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I thought that Richardsons offered customer loyalty bonuses? Regards Alan

Hello Helen, I have just phoned one of our new owners who should be on the boat from next Tuesday, I have told him he can now be on the boat from Friday being as the owner this week con not attend. Regards Alan

Good afternoon Somerleyton Moorings Electricity - UK Power Networks has advised us that the power supply at Somerleyton Moorings will be unavailable between 0830 and 1530 on Wednesday 13 November to allow for the installation of a new transformer locally. Kind regards. Karen Karen Tyrrell Administrative Officer Operations Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY Tel: 01603 756035 : karen.tyrrell@broads-authority.gov.uk

Hello Ian. I put it down to the elastic that is across the level crossing, it twangs you into Brian Wards door. For supplies with great advice, thanks to Tanya & Nick and the forum discount why would you use another chandlers. Regards Alan

When on shore power we use a 600 watt oil filled radiator (set on low) on overnight in the galley, this keeps condensation at bay and keeps the boat aired. Regards Alan

Hello Malcolm, I hope the sale goes well for you. Regards Alan

Hello Neil, Thank you for your reports of your travels this year, we have been with you all the way. I hope that you will continue looking in on the forum now that your holiday is over. Speedtriple idea that being a member of a syndicate that offers school shares might be a good way forward for you and your family. Regards Alan

Sadly the 3 or 4 guys operating the level crossing on rotation will also be looking for jobs in the near future when it becomes an automatic crossing. Regards Alan

Hello Paul, It can be down to the location that makes it difficult to moor or move off from a mooring. Areas that come instantly to mind are Stokesby on the green or in front of the pub, the 24 hour mooring just through St. Olaves Bridge. I have always had to leave the mooring at Stokesby in reverse the current tends to pin you to the moorings, likewise at St. Olaves the current always wants to push you into the bridge. Regards Alan

Yes it was, we used to act as System Supervisors for them for about 20 years. Regards Alan

One of our customers Massarella had a similar lightening strike quite a few years ago. The PBX was in a cupboard in the stairwell of their head office. It fried all the phones, we had network cables running through the cupboard. We had to replace the the modems, network cards in the PC's , ADSL routers and one of the network 24 way switches. We managed to get the network back up that day but BT took a couple of days to do their bit. Regards Alan

I friend of mine and I went to our community centre yesterday morning to do a couple of repair jobs. This was delayed because we had no lights on in the main area's of the building. On testing the main breaker it was apparent that we had lost two of the three phases, we reported the fault and carried on with the jobs outside. A couple of vans arrived and I talked with the engineers who told me that between 20 & 30 houses on the same road had been without power for 20 hours. A temporary repair was done after digging two holes in the verges by the road to get power onto the houses, we allowed our 3 phases to be linked to get a temporary supply onto our building. All 3 phase breakers for motors were turned off. The repair team should be back today to reinstate our 3 phase supply. Regards Alan

In Norfolk the only place that seems to sell it is Roys and the market stall (Cheese Stall) in Norwich. The nearest place to me is Bakewell. Regards Alan

have bought direct from the Welch Cheese Company in the past. Highly recommended their Black Bomber is a must. https://www.welshcheesecompany.co.uk/ Regards Alan

I will give it a miss as well

Narrow boats do take a while to stop but there was no excuse of not being in control of the narrow boat and being able to steer it. Regards Alan

Hello Steve, Welcome to the forum. Regards Alan

Updated. Good afternoon Please find attached an amended Notice to Mariners from Lowestoft No 30 2019 which we have just received. Kind regards. Karen. Karen Tyrrell Administrative Officer Operations Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY Tel: 01603 756035 : karen.tyrrell@broads-authority.gov.uk Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road. Norwich NR1 1RY 01603 610734 NOTICE TO MARINERS LOWESTOFT – BASCULE BRIDGE MARINE CLOSURES Mariners and Port-Users are advised that extensive maintenance works are scheduled for Lowestoft Bascule Bridge for the end of October and November 2019. This will result in a series of overnight Marine closures. All these closures will run from 2000hrs until 0600hrs on the following day. Details for these closures are as follows:- 28/10/2019 to 08/11/2019 (all dates inclusive) – 12 consecutive nights 10/11/2019 to 14/11/2019 (all dates inclusive) – 5 consecutive nights  No small boat openings.  Commercial vessel openings will be accommodated with a minimum of 12hrs notice, one hour either side of the HW or LW period. Every attempt will be made to accommodate commercial requirements, including temporary allocation of berths in the Outer Harbour area. It may be possible to accommodate small boat transits with any essential commercial vessel openings, although small boats will only be permitted to transit with a large commercial vessel if in the same direction of travel. Dates may change subject to the progress of works. If any additional closures are required an additional notice will be issued. Agents, Owners and Vessel masters are advised to bear these closures in mind when planning vessel movements in or out of the Port of Lowestoft. Please contact Lowestoft Port Control, VHF Ch14, or Tel. 01502 572286, if further information is required. Harbour Master 24th October 2019

