In addition to how many locks and miles can you cover in 24 hours, there are a series of questions to answer, with additional points gained for correct answers. The questions did not all carry the same points. For those (like me!) who did not get all of the questions that I tried, here are the questions and answers. Birmingham …
BCN Marathon Challenge results
Hot off the press, here are the Marathon Challenge results. Congratulations to Richard and his team on Tawny Owl for an outstanding result! 1 Richard Powell on Tawny Owl with 635.2 points 2 Tom Murkin on Diesel And Dust with 609.8 points 3 Sarah Edgson on Canis Major with 554.6 points 4 John Mosley on Firefly with 513 points 5 …
The Allen Register joins the BCNSociety at the Pelsall Rally
The BCN Society continued its long standing association with the Allen Register at the Pelsall Canal Festival taking place from June 14-16. The weekend saw the latest gathering of owners and friends of boats built by Les Allen and Sons (Bob and John) at Oldbury. For further details on the Allen Register contact Annie Jenner via this link.
Pelsall Radioactive?
The amateur radio station callsign GB2BCN will be amongst the many attractions at the Pelsall Rally on 15 and 16 June. Follow the link above for more information on the radio, click on the call sign link. To join in the rally, grab an entry form. Follow the BCNS on Facebook!
Pelsall Festival 2011
Gary Perry, Mayor of Walsall opened the Canal Festival organised by the Society at Pelsall Common on 11th & 12th June 2011. After more than 10 years absence the Pelsall Canal festival was a great success. Around 160 boats, including over a dozen heritage craft, lined the Wyrley and Essington Canal and the Cannock Extension. There were over 60 stalls, …