To the-boater-formerly-called-Beeky
Thanks for that Andrew. I'll put the info on the web site.
Incidentally the "Save Our Canals" campaign is now officially up and
running, having been launched this morning on Radio 4 and Breakfast TV.
Mike Stevens
narrowboat Felis Catus III
web-site www.mike-stevens.co.uk
Defend the waterways.
Visit the web site www.saveourwaterways.org.uk
On Thursday, October 12, 2006 8:14 AM [GMT+1=CET],
[EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is info from Steve Davis who is organising/co-ordinating
> activities in Gloucester, an area in the forefront to be affected by
> cash saving initiatives. I've snipped and edited enough for it to make
> "reported" sense and all-comers are welcome.
>
> Cheers
> Staffy
>
> Following dated as of yesterday
>
> 1. . . . a meeting will be held on Saturday 21st October at 11:30am
> in the School Room at the National Waterways Museum in Gloucester
> Docks. Ian Jarvis will be there and, new news, so will Eugene Baston.
>
> Eugene is BW External Relations Manager based in Watford. Many of you
> may know Eugene as he often puts his head above the parapet on
> uk.rec.waterways. Eugene is also an enthusiastic boater in his spare
> time.
>
> 2. The rumour mill has been busy regarding the BW proposals for
> restricted winter bridge/lock operations. Two rumours I am aware of
> are:
>
> - BW plan to implement their proposal regardless,
>
> - The winter restrictions will commence on 20 October 2006.
>
> Neither are true!
>
> 3. The following are quotes from Ian Jarvis, both made today:
>
> - "I would urge you to listen to me and not the rumour mill. ... I
> said words to the effect of - the decision has already been taken to
> save a substantial amount of money, but the method of doing so is up
> for discussion". I take this to mean that Ian is open to alternative
> cost saving suggestions.
>
> - "If we [BW] decide to go ahead with our current proposal, the
> earliest implementation date will be January 2007". This is
> (hopefully) an accurate summary of a conversation I had with Ian
> today.
>
> Hope this is useful and I look forward to seeing you all on 21st. It
> is important you all attend the meeting and make your views known.
>
> Would those of you who have contact with other boating groups please
> forward this email to them. Thks.
>
> Regards,
>
> Steve Davis
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
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>
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