Handbook 2015/16 1 Welcome Contents Facilities 4-9 Berthing Charges 24 in This Handbook You Will Find Information Relating to the Marina and Local Area

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Handbook 2015/16 1 Welcome Contents Facilities 4-9 Berthing Charges 24 In this handbook you will find information relating to the marina and local area. It is by no means exhaustive but it is intended provide an introduction Social Calendar 10 Brokerage 26 and point of reference to everybody using the marina. Cruising Grounds 12 Boat Buying Guide 28 Cruising Routes 14 Important Information 30 Whether you are buying your first boat, looking to moor here or are a long Routes on the Avon 16 River Information 32 term berth holder, we hope you will find the information inside useful. Routes on the Severn 18 River Avon Locks 34 Local Attractions 20 Local Amenities 36 Marina Map 22 Directions 47

2 3 Facilities At a glance...

Tewkesbury Marina boasts nearly 400 flood protected moorings • Flood protected moorings • On site car parking across two rivers. The floating moorings allow your boat to stay on for vessels up to 70ft • 24h coin operated laundry the water year round, greatly increasing the amount of time you can • Lifting ability for boats • Elsan disposal points enjoy the rivers. weighing up to 6 tonnes • Pump out station • Narrowboat blacking and We aim to make Tewkesbury Marina a friendly and relaxed place to be • Petrol and Diesel sales painting service while offering all of the services you expect from a professional marina. • Calor gas bottle exchange • Hard standing for boats Our experienced and approachable staff are on hand 7 days a week to • Chandlery essentials and offer assistance and advice. • On site Brokerage service ordering service • Barbecue areas • 24h access through • Social calendar for security gates. berth holders • Free Wifi hotspots • 24h toilet/shower facilities • Lifejacket Servicing • Water and Shore power • Slipway to indoor work area for available on all moorings narrowboats and widebeams • Dog exercise areas

4 5 At Tewkesbury Marina we want you to feel relaxed from the moment you Should you wish to have a change of scenery and move from an Avon arrive to the time you leave. Whether you’re simply enjoying some quality mooring to a Severn mooring for a short while, just let us know and we time on your boat in the marina or heading out onto the river, boating is will happily arrange that for you. Of course, you can also come over to the all about relaxation and fun. There’s no better way to spend those long Avon from the Severn. summer evenings than from aboard your own boat.

6 7 Guide to Marina facilities Tewkesbury Marina is very well equipped, kitted out with a wide range of facilities to make life even more enjoyable.

Trolleys Pets These are provided for all berth holders to use. Out of consideration for other berth Pets are welcome in the marina provided that they are kept on a lead in public areas. holders, please do not leave them obstructing the walkways and please return them A dog exercise area is provided where you can let them off the lead. You must clean as soon as you have finished with them. up after your dog and put the waste in the bins provided. Bags are also provided.

Refuse Toilets and Showers Recycling facilities and general waste bins are provided around the site. Please The facilities provided are for the use of berth holders and their guests only. follow the instructions printed on the bins, failure to comply may result in the service They are cleaned daily. Please respect them and leave them as you would being withdrawn. If you have any waste oil or any other hazardous waste to dispose expect to find them. of, please contact a member of staff. Bulky waste should be taken to your local tip. Service Quay Electricity There is a fuelling stage and pump out station situated on the Avon opposite the All berths have access to 240v shore power. It is charged either by a top up card office. This is open between 08.30-17.00. system or regular invoicing, depending on location. Top up cards are available from We dispense petrol and red diesel which is inspected regularly. The diesel is treated the marina office or the cash operated machine in the Avon side launderette. with Marine 16 to help prevent diesel bug. Refuelling while on your mooring is strictly prohibited as it poses a serious fire hazard to those around you. It is also a pollution Water risk so please refuel only on the service quay. Every berth has water available, please let it run for a few minutes if you intend on using it for drinking. During cold weather the water will be shut off to protect the Chemical toilets pipes. Residents in particular should keep abreast of the forecast and top up tanks Elsan points are situated on both sides of the river. Do not empty cassettes in the when the weather is mild. Water supplies to the shower blocks are unaffected. toilet blocks

