Southside News - February 2009

Southside News February 2009

South Norwood Lake (former reservoir for the Croydon Canal) Photo by Alan Smith

The Newsletter of the South London Branch of the IWA Campaigning for the conservation, use, maintenance, restoration and development of the Inland Waterways

Registered as a charity No. 212342

Happy New Year! & Welcome to the February Edition of Southside News May I firstly wish you all the best for 2009. Although it’s bitterly cold and the media is full of doom and gloom, I hope this latest edition of Southside News will bring you some cheer and you may even be tempted to wrap up warm and come over to Croydon to some of the many interesting talks and presentations Alan Smith has arranged - see his programme on page 5 - we would love to see you.

Alan Eggby has had yet another very successful year running the Waterways Game and Sales stand. Our Publicity stand, which promotes the waterways and our branch activities, is also on display on these occasions, so take a look at Alan’s report on Page 6.

On the subject of our famous Waterways Game, in these straitened times it is becoming even more difficult to persuade members of the public to part with their hard earned cash - unless they are convinced they are getting good value for their ticket purchase. Obviously the higher value the prize, the less profit is available to worthy waterways causes. So we have a proposition - we know that personal circumstances often make it difficult for you to attend events, or to help run the stand, but if you could help in another way, for example by contributing a prize, or its equivalent value, that would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to contribute, in cash or kind, please get in touch with Alan Eggby. Contact details for all members of the Committee are on page 19.

As you know, our branch is campaigning to erect information boards along the route of the Croydon Canal - you can learn some very interesting facts and see some fascinating photographs of this piece of local history by taking a look at Alan Smith’s article starting on page 11.

Mike Simmons, our Children’s and Young People’s Officer, has written an update on page 13 about our exciting new project with Tideway Adventurers ‘Learning Afloat’ , which aims to teach all age groups of the community about the skills they need to fully enjoy, respect and keep safe on our waterways, as well as qualifying for recognised awards - tell your friends and family and come and join us!

We very much look forward to seeing you soon!

Christine Smith Publicity Officer & Newsletter Editor IWA South London Branch

Contents A Message from the Branch Chairman

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South London’s Social Calendar

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Branch Activities & Latest News:

Branch Stand & Waterways Game Social Meetings Report Forthcoming Events & Trips Tracing the Croydon Canal

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Our Links with other Waterways Organisations

Learning Afloat London Waterways Redevelopment Plan

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Tributes

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Branch Committee & Officers Contact Details

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Social Meetings Location Map

Back Cover

Photo: C Smith

Members of South London Branch at the Thames Festival

The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Inland Waterways Association or of the South London Branch. They are, however, published as being of interest to our members and readers

A Message from the Branch Chairman Photo: C Smith

First a big thank you to all branch members who have helped on the branch stand during the summer. Once again the stand has raised over ÂŁ1000, which will be donated to waterway restoration or other causes.

Looking forward, our meetings organiser has a full programme of talks arranged for most of next year; you will find details on the facing page.

It would be nice to see more of you at these social meetings, which are held close to East Croydon Station. The branch stand will be out and about again in the spring - the first event will probably be running the Information Stand at Little Venice over the first weekend in May, more details later.

May I wish you all the best for 2009 from all the branch committee.

Alan Eggby, Branch Chairman

South London’s Social Calendar 2009 The following South London Branch Social Events will take place at 7.30 for 8.00 p.m at: The Primary Room The United Reformed Church Hall Addiscombe Grove Croydon CR0 5LP Wednesday 4th March

AGM - followed by a talk by Les Etheridge (National Treasurer/Chairman Finance Committee/Deputy National Chairman) on what’s happening in the IWA nationally

Wednesday 1st April

Presentation on ‘The Hereford & Gloucester Canal’ by Dick Skeet

Wednesday 6th May

Presentation on ‘The Portsmouth & Arundel Canal’ by Adge Roberts of the Chichester Ship Canal Trust

Wednesday 3rd June

Presentation on ‘The Massey Shaw Fireboat’ by John & Margaret Bell from The Massey Shaw Marine Vessel Preservation Society

Wednesday 9th September

Presentation about The Higher Avon by Roger Clay from The Stratford & Warwick Waterways Trust

Wednesday 7th October

Presentation: ‘Joeys, Joshers & James - A BCN Miscellany’ by Phil Clayton from the BCN Society

Wednesday 4th November

Presentation: ‘History & Restoration of the Thames and Medway Canal’ by Brian Macknish of the Thames & Medway Canal Association

Friday 11th December

Christmas Dinner - Caprini Restaurant, near Waterloo Station

All are welcome - members and non members. Please see the map on the back cover.

