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The following is a list of waterway related events taking place within approximately 50 miles of Southampton. Hopefully you can find something to interest you. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the correctness of this information, please check with the listed contact who will be glad to supply further details of that event. If YOU know of an event taking place that should be in this list then please contact the Web Site Manager.
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| Time | Organiser | Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 May 2012 | Southampton CS | There will be NO May Meeting as the hall is reserved for use as a polling station | Angela Rose: 02380 675312 Email: info@apas-engineering.com |
| Sat-Mon 5-7 May 2012 | Byfleet Boat Club | Weyside 2012 - live entertainment, competitions, variety of stalls, BarBQ, boat jumble and Bric-a-brac. The New Inn, Send, GU23 7EN (TQ017560). | Byfleet Boat Club: 07500 718262 |
| Mon 7 May 2012 10.30am | Wilts & Berks CT | Sponsored walk (5 miles) starting from Chippenham Market Place, SN15 3HF(ST921732) to the Bell, Lacock, much along the canal towpath. Entry is just £4 per family/group. Sponsorship is optional. More details: http://www.wbct.org.uk/branches/melksham-calne-and-chippenham/news/950-mcc-branch-sponsored-walk | Peter Williams: 01249 652248 Email: peter.williams@wbct.org.uk |
| Tue 15 May 2012 7.30 for 7.45pm | Kennet & Avon CT (Reading Br) / IWA Reading & Guildford | "A Tale of Two Steamers" - Roddy McKee talks about the 'Waverley' & 'Kingswear Castle'. The Grange Free Church Hall, Circuit Lane, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3HD (SU691719) | John or Pam Swift: 01189 415540 Email: swift.john21@gmail.com |
| Wed 16 May 2012 10.00 for 10.30am | Cotswold CT | Wildlife Walk (2 hours) along the Stroudwater Navigation from Bonds Mill to Ryeland Double Lock returning along River Frome. Meet at Café at The Mill in the Bonds Mill Trading Estate, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, GL10 3RF (SO793052). Park in car park close to lift bridge. | Cotswold Canals Trust Office: 01453 752568 Email: mail@cotswoldcanals.com |
| Wed 16 May 2012 6.30-8.30pm | Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail Project | Mills and Meadows Guided Walk - a 3 mile circular walk led by project leader Polly Whyte. Meet at St Catherine's Hill car park on Garnier Road, Winchester (SU483280).Suggested donation: £2. | Polly Whyte: 01489 774413 Email: pollyw@hwt.org.uk |
| Thu 17 May 2012 10.00am | Wey & Arun CT | 4 mile circular walk from the Bat and Ball, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, RH14 0EH (TQ060267) visiting parts of the canal. NB: There are many stiles on this walk and a short section will be on fast road. Meet in pub car park. Please check permission if you intend to park in the pub car park. | WACT Office: 01403 752403 Email: office@weyandarun.co.uk Web: www.weyandarun.co.uk |
| Thu 17 May 2012 7.30pm | IWA Salisbury Group | "European Locks, Lifts & Structures". Ron and Myra Glover will show slides and explain the function of many of these structures found on the European waterways. The Green Dragon, Old Road, Alderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3AR (SU182274). | Ron & Myra Glover: 01722 710322 Email: glover3@gotadsl.co.uk or Jon Van de Geer: 01722 412841 |
| Sat 19 May 2012 10.30am-3.00pm | Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail Project | Big Day Out at St Caths. Join us in celebrating 100 years of The Wildlife Trusts at our Family Fun Day. Learn about our vision for a living landscape across the Itchen Valley and South Downs. Activities include guided walks, trails, bug hunts, wool spinning, hurdle making. Refreshments available. Park at the St Catherine's Park and Ride a short walk from the reserve SO23 9NP (SU483280). | Polly Whyte: 01489 774413 Email: pollyw@hwt.org.uk |
| Sun 20 May 2012 10.00am | Somersetshire Coal CS | Walk - Paulton Basin and the Dry Dock. Meet:Paulton Sewage Works, Paulton BS39 6JU (ST654576). | Derrick Hunt: 01225 863066 Email: derrickjohnhunt@btinternet.com |
| Sun 20 May 2012 | Wey & Arun CT | Pulborough to Pallingham Cruise. The aim of this cruise is to demonstrate each year that there is a right of navigation. Further details and entry form: www.weyandarun.co.uk/PulboroughPallinghamRally2012Form.pdf | John Taylor-Cram: 02392 250463 Email: tractor1936@btinternet.com |
| Sat-Mon 2-4 Jun 2012 | Cotswold CT | Stroud on Water Festival incorporating the IWA National Trailboat Festival. Marling School Playing Field, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HE (SO838052). Tickets: £5.00 adult, £2.00 child 5 to 17. | Web: www.stroudonwater.org.uk Email: info@stroudonwater.org.uk |