8 9 Launderette Social calendar Laundry rooms are available on both sides of the river, each containing a Tewkesbury Marina holds a small selection of coin operated washer and dryer. social events throughout the summer, typically a Work area/Hard standing spring barbecue, a mid-summer wine and Any job that might cause a mess or canapés evening and a season closing hog roast. a disturbance to other berth holders We also have barbecue facilities for berth holders is not permitted on your mooring. to use as they please. A work area is provided free to use and has a 240v electricity supply. If Some dates for your diary throughout 2015/16 your boat needs to come out of the water, hard standing is available and Tewkesbury Big Weekend 2nd-3rd May is included in your mooring fees. You Upton Folk Festival 1st-4th May only pay to have the boat lifted. Berth Holder BBQ 16th May Gloucester Tall Ships 23rd-25th May WIFI hotspots Three Counties Show 12th-14th June Please ask in the marina office for the passwords to the WIFI networks. Upton Jazz Festival 25th-28th June There are two hotspots located Stratford River festival 4th-5th July around the marina office and Evesham River festival 10th-12th July Stanchard House. Pershore River Festival 18th July Chandlery ordering service Upton Blues festival 17th-19th July We stock a small supply of chandlery Drinks on the Lawn (Marina) 1st August essentials in the marina office. You Canal Festival, Over 22nd-23rd August can order any other items through us which can be delivered to the office for collection.

Lifejacket Servicing We can arrange for your lifejackets to be serviced by Sea Safe. Simply bring them to the office and we will send them away for you.

10 11 TWYNING

Tewkesbury Marina cruising grounds

River Avon The Avon Ring River Severn

From the Avon Lock at A popular trip for narrow-beam As far as navigation is concerned, From the Severn you can Tewkesbury to Stratford upon boats, the Avon Ring takes you the Avon makes way for the access Sharpness ship canal at Avon, you have 48 miles of from Stratford upon Avon Along Severn at Tewkesbury. The River Gloucester which will take you beautiful, scenic river to explore. the Stratford upon Avon canal, Severn runs from Stourport to past the Slimbridge Wildfowl There are many interesting onto the Worcester Birmingham Gloucester, approximately 43 centre and even out on to the towns and villages dotted along canal and back out onto the miles in total. Along the way Severn Estuary and Bristol the route providing numerous River Severn. The trip takes you will find historical towns Channel for the adventurous distractions and diversions as you past southern districts of and cities built on the proceeds boater! Further North you will find you meander through the Vale of Birmingham, Bromsgrove and of trade made possible by the the Worcester and Birmingham Evesham and the Cotswolds. The Droitwich. In total you will pass river. Nowadays you will find the Canal and Staffordshire and low banks which characterise the through approximately 130 docks of Gloucester, Worcester Worcestershire canal. river allow you to enjoy panoramic locks. Typically boaters look to and Stourport busy with pleasure vistas of some of the most complete the trip in at least 10 to boats and tourists rather than The Severn Estuary is only a day beautiful countryside in the UK. 14 days. heavy industry. away by boat.

14 15 Pershore to Evesham 4 Locks - 3hrs (approx.)

From Pershore you pass by several pretty villages including Wyre Piddle and Fladbury. There are limited moorings available by the lock at Wyre and by prior arrangement at the Anchor Inn. At Fladbury you will find an impressive mill situated at Fladbury Eckington Bridge to Pershore Lock, with a chain ferry to provide 2 Locks - 1hr30 (approx.) access to the village itself. When Venture slightly further upstream and you approach Evesham, look out for you will come across the pretty market another chain ferry and be sure to town of Pershore. The historic Abbey sound your horn three times so that the sits at its heart and moorings are chain can be lowered. At Evesham you available near the recreation grounds will find moorings near the Workman and below the new bridge. There are a Bridge and in the town itself, many wide range of pubs and restaurants to places to eat, drink and shop! choose from as well as a lively market.

Tewkesbury Marina to Eckington Bridge 1 Lock - 1hr30 (approx.)

A leisurely cruise upstream will take you past sleepy villages and rolling Suggested trips along the countryside. Bredon Hill sits close by and there are a number of pubs to stop at along the way, including The Fleet at River Avon Twyning, with opportunities to moor up and enjoy a spot of lunch and a drink. A relaxing trip for a lazy afternoon. Enjoy some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK

16 17 Suggested trips along the River Severn Tewkesbury Marina to Upton on Severn 1 Lock - 1hr30 (approx.)