For more information please contact: Alan Smith Tel: 0208 255 1581 email: smith.alanj@blueyonder.co.uk For updates see the IWA website at: www.waterways.org.uk

Branch Activities The Stand & Famous Waterways Game After a break for the whole of July our first event for this report was the New Addington Woodland Day on Sunday 3rd August. This is a small show held on rough fields in New Addington. The weather was like most of the summer with a threat of showers but luckily we only had one all day. We ran the Waterways Game and Sales Stand and made a profit of over ÂŁ150 - it seemed to be an event with a steady flow of visitors but never really busy.

The August Bank Holiday weekend saw us at the IWA National Festival, this year at Autherley Junction near Wolverhampton. A phone call on the Tuesday prepared us for the worst - as a result of the torrential rain, being told to go to the racecourse and not the site. On arrival Photo: C Smith at the racecourse we Dorothy & Andrew with two hopeful customers at booked in and were the National in August told to join a queue (one of seven) and after about two hours we were finally told to proceed to the site. On arrival at the site we were shown to our place but had to keep the car on the temporary tracks that had been laid. We set up the stand and when we could finally get off site made our way to our hotel. Each morning during the festival we had to park at the racecourse and catch the special bus to the rally site. Fortunately most of the committee attended, plus some other members, so we were never short of staff.

Over the weekend we made nearly ÂŁ250 profit on the Waterways Game. Although the site was fairly muddy (not as bad as St Ives) we had a fine weekend, apart from one short shower. Getting out on the Monday evening was much better than unloading, with a one-way system on the site.

The following Sunday we were out again at a BW event on the Regents Canal in Mile End Park. The weather was wet when we arrived, so

we were told to set up in the activities centre. However, later in the day, we set up a second Waterways Game nearer the canal in a spare gazebo - once again we were fortunate to have enough help to man both stands. This event only raised about £30 from the Waterways Game.

A week later, we were back on the Regents Canal at City Road Lock for the annual Angel Canal Festival. Again, the weather was not at its best but we managed to make a profit of over £130 on the Waterways Game.

Our last big event of the summer was the following weekend, the Photo: C Smith 13th/14th September, this being Andrew with two winners at the the Mayor’s Thames Festival. We National in August again joined in the Blue Ribbon Village at Potters Field Park, between City Hall and Tower Bridge, our stand being on the Thames Walkway. We made a profit of over £150 on the Waterways Game over the weekend but found ticket selling very difficult owing to a ban on alcoholic prizes.

We thought that would be it for this year, but on 4th October we took the Waterways Game to a Jumble Sale, run by Tideway Adventurers, and made a small profit of £18.

Over the period of this report we have also sold about £500 of Head Office stock of which about 25% goes to Branch funds.

I must conclude by thanking everyone who has helped on the stand this summer and look forward to as much help in 2009.

Alan Eggby, Sales Officer

Photo: C Smith

Alan & Gerrard on the stand at the Mayor’s Thames Festival in September

Social Meetings Report Our monthly Social Meetings started in September with a talk on the Panama Canal by Roger Squires, a comprehensive coverage of the history of the area through to a transit of the canal by cruise ship.

In October we had Mark and Pam Bathurst from the Medway Queen Preservation Society, who gave an unusual presentation on the history of this venerable paddle steamer, its wartime exploits to Dunkirk, its post war demise and Lottery Funded restoration about to start at Bristol.

Panama Canal: http://www.gipsymoth. org/images/Country%2520Data/800px-

On November 5th Christine and I gave a presentation on Alaska & the Yukon, mostly a travelogue of our month-long holiday in June but including some inland waterways scenes on the Chena and Tanana Rivers in Alaska and, of course, the mighty Yukon itself.

PS Medway Queen www.medwayqueen.co.uk

We finished 2008 with our Christmas Dinner at Caprini Restaurant at Waterloo, which was most enjoyable and generated ÂŁ44 from the Raffle. Many thanks to all those who generously donated the excellent prizes.

Photo: A Smith

Stern Wheeler Discovery III on the Chena River, Alaska

We started the New Year with a fascinating presentation by Liz Payne, the Chair of the Cotswold Canals Trust, showing the past and present state of Thames & Severn Canal and the Stroudwater Navigation. Of particular interest was the Lottery Funded restoration now in progress in the StroudStonehouse area.

