Friends Gathering – Timings
This weekend is the Friends Gathering at Welford Wharf (GU Leicester Line). The timings are: Saturday 9th June Stall & Boats 10:00 – 18:00 Evening meal 19:30 Sunday 10th June Stall & Boats 10:00 – 16:00* * The end time …
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2018 Crick Boat Show and the week ahead
The Crick Boat Show, over the Bank Holiday weekend of 26th to 28th May, was our first major event of 2018. Because we did not attend the Ricky Festival this year, we were spared the usual slog of bringing the …
Nutfield & Raymond – Bringing heritage and photography together …
Last Sunday; 13th May, Nutfield and Raymond played host to a group of photographers from “TimeLine Events”. TimeLine Events, bring heritage and photography together to recreate scenes from a past era. Retired working boats Nutfield and Raymond provided perfect subject …
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Antique Stove For Sale
A very generous supporter has offered us a Guidwife antique stove to sell to raise much needed funds. It has now been listed for sale on ebay. The auction ends on 25th April 2018. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-Guidwife-Stove-with-removable-gas-conversion/173271501274
Raymond Latest News
Here is the latest report from our roving reporter Nick Lake: Raymond is now in the wet dock at Braunston Marina. Peter Copeland managed to solve most of the jigsaw puzzle posed by the remaining bits of cupboard and shelving …
Raymond Cabin Work Update
The finished deck in the hatches and the stern cupboard, and one of the drain holes, both of which are now in place. Pete has cleaned out and secured the drain pipes and we will be using a flexible drain-clearing …
Special Guest – David Suchet CBE
We are delighted that David Suchet CBE will be at the helm of Nutfield and Raymond at this year’s Braunston Historic Boat Rally Parade on Saturday 23rd June at 11:00am. David is best known for his role as Agatha Christie’s …
Raymond Restoration Update, 13th March 2018
Nick Lake visited Tess Wharf this week to meet Pete Boyce for an update on the work being carried out on Raymond. The work will cost at least £2500 and is due for completion before the National Boat Share Show …
Trevor Maggs Funeral Service
A funeral service for Trevor will take place at Rainsbrook Cemetery and Crematorium, Ashlawn Road, Rugby CV22 5ET on Tuesday 20th February at 2.30pm.
Annual General Meeting Reminder
This year’s Annual General Meeting will be held at Braunston Marina on Sunday 4th February 2018, starting at 3pm. All Friends and prospective Friends are welcome to attend. For more information or apologies, please contact Robin Bishop by email at …