Discover the hidden gems spanning Having locked through onto the Severn level, a short channel connects you to the river Severn itself. Turning upstream you will pass the Mythe Bridge and 43 miles of this magnificent river under the imposing Mythe cliff above. You will reach Upton in about an hour and Mooring can be limited on the Severn. The Lower reaches (below Upper Lode lock) are tidal. a half. There are many places to explore in Upton and numerous festivals are held throughout the summer. As a result, moorings can sometimes be limited so it is a good idea to check in advance if you plan to stop. Tewkesbury Marina to Gloucester 3 Locks - 3hrs (approx.)

Turn downstream after the Avon lock and you will be able to enjoy some Upton on Severn to Worcester 1 Lock - 3hrs (approx.) spectacular views of Tewkesbury Abbey as you pass Upper Lode Lock. Passing through Hanley Castle and Severn Stoke, the Severn is probably at its Continuing downstream you pass the Yew Tree Inn and later the Boat Inn at prettiest. As you approach the city you will pass the site of the 1651 Battle of Ashleworth Quay. Both are well worth a visit! You now come to the Upper Parting, Worcester. A short distance on and you will find the Diglis Locks and the entrance approximately half an hour before reaching Gloucester Docks. Now is a good to the Worcester Birmingham Canal. Continue past the stunning cathedral and time to contact the Lock keeper either by VHF or by phone. The docks are under the historic road bridge and you will find moorings close to the Pitchcroft located at the heart of Gloucester City Centre and are full of museums and shops. Racecourse. Worcester is a delightful, compact city to explore with many Gloucester docks is also where you join the Gloucester and Sharpness ship canal attractions such as the Commandery situated on the canal at Sidbury. The views from the top of the Cathedral are well worth the climb up the narrow staircase! which will take you to Sharpness on the Severn Estuary.

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18 19 Cotswold Farm Park The Commandery Local attractions Home to Britain’s most comprehensive The Commandery has exciting stories collection of rare breeds of farm to tell you about power, greed, war, Tewkesbury Marina is situated animals. The Cotswold Farm Park wealth, romance, death, society and in the beautiful countryside of is very much a working farm, with industry. Step back in time to catch a rural Gloucestershire. Nestled plenty of activities for the youngsters, glimpse of the lively characters that including rabbits and guinea pigs have inhabited this ancient building between the Malvern Hills and the to stroke, lambs and goat kids to during the past seven centuries. Cotswolds, we have a wide range bottle feed, piglets to meet, seasonal 01905 361821 of attractions close at hand and demonstrations (lambing, shearing or plenty of opportunities to connect milking), farm safari ride, 2 mile Wildlife Malvern Hills & Commons with nature and enjoy the outdoors. Walk and play areas both indoors and outside. All the farming experiences The Malvern Hills have been described you could wish for, with the comforts as a mountain range in miniature, the of easy parking, a restaurant, gift shop eight mile ridge containing some of Tewkesbury Abbey Gloucester Waterways Museum and picnic area. the oldest rocks in Britain, their craggy A 12th century abbey and outstanding Step inside one of Gloucester’s 01451 850 307 outline giving the impression of uplands example of Norman Architecture. Open handsome Victorian warehouses cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk further west. to the public, you will learn about the and discover three floors of displays 01684 892002 War of the roses and see the oldest incorporating rich collections, films and Prescott Speed Hill Climb www.malvernhills.org.uk working organ in Britain. audio presentations and some great hands-on activities too. For those who enjoy their entertainment 01684 273 736 at a slightly faster pace, the historic hill Eastnor Castle www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk On the quayside you will find boats climb course at Prescott offers a great Eastnor Castle is set in the dramatic from the UK’s Historic Boat Collection opportunity to experience the high setting of the Malvern Hills and including colourful narrowboats and an Sudeley Castle speed world of motor sport up close in surrounded by a beautiful deer park, iconic steam dredger. The history of Sudeley Castle and its friendly and relaxed surroundings. arboretum and lake The Museum is the starting point for the award-winning gardens spans over 01242 673136 01531 633160 best boat trips on the River Severn and a thousand years and contains many www.prescott-hillclimb.com www.eastnorcastle.com varied tales of royal associations, the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. wars and periods of neglect and 01452 318200 subsequent restoration. Gloucestershire & Warwickshire www.gloucesterwaterwaysmuseum.org.uk Railway “The Honeybourne Line” 01242 604244 www.sudeleycastle.co.uk Cheltenham Racecourse The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway runs along a part of the former Cheltenham Racecourse is just a few Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Great Western Railway’s mainline minutes from Cheltenham town centre from Birmingham to Cheltenham, Steam Railway and a short distance from the M5. By via Stratford-upon-Avon. The line The railway offers a 20 mile round trip car follow the AA signs to the car parks. commands wonderful views of the between Toddington and Cheltenham The nearest train station is Cheltenham sleepy hamlets and villages, as the it Racecourse through some of the most Spa. Race day bus links run from the runs though the beautiful Cotswold spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. Station to the Racecourse countryside. 01242 621405 Train information 08457 484950 01242 621405 www.gwsr.com www.cheltenham.co.uk www.gwsr.com

