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Hi Bill the new picture does show a passenger ferry of sorts and looking closely at the picture there is a chain attached to the front end. The Buckenham ferry was out of service by 1940 it was a chain ferry but the road leading up to the Beachamp Arms suggests a larger form of ferry, maybe it was replaced with the smaller ferry in your picture by the 60's, If you could blow up the sign behind the cars it may give a clue to where it was. Regards Alan

This topic has been moderated. Sorry to all involved. Regards Alan

Hello Clive, With your permission I will add this link in the same section on the formum we have for your First Timer videos? Regards Alan

Hi Fred, We did the Cheshire Ring the year before last, the advice not to stop in the City is just in my opinion, there was 6 people on our boat but we talked to crews of 2 that were intimidated by the druggies and drunks that are on the section that goes under the City, unlike Birmingham, Manchester has turned its back on the canal system which is a pity because sections of it were where the canal system was born. Getting back to the topic. I think one reason why I dislike and have never moored at Yarmouth is because the journey towards Yarmouth after Stracey Mill tends go down hill fast the nearer you get to Yarmouth, the banksides are run down, shallow with no mooring other than the Yacht Station which to me is not ideal because of the fixed moorings, if there was moorings off of the river that were on pontoons it would be safer for everyone especially for overnight moorings. Security is poor and none at night. The beach is ok once you get there but we have only been there once. The opinions above are mine alone. What do you think? Regards Alan

Urgent Boating News Please note - We advise that you always check the Notices to Mariners section for further information Ludham Bridge 24hr Moorings Please be advised that for safety reasons a large section in the centre of the Ludham Bridge 24hr moorings has been taped off due to some large holes which have appeared on the moorings. Change to Notice to Mariners No. 9 Please note that due to adverse conditions the dredging works will not take place between Monday 30 September and Friday 4 October but are now re-scheduled for the period 7 – 21 October 2013. All other information remains the same. Neatishead Staithe This is to confirm that Neatishead Staithe has now been reopened. Reedham Swing Bridge Please note that due to a technical fault the bridge opening information sign at Reedham Swing Bridge is now permanently showing 20 minutes. This sign will remain like this until it can be repaired Broads Authority 24hr Moorings at Worlingham Please note that a small section of the 24hr moorings has currently been taped off. This is due to some dead branches on the large tree in that section that need attention. There are bats roosting in the tree and so we are currently in the process of gaining the correct permission in order for us to carry out the proposed works. As soon as the works are carried out the taped section of the moorings will be made available for use. Taken from the B.A. website this morning. Regards Alan

Hemsby lifeboat unable to launch from disappearing beach due to the rough weather of last week, a 3 metre drop has been cut into beach where the lifeboat is launched from, the lifeboat is currently having its yearly maintenance. For the full story please see:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-24538617 Regards Alan

Broadcaster, author and comedian Griff Rhys Jones will be officially opening the new home of the River Waveney Trust on Saturday. For the full story please refer to the following:- http://www.angliaafloat.co.uk/news/comedian_will_arrive_by_canoe_to_open_new_home_for_river_trust_1_2882451 Regards Alan

Old aerial footage of the Broads from the BBC, no doubt many of you will have already have seen it but it is new to me. http://www.bbc.co.uk/britainfromabove/stories/technology/norfolkbroads2.shtml Regards Alan

Thank you BuffoloBill for the full facts, I did see that the video was attributed to you in the article yesterday. It is good to see that lessons have been learned and it was good of you to offer the video for tuition purposes. Regards Alan

A man who was nearly killed in a boating accident on the Norfolk Broads is facing a fine of up to £2,000 after the incident was filmed and posted on YouTube. For the full story please see:- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/6024480/Norfolk-Broads-Idiot-could-be-fined-for-boating-accident.html What a prat! An older story but in todays news. Regards Alan

Steve Bradley, former Radio Norwich presenter and NCFC pitch announcer has launched a new service called Boat Watch, for more details please see:- http://www.angliaafloat.co.uk/news/boat_watch_launched_as_new_business_on_the_broads_1_2881118 Regards Alan

Hello Mark, Thank you for the info regarding ways to get extra cash for the RNLI, ours currently go to the blind, but we may send some to the RLNI. Regards Alan

The chain ferry at Buckenham ceased around 1940, across the river was a house and staithe that were all demolished before or during the 60's I believe. At one time the house was licenced as the Buckenham Ferry the licence ceased in 1872 when it became a private dwelling. Regards Alan

Hello BuffaloBill, The picture taken is of the corner of the Waveney Inn and the outbuildings up the lane, check it out on the Broadlands Memories website. http://www.broadlandmemories.co.uk/page136.html I hope this helps. Regards Alan

Not too sure about the river levels but the wind has dropped this morning according to one of my fellow owners. Almost like a mill pond were his words. Regards Alan

Hello Hylander, The Red Lion Webcam is at:- http://redlioncromer.co.uk/red-lion-sea-cam/ I will add it to our list of webcams. Regards Alan

Hi Lori, Thanks for that, a number of the webcams have been having difficulty today earlier the Oulton Broad camera had a fault and the one at Wroxham Bridge on the Hotel Wroxham wall has been not working for a few weeks now. Regards Alan

Hi Dan, Hasn't Joshua changed hands recently and is the current owner aware of the situation? Regards Alan

I was speaking with someone at Brooms late in the afternoon, he mentioned the river level was very high and it was windy. He said much of the same tomorrow but the wind would start dropping by Saturday. Lets hope so. Regards Alan

A stolen boat was found sunk at Stokesby, the BA are putting a barrier around the boat to avoid polution, the full story can be seen at:- http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/broads_boat_found_sinking_at_stokesby_after_joy_ride_from_acle_1_2864567 This is the second boat that has been stolen in the last few weeks. Regards Alan

Hello Roy & Jill, Thank you for the information. It looks as if not many boats will be be on the rivers until the winds drops. Regards Alan

I agree Mark, Poor old Gok, I found his fashion program interesting but have not seen the food program, the book signing is on the Chinese Cooking book. Regards Alan

There is one for sale reduced down to £29K for a 1991 version from one of the Norfolk Broads vendors. Regards Alan

Its sad to hear this news. May I add my condolences to his family. Regards Alan

Gok Wan will be at Jorrold's in Norwich at 1.00pm in their book department on the 14th November. For more information please see:- http://www.jarrold.co.uk/events-diary/events-list/book-signing-with-gok-wan?page=3&IArticle=17296 Regards Alan