Category Archives: River boats

Beale Park Boat Show this weekend

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

  The Beale Park Boat Show runs from this Friday to Sunday (7th – 9th June, 2013) at Lower Basildon in Berkshire. The organisers say that this year’s event is looking good – exhibitor bookings are strong, there new attractions … Continue reading →

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A great IBTC student boat builder’s weblog

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

I very much like IBTC student Philip Lane’s weblog – it shows a real pride in what he’s learning to do and what the college does, and boy does he adore the boats he works on. And so he should. … Continue reading →

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Last chance to oppose the restaurant proposal for Standard Quay – and have your say on the future of Faversham Creek

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

  Standard Quay Swale Borough Council planners meet on the 11th April to discuss the proposed conversion of Standard Quay’s listed ‘black building’ into a restaurant and gallery and function room. This gives those of us who want to see … Continue reading →

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