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Friday, 1 June 2012
Financial Statements
Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Trustees' Report and Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2011 - Click Here to Read
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Devizes Branch Events
Devizes Branch held its AGM on Saturday 24th March in the Wharf meeting room. There were reports and a presentation on the current and future links between the Trust and the new Canals and Rivers Trust. There were opportunities for questions and discussion, as well as the election of officers and members of the branch committee. Paul Jakeman is the new Chair, Val Noviss is confirmed as Secretary and Paul Noviss has subsequently been co-opted to the role of Treasurer. The agenda and accounts, and the minutes of committee meetings, are available on request.
Other members’ activities that are planned are a Quiz Night at 7pm on Saturday 14th April, and a cheese and wine party on board Kenavon Venture at 6.30 on Saturday 16th June. Further activities will take place later in the year. An events diary can be found on the events page of this site.
Given the cost of postage, most branch correspondence is now by e-mail. Please let us know your current e-mail address. Information on this website will also be updated regularly.
Further details from the Branch Secretary, Val Noviss on 01380 813227 or at: kactdevizesbranch@hotmail.co.uk
Other members’ activities that are planned are a Quiz Night at 7pm on Saturday 14th April, and a cheese and wine party on board Kenavon Venture at 6.30 on Saturday 16th June. Further activities will take place later in the year. An events diary can be found on the events page of this site.
Given the cost of postage, most branch correspondence is now by e-mail. Please let us know your current e-mail address. Information on this website will also be updated regularly.
Further details from the Branch Secretary, Val Noviss on 01380 813227 or at: kactdevizesbranch@hotmail.co.uk
Friday, 30 March 2012
Kennet & Avon Canal Trust appoints additional Vice Presidents
The Trustees of the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust are delighted to announce that they have appointed three new Vice Presidents to the Trust, namely: Bill Fisher, Terry Kemp and John Webb.
Vice Presidents are Senior Members who not only represent the Trust and its members externally, but also provide a voice for the membership in discussions with the Trustees and Executive. Additionally, they are able to take on some of the following roles:
·Acting as advocates for the Trust
·Fundraising
·Providing a visible presence, representing the Trust at events, both
within and outside the Trust’s own activities
·PR and public speaking
·Supporting the Branches in their operational roles.
To be considered for appointment, prospective Vice Presidents should meet at least one of the following conditions: they should have a high public profile, have an enhanced knowledge of the K&A, and have given long and distinguished service to the K&A.
In welcoming these new Vice Presidents, The Trust's President, David Bruce, says: “I am delighted to have such expert and well-respected Members to support me, especially in these very crucial times when the Trust has to work out its changing roles as British Waterways becomes the Canal and River Trust, which potentially will undertake some of the tasks which the K&A Canal Trust already performs. The future must lie in the two Trusts working in total harmony to the benefit of our wonderful waterway.”
In accepting his appointment, Bill Fisher comments: “I feel very privileged to be given the opportunity of becoming a Vice-President. I am delighted to accept. I became a member of the K&A Association and subsequently the K&A Trust when I left school. Consequently, I have had the good fortune to have had hands-on involvement from the canal's moribund state to the present. This has been a family affair for me; through this period I have gained one wife, two daughters, two sons-in-law and a granddaughter, and many family friends who have been an enormous support throughout this time. There is still much to be done to enhance the waterway. I look forward to working to these ends with the Trust as a trustee and a vice president. I owe much to the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust.”
Terry Kemp notes: “'Little did I know when I moved from South London to Wiltshire some 34 years ago that I would be rubbing shoulders with so many people I admired and respected. They too were (and some still are) Vice Presidents, so to be joining their ranks makes me very proud. I have always wanted to be more of a player rather than a spectator and it was because of this that I have been around at and been part of some special moments in the waterway's more recent history. I have met Royalty, collected significant tourism prizes on behalf of the waterway, almost died competing in Boto-X on the Devizes Lock Flight, and written more business plans and funding applications than I can remember. Indeed I bore my family and friends continually with stories of people and happenings on our canal. That is only possible because of the friendship and community that is the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust and its supporters. Thanks.”
