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If in the past you have used Amazon then you will have had this notification, I only buy from Amazon when I can't get items from elsewhere. I am not keen that they do not pay their way.

Dear all, Please see attached Notice to Mariners 10 of 2021 regarding a navigation closure on the River Wensum due to maintenance works on Trowse Swing Bridge. https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/notices-to-mariners Best, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY Please note that my normal working hours are 8.00am – 4.45pm Monday to Friday, with alternate Mondays as non-working days. If I am out of the office I will deal with your email on my return, alternatively please contact another member of the Communications team.

That would be the hand pump type.

To Broads Briefing subscribers View this email in your browser Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are well. We are still being extremely cautious in the face of high numbers of COVID cases. Where we have to hold face to face committee meetings we are doing so in venues where Members can be well spread out. We are building on our experience and introducing trial arrangements for ‘agile’ working, where roles permit, staff can continue to work partly from home. Remote meetings have worked far better than we had anticipated and we will ask the Members’ views on whether it could continue for non-decision-making Committees such as Navigation and Audit and Risk. Last week was the end of another incredibly busy season. We’ve now closed our yacht stations and visitor centres and said goodbye to our seasonal staff. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who worked out on the Broads and to those working behind the scenes to keep boaters safe, for managing and maintaining the rivers and Broads, and for helping members of the public. We have been really pleased with the reaction to the safety videos, which have had over 45,000 views. We will review them over the winter and make improvements as necessary. It’s been extremely busy on the Broads, and the Rangers tell us that with the increased patrolling on the water this year our safety messages have been getting through to visitors. While they issued a similar number of written and verbal warnings for speeding, Rangers have spotted more serious incidents, and we would have struggled to deal with them all without Jon Hopes in his new role leading on prosecutions of these cases. He has a number of cases going to court in the near future. Last month the Navigation Committee was consulted on the level of navigation charges for next year. Our income this year is above that predicted because the number of hire boats did not decline as much as had been expected and there was an increase in the number of private craft, particularly paddle boards. However, inflation is having a big impact on the Authority’s costs with the price of raw materials such as steel, wood and aggregate rising fast and the increase in the Employers’ National Insurance contribution rising to fund health and social care costs is significant. The Committee unanimously agreed to recommend an increase of 3.6% and this will be considered at the next Authority meeting on 19 November. Please see this month's Broads Briefing below: November 2021 Maintenance updates The Maintenance Team is currently working to refurbish 60m of quay heading at Rockland Staithe 24-hour moorings, using our work boat Shoveler. The capping, waling and mooring posts will all be replaced. The Team is also replacing 140m of capping (including 90 metres of quay heading back-rail) at Sutton Staithe 24-hour moorings. We anticipate the work at both moorings will be completed by early December. The Team recently installed new signs, repaired some holes in the path and installed safety chains and a safety ladder at the new 24-hour mooring at Berney Mill. New signs have also been installed at Burgh Castle 24-hour moorings, pending its reopening. Beautiful sunset at Reedham, by Quay Attendant, David Volunteer Action Days We recently held three successful volunteer action days, where members of the public could try out conservation work for the day. They helped with fen management at How Hill and at Decoy Carr in Acle. All sessions were fully booked and we hope to repeat them in the new year. Volunteer vacancies It's the last few days to get your application in for our Ranger Volunteer roles, based in either the Waveney, Yare or Upper Bure/Ant Ranger teams. The deadline is 14 November. We also have vacancies for Fitter and Education Volunteers. Visit our volunteering vacancies page. Litter picks It’s been a busy few months for river litter picks. A few weeks ago our Breydon Rangers and the team from Great Yarmouth Yacht Station got their hands dirty at the end of season litter pick. Cleaning up the shores of Breydon Water, they managed to collect eight shopping trollies, 15 traffic cones, a section of Heras fencing, two deck chairs and ten bin bags full of rubbish. Thanks to everyone who took part, especially Ranger Martin for organising. Breydon Water litter pickers and their haul And the first Broads litter pick on paddleboards (that we know of) took place on the River Yare/ Wensum in September (see photos below). 30kg of waste was removed from the river between the River Garden pub and Carrow Bridge. The majority of the litter was cans, bottles (glass and plastic) and plastic food packaging. Random items included a Dyson vacuum cleaner and a frying pan. Thanks to the volunteers and to Emma Sturman who organises Norfolk Beach Cleans. All litter was taken away and disposed of properly. Emma Sturman and volunteers' SUP river litter pick. Emma Sturman and volunteers' SUP river litter pick. Magnet fishing pollution There is an increasing problem of metal waste from magnet fishing being left at our 24-hour moorings. Magnet fishing is where powerful magnets are dragged through the river to retrieve items from the riverbed. Unfortunately, once more valuable items have been taken home, many people dump large pieces of waste metal in our bins or on moorings. The debris is both a safety and environmental hazard. We ask that people who magnet fish please dispose of the waste at their local recycling centre and be aware of the dangers of the pastime. While it seems harmless, pieces of waste sharp metal are a danger to wildlife, dogs and people. New Berney Mill 2 mooring A new 24-hr mooring has been added to the Authority’s portfolio, along the stretch of riverbank near the Berney Arms. Along with two areas of mooring already made available by the Broads Authority, this now makes a total of 217m of mooring available for the public to use free of charge. These moorings also provide a refuge in bad weather when it is not possible to cross Breydon Water, or for waiting for the appropriate tide in order to cross. New Berney Mill 24-hour moorings COP26 We are involved at COP26 in Glasgow in a number of ways to promote our work in the Broads on responding to climate change. Myself and Andrea were part of a BBC Look East broadcast on Climate Change, summarised nicely in this online article. COP26: 'Broads of the future would be familiar to Romans' - BBC News Andrea presented a virtual session at COP26 on the ‘England Peat Action Plan’. You can watch all sessions again at the Peat Pavilion. Inspired by the COP26 meeting in Glasgow where a joint statement was signed by many protected and conserved areas (including National Parks UK), we have started working with others on how we could encourage residents, visitors and local companies to help combat climate change and biodiversity loss. Please look after yourselves and remember you can contact me directly if you have any questions. If you know of anyone else who would like to receive my briefings please pass on this link. Best wishes, John Packman Chief Executive Copyright © 2021 Broads Authority, All rights reserved. Banner artwork courtesy of Dave Thompson Our mailing address is: Broads Authority Yare House 62-64 Thorpe Road Norwich NR1 1RY United Kingdom Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Hello Willowherb welcome to the forum. Regards Alan

