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Issue 69 Spring 2011 The journal of the Russell Newbery Engine Owners & Enthusiasts Club De Do Do - The last DM3? The Stourbridge Canal Membership tops 250! www.russellnewbery.co.uk/Register WHO’S WHO CONTENTS Front cover: The iconic view of the Red House glass cone RUSSELL NEWBERY REGISTER LTD from lock 9 on the Stourbridge Canal. (Photo Andrew Lay- cock) Vice Presidents: Lady Carol Stamp, Mrs Susan Gibbs, Dav- Back cover: NB Callisto near Fradley Junction. (Photo Wa- id Thirlby terway Images) Web site: www.russellnewbery.co.uk/Register The Russell Newbery Register is a non profit distributing 3 CHAIRMAN’S CHAT company limited by guarantee. Founded: 1994 Registered in England No: 346943 FROM THE EDITOR Officers: MEMBERSHIP TOPS 250 Chairman (Director): David Kay Phillips t: 01562 700365 m: 07831 285559 4 NEWS FROM THE WORKS Secretary (Director): Kevin McNiff m: 07866 424988 [email protected] AGM NOTICES Director: Norman C Mitchell BOATS FOR SALE t: 01452 415420 [email protected] Administration (membership, finance): Rob Davies 55 Noddington Lane, Whittington, Lichfield, Staffs. WS14 5 WATERWAYS FESTIVAL 2011 9PA Formerly the “National” t/f: 01543 432079 m: 07801 842337 RNR ACCOUNTS [email protected] Administration (newsletter) RALLY UPDATE Editor: Kevin McNiff (as above) DROITWICH CANAL NEWS Production: Andrew Laycock m: 07870 294580 [email protected] Administration (merchandise): Neil Mason 6 DE DO DO Hillcrest, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Surrey. RH5 6AH Norman Mitchell’s account of the birth of NB Arthur t: 01306 889073 [email protected] complete with the centenary coloured DM3 Rally Organiser: Kevin McNiff (as above) RCR UPDATE Webmaster: Andrew Laycock (as above) Important information on membership application and renewal RUSSELL NEWBERY REGISTER PROPERTY LTD 8 THE STOURBRIDGE CANAL A non profit distributing company limited by guarantee Founded 2004 Registered in England No: 5316384 Andrew Laycock presents a potted history of our 2011 Directors: Stephen Burt, Clive Henderson, Rob Davies rally venue and the surrounding canal Unless otherwise noted, Copyright © Russell Newbery Register, 2011 RN DIESEL ENGINE CO LTD With the changes in fuel and additives, the prospect of a breakdown may have potentially increased. 4 Oak House, Royal Oak Way North, Royal Oak Industrial Estate, Daventry NN11 8PQ t: 01327 700023 Remember that RNR members benefit from a The Register’s associate Company provides new engines, discount on all levels of cover so why not join up spares and re-builds. this year. Managing Director: David Kay Phillips t: 01327 700023 And while we are on the subject, filters are avail- Field Engineers: Ian Crompton m: 07831 841108 Richard Milligan m:07973 826260 able from the RN Diesel Engine Company. All Enquiries: [email protected] Next edition All contributions for the Summer 2011 edition will be gratefully received. Do not worry about format — in true RN fashion the editorial team can cope with almost anything! Copy deadline is 15th July 2011 Corporate Member 2 RNR Newsletter : Spring 2011 Chairman’s Chat that all is clear of cancer but he still can’t fit a speech valve until my throat has healed completely. Eleanor’s lip reading skills are still needed for me to communicate. She is improving, some days I have to use my writing board, and my writing is terrible, but we manage. The RNR Rally this year is being held at the Bonded Ware- house in Stourbridge, which is most convenient for us, it’s about four hours running from our home mooring and I think that we can manage a journey of that distance. See you soon, have a safe journey. News since Christmas seems to have been very slow but one must go on. The gas bill arrived a few days ago, which was quite re- warding after the winter we have had. We replaced the boiler last year and the house wall cavities are all insulat- A quick word from ‘Er below decks’. Yes, David is pro- ed, the result is a smaller gas bill. gressing very well, is now pottering in the garden and checking on the boat now and again. I am looking forward NB May has withstood the winter well; thank goodness I to seeing you all at the Rally – let’s hope we haven’t drained tanks and pipes before the heavy frosts, so no blinked and missed the summer! damage to the system. See you, best wishes I must thank all members for all your good wishes for a full recovery from my operation, my surgeon is quite happy From The Editor essential bar preparations for Stourbridge to give us an insight into the Stourbridge Ca- Spring has sprung and what a great start to nal. what we all hope is a great cruising season. Of course there are already doom merchants Here’s hoping there is enough water in the who speak of drought