Unfortunately, owing to the extreme weather, we were forced to cancel our social meeting on 4th February and apologise for any inconvenience.

Ken Oliver has kindly agreed to come in February 2010 with his update of the Wilts & Berks Canal Restoration.

As you will see on page 5, a varied programme of speakers has been arranged for the rest of the year and we would urge you to come and hear about the wider waterways scene. We are a friendly bunch and we can always accommodate more people! On a more prosaic note, we have to pay for the hire of the room and always make a donation to the societies who provide speakers, thereby helping to fulfill the aims of the IWA, so please come and support the Social meetings.

Sapperton Tunnel entrance at Coates www.cotswoldcanals.com

Alan Smith

HELP NEEDED WITH CANALWAY CAVALCADE 2nd - 4th MAY 2009 Can you spare time to assist with Canalway Cavalcade at Little Venice, London (near Warwick Avenue tube station) at any time over the May Bank Holiday this year?

If so the IWA would welcome any assistance Help is needed from getting everything ready for the start, assisting in the running of events and activities, to taking everything down afterwards.

If you would like to help the IWA at any time over the weekend it would be most welcome.

Contact Roger Squires: Tel 020 7232 0987, email: roger.squires@waterways.org.uk or Libby Bradshaw: Tel 020 8874 2787 for further details

Forthcoming Events & Trips Following another year of raising over £1000 for waterways causes, we intend to attend the following events in 2009: Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th May: Little Venice Canalway Cavalcade

(Publicity Stand only)

Sunday 24th May: Eltham - Waterways Game* Sunday 31st May: Erith Riverside Festival -Waterways Game* Saturday 25th July: Full day cruise on Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle right round the Isle of Sheppey. Fare £35 per adult for a party of 10+. No concessions. Not recommended for young children as trip takes 9 hours. Departs 10:00 am from Chatham Historic Dockyard. Free parking available at Dockyard. Please let Alan Eggby know by 30th May if you would like to join this cruise.

Sunday 23rd August: Mile End (BW Day) - Waterways Game Saturday 29th to Monday 31st August: National Waterways Festival, Redhill, River Soar Navigation - Waterways Game Sunday 6th September: Angel Canal Festival, Islington - Waterways Game Saturday 12th/Sunday 13th September: Mayor’s Thames Festival - Waterways Game *To be confirmed Other dates will be added for Teddington, Wandle Festival and New Addington Woodland Day, as and when dates are announced. If you know of any other suitable events or locations - or would like to help - please let me know.

Alan Eggby

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TRACING THE CROYDON CANAL The branch’s stand contains displays on the Croydon Canal, which often prompt people to say they never knew it existed and ask what can be seen today.

The leaflet rack also contains information about the branch’s proposal to erect information boards to draw attention to various locations on the former canal route as a reminder of this long-lost waterway.

at the rear of people’s gardens and therefore inaccessible to the public. Unfortunately, that option is unlikely to be available!

Firstly, a little historical background is necessary. The year 1801 saw George III give his assent to three Acts of Parliament, sanctioning the construction of the Surrey Iron Railway (SIR), the Grand Surrey Canal and the Croydon Canal. The railway was opened in 1803 from a basin beside the River Wandle, where it enters the Thames at Wandsworth, to Croydon. It was the world’s first public railway - a tramroad on which carriers provided their own horses and

It has to be said that remnants of the canal are few and a lot of imagination is necessary.

The best way to trace the route would be by helicopter, as most of what remains of the route is

The Croydon & Grand Surrey Canals

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Represents parts of the Grand Surrey Canal which were proposed but never built

wagons and paid a toll to the railway company, just like a turnpike road.

The Grand Surrey Canal had various grandiose plans but by 1810 had only reached Camberwell, which would be its ultimate destination, although it did open a branch to Peckham in 1826. The Croydon Canal branched off the Grand Surrey Canal at New Cross and was not opened to Croydon until 1809, by which time its railway competitor had been in operation for six years. When the London & Croydon Railway was authorised, its line used part of the canal route and the Croydon Canal was purchased and abandoned in 1835, actually closing the following year. Croydon therefore had the dubious distinction of its canal being the first in the country to be legally abandoned.

Tramlink. The Grand Surrey Canal became, in effect, an extension of Surrey Commercial Docks and was closed in 1971, although much of the route is walkable.

