Newsletter - February 2017
Welcome to the latest summary of NHS-UK news.
Plans are really coming together for our annual Photography Competition, which we'll be launching in April with some great prizes and new judges lined up.
Don't forget our Flagship of the Year competition is still open. Registered vessel owners can enter online with details of which events and festivals they plan to attend throughout the year. Those with the most interesting programmes can win a National prize of £500, with Regional awards also on offer. Winners get the chance to represent NHS-UK and fly the special Flagship pennant!
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Francis Forbes Barton lifeboat returns to Thanet
A historic lifeboat on the brink of being destroyed has been saved and brought 200 miles back to its former home in Lincolnshire where it was welcomed by the mayors of Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Read more.
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Coastal Communities Funded SEA Grants Scheme has been launched!
The International Boatbuilding Training College, Lowestoft, in partnership with NHS-UK, has launched the Coastal Communities Funded "SEA Grants Scheme". Read more. |
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Daniel Adamson 2017 Cruise Timetable Now on Sale
Cruise with the Daniel Adamson and enjoy a unique experience as you 'Steam in Style' along the North West Waterways. A selection of cruises along the River Weaver, Manchester Ship Canal, and to Acton Bridge will be available. Read more.
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Historic Windermere steamer gets a winter make-over
Crews from Windermere Lake Cruises donned their boiler suits to give MV Teal, the largest ‘steamer’ ever to sail on the lake a new lease of life. Read more. |
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Shieldhall lottery refit nearing completion as Saloon is ‘handed over’ by contractors Moss Marine
Steamship Shieldhall, one of Southampton’s hidden heritage assets, is nearing the completion of a £1.4 million Heritage Lottery Fund grant, with its most recent project seeing the fitting out of its Saloon and Bar. Read more. |
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History of Thames Boatyards project seeks volunteers
A new project has been launched to trace the story of boatyards on the Tideway which will recruit 20 volunteers and give them heritage training to research the boatyards in local archives. Find out more about vacancies here. |
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Lightship for Sale in Gloucester
A rare opportunity to buy a historic lightship. Built by Philip & Son in 1958 this 125.3 ft long vessel could be used for a number of purposes. Read more. |
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The Lynher Barge Conservation Project wins National Lottery support
Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, the Lynher River Barge Community Interest Company has received £48,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project, The Lynher Barge Conservation Project based at Mashfords Boatyard in Cremyll. Read more. |
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Painting Party on the Quay
Spring is here, and it's time to get out your paints and brushes, cameras and sketch pads and join the luggers and their crews in Newlyn's Old Harbour on Saturday, March 11 2017. Read more. |
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