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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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 Balmoral, The Mardyke WharfBristolAbbie Edbrooke from the Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust will give an illustrated talk about the history of this beautiful pier and recent developments. Note: MV Balmoral is likely to be berthed at The Mardyke Wharf rather than M Shed. Click through for more information.
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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 Balmoral, The Mardyke WharfBristolPaul Semple shares his experience of the past year as General Manager of Waverley. Note: MV Balmoral is likely to be berthed at The Mardyke Wharf rather than M Shed. Click through for more information.
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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.