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
PSPS to Support Maid of the Loch’s Return to Steam
PSPS pledges £50,000 to Maid of the Loch to help return the Paddle Steamer to service on Loch Lomond.
PS Waverley & Dunkirk – In the Words of Captain John E Cameron D.S.C.
An interview with Waverley's first Master, Captain John E Cameron D.S.C., where he describes the sinking of the 1899 Waverley at Dunkirk in May 1940.
Kingswear Castle’s 2018 Timetable
The Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company has just published its Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle timetable for 2018.
Waverley’s Ambitious 1978 Southern Venture
2018 marks 40 years since Waverley's first visit to the South Coast and Thames in 1978.
New Look Paddle Wheels Magazine Published
The new look Paddle Wheels magazine has now been published. Complimentary copies are now available.
Balmoral News
It has been announced that MV Balmoral will not be operating in 2018.
National AGM Minutes published
The Draft Minutes of the 30th Annual General Meeting have been published on this web site.
PSPS Council Changes
PSPS National Secretary John Anderson stood down on 25 November 2017 after nearly 40 years in the role.
Paul Semple – Meet the New Chairman
Paul Semple has been appointed as PSPS National Chairman.
New Waverley Excursions Chairman Announced
Vic Emery OBE has been appointed as Chairman of Waverley Excursions Ltd.
2017 AGM – Saturday 18th November
The PSPS AGM is on Saturday 18th November in Cardiff. Following the AGM John Megoran will give a presentation marking 50 years since Kingswear Castle was purchased by the Society.
National Newsletter Published
National Newsletter published to all members.
Waverley arrives on the Thames
A picture report on Waverley's first Thames sailings of the 2017 season.
Step Aboard and Join the PSPS Today
Join the PSPS today and help to preserve Paddle Steamers Waverley & Kingswear Castle.
Waverley Heads South
Waverley heads south after receiving repairs to her bow.
Forthcoming Events
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May 25 FridayNationalWaverley – First Sailing of 2018Glasgow, Greenock, Largs & DunoonPS Waverley's first sailing of the 2018 season. Departing from Glasgow to Loch Long via Greenock, Largs and Dunoon.
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May 26 SaturdayNationalKingswear Castle – First Sailing of 2018Dartmouth EmbankmentDartmouthPS Kingswear Castle's first sailings of the 2018 season.
