More Events Added for 2016
We have been invited to attend two additional events this year: On the August Bank Holiday Weekend (27th – 29th) we will be moored at the Canal Museum in Stoke Bruerne. Our gift shop will be open and guided tours …
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Volunteering in July and August
We are looking for volunteers to help with boat moving and event support at the three events following the Braunston Historic Show this weekend. Cosgrove 16th & 17th July The plan is: Saturday 2nd July depart from Braunston Marina at …
Foxton Locks Festival starts tomorrow
If you are visiting the Foxton Locks Festival, please come and say hello to the team on Raymond. Our legendary marmalade and jam will be on sale if you’re tempted…! Saturday and Sunday starts at 10:00am
Our Team Have Been Busy
Over the last 10 days our dedicated team has been busy giving Nutfield a brand new paint job. You will be able to see the stunning results at the Crick Boat Show, which starts on Saturday 28th May.
Next maintenance morning is Sunday 17th April
The next Member’s maintenance morning is on Sunday 17th April at Braunston Marina. We will be meeting at the Gongoozlers Rest at 8:30am or at the Boats at 9:30am – all welcome! This is the last get together before the …
Nutfield, the 80th birthday narrowboat
In the April 2016 edition of Towpath Talk, Tim Coghlan of Braunston Marina writes about the fascinating history of the Grand Union Canal Company and its canal carrying subsidiary the Grand Union Canal Carrying Company (GUCCC) and the part that …
Superb results from Huddlesford and Banbury!
This from our Secretary: Huddlesford Heritage Gathering. We have taken £217.40 with £181.10 for sales and £36.30 for donations. At the Banbury Canal Day we took a total of £426..00 with £352.40 for sales and £73.60 for donations. This is …
Not attending Netherton
Sorry, but Raymond and Nutfield will not be attending the Black Country Boating Festival at Netherton over the weekend of 11th to 13th September.
FoR Members’ Day, August 22nd 2015
Saturday August 22nd saw the Friends of Raymond run our first ‘Member’s Day’. Luck was on our side – in this damp summer we actually had a fine day for our outing, instigated and organised by ‘the two Nicks’; Nick …
Linslade, Blisworth, Hillmorton: event results
This from our Secretary: We have recently attended the above three events with our boats and the following is the income as a result of our efforts. Linslade Canal Festival. We have taken £315.39 with £267.35 for sales and £48.04 …