Diary Page All canal-based events below were checked on 15 April as going ahead, but the continuing critical water supply situation may lead to events being cancelled - please check before setting out. Our own events are in bold type; selected events held by others are in regular type. For more information on our own events, please contact Rodney Evans unless other Committee members are named (contact details on back page). For other events, contact details or other sources of information are given where known. 4 - 7 May
Northampton Branch Annual Boat Gathering, Beckett's Park, Northampton. Boat handling, entertainment, barbecue, real ale. Details: Eric Young, 01624 862988 or eric.young@waterways.org.uk
Saturday 19 May
Where the Working Boats Went - an evening of music and drama, with “Life and Times” about the waterways past and present. St Andrew's Parish Church, Langford, Beds. Tickets £8 (incl. refreshments) from Jim Dickson (01462 700355).
19 - 20 May
Rickmansworth Festival, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, GU. Boats, music, entertainment, amusements. www.rwt.org.uk
25 - 27 May
Branch Lock Ransom, Three Locks, Soulbury. If you can offer help for this, please contact Peter Caswell. 10% discount on meals at the Grand Union for boaters please contact James Griffin for details; Sat evening: Bring-your-own barbecue, weather permitting; Sun: Finish time depending on boat traffic.
2 - 5 June
Crick Boat Show & Waterway Festival, Crick Marina, GU Leicester Line. Diamond Jubilee event, free boat trips, children's entertainment, trade stands, seminars. Adults £12, children £7, conc. £10. Ticket hotline 01283 742972. www.crickboatshow.com
Boat Safety Certification Alan Stewart
Lloyds Academy Diploma in Small Craft Surveying Ex-Merchant Marine Engineer
Authorised Boat Safety Scheme Examiner Visit my website: www.boat-safetyexaminer.co.uk Contact me by phone on 01234 767156 or mobile 07976 900113 Alternatively e-mail me at: alan_breck_stewart@msn.com Page 8