| Thu 7 Jun 2012 7.45pm | Southampton CS | Peter Boyce's talk on the wooden narrowboat "Lucy" built in 1953. Chilworth Parish Hall, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7JZ. (SU410184). | Angela Rose: 02380 675312 Email: info@apas-engineering.com |
| Fri 8 Jun 2012 10.00-11.00am | Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail Project | Story Walk: The King of the River. A walk along the Itchen Navigation at Allbrook following some of the animals who thrive along this waterway. Suitable for children aged 4 to 10 accompanied by adults. Meet outside the Ham Farm Pub, Twyford Road, SO50 4LF (SU456207). Street parking is available nearby. Suggested donation: £2 per child. | Polly Whyte: 01489 774413 Email: pollyw@hwt.org.uk |
| Fri 8 Jun 2012 2.00-3.00pm | Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail Project | Story Walk: The Day the Barges Came. A walk along the Itchen Navigation at Mansbridge going back to a time when barges ruled these waters. Suitable for children aged 4 to 10, accompanied by adults. Meet by the river at Woodmill Lane, next to the car park (SU440151). Booking essential. Suggested donation: £2 per child. | Polly Whyte: 01489 774413 Email: pollyw@hwt.org.uk |
| Sun 10 Jun 2012 | Wey & Arun CT | 40th Annual Poddle Sponsored Walk. Start at North Hall, Loxwood, Sussex, RH14 0SF (TQ038319). Details and sponsorship form from http://www.weyandarun.co.uk/PoddleForm2012-s.pdf | Joanne & Kevin Holcombe: 01483 418195 Email: poddle@weyandarun.co.uk |
| Sun 10 Jun 2012 10.00am-5.00pm | Rotary Club of Chichester Priory | The Chichester Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge 2012. The Rotary Club and CancerWise are holding Dragon Boat races at Chichester Canal Basin, PO19 8DT (SU859041) to raise money for local charities. | www.chichesterdragonboats.org.uk |
| Sat 16 Jun 2012 | Kennet & Avon CT and Reading Borough Council | Reading Water Fest. Chestnut Walk, Reading, RG1 3AH (SU720734). | John or Pam Swift (K&ACT): 01189 415540 Email: swift.john21@gmail.com |
| Sun 17 Jun 2012 10.00am | Somersetshire Coal CS | Walk - Aqueduct to Viaduct. Meet: Brassknocker Bottom, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7JD (ST781621). | Mike Chapman: 01225 426948 Email: mike@chapman76.fsnet.co.uk |
| Wed 20 Jun 2012 10.00am | Wey & Arun CT | 3½ mile circular walk from the Sir Roger Tichborne, RH14 0QS (TQ036333) visiting parts of the canal including Southlands Lock current-ly under restoration. Meet in pub car park. Please check permission if you intend to park in the pub car park. Towpath can be very muddy. | WACT Office: 01403 752403 Email: office@weyandarun.co.uk Web: www.weyandarun.co.uk |
| Wed 20 Jun 2012 10.00 for 10:30am | Cotswold CT | Wildlife Walk (2 hours) along the Stroudwater Navigation from Bonds Mill to Ryeland Double Lock returning along River Frome. Meet at Café at The Mill in the Bonds Mill Trading Estate, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, GL10 3RF (SO793052). Park in car park close to lift bridge. | Cotswold Canals Trust Office: 01453 752568 Email: mail@cotswoldcanals.com |
| Sat 23 Jun 2012 7.30pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Can You Keep a Secret?' Fleet Football Club, Calthorpe Park, Fleet, GU51 5FA (SU803535). Refreshments available. | Tel: 01252 617364 |
| Sun 24 Jun 2012 2.30pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Losing the Plot.' Eyot Centre, Wargrave Road, Henley on Thames, RG9 3JD (SU770820). Bring own picnic and chairs. | Web: www.henleyallotments.org.uk |
| Mon 25 Jun 2012 7.30pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Losing the Plot.' The Rowbarge, Station Road, Woolhampton, Reading, RG7 5SH (SU572664). Food and refreshments available. | Tel: 0118 9712213 Web: www.rowbarge.hcpr.co.uk |
| Wed 27 Jun 2012 7.30pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Can You Keep a Secret?' The Bounty, Bourne End, Bucks, SL8 5RG (SU890871). Food and Refreshments available. | Tel: 01628 520056 |
| Thu 28 Jun 2012 7.30pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Losing the Plot.' The Two Brewers, St Peter Street, Marlow, SL7 1NQ (SU851862). Food and drink available. | Tel: 01628 484140 Web: www.twobrewersmarlow.com |
| Fri 29 Jun 2012 7.30pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Can You Keep a Secret?' The Rowbarge, Station Rd, Woolhampton, Reading, RG7 5SH (SU572664). Food and refreshments available. | Tel: 0118 9712213 Web: www.rowbarge.hcpr.co.uk |
| Sun 1 Jul 2012 6.00pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Losing the Plot.' Forbury Gardens, The Forbury, Reading, RG1 3EJ (SU718736). Bring your own picnics, chairs and blankets. | Tel: 0118 9390771 |
| Mon 2 Jul 2012 7.30pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Can You Keep a Secret?' The St George and Dragon, High St, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8HY (SU785788). Food and refreshments available. | Tel: 0118 9404474 Web: www.stgeorgeanddragon.co.uk |