John Webb comments: “I feel somewhat humble to have been offered the unexpected honour of becoming one of the Trust’s Vice Presidents, especially when I see the list of those already holding this honour and knowing what they have achieved. I am also very conscious that what I have managed to do to date has only been possible because of the wonderful band of people who collectively are in fact the Trust. Their support and friendship has been tremendous and I have learnt so much from them. I very much look forward to doing all that I can on their behalf so as to continue to help the Trust move forward, and this includes the commitment of working with the new Charitable Trust and recognising the difficult financial times which we are experiencing, so as to help fulfil its objectives for our wonderful waterway. I do hope people will not mind my using this last word rather than “canal” but the K&A Navigation does of course extend to Hanham! “
We are fortunate indeed to have the support and expertise of people such as these.
Mike Rodd
Chairman of the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Council
Vice Presidents are Senior Members who not only represent the Trust and its members externally, but also provide a voice for the membership in discussions with the Trustees and Executive. Additionally, they are able to take on some of the following roles:
·Acting as advocates for the Trust
·Fundraising
·Providing a visible presence, representing the Trust at events, both
within and outside the Trust’s own activities
·PR and public speaking
·Supporting the Branches in their operational roles.
To be considered for appointment, prospective Vice Presidents should meet at least one of the following conditions: they should have a high public profile, have an enhanced knowledge of the K&A, and have given long and distinguished service to the K&A.
In welcoming these new Vice Presidents, The Trust's President, David Bruce, says: “I am delighted to have such expert and well-respected Members to support me, especially in these very crucial times when the Trust has to work out its changing roles as British Waterways becomes the Canal and River Trust, which potentially will undertake some of the tasks which the K&A Canal Trust already performs. The future must lie in the two Trusts working in total harmony to the benefit of our wonderful waterway.”
In accepting his appointment, Bill Fisher comments: “I feel very privileged to be given the opportunity of becoming a Vice-President. I am delighted to accept. I became a member of the K&A Association and subsequently the K&A Trust when I left school. Consequently, I have had the good fortune to have had hands-on involvement from the canal's moribund state to the present. This has been a family affair for me; through this period I have gained one wife, two daughters, two sons-in-law and a granddaughter, and many family friends who have been an enormous support throughout this time. There is still much to be done to enhance the waterway. I look forward to working to these ends with the Trust as a trustee and a vice president. I owe much to the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust.”
Terry Kemp notes: “'Little did I know when I moved from South London to Wiltshire some 34 years ago that I would be rubbing shoulders with so many people I admired and respected. They too were (and some still are) Vice Presidents, so to be joining their ranks makes me very proud. I have always wanted to be more of a player rather than a spectator and it was because of this that I have been around at and been part of some special moments in the waterway's more recent history. I have met Royalty, collected significant tourism prizes on behalf of the waterway, almost died competing in Boto-X on the Devizes Lock Flight, and written more business plans and funding applications than I can remember. Indeed I bore my family and friends continually with stories of people and happenings on our canal. That is only possible because of the friendship and community that is the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust and its supporters. Thanks.”
John Webb comments: “I feel somewhat humble to have been offered the unexpected honour of becoming one of the Trust’s Vice Presidents, especially when I see the list of those already holding this honour and knowing what they have achieved. I am also very conscious that what I have managed to do to date has only been possible because of the wonderful band of people who collectively are in fact the Trust. Their support and friendship has been tremendous and I have learnt so much from them. I very much look forward to doing all that I can on their behalf so as to continue to help the Trust move forward, and this includes the commitment of working with the new Charitable Trust and recognising the difficult financial times which we are experiencing, so as to help fulfil its objectives for our wonderful waterway. I do hope people will not mind my using this last word rather than “canal” but the K&A Navigation does of course extend to Hanham! “
We are fortunate indeed to have the support and expertise of people such as these.
