The Bristol Channel Branch covers the whole of the Bristol Channel. The membership, of about 400, is drawn from the South and West Midlands, South Wales and the West Country.
Join the PSPS today and enjoy the many benefits of the Society by clicking here. If you have any questions about the Bristol Channel Branch please feel free to contact the Branch Secretary below.
- Branch Secretary: John Spears, 84 Heath Park Drive, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 3QL
- Contact the Bristol Channel Branch Secretary
Latest News
Paddle Steamer Neuchâtel
Paddle Steamer Neuchâtel - the steamer that waited 45 years and cost £8 million to be returned to passenger service in 2014.
Membership Renewal
PSPS membership subscriptions are now due for those members who pay annually.
Waverley’s Financial Performance 2016/17
Graham Shankland, Finance Director and accountant to Waverley Steam Navigation and Waverley Excursions Ltd, has once again prepared a summary financial statement for the last financial year.
By Kingswear Castle to Totnes
A pictorial review by Martin Longhurst of one of Kingswear Castle's relatively rare return trips between Dartmouth and Totnes.
Ammersee Paddler Diessen
John Megoran, in his August 'Pictures of the Month' feature, takes a look at the paddler Diessen on the Ammersee near Munich.
Low Water Levels at Dresden Lead to Cancellations
A review of a recent visit to Dresden by Captain John Megoran.
Summer Paddle Wheels – Issue 232
The Summer issue of Paddle Wheels is now available to non-members.
Ammersee Paddler Herrsching
Check out Europe's latest paddler Herrsching built as recently as 2002.
71 Years Young!
The 16th June 2018 marks 71 years since Waverley's maiden voyage.
Paddling on at 80 – PS Lepcha of 1938
Some pictures of one of the 'Rocket' steamers still operating in Bangladesh.
Paddle Steamer Monarch Trip
PS Monarch was recently chartered to the Wessex & Dart Branch for a trip from Wareham.
Kingswear Castle Enjoys the Sun
Kingswear Castle enjoys a sunny sail down the Dart last weekend.
PS Princess Elizabeth Peaks 1947
Most often associated with the Southampton to Cowes ferry and pottering about in the Solent, the Lizzie hit excursion peaks just after the Second World War.
Kingswear Castle Completes Final MCA Trials
Kingswear Castle has successfully completed her final running trials and had the Passenger Certificates renewed.
PSPS £10 Membership Offer – Join Now!
Join the PSPS today for only £10 and take advantage of our new members offer for a limited time.
Forthcoming Events
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Bristol Channel BranchWaverley – Bristol Channel SailingsClevedon, Infracombe, Minehead, Penarth & PorthcawlBristol Channel sailings by Waverley from 31st August until 4th September.
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Bristol Channel Branch“If only it could talk”Cardiff Holiday InnCardiffThe bell of the Paddle Steamer Prince and its eminent Victorian connections by Richard Clammer.
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NationalPSPS Annual General Meeting 2018Principal HotelYorkNotice is hereby given that the thirty first Annual General Meeting of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society will be held in the Crown Room at the Principal Hotel, Station Road, York YO24 1AA at 1.30pm on Saturday 17th November 2018, followed by a presentation of 'Clyde Steamers in rare archive film, 1930s to 1976', by Iain Quinn.
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Bristol Channel BranchChristmas GatheringChristmas gathering and archive film show by Martin Oatway. At a venue in Bristol to be announced.
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Bristol Channel Branch“I hope to have a good passage”Cardiff Holiday InnCardiffThe letters of Capt. Daniel Jenkins 1902-11 - a talk by Dr David Jenkins.
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Bristol Channel Branch“Waverley in the Western Isles”Location to be confirmedAn illustrated talk by Ashley Gill. At a venue in Bristol to be announced.
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Bristol Channel Branch“Paddling Down Under”Cardiff Holiday InnCardiffAn illustrated talk by John Allen.
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Bristol Channel BranchBranch AGM followed by “The Freshspring Project”Location to be confirmedYour chance to question the Branch Committee followed by a talk by John Puddy, Project Leader. At a venue in Bristol to be announced.
