The London & Home Counties Branch meets regularly in Central London and Southend during the non-sailing season.
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- Branch Secretary: David Green, 22 Gordon Road, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 3PW
- Contact the London & Home Counties 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.
Thames Ruby Lunch Report
A report on the Thames Ruby Anniversary lunch held on Saturday 20th October.
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.
Waverley at Gravesend
Some pictures capturing Waverley at Gravesend during her recent sailings on the Thames.
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If you want a last trip on Stadt Luzern before she is withdrawn, you'll have to get your skates on.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!...
Forthcoming Events
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Jan 19 SaturdayLondon & Home Counties BranchArchive FilmsCivil Service ClubLondonIncludes a dip into Prof Alan Robinson’s extensive 1959-1964 collection by Martin Oatway.
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Feb 16 SaturdayLondon & Home Counties BranchBranch AGM followed by “From Waverley to Schiller”Civil Service ClubLondonYour chance to question the Branch Committee followed by "From Waverley to Schiller" – An illustrated talk by Paul Semple, National Chairman.
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Mar 16 SaturdayLondon & Home Counties Branch“If it could only talk” – Richard ClammerCivil Service ClubLondonThe bell of paddle steamer Prince and its eminent Victorian connections. An illustrated talk by Richard Clammer.
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Apr 6 SaturdayLondon & Home Counties BranchTed’s Clacton Belle – The Groom CollectionNaval & Military ClubSouthend-on-SeaAn illustrated talk by Peter Box.
