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.
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Latest News
Dartmouth Update 2
A further update from the DSRRB Company, which runs Kingswear Castle on our behalf, in relation to coronavirus.
PS Curlip II Restoration
Paddle steamer enthusiasts may be interested in reading about and supporting the ongoing restoration of PS Curlip II in Australia.
Waverley Excursions Website Facelift
It is not just Waverley that is receiving some off-season TLC, the Waverley Excursions website has received a fresh new look.
Waverley Boiler Refit – Progress Report – 01/02/2020
The first progress report on Waverley’s boiler refit.
Funnels Off!
Progress towards Waverley's return to service has visibly taken a major step forward with the removal of both her funnels.
Waverley’s Revival Moves Forward
On Tuesday 14th January Waverley was towed from her berth in Glasgow downriver to Dales Marine Services shipyard in Greenock in preparation for her £2.3 million boiler refit.
Re-Boilering Waverley – 2000 and 2020
A look back to Waverley's re-boilering in 2000 to consider what is to come in 2020.
A New Home for Hamish
Hamish is now settling in to his new home having raised £251 towards the Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal.
Waverley Appeal Reaches £2.3 million Target
The fundraising appeal to save Waverley has reached its £2.3 million target after just seven months.
Support Waverley When Shopping Online
Paddle Steamer Waverley is now registered for both Amazon Smile and Easyfundraising. So whilst you shop online you can also raise money for Waverley.
Waverley’s New Boilers Take Shape
A progress update from Waverley Excursions Ltd. on the manufacture of Waverley's two new boilers.
Forthcoming Events
- Apr 25 Saturday
Branch AGM followed by “PSPS Archive Film Show” – Richard TurnerCardiff Holiday InnCardiffRichard Turner will entertain us with a selection of archive films from the PSPS Collection including new material which has come to light over the past year. Not to be missed.