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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 5 Nov 2009 7.45pm | Southampton CS | 'Life Before WRG' with Tim Dodwell. Chilworth Parish Hall, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7JZ. (SU410184). | Angela Rose: 02380 403982 Email: info@apas-engineering.com |
| Wed 11 Nov 2009 | Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail Project | Volunteer working party - Otter holt construction near Otterbourne | Polly Whyte: 01489 774400 Email: pollyw@hwt.org.uk Web: www.itchennavigation.org.uk |
| Sun 15 Nov 2009 | Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail Project | Volunteer working party - Vegetation clearance / Preservation of St. Catherine's Lock, Winchester (SU480273). | Polly Whyte: 01489 774400 Email: pollyw@hwt.org.uk Web: www.itchennavigation.org.uk |
| Sun 15 Nov 2009 10.00am | Somersetshire Coal CS | Walk (2 miles) - Withy Mills Colliery, Timsbury. Meet: Bottom of Radford Hill at junction with Weekesley Lane, BA2 0QG (ST673578) | Mike Chapman: 01225 426948 Email: mike@chapman76.fsnet.co.uk |
| Wed 18 Nov 2009 8.00pm | Surrey & Hampshire CS | Dr Roger Squires will talk about "The River Douro to the Spanish Border." Parish Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Station Road, Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8AZ. (SU974615). | David Millett: 01252 617364 Email: d.millett7@ntlworld.com Web: www.basingstoke-canal.org.uk |
| Thu 19 Nov 2009 7.30pm | IWA Salisbury Group | Peter Halman will be giving a power point presentation "The Thames from Oxford to Windsor" shaping the history of the river through the centuries. Green Dragon, Alderbury, Wilts, SP5 3AR. (SU183274) | Jon Van de Geer: 01722 412841 Ron & Myra Glover: 01722 710322 Email: glover3@gotadsl.co.uk |
| Thu 19 Nov 2009 7.30pm | Somersetshire Coal CS | Films of Local Railways in the 1960's by Andrew Linham (Includes film of the Kilmersdon Inclined Plane). The Radstock Working Mens' Club, Radstock, BA3 3PR. (ST688547) | Patrick Moss: 07736 859882 Email: lazydaysafloat@yahoo.co.uk |
| Wed 25 Nov 2009 7.45pm | Kennet & Avon CT | "Secret Canals of Britain " - by Stuart Fisher. A canoeist's-eye view of the system. Stone Building, The Wharf, Newbury RG14 5AS. (SU472672) Admission free - light refreshments - parking £1. 00 | Graham Smith: 01635 580356 Email: GrahamV.Smith@virgin.net |
| Fri 27 Nov 2009 | Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail Project | Volunteer working party - Vegetation clearance / Preservation of St. Catherine's Lock, Winchester (SU480273). | Polly Whyte: 01489 774400 Email: pollyw@hwt.org.uk Web: www.itchennavigation.org.uk |
| Fri 27 Nov 2009 6.00pm | Chichester Ship CT | Switching on the Christmas lights at the Chichester Canal Basin. Carol singing and seasonal fare. Come and visit Santa for your special gift. | Linda Wilkinson: 01243 576701 Web: www.chichestercanal.org.uk |
| Fri 27 Nov 2009 8.00pm | Kennet & Avon CT | Christmas 'Party' and 'Reading Quiz - illustrated'. All Saints Church Hall, Downshire Square, Reading RG1 6NH. (SU705729) £2.50 to cover hall hire and tea or coffee. | John or Pam Swift: 01189 415540 Email: swift.john21@googlemail.com |
| Sat 28 Nov - Thu 24 Dec 2009 | Chichester Ship CT | Have a trip down the Canal from Chichester Canal Basin and meet Father Christmas. Presents for the children and festive refreshments for all. Advanced bookings absolutely essential. Check latest availability with Alison. Fare: Adult or Child £8.50. | Alison Slaney: 01243 536933 between 9.00am and 7.00pm. (62 Brampton Court, Stockbridge Road, Chichester, PO19 8PD) |
| Thu 3 Dec 2009 7.45pm | Southampton CS | Annual Inter-Society Waterways Quiz. Followed by an American Supper. Teams: IWA Salisbury, Solent & Arun, Guildford & Reading, Southampton CS. Possible a challenge from a Ladies Team! Chilworth Parish Hall, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7JZ. (SU410184). | Angela Rose: 02380 403982 Email: info@apas-engineering.com |