The London and Croydon Railway took a much more direct route than the canal it superseded, therefore several loops were left, some of which remained in water for some years. They were noted beauty spots and used for fishing and boating. The railway was keen to advertise them to boost its revenue until the area became part of suburbia. At this time, disused canals were a rarity and the Croydon Canal was probably the first canal to be used recreationally - another first for Croydon!

Starting from the north end of the canal, the first reminder can be seen at the south end of New Cross Gate station. On the east side adjacent to New Cross Road bridge you will see a portion of stone wall which lies on the line of the canal and is thought to be a relic. Not a lot, but it’s a start!

The southern part of Shardeloes Road approaching Brockley station is built on the site of the canal, but has no properties facing onto it. On both sides are the fences of back gardens from houses in parallel roads - Millmark Grove to the west and Malpas Road to the east. The reason was that the towpath gave access to a brickworks, which outlived the canal.

To complete this potted history, the SIR was closed in 1846 (well into the steam era). The section from Mitcham to Waddon Marsh was later used for a steam railway from Wimbledon to West Croydon and is now used by

Photo: A Smith

Section of Croydon Canal in Betts Park, Anerley

Opposite the junction with Millmark Grove, some modern houses can be seen in Malpas Road, filling in a gap between the Victorian terraced houses. This was the site of a lockkeeper’s cottage.

Near Brockley station, the Wetherspoon’s pub, the Brockley Barge, was imaginatively renamed

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from the Breakespeare Arms, when it was reopened in 2000. The canal reached its summit level at Honor Oak Park, the top lock (No. 28) having been just up the hill from the station, adjacent to the entrance to the recreation ground. Locks 26 and 27 lie underneath the nursery and an excavation by the Time Team might prove rewarding!

board does, however, mention that the pond is a remnant of the Croydon Canal. South east of Sydenham station, the route of the canal behind Venner Road is marked by a modern development, “Canal Walk”.

The Anerley Arms, by Anerley station, has some old pictures of the canal, which literally ran outside the door of its predecessor and was one of the sections kept after the railway opened. Where Anerley Road crossed the canal, the original bridge railings can be seen on the south side, beyond which is the well known preserved section of canal in Betts Park which has an information display about the Croydon Canal.

Just north west of Forest Hill station an interesting reminder of the canal can be seen in David’s Road, which climbs up the hill. The pavement on the west side is level, raised above the road. This marks the level of the towpath, the houses on this side of the road having been built on the site of the canal. A section which is still in water is off Silverdale at the junction with Dacres Road, to the east of the railway between Forest Hill and Sydenham. It is a nature reserve, but unfortunately the access gate is locked, the area only being available to school parties. The information

South Norwood Lake was a reservoir for the canal and has only been slightly reduced in size (see picture on front cover). It also has an information display. In Norwood High Street, the gateway in the building next to the Ship Inn was the access

Photo: A Smith

Raised pavement in David’s Road, Forest Hill indicates site of Croydon Canal towpath

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vegetation has covered the area.

West Croydon station was built on the site of the canal basin.

These, then, are the principal relics of the short-lived Croydon Canal.

Betts Park Anerley Road Bridge, showing the parapet of former canal bridge to Norwood Wharf. Several canalside pubs had inappropriate ‘marine’ names, the nearby Jolly Sailor being another example. Finally, on the east side of Gloucester Road, Croydon, adjacent to the south side of the bridge over the West Croydon line is the parapet of the canal bridge.

From the opposite side of the road, the footpath to Spurgeon’s Bridge follows the line of the towpath.

When the former sidings on the north side of West Croydon station were unoccupied, you could see the stones which marked the edge of the canal as it approached its terminal basin. They may well still be there, but since the sidings were removed,

Another view of the Canal in Betts Park Alan Smith Note from Editor: Andrew Mann came onto the South London Branch Committee and headed the campaign to erect information boards at various points along the route of the Croydon Canal - since this article was written Andrew has sadly passed away. Please see our tribute to a much valued and respected member of our Committee and Branch on page 18.

