The North of England branch of the PSPS was founded in 1981 by Helen Strachan, who became its first Secretary and remained in that role for some twelve years. At a later stage, due to the spreading membership, it was renamed the North of England & North Wales branch.
The branch has around 225 members, within an area from Berwick-upon-Tweed in the North, down as far as Leicester and the Midlands, coast-to-coast in between, and including Anglesey and the Isle of Man.
The branch usually holds three meetings during the winter months, consisting of talks, film shows and slide presentations by a variety of speakers, generally on Saturday afternoons. Meetings on the East side of the Pennines are normally held in York; on the West side, recent locations have included Liverpool, Stockport, Manchester and Bury. Wherever possible, we hold our meetings at museums or other locations potentially of interest to the vintage transport enthusiast.
Join the PSPS today and enjoy the many benefits of the Society by clicking here. If you have any questions about the North of England & North Wales Branch please feel free to contact the Branch Secretary below.
- Branch Secretary: Helen Strachan, 38 Bogs Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4EB
- Contact the North of England & North Wales Branch Secretary
Latest News
Waverley’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.
Re-Boilering Waverley – 2000 and 2020
A look back to Waverley's re-boilering in 2000 to consider what is to come in 2020.
A New Home for Hamish
Hamish is now settling in to his new home having raised £251 towards the Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal.
Waverley Appeal Reaches £2.3 million Target
The fundraising appeal to save Waverley has reached its £2.3 million target after just seven months.
Support Waverley When Shopping Online
Paddle Steamer Waverley is now registered for both Amazon Smile and Easyfundraising. So whilst you shop online you can also raise money for Waverley.
Waverley’s New Boilers Take Shape
A progress update from Waverley Excursions Ltd. on the manufacture of Waverley's two new boilers.
Exclusive Waverley Sailing Discounts for PSPS Members
PSPS members can take advantage of exclusive multiple cruise discounts by purchasing Sailing Passes and/or Go Anywhere Vouchers for Waverley's 2020 season.
Hamish Offers Himself for the Boiler Appeal
Hamish, a much-travelled Waverley supporter and genuine Steiff bear, has offered himself for auction to raise funds for the Waverley Boiler Appeal.
3D Model of Waverley’s Original Boiler
Rotate, zoom and view a 3D model of Waverley's original 1947 boiler.
Waverley’s Boiler Refit Appeal Reaches £2.2m
The Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal is within £100,000 of the appeal target of £2.3m.
Captain Kuno Stein Retires
Captain Kuno Stein, who will be known to many PSPS members, has retired as a Lake Lucerne paddle steamer captain.
Successful AGM at Southampton
Over 60 members attended our Annual General Meeting in Southampton on the very wet Saturday afternoon of 26 October.
£1m Scottish Government Funding to Waverley
The Scottish Government have announced £1m funding for Waverley.
KC Donates to Waverley Boiler Appeal
The Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust has made a donation to the PSPS for the Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal.
Forthcoming Events
- Feb 8 Saturday“Steamboatin’ USA” – John AllenThe Seafarers' CentreLiverpoolPresentation by London Branch Chairman John Allen.