A reminder that we are back to last Monday of the month for our usual "natter and noggin".  Open agenda as always but we will need to focus on Geldeston issues. Phase 1 brickwork completion (next Wednesday 27th) October 14th launch event WRG 2018 work camp All welcome

On Sunday 24 September, Flixton  Aviation Museum are putting on the Royal Observer Corps' Day with Super Swing Band. As this is the last event before winter sets in. We (RWT) will be at the Portakabin from 10am -3pm to welcome all members who would like to see over the New Office. So please come along and give us your support.

Due to the bank Holiday at the end of August, our next Beccles "natter and noggin" will be one week later than our usual timing (normally last Monday of the month).Do come along - plenty to discuss.  We will of course focus on how the WRG work camp week has progressed - what we have learned and what is still to do (subject to availability of funds!).  We also need to discuss plans for the party/press day (now set for 14th October) to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the lock chamber conservation and to mark the official renaming of the Susan Ellis wood.

Sat 5th August is the start of a week long work camp for volunteers from the Waterways Recovery Group (WRG) who will be working to restore brickwork at the historic lock chamber at Geldeston.  During their stay, the WRG team will be accommodated at the Riverside Centre at Bungay Staithe.Members of RWT who wish to assist the WRG team are invited to attend a Safety Briefing followed by a supper provided by the WRG camp cook.  So that we know numbers for catering, if you want to attend, please email andrew.mackney@gmail.com (latest by evening of Wed 2nd Aug) to confirm attendance and specify any dietary requirements.

All welcome to Scole Church for coffee and a chat, 

After four very successful working parties in the last 2 weeks we are now just days away from the start of the Geldeston Lock repair project.  Do come along to this month's "natter and noggin" session for an update and to find out how you can get involved with the project -  joining in the working parties, assisting the WRG team, helping with our fund raising activities, etc.As always, new members are particularly welcome.If you are reading this as an email, click on the "Event Details" link below for further information.

Dear RWT Beccles Group MemberIn three weeks time, work will commence on the restoration of the lock chamber. Before the work can start we need to clear the site and the lock walls of vegetation and tree stumps.We need your help with these preparatory works, therefore, we have arranged a series of work parties. These are planned for Wednesday and Friday each week from the 12th July. Please come and lend a hand if you can, no experience is required.If you are able to attend, we will meet at the lock at 9.30am and we will finish by 12.30pm. The following equipment will be useful;Stout shoes or bootsGardening glovesWaterproofs (just in case)Life jacket, if you have one. (The trust does have some life jackets if you don't)Gardening tools, such as loppers, shears, rake, etc. would be useful.Parking - To avoid blocking the pub carpark, please park on Locks Lane in the large carpark before the barrier and walk the last hundred yards or so.You can just turn up on the day but it would be helpful to know in advance if you can make it. Please email blwatson@btinternet.com.Any questions, please call Project manager - Bernard Watson 01502 471814. For problems on the day mobile 07970 989452We look forward to seeing you on the 19th or any Wednesday or Friday during July.

Dear RWT Beccles Group MemberIn four weeks time, work will commence on the restoration of the lock chamber. Before the work can start we need to clear the site and the lock walls of vegetation and tree stumps.We need your help with these preparatory works, therefore, we have arranged a series of work parties. These are planned for Wednesday and Friday each week from the 12th July. Please come and lend a hand if you can, no experience is required.If you are able to attend, we will meet at the lock at 9.30am and we will finish by 12.30pm. The following equipment will be useful;Stout shoes or bootsGardening glovesWaterproofs (just in case)Life jacket, if you have one. (The trust does have some life jackets if you don't)Gardening tools, such as loppers, shears, rake, etc. would be useful.Parking - To avoid blocking the pub carpark, please park on Locks Lane in the large carpark before the barrier and walk the last hundred yards or so.You can just turn up on the day but it would be helpful to know in advance if you can make it. Please email blwatson@btinternet.com.Any questions, please call Project manager - Bernard Watson 01502 471814. For problems on the day mobile 07970 989452We look forward to seeing you on the 12th or any Wednesday or Friday during July.

The 2nd Annual Picnic in the Park is taking place this Saturday and will run from 3pm until 6pm (or when everyone goes home). We will set up gazebos and barbeque on the old A140 bridge as we did last year. Bring your own food/drink/chairs and Graham Moore our Parish Council Chairman will do the honours cooking the food. I’m hoping to show some photos of our work progress since we started three years ago. More details from Chris Brooks 01379 740005.

Join us for our monthly "natter and noggin". We are back on 'normal' schedule;  in the Bear and Bells on last Monday of the month.As always plenty to talk about with the Geldeston Locks project only 4 weeks away!Do come and join us.  New members particularly welcome.

All members welcome

This is a very short notice call for volunteers to help on a work party to make repairs to the Waveney footpath at Dunburgh - installing a new bridge across a gully and repairing the steps from the road down to the river.  The party will be led by RWT member Peter James who is very experienced in this type of project and is Norfolk ramblers work party coordinator.  Peter has obtained funding for materials  - we need a couple of volunteers to assist - particularly with carrying sleepers down the steps. Several of our usual volunteers are away this weekend and so if you can help please email me andrew.mackney@gmail.com or call 07836 229127Parking (Map ref 52.468027, 1.533563) - Access to the footpath is from Dunburgh Road which is narrow. There is one parking place at top of the steps which Peter will need for his vehicle. Take care not to block passing places.  We might be able to arrange a car share.

We are back at our usual venue but one week later than normal (due to the Bank Holiday).  Please join us for our monthly Beccles Group natter and noggin session.  Lots to talk about as we gear up for the lock chamber refurbishment project at Geldeston.All welcome, particularly any new members.If reading this as an email, please click the Event Details link below to see the full listing with location map etc.

A coffee morning is held in Scole Church first Saturday of each month.All RWT members are welcome to come along as they generously let us use premises as temporary office.

The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton have generously offered the River Waveney Trust space at their site to locate an office and storage facilities.  The RWT wishes to purchase a used portakabin, which would be in keeping with other buildings on the site.  In order to raise money for this we will be holding an Auction of Promises at the Swan Hotel, Harleston on Friday 26th May at 7.30pm Promises include; a days cruise on the River Waveney, a ride in a vintage car, paintings of the River Waveney, bed and breakfast for two at the Swan Hotel, a patchwork quilt, a handmade house sign and many more. For more details or to offer a promise, please contact: Janine Lascelles  janinelascelles@hotmail.com or Elizabeth Eastaugh e.eastaugh583@btinternet.com