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
National Historic Ships UK Meets MCA
Press release issued following a meeting between National Historic Ships UK and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
PS Blumilsalp in New Dry Dock
The Paddle Steamer Blumilsalp made her first visit to the new dry-dock facility at Thun in January.
Bill Hedges Obituary
Sorry to have to report the death of long term Kingswear Castle supporter Bill Hedges.
MCA Consultation
The MCA has just completed a consultation about removing "grandfather rights" from existing passenger vessels.
Society seeks new Independent Examiner
The Council of Management has decided that it is time that we should change our Independent Examiner.
Waverley at Ilfracombe
2019 marks the 40th anniversary since Waverley first visited the Bristol Channel and Ilfracombe.
Changes at the Top
The PSPS Chairman will step down to take up the position of General Manager of Waverley Excursions Ltd.
The Bell that Crossed the Pond Twice
The story of how the PSPS acquired and reunited the bell from PS Jeanie Deans with the Clyde after a 55-year absence.
Kingswear Castle 2019 Timetable published
The Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company has published the Paddle Steamer's timetable for 2019. The season runs from 25 May to 30 September.
Statement Issued by Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.
A statement issued by Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.
£1 Million Funding for Maid of the Loch
The Scottish Government has confirmed £950,000 support for Maid of the Loch restoration.
2018 National AGM – Draft minutes published
The minutes of the meeting, which was held in York on 24 November 2018, have now been published.
Delta Queen Exemption Reinstated
The stern wheeler Delta Queen is set to return to service after an exemption renewal.
Lake Geneva Update
Vevey remains in service offering trips on Fridays and Sundays into December.
2018 PSPS AGM – Saturday 17th November
The 2018 AGM takes place on Saturday 17th November.
Forthcoming Events
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Bristol Channel Branch“Paddling Down Under” – John AllenCardiff Holiday InnCardiffAn illustrated talk by John Allen.
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Bristol Channel BranchBranch AGM followed by “The Freshspring Project”MV BalmoralBristolBranch AGM followed by a talk by John Puddy on the Freshspring.
