The Society holds a number of events around the country throughout the year. Each of the five PSPS branches also run a programme of talks and other events during the winter months
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PSPS Annual General Meeting 2019The Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin HotelSouthamptonThe thirty-second Annual General Meeting of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society will be held in Southampton.
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Dunoon Boiler Refit Appeal EventQueen's HallDunoonWaverley souvenirs and postcards will be on sale throughout the day plus there is an opportunity to admire John McNulty's model of Paddle Steamers Jeanie Deans and Duchess of Hamilton. In addition, Iain Quinn will present a morning and afternoon illustrated talk on "Paddle Steamer Waverley and the Craigendoran Steamers."
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“The Early Days of PSPS” – Peter LambCivil Service ClubLondonPeter Lamb regales us with the start of PSPS and his involvement.
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“Paddle Steamer Waverley and the Craigendoran Steamers” – Iain QuinnThe Commodore InnHelensburghAn evening presentation supported by The Commodore Inn. Entry to the presentation costs £5 with all proceeds going to the Boiler Refit Appeal.
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“Heritage Engineering” – Jim MitchellRenfield St Stephen's Church CentreGlasgowJim Mitchell describes his involvement with fascinating Heritage Projects including Maid of the Loch.
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“The Pioneering Roots of the PSPS – A Personal Perspective of a Southampton Schoolboy” – Peter LambThe SuncliffBournemouthTo mark the Diamond Jubilee Year, long standing member Peter Lamb shares his knowledge of how the society was formed and how it developed in its early years.
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“PS Waverley and the Craigendoran Steamers” – Iain QuinnYork Railway InstituteYorkPresentation by Iain Quinn at the 'The Waiting Room', York Railway Institute. Note this is a change of venue from that published in Paddle Wheels.
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Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal Event – InverarayThe Inveraray InnInveraraySteamer display with the opportunity to purchase Waverley souvenirs, Christmas stocking fillers and to admire John McNulty's Paddle Steamer models. Entry is free. Talk by Iain Quinn on "Inveraray Pier and Steamers" at 1.45pm, admission is £5. All proceeds go to the Boiler Refit Appeal.
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‘Save the Waverley’ Fundraising Day – ObanOban Ferry TerminalObanCourtesy of Caledonian MacBrayne, a 'Save the Waverley' fundraising day at the Oban Ferry Terminal.
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“Memories of the Early Days of PSPS” – Peter LambMV BalmoralBristolPeter Lamb's highly entertaining talk about the memorable moments and characters from the 1960s and 70s.
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Wessex & Dart Branch Christmas Lunch followed by “Solent Sunset 1946-1969” – Brian JacksonThe SuncliffBournemouthEnjoy a sociable lunch followed by an illustrated talk by Brian Jackson 'Solent Sunset 1946-1969'.
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“More Pictorial Highlights” – Graeme PhancoRenfield St Stephen's Church CentreGlasgowGraeme Phanco presents another stunning selection of digital images from his collection.
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Christmas Social followed by “Channel Images” – Chris JonesCardiff Holiday InnCardiffChristmas social gathering followed by PSPS Member Chris Jones who will share some of his superb photographs of Waverley, Balmoral and other Bristol Channel shipping.
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“VIC32” – Alan DownieRenfield St Stephen's Church CentreGlasgowAlan Downie's illustrated account of the steam puffer VIC32.
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“Medway Queen” – Pam & Mark BathurstCivil Service ClubLondonAn update on the project presented by Pam and Mark Bathurst.
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“Clevedon Pier” – Abbie EdbrookeMV BalmoralBristolAbbie Edbrooke from the Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust will give an illustrated talk about the history of this beautiful pier and recent developments.
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Branch AGM followed by “Sailing is Only Half the Fun!” – Ashley GillThe Holiday InnSouthamptonBranch AGM followed by an illustrated talk presented by Ashley Gill looking back over 30 years as a volunteer working on refits of a variety of steamers including Waverley, Balmoral, Medway Queen, Ryde and Southsea.
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“Steamboatin’ USA” – John AllenThe Seafarers' CentreLiverpoolPresentation by London Branch Chairman John Allen.
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Branch AGM followed by “The PSPS Collection” – David GreenCivil Service ClubLondonBranch AGM followed by a talk by PSPS Archivist David Green about some of the wonderful items in the PSPS Collection.
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“A Challenging Year with Waverley” – Paul SempleRenfield St Stephen's Church CentreGlasgowPaul Semple shares his experience of the past year as General Manager of Waverley.
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“Life at Sea with the Maersk Line” – Will StokerCardiff Holiday InnCardiffWill Stoker will deliver a talk giving his experiences of the Maersk Line.
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“A Challenging Year with Waverley” – Paul SempleThe SuncliffBournemouthPaul Semple shares his experience of the past year as General Manager of Waverley.
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“A Challenging Year with Waverley” – Paul SempleCivil Service ClubLondonPaul Semple shares his experience of the past year as General Manager of Waverley.
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“Waverley in the Western Isles” – Ashley GillRenfield St Stephen's Church CentreGlasgowWaverley's visits to the Western Isles seen through the lens of Ashley Gill.
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“A Challenging Year with Waverley” – Paul SempleMV BalmoralBristolPaul Semple shares his experience of the past year as General Manager of Waverley.
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Archive Film Show from the Collection of Phil FrickerEast Cowes Town HallIsle of WightFeaturing highlights from the collection of the late Phil Fricker from West Cowes taken in the 1960s and P & A Campbell’s film from the 1950s.
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Branch AGM followed by “Slides from 1992 & 1993” – Peter ReidRenfield St Stephen's Church CentreGlasgowThe Branch AGM is followed by another entertaining presentation from Peter Reid featuring some of the slides he took in 1992 and 1993.
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“Piers and Ships” – Tim WardleyThe Naval and Military ClubSouthend-on-SeaTim Wardley, Chairman of the National Piers Society.
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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.