The RWT has been informed of what appears to be a very interesting film this coming Friday, 19th January   The film, Vanishing Sail, will be shown @ 7.30pm at The Cut Arts Centre, and should appeal to those who like a human-interest story set in an exotic location as well enthusiasts of classic sail and wooden boat building.    Funds raised by the sale of tickets will be going to the Norfolk Wherry Maud Trust to ensure that this wherry continues to sail the Norfolk and Suffolk rivers and broads for many years to come.   For the official trailer and to book online - here is a link to the Cut's website  http://newcut.org/events/entry/6713    

Our next Beccles group "natter and noggin" will be on Monday 11th December at 7.30 pm. Please note change of date (this meeting originally scheduled for Mon 27 Nov). This will be our last meeting before Christmas.  Hope to see you there. As always, new members are very welcome. 

Stephen Govier, Hoxne reident and historian, will give an illustrated talk on the Waveney's watermills. Organised by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Pay on entry.

Please join us for our monthly "natter and noggin".  We are back to our "normal" time/date - last Monday of the month. As always, plenty to talk about .  Hope to see you there.  New members always welcome.

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.