Mike Rodd
Chairman of the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Council
Kennet and Avon Water Resource: Update from Mark Stephens
Following a dry winter and spring, there is limited water availability on the Kennet and Avon Canal. It is therefore important that we all conserve available water resources as best we can for the good of the navigation, the environment and everyone who enjoys our canal.
There are a number of steps that boat users can take; sharing locks and ensuring that paddles and gates are closed as directed being obvious ones.
In order to allow pound levels to recover overnight and not stress the waterway system unnecessarily, it will be necessary after Easter to restrict navigation in the evening and overnight. This restriction will apply to the whole of the waterway between Bath (Lock 7) and a point east of Kintbury (Copse Lock, Lock 80) . Clearly, locking the canal up every night would be a huge undertaking for the staff who work on the canal and would detract from essential maintenance and repair work. I will be requesting that users of the canal observe this restriction, irrespective of whether locks are actually chained shut. If it becomes apparent that this approach is not working, it will be necessary to shorten the navigable day further and padlock as many paddles and gates closed as possible.
As the season progresses it may be necessary to extend the extent and duration of any restrictions. The River Kennet east of Copse Lock will be monitored carefully and action taken if levels are too low to sustain navigation. Similarly, the River Avon which supplies water to the canal between Bath and the summit will continue to be monitored; continued navigation relies entirely on maintaining a water supply from the River Avon.
At present, to the east of the summit, Wilton Water (Crofton) and the associated aquifer is at a sufficient level to supply water to the east side of the canal. Imposing a restriction to navigation on this section of canal will not directly prolong the availability of this resource (ground water level will reduce naturally as the season progresses). However, forthcoming restrictions will give the canal the best opportunity to recover levels overnight and for a freshening flow to be maintained. West of the summit the overnight closures will similarly give the best opportunity for pound levels to recover and create additional capacity for feeding the summit.
Thank you in advance for actively supporting the long term sustainability of the Kennet and Avon Canal.
MARK STEPHENS
WATERWAY MANAGER
There are a number of steps that boat users can take; sharing locks and ensuring that paddles and gates are closed as directed being obvious ones.
In order to allow pound levels to recover overnight and not stress the waterway system unnecessarily, it will be necessary after Easter to restrict navigation in the evening and overnight. This restriction will apply to the whole of the waterway between Bath (Lock 7) and a point east of Kintbury (Copse Lock, Lock 80) . Clearly, locking the canal up every night would be a huge undertaking for the staff who work on the canal and would detract from essential maintenance and repair work. I will be requesting that users of the canal observe this restriction, irrespective of whether locks are actually chained shut. If it becomes apparent that this approach is not working, it will be necessary to shorten the navigable day further and padlock as many paddles and gates closed as possible.
As the season progresses it may be necessary to extend the extent and duration of any restrictions. The River Kennet east of Copse Lock will be monitored carefully and action taken if levels are too low to sustain navigation. Similarly, the River Avon which supplies water to the canal between Bath and the summit will continue to be monitored; continued navigation relies entirely on maintaining a water supply from the River Avon.
At present, to the east of the summit, Wilton Water (Crofton) and the associated aquifer is at a sufficient level to supply water to the east side of the canal. Imposing a restriction to navigation on this section of canal will not directly prolong the availability of this resource (ground water level will reduce naturally as the season progresses). However, forthcoming restrictions will give the canal the best opportunity to recover levels overnight and for a freshening flow to be maintained. West of the summit the overnight closures will similarly give the best opportunity for pound levels to recover and create additional capacity for feeding the summit.
Thank you in advance for actively supporting the long term sustainability of the Kennet and Avon Canal.
MARK STEPHENS
WATERWAY MANAGER
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