We have now made an agreement with the landlord Terry Bedford to hold our social evenings at St Marys Gate Inn, which is situated next to the Cathedral in London Rd, Arundel.
The ABC committee will meet from 7pm to 8pm for a general committee meeting, followed from 8pm onwards for members to meet and socialise with other members over a drink etc. This will be held on the first Monday of every month, (Monday 7th Sept, 5th Oct, 2nd Nov & 7th Dec 2009).
We look forward to meeting you at one of our next gatherings.
Ben Fogle to officially open the new mooring and landing pontoon, at Arundel Town Quay 12:30 – 13:00 on the 5th September 2009.
(Check with Arundel Town Hall for times 01903 882954)
Boat gathering, meeting at Pulborough slipway am (contact Nigel on 01903 883327 nearer the date for cast off time etc). We will head for a new site for a picnic or barbeque just south of Greatham Bridge where we have land owner permission to use the facility’s, before returning to Pulborough pm.
Wey & Arun Canal Trust have their small boat rally on a section of the restored W&A Canal. For full details contact Sally Schupke on (01483) 503029 or rallies@weyandarun.co.uk.
Alternatively see the website: www.weyandarun.co.uk/events2.php
The IWA, Solent and Arun Branch have two other dates organised for their own members, on other rivers in the South East area.
River Hamble
Please contact Andy Berncastle on 02380 273599 or hilary.berncastle@btinternet.com for more details
A Monday evening, illustrated talk by Tony Pratt about the Wey & Arun Canal. To be held at the Arundel Town Football Club social room arrive 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Free to members, £2-50 for non members.
The ATFC is situated in the rear of Mill Rd Car Park at the bottom of the town.
For further information, please contact Nigel Edwards on: (01903) 883327
An illustrated talk on the Chichester Ship Canal Trust by Linda Wilkinson meeting at 7:15pm for 7:30pm start on Monday 23rd November 2009.
This event will be held at Arundel Town Football Club, Mill Rd, Arundel.
Free to members, £2-50 for non members. For further information, please contact Nigel Edwards on: 01903 883327