Good morning Please find attached ABP Lowestoft Local Notice to Mariners No 30 2019 regarding Bascule Bridge Marine Closures. Kind regards. Karen Karen Tyrrell Administrative Officer Operations Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY Tel: 01603 756035 : karen.tyrrell@broads-authority.gov.uk Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road. Norwich NR1 1RY 01603 610734 NOTICE TO MARINERS LOWESTOFT – BASCULE BRIDGE MARINE CLOSURES Mariners and Port-Users are advised that extensive maintenance works are scheduled for Lowestoft Bascule Bridge for the end of October and November 2019. This will result in a series of overnight Marine closures. All these closures will run from 1800hrs until 0600hrs on the following day. Details for these closures are as follows:- 28/10/2019 to 08/11/2019 (all dates inclusive) – 12 consecutive nights 10/10/2019 to 14/11/2019 (all dates inclusive) – 5 consecutive nights  No small boat openings.  Commercial vessel openings will be accommodated with a minimum of 12hrs notice, one hour either side of the HW or LW period. Every attempt will be made to accommodate commercial requirements, including temporary allocation of berths in the Outer Harbour area. It may be possible to accommodate small boat transits with any essential commercial vessel openings, although small boats will only be permitted to transit with a large commercial vessel if in the same direction of travel. Dates may change subject to the progress of works. If any additional closures are required an additional notice will be issued. Agents, Owners and Vessel masters are advised to bear these closures in mind when planning vessel movements in or out of the Port of Lowestoft. Please contact Lowestoft Port Control, VHF Ch14, or Tel. 01502 572286, if further information is required. Harbour Master 24th October 2019

In all the years we have been moored at Brundall we never went to the Lavender House, it never looked inviting. Lets hope that this new business takes off, it will certainly help the village. Regards Alan

Not this year John. Regards Alan

We have a Cellos TV with the 12 volt & mains options, it is smaller than yours and we have found it OK on the boat. Regards Alan

Good morning Please find attached the above Notice to Mariners numbers 28, 29 and 30 regarding works at Hickling Broad, Tylers Cut and Waxham Cut. Kind regards. Karen Karen Tyrrell Administrative Officer Operations Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY Tel: 01603 756035 : karen.tyrrell@broads-authority.gov.uk Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road. Norwich NR1 1RY 01603 610734 Catfield Dyke Notice is hereby given that dredging operations on Hickling Broad may restrict passage during week days from Monday 4 November 2019 until Friday 27 March 2020. During this period dredging will be in operation between 08:00 and 16:00 daily, excluding weekends. During each period of operation delays may occur with the dredging rig taking up much of the navigational width. Mariners must exercise great care whilst proceeding passed the works. All equipment will be lit and signage will be in place to warn of restriction and delays. The works will take place in the following approximate position: TG418215 – X (easting) 641879: Y (northing) 321543 (Shown in red on plan extract). Vessels should ensure that the new position is taken into consideration for passage planning and when navigating in this area. Please contact Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required. Rivers Engineer 24 September 2019 https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/notices-to-mariners Notice to Mariners No. 29 of 2019 Dredging work on Tyler’s Cut on the Upper Ant from 24hr Mooring to Smallburgh Canal Notice is hereby given that dredging operations on the Tyler’s Cut may restrict passage during weekdays from Monday 4 November 2019 until Friday 20 December 2019. During this period, dredging will be in operation between 08:00 and 16:00 daily, excluding weekends. During each period of operation, delays of up to 2 hours may occur with the dredging rig taking up much of the navigational width. Mariners must await clear instructions from the dredging crew before attempting to pass. All equipment will be lit and signage will be in place to warn of restriction and delays. The works will take place in the following approximate position: TG333252 – X (easting) 6333284: Y (northing) 325273 (Shown in red on plan extract). Vessels should ensure that the new position is taken into consideration for passage planning and when navigating in this area. Please contact Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required. Rivers Engineer 01 October 2019 https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/notices-to-mariners Notice to Mariners No. 30 of 2019 Closure of Waxham Cut at the mouth of Horsey Mere to Brograve Mill Notice is hereby given that as part of the Broads Authority dredging programme Waxham Cut should be considered closed to marine traffic during the following period Monday 04 November 2019 to Friday 17 January 2020. During this period, dredging will be in operation between 08:00 and 16:00 daily, excluding weekends. Considering the limited space for manoeuvring in Waxham Cut, navigation will be closed during this period. Mariners with vessels in Waxham Cut are encouraged to make route arrangements prior to the works starting. All equipment will be lit and signage will be in place to warn of restriction and delays. The works will take place in the following approximate position: TG447725 – X (easting) 644714: Y (northing) 322530 (Shown in red on plan extract). Vessels should ensure that the new position is taken into consideration for passage planning and when navigating in this area. Please contact Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required.

Good morning Please find attached Broads Authority Notice to Mariners 31 2019 – Maintenance repairs various to existing quay and retired line/wall. Kind regards. Karen. Karen Tyrrell Administrative Officer Operations Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY Tel: 01603 756035 : karen.tyrrell@broads-authority.gov.uk Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road. Norwich NR1 1RY 01603 610734

Urgent Boating News – Bridges Update Good morning Somerleyton Swing Bridge is now operational. Kind regards. Karen. Karen Tyrrell Administrative Officer Operations Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY Tel: 01603 756035 : karen.tyrrell@broads-authority.gov.uk Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road. Norwich NR1 1RY 01603 610734