charlesa

It's a Silver Jubilee being pulled by a Judith or Janet. Helen at the boatyard told me that they had 2 cruisers stuck on the West side of the bridge and they would have needed to get her back obviously.

Irstead is my favourite Broads church, wonderfully serene and peaceful. From memory, a very ancient oak doorway; lovely old carved stone font; beautiful 15c wooden pews with original carvings (dogs amongst other things) and a typical half height Rood screen with the Saints' faces having been scratched out as per usual during the Reformation. It is little changed in hundreds of years.

Helen at Martham tells me that they have 2 boats currently stuck on the HW's side of the bridge, luckily for me not Juliette !

I have a feeling that LG is well aware of the response he is going to get here.......

Thanks very much. Again on the HW webcam a few minutes ago there was Tumblehome and I think one of the Judith's moored between the bridges . Personally I will be perfectly happy stuck your side. I'll give you a wave next week. Best wishes Charles

Ex Pilot would you kindly tell me how the height under the bridge is looking today ? I am hiring Juliette 2 from Monday for a few days. I saw a Silver Jubilee moored t'other side of the bridge the other day on the HW webcam and it very much looked as if it would't get back through. As you will be aware, Juliette needs 5ft 11 ins. Many thanks Charles

Thank you everyone, very helpful as always.

Good morning all, I am Hiring Juliette 2, as per usual, at the beginning of October. Normally I do not require any connectivity to the outside world apart from an occasional phone signal. However this time I need to be keeping an eye on emails due to the imminent arrival of grandchild no. 4. I see that a lot of you use some sort of mobile device to send video footage, for instance. Please could advise a complete non techie where to begin ? i'll be taking with me an Iphone (on Vodafone) and a Macbook. Many thanks in advance and apologies for complete ignorance, Charles

Is this April Fool's Day ??!

Hope you are feeling better Ian, what a horrid thing to have happened.

What a fantastic read, thank you WasJono, Boycee and everyone else ! I must have missed this thread originally but delightful to come across it now. My first trip would have been circa 1968 on a boat called Joytime, I think from Herbert Woods. We travelled down in an ancient Morris Oxford, cross country from Cheshire via Macclesfield, Leek, Ashbourne, Derby, Nottingham, Grantham, Kings Lynn. My parents were heavy smokers at the time ! That combined with my 3 elder brothers and a dog called Shandy made for a wretched journey but I loved that holiday and have been hooked on the Broads ever since !

That is extraordinary Vaughan. My father, a Major in the Border Regiment, had this flag , along with 2 swords, surrendered to him in 1945 by 2 Japanese army officers . However I don't know the story behind it as he never spoke about his experience in Burma. I have just finished reading The Little Men about the Borders fighting at Imphal and afterwards along the Chindwin and Irrawaddy rivers and it sounds quite horrific. As boys my brothers and I used to fight with the swords and I'm afraid that over time they have been lost. Not so the flag. We have just observed the 2 minute silence in my local farm shop so to come back and read your post was especially timely. Best wishes Charles

What a beautiful boat ! It reminds me of an Ernest Collins design. Am I on the right track or completely wrong !? I imagine you are incredibly excited. I hope you have a magnificent reunion. Best wishes Charles

I loved the Bacton of 50 years ago when my Grandmother lived there. I am sure I have bored people before but the most enormous beautiful edible crabs lined up in Colin Gooch's crab shack along with kippers, cockles etc etc. A smell that lives with you for ever ! Thanks for the photos Chris

Grendel where is the Coleman's mustard for heaven's sake !!

When you chaps mention Applegate's yard would the Applegate be a relative of Derek Applegate the ex warden of Horsey Mere ?

How about hiring something for the day in Henley on Thames; https://www.hobbsofhenley.com/chauffeured-launches They appear to have a collection for self drive. Take your own delicious picnic or get them to provide one. I have done this before and it is fun cruising down the river and gazing in awe at some amazing houses. I think you can hire rowing skiffs too which are arguably more fun. I tried to find one of those beautiful Slipper launches for hire for you but haven't found one yet. Henley on T looks around 1 hour 20 mins from MK by the way. Have a glorious birthday.

From my standpoint as a long time member but irregular poster, I have enjoyed and learnt huge amounts from both Vaughan and Woodwose (Nigel) over the years and would urge them both to continue imparting their Broads knowledge to us.

I'm just looking at the Herbert Woods webcam of PH bridge and the water does look quite high at the moment. Ah, Mr J Tatham has just done his usual trick of blocking the view with his van !!

Historically there has been a £5 fee to moor there (well worth it). I think the fee is now collected by Ross who runs the wildlife tours from his boat Lady Ann which is moored at the end of the staithe. From my experience you would be very unlucky not to get under PH bridge in Juliette. I have been through I think at 5ft 11ins clearance. The Nelson hasn't really changed in decades and is glorious in my opinion of course. As is the beach at Horsey a 30 min walk away. There is also a shower, decent loos, a National Trust centre and a little shop. I would say that there is room for around 12 craft to moor ,there ,depending on size of course, mainly on the left hand side as you enter the staithe. There are a number of private boats that are permanently moored there too.

Fantastic photos Chris. Is the penultimate one Martham ferry with the track beyond leading to Heigham Hoimes ? If so I keep meaning to do that guided walk when it is next available. I think it has been discussed on here before but rumour has it that there was a Lysander landing strip here used by SOE agents to get to occupied France in WW2.

I think you'll find that Martham includes fuel in the price although you'll need to check as I may be out of date.

Fantastic boat Matthew, really easy to handle and with the seating position you will be able to see over the reeds at the glorious Broads scenary.. As VetChugger has said the Martham side of Potter Heigham bridge is an ideal place to start boating. Easy walking reach of the sea at Horsey, plenty of mooring and 3 pubs at Horsey itself, Hickling and West Somerton. Go for it. Give Helen or Diane a call on 01493 740249, very nice and helpful ladies.

Ideal for the de-restricted mile before Horning !!

A friend of mine owns this: Goes like the proverbial off a shiny shovel and turns on a sixpence ! He's planning on taking it round the UK once the current situation frees him up to do so.