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59729 Cov Canal Summer Newsletter:Layout 1 SUMMER 2010 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 12 & 13 June 2010 Panther attending gathering at Stoke Bruerne with exhibition stand; volunteers needed to help over the weekend [details Tony Mann] 19 & 20 June 2010 Work party weekend, Wyken Basin; 9.30 am start each day [details Property Managers] 26 & 27 June 2010 Panther attending Historic Boat Rally, Braunston Marina together with exhibition stand; volunteers needed to help over the weekend [details Tony Mann] 10 July 2010 Games Evening, Wyken Basin; organised and not so organised fun; bar [details Vic Rainsford] 11 July 2010 Moorers’ meeting at Wyken Basin; 10.30 am start; open forum to discuss events, issues and plans with members of your Executive Committee 18 July 2010 Society canal clearance; join at Wyken Basin at 9.00 am or Sutton Stop at 9.50 am; finish 4.00 pm at Sutton Stop; return to Wyken Basin at 5.00 pm [details Brian Pope] 24/25 July 2010 Society Barbe-Cruise from Wyken Basin to Caithiron, Oxford Canal [details Vic Rainsford] 09 August 2010 Copy date for autumn edition of magazine [details Vivienne Pitts] 21 August 2010 Work party day, Wyken Basin; 9.30 am start [details Property Managers] 28 - 30 August 2010 Panther attending IWA National Festival & Boat Show at Beale Park, Pangbourne [details Tony Mann] DATES FOR YOUR DIARY (CONTINUED) 04 September 2010 At-Home Day, Wyken Basin for members & guests; stalls; games; barbeque; bar; refreshments; volunteers needed to help run the day [details Committee] 12 September 2010 Society canal clearance; join at Wyken Basin at 9.00 am or Sutton Stop at 10.00 am; finish 4.00 pm at Sutton Stop; return to Wyken Basin at 5.00 pm [details Brian Pope] 10 October 2010 Society canal clearance; join at Wyken Basin at 9.00 am or Sutton Stop at 9.50 am; finish 4.00 pm at Sutton Stop; return to Wyken Basin at 5.00 pm [details Brian Pope] Wharf House Winners “Favourite Boat” at Crick Boat Show 2003 & 2005 Narrowboats Boat Builders and Chandlers We specialise in advanced electrical Come and see us at Bottomsystems Lock, for Dark boats Lane Braunston NN11 7HJ Tel: 01788 899041 Fax: 01788 891535 unt isco d bers em 10%S M CC for EDITORIAL BY VIVIENNE Well, that’s it then, my first issue as Editor for the Society Magazine. I would like to say a very warm thank you to those of you who elected me Editor of the Magazine. I have got a lot of ideas rolling around in my head, and I hope I can do the Magazine justice. I definitely feel that I am going to be on a great big learning curve, what with words like pdf and artwork challenging me. I am more at home with gas mark 4, washing machine and ironing board! I’m lucky enough as most of you know that I work for a Printing firm, and I’m sure someone will take pity on me and “try” to explain how I can undertake certain tasks without too much fuss. If you have an article please feel free to send it to me, either by email or good old fashioned snail mail, my addresses are in the back of the magazine. Articles don’t necessarily have to be boat related, they can be anything ranging from a holiday or moving home. I get the feeling that I will be going to quite a few boat shows from now on, and I will be reporting back to you. In the past I have particularly enjoyed Braunston with Panther. I haven’t been to Beale Park yet, but I feel a trip out there is imminent. Talking of boat shows, I was saddened to see how poorly Crick Show was attended by Society Members, however it was nice to see those of you who were able to come and support Panther. Please could you make a special note in your diary for the next events taking place at Stoke Bruerne, Braunston & Beale Park, dates can be found on the website. Panther would love to see you, and you would receive a very warm welcome. Tea & coffee can be provided. I am determined to make this a really worthwhile magazine, and I know I have got some hard acts to follow but with your support it will happen. Don’t forget this isn’t MY magazine it belongs to all of us, so get pen to paper and get those articles flowing. I would love to hear from you - from England and our readers abroad. Some useful Information: Brian Saunders has asked me to give you his new address should anyone require it: 1 Harpendin Road, Wanstead, London E12 5HJ Tel: 0208 257 8179 Mobile: 07599 756 018 Coventry Cruising Club News I