| Wed 4 Jul 2012 7.00pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Can You Keep a Secret?' Goring Lock, The Lock, Goring, RG8 9AE (SU596809). Bring your own picnics, chairs and blankets. | Tel: 01484 843701 |
| Thu 5 Jul 2012 8.00pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Losing the Plot.' Waterfront Café, Benson Marina, Benson, OX10 6SJ (SU613916). Tickets must be booked in advance (£10) by phone. Bistro Menu and Bar available. | Tel: 01491 835631 |
| Thu 5 Jul 2012 7.45pm | Southampton CS | AGM followed by Cheese & Wine. Chilworth Parish Hall, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7JZ. (SU410184). | Angela Rose: 02380 675312 Email: info@apas-engineering.com |
| Thu 5 Jul 2012 7.30pm | Chichester Ship CT | Talk on Chichester Canal Restoration. An update on the restoration of the canal from Chichester to the sea. At Donnington Parish Hall, Stockbridge Road, Chichester, PO19 8QT (SU854034). Tickets £3.00 on the door. | Linda Wilkinson: 01243 576701 Email: membership@chichestercanal.com |
| Fri 6 Jul 2012 7.30pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Can You Keep a Secret?' The Trout Inn, St John's Bridge, Lechlade On Thames, GL7 3HA (SU223991). Food & Drink available from 6pm | Tel: 01367 252313 Web: www.thetroutinn.com |
| Sat 7 Jul 2012 10.00am | Sussex IA Soc & Chichester Ship CT | A linear guided walk (6 miles) along the old Portsmouth and Arundel Canal towpath from Barnham Court Farm, Church Lane, Barnham, PO22 0BP (SU956036) to Hunston. Bring packed lunch. Parking at the start. | Linda Wilkinson: 01243 576701 Email: membership@chichestercanal.com |
| Sun 8 Jul 2012 10.00am-4.00pm | Sussex IA Soc & Chichester Ship CT | Poyntz Bridge open. Situated approx. 200 metres south of Chichester Canal Basin (SU859039), this bridge is possibly the only single span 1820 cast iron swing bridge in the UK. Plus a display of photos and artefacts. At 2.00pm there will be a guided walk around the canal basin led by Alan Green. | Linda Wilkinson: 01243 576701 Email: membership@chichestercanal.com |
| Sun 8 Jul 2012 7.30pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Losing the Plot.' Donnington Parish Hall, Stockbridge Road, Chichester,PO19 8QT (SU854034). Tickets (£7.50) by phone or on the door. Refreshments available. | Linda Wilkinson: 01243 576701 Email: membership@chichestercanal.com |
| Sat 14 Jul 2012 10.00am | Sussex IA Soc & Chichester Ship CT | A linear guided walk (4 miles) from Salterns Lock, Chichester Marina, along the towpath to Chichester Basin seeing the engineering features and remains. Parking available at the Marina, PO20 7EJ (SU835010). | Linda Wilkinson: 01243 576701 Email: membership@chichestercanal.com |
| Tue 17 Jul 2012 7.30pm | Mikron Theatre | 'Can You Keep a Secret?' The Plough Inn, High Street, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, OX14 4QH (SU546938). Food and Refreshments available. | Tel: 01865 407738 |
| Sun 22 Jul 2012 10.00am-5.00pm | Kennet & Avon CT (Newbury Br) | Newbury Waterways Festival. Victoria Park, Newbury, RG14 1DR (SU473673). | Graham Smith: Tel: 01635 580356 Email: GrahamV.Smith@virgin.net |
| Thu 2 Aug 2012 | Southampton CS | There will be NO August Meeting as the hall is unavailable. | Angela Rose: 02380 675312 Email: info@apas-engineering.com |
The venues on Mikron's tour nearest to Southampton are listed above. The two plays on this year's tour are:
The gardeners of Thistledale Allotments are a rag-bag bunch of diggers and dreamers. Strong personalities frequently clash over the best treatment for mealy bugs, and the annual 'Heaviest and Longest' competition is always a time when old feuds and new flirtations threaten to undermine the fragile peace.
Then Harvey from the Council pays them a visit and they realise that they must pull together, or forfeit their precious plot forever. But can they agree on a strategy? How will they convince Harvey of the vital role allotments have played in the life of the nation for centuries? What will they do when things inevitably get completely out of hand?
Riots in our city streets, the worst economic crisis for decades, a long war fought abroad with no sign of progress.
Sound familiar? Welcome to England 1812. Whilst the country's elite enjoy lavish balls and chattering salons, textile mill workers fight for their livelihoods by smashing up the machinery designed to replace them. Luddism - a fight for rights or fear of progress? Direct action or mindless vandalism?
In the back room of a Yorkshire pub, a young lad is 'twisted in'. He takes the oath of secrecy and joins the Luddites. But why won't he give his real name, calling himself instead after the movement's mythical founder, Ned Ludd? What is he hiding? And who was Ned Ludd anyway?
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