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  1. Hi I as Python Chairman and a trustee would like to thank everyone who has bought a brick in our appeal. At the moment the total raised has gone up to £3125, which is brilliant. I would also like to thank the numerous people who have sent me good wishes about my health problems, these have been conveyed to me via Cheshire Rose Pete (boatboss)
  2. Thank you for your most positive comment, the colours are the British Waterway colours that were being used at the time when Python was being used as a maintenance boat for BW. When we The Canal trust aquired Python these were the colours she was in, we have just repainted her as near as possible to her original colour Pete
  3. I was wondering if Romford or Coniston were still afloat or around Python used to pull both these as well as Fazeley, which I know is still around and in very fine condition too We are trying to add to the very limited amount of info that we currently have for Python
  4. Can anybody give me the dates for Middlwich Festival, Northwich, Alvecote Family day sometime in August, we want to take Python this year Pete
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  6. Python will be going to Stoke Bruerne, Braunston, Alvecote, Burton on Trent and Retford Gathering in September I will have application forms with me for Retford at Ellesmere at Easter on the Monday, the event at Retford is free unless you want a plaque and a beer festival is being held at The Rum Runner by Town Lock. As from beginning of March I can send applications forms out to anyone, and will also have them at the above events
  7. Python will be there doing Braunston and National all on our way back to Chesterfield canal
  8. On 12th September 2010 Python will travel to West Stockwith to pick up compound fencing to be erected at Shireoaks Marina. This will be the build area for New Dawn our replica Cuckoo boat. This is being built by hand no power tools are being used. Meanwhile Python after having deck boards fitted tug style work will continue on mess cabin refit Boatboss
  9. Anyone know where there is a sunken LMS station boat belonging to BW supposedly in the Birminham area
  10. Subject to BW approval it seems like New Dawn The Chesterfield Canal Trust's wooden Cuckoo boat may be built at Shireoaks Marina Worksop. It is hoped when built Python will tow it to Rallies and events, meanwhile now we are entering spring Python will be undergoing crew cabin refit and later having covers put on. Unfortunately Python will not be at Braunston this year as she has not got enough equipment or covers to allow the journey, but will definately be at Braunston in 2011. Also it is on the cards that there could be a Working Boat rally in Retford on The Chesterfield also in 2011 Boatboss
  11. We The Chesterfield Canal Trust have just aquired Python ex BW shortened workboat it has cost the Trust nearly £7,000 to get up to BSS standard with Mooring, licence and Insurance also Python has had a re paint, we are now seeking Funding and Sponsorship to repay The Trust. The boat will be run as an educational resource tool and in winter will help keep canal rubbish free. In the school holidays she will attend Historic Rallies and events There is still a lot of work to be done eg; Proper covers and crew cabin fit out as well as equipment for school activities such as staging plays all about canal life in the past. As The Trust is a training establishment for helmsmanship this will probably take place aboard Python. Pete Ramsell Logistics Officer The Learning Boat
  12. Hi, There is a possibility that the Cuckoo boat New Dawn could be built at Shireoaks Marina on The Chesterfield Canal more news to follow Boatboss
  13. There will be a meeting in Shireoaks Marina on Thurs 8th October to determine whether or not New Dawn can be built on the hard standing there Boatboss
  14. Python moved from redhill Marina on 15th September calling at Gunthorpe, Torksey, arriving West Stockwith on 17th. On 19th and 20th and 22nd arrived at her moorings, only one major hold up was Stret Lock on The Chesterfield where we were stuck for 1 hour finally being flushed out with paddles up and 10 people pulling on ropes. I have a meeting with BW on 13th October re widening of some locks to accomodate Historical Boats Boatboss
  15. Hi Does anyone know where we can obtain parts for an Epping stove we need a fire grate and rectangular hot plate Boatboss
  16. Hi are there any working boats coming to Festival at Redhill. We on Python which will be moored near slipway at workshops need to look at how people fit there cloths. Python has been repainted in blue and yellow and now has full ultrasound and BSS certificates, new side doors, weed hatch etc. She will move up to Chesterfield Canal between 15th to 17th September for a grand welcome to her new home party on 19th September 10am West Stockwith basin Boatboss
  17. Hi all, Python is 50' long weighs about 13ton what size and type of anchor do we need. We will mainly be travelling on the tidal and non tidal Trent How much and what size chain and rope do we require Boatboss
  18. Does anyone have any info on frames stands, cratches, and top planks to support cloths and correct timber to use or any plans of how to do it Boatboss
  19. thanks for all the answers to what colour BW livery We are thinking of using Lauderdale blue and Yellow from International could you tell me the recommended height of the lettering at the moment its 3" with the first letter of each word 5" and the name Python all letters 5" Boatboss
  20. thanks for this very useful, if you know anymore about Python's history we would welcome it Pete
  21. Hi Does anyone know the proper colour name for the British Waterways blue used on their workboats and also the yellow Pete
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