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22 23 Additional services – 1 April 2015

2015/16 berthing charges Visitors Berths Overnight: £13 Cruiser £15 Narrowboat AVON BASIN 1 Min Charge 6.10m £270 Per week (4 week maximum) £65 Cruiser £80 Narrowboat Visitors electricity £3.50 per night Gantry Lift: NARROWBOAT 1 Min Charge 6.10m £231 Lift and launch £20 per metre LOA Lift onto transport / Lift and block ashore £25 per metre LOA AVON BASIN 2 Min Charge 6.10m £239 Lift for survey and re-launch £25 per metre LOA 3 x Day Lift Special £180 Engine lift from hard standing to gantry, NARROWBOAT 2 Min Charge 6.10m £210 then put in water POA Engine lift from hard standing to gantry then back to hard standing POA RIVER AVON Min Charge 8.00m £290 Engine lift with boat in water POA Other Facilities: SEVERN BASIN Min Charge 8.00m £262 High pressure washing £9 per metre LOA Pump out £17 per pump out Min Charge 13.70m WIDE BEAM Min Beam 3.05m £261 Metered electricity Charged at variable published rate Petrol, Diesel and Gas Available Charged at variable published rate Trailer Storage £105 per annum Annual charges effective from 1st April 2015 Hard Standing £21 per meter LOA per month Car Parking £20 per week visitors Car Parking for Berth Holders Free. One car per boat Residential Berth Car Parking Two cars per boat free (£125.00pa extra each car) £ per meter per annum inclusive of VAT @ 20% Slipway (Minimum chargeable length of 6.10 metres Full payment is required in advance of the 1 x day Survey £263 LOA unless specified) Length over all (LOA) berthing period. Payments by credit card are is measured from the two extremities of the Slip & Hold 1 x week £525 subject to a 1.8% surcharge. Deferred terms are vessel to include- bowsprits, anchors, davits Additional Week £315 and bathing platforms. All the above prices available by Direct Debit payable over 7 months. include VAT at 20% Longer periods by arrangement For this a 6% surcharge is levied.

Payments for periods less than 12 months in duration are subject to a 6% premium. 24 25 Brokerage service Aqua Libra BERTHS As proud members of The Association of Brokers

and Yacht agents, The Boat Retailers and Brokers Aquastar Pacesetter 27 We are proud to offer a professional and successful brokerage service Thornycroft 210hpm diesel trading to ABYA standards. Tewkesbury Marina is in a picturesque 18 £60,000 acre setting and offers 400 flood protected moorings Association and the British Marine Federation, AVAILABLE Black Robin Lady Kate Spellbinder Tewkesbury Marina ensure a professional and Hoopoe Liz Suzy II comprehensive service for buyers and sellers along with solid advice where needed.

Crownline 250 CR Shetland 27 Our broker, Oliver, is always happy to talk to you Mercruiser 350 MPI Bayliner 2655 Finnmaster 6400 Royal Cruiser Yanmar 54hp diesel Mercruiser 4.3 ltr petrol Viking 20 Mercruiser 1.7 diesel £44,750 £46,000 Evinrude 15hp 4 stroke £13,500 £24,000 about your requirements, so please get in touch. Elysium £8,400 Snails Pace Khanjar Tecta Castella

Fairline Carrera 24 37ft Trad Narrowboat Sea Ray 240 Sundancer Twin Volvo AQ151 petrols Falcon 23 Sports Cruiser Hatz 2cyl diesel Mercruiser 5.7 petrol Birchwood 25 £19,950 £19,950 Volvo 205 petrol Ford Sea Tiger petrol £18,950 £16,950 Fair Game £9,950 Penyana Magic Etude Havana

