovely and secure place to moor, with good facilities including electric hook up if wanted (done on paid electric cards). There is a charge for mooring, but the first night of each visit is free if you are a member. There are grassy areas, picnic benches, communal areas, BBQs and it is lovely for the dogs (very clean), with a local wood for exploring. There is a large Sainsbury's nearby, which is only 10-15 minute walk from the town centre. We joined The Saltisford Canal Trust as we hope to come back to this lovely area. So if you are passing this area spare some time to visit the 'Arm'.
Stephanie Mason & John Grieve
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Social Events 2018 / 2019 Thursday November 8th 2018 Malcolm Case – The History of Navigation at Sea
Thursday December 13th 2018 Christmas Social Quiz and bring and share finger buffet
Thursday January 10th 2019 Dr Colm Lanigan – The work of Mercy Ships The world’s largest charity hospital ship, the Africa Mercy and the dedicated volunteers who provide free medical treatments in countries that lack healthcare services. Dr Lanigan is a semi-retired consultant anaesthetist who has been working abroad with Mercy Ships to “help bring hope and healing” to some of the world’s poorest who need access to safe, affordable surgery.
Thursday February 14th 2019 John Pomfret – The story of Braunston, canal age transport hub John will talk about the history of canals in and around Braunston, Northamptonshire. The history of the canal age, the railway age and the motorway age. The talk describes the effects on Braunston of the arrival of the Oxford Canal and the later Grand Junction Canal and the many subsequent changes arising from the rise and fall of freight traffic and the development of leisure use. Although the talk concentrates on Braunston, it includes many references to the wider history of the narrow canal system of the south Midlands.
Thursday March 14th 2019 Branch AGM followed by Martin Wade – The work of The Mersea Lifeboats Martin is the Lifeboat Operations Manager at West Mersea The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. They provide, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the UK and Ireland, and a seasonal lifeguard service. With lifeboats, lifeguards, safety advice and flood rescue, they are committed to saving lives. Mersea is one of the first inshore lifeboat stations and has been in operation since 1963. Its inshore lifeboat, Just George, is a B class Atlantic 85, which arrived on station in 2014.
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Social Events 2018 / 2019 (cont) Thursday April 11th 2019 Athina Beckett - The Buckingham Canal Society The Society is currently restoring the canal towards a navigable state and to provide wildlife habitats, cycle ways and routes for walkers along the restored towpath. The restored canal will re-establish a lost link in the national waterways network, and the project will be part of the green infrastructure of the region, creating connections between existing wildlife habitats and creating aquatic and wetland habitats for endangered species. Additionally, it will offer a potentially valuable tool for use alongside other flood management initiatives. Thursday May 9th 2019 Talk and Speaker to be advised Other Social Events We were hoping to visit JS Wright & Son (makers of Cricket Bats from Willow grown on the C &BN) at Gt Leighs but unfortunately due to the very stringent Health and Safety regulations they now have to adhere to they have ceased all tours of their Yard. One of the problems of opening out of working hours is the safety precautions they have to undertake, added to which unless the Yard is working it is not particularly interesting. The Directors have said how sorry they are about this as they have had a long association with the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation going back fifty-eight years! Sunday 5th May 2019- IWA Canalway Cavalcade Little Venice We are hoping to arrange a coach to the Cavalcade. This would be coach only with admission fees and any other items to be paid as required by members / non-members going on the trip. The plan would be to pick up at Witham, Chelmsford and Brentwood and arrive about lunchtime. The afternoon would be spent at the festival and we would leave after the illuminated boat procession in the evening. There would be time for an evening meal in the area. Plans are provisional at this time. Coach sizes are for 22 or 49 and costs will depend on numbers wishing to go. Please register your interest with our social secretary Rebecca Loader. rebecca.loader@waterways.org.uk Visit to Boat builder / repairer We are hoping to make a visit to the workshop of Katie Cole in Southminster who repairs mainly fiberglass boats but sometimes wooden ones as well. This would be followed by lunch at possibly the Royal Corinthians Yacht club or another Burnham Restaurant. The visit is subject to Health and Safety approval / risk assessment / appropriate insurance cover from Head Office. More information to follow. Venue The Galleywood Heritage Centre, The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 8TR 7.45pm for 8.00pm All Welcome!
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Just For Fun SUDOKU Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3 x 3 block contains the numbers one to nine (1 - 9) 4 6
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Branch Committee If you have any topics or subject that you wish to bring to the committees attention please use the contact details below Molly Beard:
Chairman
molly.beard@waterways.org.uk
John Gale:
Vice Chairman & Treasurer.
24 Longleaf Drive, Braintree CM7 1XS
Paul Strudwick:
London Region Chairman.
Paul.strudwick@waterways.org.uk
Chris Chandler:
Secretary.
Chris.chandler@waterways.org.uk
Roy Chandler:
Planning and Conservation.
Roy.chandler@waterways.org.uk
John Carlaw:
Newsletter and Membership.
Chelmsford.news@waterways.org.uk John.carlaw@waterways.org.uk
Dennis Padfield:
Publicity.
dennis.padfield@waterways.org.uk
Stephanie Mason: Refreshments.
None
Kirsten Smith:
Youth.
None
Rebecca Loader
Social Secretary
rebecca.loader@waterways.org.uk
Adam Wyllie:
Branch Web Editor.
Adam.wyllie@waterways.org.uk
IWA Chelmsford Web Address
http://www.waterways.org.uk/chelmsford
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