received a letter from Denise Munday (Secretary) of the Cruising Club inviting anyone who wishes to go for a Strawberry Tea Weekend which will take place at the Cruising Club on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th July. There are usually stalls, a raffle and the chance to meet up with friends old and new. The Case of the missing Pipe Cutter Our Honourable Secretary had some pipe work fitted to NB Duchess by Andy Longfield after the last work party. After the pipe fitting was complete, on clearing up, the pipe cutter was missing. The next day after a phone call to Andy at Kenilworth, we established the pipe cutter was in his van. How to get it back...... I happened to mention that I was going to the Isle of Man in a week’s time , and guess what? So was Andy with his friends and his off road bikes in his van. Andy and myself exchanged mobile numbers. On the Isle of Man we had several aborted attempts for a get together. On Andy’s last day we arranged a meeting at the Cathedral City of Peel. I was briefed by Andy to spring a surprise on Andy’s friends who didn’t know me. Andy was standing at the Harbour with his group of friends when I approached them and asked one of them if this was Andy Longfield the famed jazz musician up for a nominee. There was a look of utter surprise as Andy’s friends exchanged glances with one another, especially when I asked if they had heard his new CD yet. The surprise was superb, and during the autograph I was handed the pipe cutter to be returned to my plumber in the UK Tony Mann NB Duchess Paddlers Tales After one of the coldest winters for 30 years it has been great to get out paddling with some sunny weather in recent weeks. For several weekends the ice was simply too thick to make paddling a possibility. One Saturday we even had to resort to a 500m rowing competition, on our rowing machine. We moved it outside, next to the canal for more realism. In order to get paddlers motivated a number of training sessions have been run, aimed at 2 star and Paddle Power Discover levels, the equivalent for under 16. The group have been working well and acquired a taste for post paddling hot chocolate and mountains of biscuits! Most club members have purchased one of our club T-shirts, with the new logo designed by Mike. If you still want one there are a few spare before we do a reorder. Sarah wanted a ìhoodieî so we even commissioned a one off. Following a visit to a pool session by James Reeves - champion squirt boater, we arranged two trips to the ìmighty Neneî prior to a youth freestyle competition. These proved successful, with Adam making a first descent and Tom and Damo going on to compete. These two will be joined by Liam at the next round on the Washburn, north of Leeds. New visitors and members are starting to come down the club as the weather improves and we already have a number of Scout and Guide sessions planned where your help will be needed. Updates are posted on the website. Club members have recently attended events at Gailey, on the canal just off the A5. Emma and Jaimie did well in their classes and tried out a different side to the sport. Another round was held at Anker Valley Canoe Club, near the Hartshill Wharf. Mike and Sarah paddled the 14 miles out from the Basin in Coventry and met myself out there, for a lift home. More recently they paddled from Stourport to Worcester on the River Severn. Together with Adi, who is planning on doing the Devizes to Westminster race next Easter, we have just finished the 18 mile Doggy Paddle from Leamington to Stratford on the Leam and then the Avon. This is for the Guide Dogs for the blind charity and passes through the grounds of Warwick Castle, which is quite impressive from river level. Unfortunately they limit access to the water here, due to our archaic access laws. They also have a massive trebuchet, a large catapult that fires large blocks of concrete about near the river. I don’t believe the two are linked? The Avon here is quite picturesque, with meadows and wildlife on the banks. The next stop is the village of Barford, with a quick portage over the back garden of one helpful householder. Under the bridge the river is very shallow. A Mr Farrant complained about the lack of depth in 1870, whilst rowing down river! With a little rain water the speed increases as the river twists and turns moving steadily to Hampton Lucy.
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