Bayliner 2858 Command Bridge Sealine 195 Attache Mercruiser 225hp Diesel Cornish Shrimper 19 Princess 32 River Cruiser Volvo AQ 151 petrol Freeman 23 £47,000 Tohatsu 5hp Volvo 130 petrol £9,750 £20,750 Ford Watermota petrol £15,950 £6,950 Sea Lowe Figment II Hermione The Giggle Calypso A quick guide to brokerage survey and a river trial. We also Survey report Sealine 305 Statesman ask for a deposit of 10% of theSealine 215 Envoy RinkerWhen v242 Fiesta Vee you have received your Twin Volvo TAMD41 Diesels Rinker 260 Fiesta Vee Volvo AQ 211 Petrol 5.0 Mercruiser Sun Ray Mirage £39,950 5.0 Mercruiser agreed price. In the event of £13,850 survey£19,500 report and discussedVolvo AQ231A it We offer a comprehensive Viewings £16,500 £12,950 you not being satisfiedFor viewings, with berths the and information callwith your surveyor, you will inform service which includes handling We only conduct escorted +44(0)1684 293737 all aspects of the sale, including viewings and we are more than survey or river trial,or visitwe our will new return website www.tewkesbury-marina.co.uk us of your decision whether to contracts, surveys, trials, happy to show you around any of it to you in full. proceed or not. If you do decide

checking for debts, checking the boats for sale. to proceed, we will process the River Trial/Survey ownership and producing bills final payment by bank transfer. A river trial will allow you a of sale. We have a secure client Offers Once the full purchase amount is chance to see how the boat account for holding funds. Most owners are a little flexible received in our client’s account, on price but when you find the handles and performs. A survey we will be pleased to hand over In accordance with our right boat, we will conduct any will help identify any problems the boat. membership of ABYA, BRBA negotiations openly on your behalf. or issues with the boat. The and BMF we operate to their prospective purchaser is Contracts standards including a full responsible for the cost of any Once a price has been agreed, disclosure policy for information survey and associated lifting so we will ask you to sign a purchase relating to any boat. it is wise to conduct the river trial contract. This is subject to a before incurring any expense. 26 27 Buying your first boat?

Which boat is right for me? Do I need any qualifications to What is a Boat Safety Certificate? There are four main types of boat. Which you choose will depend drive my boat? This is also compulsory and it primarily on where you intend on boating. If you wish to explore No qualification is required to use is primarily for the protection of the canals, you will need a narrow-beam boat. Traditional steel a private boat however, we would all waterway users. It focuses narrowboats and narrow-beam cruisers are built to fit through recommend some help initially to on areas such as gas, fuel and the 7 foot locks found on the Victorian canal network. They get used to handling your new boat. electrical systems amongst other are also suitable for river use. things. They are valid for 4 years. If canals are not of interest then you are not restricted by Do I have to pay for a license if the width. River cruisers generally have more spacious cabins boat is just moored in the marina? What else do I need to know? than sports cruisers but the sports cruisers often have All powered vessels afloat on the Most things associated with larger sun decks. Sports cruisers and coastal cruisers river or in basins are required to owning and maintaining a boat are generally built to withstand harsher conditions display a licence payable to the are based on common sense and associated with offshore cruising. Wide-beam barges relevant river authority. For the consideration for others. Regular and Dutch-style barges are also popular and offer Avon it is the Avon Navigation servicing of your engine will keep significantly more living space. trust, the Severn is the Canal and it running smoothly and attention River Trust. Further information can to the upkeep of the boat will be found at the back of this book. help to avoid larger problems in the future. Don’t forget to winterise your boat to avoid frost Does my boat need to be insured? damage in cold weather. Insurance is compulsory for all boats on inland waters but is considerably cheaper than car insurance. Your insurance may not be valid without a valid Boat Safety Certificate.

