Archive for June, 2011

Only 13 days to respond to BW charity consultation

Friday, June 17th, 2011

There are only 13 days left to respond to the DEFRA consultation on the New Waterways Charity. It ends on 30th June. If you plan to respond, below is one boater’s response which may provide some inspiration in answering the questions. You can download it. It’s always better to respond to consultations in your own words, as duplicate responses may carry less weight. If you have any thoughts about the consultation that you want to share, please comment here.

Here’s the sample responseResponse to BW Charity consultation

Paul Davies Solicitor issues news release

Friday, June 17th, 2011

Stone King, the solicitor who represented Paul Davies, has issued the news release below on its web site.

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Deadline June 30th to respond to BW charity consultation!

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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Jenks facilities to close

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.

Watch out for The One Show, BBC, 9 June

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Boaters on the K and A were interviewed by BBC’s The One Show recently. The interview is due to be broadcast on BBC1 on Thursday 9 June at 7pm.

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Important Boaters’ Meeting, Honey Street

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

K and A Pilot Partnership Board update

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Andrew Harry, a liveaboard boater who is on the Kennet and Avon Pilot Waterway Partnership Board, sent this report following the second meeting that he attended.

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Wooden boat builder available

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.

 

Minutes of boaters meeting, 24 May, Bradford on Avon

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Here are the minutes from the Boaters’ Meeting on Tues May 24th 2011 in the Georgian Lodge, Bradford on Avon.

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