NABO AGM – Sat 20th November 2010
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 19th Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Boat Owners will be held on Saturday 20th November 2010 at Wolverhampton Boat Club commencing at 10.45 a.m. (Tea and Coffee from 10.15 a.m.). The agenda will be as follows:-
Waterways on the Politics Show
This Sunday, 10th July, at 11a.m., The Politics Show for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire will be reporting "on the huge job of handing the network over to a new "National Trust" of canals by next spring. Securing a bright future for our 200-year-old system or just a way of cutting costs."
No new enforcement powers being sought by NWC
In response to concerns raised by members, NABO sought assurance from British Waterways (via the BW Advisory Forum) and direct from DEFRA that BW will not be allowed to seek additional boating enforcement powers if the transfer of engagement to the New Waterways Charity go ahead.
NEW trustees announced to lead waterways into third sector
The founding trustees have been appointed for the new waterways charity that will take over the running of British Waterways’ canals, rivers and docks in England and Wales from April 2012.
Droitwich Canal Official Opening
The Droitwich Canals Partnership has announced details of the canal opening with a packed weekend of celebrations between Friday 1st July and Sunday 3rd July. The event will coincide with the annual Droitwich Spa Music and Arts Festival with live performances in the town centre on Saturday 2nd July.
Extended consultation on Lee & Stort Moorings
The consultation about the BW proposals for the management of moorings on the Rivers Lee & Stort, Hertford Union and Regent's Canals has been extended to the end of May 2011. BW developed their proposals, aiming to balance the interests of different interest groups including boaters, walkers, rowers, canoeists, anglers, local residents, businesses and visitors […]
Can YOU help a Local Waterway Partnership?
NABO is keen that boaters and other people with relevant skills should consider applying to fill one of seven positions on each of the new trial local Waterway Partnerships’ advisory bodies. Could that be you?
The importance of local waterways partnerships
NABO chairman, David Fletcher, reflects on a collaboration with Roger Hanbury, chief executive of The Waterways Trust, and the local waterway managers, Dean Davies in the West Midlands and Debbie Lumb in the North West, to find the chairs for the trial Local Waterway partnerships.
NABO RoadShow – hosted by Pewsey Wharf Boat Club in Wiltshire on Sunday 27th March
The NABO promoted Forum arrives at Bouverie Hall in Pewsey, Wiltshire,on Sunday 27th March commencing at 2pm. Based on the BBC "Question Time" format –
NABO RoadShow – Byfleet Boat Club -Saturday 26th March
The NABO promoted Forum arrives at Byfleet Boat Club, in Surrey on Saturday 26th March commencing at 7pm. Based on the BBC "Question Time" format –
