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
Statement from Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd.
A statement issued on behalf of 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.
Stadt Luzern De-stored
On Monday 29th October Stadt Luzern's outgoing Captain Kuno Stein and her new master Roger Maurer spent the day clearing the ship's bridge and office.
Dresden Update
There is now a sufficient rise of water level on the Elbe at Dresden for the paddlers to sail in Saxon Switzerland today.
Stadt Luzern’s Last day 21st October
Capt Kuno Stein welcomes passengers aboard Stadt Luzern at Fluelen on his last sailing as a paddle steamer captain and Stadt Luzern's last trip before a major rebuild.
Low Water at Dresden
Low river water levels on the Elbe at Dresden continue to cause havoc with the timetables for the paddle steamers there.
PSPS 2019 Calendar on Sale Now
The PSPS 2019 Calendar is on sale now.
Stadt Luzern Update
If you want a last trip on Stadt Luzern before she is withdrawn, you'll have to get your skates on.
Paddle Wheels Magazine – Latest Issue Published
The latest 'Paddle Wheels' magazine is available to all new PSPS members - join today!...
Wingfield Castle Update
Hartlepool Borough Council launch a new conservation plan for Wingfield Castle.
PSPS Supports Maid of the Loch
A statement from Paul Semple, PSPS National Chairman, on Maid of the Loch.
Forthcoming Events
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Bristol Channel Branch“I hope to have a good passage” – Dr. David JenkinsCardiff Holiday InnCardiffThe business letters of Captain Daniel Jenkins 1902-11 - a talk by Dr. David Jenkins.
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Bristol Channel Branch“Waverley in the Western Isles” – Ashley GillMV BalmoralBristolAn illustrated talk by Ashley Gill.
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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.
