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
YesterdayTake a virtual cruise on the Maid!
Support the Maid of the Loch by taking a virtual cruise of the full length of Loch Lomond.
23rd MayWaverley’s First Weekend in Operation Under Preservation
45 years ago this weekend Waverley was in the midst of her first weekend in operation under Waverley Steam Navigation.
15th AprilBill Prynne 1925-2020
Bill Prynne, who died aged 94 on Saturday 11th April, was PSPS Chairman for two stints, firstly for part of 1963 and then again from 1967 to 1976.
9th AprilNew Chairman Takes the Reins
The Council of Management appointed John Allen to be the Society's National Chairman on 28 March.
24th MarchDartmouth Update 2
A further update from the DSRRB Company, which runs Kingswear Castle on our behalf, in relation to coronavirus.
19th MarchDartmouth Update
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company's statement relating to coronavirus.
14th MarchPS Curlip II Restoration
Paddle steamer enthusiasts may be interested in reading about and supporting the ongoing restoration of PS Curlip II in Australia.
13th MarchWaverley 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.
1st FebruaryWaverley Boiler Refit – Progress Report – 01/02/2020
The first progress report on Waverley’s boiler refit.
22nd JanuaryFunnels Off!
Progress towards Waverley's return to service has visibly taken a major step forward with the removal of both her funnels.
15th JanuaryWaverley’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.
Forthcoming Events
- Oct24SaturdayPSPS Annual General Meeting 2020PS Maid of the LochBallochTentative and subject to final confirmation later in the year.