28 29 Important information

People come to the marina to relax and enjoy some peace and Looking after our surroundings Rules of the River quiet. Please respect your fellow berth holders and keep noise to a Respecting the river and its • Keep to the right hand side minimum. If you need to carry out any noisy or messy work to your surroundings helps wildlife of the river, therefore passing boat, you will need to take it to the work area where you can work to thrive and makes the river oncoming traffic with your without disturbing others. a more pleasant place to be. port side facing theirs. Please follow these simple rules; • Keep to the speed limit of 4mph upstream and 6mph Visitors Safety on site • Do not flush waste into the downstream. waterways or marina basins. All visitors are required to report Pontoons, access ramps and • Do not create wash. It erodes It is a major health hazard to the marina office upon arrival. boat decks can be slippery. riverbanks and frustrates to people and wildlife. We The facilities at the marina are Please wear suitable footwear other river users, so slow provide disposal points for reserved for our berth holders and make use of hand-rails and down if necessary. chemical toilets and offer and their guests only. duckboards where appropriate. pump out facilities. It is an • Keep clear of anglers. Take extra care when it is offense to use sea toilets on • Reduce your speed when Contractors windy, particularly when walking inland waters. passing moored boats or Please inform the marina of along exposed sections of other river users. any contractors working on walkway. We advise all users to • Do not discharge bilge water • Motor boats must give way your boat. They must report to wear life jackets when walking directly into the river. Pump to sailing boats and all the Marina Office upon arrival on the pontoons especially in it into a container and the unpowered craft. and provide a copy of their poor weather conditions. If you marina staff will advise you fully comprehensive liability require any assistance or have how best to dispose of it. Please report any fuel, oil or insurance. There is a £12 (inc any concerns please contact a SIREN SIGNALS VAT) per day commission for all member of staff. chemical spills to a member of contractors working on site. staff immediately. ONE SHORT BLAST Security • Keep clear of nesting sites, Altering course to starboard Marina Office. A daily security check is this can deter further breeding. TWO SHORT BLASTS The Marina Office is open daily performed every morning and Altering course to port from 08.30-17.00 Reduced security barriers are closed out THREE SHORT BLASTS hours may be worked over the of hours. These are opened via Going astern (reversing) Christmas and New Year period. a key code.

30 31 River information

The Avon Navigation Trust has easy to read gauges along the river The Avon is managed by the Avon Navigation Trust and the Severn including one here at the marina; is managed by the Canal and River Trust. Both organisations require boaters to purchase a license for the use of the river which pays for RED Danger - stop and moor your boat. the general upkeep of the navigation and locks. ORANGE Increased current, proceed with caution. Further license information can be found by visiting GREEN Normal navigable level. www.avonnavigationtrust.org The ultimate responsibility for deciding whether to take a boat out lies with www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating the skipper but the gauges should help you make an informed decision. Before venturing out on the river, it is advisable to consider water You can also monitor river levels by viewing the River Watch webcams levels. The river level is normally measured as a height above a on the Avon Navigation Trust’s website, and by following the link on normal summer level (NSL). our website to the Environment Agency’s own river gauge.

Visit www.farsondigitalwatercams.com/live-webcams/central/Avon-(Central)/Avon-Lock-Severn-Level/

32 33 From www.avonnavigationtrust.org Lock, stock and barrel... There are seventeen locks between Tewkesbury and Stratford. They are normally operated manually by boaters and the paddle gear accepts the small 1 inch taper, or ‘Northwich’ type lock key or windlass. The Avon lock at Tewkesbury is manned by a lock keeper between Easter and November.

Locking Procedure If you have not operated locks before, take your time and if you are unsure ask another boater-they will be happy to help. It is also worth taking time to visit Tewkesbury (Avon) lock to watch the lock keeper in action.

Locking up to higher level down the rack with your hands Secure lines at bow and stern but causes shock loading and can be prepared to take in the slack as damage the gear and equipment. the boat rises. Locking to a lower level Close the lock gates and check that Follow the same procedure when the paddles are lowered, or closed. locking to a lower level but the Go to the top gates and operate boat crews MUST NOT make fast the rack gearing to raise the their lines, but should pay them paddles. Open them a little way out by hand as the water level in at first and pause; the turbulence the lock drops. from too much water entering the Vessels should keep clear of chamber can force boats off the the cill below the top gates lock side, or make them surge up to avoid being caught up on and down and hit the gates. their sterngear. Easter to April: 0900-1800 Once the water level has risen a Operators of the paddles on the May to August: 0900-2000 little, open the paddles fully. bottom gates must be vigilant, and Sept to Oct: 0900-1800 On Rivers, leave the gates OPEN close them immediately if a vessel Lunch break: 1245-1400 when you leave, and all paddles gets into difficulties. Avon Lock keeper 01684 292129 CLOSED. On Canals, always leave the gates CLOSED. Between November and Easter, the When closing the paddles, please locks are set to manual if the lock wind them down slowly; pushing keeper is absent.