As you know Tom I am sent the notices, there are a few Mariners notices I am not sent but we check these out and update the information if needed. Regards Alan

Thank you Tim for all of your sterling work as Chairman of the forum and putting the team on the right direction with regards to the current legislation. We have spoken on a number of occasions regarding the forum and your phone calls have been appreciated always. I was saddened by your call yesterday but your health and wellbeing must come first. The caretaker rolls of Ian, Polly and your good self have placed the forum in my view in the correct direction for the future. I eagerly await the announcement of the full team. Regards Alan

I agree the Broads Authority website can be somewhat hard to navigate especially some of the notices to mariners. The forum however gets regular important notices that we do try to get on the forum ASAP. Regards Alan

I am still of the opinion that swimmers and boats should not be on the same watercourse.

Lets face it Ian people of our ages grew up on Lionel Blair on the TV.

We encountered two different groups of fishermen at the Loddon staithe this year, both groups very loud but one group were somewhat obnoxious and very drunk.

In 12 years of being moored at Brundall we have never had our shore power disconnected, Phoning the Marina they will pop down to the boat and put extra credit on the meter if requested.

Most syndicate boats carry various items including hoses and fitting to cover out of season cruising.

No problems with our moorings at Tingdene at Brundall.

I found the article to be a typical BBC misinformed back packing exercise.

One of my best thumbed books is the original Be.Ro book.

Dear all, Please note that due to flooding there is currently no mooring available at Berney Arms, Burgh Castle, The Fisherman's Inn and Great Yarmouth Yacht Station. It is likely that other moorings may also have overtopped. We are monitoring the situation on the rivers and the Environment Agency are aware of the high water levels. If you need any assistance please call Broads Control on 01603 756056 or 999 in case of emergency. Best, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY Please note that my normal working hours are 8.00am – 4.45pm Monday to Friday, with alternate Mondays as non-working days. If I am out of the office I will deal with your email on my return, alternatively please contact another member of the Communications team.

Hello Simon welcome to the forum. There is the Swann Inn, New Inn and the Ferry Inn in Horning, There used to be the Petersfield Hotel a short walk from the river. It could have been the Stathe & Willow which had a good sized garden, the gable and is painted white. Regards Alan

Dear all, Notice is hereby given that Bridgeway Consulting Ltd will be carrying out inspection works to Railway Viaduct on 16 November 2021 from 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs. Note that vessels may be restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the bridge, which may cause some delays. Vessels wishing to navigate under the bridge should await instructions before proceeding. All equipment will be lit and signage will be in place to warn of the closure. For more information and to view a map visit: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-due-to-inspection-work-on-the-river-bure Best, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Mobile 07986003359 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY Please note that my normal working hours are 8.00am – 4.45pm Monday to Friday, with alternate Mondays as non-working days. If I am out of the office I will deal with your email on my return, alternatively please contact another member of the Communications team.

Pacific is a great yard with a good reputation.

Bella Donna was a hit for Stevie Nicks.

Shopping in those days took an age, I remember going in the Co-op with my Nan butter, lard was weighed and put in greaseproof paper and sugar & flour were weighed and put in blue paper bags. If you wanted none food items you had to queue up on the other side of the shop. The greengrocers was an other experience where the vegetables were all put in your shopping bag the heaviest first. Shopping was done in several shops and you only bought to last you a couple of days, there were no fridges at this time and perishables were kept on the stone slab in the pantry.

Dear all, Notice is hereby given that JBA-Bentley Partnership will be undertaking maintenance works of the quay wall area, from Monday 29 November 2021 until Friday 25 February 2022. The site stretches along the downstream end of the River Bure, from grid ref TG519079 to TG520085. The maintenance works on the water will involve the use of floating pontoons and a small work safety vessel. Note: During the above period navigation will remain open, but vessels must exercise great care whilst proceeding past the vicinity of the works. River Closure Further notice is given that the River Bure will be closed at Acle New Road Bridge, Gt Yarmouth (grid ref TG521081) from Friday 03 December until Friday 17 December 2021. Any vessel requiring urgent passage during this period, should make enquiries with JBA-Bentley Partnership on 07970405665 as soon as possible. All equipment will be lit and signage will be in place to warn of restriction and delays. For more information and to see a map please visit: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-closure-due-to-flood-defence-works-on-the-lower-bure/ Best, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY Please note that my normal working hours are 8.00am – 4.45pm Monday to Friday, with alternate Mondays as non-working days. If I am out of the office I will deal with your email on my return, alternatively please contact another member of the Communications team.

Hello Helen if you moor at the upper section of the Yacht station moorings during the winter close down period you do not have climb over anything it is only down by the yacht station buildings that gates are locked. At the upper reaches it is a short walk to the bridge and over the river to the Red Lion and then a walk up to the Cathedral. Regards Alan

I am currently watching the program which I find is informative about Norfolk. I thought this was a reasonable program which showed a small amount of the Broads, but remember the general public would get bored by a program just showing the rivers, not everyone likes the waterways of the Broads or the Canals.