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CANALWAY CAVALCADE LITTLE VENICE, LONDON W2

SATURDAY 2nd TO MONDAY 4th MAY 2009 Canalway Cavalcade is an annual event at Little Venice which has been taking place since 1983. It is organised by the Inland Waterways Association, a registered charity whose details can be found on its website: www.waterways.org.uk Join us for a day (or more) out by the water, with lots to do for all the family

. Pageant of decorated boats . Teddy Bears’ picnic . Children’s art

exhibition . Trade show . Musicians . Children’s activities . Boat Trips . Procession of working

and historic boats . Morris Dancers . Competitions

This year’s theme is

Waterway Wonders ADMISSION IS FREE Event information: General: 07876 597 941 Trade show: 0844 800 6552 or email: exhibition@waterways.org.uk Waterspace & Boat entries: http://www.waterways.org.uk/ Events/CanalwayCavalcade09 or telephone: 020 8642 8104 Advertising & Brochure space: 020 8255 1581 or email: christine.smith@blueyonder.co.uk

Canalway Cavalcade is supported by:

British Waterways City of Westminster Paddington Central Paddington Waterside Partnership

And much, much more!

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www.tidewaynarrowboats.com Telephone: 07875 841 423 email: admin@tidewaynarrowboats.com

Tideway Adventurers’ Narrowboats Theo and Merlin Tideway Adventurers Narrowboat Project is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that was originally formed 25 years ago. The aim of the organisation is to provide low cost opportunities for children, young people, and community groups to go afloat on England’s historic inland waterways and to learn the many skills associated with boat handling and canal navigation. As well as gaining knowledge and understanding of the environmental value of our canals and rivers, it’s also great fun!!

The Narrowboats – we have two 70ft long steel narrowboats, the 12 berth Theo and the 10 berth, Merlin both are moored at the Denham Yacht Station in Uxbridge. There is a skipper’s cabin at the stern of each boat with an extra berth in each. Both vessels have central heating, shower, flush toilets and galley with hot and cold water.

Skippers provided, unless hirers have a narrow boat handling certificate. Groups wishing to operate the boat themselves will need to hold the Certificate In Community Boat Management. The project does not supply bedding, tea towels or waterproofs. Both boats carry the requisite number of lifejackets.

School, Community & Youth

Groups

Private & Corporate

Half day (3 hours) Day hire (6 hours) Weekend (48 hours) 5 day hire 7 day hire

£120 £200 £500 £900 £1060

£80 (inc skipper) £150 (inc skipper) £300 £700 £860

If the Project supplies a skipper a further £20 per day needs to be added for School, Community and Youth Groups and £30 per day for Private & Corporate hire.

Prices include fuel, gas and first toilet pump out

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LEARNING AFLOAT WHO IS IT MANAGED & ADMINSTERED BY? The Inland Waterways Association (South London Branch) in conjunction with Tideway Adventurers Narrowboat Project.

WHAT IS IT? ‘Learning Afloat’ will run alongside the IWA brand ‘Wild over Waterways’.

Learning Afloat will be aimed at all ages of the community and will be a training facility that covers every aspect of operating a craft on the inland waterways.

Young people (11-18 years) whether belonging to user groups or attending ‘Junior Courses’ can qualify for the awards listed below.

WHAT ARE THE OUTCOMES? Young People 11 - 17 years: AQA IWA NCBA IWA

Unit Award Basic Crew Award Complete Crew Course Junior Narrowboat Skipper

For 17+ age group: NCBA RYA

Certificate in Community Boat Management Inland Helmsman’s Certificate

If training and involvement with a project is over a twelve week period then it would also qualify for the volunteering section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (14 - 25 years) WHEN IS THE FIRST EVENT? Learning Afloat will be launched at Cavalcade during the Public Holiday - 2nd to 4th May. The first learning event will be held on 9th - 10th May. HOW DO I APPLY? email: admin@tidewaynarrowboats.com or telephone: (020) 8697 4087; 07875 841423 or 07930 352388

Mike Simmons on

You will then be sent an application form. This will show the costs and requirements of the specific activity you have chosen to undertake. If you are under 18 years of age you will be asked to return a parent or guardian consent form. A Risk Assessment of the activity will be available nearer the time on the Tideway Adventurers website: www.tidewaynarrowboats.com

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LONDON WATERWAYS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN On 8th January, the Environment Agency launched a plan for redeveloping and cleaning up London’s waterways. This imaginative scheme is essentially environmental in nature, designed to improve the state of rivers to assist wildlife and make them more attractive natural spaces which the public would want to visit.

In South London, the plan is to recover portions of buried rivers such as the Effra, which runs from Crystal Palace into the Thames at Vauxhall, the Ravensbourne in SE London, and the Wandle in Croydon.

