Meantime Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Some weeks after they closed Lathams have now decided they are an essential retailer! and will be reopening on the 13th May. At least if you cannot go to your boat you can go shopping for Tat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 they have probably been removing all the tat to put social distancing measures in place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, grendel said: they have probably been removing all the tat to put social distancing measures in place. What will they have left to sell then? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colino Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Garden gnomes captain hats flags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2021 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I see the Reedham Ferry has been suspended from today due to Covid 19. Not sure the rules have closed it or if someone has symptoms. Hope everyone is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 The .gov Corona Virus portal is updating guidance by the day, no by the hour on safe working practises for all kinds of employers and transport providers. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-transport-guidance-for-operators/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-transport-guidance-for-operators I would hope the suspension is no more than someone taking stock and working out what they need to do to comply and stay safe. Like you I hope everyone is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, RS2021 said: I see the Reedham Ferry has been suspended from today due to Covid 19. Not sure the rules have closed it or if someone has symptoms. Hope everyone is OK. That's an extremely kind thought. My guess is that it is down to the lack of business with the pub being closed thus it is costing them money to run the ferry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 The ferry hardly needs the support of the pub. I can fully understand why it has closed down and surprised it was not closed weeks ago. Regards Alan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said: The ferry hardly needs the support of the pub. That might be true but I suspect that the pub provides customers for the ferry and vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 59 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: That might be true but I suspect that the pub provides customers for the ferry and vice versa. If I recall correctly you can park the other side and providing you are using the pub cross as a foot passenger for free. The ferries income mainly comes from the through car traffic. I can understand the lack of traffic due to people working from home and lack of tourists causing the suspension, but not because the pub is closed. I still rather suspect it is the new transport operators and working practices guidance being inwardly digested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Is there hope. Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning. Winston Churchill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 If it was down to the pub not being open it would have shut several years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upcycler Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Wussername said: Is there hope. Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning. Winston Churchill Never understood this comment, but I assume some people thought this had meaning. Perhaps he is remembered for us winning the war, and should not be for winning the war! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBoater Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Upcycler said: Never understood this comment, but I assume some people thought this had meaning. Perhaps he is remembered for us winning the war, and should not be for winning the war! It's not over, it's not even nearly over, we are however over the first peak.....Simples ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadsAuthority Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Broads Authority statement 13 May: Government confirms that private boats can use Broads waterways The Broads Authority has today received confirmation from Defra that privately owned powered boats can be used on the Broads for day trips as long as other guidance on social distancing is followed. This follows guidance issued earlier this week that allowed sailing and paddle boating (including canoes, kayaks and paddle boards) to resume. Whilst other inland waterways face a delay in the return of powered private boats, the Broads is able to welcome boaters back because maintenance of the waterways has continued throughout the COVID-19 lockdown. Whilst the public are advised to stay at home as much as possible, from today (13 May) you are now able to leave your home and travel to exercise or spend time outdoors from today. As well as the relaxation of boating restrictions, owners may also visit their boats for leisure or to do maintenance but are not able to stay overnight away from their usual residence (so day trips only). The Authority urges people to take care to follow guidelines and respect social distancing and to bear in mind that many businesses associated with boating may not yet be able to open. It is also essential that boaters contact marinas where there vessels are moored directly to see if they are able to access them as some businesses may not be open or able to facilitate safe access. The revised guidance on returning to work (if you are not able to do so from home) may also mean that some businesses may be able to re-open whilst others cannot. As well as restrictions business owners will have to judge whether it is safe to re-open and if they can apply social distancing/precautionary measures to protect staff and customers. Whilst we all pleased that we can access the Broads again, the threat of Coronavirus is still very real. It is up to all of us to ensure the guidelines are followed to help save lives and protect our NHS. Read the full statement on our website: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19 1 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Looks like Norwich could be at the frontline of a citywide weekly testing pilot. I think I read somewhere that Southampton is the other city being considered. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/politics/norwich-mooted-as-pilot-city-for-coronavirus-testing-1-6650646 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 17 hours ago, JennyMorgan said: That might be true but I suspect that the pub provides customers for the ferry and vice versa. Sure, but the pub has been closed for 7 weeks like the rest of the pubs anyway. I had been led to believe that the ferry, being part of the national road network, had a certain requirement to remain in operation.I have made some enquiries as to the reason it is closed, but no response as yet. The Archers had made a statement that everybody was safe yesterday. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 3 hours ago, FreedomBoatingHols said: I had been led to believe that the ferry, being part of the national road network, had a certain requirement to remain in operation. At best it can only be viewed as a C, maybe even a D road! It does come out of service for its certification and servicing so it does close. Apart from that it is a private, tolled service, all or part of that might apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: At best it can only be viewed as a C, maybe even a D road! It does come out of service for its certification and servicing so it does close. Apart from that it is a private, tolled service, all or part of that might apply. The ferry was out for its service Jan and Feb this year so rules that one out. As a private tolled craft it should be ok to move on the rivers again, providing they don't sleep on it overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetChugger Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Mr Plod in attendance at Lathams in numbers! People desperately trying to buy armfulls of tat?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, VetChugger said: Mr Plod in attendance at Lathams in numbers! People desperately trying to buy armfulls of tat?? That'll be the doughnut run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 What I would give right now for a shop made coffee and a large sausage & egg bap with somewhere to sit and people watch. Somehow it`s not the same if I DIY it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Good to see the people of Great Yarmouth urging and pleading with people to stay away - thats fine by me its a dump anyway!!!! ( To be fair I know some people love it - trouble is they cannot have it both ways. I would have thought the very minimal risk is accepted just to get people to go to what was once proud seaside resort.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 P.S. Nice to see the old boat today!!!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 56 minutes ago, marshman said: P.S. Nice to see the old boat today!!!!!! You gave her transom an appreciative pat then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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