| Sat 5 Dec 2009 | Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail Project | Volunteer working party - Otter holt construction near Southampton | Polly Whyte: 01489 774400 Email: pollyw@hwt.org.uk Web: www.itchennavigation.org.uk |
| Tue 8 Dec 2009 | Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail Project | Volunteer working party - Scrub clearance in Winchester. | Polly Whyte: 01489 774400 Email: pollyw@hwt.org.uk Web: www.itchennavigation.org.uk |
| Thu 10 Dec 2009 7.30pm | IWA Salisbury Group | Christmas dinner at The Green Dragon, Alderbury, Wilts, SP5 3AR. (SU183274) | Jon Van de Geer: 01722 412841 Ron & Myra Glover: 01722 710322 Email: glover3@gotadsl.co.uk |
| Wed 16 Dec 2009 8.00pm | Surrey & Hampshire CS | Brian Stovold - ' The Wilts and Berks Canal - Past, Present and Future.' Parish Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Station Road, Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8AZ. (SU974615). | David Millett: 01252 617364 Email: d.millett7@ntlworld.com Web: www.basingstoke-canal.org.uk |
| Thu 17 Dec 2009 7.30pm | Somersetshire Coal CS | Talk - details to be announced. The Radstock Working Mens' Club, Radstock, BA3 3PR. (ST688547) | Patrick Moss: 07736 859882 Email: lazydaysafloat@yahoo.co.uk |
| Sun 20 Dec 2009 10.00am | Somersetshire Coal CS | 2 mile walk - Camerton and its association with the S.C.C. Meet: Near the Old Post Office, Red Hill, Camerton, BA2 0PB. (ST681579) | Mike Chapman: 01225 426948 Email: mike@chapman76.fsnet.co.uk |
| Thu 7 Jan 2010 7.45pm | Southampton CS | Members Photographic Evening. Slides, Prints and Photo Competition. Chilworth Parish Hall, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7JZ. (SU410184). | Angela Rose: 02380 403982 Email: info@apas-engineering.com |
| Sat 16 Jan 2010 | Southampton CS | Post Christmas/New Year Lunch. Blue Hayes Restaurant, Ampfield, Romsey | Maureen Greenham: 02380 406951 Email: maureen.greenham@talktalk.net |
| Wed 20 Jan 2010 8.00pm | Surrey & Hampshire CS | Peter Oates - 'The Itchen Navigation.' Parish Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Station Road, Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8AZ. (SU974615). | David Millett: 01252 617364 Email: d.millett7@ntlworld.com Web: www.basingstoke-canal.org.uk |
| Thu 21 Jan 2010 7.30pm | IWA Salisbury Group | Elizabeth Payne, Chairman of Cotswold Canal Trust will talk about restoring the Cotswold Canals. The Green Dragon, Alderbury, Wilts, SP5 3AR. (SU183274) | Jon Van de Geer: 01722 412841 Ron & Myra Glover: 01722 710322 Email: glover3@gotadsl.co.uk |
| Wed 27 Jan 2010 7.45pm | Kennet & Avon CT | A Racy Victorian Lady Restored - The restoration of the Goring built Thames steam umpiring launch Consuta, by Derek Brown Of The Consuta Trust. Stone Building, The Wharf, Newbury RG14 5AS. (SU472672) Admission free - light refreshments - parking £1. 00 | Graham Smith: 01635 580356 Email: GrahamV.Smith@virgin.net |
| Thu 4 Feb 2010 7.45pm | Southampton CS | Eric & Sue Lewis show slides "Round Britain in the 1970's." Chilworth Parish Hall, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7JZ. (SU410184). | Angela Rose: 02380 403982 Email: info@apas-engineering.com |
| Wed 24 Feb 2010 7.45pm | Kennet & Avon CT | The Cotswolds Canals Restoration by Liz Payne, Chairman of Cotswolds CT. Stone Building, The Wharf, Newbury RG14 5AS. (SU472672) Admission free - light refreshments - parking £1. 00 | Graham Smith: 01635 580356 Email: GrahamV.Smith@virgin.net |
| Thu 4 Mar 2010 7.45pm | Southampton CS | Alan Copeland with "Curiosities of the Chilterns." Chilworth Parish Hall, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7JZ. (SU410184). | Angela Rose: 02380 403982 Email: info@apas-engineering.com |
| Sun 15 Nov, 20 Dec 2009, 17 Jan, 21 Feb, 21 Mar 2010 1.00pm | Paul Barnett | Guided tours through the remains of the Purton Hulks led by Paul Barnett, Marine Historian. Tour fee £3.50 per person. Approx 2 hours weather permitting. Meet Purton Lower Bridge, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal (SO692044). | Paul Barnett: 07833 143231 Email: barnadillo@aol.com Web: www.friendsofpurton.org.uk |
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