Improvements are also proposed on the Hogsmill River, which flows into the Thames at Kingston, on Beverley Brook, which joins the Thames at Barnes, and on the River Shuttle a tributary of the Cray in Bexley. The only projects on a navigable river listed are proposed on the Thames in the Hampton Court area.

If you would like more information an interactive website is available at: www.therrc.co.uk/lrap.php or telephone: 01234 752979 Alan Smith

OLIVER S. TURNER

TRIBUTES

Sadly passed away in early October 2008. He had been very active on the London Waterways scene over many years. Having first joined the IWA in 1946, he was awarded an Honorary Membership in 2006. He and his wife ran the Marinas at Maida Vale and Cumberland Basin until they retired. He had been a supporter of the London Canal Museum since its formation. The Branch exends its sincere condolences to his widow and family.

ERIC STRIDE

Sadly died in November 2008. He had been a member for many years; he very much enjoyed attending the social meetings at Croydon and was an active contributor at question time. He was also a keen member of RNLI, for which he was awarded a Bronze Award in 2007 for his volunteering services. He will be sadly missed by all at South London Branch, who send their sincere condolences to Joan.

DOUGLAS REDSTON

Sadly died on 13th December 2008. He was a founder member of the IWA London and Home Counties Branch Committee and later became Chairman of the Reading Branch of the Kennet & Avon Canal Association. He used to cruise the waterways a great deal and was concerned that not enough use was being made of them, especially in winter, and many private owners tended to stay very close to their moorings. A unique achievement of his was to invent the “Silver Sword” scheme which ran for a number of years and encouraged people to explore more, especially lesser used, waterways. The Branch extends its sincere condolences to his family.

ANDREW MANN

We were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of our friend and fellow Committee Member, Andrew Mann, on Tuesday 3rd February. Our sincere condolences to Rita, Fred, Catherine and all his family. A more 18 detailed tribute will be printed in the next issue of Southside News.

IWA SOUTH LONDON BRANCH COMMITTEE & OFFICERS 2008-9 BRANCH CHAIRMAN & SALES OFFICER Alan Eggby (Elected 2006-2009) 137 Strathyre Avenue, London, SW16 4RH Tel: (020) 8764 8194

e-mail: alan_eggby@lineone.net DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Libby Bradshaw (Elected 2006 - 2009) Ground floor flat, 61 West Side, Wandsworth Common, London, SW18 2ED Tel+fax: (020) 8874 2787 e-mail: libby.bradshaw@boltblue.com or libby.bradshaw@ursa.me.uk BRANCH SECRETARY Lesley Pryde (Elected 2008 - 2011) 2 Hepworth Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5DQ Tel: Home: (020) 8679 9866. Mob: 07787 372408 e-mail: cookielesley@tinyworld.co.uk BRANCH TREASURER & MINUTES SECRETARY Dorothy Robbie (Elected 2007 - 2010) 23 Porcupine Close, Mottingham, London,SE9 3AE Tel: (020) 8857 6367 e-mail: Dorothy.Robbie@ineedbroadband.co.uk

SOCIAL MEETINGS SECRETARY Alan Smith (Elected 2008-2011) 41 Jubilee Avenue, Whitton, Twickenham, Middlesex. TW2 6JA Tel: Home: (020) 8255 1581. Mob: 077748 90750 e-mail: smith.alanj@blueyonder.co.uk or chrisalasjubilee@googlemail.com PUBLICITY OFFICER & NEWSLETTER EDITOR Christine Smith (Elected 2008-2011) 41 Jubilee Avenue, Whitton, Twickenham, Middlesex. TW2 6JA Tel: Home: (020) 8255 1581 Mob: 07774 890750 e-mail: christine.smith@blueyonder.co.uk or chrisalasjubilee@googlemail.com EX-OFFICIO AS REGION CHAIRMAN Roger Squires 46 Elephant Lane, Rotherhithe, London,SE16 4JD Tel: (020) 7232 0987 e-mail roger.squires@waterways.org.uk CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S OFFICER Mike Simmons Tideway Adventurers Narrowboat Project PO Box 51123 London SE13 6YH Tel: (020) 8697 4087 Mobs: 07875 841423 or 07930 352388 e-mail: mike.simmons@lewisham.gov.uk MEMBERSHIP OFFICER (Non Committee) Jane Davey 30 Siddons Road, Croydon CRO 4JR Tel: (020) 8680 2213

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IWA South London Branch Social Meetings are held at: The United Reformed Church Hall Addiscombe Grove Croydon CR0 5LP

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