conditions but when I BCN for us - and everyone else going to the started on my first canal holiday in the Pelsall Rally! spring of 1976 – now that was year of the drought! No doubt you’ve carried out the all-impor- tant pre cruise checks and are now either on Membership the cut or about to set out; so whether you are coming to the RNR rally or just going Although a quiet period we have just topped the 250 mark and, like your investments, this figure can go up or down! boating, have a good road! A warm RNR welcome to: When you ring RNDE at Daventry and get the Jeff Perring, Mbabane, Swaziland. NB Blanche answer phone – please don’t hang up! Jody is very much on hand to get your spares picked Mark Rowland t/a Star Class Carrying, Stockton and dispatched and if you have an urgent NB Callisto need, her mobile number is on the answer Fred & Sadie Heritage, Whittlesey NB Lynx phone message. Why lose your 10% discount going elsewhere? Rally goers remember to [Callisto will be carrying diesel and solid fuel for sale. Ed.] order any filters etc and Jamie will bring them with him. In this edition we feature the building of NB and Andrew has taken time out from RNR Newsletter : Spring 2011 3 News from The Works Well, here we are at the start of what BW call the boating season but, to some of us, it never ends and that is true of RN Diesel Engine Co. Although Allister has now finally left the ‘PLANT’ , we are still operating, albeit on a skeleton basis, in order to maintain a positive cash flow during these difficult times. Spare parts sales are holding up well and although the factory is cur- rently only manned by Jody on a Monday, parts can be ordered by email to [email protected] or left on the answer machine and will be picked up and actioned within seven working days, alternatively, where urgent, Jody can be contacted direct on her mobile. Whilst attempting to offer every assistance to members we as for your understanding and forbearance as we have to manage the business in these difficult times. We do see our ability to weather out the slow down in the economy and look forward to still being around when conditions improve. Notice is hereby given that the Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting Annual General Meeting of of Russell Newbery Register Property Ltd Russell Newbery Register Ltd will be held at will be held at The Bonded Warehouse, Stourbridge The Bonded Warehouse, Stourbridge on on Sunday 19 June 2010 at 1.45pm Sunday 19 June 2010 at 3.45pm AGENDA AGENDA 1. Apologies 1. Apologies 2. Minutes previous AGM 2. Minutes of previous AGM 3. Chairman’s Report 3. Chairman’s Report 4. Director’s Report 4. Director’s Report 5. Presentation of Accounts y/e 31/12/10 5. Presentation of Accounts y/e 30/11/10 6. Election of Directors 6. Election of Directors 7. Appointment of Accountants 7. Appointment of Accountants 8. Any Other Business 8. Any Other Business Kevin McNiff Clive Henderson Secretary Secretary **** Boats for Sale **** Very reluctantly offered for sale: 70 ft traditional narrowboat, powered by factory remanufactured DM 2. Shell by Graham Reeves, to a modified design, and fitted out (no expense spared) in light oak by Blue Haven. Designed and built with long term cruising in mind with all "mod cons" forward of the engine room and entirely traditional behind. Full details can be seen on ABNB's web site at www.abnb.co.uk, the boat is called "Jasmine" and is ref- erence number 1761. NB “Frederick” is For Sale: 60' Stoke-on-Trent Boatbuilders, 1989. IWA Rally winner for best professional boat that year. DM 2 from Upmin- ster (not Vero!). 2 + 2 berths, Webasto CH, Squirrel stove, 2 pump-out toilets, lounge inc arm chairs Price £43950 More info at www.lonportbrokerage.co.uk Dave and Nessa are having a new boat built which will have a DM 3 fitted. [3-pots are getting everywhere! Ed.] 4 RNR Newsletter : Spring 2011 The Waterways Festival 2011 Russell Newbery Register Ltd Annual Accounts for year ended 30 November 2010 There will be so much to see and do on the banks of TRADING & PROFIT & LOSS the Trent and Mersey Canal when Burton upon Trent Income 30.11.10 30.11.09 Donations/Dinner 250 2718 hosts The Waterways Festival, previously known as Mem.Subs 2617 2725 the National Festival and Boat Show, from Friday 29th Merchandise 1348 1774 Rally 4193 3668 st to Sunday 31 July 2011. Rally Raffle 515 8923 594 11479 __________ ___________ This new date is a change from the normal practice in recent years of holding it over the August Bank Holiday, Cost of Sales Dinner 0 2878 and has come after significant consultation with exhibitors, Open Stock 313 481 attending public and IWA volunteers who are all vital to the Purchases 940 1724 staging of the event.
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