34 35 Local amenities

Restaurants Dentists Doctors General The Fleet Barton Street Church Street The Roses Theatre Twyning Tel 01684 293 332 77 Church Street Sun Street Tel 01684 274 020 Tel 08448 484 661 Tel 01684 290 734 For moorings ring 07879 040 101 The Old Police Station Tel 01684 293 933 Barton Road Surgery Cascades Leisure Centre The Great Wall Chinese Barton Road Spring Gardens Car park Restaurant, High Street Opticians Tel 01684 293 278 Tel 01684 293 740 Tel 01684 292 046 Zeiss Opticians Emergency Services Puckrup Hall Rajshahi Indian Restaurant, 108 High Street Twyning High Street Tel 01684 292 201 Police Tel 01684 296 200 Tel 01684 273 727 Tel 01242 176 365 Scrivens Ltd Non-emergencies Canal and River Trust Uncle Sam’s (Fish & Chips), 131 High Street Tel 101 or 01452 726 920 Tel 0303 040 4040 High Street Tel 01684 299 904 Tel 01684 276 727 Ambulance Avon Lock Vets Tel 999 or 01684 293 303 Tel 01684 292 129 Caffe Ricci High Street Coldicott Veterinary Clinic Fire Stratford Waterways Tel 01684 275 332 55 Barton Street Tel 999 or 01452 753 333 information Centre Tel 01684 292 177 Tel 07584 086 321 Slatters Bistro Tewkesbury Hospital Church Street Folly Gardens Gloucester Lock Barton Road Tel 01684 293 303 Tel 01452 318 007 Tel 01684 297 207 1 Folly Gardens Tel 01684 292 244 In the event of an emergency, Gloucester Dock Travel always dial 999 first, or for Tel 01452 318 000 Weather non-emergencies 101. Avonside Taxis, 41a High Street ANT navigation incident/concern Tel 01684 273 273 National Weathercall 0300 999 2010 Tel 09068 500 410 National Rail Enquiries Swan Rescue Tel 08457 484 950 Local weather is also available on Tel 0870 5555 999 our website or in the office. Bus timetables are available from Vale Wildlife Rescue Centre the bus stop on the High Street Tel 01386 882 288

River and Canal Rescue Tel 08702 078 021

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42 43 RECEIVE A TEXT MESSAGE WHEN SEND A MESSAGE TO YOUR BOAT - The battery is low - Request current battery voltage - The 240 volt power supply is lost - Turn on your battery charger - Bilge level rises to a dangerous level - Turn on your fridge AT&T - Engine bay temperature drops - Turn on lighting to a dangerous level AT&T - Turn on heaters - Battery becomes disconnected - Regular text informing you the system is operating and monitoring your boat From £499 fitted tel 01242 226432 / 07837 207345 email [email protected] web www.nauticaltextalert.co.uk Boat Ad 95x135_Layout 1 20/02/2012 11:20 Page 1

45 How to find us Tewkesbury Marina is located within a 30 minutes drive of both Heron Maps Gloucester and Worcester, and is just two miles from the M5.

Coming from the North TO WORCESTER Creative Cartographic Publishing Leave M5 at Junction 8 (M50) & M50 Continue 1 mile on M50 and leave at Junction 1 Follow the A38 signposted Tewkesbury, continue until you reach a mini roundabout. At the mini roundabout, turn left onto Bredon Road and continue past the Shell Garage. Turn left into Harbourside after the Shell Garage and follow the road around to the right.

From the South

Leave M5 at junction 9 TO CHELTENHAM Take A438 into the centre of Tewkesbury & GLOUCESTER Take a sharp right at the War Memorial and continue along the High Street. Cross the mini roundabout onto Bredon Road Satnav instructions GL20 5BY and and continue past the Shell Garage take turning onto Harbourside Turn Left into Harbourside after the Shell Garage and follow the road around to the right.

Heron Maps, PO Box 3008, Reading, RG1 9RU Tarnished perspex? We replace, refit and reseal windows E-mail: [email protected] Broken glass panels? on vessels of all shape and size, with a Website: www.heronmaps.com Windows in need of a reseal? mobile service available to all areas. Also available at waterside retailers, shops and www.amazon.co.uk For further information and personal attention Ring maps £6.50 BCN and Grand Union Canal £5.99 call Gwyn on 07711 562702 (free postage from Heron Maps) Heron Maps 46 Tewkesbury Marina Ltd Bredon Road | Tewkesbury | Gloucestershire | GL20 5BY

Opening hours 8.30am - 5pm

Tel +44 (0)1684 293737 | Fax 01684 293076 Email [email protected]

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