Archive for June, 2011
Sunday, June 12th, 2011
The DEFRA consultation on moving BW to charity status ends on 30 June. Please respond giving your views on whether BW is fit to become a charity. The responses will be considered when the Ministerial Order for the Statutory Transfer of BW to a charity goes through Parliament. It’s extremely important that all the issues get onto the table in the DEFRA consultation as there won’t be another consultation.
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Tags: bona fide navigation, British Waterways, Byelaws, charity status, DEFRA consultation, traveller's rights, Waterways Act 1995
Posted in A-Featured Articles, BW Policy News and FOI Act Requests, Continuous Cruisers, News, Resources, The Law | 7 Comments »
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Jenkyn Knill has contacted us to say that as of 1st July 2011 Hampton Wharf services will no longer be available for general use. Because of the age of the sewer and associated problems, Jenks has decided that the pump out needs to be moved to a different location. Please contact him if you have any queries.
Tags: Bathampton, liveaboards
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Tuesday 14 June 7.30 in the Marquee, Barge Inn, Honey Street.
To update boaters about BW’s intentions towards liveaboards, BW’s move to charity status and other recent developments. Organised by boaters.
Contact 07928 078208 or email info@boatingcommunity.org.uk
Tags: DEFRA consultation, liveaboards, Local Mooring Strategy, meeting
Posted in Continuous Cruisers, Mooring Strategy Committee, News | No Comments »
Monday, June 6th, 2011
Woodworker available for all jobs, from doors and windows, lining out to furniture and full fitouts. Cheap rates and good service. Trained and experienced wooden boatbuilder for those with wooden boats! Present and past clients include RLL Boats, Trickett Boats, SS Great Britain and Underfall Yard, Bristol.
Ring Max on 0777 257 0025.
Tags: Lifestyle
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